Legendary football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
The Hall of Famer died in Orlando, his family announced on Wednesday.
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Judge orders Trump administration to close out goods without charging emergency tariffs
The federal trade court judge overseeing the refund process for President Trump’s tariffs ordered the administration Wednesday to finalize paperwork for imported goods without charging companies for the invalidated levies. The order from Richard Eaton, a senior judge on the
Fox News poll: Majority says Trump's handling of Iran has made US less safe
A majority of American voters believe that President Trump’s relationship with Iran has made the U.S. less safe, according to a new poll. In the Fox News poll, 51 percent of respondents said the president’s relationship with Iran has increased risk for the U.S. Twenty-nine
Noem Can’t Explain Why She Hired 8-Day-Old Company for Ad Campaign
The Department of Homeland Security tapped a little-known ad firm to produce Kristi Noem’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign during the government shutdown last year. But when asked to explain her rationale before a House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday, Noem was
Senate Republican: 'We've already won' in Iran
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Tuesday said the U.S. has "already won" its military operation in Iran, as the Trump administration teased a major bombing campaign. Kennedy appeared on Fox News and challenged remarks made by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who
Bondi Subpoenaed Over Epstein as Republicans Flip to Vote With Dems
The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the government’s release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Five Republicans joined every Democrat on the committee to approve of the summons: Representatives Tim
Trump: Any potential next leader of Iran 'just ends up dead'
President Trump on Wednesday said the next leaders of Iran keep dying in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operation. “Their leadership is rapidly going. Everyone that wants to be a leader ends up dead,” he told reporters in the White House Indian Treaty Room. “Their missiles
Fetterman on Israeli threats to target Khamenei successor: 'Just keep killing them'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) signaled support on Wednesday for an Israeli threat to kill whoever is selected to succeed slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, calling the action “entirely appropriate” if the regime does not change course. “Just keep killing them until they’re
House committee subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify on her handling of the Epstein case
Five Republicans joined with all Democrats to compel testimony from the attorney general.
Cruz staying neutral in Cornyn, Paxton runoff
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Wednesday that he plans to stay neutral in the heated GOP primary for Senate in Texas after the race was projected to head to a May runoff. Cruz’s Texas colleague, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), advanced alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
House Oversight panel subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday took the remarkable step of issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi, compelling her to appear to answer questions about the Epstein files. The resolution to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Rep. Nancy
State Department 'identifying additional options' for Americans stuck in Mideast
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Wednesday said officials are pursuing various options, including chartered flights and buses, to get Americans home from the Middle East amid the widering war in Iran. “I can say that every single second we are identifying
Luna slams Congress for protecting Gonzales amid allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fl.) on Wednesday lambasted her House colleagues for protecting Rep. Anthony Gonzales (R-Texas), who is facing accusations of an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide last year. During a meeting of the House Oversight and Government Reform
White House Says We Bombed Iran Because Trump Had a “Feeling”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday it was necessary to bomb Iran because President Donald Trump had a “feeling” the foreign nation would attack. “The president had a feeling, again, based on fact, that Iran was going to strike the United States, was
Bessent criticizes Spain as putting ‘American lives at risk’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday went after Spain for its opposition to the U.S. operation against Iran, saying the country's officials had risked American lives in the process. “NATO has never been stronger, thanks to President Trump. And the Spanish don't want to
Exclusive: Bennet pushes back on Polis, urges governor not to ‘capitulate’ to Trump on Peters sentence
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is urging Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) not to “capitulate” to President Trump and commute the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk who was convicted of tampering with voting machines. Bennet urged Polis Wednesday not to give in to the
RFK Jr. puts Dunkin' on notice; Massachusetts governor says 'come and take it'
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said Dunkin' and other companies will need to prove that their ingredients are safe, prompting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Wednesday to reply back, "Come and take it." Kennedy, while at a rally at
House rejects Nancy Mace's push for sexual harassment disclosure
Top Ethics Committee leaders said it would "chill" cooperation from victims and witnesses.
