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Democrats had major election victories in 2025, but wins don’t erase party’s critical weaknesses

Democrats scored major victories in 2025 elections despite brand challenges. DNC chair sees silver lining as party prepares for crucial midterms ahead.

Congress fails to save Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge

Congress fails to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the Dec. 31 deadline as both sides try to find common ground on a bipartisan solution when they return in the new year.

Former GOP Sen. Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life

Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, 83, announced he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia following decades of service in Congress.

Mamdani picks educator who worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented program as NYC schools chancellor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expected to name longtime NYC educator Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, overseeing nation's largest public school system.

Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92

Former Colorado senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the first Native American to serve in both the House and Senate, died on Tuesday at the ago of 92.

5 takeaways from Trump’s White House address

President Trump delivered an address to the nation on Wednesday night intended to mark the close of his first year back in power. Trump appeared before the cameras in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room with his poll ratings at a mediocre ebb, and the issue of affordability in particular serving as a drag on...

Most in new poll say Trump use of presidential power goes too far

Most Americans say President Trump’s use of presidential power is going too far, according to a new poll. Quinnipiac University found that 54 percent of voters think Trump is going too far with his presidential authority while 37 percent think he is handling it about right. Seven percent think the president isn't going far enough....

Trump touts ‘warrior dividend’ checks, housing reform in address to nation

President Trump on Wednesday sought to make the case that his administration has made progress on key issues in a rare primetime address amid slumping poll numbers and persistent questions about affordability. The president addressed the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, where he argued for just under 20 minutes that...

US military kills 4 ‘narco-terrorists’ in eastern Pacific, total reaches 99

The United States military on Wednesday killed four alleged “narco-terrorists” during a boat strike in the Pacific Ocean. The attack follows a series of strikes launched this year, bringing the total death toll to 99.  “On Dec. 17, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike...

Trump announces $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ checks to be sent to members of the military

President Trump said Wednesday his administration would send $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks to members of the military, crediting tariffs and the passage of a massive GOP tax and spending bill earlier this year. Trump said during a primetime address to the nation that 1.4 million soldiers would receive the checks, with the amount chosen to...

‘Warrior dividend’: Trump announces $1,776 checks for military

While addressing the nation Wednesday, President Trump announced that military service members will be receiving checks for $1,776, a nod to the year of the nation's founding.

Watch live: Trump gives address to the nation

President Trump on Wednesday evening is expected to give an address to the nation from the White House. “I look forward to ‘seeing’ you then. It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” the president wrote Tuesday on Truth Social, giving few details. The address comes as...

As Pentagon escalates Kelly investigation, Senate GOP grows uneasy 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story As Pentagon escalates Kelly investigation, Senate GOP grows uneasy Senate Republicans are growing increasingly uneasy with the Pentagon’s investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced his office is escalating its probe...

Democrats to introduce stock trading discharge petition next year

Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said that House Democratic leadership will introduce a discharge petition in January to force action on a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, the president, the vice president and their immediate families. The effort comes after some House Democrats railed against a bipartisan bill by Magaziner and Rep. Chip...

Brown University shooting manhunt enters fifth day: What we know

More than five days have passed since a gunman killed two people and injured nine others at Brown University, with authorities still searching for the shooter.  Authorities have released photos and video of a person of interest in Saturday’s shooting in Providence, R.I., and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for...

Senators hold Coast Guard admiral promotion over swastika, noose classification in policy manual

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has placed a hold on the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday to serve as head of the Coast Guard after the service backtracked on keeping swastikas and nooses labeled as hate symbols, instead moving forward by listing the images as “potentially divisive.” The new Coast Guard workplace harassment policy, which downgrades...

Trump approval rating slips: Survey

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday found that President Trump's approval rating slipped to nearly its lowest point in his second term. The poll found that 39 percent of American respondents said they approve of Trump's handling of the presidency while 59 percent said they disapprove of Trump's job performance. Pollsters also found that Trump's approval...

Dalio joins billionaires backing Trump accounts

Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Ray Dalio, wife to donate to 300,000 Trump accounts The hedge fund billionaire and his wife, Barbara, will contribute $250 each to thousands of children in their home state of Connecticut. ...

Climate research center faces ‘break up’

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Vought: Science foundation to break up climate center The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. © Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press The Foundation, an independent...

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