The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.
Former President Biden dropped his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle Friday morning, backing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia governor’s race. Bottoms made a surprise decision not to run for reelection as mayor in 2021 and then joined the Biden administration as a special adviser. “As mayor of Atlanta, Keisha...
Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during which the president can deploy U.S. forces without the authorization of...
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) that could redraw the political map ahead of November. Meanwhile, long‑standing U.S.-Germany relations have...
President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “revenge tour” must be done judiciously, or it will do more harm than good.
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump has never been this unpopular. And it’s not even close. His two lowest points from his first term...
A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" following the ceasefire deal reached between the U.S. and Iran. Friday marks 60 days since the administration formally notified Congress, on May 2, of the conflict. In a statement to NewsNation, The Hill's sister network,...
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption.
In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing two prominent primary challengers on his right. He has been...
A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R). Several Democratic senators who spoke to The Hill...
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability Agenda," a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen...
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that "people should have second chances." Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, "The dude has...
