The Islamic Republic of Iran created the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to collect tolls for ships seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz’s international waters. The normal toll? $2 million. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly controls the Authority. That matters because the U.S. designates the Revolutionary Guards in its entirety as a terrorist group. […]
In yet another sign that former Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president again in 2028, she has rolled out a new slogan: “This is a moment when there are no bad ideas.” Unfortunately, the ideas Harris rattled off after making that statement were terrible, and also entirely about helping Democrats take and keep […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) could soon provide access to a $1.776 billion compensation fund to allies of President Trump who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the Biden administration. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday announced the creation of an "anti-weaponization fund" that will "have the power to issue formal apologies and monetary...
As we enter peak home-buying season, you may notice your neighborhood suddenly covered with "for sale" signs. Depending on where you live, some of those homes may be "overpriced."
A railway safety bill that was championed by Vice President Vance is highlighting populist versus free-market tensions, offering a test for Republican lawmakers who are set to mark up a major transportation bill this week as ideological factions fight for the future of the party. At issue is whether the Railway Safety Act, or provisions from it,...
Like weather forecasters, “futurists” and other so-called experts, economists don’t really know what’s going to happen. Why? Because economic forecasts are structurally flawed.
The Hill presents three hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania primaries on Tuesday May 19, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. EDT to 10:00 p.m. EDT. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The Hill’s Cory Smith, joined by The Hill's Political...
Forget shouting matches and partisan sniping, John Kasich says he's ready to tell political leaders to "knock it off, settle down and get things fixed." Ohio's former Republican governor is getting that chance with the launch of his new SiriusXM program, "The John Kasich Show." "We're in a world today where in order to make...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who took over after former Justice Department (DOJ) Secretary Pam Bondi was ousted, will testify Tuesday morning before a Senate Appropriations Committee panel on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking $40.8 billion for DOJ, a 13 percent increase from 2026 levels. Blanche is likely to...
Rep. Vince Fong introduced legislation requiring California to repay its $21 billion unemployment debt before spending federal money on other programs.
