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FDA approves third over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray Tuesday, in a move the agency said could save lives and reduce costs. The agency approved another Rextovy, a 4 milligram naloxone nasal spray for the emergency treatment of
The Memo: Clouds darken over Trump’s Iran deal
A storm is growing over President Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreed between the two sides is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. It has already been signed electronically by senior figures in Washington and
Trump asks to toss NAACP pollution suit against xAI
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump asks to toss NAACP pollution suit against xAI The Trump administration is intervening on behalf of Elon Musk’s xAI after the NAACP accused it in court of illegally polluting the air of a Memphis-area
Sanders endorsing Cori Bush comeback bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday endorsed former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) as she seeks to reclaim her seat won by Rep. Wesley Ball (D-Mo.) last year. "Cori will take on AIPAC and other billionaire-backed special interests," Sanders wrote on the social platform X, referring
Almost half in new poll don't consider themselves Democrats or Republicans
Nearly half of Americans don’t consider themselves a Democrat or Republican, according to a new poll. In the CNN poll released Tuesday, 47 percent of respondents said they are either “independent,” part of another party or had “no opinion” on identification. Twenty-six percent
Cruz bucks Trump in Georgia, South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing two gubernatorial candidates who don't have President Trump's endorsement in the Georgia and South Carolina GOP primary runoffs. Cruz endorsed Georgia billionaire Rick Jackson over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-Ga.) in the governor’s race for the
5 reasons Trump allies don't like his Iran deal
Some of President Trump’s most prominent allies in his war on Iran are revolting against the reported contours of his memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran to end the conflict. Conservative pundits and hawkish Iran experts are warning against any agreement that gives
Blumenthal: Trump saying Syria could deal with Hezbollah 'absolutely absurd'
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Tuesday panned President Trump for saying that Syria would more effectively combat Hezbollah than Israel. "I think that idea is absolutely absurd. Remember Syria’s record on human rights and its acting as a proxy for Russia,” Blumenthal
A-list talent announced for Obama presidential library opening
The upcoming grand opening ceremony for former President Obama’s presidential center will feature a lineup of award-winning performers, the former president’s nonprofit announced on Tuesday. The Obama Foundation’s chief executive, Valerie Jarrett, said that the Thursday event
RFK Jr. orders continued hantavirus quarantine of American woman despite CDC advice
An American passenger exposed to the hantavirus on a cruise ship was ordered to remain in quarantine in Nebraska against her will and despite a federal medical review recommending she could leave. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an updated order Monday to
Senate GOP Moves to Blow Taxpayers Dollars on Pointless DOD Move
The Senate is moving to officially green-light Donald Trump’s expensive rebrand for the Department of Defense. Buried deep in the Senate Armed Services Committee’s annual defense authorization Tuesday was a measure to redesignate the Department of Defense as the “Department of
O'Malley calls for raising tax cap on Social Security
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Ex-Social Security chief calls for raising tax cap Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley argued that requiring higher-income
Live results: Oklahoma voters set to decide new governor
Voters in Oklahoma are weighing in on primaries in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt (R). President Trump has endorsed Mike Mazzei, a former state senator and state budget secretary, on the GOP side. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) is also seeking
Live results: Oklahoma Republicans jockey to succeed Hern in House
Oklahomans are voting in a series of House primary elections Tueday, including the open race to succeed Rep. Kevin Hern (R). Hern is leaving his seat to run for Senate after former Sen. Markwayne Mullin (D) was picked to lead the Department of Homeland Security. There is a
Live results: Moore, Hudson face off in Alabama Senate GOP runoff
Rep. Blake Moore (R) and Navy SEAL veteran Jared Hudson are showing down Tuesday for the GOP nod to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) in Alabama. Moore, who is endorsed by President Trump, and Hudson advanced to the runoff after failing to secure over half of the primary vote
Live results: Jones, Jackson face off for GOP nod in Georgia's governor race
Lt. Gov Burt Jones (R) and billionaire Rick Jackson are facing off Tuesday in the GOP primary runoff to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp (R). Jones, who is backed by President Trump, and Jackson failed to secure the majority of the primary vote to avoid a runoff last month.
Live results: Hern leads GOP Senate primary to replace Mullin in Oklahoma
Rep. Kevin Hern (R) is on track to succeed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin representing Oklahoma in the Senate. Hern, who is backed by President Trump, effectively cleared the GOP field with his entrance into the race after Mullin's appointment. He is almost
Live results: Georgia holds House primary runoffs
Georgians will vote in a handful of House primary runoffs on Tuesday. A few Peach State candidates failed to secure over half of the primary vote last month, triggering runoff elections. Whoemver wins Tuesday will advance to the November general election. Polls close at 7 p.m.
Live results: Democratic primary for open DC seat in Congress underway
District of Columbia Del. Elizabeth Holmes Norton's retirement from the House kicked off a race for the non-voting seat on Capitol Hill. Democrats Robert White, an at-large councilmember and former mayoral candidate, and Brooke Pinto, a city councilmember, have led the crowded
Live results: DC voters pick next mayor in Democratic primary
Voters in Washington, D.C., are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the race to replace retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser (D). City Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist, led in polling ahead of the Democratic primary. Former City Council member-at-large Kenyan
Live results: Collins, Dooley show down in Georgia Senate Republican runoff to face Ossoff
Republican Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are duking it out in a Tuesday primary runoff to take on Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) this fall. Neither Collins or Dooley secured a majority of the vote in an initial May primary to notch the GOP nod in the
Secret Service official: 'We chose not to leak' alleged White House UFC plot
Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn on Tuesday said the agency "chose not to leak" details about an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn. "I'll tell you a phrase I learned early in my career in the New York field office, and that's
What to know about the alleged failed White House UFC terror plot
Federal authorities say they stopped a potential attack on Sunday’s "UFC Freedom 250" event held on the White House lawn on President Trump's birthday, identifying a wide network of individuals involved. FBI Director Kash Patel wrote Tuesday on social media that his bureau,
Defeated GOP challenger urges voters to oppose Hinson in Iowa Senate race
Former Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin (R), who lost his GOP primary bid for U.S. Senate this month, is refusing to endorse the race’s victor, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), as she kicks off her general election campaign to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). In a statement
Hillary Clinton: Biden reelection campaign a 'terrible mistake'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday criticized former President Biden’s decision to go for another White House term in 2024. “He made a terrible mistake. He made a terrible mistake for himself, his legacy, and for the country. He had said that he would not run
NIH launches new office to reduce animal research testing
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Monday announced the launch of a new office aimed at reducing the use of animal-based research testing and boosting the use of testing methods that "better reflect human biology." NIH's new office will be named the Office of Research
Senate thwarts move to limit Iran war as Trump pushes peace deal
The action came nearly a month after the chamber advanced a similar war powers measure.
