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The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.

Money from Democratic donors has flowed into the coffers of the party’s top Senate candidates — especially its nominee in Texas.

Democrats in key Senate races out-raised their Republican rivals, but super PACs on the right are poised to play a powerful role in the midterms, new campaign finance filings showed.

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees.

President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year.

The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution’s “no-war” clause a priority amid rising threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.

Most of the almost $100 million raised to influence the vote, heavily favoring Democrats, comes from nonprofits that don’t have to disclose their donors.

A new team could mark a shift away from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unpopular vaccine agenda ahead of the midterms.

Rodney Mims Cook Jr. tried to build an arch in D.C. for years. Now his panel will review the president’s own proposal — and Cook says two more should be built, too.

The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.

The law doesn’t clearly say what happens when the chair’s term expires without a confirmed successor. The White House and the Fed have very different answers.

President Trump is distracting from his own agenda this week, winning headlines for a series of AI posts invoking Jesus Christ even as his administration seeks to drive home preferred messages on the Iran war and the economy. The White House marked Tax Day by putting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Small Business Administrator Kelly…

None of the 13 focus group participants — who all voted for President Trump in 2024 — said they would describe the military action in Iran as going well so far.

Top Republicans in Congress have a plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. But to do so, they’ll need to circumvent Democrats and limit defections within their own ranks.

The Trump administration is largely standing by the president’s comments about Pope Leo. What does that mean for the Republican base?

How are President Trump’s most ardent supporters reacting to the image likening himself to Jesus and his criticism of the pope? NPR’s A Martinez asks GOP strategist Sarah Longwell.

“I wanted something new and something traditional and something that felt holy.”

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

When President Trump and G.O.P. leaders denounced the pope’s comments about the U.S. attack on Iran, they touched off a religious debate over what is and isn’t a “just war.”

We asked what issues people in Swindon cared about most going into the local elections.

There has been a stickiness to the electorate’s concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

There has been a stickiness to the electorate’s concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

The Democrat out-raised his Republican competitors and has more in the bank.

It was the third such attack by the U.S. military in three days, and the 51st attack in a campaign against people who the United States has accused of smuggling drugs.

The GOP representative has a nearly $4.2 million war chest.

His fundraising and cash on hand numbers dwarf all of the Republican contenders’ postings combined.

The Democrat posted a massive Q1 haul but has less money left in the bank than her opponent does.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said on Wednesday that he was willing to take President Trump’s explanation for a controversial post depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure at “face value,” arguing that he was more concerned with Trump’s comments toward Pope Leo XIV. “I worry less about the post,” Tillis said during an exclusive interview…

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said on Wednesday that he was willing to take President Trump’s explanation for a controversial post depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure at “face value,” arguing that he was more concerned with Trump’s comments toward Pope Leo XIV. “I worry less about the post,” Tillis said during an exclusive interview…

Conservationists say retrieving mineral-rich rocks will destroy sea life. Environmental studies show conflicting results.

The House voted Wednesday to advance a measure that would reinstate temporary protections for Haitians living in the U.S., with six Republicans voting alongside Democrats to oppose a key component of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.

Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.” Vance, a Catholic, issued the warning while addressing the pope’s opposition to the conflict with Iran…

Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.” Vance, a Catholic, issued the warning while addressing the pope’s opposition to the conflict with Iran…

The Democratic representative raised $2.5 million in the first quarter.

Law enforcement is highlighting recent alleged copycats of Luigi Mangione, the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer.

With the Colorado River in crisis, Arizona and Nevada are turning to an unconventional life line: the ocean water off California’s golden beaches.

The California congressman earned endorsements from top Democrats in his bid to become governor before sexual-misconduct allegations became public.

The California congressman earned endorsements from top Democrats in his bid to become governor before sexual-misconduct allegations became public.

Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year.

A lawyer for Eastman, who played a key role in devising a plan to overturn the 2020 election results, said they will seek review before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee to testify about his agency’s priorities Thursday.

Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.

Stephen Feinberg is trying to win congressional approval of the biggest defense budget ever while browbeating contractors.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders “scratch-paper musings” that can “seem oblivious and thus ring hollow.”

A proposal for a tax on luxury second homes is emerging as a popular solution for taxing the wealthy.

Federal authorities are pushing for more oversight of the multibillion-dollar backup network, operated by AT&T.

A proposal for a tax on luxury second homes is emerging as a popular solution for taxing the wealthy.

Federal authorities are pushing for more oversight of the multibillion-dollar backup network, operated by AT&T.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at a White House briefing Wednesday that the U.S. plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran, and said the new moves will be the “financial equivalent” of a bombing campaign.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Wednesday that he would support public congressional hearings with victims of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, less than a week after the chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee committed to holding them. “Of course,” Blanche responded when asked at the Semafor World Economy summit…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Wednesday that he would support public congressional hearings with victims of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, less than a week after the chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee committed to holding them. “Of course,” Blanche responded when asked at the Semafor World Economy summit…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

The verdict paves the way for over 30 states to seek measures that would curb the power of Ticketmaster’s parent, including a possible breakup.

The extraordinary public apology highlights rifts on the court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority.

Days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was ousted by an opposition campaign with an anti-corruption message, Democrats want to try the same playbook against President Donald Trump before the midterm elections.

White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought on Wednesday sparred with Democrats on the House Budget Committee over spending cuts proposed or enacted by the Trump administration. The annual hearing followed the Trump administration’s unveiling of its proposed budget for fiscal 2027, which included a 40 percent increase to defense spending…

White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought on Wednesday sparred with Democrats on the House Budget Committee over spending cuts proposed or enacted by the Trump administration. The annual hearing followed the Trump administration’s unveiling of its proposed budget for fiscal 2027, which included a 40 percent increase to defense spending…

Time is running out on a fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran, increasing pressure on mediators to get both Washington and Tehran back to the table for a second round of talks to end the nearly two-month war. Ahead of the scheduled ceasefire expiration on April 22, Pakistani officials are carrying out a…

Time is running out on a fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran, increasing pressure on mediators to get both Washington and Tehran back to the table for a second round of talks to end the nearly two-month war. Ahead of the scheduled ceasefire expiration on April 22, Pakistani officials are carrying out a…

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said during a hearing on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent ouster of Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army’s former chief of staff, will have a “chilling effect” on the way the armed services operate.  Scott, who praised George as “well respected, well liked by many of us,” asked Gen. Christopher…

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said during a hearing on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent ouster of Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army’s former chief of staff, will have a “chilling effect” on the way the armed services operate.  Scott, who praised George as “well respected, well liked by many of us,” asked Gen. Christopher…

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story GOP stops 4th attempt to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers Senate Republicans for the fourth time have blocked a resolution to limit President Trump’s war authority in Iran for as the conflict inches closer to a…

MS NOW co-host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday said U.S. allies are reacting with a “very positive” attitude to the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.  The Trump administration effectively closed the strait this week, blocking Iran from choosing which ships are allowed to pass through the critical choke point. “There was a growing unease…

MS NOW co-host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday said U.S. allies are reacting with a “very positive” attitude to the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.  The Trump administration effectively closed the strait this week, blocking Iran from choosing which ships are allowed to pass through the critical choke point. “There was a growing unease…

WSJ columnists and influential thought leaders examine where the nation stands today and what lies ahead

Senior defense officials have talked with General Motors, Ford and others about shifting some capacity to make arms and military supplies.

The liberal justice said she regretted her sharply personal criticism over an immigration ruling.

Anti-abortion advocates met with Justice Department officials Wednesday, just hours after the Trump administration fired prosecutors it accused of coordinating too closely with abortion-rights advocacy groups during the Biden administration.

In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the upcoming dates on the calendar that will play a big role in determining what comes next in Iran.

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough.

Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.

A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses’s wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women’s and gay rights.

