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Stop fearing a strong Russia — start fearing a dying Russia

A wounded bear is dangerous. A wounded bear that believes it has no exit is far more dangerous.

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Emzari gelashvili

Trump: Massie 'must be thrown out of office'

President Trump late Sunday doubled down on his efforts to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), telling voters he “must be thrown out of office.”...

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Ashleigh Fields

Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump’s handle on economy: Poll

In the same poll, 57 percent of respondents said they believed Trump’s policies “are making” them “financially worse off.”

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Tara suter and the hill

Minn. wildfires: Gov. Walz activates Guard, declares 'peacetime emergency'

The governor’s office said multiple fires have ignited since Friday under continuing dry, hot and windy conditions.

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Michael Ramsey

Pentagon faces Iran war funding squeeze

In today’s issue: America’s military has growing budget problems because of the Iran war, and Congress is unlikely to help the situation anytime...

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Jared Gans

Trained rape dogs? Really? Is any story about Israel too absurd to publish?

In the three years since the horrific Oct. 7 massacre of Israelis, we have watched in astonishment as the most absurd and outrageous allegations...

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Becket Adams, Opinion Contributor

This week on The Hill: Immigration funding takes center stage as June 1 deadline looms

Both chambers are rushing to finalize a package that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol before lawmakers leave for...

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Sudiksha Kochi

Democrats on the brink of war powers breakthrough

Democratic lawmakers are on the verge of passing a resolution to end President Trump’s war with Iran — with some help from a steadily growing...

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Ellen Mitchell

Senate GOP looking for off-ramp from White House ballroom debacle

The Senate is gearing up for a battle over funding President Trump’s White House ballroom, which will take center stage when senators debate a...

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Alexander Bolton

FDA drops guardrails on vaping industry in major Trump pivot

The Trump administration is pivoting hard on vaping, taking down guardrails that have limited the industry's growth in recent years and making clear...

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Joseph Choi

Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump’s handle on economy: Poll

Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump,...

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Tara Suter

Greene predicts 'political revolution in America' if US troops sent to Iran

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former ally of President Trump who has since sparred with him over multiple issues, on Sunday predicted...

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Tara Suter

Former defense secretary: US could face Cuban migration crisis

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of a migration crisis to the U.S. from Cuba, comments that follow President Trump recently threatening...

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Tara Suter

Romney calls Cassidy’s defeat a ‘loss for the country'

Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Sunday described Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) defeat in the Louisiana Republican primary on Saturday as a "loss for...

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Jonathan Carter

The food recalls, alerts issued over salmonella concerns this month

Many of the items were linked to the same potentially contaminated ingredient.

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Addy Bink

All three branches of government should have a stock trading ban: House Republican

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) on Sunday said that all three branches of government should be subject to a stock trading ban “sooner rather than...

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Ashleigh Fields

GOP lawmakers battle as conservatives press for third budget reconciliation bill

Conservatives are calling on the House to pass a third GOP-only bill through the special reconciliation process to boost Pentagon funding and address...

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Emily Brooks

White House: China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products per year

The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes...

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Tara Suter

Buttigieg blasts Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip' as 'embarrassment'

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (D) on Sunday went after the current secretary of the department, Sean Duffy, over a reality show he...

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Tara Suter

Van Hollen says he's unsure Patel will take alcohol use test after heated hearing

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday that he was unsure that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test after a heated hearing in...

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Tara Suter

Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as peace negotiations stall

President Trump on Sunday warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran appear to be at a standstill....

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Ashleigh Fields

Taiwan representative to US responds to Trump’s stance on arms sales

Taiwan’s representative to the US, Alexander Yui, on Sunday said Taipei trusts the Trump administration to deliver on future arms sales after...

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Ashleigh Fields

Call out allies, not just adversaries, for hurting American workers

This year's Special 301 report took a meaningful step toward calling out misbehavior of adversaries and allies wherever it occurs.

