The House on Wednesday passed a bill to codify year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel, a major win for members from corn-producing states but one that drew fierce opposition from other Republicans. The vote was 218-203, with 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance before House and Senate appropriators on Tuesday hasn’t settled the debate in Congress over two mounting questions about the Iran war: whether U.S. stockpiles are dangerously low and how much firepower Tehran maintains. Democratic
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered indirect praise for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday after the centrist Democrat broke party lines on a vote confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. Bessent hailed Republican senators and Fetterman for putting
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Wednesday called for a special legislative session for lawmakers to redraw the state's maps ahead of the 2028 elections. Kemp's proclamation called on lawmakers to reconvene on June 17 to "consider enacting, revising, repealing, or amending
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the hantavirus remains a low public health risk and while the agency is "encouraging" American passengers of the infected cruise ship to isolate at home, the absence of a formal quarantine order means
Lawler said Paul's son, William, went on a 10-minute antisemitic "diatribe."
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal
Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) son apologized on Wednesday after he reportedly slung antisemitic attacks at Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) at a bar in the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Capitol Hill. “Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don’t represent who I
The Trump administration is fighting for the right to keep some social media moderation advocates out of the US. On Wednesday, US District Court Judge James Boasberg heard arguments in a lawsuit between the nonprofit Coalition for Independent Technology Research (CITR) and
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test Senators are racing to reach an agreement on a cryptocurrency regulation bill before it faces a key hurdle in the upper chamber. © Greg Nash The Senate Banking Committee is
The apparent recent surge in sicknesses aboard cruise liners prompts the question: Are cruises breeding grounds for disease?
The California Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether FIFA's ticketing practices for upcoming World Cup games in the state violated California law. In a letter to FIFA’s chief legal officer on Wednesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta raised concerns about reports
A bipartisan group of senators have advised against “unilateral changes” in American policy toward Taiwan, with President Trump on a visit to China this week. In a Tuesday letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators said they were writing “to reaffirm congressional
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is planning to call state lawmakers back for a special session next week to take up a new congressional map that would wholly favor Republicans, according to multiple local media reports. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey (R) told
Republicans in two more Southern states, South Carolina and Georgia, are moving ahead with plans to redraw their districts this year following the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais last month. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that the state’s immigration detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” will soon close. “When we opened it in the summer of 2025, it was always intended to be temporary, because we were only doing it, because the federal
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Wednesday said he will cancel a special session to consider new voting maps for the state's three Supreme Court voting districts. Reeves announced the cancellation while on Supertalk Radio's "Mornings with Richard Cross." He said the decision
Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician informed affected members this week about the hack affecting a key contractor.
The Pentagon reached deals with several defense firms that would allow it to buy more than 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over the next three years, the department announced Wednesday. The Pentagon struck new framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos and
Miami residents are suing President Trump, claiming that the land given to him for the construction of his presidential library was an illegal transaction intended to curry favor with the president—a violation of the domestic emoluments clause of the Constitution. The lawsuit
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief spokesperson resigned from the role on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences with an effort to advance e-cigarette flavors that could cause children to become addicted. Rich Danker left his role as
Vice President JD Vance blatantly lied Wednesday when asked about Donald Trump’s callous remarks on Americans’ worsening financial situation. At a press conference, Vance was asked whether he agreed with Trump’s position that Americans’ worsening financial situations should not
Senator Rand Paul’s son William drunkenly used antisemitic insults against Republican Representative Mike Lawler at a Washington, D.C., bar and restaurant on Tuesday. NOTUS reporter Reese Gorman witnessed the entire exchange as the younger Paul, who introduced himself as the
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) on Wednesday pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on how his department awarded the contract for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation project to Atlantic Industrial Coatings. During Burgum’s appearance before the House Natural Resource
China has altered the transliteration of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s name, a bureaucratic workaround that allowed him to enter the country for a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, according to reports. Rubio was
Vice President JD Vance brushed aside questions about his plans for 2028 and the possibility of him running on a joint presidential ticket with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Wednesday press conference. “There are few topics that I want to talk about less than what
A week ago, newly appointed Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro was busy regaling investors with plans to turn Disney Plus into the company's "digital centerpiece." By last Friday, though, his attention had presumably shifted to a fight with the Trump administration over free speech.
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The Trump administration is threatening to withhold Medicaid money from all 50 states if they do not show that they are complying with federal anti-fraud statutes. Vice President Vance told reporters Wednesday that a letter sent to states by the Department of Health and Human
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner went after Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing on Tuesday, calling her “spineless.” “Pete Hegseth went in front of an Appropriations subcommittee today. Susan
The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for new leadership at the powerful central bank, which faces pivotal decisions ahead on monetary policy. Centrist Sen. John Fetterman
Just one Democrat voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump complete control over U.S. monetary policy. The final vote for Warsh was 54–45, mostly along party lines. Only Senator John Fetterman broke ranks
The DHS secretary made a new pitch for a $1 billion Secret Service funding request to centrist Republicans.
The Trump administration plans to withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from California, claiming that the state has not taken alleged fraud tied to its hospice and home health agencies “seriously.” “These fraudulent health care providers are getting rich by giving
Kids across the United States have been caught in the crosshairs of a “reading recession” that predated the COVID-19 pandemic and the virtual learning challenges it posed to students and parents alike, according to data released Wednesday by the Educational Opportunity Project
Ukraine’s supporters in Congress won a big victory on Wednesday when legislation to bolster Kyiv in its war with Russia secured the 218th signature on a discharge petition forcing the bill to the House floor. Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.), a former Republican who became an
Voting rights and civil rights groups have filed multiple lawsuits challenging a new map pushed into law by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Newly released provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that fatal drug overdoses fell in 2025, marking three consecutive years of declines. By December 2025, the number of reported drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by 14 percent to
Senator John Fetterman was the deciding vote Wednesday to dismiss the Democrats’ seventh attempt to advance a resolution under the War Powers Act to stop President Donald Trump’s disastrous military campaign in Iran. It was the first time the Senate has voted on a measure to
“We’re still working on reconciliation 2.0,” Majority Leader John Thune said.
""Whatever talent or ambition you have, find some way to put it to work. Build something that didn't exist yesterday. Stand up for someone who can't stand up for themselves. Bring people together that weren't talking before. That's leadership," he told the group of graduates.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Wednesday called on President Trump to deliver the "final blow" against Iran as the fragile ceasefire between the two nations drags on. Scott, in an op-ed for the Daily Wire, urged Americans to unite behind the president, writing that the U.S.
The Louisiana Republican's vote on the legislation has been a major question mark for months.
The president’s retribution campaign is in full force inside the FBI. The FBI now has a team of special agents willing to pursue political targets identified by the Trump administration, NOTUS reported Wednesday. The unit is reportedly referred to internally as the “payback
Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate and real estate developer Stephen Cloobeck was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail booking records. Records show Cloobeck, 64, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. and
Clearly Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endeared herself to a certain element of the progressive left. But is she really the most viable and popular potential leftist candidate for 2028?
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could target World Cup matches being held in the country this summer as part of President Trump's aggressive deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday that ICE officers
The secretary of the interior should presumably know how solar power generation works. On Wednesday, Doug Burgum showed that he does not. Burgum was testifying before the House Natural Resources Committee, and exposed himself under questioning from Democratic Representative
Vice President Vance, who is leading the Trump administration’s war on fraud, gave remarks Wednesday afternoon on the federal efforts — including tackling fraud in states' social service programs. President Trump said last month that Vance's role as fraud czar will “primarily”