President Trump’s Department of Justice is making headlines. This week, it is releasing a report accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the agency, moving to wipe out the convictions of Jan. 6 ringleaders and making a surprise visit to a Federal Reserve construction site as part of its ongoing probe into Jerome Powell. Ali Rogin reports on the DOJ’s legal and political maneuvering.

The former governor raised nearly $14 million last quarter.

The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies of President Trump are also piling on to defend him and the war. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and editor-at-large of America magazine.

President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.

Like countless powerful women throughout history, Queen Elizabeth II was routinely dismissed and underestimated. But during her 70-year reign, she managed the strategic relationship between the UK and the U.S., meeting with thirteen sitting presidents. Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Page, who traces this and more in her new book, “The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History.”

Amid record immigrant deaths in custody, ICE reduces what details are made public

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed on Monday that President Trump has an unusual defense for his diet soda habit, joking that the president often says the beverage “kills cancer cells.” “Your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass. It’s poured on grass,…

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed on Monday that President Trump has an unusual defense for his diet soda habit, joking that the president often says the beverage “kills cancer cells.” “Your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass. It’s poured on grass,…

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon}  View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Kennedy set for Hill visits Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicks off a whirlwind of congressional hearings on Thursday, testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee in the morning and the House Appropriations health subcommittee in the…

John Eastman, a lawyer who spearheaded efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in President Trump’s favor, has been formally disbarred in California The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review his appeal of a lower court’s recommendation to strip him of his law license, instead ordering his disbarment. “The court…

John Eastman, a lawyer who spearheaded efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in President Trump’s favor, has been formally disbarred in California The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review his appeal of a lower court’s recommendation to strip him of his law license, instead ordering his disbarment. “The court…

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday for her comments at a recent talk criticizing his opinion concerning the Trump administration’s immigration stops.   “At a recent appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, I referred to a disagreement with one of my colleagues in a prior case, but…

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday for her comments at a recent talk criticizing his opinion concerning the Trump administration’s immigration stops. “At a recent appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, I referred to a disagreement with one of my colleagues in a prior case, but…

The liberal Supreme Court justice had criticized her conservative colleague while talking about an opinion he wrote last year in an immigration case.

Woodrow Wilson’s ideas are opposed to the basic American creed. They can’t coexist forever.

TMZ’s move into the Capitol Hill media scene is sparking eye rolls from lawmakers, aides and journalists who spend their days in the halls of Congress and fueling steady chatter among them about the outlet’s motives and unconventional reporting style.   A tabloid known for its sensational headlines and dirt-digging on actors, athletes and celebrities, TMZ…

TMZ’s move into the Capitol Hill media scene is sparking eye rolls from lawmakers, aides and journalists who spend their days in the halls of Congress and fueling steady chatter among them about the outlet’s motives and unconventional reporting style. A tabloid known for its sensational headlines and dirt-digging on actors, athletes and celebrities, TMZ…

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

The gaming platform Roblox has agreed to implement a series of kids safety measures and pay the state of Nevada $12 million in a new settlement, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Wednesday. Ford, a Democrat, said Roblox was responsive to Nevada’s 2024 investigation into the gaming platform, allowing the state to reach an agreement…

The gaming platform Roblox has agreed to implement a series of kids safety measures and pay the state of Nevada $12 million in a new settlement, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Wednesday. Ford, a Democrat, said Roblox was responsive to Nevada’s 2024 investigation into the gaming platform, allowing the state to reach an agreement…

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down on his message amid President Trump’s criticism of the pontiff over his comments on the war in Iran. “We have different beliefs, we have different ways of worshipping, we have different ways of living, we can live together in peace,” he told reporters on the papal plane, according…

The war in Iran — and President Trump’s shifting tactics in fighting it — are roiling relations with China, just weeks before the president is to make a high-stakes trip there. The complicated dynamics have a straightforward core.  China has numerous ties with Iran, economically and strategically. At the same time, Beijing has zero interest…

Republican House candidate Tyler Kistner announced Wednesday that he’s dropping out of the race for Rep. Angie Craig’s Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional seat due to a Middle East deployment.  Kistner ran unsuccessfully for Craig’s seat in both 2020 and 2022, coming within single-digits of an upset. He had mounted another 2026 bid as Craig vacates her…

Firing Jay Powell would delay Kevin Warsh’s confirmation and the nominee’s reform agenda.

