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SCOTUS takes up Trump’s bid to fire FTC commissioner at will — a showdown that could topple 90-year precedent

The Supreme Court will weigh Trump's authority to fire a sitting FTC member in a major test of presidential powers — and a 1935 landmark court ruling.

US deports more Iranians, Islamic republic says

As President Donald Trump's administration aims to carry out an illegal immigration crackdown, it has deported even more Iranians, according to reports

Ex-House Democrat drops out of Texas Senate race as Jasmine Crockett candidacy rumors swirl

Former House Rep. Colin Allred said he will no longer run for Senate in Texas, as rumors swirl of a potential bid by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Biden’s supercharged federal contracting pipeline targeted for freeze after bribery bust, undercover sting

Sen. Joni Ernst demands pause in 8(a) program funding after Biden administration tripled contracting goals and fraud cases emerged involving millions in taxpayer dollars.

Colin Allred drops out of Texas Senate race

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate run on Monday as challenger Jasmine...

Is Trump channeling Marie Antoinette’s royalty?

Donald Trump has been accused of acting like a monarch, hosting lavish parties while federal workers were struggling to make ends meet, and surrounding himself with loyalists instead of truth-tellers, which could ultimately cost him his grip on power.

NC sheriff: Charlotte is next target of Trump immigration crackdown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials could move in on Charlotte, N.C., as early as Saturday amid President Trump's immigration crackdown across the country, according to local law enforcement. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden was notified by two CBP officials on Wednesday that agents could arrive over the weekend or early next week, and...

It’s not just the 1 percent — the socialists will soon be coming for your money, too 

We cannot allow today’s socialist fever to wreck the American dream. 

Whole Hog Politics: The Epstein case, botched, bungled and busted 

Back in July, Laura Loomer — who is some combination of Trump confidante, MAGA enforcer and right-wing media personality — went public with her urging to President Trump to appoint a special counsel “to handle the Epstein files investigation.” Loomer is good at using her clout with President Trump, and has stacks of pink slips...

Thinking of threatening ICE officers? Don’t do it.

The arrest of a Florida man who made online death threats against ICE officers should be a wake-up call to every American.

What Justice Sotomayor knows about executions that just ain’t so

It's one thing to oppose the death penalty. Specious arguments against nitrogen asphyxiation are a distraction and an embarrassment.

Here’s how the Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect you

The proposed deal could impact which credit cards stores accept and whether shoppers face more surcharges at checkout.

Over 60,000 bicycles recalled for faulty brakes

Customers should stop using the bikes immediately.

Lady Gaga had ‘psychotic break’ after filming ‘A Star is Born’

Lady Gaga went on a world tour to support her “Joanne” album, where she said her mental health had taken an extreme hit.

Shutdown bill’s last-minute adds spur scrutiny

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ Bracing for the next shutdown showdown ▪ FBI pushes back on Tucker ▪ Swalwell responds to criminal referral ▪ AOC’s stock rises amid Schumer backlash Lawmakers in both parties are grappling with last-minute changes to the bill that...

Noem announces $10K bonuses for some TSA workers after shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday said she's giving $10,000 bonuses to "exemplary" Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents following the end of the government shutdown. "Americans can be proud of TSA workers across the country who continued to serve with excellence throughout the shutdown — many going to great lengths to protect our country,...

Vance dismisses speculation of rivalry with Rubio

Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that aired on Thursday that neither he nor Secretary of State Marco Rubio are entitled to the presidency, but said he will have a conversation with President Trump about the 2028 presidential election after next year’s midterm elections.  “We’re going to do everything that we can to...

FBI, Tucker Carlson trade barbs over Trump’s attempted assassin

The FBI on Thursday clapped back at conservative pundit Tucker Carlson after he claimed the agency lied about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate President Trump in Pennsylvania in 2024. Ahead of a "story tomorrow," Carlson wrote in a Thursday post on the social platform X, "The FBI told us Thomas Crooks...

Vance says he gives ‘a lot of credit’ to moderate Democrats in shutdown negotiations

Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that he gives credit to the moderate Senate Democrats who the administration worked with during negotiations to end the government shutdown.  “I do give a lot of credit to the moderate Democrats who were with us from the very beginning,” Vance told Fox News host Sean Hannity.  “If...

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