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Rubio begins mass firings at State Department: Key takeaways

Secretary of State Marco Rubio began mass firings at the State Department on Monday, part of a reorganization plan to form a leaner foreign policy...

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Filip Timotija

Tillis freedom to ‘call balls and strikes’ hands GOP leaders fresh headache 

The decision by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to not seek reelection next year could give Republican leaders headaches as he looks forward to wielding...

yesterday 50

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Al Weaver

Iliamna Volcano in Alaska 'rumbling' after being inactive for a century

Located roughly 140 miles southwest of Anchorage, Iliamna has been dormant for over a century.

yesterday 30

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Zach Kaplan

Democrats warn Trump’s DOGE cuts threaten government funding talks

Senate Democrats are warning the Trump administration's effort to claw back funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting programs threatens...

yesterday 30

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Aris Folley

These are the most, least stressed cities in the US: Study

A recently-published study from the finance site WalletHub ranks 182 U.S. cities from most to least stressed.

yesterday 10

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Nicole Sanders

Judge issues order giving journalists greater protections against LA police

A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order providing protections for journalists covering protests in Los Angeles after...

yesterday 20

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Ashleigh Fields

Federal employees bracing after Supreme Court greenlights widespread layoffs

A Supreme Court decision giving the Trump administration the greenlight to lay off tens of thousands of employees threatens to reshape the federal...

yesterday 0

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Rebecca Beitsch

Senate GOP faces ‘gut check time’ on axing global HIV program

Senate Republicans remain wary of eliminating the popular and successful global HIV/AIDS program PEPFAR, as they face down a July 18 deadline to...

yesterday 0

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Joseph Choi

Trump lashes out on Rosie O’Donnell, threatens to take away US citizenship

President Trump on Saturday lashed out against comedian Rosie O’Donnell, calling her a “threat to humanity” and noting that he is “seriously...

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Ashleigh Fields

Ty Cobb: Trump pushing out Bondi over Epstein files would be 'huge embarrassment'

Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb on Friday said that the Trump administration would face humiliation if it were to dismiss Attorney General Pam...

yesterday 0

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Ashleigh Fields

Trump reflects on eve of rally shooting anniversary: 'The whole thing was just crazy'

President Trump, reflecting on the "crazy" rally shooting nearly a year ago, said he still feels pain in his ear but believes he was "saved by...

yesterday 0

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Steff Danielle Thomas

EU, Mexico open to trade negotiations after latest Trump tariffs announced

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in response to President Trump's latest tariff...

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Steff Danielle Thomas

Trump is crushing it, but the Republicans can still blow it in 2026 and 2028

A number of Republicans and conservatives I speak with are increasingly worried about the next two election cycles.

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Douglas Mackinnon, Opinion Contributor

The Democratic Party is missing an opportunity to engage Christian voters

To become the majority party again, Democrats cannot ignore America's religious majority — Christian voters.

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Doug Pagitt, Opinion Contributor

Trump unveils 30 percent tariff for EU, Mexico

President Trump on Saturday announced his administration would levy a 30 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and members of the European Union...

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Brett Samuels

Trump tariff letters: Running list of countries and rates

President Trump is alerting countries around the world of impending tariff rates that they will face when sending goods to the United States,...

yesterday 30

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Brett Samuels

How the 12-day Israel-Iran war could rebuild the Middle East

The current moment demands a fundamental shift from managing conflict to actively building peace. 

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Barak Sella, Opinion Contributor

America’s caregivers are struggling — this bipartisan bill can help them 

Family caregivers already do so much. The least we can do is make it easier for them by eliminating unnecessary obstacles and improving the system...

yesterday 30

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Heather Madden, Opinion Contributor  

Bannon warns GOP could lose 40 House seats over Epstein files

Former White House aide Steve Bannon suggested Friday that the GOP could lose dozens of House seats in the 2026 midterms over the Trump...

yesterday 30

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Ashleigh Fields

America's 'useful idiots' — the left calls for revolution as the ultimate virtue signal

Mamdani is perfect for trust-fund baby Trotskyites.

yesterday 20

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Jonathan Turley, Opinion Contributor

How you receive your Social Security, VA benefits may change in fall: What to know

There have already been several changes to government benefit payments this year, and more are on the way.

yesterday 10

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Addy Bink

Fannie Mae chairman ‘encouraged’ by chatter Powell may consider quitting amid Trump tiff

Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his...

yesterday 10

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Ashleigh Fields

Newsom lauds court ruling blocking some Trump immigration moves: ‘Justice prevailed’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday celebrated a ruling from a federal judge that bars the Trump administration from using...

yesterday 10

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Ashleigh Fields

South Carolina becomes early hot spot for potential 2028 candidates

South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as potential White House hopefuls from both parties travel...

yesterday 9

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Caroline Vakil

Congestion pricing is working in New York, and it proves government can do big things 

Let’s learn the right lessons from this win and make it easier to achieve the next one. 

