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Patagonia joins lawsuit against Trump's Utah national monument reduction

The outdoor retailer Patagonia on Wednesday joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its executive orders to shrink the sizes of the...

yesterday 1

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Ryan Mancini

Vance says he won't turn on 'friend' Carlson over Trump, Rogers criticism

Vice President Vance defended his relationship with right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson, saying he wouldn’t allow political disagreements to...

yesterday 1

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Mallory Wilson

'Ghetto': Laura Loomer must be denounced for racist comments

If Republicans cannot simply say that racism is wrong, that 9/11 is not an inside job, and that President Trump should disassociate himself from...

yesterday 1

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Lindsey Granger

Former pardon attorney challenges firing after refusing to restore Mel Gibson's gun rights

Former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) over her termination, which took place last year after she refused to...

yesterday 6

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Rebecca Beitsch

Leading medical groups update flu, COVID vaccine recommendations amid confusion

A coalition of leading medical groups has released its own vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory viral season based on their independent...

yesterday 2

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Joseph Choi

Could Lindsay Clancy walk free after a mistrial?

Legal experts say other options include offering Clancy a plea deal or deciding not to put her on trial again.

yesterday 1

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Taylor Delandro

Will Trump's beef plan actually lower prices for consumers?

The president is temporarily lifting tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef trimmings for ground beef.

yesterday 2

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Steph Whiteside

FBI investigating report of millions of driver's licenses being leaked on dark web

A report earlier this week said millions of driver's licenses, including that of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, may have been leaked on the dark web.

yesterday 1

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Alix Martichoux And Addy Bink

Of course Darializa Avila Chevalier slams fellow Dems for denouncing socialism

I commend the Democrats who voted to condemn socialism, because it shouldn’t even be a question: Yes, of course we are opposed to socialism. We are...

yesterday 2

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Robby Soave

Pentagon temporarily rescinds mandatory testosterone testing guidance

The Pentagon temporarily rescinded the recently issued guidance instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and...

yesterday 7

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Filip Timotija

Southeastern Conference sues LSU, Lane Kiffin

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is suing Louisiana State University (LSU) and its head football coach Lane Kiffin for what it contends is an effort...

yesterday 6

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Massie unveils 'Flock off' bill aimed at restricting surveillance cameras

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs)...

yesterday 2

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Mira Bhakta

Tucker Carlson: El-Sayed campaign 'literally Trumpian'

Right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson described Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign as "literally Trumpian” in...

yesterday 10

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Tara Suter

ICE whistleblower: Agency cut corners to fill ranks

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official warned the agency about cutting corners in vetting officer candidates as the agency surged...

yesterday 6

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Rebecca Beitsch

Nick Saban stars in new TV ad advocating for Cruz, Cantwell NCAA bill

Former college football coach Nick Saban is staring in a new advertisement advocating for the Protect College Sports Act, the bipartisan bill that...

yesterday 9

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Maria Bartiromo departs Fox News

Fox News has parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, the network announced on Thursday. The network gave few details on what led to the...

yesterday 9

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Microsoft backing measure protecting consumers over data center water usage costs

Microsoft is throwing its support behind legislation that would prevent data centers from passing along water usage costs to consumers, as tech...

yesterday 7

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Julia Shapero

Harris on some Democrats shunning her: 'I would expect nothing less'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday she was not surprised by some red-state Democrats not wanting her endorsement, arguing those...

yesterday 2

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Max Rego

FAA proposes permanent flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule Wednesday that would place permanent restrictions on what flights are permitted within a...

yesterday 1

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Mira Bhakta

North Korea's threat to moral norms

Author Aaron Rhodes argues that President Trump's diplomatic overtures toward North Korea and the proposed Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act risk...

yesterday 2

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Aaron Rhodes

Trump defends handling of US munitions amid Iran conflict

President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. has “virtually unlimited” amounts of mid- to high-grade munitions, pushing back on reports of the...

yesterday 1

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Max Rego

Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal

House Democrats appear ready to move beyond the defection scandal that riled the caucus earlier in the week. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries...

yesterday 2

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Mike Lillis

Vance gives briefing room another whirl

♀️ Plus: Rest in peace, Gloria Steinem {beacon} It’s Thursday. The deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury is set to deliberate for the sixth day after...

yesterday 1

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Claire Leibowitz

Comer expects McConnell to return with Senate after Labor Day

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is aiming to return to Capitol Hill from his months-long absence when the...

yesterday 2

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Finya Swai

Jennings: Trump should release 'formal declaration of victory' for Iran war

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday said President Trump should issue a "formal declaration of victory" against Iran, as the Trump...

