Marjorie Taylor Greene is staying out of the election to replace her
The Georgia Republican said she won’t endorse in next year’s special election, avoiding a proxy war with Trump.
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Carville urges Democrats to run on 'pure economic rage'
Democratic strategist James Carville is pushing Democrats to run on “pure economic rage” in an opinion piece for The New York Times. “It is abundantly clear even to me that the Democratic Party must now run on the most populist economic platform since the Great Depression,”
Trump was going to roll out a health care plan. Then Republicans weighed in.
Lawmakers just have a few weeks left to reach a deal to avoid a massive premium spike for ACA enrollees.
Senate Democrats ask Hegseth, Bondi to declassify DOJ memo on drug boat strikes
Senate Democrats are asking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to declassify and publicly release the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel’s classified, written opinion outlining the legal basis for the Trump administration's strikes
States fight Trump's AI push
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story State lawmakers resist AI preemption push More than 200 state lawmakers are urging Congress to reject a potential provision in an annual defense bill that would preempt state laws regulating AI. © Mariam Zuhaib, Associated Press
Ron Johnson shoots down tariff checks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Ron Johnson shoots down tariff checks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.), a leading fiscal hawk in the Senate, says the country “can’t afford” President Trump’s
Trump signs order creating Genesis Mission to boost AI-driven research
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order establishing the "Genesis Mission," a new endeavor to expand AI resources for scientific research. The Genesis Mission, which the administration is comparing to the Apollo program that sent Americans to the moon in the late
Markey leads Moulton by 9 points for Senate, but with a third undecided: Poll
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) holds a 9-point edge over Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in a new poll of likely Democratic primary voters, but more than a third of respondents are still undecided. Markey, a progressive, garnered support from 34 percent of respondents in November's Bay
Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, dies at 111
Her grandson said Monday that she died surrounded by family at a Tulsa hospital.
Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling
Abortion is illegal again in North Dakota after the state Supreme Court reversed a decision from a lower court on Friday, allowing a near-total ban to take effect. The law makes it illegal for anyone to perform an abortion, though it exempts individual patients. Violating the
Doug Jones launches Alabama governor bid
Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced Monday he’s launching a bid for Alabama governor, setting up a likely rematch against a former rival, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), next year. “Because Alabama, you folks in Alabama, deserve a governor who is going to fight for them,”
Trump signs order allowing foreign terrorist designation for Muslim Brotherhood chapters
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would allow his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. The order directs Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to determine
Swalwell: Californians want 'get s--- done approach on lowering prices'
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who is running for governor in the Golden State, said Sunday residents of his state want a “get s--- done approach on lowering prices.” “People are telling me they want a fighter, a protector, but also a get s--- done approach on lowering prices.
COP30 closes with deal on climate finance
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story COP30 closes with deal on climate finance Countries around the world have agreed to put more money toward fighting climate change as this year’s COP30 climate summit concludes in Brazil. © Eraldo Peres,
US Naval Academy fires commandant less than 6 months into role
The United States Naval Academy fired the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr., on Monday due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead” the brigade, removing him than his position less than half a year after he assumed the post. Clark, who
White House Declares All of Trump’s Orders to Military Are Legal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says “all orders” from President Trump are “lawful orders,” and troops have no right to question him. “All lawful—all orders—lawful orders are presumed to be legal by our service members. You can’t have a functioning military if
TSA expected to screen 19.3M travelers this week
Nearly 20 million people are projected to travel by air this week as officials brace for what some expect to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel week in 15 years. The Department of Transportation on Monday released its 2025 Thanksgiving week flight forecast, showing 19.3 million
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Are Americans supposed to think that the Trump administration canceling the release of economics reports is somehow a good sign for the economy? The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Monday that it had officially canceled releasing the advance estimate on gross domestic
Stephen A. Smith eyes 'profound impact' on politics, not ruling out 2028 run
If Stephen A. Smith is not planning a run for president anytime soon, he’s doing his best impersonation of a buzzworthy politician in the meantime. “I’m not ruling anything out, but I’m not thinking about that right now,” Smith told The Hill during an exclusive interview last
Leavitt pushes back on Comey, James case dismissals, vows DOJ appeal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the Department of Justice (DOJ) will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Leavitt pushed back on the ruling
Trump Delays His Health Care Plan After Revolt From Republicans
Donald Trump was all set to unveil his health care plan to the public Monday but now plans to delay it after backlash from Republicans in Congress. The “Healthcare Price Cuts Act,” according to MS NOW, would have included a two-year extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies,
Senators call for investigation into Facebook, Instagram scam ads
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to regulators on Saturday, requesting an investigation into Meta for allegedly profiting from fraudulent advertisements. The letter, sent to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson and
Mamdani 'had the right approach' for meeting Trump: Andrew Yang
Former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Monday that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) “had the right approach” for meeting President Trump recently. “If you're going to deliver for the people of New York, you need to try and have a good relationship with
Comey: 'I know that Donald Trump will probably come after me again'
Former FBI Director James Comey said Monday he expects he could face additional charges under the Trump administration after a federal judge dismissed the case against him. Comey, who was facing charges for lying to Congress in 2020, called the case a “prosecution based on
Gallego drops multiple f-bombs in response to Pentagon's Mark Kelly probe
Sen. Ruben Gallego on Monday launched an expletive-ridden response to news that the Pentagon is investigating fellow Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding members of the military that they are obliged to refuse
Kelly to Hegseth: Pentagon investigation over 'illegal orders' video won’t 'intimidate me'
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Monday said he will not be intimidated by the Pentagon's investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” against him after he called for U.S. military service members to disobey any illegal orders handed down by the Trump administration.
