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Public school districts gut budgets to offset rising costs, falling enrollment

Most public school districts nationwide are slashing staff and budgets this summer as rising costs and falling enrollments squeeze their finances.

U.S. Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in August.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump’s Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife.

Trump’s support among rural Americans slips, new poll finds

President Trump's approval rating among rural Americans dropped to a new low of 50%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday.

Why the United Kingdom’s social media ban would never work in America

British children may benefit from the United Kingdom’s newly announced ban on social media access for those under 16, but American children and parents should not expect similar legislation here. After months of preparation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that the United Kingdom would ban children under 16 from using almost all major […]

With culture turning conservative, now is not the time to abandon public schools

After decades of losing ground, a new Gallup poll shows conservative views on sexual ethics are making a comeback. There is still much work to be done, however, which is why conservatives should not just retreat to private and charter schools. If conservatives want to win more hearts and minds, they are going to have […]

Israel’s ambassador to Christians might just fix the country’s public relations problems

Israel’s foreign ministry office created a new position in April with the hopes of brushing the dirt off its public image in the eyes of Christians. Now, George Deek, the special envoy to the Christian world, is becoming Israel’s poster child for international relations with the Christian West. Deek spoke on Sunday with a private […]

How did California release a child predator on bail after his conviction?

California’s criminal justice system is so weak that it will release child predators on bail after they have been convicted of their crimes, with no mind to the consequences and the threat to the public. The FBI has tracked down Carl Cacconie in Arizona after he spent nearly 10 months on the run. He had been convicted of six counts […]

Trump, Netanyahu tensions reach new high, complicating Iran deal

Tensions have never been higher between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the war they started together, threatening the viability of a U.S.-Iran peace deal signed over the weekend.  Trump is claiming victory in cutting off the Islamic Republic’s pathway to a nuclear weapon, while the deal also reopens...

Vance takes center stage with Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz

Vice President Vance is taking center stage as the U.S. is poised to sign a preliminary deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in what could prove to be a political opportunity or minefield as seeks to tout his credentials ahead of 2028. President Trump said on Monday the vice president will represent...

Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the central bank on the heels of an alarming May inflation report....

US strategic oil reserve hits lowest level since 1983

The U.S. supply of emergency oil has hit its lowest level since 1983, according to newly released federal data. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is down to 340.3 million barrels, according to the data released on Monday. The last time that levels were this low was 1983, when the Reagan administration was filling up the reserve...

Alaska election official rules Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan is ineligible on ballot

An Alaskan election official determined Monday that a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is ineligible to appear on the ballot.  “On review of the complaints and other information in the Division’s possession, I conclude that your declaration of candidacy was not properly filed with the Division because it was...

Thune says Congress needs more information about US-Iran peace deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he doesn’t yet have enough information to make a judgment about the peace deal between the United States and Iran announced by President Trump on Sunday, and he urged the administration to send senior officials to Capitol Hill to brief lawmakers on the details. “I don’t know enough...

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