Politics
Political Tensions Rise Amid Trump Criticisms
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) criticized President Trump for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older aircraft carrier catapult systems, questioning his qualifications. Meanwhile, Trump visited Long Island to tout crime reduction efforts and highlighted the Democratic Party's internal struggles with rising democratic socialists.
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The Hill
Writer Bernard Goldberg argues that the rise of democratic socialists within the Democratic Party represents a significant shift that established leaders and commentators are struggling to address.
2026-08-14 13:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump heads Friday to Long Island, N.Y., to highlight his administration's efforts to fight crime. He'll tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City along with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. He's also expected to give remarks and to boost Nassau County
2026-08-14 13:02 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older catapult systems on its aircraft carriers, arguing the change would be costly while questioning Trump’s qualifications to make such a call. “He’s a marginally failed real estate developer with
2026-08-14 13:11 UTC
The Hill
President Trump took another swing at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Saturday, calling the incumbent a “disloyal disaster” ahead of Louisiana’s high stakes primary election. “Bill Cassidy is a sleazebag, a terrible guy, who is BAD FOR LOUISIANA,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Now he’s going
2026-05-16 16:19 UTC
The Hill
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday slammed President Trump's summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China "knows what Trump likes." The summit focused on a range of topics, including how to handle Iran, the issue of Taiwan and terms of trade between the U.S. and China. It ended
2026-05-16 16:22 UTC