Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said President Biden's warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a "good step forward" in a Wednesday interview, but he hopes to see "even more" from the president going forward. “Well, I think it's a good step forward. I think we've
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a bill that calls for adding a citizenship question to the decennial census, re-upping an issue that the Supreme Court blocked in 2019. The legislation — titled the Equal Representation Act — cleared the chamber in a party-line 206-202
Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned from her title on Wednesday, just days after Miss USA did the same. In a post on Instagram, Srivastava said she had been “grappling with this decision” for months, but ultimately came to the decision to resign, saying, “I find that
Megyn Kelly sharply criticized South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Wednesday for writing an inaccurate account of a supposed meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in her new book and for changing her story repeatedly amid the fallout from a separate passage that details
Faculty at the University of Southern California voted to censure the university’s president and provost on Wednesday, citing the leadership’s poor handling of pro-Palestine student protests and decision to effectively cancel commencement. The USC Academic Senate voted 21-7,
A former quality inspector at Boeing’s largest parts supplier said Wednesday that he was pressured to hide defects found in airline parts, adding to scrutiny over the company’s quality control for its 737 aircraft. Santiago Paredes worked for over a decade as an inspector at
The House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup, torpedoing an effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to oust the GOP leader from the top job for his willingness to cut deals with Democrats on weighty
MSNBC anchor Ari Melber clashed with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in an interview on Wednesday, with the host challenging how the candidate has downplayed the “danger” of former President Trump and Kennedy hitting back that Melber is “perpetuating
President Biden on Wednesday expressed deep skepticism that former President Trump would accept November's election results if he loses, calling it "dangerous" behavior from his opponent. "The guy is not a democrat with a small 'd,'" Biden told CNN's Erin Burnett. “This is
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff urged more men to advocate for abortion rights on Tuesday, saying the key 2024 election issue is about more than just women, but families and all Americans. “This is an issue of fairness to women. Women are dying,” Emhoff told NBC’s Yamiche
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected in a new report that the extension of tax cuts passed as part of former President Trump’s signature 2017 tax law could add trillions of dollars to the nation’s deficits over roughly the next decade. Citing numbers from the Joint
The overwhelming majorities of both parties voted on Wednesday to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup in the House, dealing a major blow to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who pushed forward with her effort to oust the GOP leader from the top job
Republican Rep. Steve Womack (Ark.) on Wednesday lambasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), calling it a "petty political stunt." "Some members would rather upend Republicans’ work instead of advancing the conservative
President Biden’s move to pause a shipment of heavy bombs to Israel has drawn the fury of Republicans, further polarizing U.S. efforts to deter Israel from launching a bloody campaign in southern Gaza. The U.S. held back some 3,500 bombs that had already been approved for
President Biden on Wednesday warned he would stop supplying Israel with offensive weapons like bombs and artillery shells if Israeli forces launch an invasion of Rafah, laying down a clear line amid outcry over the conflict in Gaza. "Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a
Presented by AstraZeneca — Around 14 million Americans owe more than $1,000 in medical debt. {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congressional progressives want to eliminate medical debt Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is leading an effort to wipe out the medical
Former President Trump on Wednesday said it was "not the time" for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from the top job in the House, warning the effort displayed "disunity" in an election year. Trump gently criticized Greene,
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup, torpedoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) effort to oust the GOP leader from the top job. The chamber voted 359-43-7 on a motion to table Greene’s motion to
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump super PAC joins TikTok Former President Trump's super PAC has joined TikTok, the app that Trump's administration previously attempted to ban, as it seeks to spread its message
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lawmakers announce resolution to repeal Biden permitting rule Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday joined Sen. Dan Sullivan
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} d Evening Report © AP Georgia appeals court to weigh disqualifying Fani Willis from Trump case A Georgia appeals court has agreed to review a lower court’s decision not to remove Fulton County District
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House GOP lashes out at Biden over pause in Israeli arms shipment The top House Republicans with oversight of U.S. foreign and military
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Lawmakers call for FDIC chief's resignation Lawmakers are pressing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair (FDIC) Martin Gruenberg to resign after the regulator
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) launched an effort on the House floor Wednesday to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The move eventually failed after lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to protect Johnson from a conservative coup. Greene used a motion to vacate to force a
President Biden briefly held up sending weapons to Israel this week, and Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson promptly freaked out. The Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader sent a rare joint letter to Biden on Wednesday saying they were “alarmed at by media reports
Former President Trump’s hush money judge at a Tuesday sidebar conference warned him for “cursing audibly” while porn actor Stormy Daniels was testifying. “I understand that your client is upset at this point, but he is cursing audibly, and he is shaking his head visually and
A third mass grave was discovered Wednesday at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza’s media office announced, including some containing bodies without heads, raising concerns of potential war crimes after Israeli military sieges on the territory’s hospitals. The new discovery
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup, torpedoing an effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to oust the GOP leader from the top job. The chamber voted 359-43-7 on a motion to table Greene’s motion to
A draft report from House Republicans advocating for holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress accuses him of having hindered and impeded their impeachment inquiry into President Biden by withholding an audio recording of his conversation with special
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced an amendment to the must-pass legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend a program that provides broadband discounts to millions of Americans. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), JD Vance
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has launched an effort on the House floor to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Greene is using a motion to vacate to force a vote on Johnson's Speakership, the same tool used to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Most
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closed its civil rights probes into the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., saying there was “insufficient evidence” to say that the state discriminated against residents on the basis of race. This week, the agency said in letters to state
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) criticized Republicans for their focus on legislation related to home appliances instead of women’s reproductive health during a Mother’s Day press conference Wednesday. “We seem to have some Republicans who forget that the best Mother’s
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) moved to force a vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday, a momentous move that is all but certain to fail amid opposition from Democrats and conservative Republicans. Greene — who filed her motion to vacate against Johnson
The House approved a one-week extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority Wednesday, a short-term patch leadership brought to the floor as the Senate struggles to find a path forward on a five-year reauthorization bill ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline.
The Hill's reporters covering former President Trump's hush money criminal case answered questions about the ongoing trial in New York. Trump is standing trial on 34 counts of falsifying business records connected to hush money deals negotiated during his 2016 presidential
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing in case the current strain of avian flu circulating in the U.S. jumps to humans on a large scale, the agency’s commissioner told senators Wednesday. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told the Senate Appropriations Committee that
In places like New York, Denver, and Chicago, migrants are left to strike out on their own to support themselves.
Mexican authorities have helped slow the flow of migrants to the U.S. but the recent push may not stop them long-term.