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US economy shows new sign of resilience; Senate funds ICE after all-nighter

Click in for The Hill's midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT June 5, 2026 | By Cate Martel Today in DC:...

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Vote-a-rama kicks off with Schumer forcing $1.8B MAGA fund vote

🎂 Plus: Viral ‘dot cakes’ take over the internet {beacon} It’s Thursday. I can’t escape these viral “dot cakes” that have taken over my...

04.06.2026 2

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Trump officials testify; Key midterm races remain in limbo

🍂 Plus: Trump’s first big 2026 midterm loss {beacon} It’s Wednesday. We are in such a good stretch of sports. The French Open is happening, the...

03.06.2026 2

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Why Trump's DNI pick is controversial; Rubio on Capitol Hill

Plus: MAGA ‘slush fund’ plans fizzle, clearing GOP holdup {beacon} It’s Tuesday. I can’t believe how close my informal Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero...

02.06.2026 5

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Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz; GOP’s stacked June to-do list amid internal frustrations

🎾 Plus: Serena Williams announces pro tennis return {beacon} It’s Monday — Happy June! After sending out Friday’s newsletter with an informal...

01.06.2026 1

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Trump’s ‘final determination’ on Iran deal; Bondi defends botched Epstein files release

🎆 Plus: 5 performers withdraw from America 250 concert {beacon} 12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT May 29, 2026 | By Cate Martel Today in DC: ☀️ 73°...

29.05.2026 4

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US, Iran reportedly on the verge of a deal

💵 Plus: Trump officials push for $250 bill with Trump’s face {beacon} Happy Thursday. Have you heard of the infamous egg roll filled with Skyline...

28.05.2026 3

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GOP faces big redistricting setback in Alabama

It’s Tuesday. Pull out those white pants and white shoes because we have made it to the unofficial start of summer! Though, tbh, that’s a dumb...

26.05.2026 7

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US scrambles to avoid Ebola outbreak

Presented by Tokyo Electron {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Thursday. Today marks the end of an era. Stephen Colbert’s last episode of “The Late...

21.05.2026 4

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Republicans learn a lesson: Don’t cross Trump

Presented by Tokyo Electron {beacon} PRESENTED BY In today's issue: It’s Wednesday. The weather for Memorial Day weekend looks crummy for much of...

20.05.2026 2

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Blanche defends $1.8B fund that could pay Trump allies, Jan. 6 rioters

Presented by Tokyo Electron {beacon} PRESENTED BY In today's issue: It’s Tuesday. I can’t get over the viral video of 🎥 children teaching the...

19.05.2026 10

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New polling spells danger for Trump, GOP

It’s Monday. The Washington Nationals hat giveaway over the weekend has been the talk of the city. You are a local celebrity if you got one of the...

18.05.2026 6

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Trump leaves Beijing with two major sticking points and cloudy deals

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon} PRESENTED BY Happy Friday! Today is Jerome Powell’s last day as chair of the Federal Reserve. Now we get to see...

15.05.2026 10

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Taiwan emerges as major tension in Trump-Xi summit

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon} PRESENTED BY Happy Thursday. Washington got hit with one of its first big thunderstorms of the season last night....

14.05.2026 10

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Trump lands in China: Meeting of the dueling superpowers

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Wednesday. Trivia time! How many times do you think President Trump has posted on Truth Social...

13.05.2026 7

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Economic woes send Trump’s approval into danger zone

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Get your summer clothes out of storage. Twenty-two states will feel record heat over the next few...

12.05.2026 10

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Trump refuses Iran's demands flat-out

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon} 12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT Monday, May 11 | By Cate Martel Today in DC: 🌧 55 ° View Online | Sign up PRESENTED...

11.05.2026 8

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Democrats’ big Virginia loss; US-Iran ceasefire teeters

🦠 Plus: Is hantavirus the next COVID? {beacon} Happy Friday! I cannot stop thinking about a customer service agent hanging up on the pope when he...

08.05.2026 6

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Rubio seeks to smooth tensions with Pope Leo

☮️ Plus: Iran reviews new peace plan; U.S. eagerly waits {beacon} It’s Thursday. I can’t scroll on social media for very long without seeing a...

07.05.2026 7

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Today is the 60-day deadline for the Iran war, right?

✈️ Plus: The record-long DHS shutdown ends! {beacon} Happy Friday and happy May! Sunsets in the Washington area will happen at 8 p.m. or later now...

01.05.2026 10

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Midterm election shake-up; inflation spikes

⛳ Plus: Saudis yank LIV Golf funding, leaving golf stars in limbo {beacon} It’s Thursday. We have a new Wall Street acronym, folks! Instead of...

30.04.2026 10

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Supreme Court deals blow to Voting Rights Act along ideological lines

🚀 Plus: Trump meets with the Artemis II astronauts {beacon} It’s Wednesday. The official teaser for the next season of “Ted Lasso” has...

29.04.2026 10

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Gas prices hit record high; King Charles’s jaunt around DC

🥗 Plus: Meet the man who ate his salad during WHCA shooting {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Washington is buzzing today for King Charles and Queen...

28.04.2026 8

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WHCA shooting latest: Suspect due in court; dinner security hotly debated

It’s Monday. Well, this is definitely not the newsletter edition I expected to post after White House Correspondents’ Association dinner weekend....

