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Poll: Democrats are actually united. For now.

Democrats’ long-warring ideological factions have reached a détente, new POLITICO Poll data shows. It may not last. Half of progressives and moderates now say the party is “somewhat” or...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Pence leaves door open to 2028 White House run, issues stark warning to GOP after midterm disaster

Mike Pence says he's heard from people across the country about a 2028 presidential bid and warns the GOP must return to conservative principles.

Newsom reveals when he’ll decide on 2028 White House bid amid growing speculation

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will decide on a 2028 presidential bid by early January, but Kamala Harris could complicate those plans.

Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.

Heinrich, Whitehouse unbothered by Trump’s anti-wind comments

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Key Democrats shrug as Trump bashes wind Key Democratic negotiators on Tuesday shrugged off President Trump’s Monday remarks that he would not approve wind projects despite his support for a bipartisan bill that seeks to boost all forms of energy. © Greg Nash The...

Live updates: Hegseth impeachment effort fails; GOP picks Thune, Jordan to lead

House Republicans on Tuesday shelved a measure led by outgoing GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) that would have led to a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The vote was 211-204, referring the resolution to committee, a move that essentially ends efforts to impeach Hegseth over the Iran war and other issues until the...

House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles

House Republicans on Tuesday shelved a measure spearheaded by outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that would have led to a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a dramatic and tight 211-204 vote, the House voted to refer the resolution to committee, a move that essentially ends efforts to impeach Hegseth over the Iran...

Credit card debt mounts amid Democrats’ push to cap interest rates

New data shows Americans’ credit card balances are mounting, as some Democratic lawmakers push for capping interest rates. Credit card balances increased by $22 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 1.7 percent relative to the second quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday. Credit card debt for this year topped...

CMS blocks $112M in Medicaid funding to Minnesota

Presented by CareQuest {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story CMS blocks $112M in Medicaid funding to Minnesota The Trump administration is cutting off more than $112 million in federal funding to Minnesota over "unallowable claims," the most recent escalation in the White House's fight over Medicaid fraud in the state. © Adobe Stock The administration...

Biden’s book reveals ‘very generous letter’ from Trump during 2021 transition

Former President Biden has revealed the contents of what he described as a “very generous” letter his predecessor President Trump left him in the Oval Office in 2021, offering a glimpse of goodwill between the political foes after a bitter presidential election. In the letter, published in full in Biden’s upcoming memoir, “Promise Me, America,”...

Nvidia hires former acting US attorney to investigate Jensen Huang

Nvidia announced Tuesday that it has hired a former acting U.S. attorney to investigate its CEO, Jensen Huang, following reports of his alleged intimate relationship with a woman U.S. intelligence officials believe was spying for China. “The independent members of the NVIDIA Board have retained former acting U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of New...

Lawmakers react to October inflation data

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Lawmakers react to October inflation data Lawmakers and incoming lawmakers noted Tuesday that the latest inflation data for October show the economy is still dealing with upward price pressures. © Greg Nash "It's just another brick...

John Thune’s leadership bid collides with conservative demands for lame-duck agenda

Senate GOP conservatives are threatening to postpone and possibly derail Sen. John Thune’s (S.D.) bid to serve another term as Senate Republican leader, seeking leverage over how Thune manages a lame-duck session that represents a final chance to pass President Trump’s priorities through a Republican-controlled Congress. Senate conservatives led by Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike...

House Republicans face leadership reckoning after midterm bloodbath

House Republicans are preparing to elect a new leadership team that will face the challenge of steering the conference through its transition to the minority after the party’s huge midterm losses last week. A growing number of Republicans have argued the losses exposed shortcomings in leadership and messaging, fueling calls for a shake-up. The contests...

Democrats see a path back in Florida. Now they must convince the party

Florida is one of the few places in the country where the blue wave that swept the country appeared to crash into a brick wall on Election Night. The state is once again a punchline, the subject of mocking memes and jokes on social media after failing to also capitalize on the overwhelming nationwide wins. ...

Withered MAGA coalition opened door to Democratic wave

We can certainly say that Vice President Vance has a point about voters who backed President Trump in 2024 switching sides and voting Democratic in last week’s midterm elections. Exit polls suggest that 7 percent of Trump voters did indeed back Democrats in federal races this year. That’s not “a lot,” which is how the...

The Memo: Trump’s mixed signals give way to a doubling down after midterms defeat

President Trump has been sending conflicting signals as he grapples with the comprehensive defeat suffered by his Republican Party in the midterm elections. But a day or two of ambiguity seems to be giving way to a doubling down of his usual, hypercombative approach. Trump acknowledged in a CBS “60 Minutes” interview broadcast on Sunday...

Watch live: The Hill’s Health Next Summit 2026

The Hill’s Health Next Summit returns to Washington on Nov. 10 for a timely, post-midterm deep dive into the future of healthcare. Join us as we bring together key lawmakers, health system leaders, White House Cabinet officials and policy innovators to unpack the structural shifts redefining American care delivery. This high-level bipartisan forum will tackle...

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