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Angie Nixon's victory in Florida's Senate primary marked a significant breakthrough for the Democratic Socialists of America. Meanwhile, President Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor lost the primary to his opponent.
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The Hill
President Trump has had differing statements on the Iran war and the end goal. And his administration’s talking points have often shifted in real-time, with the U.S. war aims a constantly moving target. Trump initially said the strikes constituted “major combat operations” that would likely be over
2026-03-20 17:25 UTC
The Hill
House Republicans leaders will not bring a “clean” reauthorization of foreign surveillance powers up for a vote next week as they had hoped, a source familiar with the schedule confirmed to The Hill, as opposition to the program in both parties prevents swift passage. House GOP leaders had eyed a vo
2026-03-20 17:42 UTC
The Hill
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge to dismiss a case against the two former officers connected to the Louisville shooting that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor, a Black woman, was shot and killed by Louisville police officers carrying out a warrant at her apartment in March 20
2026-03-20 22:24 UTC
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{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran strikes threaten to raise LNG prices for Asia, Europe Strikes on infrastructure in the Iran conflict are worsening a global energy crisis. © Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP Energy supplies were already ti
2026-03-20 22:27 UTC
The Hill
DORAL, Fla. — Tensions over President Trump’s war in Iran within the GOP and Make America Great Again movement are “good,” Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts told The Hill on Thursday at the group’s inaugural security conference. The head of the influential conservative think tank said i
2026-03-20 22:34 UTC
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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Federal judge rules RFK Jr. overreached in restricting trans healthcare to minors U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai said he planned to grant summary judgment against Health and Human Services
2026-03-20 22:36 UTC
The Hill
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which creates "pilot zones" where Beirut will work to drive out the militant group. Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Kassem, described the ceasefire as “absurd, humiliating, and insulting” while urging I
2026-06-04 16:38 UTC
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New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure on Wednesday making it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional lines — putting the state a step closer toward creating a more favorable House map ahead of 2028. New York lawmakers passed a state constitutional amendment tha
2026-06-04 16:38 UTC
The Hill
Leadership isn't measured only by the votes you cast. Sometimes it's measured by the moments when you're willing to speak up.
2026-06-04 16:42 UTC
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Judges seem skeptical of Pentagon arguments in case brought by Sen. Mark Kelly A federal appeals court panel didn’t appear convinced by Defense Depar
2026-05-07 23:14 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Thursday warned that the U.S. will "knock" Iran "a lot harder, and more violently" after U.S. forces intercepted Iranian attacks on three American destroyers as they exited the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched several missiles, drones and small boats at the USS Truxtun, the USS Raf
2026-05-07 23:28 UTC
The Hill
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said that he is “comfortable” being named as a potential Democratic contender in the 2028 presidential race in a new interview this week. The governor told MS NOW’s Ali Vitali in a clip that aired on Thursday that he will not make a final decision about whether to ent
2026-05-07 23:29 UTC
The Hill
Republicans are grappling with how to handle an expected $200 billion request for supplemental funding for the war in Iran, weighing their desire to support the president with demands from fiscal hawks, questions about the scope of the funding and the challenge of a super-slim majority in the House.
2026-03-19 17:41 UTC
The Hill
Legislative leaders in California announced Thursday they will rename César Chavez Day after The New York Times detailed allegations of abuse against him. California was the first state to designate Chavez’s birthday as a holiday in 2000. The state's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, said Wednesda
2026-03-19 17:55 UTC
NPR
Alabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map that had been blocked by the courts.
2026-05-12 19:24 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Tuesday that he would be discussing a red line to end the ceasefire with Iran after dismissing the country’s latest counteroffer earlier this week. "We'll be thinking about it on the flight,” he told reporters before departing for his trip to China. "We'll be thinking about it f
2026-05-12 19:02 UTC
The Hill
Republicans in the House and Senate vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, President Trump’s unusual plan to fund the Defense Department, spending priorities and America’s dwindling muniti
2026-05-12 21:24 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president's vision, which include
2026-05-12 21:25 UTC
The Hill
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have the rare chance this week to directly discuss artificial intelligence as both countries race to dominate the field while managing the risks of advanced models. The talks come at a pivotal time for the Trump administration, as new models li
2026-05-12 21:29 UTC
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars annually from secretly sell
2026-05-12 21:36 UTC
The Hill
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenges to a Republican-friendly congressional map on Tuesday that is expected to hand the party an additional House seat in the midterms. The rulings landed just hours after the court heard oral arguments in three underlying lawsuits attempting to
2026-05-12 21:45 UTC
The Hill
The number of early Republican voters who cast a ballot last week in the runoff election far outpaces any runoff election data from this decade.
2026-05-26 14:50 UTC
The Hill
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2026-05-26 15:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is set to make a rare appearance at Camp David on Wednesday to conduct a Cabinet meeting, just hours after U.S. strikes on Iran leave a peace deal hanging in the balance. Every member of the Cabinet will be in attendance, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who
2026-05-26 15:05 UTC
The Hill
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI, crypto spending sees mixed payoff in Illinois Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency groups saw a mix of key losses and a few wins in Tuesday night’s primaries in Illinois, as midterms continue to serve as a litmus test of the tech groups
2026-03-18 22:38 UTC
The Hill
Democrats on Wednesday sharply criticized the White House’s latest counterproposal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, arguing that it falls short of sufficiently addressing their concerns about the administration’s immigration crackdown. The counterproposal, outlined
2026-03-18 23:09 UTC
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell pledges to stay at Fed while DOJ probe continues The Fed chief made clear Wednesday he's not going anywhere until the Justice Department ends its criminal c
2026-03-18 23:09 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Wednesday vowed to “rework” a bill he introduced last year proposing the creation of a national park dedicated to César Chávez, after a lengthy piece in The New York Times revealed numerous allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil rights leader. “We’re going
2026-03-18 23:25 UTC
The Hill
Joe Kent, the former top Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations in Iran, discussed his decision in a podcast interview Wednesday with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, who shares many of his opinions on the war. Kent sat for a wi
2026-03-18 23:44 UTC
Axios
Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time this year, a DSA member won a major-
2026-08-19 02:14 UTC
The Guardian
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2026-08-19 02:46 UTC