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Johnson warns of ‘unintended consequences’ in Trump’s credit card rate cap idea

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on President Donald Trump's credit card interest rate cap, citing concerns about "unintended consequences" on lending.

Trump opens door to Liz Warren on credit card rates as GOP weighs affordability fight

President Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss capping credit card interest rates at 10%, finding common ground with progressive Democrats on affordability.

Trump cheers steady inflation numbers as affordability fight shapes 2026 midterm battle

New CPI report fuels political battle over affordability as Republicans and Democrats clash ahead of midterm elections, with inflation holding at 2.7%.

GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second ‘big, beautiful bill’

House Republicans unveil comprehensive plan for reconciliation bill that could allegedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion through various reforms.

Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle...

How a blood test can determine dementia risk

The research found a link between increased levels of cardiac troponin and more rapid cognitive decline in later years.

Live updates: Trump convenes Cabinet, with Hegseth in spotlight

President Trump will convene his Cabinet on Tuesday morning, amid controversy over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's role in authorizing in a Caribbean strike that killed two survivors of an initial hit on their boat. Hegseth, who reportedly directed for the mission to "kill everybody," on Monday night posted his support for the admiral in charge...

The Movement: ObamaCare abortion demands serve as serious test for Republicans

Republican demands for stronger anti-abortion provisions as part of any extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies are not only a sticking point to a bipartisan deal: They complicate any alternative GOP health care agenda. The fight is a key test for anti-abortion activists who have been vocally frustrated at the Trump administration’s lack of action on...

Americans support Ukraine, but Trump’s new peace plan is a boon to Putin 

Never in U.S. history has an American president been so out of step with the American people for so long on an important foreign policy issue.

‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher rips Hegseth over ‘violent’ use of character in meme

The publisher of the children's book series "Franklin the Turtle" condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what they called a "violent" portrayal of the character as he faces heat over strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Hegseth shared a mock cover of the popular series on social platform X over the weekend, depicting...

Costco sues Trump administration for ‘full refund’ of tariffs 

Costco filed a recent lawsuit seeking a full refund if the Supreme Court strikes down the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs.  The big-box warehouser joins dozens of companies that have lined up for refunds in recent weeks as the high court’s decision looms.  Like the others, Costco said it needed to file its own case because...

Will the Supreme Court uphold the privacy of nonprofit donors?

Imagine receiving a call from your state’s highest law enforcement officer, demanding to know why you donated to a cause he disfavors ideologically. If that’s not chilling, I don’t know what is.

House Democrats lobbying Republicans to increase personal security funding

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have discussed a proposal to further boost security for lawmakers with their Republican counterparts, a senior Democratic committee aide told The Hill Monday evening. The aide said that Morelle and Jeffries “have regularly discussed innovative solutions...

Noem says she met with Trump, recommended full travel ban 

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that she recommended a “full travel ban” to President Trump during a Monday meeting. “I just met with the President. I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies,” Noem said Monday on the social platform...

Hegseth in hot water amid fallout from boat strike

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth in hot water amid fallout from boat strike Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure over a Washington Post report that he ordered the military to “kill everybody” in a boat strike in the...

Hegseth stands by ‘American hero’ admiral who issued second boat strike order

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed Navy Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley, who ordered a second strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea on Sept. 2. “Lets make one thing crystal clear: Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support,” Hegseth said Monday on the social...

Who is Adm. Frank Bradley, commander who issued second boat strike order?

The White House placed the decision to launch a second, follow-up Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea at the feet of the commander overseeing the operation from Fort Bragg, N.C., Navy Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley. Bradley — who was authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to carry out...

College student deported on way home to surprise parents

Any Lopez Belloza, a freshman, is studying business at Babson College.

Holiday travel booms after shutdown ends

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  TSA breaks screening records with holiday rush With the government shutdown over, airports handled a record-breaking surge of holiday travel, per new data. © AP The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 3.13 million people at...

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