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Trump alone can’t save the GOP from a midterm disaster

The one thing that Democrats, their media allies and Donald Trump all seem to agree about with a little less than eight weeks to go until the 2026 midterms?...

The life of a model is a 24-hour job that is demanding, brutal and restless

Parts models like Martha and Pat reveal the grueling, 24-hour maintenance routines required to...

Thune booed at GOP midterm convention during Trump speech

Senate Majority Leader John Thune was booed the moment President Trump mentioned his name during his remarks at the Republican midterm convention Wednesday night in Dallas.

Trump offers $5,000 payout to every American if Republicans win House and Senate in November

President Trump on Wednesday promised to pay a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win the House and Senate in the November midterm elections.

Trump says $20 trillion in foreign investment poured into U.S. since he took office

President Trump told a packed Texas arena Wednesday night that over $20 trillion in foreign investment has flooded into the U.S. in less than two years of his second term.

Fetterman appears in video praising McCormick at GOP midterm convention

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a video praising Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention Wednesday. "Why am I here talking to you today?" Fetterman said in a pre-recorded video. "Because, well, I'm a common sense Democrat." "David McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the job...

House GOP leaders use convention speeches to take aim at ‘crazy communists’

House Republican leaders are sharpening their attacks on Democratic progressives and socialists as the party looks to hold its narrow majority, using the GOP midterm convention in Dallas to frame the 2026 midterms as an existential fight for the country. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Wednesday in remarks to the crowd at the...

Apple’s foldable phone takes center stage

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday. © AP Photo/Jeff Chiu The "Surprise and Shine” event marked John Ternus’s first public appearance as...

NASA wants to see your pictures of the sky. Here’s why

NASA wants you to point your phone to the sky and take a picture of the clouds. For science.

GOP lawmaker says Paxton must debate Talarico to win Texas

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) must debate his opponent, Democratic nominee James Talarico, to win the state’s Senate election. In an interview with Nexstar, which owns The Hill, Sessions was asked whether he supported Paxton’s bid for Senate. “Of course I do,” the lawmaker said. “He’s running...

Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage: 5 takeaways

Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday. The "Surprise and Shine” event marked John Ternus’s first public appearance as Apple's new chief executive, offering a glimpse into how the product designer is approaching the next chapter for the...

Watch live: Bush gives remarks to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

Former President George W. Bush, who was in office on Sept. 11, 2001, will give remarks Wednesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. In the aftermath of the tragic events, Bush created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002 to tackle future threats. The ex-president will be speaking with his former Secretary...

Lawmakers sound alarm on AI dangers after Anthropic researchers’ warning

Lawmakers from both political parties expressed concern on Wednesday after several current and former researchers at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued stark warnings about this developing technology.  Jacob Coxon, a former researcher for both Anthropic and OpenAI, announced on Wednesday he had resigned from Anthropic and accused both AI firms of “gambling with our...

Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to President Trump. Annabelle Gordon, CNP, Bloomberg via Getty Images...

Missouri’s chaotic redistricting battle: Where it stands

A showdown over Missouri's congressional map has taken several turns in the last week, as competing court rulings leave lingering questions about which district boundaries should be in effect for the midterms. Under the current rulings, Missouri officials are moving ahead with the GOP's favored 7-1 map that’s set to give the party a pickup opportunity. ...

25 years after 9/11, we’re still fighting the last war

An institution that stops updating its threat model is getting ready for the next threat to take it by surprise.

New Hampshire emerges as potential Senate battleground

In today's issue: ▪ Final major Senate matchup set ▪ GOP midterm convention kicks off ▪ Smithsonian head announces retirement ▪ Countries cut off West Bank settlements New Hampshire is emerging as a key state to watch as the primary season wraps up, with Rep. Chris Pappas clinching the Democratic nod last night to face former Sen. John E....

Flock cameras and TSA searches are making our 4th Amendment a dead letter

The natural right to privacy is a fundamental human right that government needs to respect.

The Memo: Trump’s midterm convention presents GOP candidates with stark dilemma

The Trump-centric Republican midterm convention that kicks off Wednesday in Dallas is putting GOP candidates in a tight spot. On one hand, there are clear arguments in favor of attending the convention and wrapping themselves metaphorically in President Trump’s flag. Most GOP candidates want Trump’s backing and his blessing. He said last week he is...

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