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Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee

Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has departed the disaster relief agency in yet another leadership upheaval. A memo to FEMA staff on Tuesday disclosed that Evans was departing, according to Politico’s E&E News. Evans had been in charge of FEMA since December, after David Richardson, her predecessor as...

Marty Makary’s tenure as head of FDA ends with ‘difficulty’

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down on Tuesday, capping weeks of pressure and rumors that his job was in jeopardy. The agency’s top food regulator, Kyle Diamantas, will take over, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump told reporters ahead of his trip to China on Tuesday that Makary had been “having some difficulty” in the role. ...

Hegseth in the hotseat

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth in the hotseat House and Senate GOP lawmakers vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. © Greg Nash Republicans in both chambers...

South Carolina Republicans decline to consider redistricting in blow to Trump

South Carolina's Senate on Monday declined to extend its legislative calendar to consider drawing new GOP-favored congressional lines, dealing a blow to President Trump before the midterms this fall. The measure failed via a 29-17 vote after Trump on Monday urged Republicans to back the extension. “South Carolina Republicans: BE BOLD AND COURAGEOUS, just like...

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’

Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now

Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.

Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues

Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.

Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over ‘slinging margaritas’ in heated Senate clash

Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.

Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump’s endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an ‘Uncle Tom’ and ‘lynchman’ after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

Alabama lawmaker Juandalynn Givan launches blistering attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an "Uncle Tom" over redistricting ruling.

Awkward moment kicks off interview with ex-Biden adviser, drawing derision for Dem California gov candidate

California governor candidate Xavier Becerra is facing criticism after asking a reporter for a profile piece and not a gotcha interview before a sit-down.

Ignore Mamdani’s gaslighting — NYC subway violence is worse than you remember

Last week’s fatal shoving of 76-year-old Ross Falzone down a flight of Manhattan subway steps is an outrage-inducing sign of New York City’s steep...

Mamdani’s war on the wealthy: Letters to the Editor — May 13, 2026

NY Post readers discuss Mayor Mamdani driving billionaires’ businesses, like Ken Griffin’s Citadel, out of NYC.

Is Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ fight done?

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 42 ZO, THAT’S IT? For months, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pressed the case that Albany must raise income and...

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