Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story RFK Jr grilled by Congress over transparency, spending cuts Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Tuesday to talk about the Trump administration’s budget request for...

President Trump’s public outburst Tuesday against Israel and Iran to stop shooting and adopt a ceasefire signaled he isn’t afraid to confront Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when it comes to protecting his efforts to present himself as a peace and dealmaker. Trump’s profane-laced frustration that the U.S. ally Israel along with Iran should give...

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  Powell holds firm on rate plans in House testimony Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is in no hurry to lower interest rates despite months of pressure from President Trump, he told lawmakers Tuesday. © Greg Nash Testifying...

Democrats are looking to restart the abortion conversation around the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.   That Supreme Court decision in June 2022 turned abortion into one of the most powerful positions Democrats could run on. They saw major victories on the issue in the 2022 midterms and Virginia’s off-year...

Social media accounts for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) urged Democrats to vote for his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw in the party’s upcoming special election, in posts Tuesday.  “Early voting starts TODAY in VA-11! This is our first chance to stand up for our workers, our schools, our democracy, and everything Gerry...

Podcaster Joe Rogan pressed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday about another presidential bid in 2028. “Are you going to run for president again?" Rogan asked during a Tuesday episode. Sanders, who launched White House campaigns in 2016 and 2020, responded by noting his age. “I am 83 years of age. I'm not sure the...

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Media Matters hits FTC with suit to block probe  Media Matters for America sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday to block the agency’s investigation into the progressive media watchdog group, arguing the probe amounts to unlawful retaliation.  © AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File The group received a...

Pledging a slate of free programs and services, Democratic primary candidate Zohran Mamdani has propelled himself to be among the top candidates for New York City mayor.

Former Biden official Neera Tanden, a longtime political operative, is testifying behind closed doors Tuesday about Biden's mental acuity during his presidency.

Sen. Tim Kaine continues plan for war powers resolution despite Israel-Iran ceasefire, arguing the pause allows for deliberate discussion on congressional war authority.