Politics
US Political Conflicts and Legislation
Several political bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate, including one to limit troop deployments near polling sites and another expressing concerns about a potential Iran deal. Senator JD Vance criticized Democrats for not showing enough gratitude towards America.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
Ivermectin, the anti-parasitic medication most commonly used as a dewormer in animals, is back in the limelight. This time it has nothing to do with COVID-19.
2026-06-18 17:14 UTC
The Hill
For a lot of Americans, patriotism has never meant blind loyalty. It has meant believing this country can be better.
2026-06-18 17:16 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Thursday introduced the Protect Our Polls Act in an effort to block President Trump from deploying soldiers and federal law enforcement agents ahead of midterm elections. The bill comes after President Trump said he would not rule out sending the National Guard or I
2026-06-18 17:23 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, on Thursday said he was "concerned" the U.S.-negotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “negotiates away the victories of Operation Epic Fury in ways that are complet
2026-06-18 17:36 UTC