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Pence calls images of Minnesota shooting ‘deeply troubling’

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday called video footage of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota “deeply troubling” as he urged a full investigation into the deadly...

Trump’s antisemitism envoy slams Walz for comparing ICE enforcement to Anne Frank, Holocaust

Trump's antisemitism envoy slammed Gov. Tim Walz for comparing immigration enforcement to Holocaust and Anne Frank's tragic story during World War II conflict.

One year, one chart and an eye-popping jump in Ilhan Omar’s personal wealth

Ilhan Omar's federal disclosures reveal dramatic asset increases in husband's ventures, with eStCru LLC winery rising from $15,000-$50,000 to $1-5 million.

Minnesota Republican drops governor bid, blasts party over federal ‘retribution’ after Pretti killing

Minneapolis lawyer Chris Madel drops Republican bid for Minnesota governor after second protester killed by federal agents during immigration operations.

GOP lawmakers split on US military intervention to fulfill Trump’s calls for regime change in Iran

Republicans split on Trump's Iran regime change push as USS Abraham Lincoln deploys to the region. Some back military force while others urge caution.

US-China trade war reignites

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  US-China trade war reignites President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements. © AP Trump announced...

Collins says she ‘strongly’ opposes White House federal layoffs

Republican Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) said she “strongly” opposes the White House’s move to fire hundreds of furloughed federal workers, calling the layoffs announced Friday “arbitrary.” “I strongly oppose OMB Director Russ Vought’s attempt to permanently lay off federal workers who have been furloughed due to a completely unnecessary government shutdown caused by Senator Schumer,”...

De Niro calls on Americans to join ‘No Kings’ protest

Robert De Niro on Thursday called on people to take to the streets to protest President Trump in an upcoming "No Kings Day" on Oct. 18. "The original No Kings protest was 250 years ago," De Niro said in a video shared on the Indivisible Project's Instagram page. "Americans decided they didn’t want to live...

Hegseth announces task force to ‘crush’ drug cartels in Caribbean Sea

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday the Department of Defense is forming a new counternarcotics joint task force in order to “crush” drug cartels in the Caribbean Sea. Hegseth said the new task force, established at the direction of President Trump, will operate in the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) area of responsibility. "At the President’s...

Trump announces 100 percent tariff on China in response to rare earth controls

President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements. Trump announced on Truth Social that he would impose a tariff of 100 percent on Chinese goods beginning Nov. 1 or sooner. Those tariffs will supersede...

Most states planning to withdraw National Guard troops from DC this fall

Nearly half the roughly 2,450 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., amid President Trump's crackdown on crime are reportedly set to leave the city later this fall. Authorities in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia — which have sent a combined 1,131 troops to contribute to Trump’s federal law enforcement initiative —...

Sanders: Mills should stay out of Maine Senate race

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) to stay out of the 2026 senate race in the Pine Tree State, arguing that it would force a heavy spending lift for candidates in an "unnecessary and divisive primary.” Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, instead endorsed Graham Platner, a Marine Corps and Army veteran...

Putin praises Trump peace efforts: ‘He’s really doing a lot’

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised President Trump’s peace-building efforts Friday, citing his involvement in brokering a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.  “He’s really doing a lot to resolve such complex crises that have lasted for years and even decades,” Putin said at a summit of former Soviet Union countries in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  His remarks...

Congress can save seniors’ access to medications before it’s too late

The Preserving Patient Access to Long-term Care Pharmacies Act has been proposed to protect access to essential medications and pharmacy services for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities by establishing a temporary supply fee for negotiated Part D drugs.

With ceasefire in effect, thousands trek to northern Gaza

As thousands of displaced Palestinians celebrated the ceasefire, Gaza-based photojournalist Fadel Mghari captured images of their trek home.

Can Democrats win by moving leftward?

The Democratic Party has historically seen greater electoral success when it moves to the left, championing progressive policies and social movements, rather than moving to the center to appeal to moderates.

What’s on Trump’s cognitive tests?

While discussing his plans for a physical, President Trump once again bragged about the score he achieved on his last cognitive assessment.

Thune accuses Schumer of being ‘checked out’ in search for shutdown deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Friday accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of being “checked out” in the search for a resolution to end the government shutdown. Thune made the remark during a press conference where he slammed the Democratic leader for hailing the shutdown as a political-plus for his party that...

Billionaire investor warns of surging debt, says ‘civil war’ developing in US

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the U.S. government’s surging debt and “irreconcilable differences” in the country are creating a worrying financial and political environment. In a Bloomberg TV interview that aired Friday, the founder of investment management firm Bridgewater Associates said the U.S. government’s debt is rising too quickly, creating a period similar to the...

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