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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

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

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: 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.

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

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 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 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