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Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill into law Thursday that would ensure President Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment, but The Associated Press reported that a spokeswoman said the bill had been signed. The bill’s singing follows the unanimous approval...

Brittney Griner recounts time in Russian prison in new interview, reveals she contemplated suicide

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was previously detained in Russia, recounted her experience in custody in a Thursday interview, revealing that she contemplated suicide while detained. Griner, who is set to release her memoir “Coming Home” next week, spoke with The New York Times about her 10 month stay in a Russian prison and...

Mary Trump on uncle’s trial: ‘As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough’

Mary Trump, former President Trump's niece, expressed mixed confidence that her uncle will be convicted in court, suggesting there is "always a way out for him," as his criminal hush money trial continues in New York. "I think the real split screen we need to think about is Donald Trump, presidential candidate for the Republican...

House panel requests FTC investigate if TikTok violated child protection act

The leaders of a bipartisan panel that is focused on China have sent a letter asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether TikTok has violated child protection laws in its efforts to stop the United States from banning the app. The letter, obtained by The Hill and first reported by NBC News, is...

Al Sharpton draws comparison between Jan. 6 riot and college protests 

The Rev. Al Sharpton on Thursday compared the pro-Palestinian protests currently taking place on college campuses to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, accusing Democrats of having a double standard when it comes to the demonstrations. “Anytime what you are protesting for becomes secondary to what you are doing, then you’re really not protesting for...

Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger

Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from Niger following deteriorating relations with the African nation after a military coup there last...

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

It is not yet clear how many states will vote in November on measures to preserve abortion access following the 2022 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Trump-backed Brad Knott on track to win Democratic NC House seat after opponent bows out before runoff

Republican North Carolina congressional candidate Kelly Daughtry has suspended her campaign, all but clearing Trump-backed opponent Brad Knott's path to an easy win.

Do chaos-enabling Columbia and NYU deserve to be off the hook for property taxes?

In December, lawmakers introduced a bill in the Assembly that would eliminate the tax exemption for universities that avoid paying more than $100 million...

Albany’s flawed new housing tax break just killed a magnificent Brooklyn project

Don’t believe Gov. Hochul’s so-called replacement for the 421-a tax-abatement program will spur the creation of new homes the way its predecessor did.

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