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Biden says he’s in ‘constant contact’ with DeSantis as Hurricane Idalia approaches

President Biden on Tuesday said his administration has been in "constant contact" with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as the state braces from Hurricane Idalia to make landfall. Biden elaborated on his call a day earlier with DeSantis during an Oval Office meeting with the Costa Rican president. “We’re providing everything he could possibly need....

DeSantis preps for Idalia

{beacon} Evening Report Tuesday, August 29   © Stephen M. Dowell /Orlando Sentinel via AP DeSantis preps for Hurricane Idalia in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in dozens of counties, and several counties issued evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Idalia's expected landfall early Wednesday. The storm is projected to strengthen...

Quits rate falls to pre-pandemic levels as job market shows signs of cooling

The rate at which Americans are quitting their jobs fell to pre-pandemic levels in July, the latest sign that the so-called “Great Resignation” is waning and the job market is cooling. Just over 3.5 million employed Americans — or about 2.3 percent — quit their jobs last month, according to the job openings and labor...

FDA approves generic versions of ADHD drug Vyvanse

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Vyvanse, a drug used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a decision that comes amid a nationwide shortage of ADHD treatment drugs.  The newly approved medication can treat both ADHD in patients six years and older and binge-eating disorder in adults, the FDA...

Trump faces new risks in skipping debates

Former President Trump has said he does not regret skipping the first Republican presidential primary debate, but there are signs he may not be able to dodge the stage indefinitely. Trump has indicated he does not plan to participate in the debates, pointing to his comfortable lead in the polls. Advisers said they would be...

Petraeus: Ukraine has ‘adapted very impressively’ to Russian defenses

Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus complimented the Ukrainian military for a long-awaited counteroffensive that has disappointed some Western allies, saying the Ukrainian army has “adapted very impressively” to defenses that were more formidable than expected. “No plan survives contact with the enemy and that has been true in this case,” Petraeus said in a CNN...

Here’s where Hurricane Idalia could make landfall in Florida

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in several parts of Florida on Wednesday, with the potential for life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds — though exactly where the storm could make landfall remains uncertain.  Idalia strengthened to a hurricane Tuesday morning in the Gulf of Mexico as it made its way toward the Sunshine State. The...

X opens door to political ads

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Political ads can return to X As the 2024 election heats up, with a crowded Republican primary race, candidates will have another platform to run ads on: X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. © Photo Illustration (AP Photo/Getty Images/Adobe Stock) The...

It’s time for Congress to correct an injustice against combat-disabled veterans

As Congress returns from recess next month, they should pause to reflect how culture wars about abortion, gender identity, and diversity programs became more urgent than correcting an injustice for America’s combat-wounded warriors. Despite bipartisan efforts in both the Senate and House to pass the Major Richard Star Act (MRSA), introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Rep....

Top House GOP chairmen launch probe into Hunter Biden special counsel appointment

The House Republican chairman of three committees launched a probe into David Weiss's appointment as special counsel of the federal Hunter Biden probe.

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