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GOP state senator wins Florida special election, extends GOP House majority

Randy Fine won Tuesday night's special election in Florida, and will now hold former Rep. Michael Waltz's seat in the Sunshine State's 6th Congressional District.

NSC confirms Mike Waltz and staff used Gmail for government communication

The National Security Council (NSC) has provided clarification on reports about Mike Waltz and his staff using personal Gmail accounts for government communications.

Republicans seek to block the reappointment of UN official accused of antisemitism

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is pushing the United Nations to not reappoint Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for another term over accusations of antisemitism.

Zeldin to visit border where ‘disgusting Mexican sewage’ is harming US environment

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said he plans to visit the border to assess toxic waste spilling over from Mexico.

With tariffs, Trump wants to restore American industry destroyed by decades of unfair trade

The disastrous post-Cold War era, in which Washington negligently sacrificed American industry to appease...

Trump to sign order Thursday dismantling Department of Education

President Trump is expected to sign an order on Thursday to launch the Department of Education's dismantling. A White House official told NewsNation that the anticipated executive order, first reported by USA Today, will receive Trump's signature in the East Room after being postponed by the White House for a few weeks. NewsNation is owned...

Crash victims’ families ask Transportation Dept not to let Musk influence Tesla probes

Families of several people who were killed or seriously injured in Tesla crashes from its self-driving technology have urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) not to let Elon Musk’s influence over the administration change its investigation of the company. Seven families wrote to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to express concern that the Trump administration would...

Former Houston City Council member launches House bid to succeed late Sylvester Turner

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced her bid for Congress on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), saying the Democratic Party needs a different approach that is "responsive to the moment." "We need the next generation of new leaders in Washington to combat [President Trump’s...

Israel returns to deadly force in Gaza

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Israel returns to deadly force in Gaza The Israeli military relaunched a ground offensive in Gaza on Wednesday following renewed airstrikes on the enclave the previous day, breaking a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. © Ariel Schalit/Associated...

Court finds Greenpeace liable in case over Dakota Access Pipeline

A court in North Dakota has found Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars over actions to combat the Dakota Access Pipeline. The environmental organization will be liable for about $660 million per the verdict readout in court, Greenpeace USA interim Executive Director Sushma Raman said in a statement shared through a spokesperson. That...

GOP chairs ‘very concerned’ over report of Trump changing military commands

The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticizing the idea of the U.S. drastically changing its military combatant command structure, saying they “will not accept” those changes without coordination with Congress and other agencies. The statement marks one of the first major instances of Republican...

Judge halts EPA effort to claw back green bank funds

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Judge halts EPA effort to claw back green bank funds A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily barred the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing back billions in grants that finance climate-friendly projects. ©AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The...

Jack Schlossberg calls out Trump, RFK Jr., says family got no ‘heads up’ on JFK files release

Jack Schlossberg, former President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, called out President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the release of close to 2,200 files on his grandfather’s assassination. “No — THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DID NOT GIVE ANYONE IN PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S FAMILY ‘A HEADS UP’ABOUT THE RELEASE a total surprise,...

Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding

Senate Republicans aren’t planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both chambers have been ramping up calls for Congress to codify cuts pursued by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), particularly as the administration’s efforts encounter roadblocks...

Bondi says judge has ‘no right’ to ask flight deportation questions

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the district judge who ordered the Trump administration to return deportation flights over the weekend has “no right” to be asking questions about the specifics. “Our lawyers are working on this, we will answer appropriately,” Bondi said Wednesday on Fox News. “But what I will tell you is, this judge...

Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook 

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that President Trump’s new tariffs will likely make it harder for the central bank to bring prices down. © AP While Powell...

Trump ratchets up fight against judges, rivals

President Trump has put his foot firmly back on the gas of getting revenge against his political enemies and those who don’t comply with his wishes. The White House on Wednesday escalated its attacks against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, calling his attempt to halt Trump’s efforts to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members an “egregious...

Sanders, AOC hit the road for a ‘populist revolt’

☣️ Plus: Trump eyes Ukraine's nuclear power plants {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Sanders, AOC hit the road for a 'populist revolt' SEN. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) is set to headline town hall events in Western states with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) beginning Thursday, as progressives outline a strategy for a...

Amtrak CEO steps down amid Musk calls to privatize

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he would resign from his post in an effort to resolve concerns from the Trump administration. “I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration,” Gardner said, reflecting on his start with the company as an intern. ...

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