And the new tariffs Biden will propose this week will prevent the U.S. auto sector from unfair competition, preventing what amounts to dumping of cheap, subsidies-fuel cars by China. Whether it’s trade policy, clean energy technology, or cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
Hyams said unlike last year, when the cuts were driven by cost savings, the reasoning behind the current sweep of layoffs is "because we need to simplify our organization to make it easier and faster for us to make decisions, and help us to more effectively grow revenue and
Manhattan prosecutors turned Monday to star witness Michael Cohen to describe the crux of their alleged criminal evidence against former President Trump stemming from his bid for the White House in 2016. Cohen’s account of doing Trump’s bidding to hide extramarital sex as Trump
Former President Trump has repeatedly promised an Iron Dome missile defense system to protect the United States if he returns to the presidency. Experts say it would be a far cry from what's used in Israel. In his pledge, first made in December and repeated at least twice at
A fresh poll from The New York Times brought more bad news for President Biden as he struggles to catch up to former President Trump in the key battleground states that will decide November’s election. The poll found Trump leading in five out of six swing states, with Wisconsin
In the mid-nineties, when I was still a bookish teenager, my parents took me to Paris. It was the end of December; we would, before the trip was done, spend New Year’s Eve on the Champs Élysées—I was not yet old enough or self-snobified enough to think it tacky, to think it
Supreme Court justices are not above shaping their own public images. Many of them write books, either biographies about their own lives or general treatises about their view on the law. They often speak to law students and fellow judges in public appearances and (occasionally)
There are no political yard signs here, people in Rye used to say, describing the comity of this idyllic suburban community just outside New York City. Some people vote Republican, and some vote Democrat, but the denizens of Rye have historically tended to eschew any statements
Democrats have downplayed the political threat they face this year over the huge surge of migrants across the southern border, but their recent actions show they are increasingly nervous about the political liability of the issue, which polls at the top of voters’ concerns.
A program intended to help low-income Americans connect to the internet is likely to disappear at the end of this month, and its supporters in Congress have limited options to keep it afloat. Although the Affordable Connectivity Program— used by roughly 23 million households to
Voters in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska will head to the polls Tuesday as several closely contested Senate and House races take shape. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is running against Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) for the Democratic nod to take on former
This week, The New York Times released new polls that sent shock waves through the Democratic establishment, finding Donald Trump leading in all six key swing states, in some cases by startling margins. While President Biden has fared better in other recent polls, the bottom
The Biden administration will announce new tariffs on electric vehicle and solar cell imports from China, two major components of the administration's efforts to reduce U.S. emissions, officials confirmed to reporters. Officials on the call said tariffs will increase from 25
Wildfires may be releasing more planet-warming carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals than previously anticipated — by changing the composition of the soil systems that they burn, a new study has found. The charcoal-like remnants of charred wood and other organic compounds,
A Missouri man who crashed a rented U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House last year has pleaded guilty to damaging government property, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, was driving the truck on May 22 last year when he veered
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butler waged a series of attacks against President Biden's leadership in a recent commencement speech, criticizing the president's policies on abortion, gender ideology and the COVID-19 pandemic. In a commencement speech last Saturday at
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed a bill into law Monday that will prohibit transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identities in state public schools. The bill, titled the Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly Act, or
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) shot down speculation Monday that his wife, Casey DeSantis, has any interest in running for future office. During a press conference Monday, DeSantis was asked whether his wife would consider running for Florida governor in 2026 after he finishes
Award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has fled to Europe just days after he was sentenced to prison, lashings and confiscation of property by the Islamic Republic. “I arrived in Europe a few days ago after a long and complicated journey,” Rasoulof said in a statement
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday granted state Attorney General Kris Mayes' request to delay the enforcement of the state's 1864 abortion ban, preventing it from taking effect for the next several months. The state's high court granted a 90-day stay of the 1864 law on
Red Lobster is reportedly shuttering at least 48 of its locations, and a restaurant supply liquidator is auctioning off kitchen equipment from the impacted eateries this week.
A top Biden official said Monday the U.S. does not believe Israel’s “total victory” over the militant group Hamas is “likely or possible." Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell spoke about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas during the NATO Youth Summit in Miami just
OpenAI on Monday launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o, which promises improvements in its text, vision and audio capabilities. OpenAI unveiled the model during a live demonstration Monday, with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati saying it is a “huge
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Airlines sue Biden over fee disclosure rule The Biden administration is facing heat from major airlines over its new rule requiring airline companies to
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Unified Command crews carried out a controlled demolition Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, more than a month after it collapsed. A link of explosives was set off Monday, sending the crumpled steel section off the
Former President Trump’s nemesis in his New York trial took the stand Monday. Michael Cohen worked for more than 10 years as Trump’s attorney and fixer. At one time, Cohen famously said he would take a bullet for Trump. Cohen has become a staunch critic of the former president
NEW YORK — The jury that will decide former President Trump’s fate in his hush money trial finally heard on Monday from Michael Cohen, who provided some of the strongest implications yet of his former client’s role in the scheme at the heart of the case. As he’s done many times
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story New GPT-4o model released with improved 'ease of use' OpenAI revealed its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-4o, during a live demonstration Monday as tech companies remain
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is expected to appear at a political event alongside several political mega-donors in June, as speculation swirls over whether he will be tapped as former President Trump’s running mate. Scott is a featured speaker at a Washington, D.C., event on June 19
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Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Schumer: Permitting reform deal would be ‘virtually impossible’ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday threw cold water on the prospects of
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand Michael Cohen, the man who claims to have facilitated a hush money payment of thousands of dollars to a porn actor during the 2016
Accuracy in Media, a deliriously named far-right group known for doxxing students, revealed that some of Donald Trump’s biggest donors are among its top contributors. The conservative donors were revealed by the group’s 2022 tax returns reviewed by CNBC . The group reported
President Biden on Monday used a White House celebration marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to go after former President Trump, citing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his comments about immigrants. Biden and Vice President
Michael Cohen verified handwritten notes in court during Donald Trump’s hush-money trial Monday detailing the former president’s payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The notes were written on a bank statement of a wire transfer of $130,035, the amount of money paid to
An Army officer within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has resigned in protest over the Biden administration’s support for Israel in its war in Gaza, citing major ethical concerns for which he could not “justify staying silent any longer.” In his resignation letter —
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped former Vice Prime Minister Andrei Belousov on Sunday to serve as Russia’s new defense minister, replacing long-time Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a shake-up at the Kremlin. Belousov, an economist, was a surprise pick, underscoring how
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) emerged from court proceedings Monday in former President Trump’s hush money criminal trial and called the Manhattan courtroom "the most depressing thing I’ve ever been in.” “First of all, I’m disappointed in the courtroom. I’m hearing, ‘Mr.
Former President Trump on Monday laced into the New York judge handling his hush money trial after his former attorney, Michael Cohen, spent hours on the witness stand. Trump was asked as he exited the courtroom why a handful of elected officials joined him at the courthouse,
Almost two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most Americans still support abortion access. About 6 in 10 Americans think abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 8,709 adults released Monday. The
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) took aim at Michael Cohen outside a New York courtroom Monday as the onetime fixer for former President Trump took the stand in his hush money trial. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, Vance attempted to diminish Cohen’s credibility as he
By utilizing these drones, law enforcement gains real-time visibility of suspects, allowing for quicker interventions.