Politics
Political Disputes and Criticisms
Democrats are expressing outrage over a Virginia Supreme Court decision to strike down a new congressional map. Meanwhile, President Trump is delaying his endorsement of candidates for the Texas Senate runoff. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin criticizes the department's lack of proactive measures due to a funding lapse.
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The Hill
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new tool to help union members and the public track how $11 billion in union dues are spent, including political activities.
2026-05-09 18:00 UTC
The Hill
In early March, President Donald Trump said he would "be making an Endorsement soon," in the Texas Senate primary runoff between incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. 64 days later, he's making the same commitment.
2026-05-09 19:21 UTC
The Hill
Comedian Bill Maher pushed back against Democrats’ criticism of President Trump’s White House ballroom project on Friday. During an interview on “Real Time with Bill Maher” with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), the late night host called the discourse over the construction project “so stupid.”
2026-05-09 19:36 UTC
The Hill
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that Democrats are justified in their anger about the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision this week to strike down a new congressional map. “Today, the Virginia Supreme Court ignored the will of the people and overturned those democratically chosen m
2026-05-09 19:40 UTC
The Hill
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Saturday said that his department's preparation efforts to keep the upcoming World Cup secure have not been "as proactive" due to the 76-day funding lapse. Mullin said during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Kansas City, Mo.,
2026-05-09 20:16 UTC