President Trump has backed Rep. John James (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s gubernatorial race. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!” Trump said in a Monday post on Truth Social. “A West Point Graduate, Combat Pilot, Brave Iraq...
The U.S. and Israel are seeking to enter a new phase of their relationship, one that treats the Israelis as a contributing partner to mutual defense and intelligence needs, with the goal of expanding and accelerating bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, coordination and industrial cooperation.
A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Trump has handled the U.S. conflict with Iran, even as he touts a new agreement to end the war, according to polling data released Thursday. The Associated Press-NORC survey, which was conducted after the president called off threats to escalate the conflict and shortly before he officially...
The Italian government is pushing back against President Trump, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accusing him of making up a story about her begging for a photo at the Group of Seven (G7) summit, and the country’s top diplomat canceling a visit to the U.S. in protest. In an extraordinary rebuke, Meloni posted a video on...
Kraft is leaning into international soccer fans’ newfound obsession with ranch dressing, announcing plans to debut a limited-edition “Kraft TSA‑Compliant Ranch” kit aimed at travelers who apparently don’t want to leave the United States without the condiment.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says President Trump’s deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is more of a win for Tehran than for the United States, panning it as “the art of the surrender,” a jab at Trump’s view of himself as an expert dealmaker. “Look, this is not the art...
Renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah is testing a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran to begin nuclear talks and avoid a return to all out war. Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based, a priority condition to continue talks with the U.S., and a planned...
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on a wide-ranging nuclear and sanctions relief deal are off to a slow start. Technical talks scheduled for this weekend were delayed on Thursday evening, with the White House saying in a statement, "the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable." Fighting erupted in Lebanon overnight...
[Watch "Whole Hog Politics" live: Join us today at 9 a.m. EDT at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump makes a habit of turning the unofficial Marine Corps motto — “No better friend. No worse enemy” —...
A neighborhood bar in Washington, D.C., is running a deal that could score customers a free tab during Team USA’s World Cup match against Australia on Friday afternoon. The deal is the result of a partnership with the bar TallBoy and prediction market platform Kalshi, and the promotion increases based on the number of goals...
Hannah Pingree (D) and Bobby Charles (R) are projected to face off this November in the contested race to succeed retiring Gov. Janet Mills (D), according to Decision Desk HQ. A total of five Democrats and eight Republicans ran for their party's respective nominations for Maine governor. Pingree, the daughter of Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), is...
