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The most important election Washington isn’t talking about

Armenia's parliamentary election on June 7 will test whether the small democracy can chart its own future and how much the United States is willing to help it do so, as it attempts to loosen its dependence on Russia and reorient itself toward the West.

Trump: Reflecting Pool work wasn’t simply ‘paint job’

President Trump dismissed criticism of the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations on Friday, rejecting claims the project amounted to merely a "paint job." “The Great Reflecting Pool, that stretches between The Lincoln Memorial and The Washington Monument, just opened to ‘rave reviews’ but, maliciously or not, some say, like The Washington Post, it was...

Low utilization is closing rural hospitals

Rural hospital closures are the result of failed policies that ignored economic realities, and regulatory relief is the solution to make rural healthcare more sustainable.

Sexual misconduct reform in Congress requires more than resignations

Two members of Congress resigned on April 13, 2026, after being accused of abusing their power to prey on women staff, prompting a bipartisan effort to improve the reporting process for sexual misconduct in Congress.

Chicago Bears vote to advance stadium project in Indiana

The Chicago Bears appear to be headed to Northwest Indiana after the board of directors voted to advance its stadium project.

Trump says he hopes ‘less shackled’ Pulte shrinks intelligence agencies

President Trump said he’s hopeful acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte will shrink the size of his new office, saying it’s “too big.” The comments came in an interview the president gave The Wall Street Journal amid controversy over his installation of Pulte, who will also remain at the helm of the Federal Housing...

A bipartisan summit is the best way to address debt, make Social Security solvent

The federal budget deficit is projected to reach 120 percent of GDP by 2036, and 175 percent by 2046, due to a combination of tax cuts and increased spending, requiring both tax increases and benefit reductions to address the issue.

MAGA agenda struggling as judge, Republicans rebuke Trump initiatives 

While the administration continues to launch controversial initiatives, the institutions designed to provide checks and balances are pushing back, because there is a right and a wrong way to do things. The result is a president who increasingly finds himself spending time defending plans instead of advancing them. And the only accomplishment has been a birthday celebration. 

US economy shows new sign of resilience; Senate funds ICE after all-nighter

Click in for The Hill's midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon}   12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT   June 5, 2026 | By Cate Martel Today in DC: ☀️ 88° View Online | Sign up Happy Friday! I’ve been listening to Taylor Swift’s new “Toy Story 5” song all morning. “Man, it's been a while, But I knew it, I knew you.” 🎵   In...

Ilhan Omar casts lone Democratic no vote on Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package

Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) was the only Democrat to vote against a bill that passed the House Thursday that would provide new military assistance to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia, breaking with her party as it delivered a bipartisan blow to President Trump’s foreign policy. “I have always, and will continue, to stand with...

WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: ‘Maybe, maybe not’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to rule out a 2028 presidential run, saying expanding healthcare matters more than pursuing higher office.

Ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent endorses GOP Senate primary challenger as Trump backs Lindsey Graham

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorses Mark Lynch, a candidate challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina GOP U.S. Senate primary.

Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fight

Democrats who demanded scrutiny of Kavanaugh allegations face criticism for silence on abuse claims against Senate candidate Graham Platner.

Trump admin slams ‘two-tiered’ policing after British cops cuffed dying man deemed racist by killer

The Trump administration condemned the handling of Henry Nowak's murder in Britain, calling two-tiered policing a symptom of civilizational decline.

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