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Pushing a conservative agenda does not threaten ‘democracy’

The Heritage Foundation and center-right groups are working together to ensure a potential Trump presidency will implement socially and fiscally conservative policies. But liberal groups and commentators fear these transition plans are a threat to democracy. Project 2025, according to its description, “paves the way for an effective conservative Administration based on four pillars: a policy […]

Trump on message is bad news for Democrats

While the main takeaway from Thursday night’s presidential debate was the diminished mental faculties of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump showed just how formidable he is when he is disciplined in his rhetoric. The Trump that showed up to the debate last night was one who is at ease and on message as […]

Democrats may need the courage of a Hugh Scott moment

Hours after President Joe Biden’s feeble debate performance Thursday night that left voters across the country stunned, two of Pennsylvania’s most powerful Democrats, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), pushed back against calls for Biden to step down from his reelection campaign. Shapiro appeared on MSNBC and CNN and was repeatedly asked […]

Supreme Court curtails agency power

Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} == Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Supreme Court ruling transfers power from agencies to judges The high court on Friday overruled a 40-year-old precedent that gave agencies more latitude in rulemaking — with ramifications for climate and other environmental protections. ©...

Supreme Court social media decisions

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Social media cases on deck for Supreme Court ruling Two cases involving the rights of social media companies based on laws in Florida and Texas have yet to be ruled on by the Supreme Court this session, which will stretch into July.  ©...

Biden praises LGBTQ community at Stonewall visitor center opening

President Biden praised the LGBTQ community in remarks at Stonewall Friday, a day after his first presidential debate against former President Trump. Friday marked the 55 years since the Stonewall Riots, which were demonstrations against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn and was largely considered the start of the U.S. gay...

Abortion-rights groups rally around Biden campaign after debate performance

Prominent abortion-rights groups rallied around President Biden’s reelection campaign Friday, arguing that his administration’s record on reproductive health and the “existential” threat of another Trump administration outweigh a poor debate performance.  As Democratic lawmakers, strategists and activists spent the day panicking over Biden’s ability to lead the party heading into November, abortion-rights leaders said they’re...

Shell-shocked House Democrats question keeping Biden at the top of the ticket

A growing chorus of alarmed House Democrats say that President Biden’s faltering performance in the debate the night before raises immediate questions about whether he should remain at the top of the ticket in this year’s presidential contest. Such criticisms were unthinkable heading into the high-stakes Thursday night event, as Democrats have rallied fiercely behind...

San Diego Zoo welcomes new pair of giant pandas from China

Two giant pandas have safely arrived in San Diego from China as part of the ongoing conservation partnership, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said Friday. The organization said the pandas, named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, will spend the next couple of weeks in a private habitat at the San Diego Zoo to acclimate...

Bernie Sanders on Biden’s performance: ‘Not terribly articulate to say the least’

In his first public comments since President Biden took to the debate stage last night, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the president failed to clearly articulate his achievements or vision for the future. “I have to also be very honest with you and tell you that I think the president was not terribly articulate to...

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