Student loan changes could impact nursing, other programs not considered 'professional'
There are only 10 programs listed under the federal definition of a "professional degree."
JD Vance Snaps Over Mitch McConnell’s Comments on Trump Ukraine Plan
Vice President JD Vance threw a fit Monday over Republicans criticizing President Donald Trump’s—or possibly, Vladimir Putin’s—latest scheme to give Russia everything it wants from Ukraine. Vance fumed on social media as Republicans voiced their concerns about the latest
Trump heaps praise on Mamdani during meeting: hope for US politics?
These two men actually have more in common than either camp would admit.
Trump exempts coal used in steelmaking from Clean Air Act rule
President Trump is exempting coal used in steelmaking from Biden-era Clean Air Act regulations for two years. Trump on Friday issued a proclamation exempting facilities known as coke ovens from a rule limiting their releases of pollutants, such as mercury, formaldehyde, soot
Trump exempts coal used in steelmaking from Clean Air Act regulation
President Trump is exempting coal used in steelmaking from Biden-era Clean Air Act regulations for two years. Trump on Friday issued a proclamation exempting facilities known as coke ovens from a rule limiting their releases of pollutants, such as mercury, formaldehyde, soot
'ShamWow' guy running for Texas House seat
Offer Vince Shlomi, commonly known as the “ShamWow guy" after his series of towel infomercials, is running for a House seat in Texas with a pitch to “soak up the swamp,” according to primary filing information from the Texas GOP. Shlomi — a former fixture on American
Polar vortex in the Thanksgiving forecast: Who could see snow, freezing temps?
A good chunk of the country could be in for cooler-than-average temperatures this Thanksgiving and beyond.
Elon Musk exposes real foreign racists with based new X feature
Location, location, location. That’s what matters now on X, because Elon Musk has just rolled out a hugely important new feature, and it’s confirming what some of us have suspected was the case for some time now. It turns out that many of the openly racist and anti-Semitic
Crossing the line in American politics
Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying "things happen", which was seen as a line of decency being crossed.
Read: Judge's order dismissing DOJ case against Letitia James
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the cases against two of President Trump’s political adversaries after finding that the prosecutor Trump handpicked to pursue charges against them was unlawfully appointed. U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie said Lindsey Halligan, the U.S.
First death reported from rare bird flu strain
The first person to contract H5N5 avian influenza, a rare strain of the disease known as bird flu, died in Washington state Friday. The state’s Department of Health said in a release the resident of Grays Harbor County was an “older adult with underlying health conditions” who
Hegseth Helps Trump Take Revenge on Democrats for Message to Troops
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are looking to potentially court-martial Senator Mark Kelly for joining a video message with Democratic congressional veterans reminding soldiers that they can reject illegal orders. “The Department of War has received serious
Read: Judge's order dismissing DOJ case against James Comey
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the cases against two of President Trump’s political adversaries after finding that the prosecutor Trump handpicked to pursue charges against them was unlawfully appointed. U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie said Lindsey Halligan, the U.S.
Senate Democrat asks Trump for TikTok divestiture details
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Monday pressed President Trump for details about a deal to keep TikTok available in the U.S. Markey underscored that few specifics have emerged since Trump signed an executive order in September approving the deal that would see the app spun off
Judge Kills Trump’s Revenge Cases Against James Comey, Letitia James
Donald Trump’s revenge prosecutions against former FBI Director James Comey—and New York Attorney General Letitia James—have been thrown out of court. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled Monday that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, who had no prosecutorial
Trump speaks with Xi, says he'll visit China in April
President Trump on Monday spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the two leaders discussed trade, the war in Ukraine and plans for Trump to visit Beijing next spring. The call came roughly a month after Trump and Xi met in South Korea and reached agreements around
Ocasio-Cortez: Trump 'traitors' remarks show 'level of instability'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) raised concerns over President Trump accusing six Democratic lawmakers of sedition for telling service members they can disobey illegal orders. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the New York Democrat said the president’s remarks “indicate
ICE Detains High School Citizen by Smashing Into His Car During Lunch
Federal immigration agents detained a 17-year-old Oregon high school student during his lunch break on Friday by breaking his car window. Christian Jimenez of Newberg, Oregon, was driving his father’s car at 12:30 p.m. Friday when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents
Judge dismisses DOJ criminal cases against Comey, James
A federal judge dismissed the cases against two of President Trump’s political adversaries on Monday after finding that the prosecutor Trump handpicked to pursue charges against them was unlawfully appointed. U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie said Lindsey Halligan, the U.S.
HHS officially rescinds shutdown layoffs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has brought back everyone it laid off during the government shutdown, a top official told a California federal court Friday. The agency’s Office of Human Resources on Nov. 17 emailed the 954 employees who received reduction in
Trump hails progress on Ukraine peace talks
It’s Monday. Happy Thanksgiving week! 🦃 In today's issue: 🤝NEWS THIS MORNING This is a critical week for Ukraine peace talks: President Trump suggested that Russia’s war with Ukraine may be ending soon after Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent the weekend in Geneva negotiating
OPM pushes back on report DOGE dissolved ahead of schedule
The Trump administration is pushing back on reporting that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission dissolved months before its charter was set to expire. In a post on the social platform X, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor took aim at
Pentagon launches review of 'serious allegations of misconduct' against Mark Kelly
The Pentagon said Monday that it has received “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and has initiated a “thorough review” of the allegations. It comes days after the senator, along with a handful of other lawmakers, called on U.S. service members