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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world...

Confirmations in the Lame Duck

Looking at the current list of nominations in committee, there’s plenty of work to...

Trump admin sued over alleged illegal collection of sensitive voter data from 47 states

A lawsuit alleges DHS collected voter files from 47 states and combined them with commercial datasets, violating federal privacy safeguards.

Hypocrite Democrats say ‘no one is above the law’ — except for Ilhan Omar

Those on the left carping that the Ilhan Omar investigation is politically motivated can’t...

Help Ukraine — and save the lives of innocent women and children

Many more women and children will die if the US doesn't help Ukraine, President...

Putin is once again playing Trump for a fool

Xerxes only built one bridge leading to his defeat. Trump keeps building new bridges to Russia after every negotiating defeat at Putin's hands.

Palatine man charged in alleged mass shooting plot targeting Hindu place of worship

A 19-year-old Palatine man was arrested Sunday after police said he allegedly planned a mass shooting targeting a suburban Hindu place of worship.

Person of interest identified in connection with sexual assault near University of Chicago campus

A person of interest has been identified in connection with a sexual assault that was reported early Sunday morning at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus, the school announced Tuesday in a community alert.

Connecticut governor holds double-digit lead in reelection bid: Poll

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent Ryan Fazio in the race for the Constitution State’s top job, according to a new poll. In the Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey, 51.4 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot for Lamont if the election occurred that day or...

Why Trump’s diesel deal with Russia may not actually lower prices

President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices ahead of the midterms. Trump announced last week that Russia would “immediately” supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace, with another 500,000 tons coming in November, drawing howls from Democrats and some Republicans over lifting sanctions on Moscow...

Trump’s flood-the-zone strategy drowns state-specific midterm messaging

President Trump is seeking to boost Republican candidates facing tough elections by rolling out a number of key initiatives meant to foster goodwill with voters in battleground states, but he risks overshadowing these announcements with his focus on unrelated issues. Trump touted a South Korean liquified natural gas investment Tuesday during a campaign stop in...

Trump announces Taiwan’s plans to buy US gas

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump announces Taiwan's plans to buy US gas President Trump announced Tuesday that Taiwan has agreed to purchase 30 percent of gas from the Alaska pipeline over the next 20 years. © Photo Credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon Speaking at a campaign rally in Wasilla,...

Lisa Cook’s lawyers call Trump’s investigation committee ‘demonstrably biased’

Lawyers for Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook called President Trump’s investigation committee into her “demonstrably biased.” "A hearing with demonstrably biased members, unspecified additional allegations, and an unclear schedule for the disclosure of any additional evidence – with no explanation for why it was not previously produced – is not a process...

Amid leadership shake-up, Hegseth addresses Army convention

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Amid leadership shakeup, Hegseth addresses Army convention Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a major Army convention Wednesday amid a leadership shake-up in the military's largest branch. © Tyler Tate, Associated Press Speaking for more than an...

The Memo: Crisis and chaos hit Ukraine as questions multiply over Trump’s role

The war in Ukraine — and the question of the American role in it — has been thrown into a new moment of chaos and crisis. Wednesday brought a blizzard of developments: revelations that Ukraine had been abruptly restricted in its use of a satellite service that is crucial to its wartime efforts; an accusation...

FDA abortion pill review angers GOP lawmakers

Presented by Coalition to Strengthen Americas Healthcare {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story FDA abortion pill review angers GOP lawmakers Congressional Republicans have some pointed questions for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following the agency’s recent disclosure that a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone won’t be public until...

Sally Rooney says support for Palestine Action means her books sales are blocked in UK

Irish novelist Sally Rooney said her support for Palestine Action, an organization banned by the British government, means she is blocked from selling her books in the United Kingdom. Rooney, the author of "Normal People" and "Intermezzo," told The Guardian on Wednesday that after the British government proscribed the protest group as a terrorist organization...

Watch live: Trump rallies Montana Republicans with key House seat on the line

President Trump is campaigning Wednesday evening in Montana, as Republicans fight to hold on to their majorities in both chambers of Congress. Trump is expected to rally supporters for GOP candidate Aaron Flint, who is facing Democrat Sam Forstag in the race to replace retiring Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) in the state's 1st Congressional District....

Harris tells Keke Palmer she’s undecided on 2028 run

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told actor Keke Palmer she has not yet decided on a presidential run in 2028 amid mounting speculation surrounding whether the Democrat will launch a third campaign. Harris joined Palmer’s podcast, “Baby, This is Keke Palmer,” for a lengthy interview on the Trump administration, the midterms, her time as vice...

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