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Israel strikes Lebanon after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Israel on Friday carried out air strikes in Lebanon amid their ceasefire and after President Trump announced that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire in a post on the social platform X. The IDF
3 carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades
The U.S. military said on Friday that three aircraft carriers are operating in the Middle East, for the first time in over two decades, as the U.S. enforces its naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The three aircraft carriers - USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald
Republican proposes giving part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting loss
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) on Wednesday introduced legislation to make the Virginia cities of Arlington and Alexandria part of Washington, D.C., reversing an 1846 law that returned the regions to the Old Dominion. “The Make DC Square Again Act restores the original
Iran isn’t moving toward a deal — it is hardening into a new junta
Iran's regime is a collapsing order trying to survive through tension, terror and deception.
O'Leary: Possible Spirit Airlines bailout 'really bad idea'
Millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary is not sold on the Trump administration’s reported plan to bail out Spirit Airlines, calling it a “really bad idea.” “Capitalism works because the losers die,” O’Leary said during a Thursday appearance on NewsNation, warning the federal
Durbin applauds audit of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Friday applauded the announcement that the Department of Justice’s inspector general will conduct an audit of the DOJ's handling of millions of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed, Jerome Powell
The Justice Department announced Friday it was dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his handling of renovations at the central bank. The announcement from Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, likely clears the
Justice Department Ends Trump Revenge Crusade Against Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump is backing down from his vendetta against Jerome Powell. The Justice Department announced Friday that it is dropping its criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chief over the renovation of the central bank’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. “This
Trump extends Jones Act waiver in bid to lower fuel prices
The Trump administration announced on Friday it was issuing a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, which requires shipping between U.S. ports to be conducted by American ships, in an effort to lower fuel prices. “New data compiled since the initial waiver was issued
Russia and Ukraine are fighting a proxy war in the Middle East
Washington must step up its game in support of Ukraine.
DeSantis Schemes to Sidestep Florida Constitution to Help Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping to get around Florida’s constitution in order to redraw the state’s congressional map and give Republicans nationally a big advantage. The Florida constitution bans legislators from drawing districts with “the intent to favor or disfavor
Trump Makes Bonkers Claim About What SPLC Lawsuit Signifies
Donald Trump appears to believe that his administration’s targeting of an anti-extremism civil rights organization can be leveraged to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. “The Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the greatest political scams in American History, has
Let’s Hope America’s Dumbest War Doesn’t Become Its Most Tragic
As we barrel toward the ninth week of this two- or three-week war, virtually all of the reporting and most of the commentary is focused on the strategery of the moment: who really controls the Strait of Hormuz, when the ceasefire might actually end, what Donald Trump might do
Hegseth gives 2 questions to TMZ at Operation Epic Fury briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday let reporters from the entertainment channel TMZ ask two questions during a press briefing focused on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military operation in Iran. Hegseth started Friday's press conference praising the timeline in which the
Meta slashes 10 percent of workforce
Meta informed staff this week it will cut 10 percent of workers as it invests billions into artificial intelligence products. The memo, sent Thursday by Meta Chief People Office Janelle Gale, said the cut will take place on May 20, and 6,000 open roles will be closed. The memo
Israel’s Netanyahu reveals cancer diagnosis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday revealed he had undergone treatment for prostate cancer and delayed releasing the results at the peak of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran earlier this year. In a post on the social platform X, Netanyahu said
You Won’t Believe Who Trump Blames for Spirit Airlines Falling Apart
President Donald Trump claimed that former President Barack Obama blocked a merger with a defunct airline that hasn’t existed since the 1980s. Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office Thursday, Trump appeared confused when he was asked whether the government planned to buy a
Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights
Lead Democrats on the House Oversight and Administration Committees are urging the U.S. Postal Service to refuse President Donald Trump’s executive order to illegally limit mail-in voting. In a letter Friday to the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors, shared exclusively
Canada's drift toward Europe is all about Washington
The debate is not really about EU membership: It is about Canadian strategic drift.
Luna: Trump should pardon soldier accused of Maduro bet
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Thursday called for President Trump to pardon the U.S. Army soldier accused of raking in more than $400,000 after betting on the capture of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg in North
Retired general on soldier accused of Maduro bet: 'You can't be that stupid'
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg on Friday said the Army soldier involved in the military raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who made more than $400,000 betting on the operation “can’t be that stupid.” Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg who
Trump’s Latest Truth Social Rampage Proves He’s Hanging On by a Thread
President Trump went on a long, angry social media tirade Thursday night while the entire country was asleep, once again raising doubts about his mental fitness and temperament. Just after midnight, Trump reposted a message from the Border Patrol union calling on “extreme
Trump lived by the conspiracy theory — now he pays the price
Trump is finally discovering what it’s like to be on the losing end of a conspiracy theory.