Gayle King inks new deal with CBS amid changes to network under Bari Weiss
Gayle King is staying with CBS News, which is going under a major transformation under Paramount and its billionaire owners Larry and David Ellison. King, who has been with CBS since 2011, agreed to a new deal with the network this week and joked in a statement to The Hill
Leavitt says Americans stranded in Middle East had prior warning not to travel
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that Americans who are reporting being stranded in various parts of the Middle East as a result of Iranian retaliation to U.S. strikes were given prior warnings to evacuate. U.S. officials have advised citizens
Leavitt says US soldiers killed in Iran war will have dignified transfer
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday said the six U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian drone strikes will receive a dignified transfer. “President Trump intends to attend the dignified transfer of these American heroes to stand in grief alongside their
Leavitt Erupts When Asked if U.S. Bombed Girls’ School in Iran
Karoline Leavitt gave a characteristically petulant response when asked whether the U.S. was involved in an airstrike on a girls’ school in Iran that killed up to 168 people, mostly young children. Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, was struck Sunday amid the
Leavitt Unable to Answer Major Question: Is Iran a Regime Change War?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared unable to answer a repeated question during her briefing Wednesday: Is Iran a regime-change war or not? As President Donald Trump and his administration give shifting explanations of the U.S. decision to join Israel in
Amy Klobuchar confronts Kristi Noem over domestic terrorism label
When the secretary of Homeland Security uses the phrase “domestic terrorism,” it carries enormous weight. It shapes headlines. It frames public opinion. And for families grieving a loved one, it can define how the country remembers them. This week, Kristi Noem appeared before
House bats down Mace effort to reveal sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress
The House on Wednesday batted down an effort from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to publicly release all reports on file with the House Ethics Committee on investigations into members of Congress regarding allegations of sexual harassment of staff or of a sexual relationship with a
'Substantial reason to believe' Tony Gonzales had sex with his staffer, House probe finds
The matter is now in the hands of the Ethics Committee as some colleagues demand his resignation.
Affordable energy tomorrow requires deregulation today
The path to lower power bills is to reduce federal regulation, and sunset clauses are an effective way to drive growth and lower costs, as demonstrated by Texas and Idaho.
Leavitt, CNN's Kaitlan Collins spar over coverage of US deaths in Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday after the journalist questioned the top White House spokesperson about the Pentagon admonishing media coverage of the deaths of six U.S. service members who were killed in an Iranian
Trump should listen to Matt Walsh on Iran: America First is skeptical!
Questions still remain for us, and the administration has a duty to provide answers.
Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable with tech companies on ratepayer protection pledge
President Trump will welcome executives from major tech companies to the White House on Wednesday afternoon to sign his ratepayer protection pledge. "President Trump’s ratepayer protection pledge will deliver more affordable, reliable, and secure energy for the American people
Mamdani moves toward universal child care promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday announced plans to offer 2,000 free child care spots to 2-year-olds, taking the first step toward achieving the mayor’s campaign promise of universal child care. The program will launch this
House tees up final vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill
The House on Wednesday advanced a GOP-backed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, an effort by Republicans to pressure Democrats to end the partial government shutdown in the wake of the U.S. launching strikes against Iran. The panel voted 211-209 to pass the
Trump to host roundtable on future of college sports
President Trump will host a number of top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college athletics. The meeting, which was confirmed by The Hill on Wednesday, will take place Friday at The White House and include guests
Kristi Noem Caught Trying to Spin Story on Toddler Detained by ICE
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was caught in a white lie Wednesday about a toddler detained by ICE. At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Representative Ted Lieu showed Noem a picture of a young toddler named Amalia who was detained by ICE, and asked the
US military launches operations with Ecuador's forces against 'narco-terrorists'
The United States launched operations against “designated terrorist organizations” on Tuesday alongside Ecuadorian forces inside the Latin American nation. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) did not disclose which terrorist groups it is targeting or the scope of the
The Minneapolis surge has ended. The lessons shouldn’t be ignored.
