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Thune’s remarks highlight brewing battle over Fed chair

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: A showdown over the leadership of the Federal Reserve is ramping up ahead of a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominee for chair set for next week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday urged the administration to “wrap up” its investigation of...

Kennedy’s new podcast might satisfy MAHA, but it won’t save ‘Republican bacon’

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new podcast stands to gratify his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) base after recent letdowns, though whether it will be able to energize this voting bloc ahead of the midterms remains dubious. This latest project from Kennedy comes as his place within the Trump administration has...

Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax served as the 41st lt governor under Gov. Ralph Northam between Jan. 13, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2022.

Federal judge blocks Indiana ban on student ID for voting

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Indiana's SB 10, ruling the ban on student IDs for voting likely burdens young voters' rights.

Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to ‘choose wisely’ on deal with US: ‘We are locked and loaded’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iranian leaders to "choose wisely" and accept a peace agreement with the U.S. on Thursday.

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.

Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion ‘very important’

Young American men are increasingly turning to religion, with a new Gallup poll showing a dramatic rise in religiosity among men under 30 since 2023.

FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged

Rep. Eric Swalwell invited Epstein survivor Teresa Helm to the State of the Union before resigning over alleged sexual misconduct with multiple women.

Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: ‘This is a direct result of Donald Trump’s war of choice’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says high fuel prices across America are directly due to President Donald Trump's war against Iran.

Homeland Security official’s killing leaves agency ‘devastated’ as vetting breakdown exposed

The killing of DHS official Lauren Bullis by a naturalized citizen exposes major immigration vetting failures, according to DHS and policy experts.

Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations that legal experts say could also trigger disciplinary action like disbarment.

Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments

Billionaire Tom Steyer surges to the forefront of California's governor race with a 21% lead, backed by $112 million in personal campaign donations.

Anna Paulina Luna says she’s ‘very confident’ votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick

Rep. Luna said bipartisan support is building to expel Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, who was found to have committed dozens of ethics violations and is facing a pending criminal indictment.

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