Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) said Thursday he is planning to introduce a resolution condemning Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for using offensive language towards fellow lawmakers, including comments he made against New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. “I have
Republican strategist Karl Rove said Thursday the Congress-approved spending package will heavily influence the midterm election cycle next year. “I think it’ll have a huge impact on 2026, because remember, as these changes, particularly the Medicaid changes come into effect,
President Trump on Thursday visited Iowa to kick off a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding at an event that doubled as a victory lap for the passage of a major legislative package. Trump spoke at a “Salute to America” event in Des Moines,
A jubilant president celebrated with a campaign-style speech, complete with attacks on his critics.
President Trump on Thursday floated the idea of hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House next year as part of celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary. Trump told supporters at a "Salute to America" event in Iowa that there would be a
President Trump ordered the Department of the Interior to look at raising revenue at national parks by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists. Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to develop a “strategy” to boost revenue
President Trump on Thursday used remarks in Iowa ahead of Independence Day to take aim at Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City who has become a favorite target of criticism for Republicans. "This guy is a communist at the highest level, and he wants
The United Parcel Service (UPS) said on Thursday that it is offering buyouts to full-time U.S. delivery drivers as part of the company’s “largest network reconfiguration” ever. “As we navigate an unprecedented business landscape, we are executing the largest network
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the Thursday passage of the GOP's spending bill symbolizes a "dark day for rural America," citing cuts to federal funding for medical centers and hospitals in rural and more remote areas. “While Republicans celebrate the passage of the largest
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House sends megabill to Trump's desk with $150B in military spending The “big, beautiful bill” is heading to President Trump’s desk and it
President Trump’s tariffs have increased the price of beer, beef and grilling ahead of holiday celebrations for Independence Day, according to analysis from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee. A Thursday report from the minority party says the new price for a six-pack of
The Trump administration is sending some 200 Marines to Florida to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its deportation raids in the state, the U.S. military announced Thursday. The Marines, which will come from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 based in New River,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will be in South Carolina next week, where he will meet with voters and visit some of the state’s more rural counties, as speculation continues about a potential presidential run in 2028. Newsom, during the two-day trip announced by the South
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's megabill means for your taxes With the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” headed to President Trump’s desk for signature Friday, wealthy
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House sends GOP megabill to Trump's desk The House approved the Senate's version of the Republican policy bill, sending major cuts to climate-friendly tax credits to Trump's desk. © Greg Nash The legislation
Iran will not retaliate further against the United States's strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program or pursue nuclear “militarization,” according to one of the country’s top diplomats. “As long as there is no act of aggression being perpetrated by the United States
President Trump kicked off his July Fourth weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Thursday evening, hours after the House passed the final "big, beautiful bill" full of Trump's domestic priorities. The reconciliation package — which includes sweeping tax cuts, a crackdown on
Presented by Vaccinate Your Family {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress passes massive Medicaid cuts, setting up midterm battle With the GOP successfully passing the largest Medicaid cuts in history through President Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” the
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What Canada's decision to scrap its tech tax means for future trade talks Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax (DST) to restart trade negotiations with the U.S. represents a boon for major tech firms and could be
President Trump said Thursday his administration would begin sending letters out to other countries this week informing them of tariff rates they would have to pay to do business in the United States, downplaying his desire to strike dozens of individual trade deals. "My
Members of the House Freedom Caucus staked out strong opposition to the Senate-passed version of the “one big, beautiful bill” of President Trump’s tax and spending priorities on Wednesday, threatening to derail the megabill unless the House made further changes. All of them
A group of Los Angeles immigrant advocates sued the Trump administration on Wednesday in U.S. District Court, alleging a systemic pattern of racially motivated arrests. Five individual workers and four civil rights groups filed the federal lawsuit against Homeland Security
President Trump said Thursday he made “no progress” during his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on attempts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. "We had a call. It was a pretty long call. Talked about a lot of things, including Iran,” Trump told reporters on Thursday as
YouTube is “engaged in productive discussions” with President Trump’s lawyers in his case against the social media platform for banning his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, court documents show. In a court filing from late May, the two sides asked the judge to
With the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” headed to President Trump’s desk for signature Friday, wealthy Americans are poised to receive significant tax breaks partly offset by steep cuts to social welfare programs. The bill makes 2017 tax breaks from Trump’s first term permanent,
The Republican megabill passed by Congress on Thursday contains an extension and expansion of a program to compensate Americans who developed cancer from radiation exposure linked to the U.S. nuclear weapons program. The megabill revives a compensation program for victims who
Thursday's megabill vote cemented the hard-liners' reputation for capitulation.
