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Trump’s Threat to Jail Foes Darkens, Prompting Epic Retort from Zohran
This week, President Donald Trump issued many angry threats against Zohran Mamdani, the underdog winner of New York Democratic mayoral primary. Trump has been attacking Mamdani, a state assemblyman, as a “Communist,” threatening to arrest him along with other foes , and
House GOP advances Trump megabill after dramatic overnight vote
House Republicans advanced their “big, beautiful bill” full of President Trump’s legislative priorities early Thursday morning, overcoming a key procedural hurdle after a dramatic vote that GOP leaders left open for hours to quell an internal revolt. The chamber voted 219-213
Trump speaks with GOP holdouts blocking his megabill in early-morning call
President Trump spoke on the phone with a handful of Republican lawmakers blocking his “big, beautiful bill” in the early hours of Thursday morning, The Hill has learned, as GOP leaders race to coalesce the conference around the sprawling package. The phone call — which took
GOP holdouts stall Trump agenda into the night, with outcome uncertain
The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” hit a wall late Wednesday night when a group of hardline conservatives and moderate Republicans combined forces to stall the sprawling package. Lawmakers returned to the House chamber at 9:30 p.m. — after an hours-long delay — to hold a
Ramaswamy raises nearly $10 million since entering Ohio gubernatorial race
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised nearly $10 million since entering the statewide race roughly four months ago, according to his campaign. Ramaswamy, who ran in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary before dropping out in mid-January last
Nevada Democrat says Trump megabill could push gamblers 'into the black market'
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus (Nev.) said on Wednesday that the GOP megabill backed by President Trump will have an adverse impact on gamblers due to its tax provisions. The big, beautiful bill text would strike previous deductibles by 10 percent, according to the senate passed
U.S. citizen seeks $1 million after arrest, detention for recording immigration raid
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) said Wednesday they were preparing to initiate a $1 million lawsuit on behalf of a U.S. citizen detained in Los Angeles after recording a raid at a local Home Depot store. The civil rights organization filed a
Chip Roy says Senate's Medicaid cuts 'a bit better' than expected
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said during a recent interview that Medicaid cuts in the Senate-passed “big, beautiful bill” are a “bit better” than what he expected, but he added that he still has “concerns.” “I will note that I have now gotten a little bit more information on some
Trump tells Powell to leave
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says Powell should ‘resign immediately’ President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie
House nears finish line on health cuts
Presented by Vaccinate Your Family {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story House inches toward finish line on health cuts bill House Republicans were stuck in a holding pattern late Wednesday as leadership tried to win over a handful of conservatives and some
Former Obama Treasury secretary: Mamdani policies not 'good for New York'
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew slammed New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his policy proposals based on socialist initiatives. Mamdani has promised to push for free buses, free child care and rent freezes if elected to office. “The policies that
Davidson flips to 'yes' on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who in May voted against the House GOP’s version of President Trump’s megabill, said Wednesday that he's a "yes" on the Senate-passed legislation. “I got to say, no one puts a deal together like President Trump, he's a master. But I think one of
Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern Democratic and even some Republican lawmakers are up in arms over the Pentagon’s halted shipments of certain
Tesla sales keep sinking
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla's sales plunge Tesla’s global sales of its electric vehicles (EV) fell more than 13 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday. © Aaron Favila, Associated Press The EV maker owned by Elon Musk
Chris Matthews: Democrats have good chance of picking up '15 to 20' House seats in midterms
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews said during a recent cable news appearance that Democrats have a good chance of picking up 15 to 20 House seats in the 2026 midterms, which would propel them back into the majority in the lower chamber come next Congress. “I think the Democrats
Ukraine hawks fume over weapons freeze; GOP mostly holds fire
Ukraine hawks are boiling over at the Pentagon’s decision to halt shipments of some lethal aid to Ukraine, with phone lines burning up as Kyiv and its supporters in Congress scrambled to keep supply lines open. At least two House Republicans released statements warning against
Trump says Powell should 'resign immediately'
President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac called for Congress to investigate Powell over past comments to lawmakers. "'Too Late' should resign immediately!!!" Trump posted on Truth
House grapples with reconciliation changes
{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House grapples with Senate changes to megabill House leadership delayed a key vote on the "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday as lawmakers grapple with new changes introduced in the Senate. © Greg Nash
Trump begins summer on a hot streak
President Trump is entering the Fourth of July holiday on a hot streak, racking up wins with Supreme Court rulings, foreign policy, low border crossings and potentially a massive reconciliation bill containing key pieces of his agenda to top it all off. The string of positive
A Dedicated FEMA Fund Will Pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Q: Are FEMA funds being used to construct an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades? A: Yes, the immigrant detention facility in Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is being “funded largely” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Shelter and Services Program,
Mike Johnson Panic-Spirals as Republicans Revolt Over Trump Budget
It doesn’t appear that the president’s “big, beautiful bill” will muster enough votes in time. Donald Trump has imposed a July 4 deadline on Congress to pass his signature legislative item, but actually meeting the due date has sent Republicans into disarray. By late Wednesday
Pentagon says Iran nuclear program set back 1 to 2 years
The Department of Defense (DOD) estimates that Iran's nuclear program has been set back at least a year after the U.S. military bombed three vital nuclear sites last month. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told reporters on Wednesday that intelligence assessments
