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Saudis’ newest horror involves shooting, shelling migrants at the border

For U.S. presidents of whatever stripe, human rights seem to take a back seat to economic and security interests when it comes to Saudi Arabia.

Oh, SNAP: Is Biden’s food stamp expansion inflating grocery prices?

When the federal government subsidizes a good or service, its price rises as the government intervention distorts the forces of supply-and-demand.

The Hill’s Morning Report — Back-to-school brings teacher shortages, student loans

Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means the back-to-school season is in full swing. While many students across the country already started classes in August, others are gearing up for their first days in September, heading back to the classroom amid national uncertainties across K-12 and higher education. Teacher shortages are affecting schools in...

Nikki Haley calls Senate ‘most privileged nursing home in the country,’ says McConnell freeze-up was ‘sad’

Nikki Haley called the U.S. Senate "the most privileged nursing home in the country" after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze while speaking with the press.

Former New Hampshire state senator accused of using COVID-19 relief funds to buy luxury cars

New Hampshire former Sen. Andy Sanborn was accused of using COVID-19 relief funds to buy luxury cars. Sanborn owns the Concord Casino and is looking to open another venue.

Texas Supreme Court allows ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids take effect

The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a request from families of transgender youth and doctors to block a state law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapies for kids.

Congress faces ticking clock on flood insurance as hurricane season picks up

Congress is facing a time crunch to prevent a lapse for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as hurricane season intensifies. As fears of a shutdown swirl around a heated funding debate in Washington, D.C., there is some concern that NFIP’s authorization could get entangled in the fight. Funding for the federal government and NFIP's...

Interest on student loans is back: Here’s what to know

After more than three years, interest on student loans is back on beginning Friday as part of the Biden administration’s "on-ramp" repayment plan. The start of September brings the return of interest on the loans, which unlike other types of debt accrues daily instead of monthly. Like payments on the loans, the interest had been...

Ramaswamy isolates himself on Ukraine with proposed Putin pact

When the Fox News hosts asked the eight Republican presidential candidates on the debate stage last week who would not support continued funding for Ukraine, only Vivek Ramaswamy raised his hand. The 38-year-old entrepreneur and political newcomer has laid out a radical stance on foreign policy, featuring what his critics see as a Putin-friendly proposal...

The Memo: Team Biden seeks to seize back the limelight with 2024 argument

President Biden and his allies are hoping to get back onto the center of the political stage in the coming weeks, framing next year’s general election contest to their advantage early on. The move, which has at its centerpiece a $25 million advertising campaign, comes after a period during which Biden has been overshadowed by...

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