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Andrei iancu and david kappos

Trump, GOP make midterm appeal to farmers with China deal, farm bill

The Trump administration and GOP lawmakers are seeking to win over U.S. farmers, a core constituency for the president during his 2016 and 2024 White...

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Mallory wilson

Trump’s credibility gap is hurting America

President Trump's lies and policy flip-flops have created a credibility gap, causing foreign allies and adversaries to not take him seriously and...

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A. Scott Bolden, Opinion Contributor

Johnson underscores concern about gas prices as midterms approach

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday reiterated his concerns about high gas prices as the GOP looks to hang on to its slim majority in the...

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Sophia Vento

Comey on Justice Department case: Blanche needs to ‘bone up on the rules’

James Comey on Sunday urged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to “bone up on the rules” amid the federal prosecution of the former FBI...

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Ashleigh Fields

Louisiana voters reject all 5 constitutional amendments in May election

Voters across Louisiana rejected all five constitutional amendments in the May election.

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Allison bruhl

The hidden crisis driving youth crime in America

Addressing childhood trauma is one of the most effective crime-prevention strategies available.

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James dold

Graham on Cassidy loss: 'No room in GOP' to 'destroy' Trump agenda

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said there’s “no room” within the Republican party to “destroy” President Trump’s agenda, a day...

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Ashleigh Fields

After the triumph of Artemis II, now comes the hard part

Artemis III will now take place in low Earth orbit.

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Mark R. Whittington

Massie hits back at Trump criticism: 'I think that's going to help my fundraising'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said President Trump’s Truth Social posts geared towards unseating him will only boost fundraising for his...

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Ashleigh Fields

'We're in for a bad year': Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses

As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors.

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Alix Martichoux

Senate parliamentarian rules against Trump’s White House ballroom funding in budget bill

The Senate parliamentarian late Saturday ruled against the $1 billion provision intended to fund President Trump’s White House ballroom in the...

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Ashleigh Fields

When is Memorial Day? This year, as early as possible

Next year, it will be as late as possible.

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Addy Bink

Sick of spam calls? See which states file the most complaints

In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 2.6 million complaints – some states had far more than others.

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Jeremy Tanner

How Trump could stop losing in Iran

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, and must now focus on building an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reviving arms control,...

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Jane Harman

Trump’s war on the international order threatens us all

If the United States, the principal architect of the post-war order, abandons those principles, others will follow suit.

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David wippman and glenn c. altschuler

Trump turns eye to 'disloyal' Massie after Cassidy ouster

President Trump has turned his eye toward Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ahead of the lawmaker's Tuesday primary after leading efforts to eject Sen. Bill...

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Ashleigh Fields

Hantavirus can survive in semen 6 years after infection: Study

World health officials say the Andes form of hantavirus, which can jump between humans, is not spiraling into a pandemic.

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Michael Ramsey

Ice cream sold in 17 states may contain metal fragments: Recall

Check your freezers!

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Mac bell and russell falcon

Black Democrats accuse Republicans of using redistricting to create 'Jim Crow 2.0'

Black Democrats on Capitol Hill are up in arms over the GOP effort to purge Congress of minority districts, accusing Republicans of silencing Black...

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Mike Lillis

Trump's grip on GOP lawmakers shows signs of slipping amid election year

President Trump’s ironclad grip on Congress is beginning to show signs of strain, as Republicans increasingly break from him in major legislative...

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Sudiksha Kochi

Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky

President Trump threatened to pull his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Saturday, as she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)...

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Sophie Brams

Haberman: Trump ‘has seemed far less attuned to voters’ concerns lately’

New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman on Friday pointed to a disconnect between voters and President Trump after he told reporters...

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Sophie Brams

Bass says LA mayoral race opponent Spencer Pratt ‘tapping into a general sense of anger’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused the Republican challenger in her reelection race of using a “general sense of anger” to motivate support for...

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Sarah Davis

Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP...

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Sophie Brams

Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her...

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The Hill Staff

Trump's health cuts complicate federal messaging on hantavirus

The federal hantavirus response has laid bare the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to U.S. and global health, renewing concerns among public...

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Nathaniel Weixel