An attorney representing the Trump administration informed a U.S. District Court Friday evening that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun offering new appointments to disaster workers whose contracts the agency did not renew in January, reversing a controversial decision that prompted a coalition of labor unions, scientific groups and local governments to sue the administration.
The leader of the Czech Republic pushed back this week against President Trump’s accusations that Europe has failed to do its part to support the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran. “I believe that Europe could do much more, but we are not part of it,” Czech President Petr Pavel told CNN’s Christine Amanpour at...
Late night host Bill Maher told California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that his lawsuit against Fox News “sounds a lot like” President Trump. “That sounds exactly like what [Trump] does, suing media,” Maher said during an interview with the governor on Friday evening. California’s top official sued the network for defamation last June. Newsom is...
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act has triggered a fast-moving redistricting fight across the South, with lawmakers in several states pushing for new congressional and legislative maps even amid uncertainty over whether changes can be made in time for the November midterm elections. The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional...
Former "Summer House" star Luke Gulbranson says he's leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the "real drama" is in Washington. "Yeah, I've been on reality TV," the 42-year-old model and actor said in an ad released Wednesday announcing the launch of his campaign for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently...
House Democrats will force a vote this week on legislation designed to end the Iran War, despite lingering questions about whether it has enough backing to pass. The vote was expected, although party leaders had vowed to stage it only after they had secured the support to pass. That plan has changed, according to Rep....
When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.
Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) spurred the end of his gubernatorial bid and tenure in Congress. But legal scrutiny over the claims are just getting started. Swalwell announced his resignation Monday evening, just days after initial reports emerged alleging that he twice sexually assaulted a former aide and engaged in sexual...
Even the U.N. has acknowledged that a threat of nuclear annihilation by a hostile country need not be imminent in order to justify preventive military action.
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it has turned six ships around in its effort to "completely" halt trade from Iran's ports — the first effort since President Trump imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Within the first 24 hours of the blockade, six merchant vessels complied with U.S. forces to turn around...
Taking aim at undocumented children flies in the face of legal precedent, existing law and common sense. It would be bad policy as well as bad politics for any state to target kids based on their immigration status.
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: China is breaking from its mostly quiet stance on the Iran war amid the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, placing a strain on relations just weeks ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi railed against...
The Trump administration is turning up pressure to pass a major cryptocurrency bill as Congress returns from a two-week recess with a shrinking window to get the legislation across the finish line. The White House appears keen to move past a dispute between the banking and crypto industries that has held up Senate negotiations on...
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Tuesday claimed that Democrats keep "blackmail files" for when it suits them, following a push to oust Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from his seat due to allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. "The real story here is how the Democrat Party controls its members through...
Rep. Clay Fuller (R-Ga.) was sworn into office on Tuesday after winning a special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene's term -- helping Republicans maintain their razor-thin majority in the House and bolster support for President Trump’s agenda in Congress. “You were sent...
