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Trump hosts ‘Washington Accords’ Rwanda-Congo peace deal signing, vows US rare earths purchases

President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the signing of the "Washington Accords" peace deal at the United States Institute of Peace Thursday, saying that the U.S. agrees to buy rare earth minerals from the two nations.

Trump said the Washington Accords deal formalizes the terms the two countries agreed to in June, including a permanent ceasefire, the disarmament of non-state forces, provisions for refugees to return to their homes, and justice and accountability for those who have committed illegal atrocities.

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Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: poll

New Harvard poll reveals young Americans deeply pessimistic about both parties, with Trump approval at just 29% among 18-29 age group nationwide.

House GOP splits over Obamacare fix as costs poised to spike for millions

House Republicans are at odds over how to deal with sky-high healthcare costs as enhanced Obamacare subsidies are set to expire.

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk’s final book battles the ‘machine of modern life,’ urges a return to the Sabbath

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk’s final words are a “manifesto against the machine of modern life," encouraging his followers to “stop in the name of God" and honor the Sabbath.

Blue-city riders hit with priciest Uber fares as LA, NYC costs soar past comparable metros, data shows

Exclusive Uber data shows riders in blue cities like Seattle, Los Angeles face the nation's highest rideshare prices compared to other similar-cost cities.

How a Trump tariff win can become a victory for climate change 

The use of IEEPA for carbon border adjustments could have many benefits.

Trump’s golden opportunity to win over Central Asia 

On Nov. 6, the U.S. will host a meeting of the Central Asian governments: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Democrats win big in first election of new Trump era

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Dems sweep in key VA, NJ elections ▪ Trump tariff policy at Supreme Court ▪ Preparations begin to honor Dick Cheney ▪ Rubio to brief on boat strikes Democrats pulled off a romp of their Republican opponents in winning all key races on Tuesday night...

Ken Paxton’s attack on Texas immigration nonprofits

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unleashed a fierce attack against Annunciation House — a nonprofit aiding migrants — escalating a local fight into a defining clash over humanitarian work. The state would brand many forms of aid to illegal immigrants as a crime. Paxton accuses Annunciation House of fueling unlawful border crossings by providing legal and...

Live updates: Democrats sweep big races; Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs

Voters on Tuesday sent a message to Republicans and the White House that change is needed in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and beyond. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be New York's next mayor, winning over voters with consistent messages of affordability, while voters on sent moderate Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill to the...

How a perfect storm of partisan politics fueled a historic shutdown

Washington’s stubborn budget impasse found an ignominious place in history on Wednesday when it entered its 36th day, marking the longest government shutdown since the nation’s founding. It didn’t happen by accident. Instead, a variety of factors conspired to cause both sides to dig in for weeks without ceding an inch — a perfect storm...

Mamdani invokes immigrants in victory speech: ‘This democracy is yours too’

New York Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Tuesday spoke to a packed crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater after a sizable win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (I) and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani said his audience was composed of progressive working-class voters, immigrants, and people of color who “cannot recognize themselves” within the...

The Memo: Mamdani’s triumph ratchets up battle within Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral race is a political earthquake. It caps a stunning rise from obscurity, gives the left one of its biggest triumphs to date and inflames an already-fierce fight within the Democratic Party. The internal fight was made even sharper when the mayor-elect took to the stage of his...

Sherrill wins in New Jersey: What it could mean for the midterms

Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-N.J.) win in the New Jersey governor’s race offered a much-needed shot in the arm for Democrats on Tuesday, raising questions around what the election results could mean for both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in his third run for New Jersey governor, as the New...

Trump to host GOP senators for breakfast on Wednesday

President Trump has invited Republican senators to the White House for breakfast Wednesday morning, the same day the government is poised set to set a record for the longest shutdown in history. A White House official confirmed to The Hill that the invite went out to GOP senators. The breakfast will take place before Trump...

Karl Rove recalls opposing Cheney as Bush’s vice president

Former senior White House adviser Karl Rove on Tuesday said he was not in favor of former President George W. Bush choosing Dick Cheney to be his running mate in 2000. Rove was asked during a Fox News appearance about Cheney, who died Monday night. Anchor Bill Hemmer asked Rove if he wanted Bush to...

Capitol Police say they arrested man who threatened to kill lawmaker

Capitol Police arrested a man Tuesday whom they sought for threatening to kill a lawmaker, the department said. Richard Griffin, of Pennsylvania, was blocked from entering the Russell Senate Office Building after a member of the Capitol Police Rapid Response Team recognized him from an Oct. 28 bulletin, according to a release from Capitol Police. “We...

Cheney’s death highlights GOP shifts under Trump

The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney cast a spotlight on his complicated legacy and the ways in which he and his family have been ostracized from the Trump-led GOP. Cheney was one of the most powerful figures in politics during his time in Washington, having served as a congressman, White House chief of...

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