Gimenez launches bid for Homeland Security panel chair
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) announced Tuesday he would seek the top spot on the House Homeland Security Committee as current Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) prepares to leave Congress. Gimenez, a former fire chief, Miami mayor, and third-term congressman, argued his blend of
Obama urges public to call on representatives to vote against Trump megabill
Former President Obama urged Americans to call their representatives Wednesday and tell them to vote against President Trump’s megabill as the House scrambles to push the massive spending package through. “More than 16 million Americans are at risk of losing their health care
Court Battles: A Supreme Court Update
On July 2, The New Republic hosted a special live event: “Court Battles: A SCOTUS Update,” a conversation among TNR staff and legal experts about the end-of-session Supreme Court rulings and their legal and political ramifications. With major decisions on gender-affirming care
Torres 'unlikely' to challenge Hochul in primary
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he's "unlikely" to run for governor in 2026, despite earlier indications he was considering a challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's (D) reelection bid. In an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Torres said he plans to focus his
5 ways the GOP megabill boosts fossil fuels and hurts renewables, climate action
The Trump administration's agenda megabill passed this week by the Senate and currently under debate in the House contains a slew of provisions that are expected to bolster fossil fuels or harm the build-out of renewable energy — ultimately exacerbating climate change. The
Waffle House dropping egg surcharge
Waffle House announced Tuesday it would drop a surcharge added to restaurant orders in February due to skyrocketing egg prices. “Egg-cellent news…as of June 2, the egg surcharge is officially off the menu. Thanks for understanding,” the company wrote in a Tuesday post on the
Mayors sue over Trump administration rules restricting ObamaCare enrollment
A coalition of U.S. city mayors is suing the Trump administration over a recently finalized rule that limits enrollment in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans. In June, the Trump administration finalized the “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability” rule, which shortens
Trump Jan. 6 Pardonee Gets Life Sentence After Trying to Take Revenge
A federal judge sentenced a January 6 rioter to life in prison Wednesday for plotting to assassinate the federal agents who’d investigated him. U.S. District Judge Thomas Varlan ordered 36-year-old Edward Kelley to spend the rest of his life behind bars, after Kelley was
Trump agenda bill stuck in House
Plus: Administration's culture war wins {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP's agenda bill is caught in a quagmire in the House after a dramatic day of negotiations. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opened a procedural vote to tee up final passage for the “big, beautiful bill." The
About 70 National Guard troops activated to protect Alligator Alcatraz
Just fewer than 70 Florida National Guard troops have been sent to guard the remote migrant detention center in the state's Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," the Pentagon's top spokesperson announced Wednesday. "Nearly 70 Florida National Guard are on state active duty
Stephen Miller Spirals After Judge Shuts Down Trump’s Asylum Ban
Trump adviser Stephen Miller is up in arms after a federal district court judge dealt a significant blow to Trump’s immigration agenda Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled unlawful Trump’s day-one proclamation shutting down the right to claim asylum at the
Jan. 6 defendant convicted of plotting to kill agents who investigated his role in Capitol riot gets life sentence
A convicted Jan. 6 defendant found guilty of plotting to kill federal agents who investigated his role in the 2021 Capitol attack was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. Prosecutors accused Edward Kelley of developing a "kill list" of FBI agents and others who participated
Colorado gets new Trump portrait after he balked at last one
Colorado’s Democratic lawmakers said Thursday they would temporarily replace an $11,000 portrait of President Trump in the state Capitol with a painting donated by the White House after he previously criticized the original artwork. Former state Sen. Lois Court (D), chair of
Federal judge tosses case from family of Boulder suspect seeking to block their deportation
A federal judge has tossed the case of the family of an Egyptian national who attacked a group of protesters in Colorado, ending their legal bid to block their deportation. The case, brought by Hayam El Gamal, the wife of Mohamed Soliman, ends the family's legal battle to
House Republican calls for emergency briefing on Ukraine weapons freeze
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) is calling on the White House and the Department of Defense (DOD) to hold an emergency briefing on the Pentagon’s recent pause in shipments of some air defense missiles and munitions to Ukraine. “I respectfully request an emergency briefing from
Harris holds double-digit lead over declared, potential California governor candidates: Poll
Vice President Harris, who is considering a run for governor in California, holds a double-digit lead over a hypothetical 2026 gubernatorial field, new polling shows. New data from the University of California, Irvine’s School of Social Ecology found Harris with 24 percent
House GOP leaders delay key vote on Trump megabill amid opposition, attendance issues
House Republican leaders are delaying a key vote on the “big, beautiful bill” as top lawmakers work to lock down enough support to clear the procedural hurdle amid GOP opposition and absences. Leaders told lawmakers to return to their offices during a Wednesday afternoon vote
Judge blocks Trump’s asylum ban at southern border
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s asylum ban at the southern border, determining it ran afoul of immigration laws protecting the rights of those seeking refuge in the U.S. The decision blocks a Day 1 order from Trump seeking to end asylum for all but those
Lawsuit challenges Texas law requiring 10 Commandments in classrooms
Two lawsuits have been filed against a Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. On Wednesday, 16 Texas families filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms,
MAGA Republican Falsely Claims They’re Not Trump’s “Little Bitches”
Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden made sure to let reporters know that he wasn’t President Trump’s bitch—as he prepared to vote “yes” on the budget bill that will leave at least 30,000 of his constituents without health care by 2034. “The president of the United
