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Centrist Democrats beef up affordability message

Centrist Democrats are seeking to flex their messaging muscles ahead of the midterms, with a nonprofit affiliated with an influential group of House Democratic moderates set to host its...

Dem tied to cartel operative says ‘White nationalists’ joining immigration enforcement to ‘hunt down people’

Democrat Bobby Pulido faces backlash for claiming immigration enforcement is racially motivated, with critics saying he smeared Border Patrol agents.

Supreme Court puts Big Brother on trial — and your privacy on the line

These technologies are a crime-fighting boon, but in the wrong hands they could cost all...

Mamdani’s ‘citizen engagement’ scam is nothing but taxpayer-funded astroturf

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is burning city cash to stage angry crowds to demand the...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—May 1

1992—The Ninth Circuit, in an opinion written by Judge Betty B. Fletcher and joined...

Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS

Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during which the president can deploy U.S. forces without the authorization of...

A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats’ unpaid debt to Black voters

For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same.

Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) that could redraw the political map ahead of November. Meanwhile, long‑standing U.S.-Germany relations have...

Trump’s ‘revenge tour’ has its hits and its misses 

President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “revenge tour” must be done judiciously, or it will do more harm than good. 

Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating 

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump has never been this unpopular. And it’s not even close. His two lowest points from his first term...

Trump administration says Iran war ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" following the ceasefire deal reached between the U.S. and Iran. Friday marks 60 days since the administration formally notified Congress, on May 2, of the conflict. In a statement to NewsNation, The Hill's sister network,...

A ‘chop the top’ approach could save Social Security

Some are coalescing around the idea of capping Social Security benefits for top earners.

White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff

President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption.

Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap

In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing two prominent primary challengers on his right. He has been...

Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy

A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R). Several Democratic senators who spoke to The Hill...

Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda

The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability Agenda," a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen...

Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that "people should have second chances." Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, "The dude has...

What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website

The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs.

Transgender Idahoans sue over bathroom law

Six transgender Idaho residents on Thursday sued the state over a new law banning them from using sex-designated public restrooms in public buildings and private businesses, asking a federal judge to strike the law from the books. Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union and its Idaho-based affiliate, along with Lambda Legal, filed the lawsuit...

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