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These states are ‘ahead of the game’ in bringing down home prices, Trump’s housing chief says

Scott Turner says Florida and Texas are 'ahead of the game' on housing affordability by easing regulatory barriers and boosting new home construction.

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

Trump signed an executive order shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears from 3 million acres to 300,000, removing drilling protections.

Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix

Roger Penske says more than 250,000 people have signed up to attend the historic INDYCAR race on Pennsylvania Avenue, set for August 22-23 in the capital.

NYCHA’s $465,000-a-year plumber is just a taste of its massive dysfunction

Want to make banker money without stepping foot on Wall Street? Try plumbing for...

RIP Lindsey Graham, the Senate’s happiest warrior

The Senate lost an accomplished legislator with the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and the nation lost a happy warrior. Whether the issue was national security or criminal justice reform, Graham was not only a principled advocate for his beliefs and constituents, but also a gifted deal-maker who knew how and when to reach […]

Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water on the prospect of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person, arguing there is no reason to have diplomatic talks to...

DC, Silicon Valley brace for AI job losses

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Washington, Silicon Valley brace for AI job losses Washington and Silicon Valley are bracing for the fallout from AI’s potential displacement of workers, floating everything from transition assistance to universal basic income as Americans express growing discontent with the technology. © AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana AI leaders have...

Strong jobs report fuels inflation fears

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump responds to hot jobs report, inflation concerns President Trump on Friday pushed back on inflation concerns driven by a strong jobs report, arguing robust growth should be viewed as a positive for markets. © The...

’60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’ll stick with show

Three top correspondents at "60 Minutes" say they will stay with the program amid speculation about their futures as CBS News implements sweeping changes across the show and the network more broadly. In a letter to colleagues, which was obtained by The Hill on Friday, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim wrote they are...

Top Democrats urge Treasury Department to halt production of gold coins with Trump image

Two Senate Democrats on Thursday called on the Trump administration to stop the production of a 24-karat gold coin bearing President Trump’s image to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, with the lawmakers expressing concerns that some of the gold used by U.S. Mint could be traced to foreign cartels. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Ron Wyden...

Putin shoots down Zelensky’s request for face-to-face meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water Friday on the idea of a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly saying he does not see a reason to hold direct talks regarding an end to the ongoing war between the two nations. "I don't see any point for now," Putin said during Russia's annual...

Subaru recall: Moonroof glass may detach while driving

Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 of its popular SUVs over a defect that could cause the glass moonroof to detach while the vehicle is moving, according to a filing with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

GOP squeezes Hegseth, but backs Pentagon rebranding: 4 NDAA takeaways

The House Armed Services Committee early Friday advanced a historically large defense policy bill that would authorize some $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon, giving service members a pay bump and supporting U.S. allies and acquisition reforms. The legislation also included measures that require more accountability from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid some bipartisan frustration over...

Trump says people who can’t afford NBA Finals ticket can watch on TV: ‘That’s the way life goes’

President Trump shrugged off frustration among New Yorkers that tickets to see the New York Knicks play in the NBA Finals in person are so expensive. The cheapest tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which will be played Monday at Madison Square Garden, are going for more than $8,000 on secondary ticket markets....

The most important election Washington isn’t talking about

Armenia's parliamentary election on June 7 will test whether the small democracy can chart its own future and how much the United States is willing to help it do so, as it attempts to loosen its dependence on Russia and reorient itself toward the West.

Trump: Reflecting Pool work wasn’t simply ‘paint job’

President Trump dismissed criticism of the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations on Friday, rejecting claims the project amounted to merely a "paint job." “The Great Reflecting Pool, that stretches between The Lincoln Memorial and The Washington Monument, just opened to ‘rave reviews’ but, maliciously or not, some say, like The Washington Post, it was...

Low utilization is closing rural hospitals

Rural hospital closures are the result of failed policies that ignored economic realities, and regulatory relief is the solution to make rural healthcare more sustainable.

Sexual misconduct reform in Congress requires more than resignations

Two members of Congress resigned on April 13, 2026, after being accused of abusing their power to prey on women staff, prompting a bipartisan effort to improve the reporting process for sexual misconduct in Congress.

Chicago Bears vote to advance stadium project in Indiana

The Chicago Bears appear to be headed to Northwest Indiana after the board of directors voted to advance its stadium project.

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