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‘You cannot negotiate with these people’: Iranian refugee urges Trump to go all-in to topple Tehran

Maysam Sabitian says it's time for President Trump to rip the Band-Aid off and go full tilt on Iran, finding ways to kill more hardline military commanders, granting recognition to an exiled government and arming dissidents to help them overthrow the regime in Tehran.

A decade of federal housing aid, and the affordability gap grew in all 50 states

The federal government keeps pumping money into housing assistance programs, but it's done little to affect the actual affordability of obtaining a home, according to a new study by a spending watchdog group.

Two red states just became Senate toss-ups, and the GOP is on defense

The Texas and Iowa Senate races are now toss-ups rather than safe for their Republican opponents, according to a new election analysis.

Los Angeles green-lights more homeless encampments

Los Angeles has tried next to nothing to solve its homelessness crisis. Now, the city is re-legalizing more homeless encampments, a self-defeating position that ensures that this problem will never be solved. The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-3 to repeal homeless encampment bans in several neighborhoods in the district that includes Hollywood. The councilman who represents […]

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...

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