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Jewish Dem defections threaten El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race decided by razor-thin margins

Some Jewish voters in Michigan say they may cross party lines to support Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate election due to concerns over antisemitism and Israel.

Marine veteran Robert Gilman returns to US soil as Trump admin fulfills request: ‘No American left behind’

Photos show Robert Gilman arriving on U.S. soil, where he was met by Steve Witkoff and Sebastian Gorka after the Trump administration secured his release.

‘Decoy’ Air Force One was protected by US fighter jets, official says

U.S. fighter jets escorted the decoy Air Force One carrying the press corps and senior staff to the United Kingdom after Trump's secret plane swap.

DOJ heavyweights throw monkey wrench in Dem plans to put Trump allies in hot seat

President Donald Trump's private advisors can now claim executive privilege under a new Justice Department memo, and Democrats vow investigations.

Peggy Flanagan was Minnesota’s No 2 official as massive fraud scandal exploded under state’s watch

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan just scored the Democratic nomination for Senate, but she's hampered by some heavy baggage: her role during the Minnesota fraud scandal.

Will John Healey fund the UK defense increases he previously demanded?

Healey has moved from defense minister seeking an increase in his agency's budget to leading the ministry that traditionally pushes for reductions in defense spending. 

Musk on his involvement in politics: ‘I got carried away’

Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he "got carried away." "I think I got a little too involved in politics," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. "I got carried away frankly." Musk took an increased interest in politics amid the 2024...

Retirees may need $185K for healthcare, Fidelity estimates

The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.

Loomer meets Zelensky after turnaround on war

Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv. Loomer, who is a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine...

GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study

Based on Danish data, the study found those on GLP-1s had 17% less long-term absences.

The drug policy debate’s common ground: Better treatment and recovery

Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.

DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents

The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. “This Court should join the growing number of...

The US owes the people of Hong Kong an explanation

Six years ago, the United States drew a line on Hong Kong. That line just quietly disappeared.  

Vance’s lead over Rubio narrows in new Republican 2028 poll: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

A new Emerson poll suggests Vice President Vance's once-dominant position in the Republican 2028 field may be weakening, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now running nearly even. Meanwhile, speculation is growing inside Republican circles and the Trump administration over who is best positioned to carry the MAGA mantle forward. Join The Hill’s senior vice...

Senate Republican: American public ‘growing weary’ with Iran war

Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said the American public is “growing weary” with the protracted military conflict with Iran, which President Trump initially said would last four to five weeks but instead has dragged on for nearly five months.   “I do think that the American public’s growing weary,” Capito told...

A ship linked to China’s military sailed from Baltimore. That should worry US workers.

Under normal circumstances and United States law, its journey would be absolutely illegal.

US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’

U.S. trading partners including China, Japan and Australia pushed back on Friday against President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, arguing the levies are “completely unjustified.” The new import taxes, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for 60 countries, took effect just after midnight on Friday and cover 99.4 percent of goods coming into the...

Whole Hog Politics: Ready or not, 2028 field is taking shape 

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 am ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Democrats not only can’t decide the order for their 2028 primary calendar, but they also can’t even...

Trump is fighting for the working class, unlike the DSA

Going into the midterms, Trump’s support across most voter groups has dropped, thanks largely to the war with Iran. Democrats will take advantage of that slump, but their forecast gains in November are unlikely to reflect a long-term political reassignment of the American working class. 

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