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‘Smart decision’: Swalwell’s resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Democrats in the U.S. Senate to praise the decision.

Swalwell’s ‘best friend’ in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., distanced himself from Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., calling him unfit for Congress after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

Don’t just look at Mayor Bass — look at her appointees

What do America’s three largest cities — New York, Chicago and Los Angeles — all have...

Eric Swalwell is out. Now what?

Eric Swalwell is finished.

Why Zohran Mamdani’s tribute to Fiorello La Guardia is self-damning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a big deal of siting his first city-owned grocery by...

Florida made public-sector unions more accountable — Oregon did the opposite

The current system never requires unions to get the consent of the workers they represent. Florida is changing that, but Oregon is making it worse.

The Vance versus Rubio 2028 nomination fight through the lens of chaos 

The 2028 Republican nomination will be influenced by Trump's confrontational nature and the potential for chaos, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential candidates, and Trump's mental state and the possibility of a presidential health crisis as key factors.

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to return to Middle East amid Iran fight

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has departed Croatia after receiving repairs during a five-day port visit, the Navy announced on Thursday, a sign the warship could be poised to rejoin U.S. military assets in the Middle East. The ship sailed out of the region early last week after sustaining damage...

Leavitt defends SAVE America Act push at Turning Point event with Erika Kirk

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday defended the SAVE America Act after a George Washington University student challenged whether the proposal was “worth” risking the possible disenfranchisement of millions of Americans to stop “a few hundred cases of voter fraud.” Republicans are facing pressure from President Trump to pass the measure, which would...

From hot sauces to cobbler, here’s what Artemis II astronauts are eating

Hot sauces, barbecued beef brisket, cake, 58 tortillas – here's a look at what the astronauts aboard Orion have to eat during their journey.

Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni are tossed out

A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact two retaliation claims.

Hegseth forces out Army chief of staff

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth forces out Army chief of staff Hegseth removes Army’s chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, who will retire immediately, as the U.S. military is engaged in a month-long war with Iran. © Greg Nash Defense...

Trump gives rare kudos to Paul after commission’s White House ballroom vote

President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare praise for Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) after the senator joined with most members of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to approve plans for a sprawling ballroom on the East Wing of the White House. “I would like to thank the hardworking Commissioners and Staff of the National...

Woods called Trump before DUI arrest: Report

Golfer Tiger Woods appears to have called President Trump after his rollover crash in Florida last week, according to body camera footage obtained by multiple outlets Thursday.   Footage released by the sheriff’s office in Martin County, Fla., shows a deputy asking Woods, who was standing down the road, to “hang down here with us” following...

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Trump unveils 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports After threatening to impose tariffs on drugmakers throughout 2025 to secure Most Favored Nation (MFN) agreements, President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals made outside...

Iranian Foreign Ministry official: US using new ballistic missiles

A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said Thursday the U.S. has a new precision strike missile and used one to kill a group of children on the first day of strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel. "The American new #PrSM [precision strike missile], which made its combat debut on 28 February 2026, struck...

Mahmoud Khalil asks for Emil Bove’s recusal in immigration case

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Wednesday called on U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Emil Bove to recuse himself from the pro-Palestinian activist's immigration case, where he risks deportation. Khalil's lawyers filed a petition requesting Bove's recusal over his prior roles as the acting deputy attorney general and then the principal associate deputy attorney general...

Oil prices rise after Trump speech

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Stocks sink, oil rises after Trump’s Iran war speech The stock market opened with losses Thursday morning and oil prices shot higher in the wake of President Trump’s speech on the Iran war. © Seth Wenig, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average was...

Federal regulator faces off against states over prediction market rules

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Federal regulator faces off against states over prediction market rules The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over the states’ efforts to place restrictions on prediction markets operating within their borders, underscoring the escalating fight between state and federal regulators over the platforms...

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