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Michael Goodwin: The British ambassador was right —the ‘special relationship’ is in tatters

An old but memorable view holds that “an ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.”

FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January

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.

Czech Republic president on Trump’s anger with Europe over Iran war response: ‘We are not part of it’

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...

Maher tells Newsom his Fox News lawsuit ‘sounds like’ Trump

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...

Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days

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...

‘Summer House’ alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota

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...

Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war

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....

Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again

When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.

Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups

Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.

Video shows Oklahoma principal tackle Columbine-inspired gunman: affidavit

Documents say the gunman admitted he “wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did.”

Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations spur legal storm 

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...

Imminence is no longer the criterion for military preventive action

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.

US military turns around 6 ships, ‘completely’ halts trade from Iran’s ports amid blockade

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...

Sorry, Stephen Miller: Immigrant kids have a right to an education, too 

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.  

Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia

Europeans are not prepared for what alignment with China, Iran, or Russia truly entails.

US-China tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz blockade 

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...

White House ramps up pressure to pass crypto bill as Congress returns

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...

Miller on Swalwell: Dems have ‘blackmail files’ for when it suits them

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...

Fuller sworn in to replace Greene

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...

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