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Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US ‘overreaction’

Sen. John Fetterman rejected "AI doomsdaying" and echoed President Donald Trump's push for AI development, warning that U.S. overreaction could benefit China.

Craven LA officials just surrendered on homelessness

Only Los Angeles could spend billions fighting homelessness, watch tents swallow sidewalks and parks,...

NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

NAACP President Derrick Johnson bashed the Navy Friday following reports that it planned to rename an aircraft carrier, named after a Black WWII war hero, and had considered President Trump's name as a replacement. Johnson wrote in a social media post that the alleged talks surrounding the USS Doris Miller's name are “a slap in...

Collins asks White House to consider ‘negative impact’ of Canada trade war

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) pushed the Trump administration to “consider the negative impact" that engaging in a tariff war with Canada may have on American constituents, straying away from some of her GOP peers. Republican lawmakers were split Saturday after negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fell through, causing the White House to impose a...

Michael Goodwin: Don’t be fooled by Hochul’s act — she’s just as radical as Mamdani

New Yorkers who pay close attention to such things have long understood why Gov....

Army plans to phase out drone unit championed by sacked generals

The U.S. Army plans to phase out a drone unit that was studying and incorporating lessons from foreign wars, including the use of uncrewed systems in the Russia-Ukraine war, an Army official confirmed to The Hill on Thursday.  The infantry battalion, known as the Unmanned Assault Battalion, will participate at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center...

Rogers pushing for 1-year pause on data center construction

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Mike Rogers calls for one-year data center moratorium Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the GOP nominee in a critical Senate battle in Michigan, on Thursday called for a one-year pause on data center construction, the latest sign of the political toxicity of the server warehouses fueling the AI boom....

Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over spiked trans athlete story

A sports columnist with The Seattle Times announced Thursday he has resigned after the outlet declined to run his piece on transgender athletes in women's sports. “After 11 years as a sports columnist at the Seattle Times, I have decided to resign. It was entirely my choice, and it was not an easy one. The...

Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff Erica Schwartz, the newly confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acknowledged the agency she is now tasked with leading faces an uphill battle in terms of...

Wetlands policy causes GOP friction

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Cramer puts hold on Trump nominees over wetlands Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer (N.D.) is placing a hold on all future Trump nominees over the administration’s approach to wetlands. © Greg Nash In a statement shared with The Hill, Cramer expressed disappointment that the administration is leaving...

Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell’s California House seat 

Progressive California state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) term in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Swalwell, once seen as the front-runner in the California governor’s race, dropped out...

Turmoil in Treasury bond yields sparks global worries: What to know

U.S. bond yields are rarely a burning issue with the general public. But that’s changed this week as a spike in yields has hit the front pages and TV newscasts. Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds hit their highest point in almost two decades on Tuesday. The rise prompted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to step in with a buyback...

Trump lifts summer gasoline restrictions early as prices remain stubborn

The Trump administration is ending summertime smog restrictions on gasoline early this year in a bid to offer relief for high prices at the pump. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a waiver on Thursday allowing for sales of gasoline with a higher evaporation potential starting on Sept. 1, rather than the middle of the month. In...

Bond markets rattle economy, sparking controversial buyback

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Bond markets rattle economy, sparking controversial buyback The U.S. bond market is raising alarm bells for the economy, forcing the Trump administration to take emergency measures to ease the immediate impact on American pocketbooks. Yuki Iwamura,...

Man dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City Council: ‘This is what the emperor needs’

A man dressed as the iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader on Wednesday appeared to defend the use of Flock cameras before the San Diego City Council, assuring that "this is what the emperor needs." The man approached the podium to address the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting, with the character's signature breathing...

Americans’ drinking remains at record low: Poll

Americans' drinking remains at historically low levels with a survey released Thursday reporting the lowest levels of alcohol consumption among Americans in its history, dating back to 1939. A new Gallup survey found the share of Americans who consume alcohol held at 54 percent for the second consecutive year. Self-reported drinking has been falling in...

Melania Trump announces new foster scholarships ahead of IndyCar DC event

First lady Melania Trump announced a new round of scholarships for foster children Thursday in partnership with IndyCar and Fox Corporation. The two companies donated $2 million to fund scholarships at Indiana and Purdue Universities. “Tomorrow's leaders are sitting in classrooms today, including those growing up in foster care. Their capability is no less remarkable,”...

Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who notched an upset victory in Florida's Senate Democratic primary this week. “Angie Nixon is proof that organized people can take on organized money — and win. Outspent more than 16 to 1, she won in a landslide. Working people all over...

Moskowitz says Piker, DSA members ‘can’t coexist with me’

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) went after left-wing streamer Hasan Piker and members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on Thursday, saying the two “can’t coexist with me.” “Well, I mean, we're going to see if we can coexist with them. I mean, they can't coexist with me.” Moskowitz told Fox Business Network’s Stuart Varney...

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