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GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage

Virginia GOP blasted a proposed constitutional amendment on the eve of a vote they say could turn the current 6-5 congressional split into a 10-1 Democratic edge.

Lawyer for American detained in Iran says hostage deal is ‘easiest problem on the table’ for both sides

American hostages wrongfully detained in Iran could be freed during U.S.-Tehran negotiations, a lawyer for one of the detained Americans says.

WATCH: Cory Booker unleashes fiery call for ‘foot soldiers’ at Michigan Dem conference

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a fiery speech at the Michigan Democratic Convention, warning of "darkness and wind" and calling for party unity ahead of 2028.

Leaked memos reveal how Supreme Court steamrolled Obama climate plan in 2016 showdown

Supreme Court memos obtained by the New York Times reveal a fierce ideological battle over blocking Obama's Clean Power Plan on the emergency docket.

Dem Senate candidate ripped for Kamala Harris-style marching band theatrics at convention

Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow entered a Democratic convention on Sunday with a marching band, drawing criticism and comparisons to Kamala Harris online.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor’s security detail

A voice actor on the popular animation series “Bob’s Burgers” was seriously injured after crashing his vehicle into a toll plaza in New Hampshire on Tuesday, according to New Hampshire State Police. Eugene Mirman, 51, was traveling northbound on the Everett Turnpike shortly before noon on March 31 when he struck the Bedford Toll Plaza....

OpenAI acquires tech podcast TBPN

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has acquired the technology streaming show "TPBN" in a surprise move for Silicon Valley. The acquisition was announced online by both brands Thursday, though no official cost for the deal was disclosed. OpenAI CEO of AGI Deployment Fidji Simo said in a blog post the decision comes after the company mulled...

Trump signs order imposing 100 percent tariff on brand name drugs

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday targeting imported brand name drugs with a 100 percent tariff, citing the U.S.'s "import reliance" as reason for the decision. "I have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to impose a 100 percent ad valorem duty rate on the import of patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical...

DOJ concludes presidential records requirement unconstitutional

A federal law requiring presidents to preserve and hand over presidential records to the government at the conclusion of their term is unconstitutional, according to a legally nonbinding Justice Department opinion. The 52-page opinion, first reported by Axios, found that the Presidential Records Act of 1978 exceeds congressional authority and “unconstitutionally intrudes on the...

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, metal and copper

President Trump revamped his tariffs on steel, copper and aluminum in an executive order Thursday to ensure that they align with the “full value” of the imported metals. The value is based on the amount the U.S. pays for the import, not how much it cost to produce in its country of origin. A senior...

Trump administration lifts sanctions on acting Venezuela president

The Trump administration lifted sanctions on acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Treasury Department  This move follows the extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. military operation earlier this year. Maduro and his wife were captured and transported to New York where they face drug trafficking charges. The...

Zelensky sounds warning on Russian intelligence sharing with Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sounded new warnings about Russia's intelligence sharing with Iran in an exclusive interview with The Hill’s sister network NewsNation. Zelensky, in his first remarks since President Trump’s Wednesday night address, provided insight on how Ukraine is helping the U.S. in its war against Iran, praised U.S. air defenses and shed more...

US embassy in Iraq warns Americans to ‘leave now’ as Middle East strikes intensify

The U.S. Embassy in Iraq on Thursday warned Americans in the Middle East to "leave now" as U.S.-Israeli attacks on and retaliatory strikes from Iran intensify and days after an American journalist in Iraq was kidnapped by an Iran-backed militia group. The embassy based in Baghdad warned in a statement that "Iraqi terrorist militia groups...

Sydney Gruters, RNC chair’s wife, launches Florida House bid

Sydney Gruters, the wife of Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters, launched her campaign on Thursday for the House seat in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. “As a working mother of three, I see firsthand how much pressure rising prices are putting on families across Southwest Florida,” she said in a release. “From groceries and...

GOP moves to end DHS shutdown: Join the discussion

Join The Hill's editors on a deep dive into Republicans' effort to bring an end to the record-long Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. They will also discuss GOP lawmakers' plans for a new budget reconciliation bill and provide analysis after President Trump's Wednesday evening address about the conflict in Iran. The panel includes The...

Washington is getting drug pricing wrong — here’s how states can get it right

States should embrace competition and innovation to lower prescription drug costs and encourage medical breakthroughs, rather than relying on government control and price caps.

Live updates: Trump touts ‘unified’ GOP on DHS funding; previews weeks of hard strikes on Iran

President Trump on Thursday touted a "unified" Republican Party that is ready to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a social media post thanking House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Trump said, "Republicans are UNIFIED, and moving forward on a plan that will reload funding for our...

Ocasio-Cortez takes hardline stance against all military aid to Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said the U.S. should not provide funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system, clarifying her position on the issue. “The Israeli government is well able to fund the Iron Dome system, which has proven critical to keep innocent civilians safe from rocket attacks and bombardment,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote on...

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