27.04.2026 10

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DOJ ends Jerome Powell probe, easing Senate Fed standoff

🪖 Plus: Iran war depletes U.S. weapon stockpile {beacon} Happy Friday!! The White House posted a hilarious photo of a little boy in the Oval...

24.04.2026 10

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Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. after fiery Netflix battle

🚢 Plus: Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ mine-laying boats {beacon} Happy Thursday. Did you miss the first drop of Olympic tickets? Well,...

23.04.2026 10

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Iran provokes US hours after Trump extends truce

📉 Plus: Trump’s approval rating sinks to record lows {beacon} It’s Wednesday. FIFA just put more World Cup tickets on sale for every game! They...

22.04.2026 10

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US-Iran peace talks uncertain as end to ceasefire looms

📦 Plus: How Trump boxed himself in with Jerome Powell {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Hey, there’s a meteor shower happening today! Here’s how and...

21.04.2026 8

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Will Iran meet Vance for next round of peace talks?

It’s Monday. A new TMZ producer in Washington started fired up DC residents over the weekend with a post about where to find a good bagel in DC. He...

20.04.2026 9

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Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Trump has a catch

📉 Plus: Oil prices dramatically fall, stock market jumps {beacon} Happy Friday! The National Zoo’s new baby elephant made her big debut. She made...

17.04.2026 10

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Pope Leo needles Trump in clash over Iran

👑 Plus: Itinerary revealed for King Charles, Queen Camilla’s US visit {beacon} Happy Thursday. My social media feeds are all talking about the...

16.04.2026 10

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Trump refuels AI controversy with new Jesus image

⛪ Plus: Vance advises the pope to ‘be careful’ in discussing theology {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Let’s all channel “DoorDash Grandma”...

15.04.2026 10

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Rubio steers Israel-Lebanon talks as Iran tensions persist

🐝 Plus: TMZ comes to DC to cover Congress {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s!! 🍦 This is another great excuse for...

14.04.2026 10

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Trump picks fight with the pope, then posts AI photo depicting himself as Jesus

It’s Monday. You have two more days to file your taxes if you haven’t done so already! In today’s issue: ⛪ IN THE WHITE HOUSE President Trump...

13.04.2026 10

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Inflation climbs to 4-year high as Iran war drives up energy prices

🎤 Plus: Melania Trump denies Epstein ties in surprise statement {beacon} Happy Friday! The Artemis II astronauts are set to splash down to Earth...

10.04.2026 10

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Fears mount as US, Iran ceasefire appears to crumble

🪖 Plus: US to automatically register young men for military draft {beacon} Happy Thursday. Master’s weekend has begun! Pull out your green...

09.04.2026 10

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Trump, Iran claim victory under shaky ceasefire deal

🗞️ Plus: 70 Democrats call for Trump’s removal over Iran threat {beacon} It’s Wednesday. I can’t get over how stunning the photos have been...

08.04.2026 10

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Trump’s ominous warning to Iran: Deal or ‘civilization dies tonight’

🌒 Plus: Artemis II crew captures never-before-seen moon views {beacon} It’s Tuesday. How did you place in your March Madness brackets?! I’ve...

07.04.2026 10

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Trump’s Iran ultimatum nears

It’s Monday. It’s happening today! Four astronauts will fly around the moon for the first time in roughly 50 years. And the best part: you can...

06.04.2026 10

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Airport wait time chaos eases; Trump threatens major Iran escalation

Plus: US prepping for ground troops in Iran, report says

30.03.2026 9

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Airport wait times spiral as Trump claims Iran 'begging' for deal

🥇 Plus: Trans women banned from women’s events in Olympics under new IOC policy {beacon} Happy Thursday. What do you think of the new Harry...

26.03.2026 10

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Iran, US swap ceasefire demands while Trump deploys more troops

🧳 Plus: TSA reports highest wait times in history {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Happy Opening Day!! ⚾🌭 Have you seen the 🎥 clips of a robot...

25.03.2026 10

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Trump, Iran give contradictory reasons for pause in strikes

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: ✈️ Plus: ICE agents deploy to airports {beacon} It’s Monday....

23.03.2026 10

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Senate gears up for marathon weekend of Trump priorities

🌹 Plus: Why ABC suddenly yanked ‘Bachelorette’ season 3 days before premiere {beacon} Happy Friday! Drop everything at 1:35 p.m. for the battle...

20.03.2026 10

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Video game memes, smack talk: Inside the White House's war rhetoric

🥏 Plus: Drones over base housing Rubio, Hegseth raise security concerns {beacon} Happy Thursday. Let the madness begin! 🏀 We’re in the...

19.03.2026 10

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Mullin breaks with Noem, signals changes at DHS

🥊 Plus: Today’s messy Senate floor debate over Trump’s No. 1 priority {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Have you made your March Madness brackets yet?...

18.03.2026 10

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Trump rejects counterterrorism official's Iran claims

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🍀 Plus: St. Patrick’s Day food specials {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy St....

17.03.2026 20

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Trump pleads for global help to avert oil crisis

⛈️ Plus: East Coast braces for severe storms.

16.03.2026 10

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Trump, Hegseth raise questions over well-being of Iran leader

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🦞 Plus: Pentagon spent millions on lobster, luxury food in September {beacon} Happy...

13.03.2026 10

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White House defends oil price whiplash

🚢 Plus: Iran’s new leader vows to fight US, Israel

12.03.2026 10

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