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‘Amateur hour’: Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump over war planning, fundraising off war dead

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Trump on Sunday after his political operation used images of him receiving the remains of fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base to raise money.

Feds say Hawaii crime lord committed suicide to stop Uncle Sam from seizing $20 million fortune

Hawaii nightclub owner Michael Miske Jr. was found guilty of murder and a host of other charges, and a jury said he should forfeit more than $20 million to Uncle Sam as part of his punishment.

Gas prices will stay high ‘a few more weeks’ but will drop after war, Trump energy secretary says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that Americans will likely have to deal with a few more weeks of high gas prices due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

Why the newest dimes are missing a symbol of peace in the US

These dimes will only be released this year.

Senate Republican rebukes Carr’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran coverage

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday rebuked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcasters' licenses over TV networks' news coverage. "I am a big supporter of the First Amendment," Johnson said on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing." "I do not like the heavy-handed government, no matter who is wielding it. ... I would rather...

Experts warn parents, educators to get ahead on Iran war conversations

Parents and educators are navigating difficult conversations about the war with Iran as students of all ages see disturbing news and images online from the conflict. From the deaths of U.S. service members to a strike on an Iranian school killing more than 150 people, the horrors of war are getting harder to avoid for children.   Experts warn it is a...

Vance, Rubio jammed into high-stakes horse race for Trump’s favor

When President Trump gave his first press conference since the start of the Iran war, he brushed past Vice President Vance, instead lavishing praise on Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  “Marco Rubio is doing a great job. I think he’s going to go down as the greatest secretary of State in history,” Trump told reporters Monday. “He’s...

Ex-DOJ attorney who complained about ICE enforcement in court launches primary challenge against Ilhan Omar

The former Justice Department attorney who complained to a federal judge about being overwhelmed by the caseload resulting from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations announced on Wednesday that she is running for Congress. Julie Le, who is running as a Democrat to challenge incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), lists immigration reform, education funding and...

Kevin O’Leary says high oil prices will be ‘granddaddy’ issue in midterm elections

Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary addressed the issue of spiking oil prices on Wednesday amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran, saying it will be the “granddaddy issue” in the midterms. O’Leary made the remarks to Fox News’s Martha MacCallum ahead of Trump’s speech in Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon.  “This affordability speech, it’ll be about...

Trump backs Herrera for Texas House seat after Gonzales drops bid

President Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday evening. Gonzales dropped out of the race under pressure from GOP leadership after it became public that he had an affair with a former staffer in his office, who later died by suicide. Herrera, the top...

Pentagon estimates first 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3B

Pentagon officials told lawmakers during a briefing on Tuesday that the approximate cost of war against Iran is more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of action, a source briefed on the figure told The Hill on Wednesday. The figure was relayed to senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill, appearing to...

Trump slams Newsom, says ‘he is obviously a racist’

President Trump called Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) a "racist" on Wednesday evening, in a continuation of his long-standing feud with California's top official. The president reacted to a comment Newsom made during a stop on his book tour last month, calling it "the most self-destructive interview I've ever seen" in a Truth Social post. "In...

Italy’s Meloni condemns ‘massacre’ at Iranian school, says war ‘outside’ international law

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday condemned the strikes on an Iranian elementary school amid growing discontent from European leaders about ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran.  In a speech in front of the country’s Parliament in Rome, Meloni said the attack fell “outside the scope of international law.” “I express firm condemnation...

FTC to send $47M in checks to renters allegedly deceived by corporate landlord: Who qualifies?

Among other complaints, renters said when they moved out they were charged for normal wear-and-tear, pre-existing damage and even renovations.

GOP senator moves to revoke abortion pill approval 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story GOP senator moves to revoke abortion pill approval Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill on Wednesday to remove approval for the abortion pill mifepristone, claiming that instances of adverse side effects are higher than is being reported. © Greg...

US, other countries plan to use oil reserves

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story US, other countries plan to use oil reserves Countries that are members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will release the largest-ever amount from their oil stockpiles to alleviate price spikes caused by the conflict in Iran. President Trump indicated that the U.S. would...

Senate panel highlights debt concerns as Iran expenses mount

Senators from both sides of the aisle and witnesses expressed alarm at the rising national debt during a Senate Finance subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, warning that future generations of Americans will pay the price for bloated budgets.  “Although both sides claim to be concerned about our dire fiscal situation, neither side, and let me emphasize...

Trump touts Iran ‘excursion,’ hits GOP’s Massie in first rally since launching strikes

President Trump used his first campaign-style rally since the U.S. launched strikes against Tehran to knock Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in his own district and laud what he called an "excursion" in Iran. "We did an excursion. You know what an excursion is? We had to take a little trip to get rid of some...

Mullin confirmation hearing to lead DHS formally scheduled

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) confirmation hearing to become the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary is scheduled for next Wednesday. President Trump appointed the lawmaker to take over the role at the end of March after firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last week. Mullin is set to appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland...

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