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Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump-approved map

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

Canada Knuckles Under

Playing the game of tariffs chicken.

DC’s shadow representative not seeking reelection

Oye Owolewa, the District of Columbia's shadow representative, will not seek reelection in 2026 after five years in office. “I’m incredibly proud of our work since assuming this office. Ever since you first elected me in 2020, I took it upon myself to raise the bar. Together, we did just that!” Owolewa, a Democrat, said...

Trump administration halts offshore wind project in Rhode Island

The Trump administration on Friday issued an order stopping all activities of a wind energy project in Rhode Island that could have supplied electricity to 350,000 homes.  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in a letter sent to Ørsted, the Danish company operating the project, said the stop work order seeks "to address concerns...

Kudlow on Trump Intel agreement: ‘I am very, very uncomfortable ‘

Fox Business's Larry Kudlow expressed concern on Friday over the Trump administration's move to take a 10 percent stake in mega chipmaker Intel. “I am very, very uncomfortable with that idea. I’m very uncomfortable with that one, but that’s a conversation for another meal on another day," Kudlow told economist Stephen Moore, in an interview...

Trump administration halts offshore wind project in Rhode Island

The Trump administration on Friday issued an order stopping all activities of a wind energy project in Rhode Island that could have supplied electricity to 350,000 homes.  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in a letter sent to Ørsted, the Danish company operating the project, said the stop work order seeks "to address concerns...

DC’s shadow representative not seeking reelection

Oye Owolewa, the District of Columbia's shadow representative, will not seek reelection in 2026 after five years in office. “I’m incredibly proud of our work since assuming this office. Ever since you first elected me in 2020, I took it upon myself to raise the bar. Together, we did just that!” Owolewa, a Democrat, said...

Kudlow on Trump Intel agreement: ‘I am very, very uncomfortable ‘

Fox Business's Larry Kudlow expressed concern on Friday over the Trump administration's move to take a 10 percent stake in mega chipmaker Intel. “I am very, very uncomfortable with that idea. I’m very uncomfortable with that one, but that’s a conversation for another meal on another day," Kudlow told economist Stephen Moore, in an interview...

Noem condemns Abrego Garcia release: A ‘new low’

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the Friday release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., calling it a "new low." Abrego Garcia has been petitioning for his release from federal custody since his March deportation to El Salvador. U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes on Friday ordered the...

Republican senators depart for Taiwan, Indo-Pacific trip

“We live in the most dangerous national security moment since World War II,” Sen. Wicker told NewsNation before his departure.

Chicago mayor slams Trump over possible crime crackdown: ‘Uncalled for’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) slammed President Trump over possibly sending the national guard to Chicago after his D.C. crime crackdown, calling the president's plans to target the Windy City "offensive." “Certainly, we have grave concerns about the impact of any unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to the City of Chicago. The problem with...

Vance says Bolton FBI raid was not retribution

Vice President Vance said the Friday raid on former national security adviser John Bolton’s residence was not retribution for his political commentary critiquing the Trump administration. “We're in the very early stages of an ongoing investigation into John Bolton. I will say we're going to let that investigation proceed,” Vance said during a clip of...

Judge rules against Alligator Alcatraz

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Florida judge orders Alligator Alcatraz dismantled A federal judge in Florida ordered late Thursday that some of Alligator Alcatraz be shut down and barred the Sunshine State from bringing in more migrants to the detention facility in a blow to the administration as it...

CDC’s plummeting morale 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story CDC’s plummeting morale It’s been a difficult time for public health professionals working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). © AP On Aug. 8, a gunman sprayed hundreds of bullets at buildings on the agency’s...

Vance says classified documents led to Bolton raid

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Bolton investigated over classified documents, Vance says The FBI raided the home of John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, early Friday. Vice President Vance pointed to classified documents as the reason. © Associated Press...

Powell opens door to rate cut at Jackson Hole

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Powell tees up rate cut, but warns of inflation risks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank faces “significant uncertainty” as it attempts to navigate the impact of President Trump’s policies, suggesting the...

Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake President Trump said Friday that Intel has agreed to give the U.S. government a 10 percent stake in the company. © Chiang Ying-ying, Associated Press “They’ve agreed to do it, and I think it’s a great deal for them,” Trump...

Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal data

Pennsylvania's top elections officer refused to provide the Trump administration with sensitive personal information of the state's voters, arguing that it would violate state law and that the request was an attempt to expand the federal government's role in the electoral process.

IRS halts layoff plans, looks to rehire some fired employees 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is halting its layoff plan and aims to re-staff the agency. "As the IRS works to modernize and implement President Trump’s agenda, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are committed to ensuring the agency is staffed appropriately to serve the American people effectively and efficiently,” said a Treasury spokesperson...

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