Prominent Democrats said Wednesday that any increases to defense spending beyond the budget limits agreed to as part of a bipartisan deal last year must also be met with parity for domestic programs. In remarks to the press on Wednesday, Senate Appropriations Chair Patty
Jewish Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) said she voted against the bill that would crack down on antisemitism on college campuses because, in her view, anti-Zionism is not “inherently” antisemitism, and the measure that passed through the House would “stifle” free speech rights.
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will give more than $26.9 million in grants in support of clean energy projects across the country. “Energy efficient upgrades are a surefire way to bring down costs and shore up resiliency for communities across the nation,”
Former President Trump on Wednesday used his off day from attending court in New York City to lambast the criminal cases against him as “bullshit” during one of his first battleground events since going on trial. Trump spoke to supporters in Freeland, Mich., where he lashed out
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) suggested this week that he wants to remain at the top of the GOP in the next Congress despite fierce pushback from conservatives who are furious with his leadership style and want him gone at the end of the term — or even sooner. During an
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US losing ground to Russia in geopolitical battle over Africa The expected withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger will endanger U.S. counter-terrorism
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said Tuesday there is “no difference” to her whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) keeps his job or Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) becomes Speaker. “We are passing the democratic agenda each and every day that we're here. We have a slim majority in
More than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef are under recall, the USDA announced Wednesday, due to possible E. coli contamination.
Spuds won’t be considered a starch following protests from more than a dozen senators. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she received assurances Wednesday that potatoes will not be reclassified as a grain, a move she feared would give the impression that one of Maine’s key
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Florida, Arizona illustrate complicated abortion landscape Since the end of Roe v. Wade, abortion access has been a state-by-state patchwork of laws that’s almost constantly in flux. That
A bicameral host of Black lawmakers on Wednesday reintroduced legislation offering protections against hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) gathered outside the Capitol with fellow lawmakers, as well as Adjoa B. Asamoah,
Presented by BP — The Fed may not cut until November. {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story High interest rates aren't going anywhere The central bank doesn't expect to cut rates anytime soon as progress on inflation plateaus,
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has written to Formula 1's owner Liberty Media demanding answers on the exclusion of Andretti Global from the glitzy sport's starting grid. The letter, addressed to Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, raises concerns about "apparent anti-competitive
Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) sharply criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday for her decision to oppose their antisemitism legislation, and for her rationale for opposing it. Greene in a social media post said she would vote
Congress has created an "enormous threat to the safety and well-being of veterans" by blocking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports of mental incompetency from entering the federal background check system, gun reform groups said in a letter to lawmakers this week. The
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Raskin calls Republican senator ‘climate fatalist’ The Senate Budget Committee’s Democratic majority and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) took aim at the oil
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) claimed in a Wednesday interview that President Biden is “afraid” of pro-Palestinian protesters while urging the president to take action against them. “He's afraid of the protesters,” Graham said on Fox News’s “America Reports” to hosts
At least two House Republicans voted against the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday … because they think the bill criminalizes Christian beliefs. The bill passed the House by a vote of 320–91 . Twenty-one Republicans voted against it. Among them were Matt Gaetz and
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A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © AP Colleges scrambling to resolve campus protests As pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations jolt campuses across the country, colleges are increasingly turning to ways to deescalate the
The House on Wednesday approved controversial legislation that would reinstate rights to drill in a wildlife refuge that were overturned by the Biden administration. The bill, which passed in a 214-199 vote, would reinstate six oil and gas leases to drill in the Arctic
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, is raising concerns over Saudi Arabia’s intention to pursue a civil nuclear program with the U.S., citing the country’s “appalling human rights practices” and desire for nuclear weapons.
Halle Berry's next starring role is on Capitol Hill: The "Monster's Ball" star is joining a bipartisan group of five female senators to make the push for menopause research funding. The 57-year-old actor will be present Thursday to announce a new bill that proponents call the
Conservative House lawmakers sparred with campus protesters Wednesday at George Washington University (GW), where they toured the pro-Palestinian encampment that still stands despite repeated calls from the university for its removal. In videos on social media, Republican Reps.
The House approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses, a measure that hit the floor as pro-Palestinian protests roil universities across the country. The chamber approved the bipartisan legislation — titled the Antisemitism Awareness
Congressional Republicans, led by Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution Wednesday that would undo the Biden administration’s rules regulating tailpipe emissions. “This is a de-facto electric vehicle
While no one can predict exactly when the first storm will appear, we already know its name: Alberto.
Story at a glance Most girls report feeling lonely, according to new research from Girl Scouts of the USA. The Girl Scouts hired Wakefield Research to conduct an online survey of 1,000 American girls between the ages of five and 13 in March. The survey found that 64 percent
The Arizona legislature secured just enough votes on Wednesday to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban that was revived by the state’s Supreme Court in April. The decision to nix the archaic law appears on track to pass thanks to the votes of every Democratic lawmaker, as well as
Former President Trump on Wednesday praised New York law enforcement for forcibly clearing demonstrators from a Columbia University building amid intense protests over the war in Gaza. The former president praised police for entering Hamilton Hall and arresting dozens of people
Colleges are taking more definitive action to end the pro-Palestinian student protests that have sprung up nationwide, either through police force or peaceful agreement between demonstrators and campus leaders. Multiple universities this week have sent in law enforcement to
More than 1 in 10 LGBTQ youth said they have attempted suicide in the past year, according to a new survey. The survey from The Trevor Project found 12 percent of LGBTQ youth aged 13 to 24 said they attempted suicide in the past year. Thirty-nine percent of the same group said
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) said Wednesday he’s ready for the “chaos” that has plagued the House for much of 2023 and 2024 to end next week, when a bipartisan group of lawmakers is expected to vote to quash a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from
Former President Trump on Wednesday confirmed he told Secret Service agents he wanted to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while he mocked the claim that he lunged at officers in his vehicle when they refused. Trump, speaking to supporters in Wisconsin, complained at length
The Senate on Wednesday took the first step toward passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the final must-pass piece of legislation until the fall. Senators voted 89 to 10 to overcome the first procedural hurdle and move toward
Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday voted to repeal a Civil War-era law that banned nearly all abortions, after a pair of Republican senators joined with all Democrats. The Republican-controlled Senate had enough votes to pass legislation repealing the 1864 law by a razor-thin
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google will present closing arguments Thursday and Friday in the government's case alleging the tech giant has illegally maintained and operated a monopoly in the online search market. The closing arguments will bring Google and the DOJ
The Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives has cruised to victory in a New York special election, dealing a further blow to Republicans’ slim majority in the chamber. State Senator Tim Kennedy defeated Republican Gary Dickson on Tuesday night in the solidly blue
Americans are increasingly viewing China as an “enemy” of the U.S., according to a new survey. The survey, from the Pew Research Center, found 42 percent of Americans said they think China is an “enemy” to their country, up 4 points from last year at a similar time. In both
Before students take the leap—and tens of thousands of dollars in loans—Congress and colleges should help make sure they have the full picture.
Prosecutors say they want Harvey Weinstein to face trial again this fall, after an appeals court last week overturned the former Hollywood movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction. Weinstein was on hand in a Manhattan courthouse Wednesday as prosecutors from the Manhattan District