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Trump touts White House renovations, says building was in ‘very bad condition’

President Donald Trump said the White House looked like a "dump" before his renovations, saying the exterior skin was "practically falling off."

Federal judge rules Trump admin plan to cut FEMA workforce in half is unlawful

A federal judge ruled DHS unlawfully seized the Federal Emergency Management Agency's authority over staffing and pushed thousands of job cuts.

Obama and the Dems are suspiciously sounding the ‘AI apocalypse’ alarm — just in time for the midterms

The “AI Apocalypse” scare campaign looks suspiciously like the climate hoax.

Grade inflation must go — there is no substitute for hard work

Report cards for California’s students reveal a major crisis in education. Not because the...

Andrew Garfield talks being a British peasant in ‘The Uprising’: ‘Grim time’

New movie “The Uprising.” It’s about making everything old new again. Stars ordinary man...

Bond yields rise modestly after Trump’s dividend pledge

Bond yields ticked up slightly on Thursday, after President Trump pledged to send a $5,000 dividend to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond closed at roughly 4.96 percent, roughly 1.3 basis points above where it opened. The note closed at its highest point since April...

Acting Navy secretary says Iran ‘blew the hell out of’ US base in Bahrain

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Acting Navy secretary says Iran 'blew the hell out of' US base in Bahrain The acting U.S. Navy secretary Hung Cao said that the Iranian military severely damaged a major Navy installation in Bahrain, acknowledging the...

Trump promises Obamacare rebates to people in swing states

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Trump promises Obamacare rebates to people in swing states, right before midterms President Trump said he’s planning to send $500 checks to about 1 million people who he claims were “massively” overcharged for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. Jacquelyn Martin, Associated...

OpenAI calls for mandatory safety requirements

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story OpenAI pushes for mandatory safety rules The artificial intelligence firm OpenAI is calling for mandatory safety requirements for the technology following a series of model hackings and ominous warnings from researchers. Michael Dwyer, Associated Press In a blog post Wednesday, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris LeHane said...

Trump sees backlash over $5K dividend pledge

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump sees backlash over $5K dividend pledge President Trump’s promise to distribute $5,000 to every U.S. adult if the GOP wins the midterms is drawing backlash from Republicans and Democrats as the president’s allies are forced...

Man who debated Charlie Kirk right before assassination details ‘year of harassment’

The man who was debating conservative activist Charlie Kirk moments before he was assassinated exactly one year ago says he has spent the last year facing death threats and conspiracy theories accusing him of being involved in the killing. Hunter Kozak, 30, told The Salt Lake Tribune that strangers have threatened him and his family,...

Lummis ramps up pressure on Democrats over crypto bill

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is ramping up pressure on Democrats to back the Clarity Act as it heads to the Senate floor next week for a procedural vote, highlighting the changes they have secured to the bill throughout negotiations. Lummis, who chairs the Senate Banking subcommittee on digital assets, argued Thursday that Democrats have secured...

9/11 attacks among ‘most important historic events’ in US adults’ lifetimes: Poll

Nearly half of American adults consider the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks among the “most important historic events” in their lifetimes, a new poll found. In an Ipsos survey published Tuesday, 47 percent of respondents listed 9/11 when asked to identify up to five of the most significant historic events they had lived through. Other top...

The man who forced Congress to care for 9/11 survivors

Twenty-five years after the attacks, twice as many people have died from illnesses linked to World Trade Center exposure as were killed on September 11 itself.

Trump, Fetterman deliver surprises at RNC night 1

In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s expensive election promise ▪ A rare primary loss for a governor ▪ Apple unveils foldable iPhone ▪ AI researchers issue stark warning President Trump wrapped up the first day of the GOP's unprecedented midterm convention Wednesday with a lengthy speech reminiscent of his own campaign rallies — delivering on the "Trump-a-palooza" hype. Speakers throughout...

In Ukraine, Putin is running out of time and options

Putin is all-in, and he will escalate to achieve his desired end state, because the alternative is his own demise.

Ford neck and neck with Lombardo in toss-up Nevada governor’s race: Poll

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) are neck and neck in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to new polling released on Thursday. The Democratic candidate led the incumbent Republican governor by a slim 2-point margin in the latest Emerson College Polling and KLAS-TV survey. Ford had a 31-point advantage...

House Republicans back Max Miller reelection, but keep their distance

Many House Republicans are backing Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) bid for reelection — but they’re also keeping their distance. Those Republicans want to preserve a seat once considered safely in GOP hands while at the same time avoiding any discussion of the domestic abuse allegations that have engulfed the Ohio Republican. Miller has faced mounting...

Israeli isolation grows as Britain spearheads new ban on trade with settlements

Israel’s international isolation is growing this week after the United Kingdom, Canada and France all announced they would move to restrict trade with settlements in the occupied West Bank. Tellingly, it’s not yet clear how hard the Trump administration will fight back on Israel’s behalf. The British government, helmed by newly installed Prime Minister Andy...

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