The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

The Texas AG claims they might pose a risk to consumers.

It’s Tax Day, but much of the country’s focus has been on an unpopular war.

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

WASHINGTON — During an interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that aired Wednesday, President Donald Trump suggested Sen.

Residents of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will have a representative in Congress for the first time this year after a special election on Thursday.

The infusion of firepower coincides with the administration’s maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran and as mediators urge both sides to extend their ceasefire.

Brian Cole Jr. is accused of placing explosives near the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

An attorney representing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) denied sexual assault and misconduct accusations against her client on Wednesday, alleging the claims were part of a “political hit job” designed to undermine his now-suspended bid for California governor. “If it’s conspicuous, the timing of this, it’s because it’s just no coincidence that this is now…

Prosecutors say organizer Stefan Pildes donated a fraction of the $2.7 million that the notorious bar crawl raised from 2019 to 2024.

Artemis II is an inspiration, 40 years after we were traumatized by the Challenger disaster.

His scandal is another product of the sexual anarchy bequeathed to us by the 1960s.

TIME Magazine released its annual list of “100 most influential people” on Wednesday, including many of President Trump’s political allies and rivals.  The outlet considers recommendations from reporters and sources from around the world, and highlights leaders in the political, business and artistic spheres.  Trump himself is named on the list, along with several members…

On Capitol Hill, Melania Trump said youngsters in foster care face barriers to housing, transportation and education and other challenges outside the classroom that affect their academic performance. “We can close this gap,” she said.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sits down exclusively with NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin to discuss how he views President Trump’s strategy on Iran, the midterms and his choice to retire from Congress.

Russell Vought, a key figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce, will defend the president’s budget request in congressional hearings again on Thursday.

The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of…

A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) accused right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson of turning into a “deranged, Leftist psycho” who “loves Sharia” law on Wednesday in a social media post. Cruz was responding to a post from his media company on the social platform X, which stated, “Muslims love Jesus.” “That’s why Donald Trump’s painting depicting himself…

NBC News correspondents Kelly O’Donnell and Keir Simmons join Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the U.S.–Iran ceasefire that is set to expire in six days. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans breaks down the market’s reaction to the war, as the S&P and NASDAQ reach new record highs.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press NOW he’s glad former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigned from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Rep. Garcia also reacts to First Lady Melania Trump’s call for Epstein survivors to testify publicly.

The war powers resolution was the fourth to fail in the chamber since the war’s start — but some Republicans expressed fresh concern about the war as it approaches the two-month mark.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Wednesday the Republican Party was fractured and has not accomplished “anything” despite their majority in both the House and Senate.  “Everything that goes on up here … is about, ‘Oh, we got to get reelected. We got to keep the majority.’ Well, hell, we ain’t done anything in the majority.…

The defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the polls is fueling questions about what’s in store for far-right movements in other countries that exploit extremist conspiracies to win.

Before allegations against Eric Swalwell surfaced in the media, they gained momentum online after a network of accusers came together to share stories of alleged assault by the California Democrat.

A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report, first shared with The Hill, found that two Chinese firms, Quectel and Fibocom, control nearly half the global market for…

President Trump on Wednesday mocked Fox News for featuring California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D), asking why the network spoke with him “instead of talking about” Republican candidates in the race. Trump ripped the network for discussing Steyer despite it featuring an interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton, who…

First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a set of bipartisan reforms aimed at modernizing a federal program for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The first lady joined House Ways and Means Committee members and two people who were in foster care on Capitol Hill for a…

With a well-funded super PAC, the betting platforms DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are aiming to shape future regulation of their rapidly growing industry.