The federal enforcement surge in Minneapolis demonstrated the importance of coordination between federal, state and local agencies in order to ensure public safety and minimize the human cost of such operations.
Women Shaping Policy event highlights the 'why' behind female leadership
Lawmakers and senior leaders across the political spectrum gathered Wednesday to spotlight the unique and growing role of women in shaping policy and driving progress, from the halls of Congress to state capitols across the U.S. The occasion was to recognize the 50 women on The
Trump asks Texas Senate candidate he does not endorse to drop out of race
President Trump said the Texas Republican Senate candidate that does not get his endorsement should drop out of the race, announcing on Wednesday that he will throw his weight behind the race “soon.” In a lengthy TruthSocial post, Trump argued that the GOP primary race in the
Talarico triumphs, Cornyn-Paxton face off: 5 questions after Texas Senate primaries
Blockbuster results from Texas's Senate primaries on Tuesday have left Democrats with a rising-star candidate in state Rep. James Talarico and Republicans facing two months of bitter fighting between Sen. John Cornyn and his challenger, state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both
Texas Republicans’ Gerrymandering Hilariously Backfires in Primaries
Given the many scandals that have enveloped this country since President Donald Trump began his second term, it’s easy to forget one of the first: Big Don’s call to gerrymander districts in Republican-held states in order to create more congressional seats for the GOP.
Trump formally nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed chair
President Trump formally nominated Kevin Warsh to be chair of the Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday, teeing up his replacement for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The president submitted Warsh's nomination to serve as Fed chair, along with a separate nomination to serve a 14-year
Club for Growth PAC backs Collins in competitive Georgia Senate GOP contest
The conservative Club for Growth PAC announced on Wednesday that it’s throwing its support behind Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the competitive Georgia Senate GOP primary to for Sen. Jon Ossoff's (D-Ga.) seat. “Since first being elected to Congress, Mike Collins has consistently
US will need to own Iran after Trump breaks it
President Trump's attack on Iran has been met with widespread disapproval from the American public, with six out of ten Americans opposing the attack and only one in ten favoring the use of combat troops in Iran.
Mike Johnson Says Making Trump Obey Constitution on Iran Would Be Bad
Only Congress has the authority to declare war—but Republican leadership seems content to let Donald Trump do whatever he wants at whim. The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to block Trump’s warfare in Iran via a war powers resolution. The bipartisan resolution ,
FactChecking Claims in Casey Means’ Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing
During her confirmation hearing to become surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means had various back-and-forths with senators, who pressed her on topics related to vaccines, her qualifications and disclosure of her conflicts of interest. We looked into the sometimes-dueling claims from
Democratic veteran goes after ‘chickenhawks’ promoting Iran strikes
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday went after those Republicans who are adopting tough language to promote the Iran conflict without ever having served in the Armed Forces themselves. “If I hear one more chickenhawk who’s never served a single day in uniform — sitting in a
Jayapal brings US citizens arrested by ICE to confront Noem
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of violating the rights of American citizens by detaining them, inviting four guests who she said were held in custody to a hearing Wednesday featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Steve Bannon gets an unusual assist from Trump’s Justice Department
Adhering to the rule of law has not been a hallmark of the Justice Department under Donald Trump. Moving to dismiss Bannon’s indictment is just another sign of its willingness to play fast and loose with facts and law.
Graham on Netanyahu call: 'Only a matter of when' Iran regime falls
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday said that in his view, after having a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "it's only a matter of when" Iran's regime falls. Graham described the call as "very good" and said Netanyahu, "expressed his gratitude to
Watch live: White House briefs reporters as concerns rise over widening Iran war
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as concerns rise over the U.S. military's operation in Iran and the risk of a wider war. The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing supreme leader Ali