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Zohran Mamdani’s improbable journey from Uganda to ‘privileged bubble’ to NYC’s socialist wunderkind

Less than a decade ago, Zohran Mamdani was a "C-list rapper" joking about living rent-free in his Manhattan apartment near Columbia University, where his father teaches political science and African studies.

Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for Fed chair Powell to resign

Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio has called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign, saying his "personal feelings" are keeping the interest rates up.

White House budget director accuses Fed chair of violating building rules in renovation

White House budget director Russell Vought suggested in a Thursday letter that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is in violation of government building rules in the renovation of the Fed's headquarters.

Democrats deny they’re inciting fights against ICE

Despite assaults skyrocketing against ICE officers and federal agents, Democrats say the GOP is politicizing any attacks, adding that the feds should have more stringent rules related to the arrest and deportation of illegal aliens.

Trump to hit Canada with 35 percent tariff

President Trump announced Thursday his administration would impose a 35 percent tariff on all Canadian goods beginning next month. Trump posted a letter sent to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in which he outlined the upcoming tariffs. This week, Trump has posted letters to more than a dozen countries vowing to impose steep tariffs on...

Former Trump NASA nominee open to running for Congress

President Trump’s former nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, said he’d be open to launching a congressional campaign after his nomination to join the second Trump administration was withdrawn.  The billionaire said he'd run as a Republican and that he'd consider serving under Trump in a different capacity — or under another Republican president in...

Rubio discusses new idea for Ukraine peace talks in meeting with Lavrov

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he discussed a new idea for a potential Ukraine ceasefire during a Thursday meeting with his counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Rubio, who also serves as President Trump’s national security adviser, confirmed that Lavrov presented new ideas about Ukraine peace negotiations during the 50-minute meeting. “I think it’s...

Trump warns Republicans against rejecting cuts to PBS and NPR

President Trump on Thursday threatened to withhold his support for any Republican who opposes a rescissions package of roughly $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. "It is very important that all Republicans adhere to my Recissions Bill and, in particular, DEFUND THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (PBS and NPR), which is...

HIV program a potential hurdle in recissions process

Presented by Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Global HIV program a potential speedbump in recissions process President Trump’s request to claw back billions in federal funding that’s already been apportioned by Congress could run into some hurdles as lawmakers waffle over a decades-old, bipartisan HIV program. ...

Trump shows support for Bolsonaro

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump, Bolsonaro bromance persists President Trump is seeking to intervene in a political fight roiling Brazil, demanding the country drop its prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro or face a 50 percent tariff on imports to...

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