Trump Is Hiding Iran Deal From Everyone—Including This Key Player
Details of the Iran peace deal are still under wraps, even for America’s strongest ally in the Middle East. i24NEWS correspondent Guy Azriel reported Tuesday that Israel was denied access to the informal agreement, which he called a “remarkable and highly unusual development
Senate, House reach deal on housing bill, Senate to start votes Tuesday
Congress only has a few weeks of legislative days left this year to complete a slew of priorities, including embattled bipartisan housing affordability legislation.
Why 2 more states will soon ban kratom, a potentially addictive herbal product
Kratom belongs to the same family as coffee, but it has a far more complicated reputation.
Senate fails to advance measure directing Trump to end Iran conflict despite four GOP defections
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a measure directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran despite four Republican senators breaking ranks and voting in favor. GOP Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and
Democratic Absences Mean Trump Lawyer Is Now a Judge for Life
One of President Trump’s personal lawyers now has a federal judgeship for life, and it’s thanks to multiple Senate Democrats being absent. Justin Smith, 41, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday in a 48–43 vote, with every Democrat voting against his nomination, while all but one
Trump’s Dismantling of the Department of Education Takes Worrying Turn
President Trump has taken further steps to dismantle the Department of Education, moving offices for special education and civil rights to other departments. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will be moved to the Department of Health and Human
Federal prosecutors charge 15 people accused of impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday charged 15 people for allegedly impeding federal officers during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota earlier this year. These 15 individuals were "members or associates" of Direct Action Minnesota (DAMN), a
A Facebook Post Is Enough for the DOJ to Say You’re “Antifa”
The Justice Department is indicting 15 Minnesotans on charges of conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, using vague Facebook posts and anti-ICE actions as grounds to deem them “antifa.” All 15 people are involved with Direct Action Minnesota, which the administration
Justice Department unseals new charges against National Guard shooting suspect
An Afghan national is facing new federal charges in connection with the shooting of two National Guard members who were patrolling in the nation’s capital in November, according to a superseding indictment unsealed by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal
Trump’s Family Crypto Firm Is About to Get a Massive Boost
The Trump sons’ crypto scam is about to make their family even more money. World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance platform co-founded by Eric and Donald Jr., will almost certainly be approved for a national bank trust charter, according to two former staffers at the
Trump takes special education, civil rights oversight away from Education Department
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that special education and civil rights oversight would no longer be helmed by the Department of Education. Instead, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will now handle civil rights enforcement and student privacy protection while the
Sean Penn to direct movie about Jan. 6 Capitol riot; major actor already in talks to star
Following his Oscar-winning performance in “One Battle After Another,” Penn will direct the as-yet untitled film from his own script.
Macron, Zelensky heard on hot-mic talking about Trump at G7 meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday were heard on a live microphone discussing President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' summit in Evian-les-Bains. "Yesterday, we had a difficult discussion in front of the camera,"
A failing grade for the US and Israel in Iran
America's credibility, both as a guarantor of maritime commerce and as an ally, has been diminished.
Democrats unveil drug pricing policy roadmap ahead of midterms
Senate Democrats on Tuesday released a blueprint of proposals to lower prescription drug costs, as Democrats focus on affordability to provide a counter message to the White House and help Democrats win back control of Congress. High prescription drug costs are a persistent
Secret Service Is Pissed at Kash Patel for Flubbing Major Probe
Kash Patel’s big mouth might have just gummed up another investigation. The FBI director frustrated Secret Service officials by prematurely announcing the details of an investigation into a violent attack planned for the White House UFC event, according to multiple sources that
Cornyn non-committal on Blanche's confirmation as attorney general after meeting
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday for what he described as a “positive interview,” but did not commit to backing his nomination to head the Department of Justice. “I will not make a decision on confirmation until after that
'The View' hosts challenge Vance on race: 'Where do Americans of color fit in this vision?'
"The View" hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin on Tuesday pressed Vice President Vance on the Trump administration's removal of Black history from sites around the country and the dismantling of majority-Black voting districts. Goldberg asked Vance what Black people did “to
Jeffries urges Rubio to ensure Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother gets visa for World Cup
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha can attend her son’s next FIFA World Cup match. Cape Verde on Monday played to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta against Spain, one of the
Trump special envoy Kristi Noem joins mining firm as adviser
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has joined the advisory board of Canadian mineral exploration firm NovaRed Mining, the company announced Tuesday. Noem, who now serves as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, will work in a strategic advisory role as the
Vance fires back at MLB over San Francisco Giants Pride Bible verses
Vice President Vance mocked Major League Baseball for issuing a warning to a handful of San Francisco Giants players who wore Bible verses on their Pride Night ball caps during a recent game. The three players, pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, wore Pride