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Obama urges Virginians to vote for redistricting measure

Former President Obama urged Virginia voters in a new ad to approve a redistricting measure next month that would give Democrats in the Old Dominion State new pickup opportunities ahead of November. “Over the past year, several Republican-controlled states have taken the

Pence: Trump 'made the right call' on Iran

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served under President Trump in his first term, said Wednesday that Trump “made the right call” on the U.S. operation against Iran. Pence credited the Trump team, which he has sometimes broken with on tariffs and other issues, for seeking

Live updates: War powers debate shifts to House

The House is expected to take up a vote on a war powers resolution that would curb any further U.S. military action in Iran, and Democrats are scrambling to bolster support for it. Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly against the upper chamber's resolution seeking to rein in

Trump backs former federal prosecutor for Daines Senate seat

President Trump on Wednesday endorsed former federal prosecutor Kurt Alme to succeed Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), who announced the same day he will not run for reelection in November. "A Highly Respected Criminal Prosecutor in my Administration, and distinguished Harvard Law

Allam concedes to Foushee in tight North Carolina primary

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) is expected to defend her seat in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District after progressive challenger Nida Allam conceded on Wednesday. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) has yet to call the narrow Democratic primary for the Durham-based seat. “Though

Group of House Democrats introduce new stock trading bill

A group of House Democrats introduced a new bill Thursday that would ban the president, vice president, members of Congress, candidates for federal office, and their spouses and dependents from buying and selling individual stocks. The bill, dubbed the No Getting Rich in

Trump's attack on Iran has Putin-Xi axis of evil reeling

Notwithstanding predictable partisan hand wringing on Capitol Hill over the war in Iran, the conflict has sent the Russia-China axis reeling. The toppling of Nicolás Maduro in January was just the start of a much broader plan. Trump's pressure on Cuba is the second salvo. But

Trump plows ahead on Iran

Today: Iran war powers push comes up short, Bondi subpoenaed by GOP-led panel, Gonzales admits to affair, Dems split over Tina Peters

Trump’s War With Iran Is Also a Climate War

War makes climate change worse in many ways, and vice versa. The human costs of the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran—the hundreds of people who have died, including more than 100 girls and teachers killed at an elementary school—are surely a tragedy. The mounting economic

Trump regulator splits GOP with prediction market fight

The Trump administration is wading into a legal fight between prediction markets and state regulators seeking to enforce gambling laws within their borders, in a dispute splitting Republicans. Prediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are facing off against state

Talarico’s victory sends message about style, not ideology

Texas state Rep. James Talarico's win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary was hailed Wednesday by some as a victory for moderates over progressives in the party’s never-ending civil war. Yet Talarico’s victory might have been more of a win for candidates

House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations

The House is grappling with how to handle sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress in light of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. The House

GOP anxieties rise in Texas after Talarico victory

Republican anxieties are rising in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton will clash in a runoff race in May, as Democrats rally around the winner of their primary: state Rep. James Talarico. Democrats have long had their sights on a big win in

Greene fumes over Trump's demand in Texas Senate runoff

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went after President Trump over his demand for one of the two remaining candidates in the Texas Republican Senate primary to drop out after he makes an endorsement. “Trump now says he is going to endorse either [Sen. John] Cornyn

Steve Daines not running for reelection in Montana

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said Wednesday he is not making a reelection bid in this year’s midterm, ending a career in Congress that included serving in the House and Senate. “Serving the people of Montana in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate the past 13 years has been the

Utah Republican announces he won't seek reelection

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, joining a notable mass of House Republicans not running for Congress again this year. “After prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026.

Trump faces tariff refund fight

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge issues key order in Trump tariff refund case The federal trade court judge overseeing the refund process for President Trump’s tariffs ordered the

Trump details Big Tech electric price pledge

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump shares details of Big Tech power price pacts President Trump and major tech firms announced an agreement Wednesday aimed at making Big Tech companies cover the cost of the electricity they consume as