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Biden’s Hur interview tapes could now go public after his attorneys wave white flag

Joe Biden's attorneys dropped their case blocking audio recordings from Robert Hur's classified documents probe, clearing way for congressional access.

Debt-ridden Democrats tap a surprising asset as collateral for $15M loan

The Democratic National Committee used its headquarters as collateral for a record $15 million off-year loan as it carries $18.5 million in debt against the RNC's huge war chest.

McConnell out of hospital, still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate

Mitch McConnell continues rehabilitation with multiple daily physical therapy sessions after his June fall, but childhood polio complicates his mobility.

El-Sayed comes under fire for ‘ogre on a pike’ leaked comment

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash from within his own party...

The First Socialist Governor . . .

Some historical details about socialist governors.

A Democratic congressional majority depends on the most left-wing Democrats

Democrats looking to negatively showcase the Trump administration between now and 2028 could find their own most radical members becoming the show instead.

Trump administration imposing 25 percent tariff on some imports from Brazil

The Trump administration is imposing 25 percent tariffs on certain goods imported from Brazil, after an investigation concluded the South American country employed unfair trade practices. The office of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday that the yearlong probe into Brazilian practices determined the country’s digital trade policies, poor anti-corruption enforcement and its own...

Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak

A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking on berries or mixing up a salad.

EPA’s proposed rule change will put national security at risk

The change would ease a regulatory burden, but at the cost of creating a national security problem.

Speculation swirls around Trump’s primetime election speech

In today's issue: ▪ Questions surround Trump’s election speech ▪ Democrats split on Israel vote ▪ Blanche faces uncertain road ahead ▪ Cyclosporiasis spreads to more states President Trump’s planned speech to the country this evening is raising speculation that he will take the opportunity to escalate his thus-far-false claims about widespread fraud tainting the 2020...

Trump administration replaces slavery exhibition at Washington’s Philadelphia home

The Trump administration has removed a slavery exhibition at the home of former President George Washington in Philadelphia, according to The Associated Press. A slavery-focused exhibit at Washington’s home was swapped on Wednesday out by the administration with another version, which historians have said isn’t historically accurate, according to the AP. Mayor Cherelle Parker (D)...

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas following Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion pushing back against subpoenas issued to its reporters from the Trump administration following a report on the new Air Force One, the paper reported Wednesday. According to the Times, the outlet’s top newsroom lawyer, David McCraw, said in a Wednesday statement that the subpoenas were “abusive and...

5 standout moments from the Hill Nation Summit

Lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to the stage at the second Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday in Washington, meeting with reporters at The Hill and NewsNation to talk about the news of the day. The event was a bipartisan gathering where lawmakers and officials could celebrate their accomplishments and also take a critical eye...

Trump says Iran has freed a U.S. citizen as gesture of goodwill

President Trump said on Wednesday evening that Iran has freed a U.S. citizen as a gesture of goodwill after recently increased tensions between Washington and Tehran. “Iran has allowed an American Citizen, who was wrongfully detained in December of 2024 under the ‘presidency’ of Sleepy Joe Biden, to leave the Country. She is now safely...

Van Hollen, mulling White House bid, says Democrats doing a bad job telling voters what they’re for

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who is exploring a possible run for president in 2028, says that Democratic leaders have not done a good job explaining what the party is for and how it would improve Americans’ lives, instead focusing too much on opposing President Trump. “I chaired the DSCC once, I chaired the DCCC...

Trump’s big risks in returning to all-out war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Trump's big risks in returning to all-out war with Iran As President Trump renews...

Trump’s CDC pick dodges questions on independence

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Cassidy, Senate Democrats grill Trump health nominees over vaccine pressures

Two of President Trump’s most recent health nominees, including his newest pick to be head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), appeared before the Senate on Wednesday where a reluctance to break with the administration put Democrats and some Republicans on edge. Erica Schwartz, nominee to be the next director of the CDC; and Sean Kaufman, nominee to head the...

Trump restarts ‘vicious cycle’ on Iran

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Experts say latest attacks may not get better result President Trump is returning to war in an attempt to break Iran’s grip...

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