The Obama Foundation touted progress on the construction of its presidential library Tuesday after President Trump mocked builders for being behind on developing the property. “We can’t wait to open our doors to the Obama Presidential Center next spring! In addition to a world-class museum, the 19.3-acre campus will feature a gymnasium, a fruit and...
A second federal judge on Tuesday determined President Trump exceeded his authority in using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans alleged to be gang members, blocking the administration from using it in the Southern District of New York. U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Trump ran afoul of the law, which only...
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Conservative group pushes ACA tax credits As lawmakers in the House struggle over potential deep cuts to Medicaid, a conservative group is pitching an extension of ObamaCare subsidies to blunt the coverage impact on the public and the...
{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a friendly sparring session over trade and Canada’s independence Tuesday in front of cameras in the Oval Office. The two leaders appeared friendly and at ease, even after Trump belittled Canada over social media only minutes before Carney arrived at the White House. ...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended President Trump’s immigration policies and plans for deep cuts at her agency in her first appearance before lawmakers since being confirmed. Noem, appearing before a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, was grilled by House Democrats over planned cuts for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity...
The Senate looks likely to sink the nomination of Ed Martin, President Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney for D.C., leaving his future in doubt amid a pressure campaign on the GOP from the president. Martin, who is already serving as interim U.S. attorney, can only do so for 120 days, leaving a May 20 deadline...
The Trump administration is cutting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program, which highlights energy efficient home appliances, an agency source told The Hill on Tuesday. According to the source, at a meeting Monday, staffers were told that Energy Star was being eliminated, as is the Climate Protection Partnerships division that houses it. Staffers...
President Trump on Tuesday announced Andrew Giuliani, an ally and son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, would lead a task force overseeing the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in North America. Trump convened a meeting of that task force at the White House with a host of FIFA and administration...
Two co-hosts of the popular liberal podcast “Pod Save America” mocked President Trump over comments he made Monday about their ex-boss, former President Obama. During a Monday meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump commented on the building of the Obama Presidential Center. "He's building his library in Chicago," Trump said of Obama during...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is under fire, as Sens. Andy Kim, Jerry Moran and Shelley Moore Capito responded to issues at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused the Biden administration of neglecting a government report highlighting issues with the air traffic control system.
Tillis' office put the onus on the Trump administration to pick a new interim U.S. attorney to avoid a left-wing court choosing someone after bucking Ed Martin's nomination.
While Trump portrayed the ceasefire as a straightforward military win, experts say the path to this moment was built on deliberate diplomatic escalation with Iran.
