Foreign desk: If It’s Not a US War, Who Cares? President Trump “calls himself the ‘president of peace’ and says he has ‘ended eight wars,’ ” notes the Washinton Examiner’s...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pushed back on allegations that Trump Media Group was “debanked” by Chase, saying his company abides by government subpoenas but does not target individuals or entities because of their political leanings. In an interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” host Maria Bartiromo asked the chief executive about claims from...
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that President Trump’s assertions about hepatitis B transmission are "simply not true." Trump said earlier this week that the disease is "mostly" transmitted sexually or via dirty needles. "That's the problem. That's simply not true," Gottlieb told host Margaret Brennan on CBS News’s "Face...
The fierce fight over health care costs hits a crucial juncture this week, with a series of major developments that could make or break the future of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies. For months, GOP leaders have been squeezed between centrist Republicans clamoring to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which expire at year’s end,...
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Sunday that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is an “incredible young lady who has withstood a lot” after attacks on her and other Somali people by President Trump. “And so, when you looked at the Somalians out in Minnesota, Ilhan [Omar], she is one incredible young lady who has withstood a...
Many voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in states across the country. High-profile elections are taking place in New York City, where voters will elect their mayor; in New Jersey and Virginia, where residents will choose their governor; and in California, where folks will decide on a mid-decade redistricting push....
The museum features interactive exhibits and aims to capture 80 years of Navy SEAL history through stories of discipline, service, teamwork, and commitment.
Our experiment has taught us that legalizing marijuana to eliminate the black market is like giving your dog ticks to rid it of fleas. You just double the infestation.
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Voters head to the polls ▪ Dick Cheney dies at 84 ▪ Shutdown turning point possible ▪ Trump ramps up Nigeria threats Voters are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in elections across the country as both parties look for signs of optimism...
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) criticized Charleston International Airport (CHS) security after a police report filed last Thursday alleged she blasted officers in a profanity-laced tirade. Mace, during a Monday morning appearance on Fox Business, said that officers did not show up on time to greet her at the airport. “This is a serious issue, and...
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) said that voting for Andrew Cuomo is akin to voting for President Trump. “Donald Trump has hand-picked his candidate. That candidate's name is Andrew Cuomo,” Mamdani told MSNBC’s Ari Melber in an interview that aired Monday. “And New Yorkers have the chance to hand pick their fighter....
President Trump did not mention Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by name during an election eve tele-rally he held ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday. “Get out and vote tomorrow for Jason Miyares, it’s so important,” Trump said on the call. “And the Republicans up and down the ballot. We have Republicans...
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Trump “the worst thing on the face of the earth” during a recent interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson. “He’s just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth,” Pelosi said in a video clip posted on X. The interview is expected to air in full...
The White House argued lethal military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific do not rise to the level of “hostilities” that would warrant authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution (WPR). The administration said the WPR, which Congress passed in 1973, would only apply when putting the U.S. in harm’s...
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) is not running for reelection, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday. García, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, he is also the deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He filed to...
Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those monies dried up over the weekend amid the government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) attempted to pass a resolution via unanimous consent on Wednesday that would fund the program amid the shutdown, which is on...