The 47-52 vote was the fourth time this year that the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to the president in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified.

For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans.

Waltz unintentionally became the highest-level U.S. official to testify before Congress since U.S. and Israeli strikes started a war against Iran.

President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here’s how the situation differs from other popes’ political critiques.

Frank Bisignano plans to lean on technology as tax enforcement staff shrinks.

The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of “No Tax on Tips” and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state’s health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relying on the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

A Manhattan federal jury on Wednesday found Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, holds an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry and violated antitrust laws. The decision comes after four days of deliberation in the case, initially brought by the U.S. government. It compiled claims brought by dozens of state and district attorneys…

Top pet insurance companies to safeguard your wallet from pet medical bills.

The best cheap car insurance companies offer low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

We analyzed 19 term life insurance companies to find the best options based on cost, coverage and complaints.

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a resolution to limit President Trump’s war authority in Iran for the fourth time as the conflict inches closer to the 60-day limit laid out in the War Powers Act. The vote was 47-52, mostly along party lines, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voting with Democrats in favor of the…

The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

A new Yale internal report carries a message for the campus: check liberal bias, introduce more merit in admissions and reduce preferences for legacies.

America’s armed forces are supremely capable and roiled by infighting

Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referring to “bad reporting” that the U.S. had formally requested an extension of the ceasefire. “We remain very much engaged in these negotiations, in these…

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted down a resolution Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran

The chancellor’s criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

The administration authorized additional visas for guest workers after a lobbying campaign by industry leaders and a member of Congress.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. Soldier for Life (SFL) — an Army unit that connects and helps shape and amplify services, programs and policies for soldiers, veterans and their families —…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump administration and the Interior Department will be submitting the plans for the arch will stand 250-feet high to honor the U.S.’s 250th birthday later this year. She added…

Tax Day is here. Ran out of time? Here’s what to do.

If their current projections are right, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for senior citizens receiving Social Security benefits could be cause for “worry,” according to The Senior Citizens League.

Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday.  Bush gave $3,500 for Cornyn’s primary race and $1,500 to use in the general election. Individuals are allowed to give a maximum of $3,500…

With just four weeks until Jerome Powell’s term ends, Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing is set—but the investigation threatening to block it shows no signs of fading.

The British monarchy on Tuesday released the official itinerary for King Charles’s and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip to the U.S. The royal couple is set to travel to the U.S. at the end of April through early May, and it comes at a particularly tense period between President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Americans could start seeing $3 gas prices “sooner rather than later” depending on how negotiations to open Iran’s Strait of Hormuz end up playing out. “It’s bank week here in DC, so I’ve been meeting with a lot of my…

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said he’s still “undecided” about a 2028 presidential bid amid months in the spotlight opposing the Trump administration.  “I will make a decision about that, and so far I’m undecided,” he said at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C.  “I make all kinds of decisions every day…

“I thought she had courage,” Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. “I was wrong.”

First lady Melania Trump will participate in a roundtable before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reform the foster care system. Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative focuses on securing educational opportunities and scholarships for children in foster care. The Ways and Means Committee has…

The Queen of Pop is back.

Even if you don’t care about geopolitics, this is now about your wallet.  

The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that its immigration research shows the Trump administration’s handling of the southern border is “the best in the History of the U.S.A.” The president on Tuesday posted a graph on his Truth Social platform tracking a 99.9 percent decline of legal…

Liberal media figures fawning over new PM Péter Magyar might be surprised to discover that he’s actually very conservative, and conservatives who are mad that Viktor Orbán lost might be in for a pleasant surprise. 

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Tuesday slammed Vice President Vance’s warning to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, branding it “how fascists talk.” Vance addressed the pope’s feud with President Trump during an event with Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in Athens, Ga. The vice president said the pontiff needs to be “careful” in…

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message “the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue.

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

The Seattle native was the first American to climb Everest and led a successful ascent of K2.

