Iowa Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten is launching a challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), he confirmed to multiple outlets, as the Republican draws backlash for remarks at a recent town hall. “After her comments over the weekend, I've been thinking about it for a while, but that's when I just said: This is unacceptable,...
A group of congressional Republicans accused PBS on Monday of “grooming” children after "Sesame Street," one of the nonprofit TV network’s flagship programs, shared a social media post recognizing Pride Month. “On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy...
The Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of its employees, a company spokesperson told The Hill on Monday. The spokesperson said the Disney teams affected by the Monday layoffs include film and television marketing, corporate financial operations, television publicity and casting and development, but also said there will be no cutting of teams themselves....
A growing share of Americans say there are important differences between the Republican and Democratic parties, according to a new CNN/SSRS poll. The May survey, released on Sunday, shows 81 percent of respondents say there are important differences between the two parties, while only 18 percent say the parties are “pretty much the same.” The...
Congress must take action to address the threat of third-party litigation funding (TPLF), which can be used by foreign entities to steal American trade secrets and compromise national security.
The placement of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands could help decrease water stress and increase plant growth by about 20 percent during dry years, a new study has found. In these semi-arid areas, where grasslands often don’t get as much water as they need, the partial shading offered by solar systems can help plants get...
President Trump’s domestic agenda bill is spurring a debate over whether blue states are subsidizing red states. After a successful pressure campaign from blue-state Republicans, the House version of Trump’s bill was amended to boost the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000. The agreement was a major win for a handful of...
The DOJ demanded California’s public school districts certify that they do not allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports, escalating a Title IX fight.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants Democrats to unite to inflict pain on Senate Republicans as they work to ram President Trump’s wish list of policy desires through the Senate.
Operation Patriot resulted in the arrest of nearly 1,500 illegals, including murderers, rapists, drug traffickers and child sex predators, in Massachusetts.