Politics
Political Moves and Campaigns
Vice President JD Vance announced plans to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at a Texas refinery. Former President Obama will campaign with Senate and gubernatorial candidates in Ohio, while the SI Presidential Challenge is rebranded for 2027.
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The Hill
Melania Trump's annual artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students is getting rebranded with President Trump's preferred name of super intelligence (SI). The first lady appeared in a video to launch the 2027 Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge on Tuesday. "The largest initiative in
2026-10-13 18:23 UTC
The Hill
An overwhelming majority of voters believe current members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents’ monthly spending habits, even as both parties make affordability a central pitch to key voting blocs. An exclusive NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) poll released Tuesday found that 86 p
2026-10-13 18:36 UTC
The Hill
Former President Obama is scheduled to hit the campaign trail with Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D) and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) at the end of the month. The former head of state will travel to Cleveland on Oct. 24 in an effort to boost support for the Democratic slate in the Bu
2026-10-13 18:41 UTC
The Hill
Cornell University announced Tuesday it would be suspending all parties at fraternities through the end of the academic year and adding trained sexual assault investigators to its police staff amid the fallout of the gang rape lawsuit over an alleged incident at the Chi Phi frat in 2024. School Pre
2026-10-13 18:45 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration will use wartime authority to augment fuel production at a refinery in Texas, Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday. The move comes as high energy prices are putting a strain on the economy and are becoming a political liability ahead of the midterms. “I am pleased to
2026-10-13 18:45 UTC