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Kamala Harris says Biden made ‘big mistake’ by not inviting Musk to EV event in 2021

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Joe Biden made a "big mistake" when he did not invite Tesla CEO Elon Musk to an electric vehicle event in 2021.

Protesters nationwide hold ‘No Kings’ rallies amid government shutdown

Significant crowd sizes in major cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles were observed Saturday during "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration.

Here’s what politicians said about ‘No Kings Day’

Millions of Americans gathered together for "No Kings Day" protests across the country on Saturday, with elected leaders also participating in — or lampooning — the marches. About 2,600 demonstrations aimed at criticizing the Trump administration were planned across all 50 states. Protests were held in small towns and major cities, including New York City,...

Vance tells Marines they’ll get paid despite ‘Schumer shutdown’

Vice President Vance on Saturday told the U.S. Marine Corps members gathered at Camp Pendleton in California that they will get paid despite the government shutdown. Vance, appearing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and second lady Usha Vance, gave remarks at the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary celebration. "I bring greetings today from our commander in...

‘First to fight’: Marine VP JD Vance marks Corps’ 250th as Hegseth says unity, not ‘diversity,’ is strength

Vice President JD Vance rang in the Marine Corps’ 250th at Camp Pendleton, praising fellow Marines after an assault demo and pledging they are ready to fight and win.

Teen pleads guilty in former DOGE staffer’s assault ahead of Trump DC crackdown

A 15-year-old pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the attack of a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee, which sparked President Trump's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. this summer. The teen, from Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty in D.C. juvenile court to felony assault, simple assault, robbery and attempted robbery for targeting former DOGE employee Edward...

Trump announces tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture and heavy trucks beginning Oct. 1

President Trump on Thursday announced a slew of product-specific tariffs set to take effect on Oct. 1, including duties on any pharmaceuticals whose manufacturers don't have plants in the U.S. The tariffs, which are on top of sweeping reciprocal duties Trump has imposed on countries worldwide, are likely to spur criticism, particularly when it comes...

DOJ sues 6 states for not providing private voter data

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued six states on Thursday, including California and New York, for not providing sensitive, private voter data the department asked for. “Clean voter rolls are the foundation of free and fair elections. Every state has a responsibility to ensure that voter registration records are accurate, accessible, and secure — states...

Trump celebrates Comey indictment: ‘Justice in America’

President Trump on Thursday hailed news that his Justice Department had indicted former FBI Director James Comey, one of his most prominent critics, days after the president called for action against Comey and others. "JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former...

Trump faces heat over Argentina bailout

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Grassley raises alarm about soybeans, Argentina ‘bailout’ Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Thursday that American farmers have been overshadowed and outsold by Argentinian soybean production, slamming President Trump for agreeing to soften the South American country’s...

Swalwell says ‘I fully expect’ to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), a vocal critic of President Trump, said Thursday he “fully” expects to be prosecuted by the Trump administration over his criticism but said he refuses to shy away from exercising his right to free speech. "I’m ready for it. I fully expect it,” Swalwell said on “CNN News Central,” when asked...

James Comey indicted on federal obstruction, perjury charges

A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday, approving charges for a top foe of the White House just days after President Trump called for his prosecution. Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement as well as another for obstruction of a congressional proceeding in connection with testimony he...

Lawler says he doesn’t support firings if government shuts down

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday said he does not support a White House memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlining possible firings aimed at federal agencies if government spending lapses on Oct. 1.  “No, I don't support permanent layoffs at these agencies,” Lawler said during a Thursday appearance on CNN’s “News...

AstraZeneca asks Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging Medicare drug price negotiation

AstraZeneca has asked the Supreme Court to hear its case challenging the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to the Supreme Court's docket, AstraZeneca's petition was filed on Sept. 19. The company has asked the court to consider "whether the IRA implicates an interest of pharmaceutical manufacturers that...

Trump cements TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump approves TikTok deal President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that approves a deal to keep TikTok available in the U.S. after months of uncertainty about the future of the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon TikTok is poised to be spun off into...

Democrats dismiss Trump budget office threats as shutdown edges closer

Democratic congressional leaders are dismissing a threat from the White House budget office to fire masses of federal workers during a government shutdown, saying they will not be intimidated into caving on their demands for talks on extending health care subsidies. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) brushed...

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinics to pause abortion appointments, citing Trump tax law

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortion appointments starting Oct. 1 because of President Trump’s tax and spending megabill, the organization said Thursday.  The move is intended to be temporary, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson said.  "Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is—and always will be—focused on putting our patients first. Our commitment...

Death row inmates commuted by Biden to be moved to supermax prisons

Dozens of prisoners who were on federal death row but had their sentences commuted under former President Biden will be moved to supermax prisons, attorney general Pam Bondi announced on Thursday. Biden, just a month before leaving office, commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, moving the classification from execution to life...

Sherrill campaign slams release of military records to opponent’s ally

The campaign of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) criticized the Trump administration on Thursday for releasing her military records, which included sensitive personal information, to an ally of her gubernatorial opponent. “The Trump administration blatantly violated federal law by releasing Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted personal military records to an agent of the Ciattarelli...

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