Mike Johnson tries again to extend contested spy law
The proposed reauthorization of the so-called Section 702 law includes some new oversight and penalties for abuses of the spy authority.
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Pro-AI network Leading the Future wades into first set of state legislative races
The pro-artificial intelligence (AI) network Leading the Future, which has poured in millions of dollars for congressional primaries this year, is now setting its sights on state legislative races as it looks to shape policy at the local level. Leading the Future, a network of
Rove: 3 Democratic White House hopefuls 'have elements of a winning formula'
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Wednesday said there are three Democratic presidential hopefuls –– Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D), former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) –– who each "have elements of a winning formula." Rove wrote in an op-ed in
We still aren't doing enough to prevent the next devastating wildfire
Our wildfire prevention and suppression policy remains stuck in the past.
Rebel Republican Senator Prepares to Block Another Trump Nominee
Outbound Republican Senator Thom Tillis has warned that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is in “dangerous waters.” The retiring North Carolina lawmaker promised early Thursday to stand in the way of Blanche’s confirmation if he’s tapped to take over the lead Justice
US military intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers
The U.S. military said Thursday it had seized three tankers carrying oil from Iran, including one in the Indian Ocean overnight. American forces boarded the M/T Majestic X, which the Pentagon described as a “sanctioned, stateless vessel,” according to a post on social platform
O'Reilly: Trump needs Iran win to become a 'victor'
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly said Wednesday that President Trump "needs to win" the U.S. conflict with Iran, when asked about the war's negative impact on Trump's approval ratings. “See, if he wins in Iran, the equation changes because he becomes the victor, and to
Fetterman: 'Iran must be so excited by the American media and the Democratic Party'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is criticizing fellow Democrats and the media for not showing more support for military operations against Iran, quipping that “Iran must be so excited” that the Democratic Party and leading media outlets are putting pressure on President Trump to
Susie Wiles Demands Trump Advisers Actually Focus on Midterms
Back in February, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was desperately trying to get Cabinet officials to lock in. Politico reported Wednesday that amid uproar over Donald Trump’s unpopular tariffs and the havoc wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the
Gas that's 25 cents cheaper? Why warehouse stations may have the lowest pump prices
Fuel has been expensive lately, but you may have noticed the prices at very specific stations are up to 25 cents cheaper. But how?
Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. after fiery Netflix battle
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DOJ watchdog to review department's compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General says it will audit the department’s compliance with a law mandating the public release of the Epstein files. The audit, initiated by the acting official running the office, comes amid complaints on both sides of the aisle
House GOP leaders scramble to sell Senate’s slimmed-down budget with promises of ‘Reconciliation 3.0’
Key leaders met Thursday morning to assure wary Republicans that another party-line bill is in the offing.
Iran's exiled crown prince hit with red liquid during trip to Germany
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was hit with a red liquid Thursday after departing from a press conference in Berlin. Footage of the incident went viral. Recordings show security guards attempting to remove what appeared to be the protester who splattered Pahlavi’s
The case for college hasn't changed — but the narrative has
Students and families deserve an honest account of what different pathways actually deliver.
Pence-aligned group blasts Trump's reported Spirit Airlines rescue deal
The advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is pushing back on the Trump administration’s reported plan to rescue Spirit Airlines, becoming the latest conservative voice to oppose the idea. In a new memo first obtained by The Hill on Thursday, Advancing
‘Junior reporters’ pepper Hakeem Jeffries with tough questions
Kid asks Jeffries, ‘Why do voters view Democrats so poorly?’
Most say Supreme Court avoids anti-Trump rulings: Survey
A majority in a new survey says the Supreme Court is going out of its way to avoid making a ruling that President Trump might refuse to obey. The Marquette School of Law national poll released Thursday found that 57 percent of respondents said the high court is sparing Trump
Bolton: 'The country that benefits from the ceasefire is Iran'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Thursday that Iran is the country benefitting from a ceasefire, doubling down on his past argument that pausing the war was a “mistake.” “The country that benefits from the ceasefire is Iran. They have been getting pounded, and
Trump ally Ronny Jackson weighs bid for top House Armed Services spot
The Texas Republican said he’d likely need to make a decision “soon” about joining the field — which already includes GOP Reps. Rob Wittman and Trent Kelly.
What to know about Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order under President Trump's direction on Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug — a major change in U.S. policy. While the move does not legalize marijuana under federal law, it does
Some House Republicans Think Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell Is Good Idea
A pathway to freedom is slowly opening up for Ghislaine Maxwell, thanks to the work of several House Republicans. Conservatives on the House Oversight Committee are reportedly “split” over whether Donald Trump should pardon Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend and longtime accomplice.
A grandmother lost everything because a cop trusted AI
Technology is a tool, and facial recognition does not solve a crime by itself.
Pentagon dismisses report it could take 6 months to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon denied a report in The Washington Post that it may take six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines laid by the Iranian military. The paper reported Wednesday, citing three officials familiar with the discussion, that a senior Defense Department official
DOJ settles with Trump 2016 campaign aide Carter Page over Russia probe
The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit from a 2016 campaign aide to President Trump who was targeted by surveillance as the FBI investigated Russian interference in the election, a court filing shows. Carter Page sued in 2020, alleging that a series of errors made by FBI
Did Laura Loomer Convince Rubio to Detain the Wrong Iranians?
The U.S. government may have detained two Iranian women based on false information from well-known Islamophobe and bigot Laura Loomer. ICE arrested green card holders Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, Sarina Hosseiny, at their home outside of Los Angeles earlier this
Some medical marijuana to be reclassified: Will that make cannabis legal nationwide?
