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California lawmakers vote to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws

California may soon lift a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws and instead focus on an advertising campaign to bring anti-discrimination messages to red states.

What if Biden bows out?

Some are already wondering what would happen if President Biden chooses against running for reelection in 2024. That politically important election year will be here before we know it.

House committee warns staffers as crime rates soar in nation’s capital

House Republicans warned congressional staff Monday about the spike in violent crime in Washington D.C., urging those who work on Capitol Hill to take steps to ensure they are safe.

Houston Rockets’ Porter Jr. charged with assault and strangulation

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged with assault and strangulation stemming from an incident with a woman at a New York City hotel, according to police. A New York Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told The Hill that authorities responded to a call of an assault at the Millennium Hilton New York...

Menendez voices ‘concerns’ about $6 billion US-Iran prisoner swap

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) expressed concerns Monday amid reports that the Biden administration agreed to unfreeze $6 billion for Iran in exhange for five U.S. prisoners. Menendez said “one of the concerns” about negotiating for the release of American prisoners unjustly detained by foreign adversaries is that it encourages hostile nations...

Redistricting battles roil fight for House majority

Redistricting challenges in states across the country are roiling the battle for the House majority ahead of 2024. States, including North Carolina, Alabama and New York, are expected to see changes to their maps or are in the middle of litigation over potential new lines. Given Republicans’ narrow hold over the House majority, experts agree...

Lawmakers risk harming US charities, violating Americans’ privacy amid investigations of foreign influence

As the first presidential debates of the 2024 election cycle get underway, there is growing concern among House Republicans about the potential of foreign donations to U.S. charitable organizations being misused for political activities. While Congress was out for August recess, members of the House Ways and Means Committee sent an open letter to nonprofits—entities...

American trapped in Turkish cave for 10 days hauled to safety

Mark Dickey, an American researcher who was trapped in a Turkish cave for 10 days after becoming seriously ill, was brought to safety Monday after a successful rescue mission. The Speleological Federation of Turkey, which had been covering the rescue operation on social media, said in a post Monday that the mission was complete and...

Biden threatens veto of House GOP defense bill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Biden threatens to sink House GOP defense bill The White House issued a veto threat against the House defense appropriations bill as Congress returns to Washington this week to work on a compromise bill. © AP...

Nonprofit’s new head courts Hollywood’s help in bridging political divide

When it comes to the deeply divided country, a nonprofit is aiming for a Hollywood ending, trying to reduce political polarization in movies, TV shows and more. “Whether we like it or not, the status quo has an impact on the political culture of America,” said Steven Olikara, who ITK can exclusively reveal is the new head...

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