yesterday 2

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Ryan Mancini

Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

Bond yields around the world fell Thursday, after Federal Reserve board of governors member Christopher Waller said he would support holding interest...

yesterday 1

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Max Rego

Democrats press DHS on election security funding

Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal...

yesterday 1

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Mira Bhakta

Sanders, Casar call for artificial superintelligence ban amid rogue AI hackings

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of "artificial...

yesterday 10

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Miranda Nazzaro

Watch live: Vance leads first press briefing since Leavitt departure

Vice President Vance will speak to reporters Thursday morning from the White House, marking the first official briefing since July 23 and following...

yesterday 10

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The Hill Staff

US trade deficit grows to $88.6B

The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new data released Thursday by the...

yesterday 10

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Julia Shapero

Dolly Parton kept cancer private to not 'worry' fans, niece says

Jada Star said Dolly Parton's death has been “really difficult and very surreal” for the family.

yesterday 2

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Teddy Grant

Why we're suing to release small business funds Congress already approved

Two small business support organization leaders filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to compel the release of hundreds of millions of...

yesterday 1

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Carolina Martinez And Rudy Espinoza

Our healthcare system is crashing. Congress must stabilize it.

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter argues that the U.S. healthcare system is in crisis due to Medicaid cuts and corporate consolidation. She is calling for...

yesterday 1

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Rep. Maxine Dexter

Former Tiger Woods prosecutor on plea deal: 'Both sides win'

Dave Aronberg, the former Palm Beach County, Fla., state attorney general who prosecuted Tiger Woods in 2017, on Wednesday said "both sides win" after...

yesterday 3

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Ryan Mancini

CBP extends pause of some border construction, including in Texas national park

The federal government is extending a pause on some construction of President Trump’s signature border wall, as well as additional border...

yesterday 1

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Rachel Frazin

Musk's America PAC spends about $800K in key midterm races

Tech mogul Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent around $800,000 in top House and Senate races this cycle, according to the latest filings. America PAC...

yesterday 7

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Julia Mueller

Can El-Sayed overcome party tensions to beat Rogers in Michigan? Live discussion

Can progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed overcome tensions within the Democratic Party over Israel and Hasan Piker and defeat former Rep. Mike...

yesterday 8

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The Hill Staff

Contempt of Congress yields mixed results

A recent controversy involving Anthony Fauci's refusal to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs...

yesterday 2

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Don Wolfensberger

Mamdani bans AI use in NYC elementary, middle schools amid tech industry skepticism

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Wednesday unveiled a one-year moratorium on AI use in public school classrooms through eighth grade, days...

yesterday 1

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Max Rego

House GOP cuts 2 weeks from its schedule

House Republican leaders announced Thursday that the final two weeks of their September session are canceled, cutting the legislative calendar short...

yesterday 2

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Finya Swai

Milk recall warns of unpleasant taste, odor

Horizon Organic Dairy is voluntarily recalling more than 53,000 cases of its chocolate milk, which the company warns could prematurely spoil,...

yesterday 1

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Danielle Langenfeld

Theo James calls Meghan Markle's ‘The Gentlemen’ casting rumors ‘hot air’

New broke in August that the Duchess of Sussex was in “advanced” talks to join the series.

yesterday 1

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Teddy Grant

House Republican: China 'has it right' on AI use in classrooms

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Wednesday praised China's use of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms. “I think in this case, I think Beijing...

yesterday 7

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Tara Suter

Recalls, warning issued for popular squishy kids' toys over 'serious injury' risk

Federal authorities have warned that the beads within them could cause a child to choke or experience an intestinal obstruction.

yesterday 7

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Addy Bink

911 professionals aren't considered first responders — Congress should change that

While their locations may be safe, their jobs are anything but.

yesterday 2

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Rebecca Neusteter

House Republican 'pretty sure' Lake Ontario name change 'a troll'

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) said President Trump’s decision to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America is likely a “troll,” casting...

yesterday 1

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Finya Swai

Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed

Beverly Aikins said Wednesday that she would “probably punch” Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for past comments he made about her son,...

yesterday 2

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Mira Bhakta

Court halts Trump effort to help Congress overturn California clean car rules

A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress. Judge...

yesterday 8

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Rachel Frazin

Nvidia acquires Hugging Face in push for open-source technology

The technology giant Nvidia will acquire the open-source platform Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion as part of the company's push for open...

yesterday 10

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Miranda Nazzaro

Trump's campaign funding colossus is the midterms' biggest unknown

The Republicans’ cash advantage is staggering.

yesterday 2

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J.t. Young