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Trade deficit ticks up

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trade deficit ticks up The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new data from the Commerce Department. © Mario Tama, Getty...

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial was sent home again Thursday afternoon after her defense attorney blamed one "spurned" juror for causing deliberations to extend into Friday, which would be their seventh consecutive day. Jurors appear to be split 11-1 and will return to court Friday morning for another day of discussions, seeking to...

Missouri Supreme Court pauses GOP gerrymander, likely netting Democrats 1 House seat

Missouri’s Supreme Court suspended a congressional map that state Republicans drew last year that would have netted the GOP an additional House seat, likely...

Groundbreaking for Trump’s arch will begin soon, Burgum says

Construction crews could begin the excavation process for what will be President Donald Trump’s massive 250-foot-tall arch in as soon as the next two...

This week in Whoppers: Mamdani on ‘myth’ of tax flight; Jewish celebs defend Mark Ruffalo’s antisemitism, and more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed that New York City's taxes aren't causing high earners to flee to states like Florida or Texas.

Antisemites’ attack on Lander: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 4, 2026

NY Post readers discuss antisemitic attacks on Brad Lander at a rally outside of MSG, despite his anti-Israel stances.

The Trumpapalooza You Never Knew You Wanted

In the run-up to the midterms, the president’s final move is to make the election about himself.

Trump administration awards $2.7 million contract for Reflecting Pool repairs

The Trump administration is paying $2.7 million to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again, 10 weeks after the more than its $16 million renovation was completed.

Vance says AI companies must send power back to grid to address consumers’ concerns

Vice President J.D. Vance said Thursday that opposition to data centers stems from fears that the facilities powering the artificial-intelligence boom will overload the grid and raise electric bills.

Vance says Tucker Carlson is a friend, and he won’t ‘throw friends under the bus’

Vice President J.D. Vance pushed back Thursday against criticism of his friendship with conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson, who has been both a fierce critic of Israel and the Trump administration.

Ken Paxton turns down CNN debate offer in Senate race

In Texas' high-stakes Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has turned down an offer from CNN to debate his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico.

Vance defends Trump bid to cut prices, says Democratic policies would not work and hike taxes

Vice President J.D. Vance said Thursday that Democrats have no plans to combat inflation while President Trump is looking for ways to cut costs, hoping voters blame the party out of power for high prices.

Tucker Carlson: Wouldn’t vote for Mike Rogers ‘at gunpoint’

Tucker Carlson wants nothing to do with Mike Rogers, the GOP Senate candidate, in the Michigan race against Abdul El-Sayed.

Epstein witness sues Oversight Committee to avoid testifying about nondisclosure deals with women

Billionaire investor Leon Black thwarted a congressional subpoena Thursday and failed to show up to provide closed-door testimony about his relationship with late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and agreements he may have signed with some of the victims.

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