SMITHFIELD, Pennsylvania — Two days ago, Beth Ann Bossio woke up to the news that Pennsylvania would not have a booth at the Great American State Fair, the Fourth of July celebration underway on the National Mall in Washington. The decision was made by Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA), who told the New Republic he would […]
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. June 28-29th 1776 Two of the most breathtaking, high-stakes days of the […]
A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over a new rule implementing Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail people. According to the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal district court in Massachusetts, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) violated congressional protections when it...
House Democrats are planning to introduce a bill Friday in an attempt to block President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch project. The Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act seeks to permanently prohibit the use of federal funds for the arch and other similar projects both within Lady Bird Johnson Park near Arlington National Cemetery and...
The Treasury Department on Thursday launched a new app corresponding to its investment accounts for kids, dubbed "Trump accounts." “The Trump Administration is taking another step forward in expanding opportunity for American families," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a press release. "The Trump Accounts app delivers a simple, secure way for households to begin...
President Trump requested that Senate Majority Leader John Thune fire the Senate Parliamentarian for blocking his request to include $1 billion for White House security in the budget reconciliation bill, which was met with outrage from both parties and ultimately dropped due to lack of votes.
Key 2026 races are heating up across the country, including the Texas and Michigan Senate contests, the California governor's race and Los Angeles mayoral showdown. Plus, a new poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading among potential Democratic presidential candidates. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and Decision Desk HQ's...
The U.S.-Israel relationship remains one of the most consequential in history, and its slow depletion — evidenced by poor public opinion — should trouble leaders in both countries.
The U.S. military launched another defensive strike against Iran on Wednesday, shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones and striking a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, a U.S. official told The Hill. Hours later, Iran said it had struck at a U.S. base. Peace talks between...
Iran reupped its backing for Oman on Thursday, after President Trump warned the Arab nation to “behave” or face consequences. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in a statement that Iran would support the Gulf nation, which is separated from Iran by the Strait of Hormuz, against U.S. threats, Reuters reported. He also criticized...
The redistricting math is getting complicated for both parties ahead of the midterm elections, where the House majority is on the line. This week has brought good and bad news for both parties: South Carolina's legislature rejected a GOP map and a federal court blocked Alabama Republicans’ preferred congressional lines, while two judges in Florida and Tennessee tossed out efforts to halt their own Republican-backed maps. It makes figuring out which party actually has the...
The anti‑weaponization fund is now in place, and many of the same voices that dismissed earlier complaints about abuse suddenly feign grave concern about process.
In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s next possible targets for retribution ▪ U.S.-Iran deal in limbo ▪ “60 Minutes” correspondent not renewed ▪ Another Hamas leader killed President Trump’s 2026 revenge tour within the GOP is largely complete after helping oust Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday, but there’s a growing list of detractors who may...
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast outpacing containment efforts in the region as questions and concerns mount in the U.S. over the Trump administration’s preparedness and response. Health experts are warning that the outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, could be even more difficult to contain than any in the past. The rare...
Ken Paxton’s victory in Texas is putting the spotlight on Hispanic voters, who could play a key role in November as Democrats set out to flip the state’s Senate seat. Democrats increasingly see Texas as a key pickup opportunity of the 2026 cycle after the state’s scandal-plagued attorney general defeated longtime Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)...