yesterday 9

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Justin Balik, Opinion Contributor  

Cutting federal naloxone funding is cruel and will prove costly

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the naloxone distribution program would gut programs that train and equip communities to respond to...

yesterday 8

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Michelle Minton, Opinion Contributor

Planned Parenthood ‘defunding’ threatens women's health beyond abortion

Planned Parenthood stands to lose a huge portion of its federal funding under President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," which could result in the...

yesterday 10

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Alejandra Oconnell-Domenech

US military ramps up drone warfare with Hegseth directive

“So while our adversaries have produced millions of cheap drones before us, we were mired in bureaucratic red tape, not anymore.”

yesterday 0

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Laura Ingle

Trump on Epstein controversy: ‘Let Pam Bondi do her job’

President Trump stood in defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday evening, praising her for doing a “FANTASTIC” job as she faces intense...

yesterday 0

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Filip Timotija

Unlock America's hidden entrepreneurs: Congress must pass the New Start Act now

The New Start Act, introduced by Sens. Ed Markey and Cory Booker, proposes a five-year pilot program to award grants to organizations that train...

yesterday 10

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Mary Graham, Opinion Contributor

Judge scraps Biden-era Medical debt credit reporting rule

A federal judge in Texas reversed a Biden-era rule on Friday that permitted medical debt to be wiped from credit reports, according to court...

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Ashleigh Fields

On NPR and at elite universities, liberals should openly admit their biases

NPR and elite universities have a liberal bias, which can lead to a lack of credibility and vulnerability to Trump's attacks, and should be...

yesterday 3

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Jonathan Zimmerman, Opinion Contributor

Mahmoud Khalil: Trump admin wants to ‘make an example out of me’

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil said during a recent appearance on CNN that President Trump’s administration wanted use him as "an example"...

yesterday 10

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Filip Timotija

Texas Democrat: Government failed ‘at every level’ amid deadly flooding

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said during a recent interview that the government failed “at every level” in preparation and response to the deadly...

yesterday 20

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Filip Timotija

Trump keeps Republicans guessing on Texas Senate endorsement

President Trump is keeping Republicans guessing over whether he’ll endorse in the closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn...

yesterday 1

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Julia Manchester

Nvidia CEO dismisses Trump tariff concerns: ‘We’ll work through it’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concerns over President Trump’s tariff agenda, saying the California-based company will “work through it” and...

yesterday 10

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Filip Timotija

Trump: Deal struck to send Ukraine weapons through NATO

President Trump said late Thursday that a deal was struck with NATO to send weapons to Ukraine, with the military alliance bearing the brunt of the...

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Filip Timotija

Trump praises Noem on flooding response: 'Literally the first person I saw on television'

President Trump praised Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for the federal response to the recent deadly floods in Texas...

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Filip Timotija

White House transforms Trump into Superman in new meme

The White House is capitalizing on the premier of the new "Superman" movie to cast President Trump as a powerful hero for the country. The...

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Senate Democrat questions Noem on reported Texas flooding response delay

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) called a reported Department of Homeland Security policy that Secretary Kristi Noem personally approve significant purchases...

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Miriam Waldvogel

The 10 cities with the best job markets in the US

A new study ranked Bend, Oregon, the best job market in the U.S. Here's who else made the top 10.

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Andrew Dorn

Rubio meets with Chinese foreign minister as U.S. tariffs roil Asia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday met with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of a major Asian conference in Malaysia as President...

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Laura Kelly

Larry Summers is having a convenient short-term memory lapse on welfare reform 

The economist is ripping Republican’s “cruel” efforts to rein in out-of-control Medicaid spending, even though he himself participated in one of...

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Liz Peek, Opinion Contributor

Elon Musk’s new party is a distracting sideshow unlikely to succeed  

Elon Musk’s brilliance is undeniable, but his political instincts need a course correction.

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Aron Solomon, Opinion Contributor

Whole Hog Politics: Democrats diving headfirst into 2028 race 

On the menu: Carry them back to old Virginny; Big mad mood; GOP senators fret about Musk; Liberian lingo; Reaching the checkered flag There’s...

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Chris Stirewalt

FDA Commissioner: 'We want to focus on food'

Dr. Marty Makary discussed the agency's initiative to phase out artificial food dyes.

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Diana Falzone

Denver dinosaur museum makes 'historically thrilling' discovery under its own parking lot

“This is a scientifically and historically thrilling find for both the Museum and the larger Denver community,” said Dr. James Hagadorn, the...

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Abraham Jewett

US strikes deal to send Ukraine weapons through NATO

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story  US strikes deal...

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Ellen Mitchell

Jamie Dimon on Democratic friends: 'Big hearts and little brains'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Democrats for prioritizing DEI policies over practical solutions and suggested they focus on "real world"...

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Ashleigh Fields

Walz announces special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota Democrat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday announced a special election to fill a state House seat left vacant after the assassination of state Rep....

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Ashleigh Fields