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Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger

Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar lost his primary to democratic socialist Donavan McKinney on Wednesday — the latest victory for progressives who’ve been on a hot streak of ousting incumbents...

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary — a major victory for progressives

Abdul El-Sayed is Democrats’ Senate nominee in Michigan, a seismic victory for progressives that...

Fetterman gives Dems a stinging reality check as Mao-praising communists seize the spotlight

John Fetterman warns Democrats are drifting toward radical politics as communist sympathizers and anti-Israel voices gain influence after primary results.

Grocer-turned-lawmaker says Mamdani’s government-run stores ‘might not even last a year’

Rep. Mike Rulli, a former grocer, warns Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will bleed red and put hundreds of small businesses out.

South Carolina Republicans jockey to replace Graham on Senate ballot: Key takeaways from first debate

South Carolina Republicans vying for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) slot on the November ballot squared off on a Monday debate stage with just over one week until the special primary election. Lindsey Graham, 71, died in early July from an aortic dissection after serving in the upper chamber of Congress since the early 2000s. His sister, Sen. Darline...

Senate overwhelmingly advances stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing shutdown

The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown ahead of this fall's midterms. The chamber voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution, overcoming the first big hurdle for the legislation. The level of bipartisan support was...

Pirro’s future in question amid break with Trump on Reflecting Pool

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s clash with President Trump over the handling of the Reflecting Pool case is raising questions about her standing with the president, with whom she has enjoyed a friendly relationship for decades.  Pirro visited the White House Monday evening after Trump lashed out at her on camera hours earlier in the Oval Office, telling...

Burgum, Trump still blame pool damage on vandals

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Burgum, Trump still blame pool damage on vandals Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has been sticking to his original story that vandals were responsible for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite a court filing from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro saying the department had...

Manchin on supporting socialist candidate with ‘good ideas’: ‘Are you crazy?’

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday shut down the idea of possibly supporting a socialist candidate in comments that come amid a recent rise of democratic socialists on the national political stage. During an appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan asked about the possibility of backing a socialist candidate. “No...

As Haitians brace for end of TPS, some Republicans rejoice

The Trump administration's plan to deport more than 300,000 Haitians who just lost their lawful status after a Supreme Court ruling is showing a split screen in U.S. politics, with some Republicans openly rejoicing in the pending removals while others plead for leniency. The high court’s June ruling ended temporary protected status (TPS) for both Haitians and...

Iran’s ‘last chance’ in peace talks?

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Iran's ‘last chance’ in peace talks? President Trump on Monday warned that it was Iran’s “last chance” to make a peace deal with the U.S. or face “decapitation” as he touted the most recent talks with...

When is deadline for Ohio GOP to replace Max Miller on ballot?

The deadline is approaching for Ohio GOP officials to replace Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) if he ends his reelection campaign amid allegations of abuse levied by his ex-wife. If Miller drops out by the close of business Tuesday, local officials must hold a special primary for a candidate to take his place as the Republican...

Stopgap funding bill seeks delay of Trump’s science funding plan 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Stopgap funding bill seeks delay of Trump's science funding plan Senate Republicans are supporting a provision in the stopgap funding bill that would delay the Trump administration’s controversial plan to put political appointees in charge of hundreds of billions of dollars in federal...

McMahon asks universities to outline commitments to ‘national service’

Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday urged American universities to outline their commitments to a set of Trump administration priorities by the end of this year. In an open letter to university presidents and board members, McMahon lamented that higher education institutions, in her view, have “drifted from the principles that built up so much...

Republican attorneys general warn OpenAI could face legal action over breach

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Republican AGs warn OpenAI could face legal action over breach More than a dozen Republican attorneys general are calling on OpenAI to preserve records on its models’ recent breach of another company, suggesting the AI firm may have violated state or federal laws in the incident. © Adobe Stock...

Burgum sticks to Reflecting Pool vandalism story as Pirro catches Trump heat for blaming ‘botched’ installation

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has been sticking to his original story that vandals were responsible for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite a court filing from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro saying the department had evidence a "botched" installation was to blame. President Trump, who has repeatedly railed against the alleged vandalism and efforts to hinder...

ICE chief divests detention giant stocks, recuses himself from contracts: Warren

David Venturella, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sent a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) saying he has divested of his Geo Group stocks and "fully recused himself from all contracts and obligations related to detention." The letter to Warren, sent Thursday, did not share specifics about ICE's contracting process. Venturella added that...

Democratic-led states join legal fight over Trump’s new tariffs 

Roughly two dozen Democratic-controlled states sued President Trump on Monday over his new global tariffs, calling them “equally unlawful” to the ones the Supreme Court has invalidated.  The lawsuit adds to legal challenges launched by small businesses in response to the latest round of tariffs in recent days.  The new tariffs, announced last month, add a surcharge...

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