Politics
Political Rivalries and Policy Debates
Several political figures have engaged in policy debates and defended their positions. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) opposes a Senate-passed housing bill, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) defends the cost of Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project, and Xavier Becerra (D) faces questions during an interview.
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The Hill
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Tuesday defended the amount of money reportedly spent on President Trump's revamp of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and told critics to "stop the henpecking." The New York Times cited federal records that showed the actual cost of the project to repaint the botto
2026-05-12 16:52 UTC
The Hill
Current federal marijuana policy is not based on scientific evidence and risks bypassing the scientific and regulatory processes designed to protect public health, as seen in the rise of illegal marijuana shops and the lack of clear guidance for families and young people.
2026-05-12 17:00 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said she would oppose advancing a long-stalled Senate-passed housing bill if it came to the floor, despite President Trump’s push for the House to pass the measure. Luna, in an interview with The Hill on Tuesday, cited her frustration with Senate Majority Leader John
2026-05-12 17:03 UTC
The Hill
A recent televised interview with former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) about his campaign for California governor got off to a rocky start when the former state attorney general immediately questioned the intentions of the sit-down. “By the way, this is a profile piece, th
2026-05-12 17:08 UTC