The debate over the sustainability of Social Security has resurfaced, but it is yet again wrongly framed in financial terms: As the number of workers paying into the fund declines and retirees collecting checks live longer, the Social Security Trust Fund will be depleted. The perceived “crisis” stems from not having enough money to pay...

The South Carolina House voted on Wednesday to remove the state’s sales tax from period products in an effort to up the affordability of menstrual necessities. “The House just voted to repeal the period tax!” the state House Democrats announced. The state lawmakers passed H. 3563, which amends the South Carolina code of laws to...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Taiwan head's meeting with lawmakers draws China's ire The House Speaker said meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen provided “greater peace and stability for the world,” even as China has lodged objections and warned of escalating tensions...

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Why cars have gotten so expensive Americans are running out of options when it comes to affordable cars and trucks. New vehicles priced under $25,000 now make up less than 5 percent of U.S. sales. ©...

According to the Pew Research Center, 91 percent of citizens consider it “very important” for women to have the same rights as men.

Former President Trump took aim at Daniel Kelly, the losing Republican candidate for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court who was defeated by a liberal candidate this week, calling him a “foolish man” for not seeking the former president’s endorsement. “He bragged that he won’t seek Trump’s Endorsement, so I didn’t give it—which guaranteed his loss,”...

Welcome to The Hill's Health Care newsletter {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Abortion drives victory for Democratic-backed judge If the results of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election are an indication, abortion and the fallout from the end of Roe v. Wade will remain a key issue heading into 2024. © AP Photo/Morry...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said his meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen provided “greater peace and stability for the world,” even as China has lodged objections and warned of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. McCarthy spoke to reporters following a meeting with Tsai at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Los...

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) offered rare praise for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday after he met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California. Pelosi — who had a notoriously bitter relationship with McCarthy during her tenure as Speaker when he was minority leader — said the GOP leader’s meeting with Tsai should be...

Herb Rule, a former Democratic Arkansas legislator and one-time House of Representatives candidate, died Monday, according to family members. He was 87.