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Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump’s renovations of Kennedy Center

Cultural preservation groups urged a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction blocking major renovations to the Kennedy Center ahead of the scheduled project.

Miranda Devine: The Biden admin’s COVID vaccine cover-up and lies can no longer be denied – or the damage it caused

As Dr. Anthony Fauci’s right-hand man, David Morens, was charged this week with conspiracy...

This is the contest LA needs this November

A former reality-TV star for LA mayor? That prospect is now looking plausible.

James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: Survey

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Mich.) is the leading Republican candidate in Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, according to new polling. Glengariff Group, Inc. published new polling data for the race on Tuesday from likely GOP primary voters in the state. James garnered 37 percent of support in the survey, followed by businessman Perry Johnson with 19.8...

Johnson quashes farm bill rebellion to pass budget blueprint for reconciliation 2.0

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday quashed a rebellion over the farm bill to allow the House to adopt a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement. The 215-211-1 party-line vote, with Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) voting present, brings Congress one step closer to ending the Department of Homeland Security...

James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: Survey

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Mich.) is the leading Republican candidate in Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, according to new polling. Glengariff Group, Inc. published new polling data for the race on Tuesday from likely GOP primary voters in the state. James garnered 37 percent of support in the survey, followed by businessman Perry Johnson with 19.8...

Johnson quashes farm bill rebellion to pass budget blueprint for reconciliation 2.0

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday quashed a rebellion over the farm bill to allow the House to adopt a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement. The 215-211-1 party-line vote, with Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) voting present, brings Congress one step closer to ending the Department of Homeland Security...

Case against West Virginia woman accused of plotting Trump assassination is dismissed

Charges against Morgan Morrow, the West Virginia woman who was arrested in January for alleged terroristic threats linked to a social media post about President Donald Trump and a sniper, have been dismissed. 

Trump says US government’s Intel stock made the country $30B in last 90 days

President Trump said on Wednesday that federal stock holdings in Intel generated over $30 billion over the last several months, after he authorized the U.S. government’s investment in the struggling semiconductor chip manufacturing company last summer. “I’m very proud of that Company in that I am responsible for making the United States of America over...

UN nuclear chief: Russia taking highly enriched uranium from Iran under discussion 

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency said on Tuesday that Russia remains open to removing highly enriched uranium, a critical component of nuclear weapon development, from Iran.  Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of ensuring Iran loses this supply or that its enrichment is diluted during an interview with The Associated Press. Grossi leads...

Appeals court declines to rehear Trump’s challenge to $83M E Jean Carroll verdict

An appeals court on Wednesday declined to rehear President Trump’s challenge to an $83.3 million verdict for defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to reject a so-called “en banc” hearing, or by the full bench of judges, paves the way for Trump to ask the Supreme Court...

FedEx, UPS say they will give tariff refunds to customers: What to know

Shipping giants FedEx and UPS are vowing to return refunded money to costumers in the wake of a February court ruling that invalidated the Trump administration's widespread tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

US and Iran hold economic standoff

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story US and Iran hold economic standoff The economic front in the U.S. war against Iran is reaching a crisis point for both sides, as negotiations on an end to the war remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program. © Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press File Iran’s...

Trump considers reduction of US troops in Germany

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump considers reduction of US troops in Germany President Trump said on Wednesday that he is reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, with the determination to be made over the “next short period...

Powell plans to stay

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans as Warsh inches closer Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he plans to stay on at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of...

Health costs still a top voter concern, poll finds

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Poll shows health costs driving voter concerns Health costs continue to top the public’s list of affordability worries, and while Democrats have an edge over Republicans, both parties need to do more to convince independents, according to a...

Six takeaways from Hegseth’s first hearing since Iran war started

House Democrats came out firing during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first hearing since the Iran war started, peppering the Pentagon chief with questions on his characterization of the conflict and recent high-profile firings of top military officials. Their Republican counterparts were notably conflict-averse, apart from a couple of supportive comments toward Gen. Randy Goerge, the...

Trump lauds ‘brilliant’ Alito for authoring Voting Rights Act decision 

President Trump praised U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday for authoring the court’s landmark decision to limit a central provision of the Voting Rights Act. “Today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision in the Callais case is a BIG WIN for Equal Protection under the Law, as it returns the Voting Rights Act to its...

States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls State prosecutors are turning up the heat on social media and artificial intelligence companies over their safeguards for children as federal lawmakers remain at an impasse on the issue. © AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana From new investigations to a...

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