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Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday: Here's what to know
The Obama Presidential Center will open its doors on Friday, June 17th, with a star-studded ceremony featuring The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2's Bono and The Edge, and
Trump Jr.: Cruz 'lying thru his teeth'
Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday slammed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for criticizing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investing in Iran's reconstruction. Trump Jr. said Cruz was “lying thru his teeth” in a post on the social platform X, accusing the senator of not
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO allies
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday ripped into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies while announcing a new six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe, accusing the alliance of being a "paper tiger." Hegseth told defense ministers at the NATO
Live updates: Vance set to brief at White House as Trump's MOU with Iran comes under fire
Vice President Vance will brief the media at 11 a.m. from the White House as President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran comes under fire from Republicans. Trump signed the MOU Iran while dining late Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles with French President
Trump Seriously Compares Himself to Hitler for Some Reason
President Trump shared a letter favorably comparing him to Adolf Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and other murderous leaders, bizarrely just hours after signing his controversial memorandum of understanding at the Versailles Palace in France. Trump shared a post on Truth Social,
Can AI do Congress's work for it?
Congress is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to modernize its operations and increase efficiency, with the help of the Bipartisan Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and the POPVOX Foundation.
Why nonpartisan redistricting is not enough
Today, we are facing a watershed moment. If a political window for democracy reform opens, we should not settle for half-measures. We may not have another opportunity for decades.
On the Ballot: Black lawmakers on track to lose record gains in representation next year
Congress is slated to lose more than a dozen Black members between both parties in 2027 after representation reached an all-time high on Capitol Hill just last cycle. The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in April to weaken the Voting Rights Act has played a leading role in
Capitol agenda: GOP gets louder as Trump gets pushier
Trump’s controversial demands have been unfortunately timed as lawmakers have been on the precipice of delivering policy goals.
US, Iran deal took 'immediate effect' after both sides signed, official says
The tentative memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran went into "immediate effect" after President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed it on Wednesday, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif, who served as the top
Here's how Luigi Mangione's manifesto could play into psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione’s “manifesto,” found in a notebook after his capture, could play a role in his defense team’s strategy
Meghan Markle returning to the UK with Prince Harry and children
There was no word on whether King Charles would meet with Harry and his two grandkids.
China says 'spy turtles' are snooping in its waters
China's Ministry of State Security released an article Friday on social media platform WeChat, noting an "invisible secret war" is ongoing.
Republicans actually do have a healthcare plan, and it's a good one
Republicans have an opportunity to tell a different story than the one Americans have believed about them.
GOP critics aren’t buying Trump's Iran sales pitch
In today’s issue: President Trump’s initial efforts to sell his deal with Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz did not win over many Republicans on Wednesday. Trump administration officials yesterday read out the text of the 14-point memorandum of
Putin's reign begins to crumble
President Vladimir Putin’s Russian Federation is taking on water. Like the Titanic, it has struck an immovable object — in this case Ukraine — and it is sinking fast. The last couple of weeks have been pretty bad for the Russian dictator, his generals at the Kremlin and his
Transcript: Trump’s Fox Allies, Rattled, Admit It on Live TV: He Lost
Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. The details of Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran have now been released , and it’s exactly what we expected. Trump got nothing of any
When Did Scammy Patent Medicines Become A Republican Thing?
The United States has a storied history of medical charlatanism. In the 1890s, a Pennsylvania newspaper reporter turned publisher turned patent medicine mountebank named James Monroe “Money” Munyon peddled “a Munyon Pill for Every Ill,” promising to cure rheumatism, neuralgia,
Trump Hit Oil and Gas Harder Than Climate Policy Ever Could
A fifth of the world’s oil supplies typically flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid America’s disastrous war of choice against Iran, it’s now been closed since March. As the United States and Iran edge closer to a prospective deal to end that war, analysts have marveled at
Transcript: How Black Mediamakers Are Retelling America’s Story
This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 17 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . Perry Bacon: I’m Perry Bacon. This is Right Now on The New Republic . We have a great guest today. Sarah J. Jackson is a University of Pennsylvania communications professor, and she has a
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
President Trump’s deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iran is getting strong pushback from Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill who warn that giving Iran’s theocratic regime access to billions of dollars in economic relief would be a major
Senate GOP frustrations grow as Trump blocks Republican victories
Republican senators are growing tired of the White House throwing curveballs into things they want to get done. For example, many Republican senators want a now-lapsed surveillance law that allows intelligence agencies to spy on foreign threats to be reauthorized. The problem?
