Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill into law Thursday that would ensure President Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment, but The Associated Press reported that a spokeswoman said the bill had been
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was previously detained in Russia, recounted her experience in custody in a Thursday interview, revealing that she contemplated suicide while detained. Griner, who is set to release her memoir “Coming Home” next week, spoke with The New York
Mary Trump, former President Trump's niece, expressed mixed confidence that her uncle will be convicted in court, suggesting there is "always a way out for him," as his criminal hush money trial continues in New York. "I think the real split screen we need to think about is
The leaders of a bipartisan panel that is focused on China have sent a letter asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether TikTok has violated child protection laws in its efforts to stop the United States from banning the app. The letter, obtained by The
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Thursday compared the pro-Palestinian protests currently taking place on college campuses to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, accusing Democrats of having a double standard when it comes to the demonstrations. “Anytime what you are protesting for
Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from Niger following deteriorating
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark on Wednesday suggested Ukraine's war with Russia is a test of endurance as both countries appear to be against compromise in the more-than-two-year conflict. "I don't think Ukraine is willing to compromise and give up its territory. I don't
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A year later, Pentagon admits 2023 airstrike killed civilian, not al Qaeda leader The Pentagon acknowledged Thursday that it
The one-time front-runner in the GOP congressional primary race in North Carolina ended her campaign on Thursday, citing former President Trump’s endorsement of her opponent. "In light of President Trump's endorsement of Brad Knott for the Congressional seat in District 13, it
Former President Trump went after independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after being asked if he would debate him, stating that he was “not a serious candidate” and had “low” polling numbers. On Thursday, while in New York City for his hush money trial, the
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) ordered the state on Thursday to defy new changes to Title IX that add protections for transgender students. Sanders, the onetime press secretary to former President Trump, is the latest in a growing coalition of Republican governors to
Former President Trump’s trial in New York entered its 10th day on Thursday, with Keith Davidson on the witness stand. Davidson is a Los Angeles lawyer who represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, both of whom claim they had sexual
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden expands California national monuments President Biden on Thursday expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain
NEW YORK — Lindsay Lohan, Hulk Hogan and Tila Tequila were among a who’s who of celebrities name-dropped on the sixth day of testimony in former President Trump’s ongoing criminal trial. The trial took a detour Thursday into a graveyard of celebrity scandals, exhumed by the
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Both sides of Interstate 95 running through southern Connecticut will be closed for days after a collision involving a fuel truck caused a major vehicle fire and damaged an overpass, according to state officials. The crash in Norwalk, Conn., occurred around 5:30 a.m. Thursday,
College campuses have seen increased tension among students, faculty and administration in the months since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October. Protests have erupted across the country as campuses grapple with rising rates of discrimination and calls for universities
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is poised to join Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress, despite tensions between the Israeli leader and many Democrats over the ongoing war in the
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion law Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed legislation Thursday repealing the state’s 1864 abortion ban, one day after it passed the GOP-controlled state
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One of Donald Trump’s attorneys tried to get the judge in his hush-money trial to greenlight every one of his online posts ahead of time to ensure they wouldn’t violate his gag order . Unsurprisingly, she was immediately rebuffed. After the Manhattan district court’s lunch
A bipartisan group of senators called on the chamber’s leaders to use the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill to restrict the use of facial recognition technology at airports throughout the country. In a letter on Thursday to Senate Majority
Courtroom revelations from Michael Cohen’s secretly recorded conversations with Donald Trump appear to have just blown his former boss’s legal defense out of the water. “I need to open up a company for the transfer about our friend David,” Cohen said in part of the tape,
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Biden says violent protests ‘not protected' amid college demonstrations President Biden was sternly critical Thursday while addressing some of the pro-Palestinian protests that
The tax agency said Thursday it will be "taking swift and aggressive action" to crack down on people and companies not paying taxes properly.
Florida health officials on Thursday outlined a series of limited medical exemptions to the state’s six-week abortion ban. The state's Agency for Health Care Administration issued the rule a day after the ban took effect, which effectively cut off abortion access across the
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suggested Thursday the cancellation of all student debt and making public colleges and universities free would help solve the country’s shortage of Black, Latino and Native American health care workers. “In my view, we need to cancel student debt
The Department of Education is investigating anti-Palestinian discrimination at Columbia University amid the recent protests there, according to Palestine Legal. “Today @EDcivilrights announced @Columbia is under federal investigation for anti-Palestinian racism, including by
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed legislation Thursday repealing the state’s 1864 abortion ban, one day after it passed the GOP-controlled state Senate. However, the repeal won’t take effect until 90 days after the state Legislature adjourns for the year, and there is no end
Hollywood actor Halle Berry joined a bipartisan group of senators Thursday to unveil legislation that would authorize $275 million to boost research, training and public awareness around menopause and midlife women’s health issues. Berry, who has been outspoken about her
In a move that will surprise few people, Elon Musk announced Thursday that far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, known for racist, neo-Nazi, and antisemitic views, will soon be allowed back on X. “Very well, he will be reinstated, provided he does not violate the law, and let him
President Joe Biden ran for president on the premise that he would protect the nation’s democracy from existential threats. This week, his administration took a major step to do just that—by moving to downgrade marijuana’s classification on the federal list of controlled
Martinelli's has issued a recall for a single lot of apple juice that tested "above the guidance action level" for inorganic arsenic.
The Utah state government has unveiled a new official tip line for snitching on bathroom-goers, inviting the public to make note of whenever they witness a person they believe to be transgender using the “wrong” bathroom. The form, which was unveiled Wednesday, is the result of
The Pentagon acknowledged Thursday that it mistakenly killed a civilian in a 2023 airstrike in northwest Syria after U.S. service members misidentified the man as a senior al Qaeda leader. An internal investigation found American forces “misidentified the intended Al Qaeda
President Biden will address economic issues in a speech from Wilmington, N.C., Thursday afternoon. Biden is expected to announce funding to replace lead pipes around the country. Earlier on Thursday, the president stopped in Charlotte, N.C., to express condolences to the
Senators are trying to add bills that are aimed at boosting kids online safety into a must-pass Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization act. Two bills aimed at increasing safety of minors online through data privacy updates and rules to limit potentially harmful
Maryland is expecting to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just more than four years, a process that could cost up to $1.9 billion, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed to The Hill. The state's estimated timeline for the rebuild is by fall of 2028, the
Former President Trump on Thursday denied he was dozing off in court during his hush money case, as reporters in the room reported seeing him sitting with his eyes closed for multiple minutes, just as he had at the start of the trial. "Contrary to the FAKE NEWS MEDIA, I don’t
At a reception with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday, a man in a blue checkered suit suddenly broke down in tears. The man is one of the teachers of the year, in Washington for recognition and a state dinner hosted Thursday by first lady Jill Biden. “Of the 50-plus
Drug manufacturing giant GSK is subverting its pledge to lower the price of its brand-name inhaler products, a key Democratic senator alleged. In a letter to CEO Emma Walmsley made public Thursday, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) said the company appears to be circumventing its
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Biden 2020 campaign promises: Where they stand The Biden administration is set to soon propose reclassifying marijuana, following up on a 2020 campaign trail promise to
His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol.
