Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, said in his first speech since the assassination attempt that he forgives the would-be assassin and that he “feels no hatred” toward the person. “It’s time for me to make the first move," Fico said in a 14-minute speech posted Wednesday on Facebook. “And that is forgiveness. I feel...
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story UAW chief defends Bowman in contentious New York primary United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) while pushing back against candidates who "are too scared to stand up to the billionaires."...
The Trump campaign has sent vetting materials to a handful of potential running mates, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill, a sign that the former president's search for a vice president is ramping up. The source said North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) and Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.)...
Former NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and his son were arrested Wednesday on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the Capitol, the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Tighe Scott, 75, and Jarret Scott, 48, were arrested in Pennsylvania on two felony charges and a few misdemeanors each, according to the office. Tighe Scott...
Story at a glance Baby boomers and women are the two groups that are the most likely to always tip, according to a new Bankrate survey. The 2,445-person survey found that half of American adults—59 percent—have a negative opinion about tipping. More Americans think that tipping culture has gotten out of control. In...
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) picked Reps. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The House leader named the members Wednesday, filling the seats on a committee that has access to highly confidential information and provides oversight of the...
If you shopped at Walmart during the last five years you may be eligible to claim up to $500 as part of a class action settlement if you act quickly – the deadline to file is Wednesday.
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked consideration of legislation that would create a federal right to birth control, after Republicans argued the bill was unnecessary and overly broad. The vote failed 51-39. It needed 60 votes to proceed to a vote on the underlying legislation. The legislation from Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and other Democrats is part...
GOP leaders of the impeachment investigation into President Biden asked the Justice Department Wednesday to bring criminal charges against the president’s son and brother, accusing the duo of lying to lawmakers during conversations with investigators. A trio of House committees released the 65-page referral with little fanfare, even as the move escalates the stakes of an impeachment...
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo weighed in on President Biden’s metal acuity and age Wednesday, after a report raised questions about Biden’s capabilities, noting that he takes no joy in saying the president isn't capable of doing his job effectively. Pompeo spoke with Fox News on Wednesday to discuss the report, published by The...
A Georgia appeals court has frozen former President Trump’s criminal trial proceedings as it takes up his appeal seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), all but guaranteeing the trial will not be held before this year’s election. In a one-page ruling issued Wednesday, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a pause until...
A sexually transmitted disease that is said to turn cicadas into "zombies" and causes their genitals to fall off has been detected in southern parts of Illinois and is spreading throughout the Midwest.