Newsom brushes off DOJ probe, as Democrats worry it could hurt him in 2028
The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations involving California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, could pose a challenge for him should the governor decide to mount a presidential bid in 2028. While the probes are in their early stages, some
It’s 100% Right to Admire Obama—and 100% Wrong to Emulate Him
The opening of Barack Obama’s presidential library in Chicago this Friday has inspired a new round of conversations around his remarkable rise and presidency. And there’s so much to celebrate. The election of a Black president was a landmark event in American history. From the
House members flailing in primaries for higher office
House members who opted to run for higher office rather than seek reelection have had a poor track record this year and could end up with a higher rate of primary losses than in recent years. Those losses have come despite members having the perks of a national profile and
Donald Trump Has Fully Lost the Culture
Have you seen Donald Trump lately? You may have spotted him attempting to spin his “not final” Iran deal as anything other than a total capitulation. Maybe you caught him falling asleep in the Oval Office. You may have seen him talking about how handsome the leaders of India
Angry and Rattled, Trump’s Fox Allies Blurt It Out on Live TV: He Lost
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran has now been released , and it confirms what we all expected: He got nothing of any significance. A surprising number of his allies agree. Fox News personalities, visibly angry and rattled, are saying they’ve “very skeptical” of the
Senate Republicans in no hurry to deliver Trump’s next reconciliation bill
Doubts and differing visions of another partisan policy package are “going to be the problem” keeping Republicans from passing such a bill.
Most believe civil liberties under threat: Survey
Most Americans believe that some rights including the right to vote are facing some level of threat, according to a new poll. In the AP-NORC Center poll, 66 percent of respondents said that the right to vote is either facing a “major threat” or “minor threat” in the U.S., while
Fewer in new poll say they're proud of being American
Fewer Americans say they are proud of being from their country ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, according to a new poll. In the PRRI poll, 51 percent of respondents said they are either “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity. Twenty-three percent said
Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the
Gottheimer readies AI bill to vet powerful AI models for risk
The New Jersey Democrat says advanced AI models should face mandatory government reviews for national security, critical infrastructure and bioterror risks.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting
Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening
Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three presidents intend to be at a ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening, a source
Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to be delayed to sweep Iranian mines
Mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war are putting a damper on plans to quickly return shipping traffic to normal under a memorandum of understanding signed this week. President Trump on Monday said the U.S. military was already “doing a little hunting for a
Most US families now have 2 parents working full time: Pew
Polling released Wednesday found that most U.S. families have both parents working full-time jobs. The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2025, 52 percent of mothers and fathers in different-sex relationships with children under 18 both work full-time jobs, according to an
FDA vaccine panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story FDA panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot FDA’s vaccine advisors seem open to Moderna’s candidate for a mRNA flu vaccine ahead of a key meeting on
Trump escalates his war on Senate Republicans — and senators are striking back
The president’s U-turn on Jay Clayton was the latest instance where “he just keeps pushing” on GOP lawmakers.
The Memo: Hawks lament ‘disaster’ on Iran as Trump strains to sell deal
President Trump tried to make the case for his interim peace deal with Iran on Wednesday, but a lengthy news conference only revealed that no last-minute rabbits would be pulled from the hat to assuage his critics. Trump’s comments, delivered as he prepared to leave a Group of
Trump signs MOU with Iran ending war while at Versailles with Macron
President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries while visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles. The details of the MOU were shared earlier Wednesday by senior
NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. cutting the number of troops and equipment it would provide to traditional allies in the event of an attack will not have an immediate impact. “This is not about where forces and assets are currently located,” Rutte told
Pope welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for strengthened 'trust, security, and stability'
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning welcomed the new deal between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries and said he hoped for bolstered “mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East.” “I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement
Pentagon says Grok used to launch missiles at Iran
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Pentagon says Grok used to launch missiles at Iran The Pentagon artificial intelligence chief on Monday said Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is tantamount to national security in a sworn
Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump 'have fallen victim' to 'everything is about money'
Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president, along with former first lady Michelle Obama, spoke before the opening ceremony for the Obama
Senate fumes as Clayton chaos unwinds path to renew FISA
President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence has once again plunged Congress into chaos over who will lead the intelligence community and how lawmakers can renew the nation’s lapsed spy powers. The Senate spent the morning
Biden's Iran envoy says Trump's MOU 'preferable to any of the alternatives on offer'
Former President Biden’s envoy on Iran said Wednesday the deal between the Trump administration and Tehran is “far preferable to any of the alternatives.” Robert Malley, who also negotiated the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the U.S., Iran and multiple global
MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil Key details on the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran were unveiled Wednesday. © Photo Credit Vice President Vance is expected to formally sign the memorandum of
Everyone Hates JD Vance’s New Book
The reviews are rolling in, and it’s clear that Vice President JD Vance’s new book, Communion, is not the next Hillbilly Elegy —not even close. Ten years after Vance released his bestselling book that was made into a major motion picture, he has released Communion, a reflection
Scottish World Cup fans are drinking Boston dry
Scottish soccer fans came to Boston thirsty — and drank the Sam Adams downtown taproom dry.