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Mamdani struggles to explain how he’ll fund free buses

Zohran Mamdani, who is slated to become New York City mayor, faces the practical question of how to secure funding to make bus rides free.

Republicans get serious on housing crisis with high-profile conservative influencer leading the charge

Conservative influencer Benny Johnson leads America First Policy Institute's "Make Housing Great Again" initiative to help Millennials and Gen Z achieve homeownership.

How Trump can end ‘woke capital’ — and free US companies to get back to business

Political activists have been using America’s biggest corporations as vehicles for their leftist social...

GLP-1 Drugs: Will No One Think of the Planet?

The development of GLP-1 agonists is one of the wonders of the modern age....

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—November 21

1997—The Alaska supreme court rules (in Valley Hospital Association v. Mat-Su Coalition for Choice)...

Most Americans see political violence on the rise: Survey

A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that a clear majority of respondents believe political violence in the U.S. is increasing. The poll, released Thursday, found that 85 percent of respondents believe that politically motivated violence is on the rise, including 86 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning respondents and 85 percent of Democrats...

Trump OKs more drilling at ANWR

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump approves contentious Alaska drilling, mining The Trump administration is opening up more drilling in a contentious Alaskan wildlife refuge that was restricted under the Biden administration. © U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Getty Images It’s also approving two other contentious projects in Alaska:...

Ukraine’s GOP allies look to seize Trump’s momentum versus Putin

Senators are hoping to seize the momentum as President Trump goes on the offensive against Russian President Vladimir Putin, though Republicans remain cautious about getting ahead of the commander in chief.   Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening that he was, for the first time, imposing sanctions on Russia was welcomed by Kyiv and its supporters, signalling that...

Who’s in the revamped Pentagon press corps?

The Pentagon revamped its press corps last week by welcoming a host of new outlets to cover national security after they agreed to adhere to unprecedented protocols that prevent them from reporting on information that has not been cleared by Defense Department officials.  The policy was first announced in late September and implemented earlier this...

Tech, crypto firms among Trump ballroom donors

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Tech, crypto firms among Trump ballroom donors Amazon, Apple, Google and other major companies are among those donating to help cover the cost of President Trump’s massive new ballroom at the White House. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press The White House confirmed the list to The Hill's Brett...

Target to cut about 1,800 corporate positions, reports say

The move will impact about 8% of the company's global corporate workforce, reports say.

Here’s what White House loses with East Wing’s demolition

Demolition of the White House's East Wing, itself a source of multiple controversies for over 200 years, was completed on Thursday. Excavators were spotted starting Monday tearing it apart. It was home to first lady Melania Trump's office, the offices of the White House social secretary and calligrapher, as well as the movie theater and...

Letitia James signals plan to challenge Lindsey Halligan’s appointment in mortgage fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) signaled Thursday that she intends to challenge the appointment of a prosecutor handpicked by President Trump to seek charges against his foes in a bid to throw out her mortgage fraud case.  In a two-page court filing, James’s attorneys notified the federal judge overseeing the case that they...

White House revamps website to defend East Wing demolition with list of presidential ‘scandals’

The White House added a new section to its website on Thursday in defense of the Trump administration’s construction of a ballroom attached to the residence. On the website’s “About the White House” page, a timeline of major events in the history of the White House is displayed.  It starts with the addition of the...

Trump feels the economic heat

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump faces backlash on economy as inflation rises President Trump is facing growing pressure over his handling of the economy as inflation rises, the job market weakens and American exporters suffer backlash from his trade agenda....

More than 6 in 10 plan to vote for California redistricting plan: Survey

More than 6 in 10 Californian voters plan to support an upcoming redistricting plan, according to a poll. In the CBS News/YouGov poll released Wednesday, 62 percent of respondents said they would vote “yes” on Proposition 50 if the election happened on the day they responded, while 38 percent said they would vote “no." The...

Shutdown set to impact SNAP funding in many states

As the government shutdown persists, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk in states across the country.  SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The federal government shares the cost of administering the program with states, while states operate their own programs. Funding...

Vance fires back after Psaki quips second lady needs saving

Vice President Vance fired back at former White House press secretary Jen Psaki after she suggested that second lady Usha Vance needed to be rescued from her husband. “I think it's disgraceful, but, of course, the second lady can speak for herself,” the vice president told reporters, when asked about Psaki’s comment. “I am very...

SNAP benefits may run out Nov. 1. Here’s how you could still get food assistance

A disruption or delay could impact 42 million people, or 1 in 8 Americans, who rely on SNAP to buy food.

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