The warning comes the day after Treasury Department sent a letter to financial institutions in China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, threatening to levy secondary sanctions for doing business with Iran.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that he was “taken aback” by some of the comments Pope Leo XIV made about the conflict in Iran, amid President Trump’s criticism of the leader of the Catholic Church.  “A pontiff or any religious leader can say anything they want, but obviously, if you wade into…

President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell if he stays on the board after his leadership term expires next month — but also championed the federal investigation that could sideline his own pick for the job.

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in an interview with NBC News that many Greenlanders “don’t feel safe” amid President Donald Trump’s repeated push to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) brought in $8.9 million in the first three months of the year as she seeks a Senate seat, her campaign announced this week. The sum marks the largest first-quarter raise for a Senate candidate in the state. Peltola, who lost Alaska’s at-large House seat in 2024, is challenging incumbent Republican…

Sharon McMahon made a series of posts on social media where she criticized Charlie Kirk a few days after his death.

President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on the fact that he thought oil prices would be “much worse” than they are now amid the Iran war. “I mean, honestly, I thought there’d be much worse. And I was willing to do that to stop a nuclear weapon to be used against this country or the…

Cable and internet service provider Comcast reached a $117.5 million settlement after a major data breach exposed customers’ personal information in October 2023.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday afternoon about the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request for energy policies. The hearing comes as energy costs have skyrocketed amid the U.S. operation in Iran following the regime’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a key shipping channel for oil…

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Wednesday warned against the “illusion” of an agreement with Iran that does not clearly outline a method to assess its nuclear development.  “Iran has a very ambitious, wide nuclear program so all of that will require the presence of IAEA inspectors,” Grossi told reporters…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the first steps toward potentially easing access to certain peptide injections that are currently restricted due to safety concerns.  The agency on Wednesday said it is convening a meeting of an outside advisory panel in July to discuss whether to allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture peptides for ulcerative colitis, wound healing, obesity and more, according to a Federal…

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HHS recommended Dr. Erica Schwartz, a deputy U.S. surgeon general during Trump’s first term, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sources say.

President Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from the central bank board if he does not step down at the end of his term leading the bank. In a Wednesday interview with Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo, the president said he would oust Powell if he does not leave by the May…

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The American financial elite have benefited from tax breaks while the rest of the population struggles, leading to a push for tax reform and increased taxation on the wealthy.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to “wrap up” its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, arguing that it’s in “everybody’s best interest” to end the Justice Department’s controversial criminal probe. “I think it’s in everybody’s best interest to wrap up the investigation. I’ve said that before, it…

Join The Hill’s Legal Affairs Reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for a live discussion on how the courts are interacting with politics.  Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was recently hit with sexual assault allegations, leading him to resign from Congress and drop his California gubernatorial bid. Will calls for accountability — or his efforts to fight…

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns about the court’s recent emergency decisions during a lecture to law students earlier this week, telling them it is having a “potentially corrosive” effect on the judiciary, and she hopes to be a “catalyst for change.”  “There is value in avoiding having the court continually touching…

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) urged Congress to revoke the pensions of two ex-lawmakers who recently resigned after facing separate allegations of sexual misconduct.  Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally exited their roles on Tuesday.  “I think they should’ve been expelled and not resigned,” Boebert told CNN’s Manu Raju outside…

Iran’s Embassy in Tajikistan on Tuesday posted an AI-generated video of Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. The embassy posted the video on its account on the social platform X. Christ is seen emerging from the skies above Trump in an image the president initially posted on his own Truth Social account. The…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) told the Hill…

The U.S. has not requested an extension on the ceasefire with Iran and expects a second round of peace talks, moderated by Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. Joined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Leavitt discussed progress on the blockade and talks with Iran. It’s…

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It follows a warning from the US president that America’s trade deal with the UK “can always be changed”.

Two prosecutors and an investigator from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office were turned away on Tuesday by a building contractor and referred to Fed attorneys, according to someone familiar with the visit.