Hegseth responds to pope's criticism: 'We know what authority we have'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended the U.S. military operation against Iran amid President Trump’s ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church. “The pope’s gonna do his thing, that’s fine,” Hegseth told reporters at a Pentagon briefing. “We know
Pentagon Outlines Ways to Punish NATO Over Refusal to Join War
The Department of Defense is brainstorming ways to punish NATO members who didn’t support President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Reuters, citing an unnamed U.S. government official, reports that the federal government is considering suspending Spain from the transatlantic
Trump’s decline is an emergency: Why doesn't Congress treat it like one?
We need to put aside fantasies about impeachment and the 25th Amendment and focus on fixes we can actually implement. So let’s have Congress pass a bill that gives the Gang of Eight immediate and unredacted access to all of the president’s medical records.
Former NATO commander: Halting mine-laying vessels 'key to unlocking' Strait of Hormuz
Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, a former NATO allied supreme commander, suggested on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely hinges on the U.S. military’s ability to stop Iranian mines from being laid in the waterway. “Strategically, what we ought to be doing is
Cut better deals, but don’t shutter data centers
U.S. political leaders should reject a witless “yes or no” debate on data centers.
Capital One to pay $425 million settlement: Who qualifies, and how much could they get?
A Virginia Court has given final approval of a class action lawsuit settlement that alleged the banking company failed to raise interest rates on the 360 Savings account.
New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care
New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman over his ties to President Trump and the issue of health care as the Nassau County executive vies for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) seat this fall. “Bruce Blakeman won't
California Democrats seek front-runner; Trump’s Iran standoff escalates: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Democrats are struggling to rally behind a single contender in California’s high‑stakes gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, how long will President Trump tolerate tensions with Iran before taking further action? Plus, are Republicans preparing for the possibility of a blue wave in
Whole Hog Politics: Onward to the gerrymandering apocalypse
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are having a helluva time picking their next
Democrats, not Trump, started the gerrymander fight
Democrats in charge of states like California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York will pay for imposing unpopular and arrogant policies on voters, with less representation in the House and ultimately fewer Electoral College votes.
Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on
77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey
A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global economy, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that roughly 77 percent of registered U.S. voters
Live updates: Pirro drops Federal Reserve probe, making path for Warsh confirmation
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Friday morning that her office would drop its investigation into the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over its costly headquarters renovations. That move should open a path for the confirmation of Powell's
Trump's EPA has a plan to 'unmake' plastic waste
Advanced recycling offers something conventional recycling never could — a way to truly undo plastic.
‘Flashing red’ warning signs for GOP put Senate in play
In today’s issue: The warning signals have never been louder for the GOP as the midterm elections rapidly approach, with the economic impact of the Iran war fueling voter anxiety and stiffening headwinds for the party in power. Republicans were hit with a double whammy of
What to know if your flight is canceled over rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there.
NC woman and Texas teen arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue
Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to “kill as many Jews as possible,” according to authorities and court documents.
Ready to have your bank account erased? Why our inaction on AI is terrifying
There are two immediate threats that our legislators are either ignoring or simply don't understand.
Transcript: Trump Wrecked in Brutal New Fox Poll: “He’s in a Bad Mood”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 23 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump pays close
Why American Farmers Are Feeling the Pain of the Iran War
President Trump’s war on Iran has introduced Americans who haven’t previously followed farm policy to a rather niche topic: fertilizer. It’s estimated that half of global food production relies on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. Gulf countries are major producers both of the
Trump and the Midterms
Donald Trump has a myriad of guises, none of them admirable: He is a preening narcissist with no end of self-congratulatory thoughts; a multiple-times failed businessman with six bankruptcies on his record; a sexual predator who declared his prowess to a journalist and was even
The AI Industry Is Discovering That the Public Hates It
On April 10, the house of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was attacked with a Molotov cocktail by 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama. The suspect, who was arrested the same day , had written a manifesto warning of the existential threat of artificial intelligence. In his missive, he
Tariff refunds in sight as importers start signing up
Importers are inching closer to receiving tariff refunds this week as companies begin to work through the government’s newly launched system. It enables companies to formally request their piece of the $166 billion in collected duties invalidated by the Supreme Court. Still,
GOP senators ratchet up pressure on Speaker Johnson to quickly end DHS shutdown
Republicans in the upper chamber are ramping up the pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to swiftly approve a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), arguing that tens of thousands of federal workers could miss paychecks next month if
Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins
Democrats are winning races — and even redistricting battles — but some in the party worry they’re not yet winning the argument. Recent victories —from a gubernatorial win in New Jersey to a favorable redistricting outcome this week in Virginia, along with a string of special
Democrats poised to escalate pressure on GOP with repeated votes on Iran war powers
House Democrats are ready to escalate their effort to end the Iran war. Since the strikes began on Feb. 28, the lower chamber has voted only twice on war power resolutions, which would require President Trump to terminate the military campaign against Tehran unless Congress