ADAM SCHIFF: IF ONLY WE’D PROSECUTED TRUMP EARLIER. The Democratic lawfare campaigns against President Donald Trump — two federal prosecutions, an indictment in Georgia, an indictment and conviction in New York, a damaging lawsuit, also in New York — are still having repercussions today. In some cases, the legal wrangling goes on, while in others, […]
In Budapest eight months ago, I heard many hopeful Hungarian conservatives point out that Hungary had risen from the bottom of European birth rates to almost the top. They credited the administration of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had implemented all sorts of pro-family policies, including lots of cash, accommodations, and tax breaks for parents. TIMOTHY P. CARNEY: […]
Europe is ramping up its war on free speech by targeting X with fines for not submitting itself to censorship regulations demanded by the European Union. The EU levied a fine of $140 million against X, the first-ever penalty under Europe’s Digital Services Act. Europe decided that the website’s blue checkmark symbol is misleading, that it won’t […]
Charlamagne tha God criticized New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s (D) messaging around President Trump, with whom Mamdani recently had a cordial meeting. “If you're, you know, Joe Biden, and you say, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, but then when Donald Trump wins the presidency, you standing outside the White House saying, ‘Welcome...
Cheryl Hines, the wife of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said her husband is “not going to run for president” in 2028. “Cheryl, is your husband going to run for president in 2028, and if so, are you ready for that?” NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas asked Hines on her show. “Gosh,...
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), one of the six Democratic lawmakers President Trump suggested should face punishment "by death” for alleged acts of sedition, reported the leader’s post on social media to Capitol Police. Crow’s office said the president’s Thursday statement on Truth Social was "intimidating, threatening, and concerning" and has caused an increase in threats...
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bureau of Labor Statistics cancels October inflation report due to shutdown BLS said it will not release an update to the consumer price index (CPI) for October because it was unable to retroactively obtain information that would have...
President Trump said Friday he did not agree with Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-N.Y.) past description of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a "jihadist" following his meeting with Mamdani at the White House. Trump was asked about the description from Stefanik, who is running for governor of New York in next year's election, while...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday said air traffic controllers with perfect attendance throughout the government shutdown would receive a $10,000 bonus for their service. A total of 311 air traffic controllers and 423 technicians are expected to receive payouts, according to The Associated Press. The bonuses are expected to be received by Dec. 9....
The Indiana State Police is investigating multiple incidents of swatting against Indiana state legislators, including some who have refused to support state redistricting amid GOP pressure. “While the motives for this type of activity may vary, we are working diligently with local, county and federal law enforcement partners to identify those responsible for these reckless,...
More than half of Americans believe the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed "unjustified" criminal charges against President Trump's perceived political enemies, according to a poll released Thursday by Marquette University Law School suggests. Marquette found that 55 percent of those polled disagreed with the prosecutions of former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General...
President Trump praised New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) in a closely watched meeting Friday in the Oval Office. Trump said he congratulated Mamdani on his victory, and the two men exchange pleasantries, adding they agreed on a lot of issues. “I think you’re going to have hopefully a great mayor,” the president said....
A quartet of bipartisan House members on Friday unveiled legislation to extend ObamaCare's enhanced subsidies for two years along with some changes to try to assuage conservatives’ concerns about fraud. The bill from Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), and Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) comprises the principles they previously publicly unveiled. The bill is aimed at breaking through the...
Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) announced Friday he is not planning to launch a bid for Ohio governor, leaving an opening for former state health director Dr. Amy Acton to become the Democratic nominee. “After careful consideration, much prayer and reflection, and after long conversations with my family, my closest friends and advisors, I’ve made...