The Supreme Court in an apparent 7-2 decision Thursday cleared the way for the Trump administration to restart plans to deport a group of convicted criminals to the war-torn country of South Sudan who have no ties there. Last month, the high court lifted U.S. District Judge
Rep. Andy Ogles has called on Interior Secretary Doug Burgam to consider adding President Trump to Mount Rushmore, citing his recent achievements, while Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has proposed legislation to carve Trump's likeness onto the monument.
With the signature policy bill of President Trump’s second term hanging in the balance this week, the president and his allies got to work, using a mixture of vinegar and honey to win over skeptics and ensure its final passage. It was a week of late night meetings and phone
On Thursday the Environmental Protection Agency placed at least 139 employees on administrative leave after they signed and publicized a “ declaration of dissent ” against Administrator Lee Zeldin and the greater Trump administration. “Since the Agency’s founding in 1970, EPA
Donald Trump’s budget bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives Thursday and now awaits the president’s signature, will balloon immigration and border enforcement spending astonishingly—so much so that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s budget will overshadow
The Supreme Court announced on Thursday that next term it will hear two cases on state bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports, setting the stage for a potential landmark decision on the future of transgender rights in general. The two cases— Little v. Hecox and West
Wisconsin Representative Derrick “ Little Bitch ” Van Orden stooped to a new low Thursday after passing Donald Trump’s behemoth budget bill. While other Republicans have tried to obfuscate the fact that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will serve to enrich the wealthiest and shred
Cardinal Robert McElroy, the archbishop of Washington D.C., slammed President Trump’s immigration policies by describing the administration’s measures as “inhumane” and “morally repugnant.” “It’s right to be able to control our borders. However, what’s going on now is something
Plus: US adds more jobs than expected as tariffs loom {beacon} THE HOUSE passed President Trump’s agenda bill Thursday afternoon after another all-nighter, sending the legislation to Trump’s desk to be signed into law on Independence Day. The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill”
Former President Biden said President Trump’s tax and spending bill is “reckless” and “cruel” after it passed the House on Thursday. “The Republican budget bill is not only reckless — it’s cruel. It slashes Medicaid and takes away health care from millions of Americans,” Biden
Layoffs across the United States have climbed to the highest level since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down economies around the world, according to a new report that was published on Wednesday. The report, which was released by the executive coaching firm
China knocked the newly announced U.S. trade deal with Vietnam, saying Beijing “firmly opposes” any deal that disadvantages its economy and pledged to take “countermeasures” to protect its own interests. The trade deal with Vietnam, which President Trump announced on Wednesday,
House Republicans approved a massive package Thursday of President Trump’s domestic priorities, ending months of fierce debate and internal GOP clashes to deliver a huge victory to the president just before the holiday weekend. The legislation delivers virtually all the key
GOP Representative Robert Bresnahan voted for Trump’s budget on Thursday, conveniently after he dumped his shares of stock in a Medicaid provider. The Pennsylvania representative sold his Centene stock in May, just one week before he voted “yes” on an early House version of the
Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is on its way to his desk thanks to a 218-214 vote in the House. MAGA representatives, however, could hardly wait after the vote was over to reveal that some of their biggest advertising points on the bill to working-class America were
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized a Washington Post reporter on Thursday over the journalist's reporting, calling her "a clear political op." Post reporter Ellen Nakashima "appears to be actively harassing ODNI staff," Gabbard wrote Thursday on social
The State Department announced Wednesday it would target entities and individuals connected to Iran and Hezbollah with new sanctions. Six entities and four vessels associated with Iran were sanctioned for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction related to the purchase,
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested by officers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday in Studio City, DHS announced on X.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being delusional as ever about the exorbitant cost of Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” During an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street Thursday, Bessent did his best to defend his title as a “fiscal hawk” despite the estimates from
Managers are now using AI to make decisions about raises, promotions, and even firings, according to a new survey.
Three Democratic senators said Thursday they were launching an investigation into the Trump administration's more than five-month pause on new sanctions against Russia related to its war in Ukraine. “Instead of taking clearly available steps to pressure the aggressors,
The Supreme Court declined on Thursday to hear a case seeking to revive a Montana law that required parental consent for minors seeking abortions. The state argued the law should be allowed to take effect, because “fundamental parental rights” outweigh a right to privacy that