Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tax bill debate: 'Donor states' vs. 'taker states' Democrats and blue-state Republicans defend the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and advocate for a higher cap because their states often pay more in taxes than they...
The Trump administration’s more detailed budget request seeks to decimate science, staffing and other programs at multiple environment-related federal agencies. Entities ranging from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the National Park Service (NPS) would see deep and specific cuts under the less “skinny” version of the administration’s budget that was released late Friday. The...
The FBI is urging people to report health care providers who may be assisting transgender minors with gender-affirming care as part of the Trump administration's mission to "protect children".
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the governor's race next year, becoming the first prominent Democrat to launch a primary challenge against his current boss. Delgado’s announcement on Monday doesn’t come as a major surprise, as he revealed in February that he didn’t plan to run for reelection as...
Key takeaways from the latest Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey Delegations from Russia and Ukraine wrapped up peace talks Monday in Istanbul after just more than an hour, departing the meeting with plans to swap prisoners but no breakthrough on a proposed ceasefire. Ukrainian officials and Russian state media reported the second round of negotiations between...
A group of congressional Republicans accused PBS on Monday of “grooming” children after "Sesame Street," one of the nonprofit TV network’s flagship programs, shared a social media post recognizing Pride Month. “On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy...
Iowa Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten is launching a challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), he confirmed to multiple outlets, as the Republican draws backlash for remarks at a recent town hall. “After her comments over the weekend, I've been thinking about it for a while, but that's when I just said: This is unacceptable,...
The Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of its employees, a company spokesperson told The Hill on Monday. The spokesperson said the Disney teams affected by the Monday layoffs include film and television marketing, corporate financial operations, television publicity and casting and development, but also said there will be no cutting of teams themselves....
A growing share of Americans say there are important differences between the Republican and Democratic parties, according to a new CNN/SSRS poll. The May survey, released on Sunday, shows 81 percent of respondents say there are important differences between the two parties, while only 18 percent say the parties are “pretty much the same.” The...
Congress must take action to address the threat of third-party litigation funding (TPLF), which can be used by foreign entities to steal American trade secrets and compromise national security.
The placement of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands could help decrease water stress and increase plant growth by about 20 percent during dry years, a new study has found. In these semi-arid areas, where grasslands often don’t get as much water as they need, the partial shading offered by solar systems can help plants get...
President Trump’s domestic agenda bill is spurring a debate over whether blue states are subsidizing red states. After a successful pressure campaign from blue-state Republicans, the House version of Trump’s bill was amended to boost the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000. The agreement was a major win for a handful of...
The Army Transformation Initiative is a necessary step to break the cycle of spending billions of taxpayer dollars on outdated systems, ensuring that every dollar spent protects the men and women who wear the uniform and invests in capabilities that matter.