It's a major policy shift for marijuana – but what happens now?
Watch live: Melania Trump, Usha Vance headline first lady's lunch
First lady Melania Trump will host the 113th annual First Lady's Luncheon Thursday afternoon, where she is expected to speak on the Trump administration's push for foster care reform. Trump will also likely tout her "Fostering the Future" initiative, which is focused on
Ocasio-Cortez on Republicans complaining about Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday mocked Republicans complaining about their Virginia redistricting loss and said she looks forward to picking up additional House seats in midterm elections. Journalist Matt Laslo, founder of the Laslo Congressional Bureau
Senate Republican predicts Democrats will shut down government ‘right before the midterms’
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted on the Senate floor that his Democratic colleagues will find a reason to block funding legislation and trigger another government shutdown “right before the midterms” to sow chaos in Washington before Election Day. “I think my Democratic
In the fog of war, America needs news it can trust
It is little wonder the nation’s news consumers are struggling to make sense of the various narratives masquerading as journalism. War time is not the time for either liberal or conservative slants.
Latest spy powers proposal doesn't have warrant requirement demanded by critics
An overview of a new draft proposal to extend the nation’s spy powers includes reforms but stops short of adding the warrant requirement demanded by privacy hawks on the left and right. A section-by-section outline obtained by The Hill comes amid fluid negotiations among House
Trump Gets More Power as Warner Bros. Agrees to Merge With Paramount
Warner Bros. shareholders on Thursday approved the company’s $81 billion sale to Paramount, in a massive merger that will seriously alter the media landscape and give Trump-backed billionaire David Ellison even more control over multiple large outlets. The deal will give
Warner Bros. Discovery board approves sale to Paramount
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery voted Thursday to sell the sprawling media company to Paramount, a key move that paves the way for the creation of a new company that would serve as one of the largest providers of entertainment, live sports and news in the world. The vote
GOP, Democratic super PACs announce over $400M in ad reservations
Two super PACs associated with Republican and Democratic House leadership announced their midterm ad reservations, totaling more than $400 million altogether as both parties eye the House majority this fall. House Majority PAC, which is associated with House Democratic
Eric Trump Brags About $24 Million Pentagon Deal His Company Landed
The Trump family is not ashamed to bilk taxpayers in order to line their pockets. Eric Trump appeared on Fox Business Thursday morning, openly celebrating a $24 million defense contract his company won—through business with his father’s administration. The 42-year-old financier
Minorities in Congress flex muscles with mixed results
Congress experienced a chaotic week as surprise resolutions and petitions disrupted the legislative schedule, leading to a flurry of votes on war powers, immigration, and surveillance laws.
Americans grow more negative about economy: Gallup
Americans are growing more pessimistic about the state of the U.S. economy, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released Thursday, found that nearly half of the respondents, 47 percent, rated the economic conditions in the country as "poor." This marks a 10-point
Democrats Are Pissed Another One of Their Own Has Died in Congress
Democrats are once again having hard conversations about their party’s gerontocracy, in the wake of Representative David Scott’s death on Wednesday. Scott was up for reelection, seeking his thirteenth term in Congress at 80 years old. His health issues on the job were first
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid DHS, redistricting battles
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the battle over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding persists and days after Virginia voters approved a Democratic-friendly redistricting measure. Jeffries has been at the forefront of
Cruz on possible Spirit Airlines bailout: 'Terrible idea'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday ripped the Trump administration’s potential bailout of Spirit Airlines. “This is an absolutely TERRIBLE idea,” Cruz wrote on the social platform X of the deal. Bloomberg reported that under the deal, the administration could own as much as
Watch live: Lutnick testifies before House on fiscal 2027 budget request
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is requesting $9.2 billion in discretionary budget authority for the Commerce Department — a $1.3
Change in Hungary offers Trump and the U.S. new opportunities
Orbán’s Hungary was not aligned with American interests.
Key Democrat seeks inspector general probe into FAA chief’s airline stock divestment
Sen. Maria Cantwell and other lawmakers want an investigation into whether the agency’s administrator “profited from deliberately violating his ethics agreement.”
Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Thursday said he ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” any boat caught putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as his administration ramps up mine-clearing efforts in the critical waterway. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any
New York Times alleges FBI investigated journalist after report about Patel girlfriend
The New York Times is alleging the FBI investigated one of its journalists after a reporter for the paper wrote an article questioning the security protections of director Kash Patel's girlfriend, which the bureau and Patel have denied. FBI agents interviewed Patel's girlfriend
When the House Ethics Committee tried to cover the crimes of a Democratic Speaker
The House Ethics Committee is facing a crisis of its own, as it is being used as a political weapon to protect certain members of Congress from more serious allegations, rather than functioning as a neutral arbiter.
Live updates: Senate gets DHS funding rolling; Trump orders Navy to sink mine-laying vessels in Strait
Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution in the wee hours of Thursday morning that sets up a path to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down since mid-February. It puts in motion a process for Congress to vote next month on a budget
Primary fights heat up, DHS going broke, Trump takes U-turn on Iran: Join the live discussion
Primary battles are intensifying across the country in California and Michigan. Meanwhile in Washington, funding fights loom as the Department of Homeland Security faces a cash crunch and President Trump signals a sharp shift on Iran policy. Plus, the growing turbulence inside
How SAVE America could affect your ability to vote
When natural disasters strike, they destroy everything in their wake — including the records that prove who we are.