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‘Relics of the past’: The old guard of Georgia’s GOP has fallen

The MAGA takeover of the Georgia GOP is nearly complete. The old-guard of the Republican Party in Georgia has fallen after withstanding MAGA’s furor since 2020, replaced by a...

Squad-endorsed socialist wins heated primary to represent America’s birthplace

Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District primary drew multiple candidates vying to represent the nation's most Democratic and Black-majority district.

Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup

Oregon Republicans chose their gubernatorial nominee from a crowded primary field, hoping to flip the governor's office held by Democrats since 1982.

Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term

Sen. Jim Risch, 83, comfortably won Idaho's GOP primary, the AP reported, as the Foreign Relations Committee chairman sought a fourth Senate term.

Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts

Gov. Brad Little, backed by President Trump, won Idaho's Republican gubernatorial primary against seven challengers to pursue a third term in office.

Iran says Pentagon lying about cost of war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday accused the Pentagon of lying about the U.S. cost of the war in Iran. "The Pentagon is lying. Netanyahu's gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed," Araghchi wrote in a social media post, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Indirect costs...

Biden makes first endorsement of 2026 midterm cycle

Former President Biden dropped his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle Friday morning, backing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia governor’s race.  Bottoms made a surprise decision not to run for reelection as mayor in 2021 and then joined the Biden administration as a special adviser.  “As mayor of Atlanta, Keisha...

Russia, slipping in Ukraine, is now also losing its grip in Mali

The war in Ukraine is draining Russia’s forces; Moscow has little to spare for its African adventures.

Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS

Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during which the president can deploy U.S. forces without the authorization of...

A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats’ unpaid debt to Black voters

For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same.

Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) that could redraw the political map ahead of November. Meanwhile, long‑standing U.S.-Germany relations have...

Trump’s ‘revenge tour’ has its hits and its misses 

President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “revenge tour” must be done judiciously, or it will do more harm than good. 

Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating 

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump has never been this unpopular. And it’s not even close. His two lowest points from his first term...

Trump administration says Iran war ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" following the ceasefire deal reached between the U.S. and Iran. Friday marks 60 days since the administration formally notified Congress, on May 2, of the conflict. In a statement to NewsNation, The Hill's sister network,...

A ‘chop the top’ approach could save Social Security

Some are coalescing around the idea of capping Social Security benefits for top earners.

White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff

President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption.

Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap

In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing two prominent primary challengers on his right. He has been...

Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy

A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R). Several Democratic senators who spoke to The Hill...

Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda

The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability Agenda," a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen...

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