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Pete Buttigieg, other Democrats endorse Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other Democratic figures have endorsed gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor of Minnesota.

CCP-connected millionaire allegedly bankrolls Minneapolis agitator groups through dark money network

Congressional investigations reveal alleged CCP ties behind Minneapolis protest funding through dark money networks reportedly linked to Shanghai resident.

Texas isn’t just growing — its economy is getting richer per resident

Texas economy grows faster per capita than any major state from 2021-2024, proving economic strength beyond just population gains and demographic shifts.

Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE

Gov. Janet Mills’ first ad buy as she seeks to unseat Sen. Susan Collins...

Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests

Trump administration fires back at Arlington County official who urged residents to call 911 when they see ICE agents conducting enforcement operations.

Michigan Democrat introduces ‘Stop RFK’s BS Act’

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D) on Friday introduced the "Stop RFK's BS Act" which would reverse the funding cuts that have been carried out under Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rule. The bill, according to its text provided first to The Hill, would immediately reinstate grants and awards that have...

Raskin says ‘there is very little chance’ Comey will ever be convicted

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, argued Thursday night that there is “very little chance” that former FBI Director James Comey will ever be convicted after being indicted by a federal grand jury hours earlier.  “So the good news is, I think there's very little chance he could ever...

Jeffries calls Comey indictment ‘disgraceful attack on the rule of law’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) slammed the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey as a “disgraceful attack on the rule of law” and argued that the criminal justice system has been “viciously weaponized" by the Trump administration.   “The indictment of James Comey is a disgraceful attack on the rule of law. Donald Trump...

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted: 5 things to know

Former FBI Director James Comey was hit with two federal charges late Thursday, days after President Trump ramped up pressure on his Justice Department to prosecute his most prominent adversaries. The counts stem from testimony Comey gave before the Senate in 2020 as it probed investigations into ties Trump’s 2016 campaign had with Russia, which...

Hegseth’s abrupt military meeting stokes anxieties

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth's abrupt military meeting stokes anxieties Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet with top military leaders next week following a report that the rare gathering will include hundreds of generals and admirals. © Greg Nash “The Secretary of...

Comey professes innocence after indictment: ‘I’m not afraid’

Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday is heart was "broken" for the Department of Justice after he was indicted on two counts by the Trump Justice Department, but professed his innocence and said he was unafraid. Comey responded to news of his own indictment in a short video posted to Instagram. "My family and...

Lavrov accuses NATO, EU of declaring ‘real war’ with Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused NATO and the European Union (EU) on Thursday of declaring a “real war” with Russia and directly participating in the conflict. "A clear example is the crisis in Ukraine, provoked by the collective West, through which NATO and the European Union ... have already declared a real war on...

Teen pleads guilty in former DOGE staffer’s assault ahead of Trump DC crackdown

A 15-year-old pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the attack of a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee, which sparked President Trump's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. this summer. The teen, from Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty in D.C. juvenile court to felony assault, simple assault, robbery and attempted robbery for targeting former DOGE employee Edward...

Trump announces tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture and heavy trucks beginning Oct. 1

President Trump on Thursday announced a slew of product-specific tariffs set to take effect on Oct. 1, including duties on any pharmaceuticals whose manufacturers don't have plants in the U.S. The tariffs, which are on top of sweeping reciprocal duties Trump has imposed on countries worldwide, are likely to spur criticism, particularly when it comes...

DOJ sues 6 states for not providing private voter data

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued six states on Thursday, including California and New York, for not providing sensitive, private voter data the department asked for. “Clean voter rolls are the foundation of free and fair elections. Every state has a responsibility to ensure that voter registration records are accurate, accessible, and secure — states...

Trump celebrates Comey indictment: ‘Justice in America’

President Trump on Thursday hailed news that his Justice Department had indicted former FBI Director James Comey, one of his most prominent critics, days after the president called for action against Comey and others. "JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former...

Trump faces heat over Argentina bailout

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Grassley raises alarm about soybeans, Argentina ‘bailout’ Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Thursday that American farmers have been overshadowed and outsold by Argentinian soybean production, slamming President Trump for agreeing to soften the South American country’s...

Swalwell says ‘I fully expect’ to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), a vocal critic of President Trump, said Thursday he “fully” expects to be prosecuted by the Trump administration over his criticism but said he refuses to shy away from exercising his right to free speech. "I’m ready for it. I fully expect it,” Swalwell said on “CNN News Central,” when asked...

James Comey indicted on federal obstruction, perjury charges

A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday, approving charges for a top foe of the White House just days after President Trump called for his prosecution. Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement as well as another for obstruction of a congressional proceeding in connection with testimony he...

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