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May 2026

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‘An unmitigated s–t show fever dream’: Louisiana enters election chaos

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s abrupt decision to postpone the state’s House primaries just days...

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a ‘no-brainer’ in competitive NJ House race

Democrat Tina Shah, running to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a key New Jersey swing district, said transgender healthcare for children is a "no-brainer."

We Meant to Do That

Pity the suckers in the cities governed by the radical left who let themselves...

Durbin applauds audit of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Friday applauded the announcement that the Department of Justice’s inspector general will conduct an audit of the DOJ's handling of millions of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “The Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein case was flawed from the...

Former NATO commander: Halting mine-laying vessels ‘key to unlocking’ Strait of Hormuz

Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO allied supreme commander, suggested on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely hinges on the U.S. military’s ability to stop Iranian mines from being laid in the waterway. “Strategically, what we ought to be doing is going after these small boats before they get underway. And...

Cut better deals, but don’t shutter data centers

U.S. political leaders should reject a witless “yes or no” debate on data centers.

Capital One to pay $425 million settlement: Who qualifies, and how much could they get?

A Virginia Court has given final approval of a class action lawsuit settlement that alleged the banking company failed to raise interest rates on the 360 Savings account.

New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care 

New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman over his ties to President Trump and the issue of health care as the Nassau County executive vies for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) seat this fall.  “Bruce Blakeman won't change,” says a narrator in the 15-second ad titled “Won’t Change," which was first shared with The Hill.   The ad...

California Democrats seek frontrunner; Trump’s Iran standoff escalates: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

Democrats are struggling to rally behind a single contender in California’s high‑stakes gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, how long will President Trump tolerate tensions with Iran before taking further action? Plus, are Republicans preparing for the possibility of a blue wave in the upcoming midterm elections? The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to...

Democrats, not Trump, started the gerrymander fight 

Democrats in charge of states like California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York will pay for imposing unpopular and arrogant policies on voters, with less representation in the House and ultimately fewer Electoral College votes.

Whole Hog Politics: Onward to the gerrymandering apocalypse

[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.] SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are having a helluva time picking their next governor, what with the sex scandals and the nonpartisan primary. But the issue lurking...

Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their temporary truce...

77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey

A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global economy, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that roughly 77 percent of registered U.S. voters said Trump bears at least some responsibility for the...

Live updates: Hegseth, Caine hold Pentagon briefing amid ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will provide an update on the state of play in the Iran war on Friday morning, three days after President Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire. The fight between the countries has turned into a tit-for-tat of gunboat diplomacy with a double blockade....

Man accused of spraying Omar with apple cider vinegar plans to plead guilty

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with apple cider vinegar during a January town hall in her Minnesota district has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, according to court filings.   Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, is expected to change his plea to guilty during a May 7 hearing in U.S. District Court in St. Paul,...

DHS earmarks millions for ‘smart glasses’ for immigration agents

ACLU attorneys fear the use of facial recognition technology could be invasive to Americans and migrants alike.

Heated socks sold at Costco recalled after wearers report second-degree burns

The recall covers roughly 207,800 pairs of 32 Degrees-branded socks which the CPSC says are tied to at least 14 "heat-related incidents." Thirteen of those incidents involved burns.

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