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Watch live: Pirro gives update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 'vandalism' probe

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, will speak with reporters Thursday afternoon about the Trump administration's investigation...

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New polling reveals the Senate battleground map: Join the live discussion

New polling in six key Senate races shows where things stand in the battle for control of the upper chamber of Congress. Plus, a look at Michigan and...

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Live updates: Trump pushes for lower oil prices; US adds fewer jobs than expected

As the 60-day deal with Iran reaches the two-week point, President Trump is pushing for oil prices to drop faster. "Just as I promised, Oil Prices are...

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Watch live: Hegseth hosts DC ceremony alongside National Guard to mark America 250

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will host a ceremony Thursday morning alongside National Guard troops as part of the America 250 celebrations. The...

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Supreme Court wraps blockbuster term with Trump rulings: Join the live discussion

The Supreme Court went out with a bang: Birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, President Trump's firing power, mail-in ballots and more....

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Watch live: Trump speaks at Theodore Roosevelt library dedication in North Dakota

President Trump is in North Dakota on Wednesday afternoon, where he is expected to tour the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library before...

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Watch live: Vance honors military, touts America 250 in Virginia Beach

Vice President Vance is set to deliver remarks Wednesday from Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. The visit is part of the Trump...

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Watch live: Patel provides update on DOJ investigation into Tren de Aragua

FBI Director Kash Patel is providing an update Wednesday on a Justice Department (DOJ) investigation into the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA)....

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Live updates: Trump heads to North Dakota; democratic socialists notch a win in Colorado

The wave of far-left election spoilers has spread west. In Colorado's primary elections on Tuesday, another longtime Democratic House member, Rep....

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READ: Supreme Court's opinion on birthright citizenship, including Thomas dissent

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, ruling that his banner immigration policy is...

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Watch live: New Jersey lawmaker returns, explains absence in House floor speech

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) will return to the Capitol on Tuesday for House votes after months away due to an undisclosed medical condition. Kean, who...

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Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid renewed Save America Act push

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday as lawmakers are embroiled in a spending battle. Johnson on...

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Watch live: Vought testifies before House on federal spending

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday morning about federal spending...

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Vance faces off with Rubio in early GOP scrambling: Join the live discussion

How does the Iran war impact Vice President Vance's hopes of becoming the Republican nominee for president in 2028? What about Secretary of State...

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Watch live: House convenes hearing on CIA’s MK-Ultra project

A House Oversight Committee panel on Tuesday morning will weigh in on the CIA’s former MK-Ultra project — which for two decades used universities...

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Live updates: Supreme Court set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes

The Supreme Court will issue its final rulings of the term on Tuesday morning, with a heavy-hitting lineup of cases birthright citizenship,...

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Hegseth roils Congress with moves on Army; House seeks to end stalemate: Join the live discussion

There is growing congressional backlash, including among Republicans, of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismissal of a top Army commander....

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Live updates: Supreme Court due to issue major opinions; Trump says Iran wants to meet

The Supreme Court is due to release orders and some of its final opinions on Monday morning, days after delivering wins for the Trump administration...

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Live updates: Mamdani, Cassidy hit Sunday shows; US-Iran ceasefire tested by fresh strikes

The U.S. and Iran have traded attacks this weekend, threatening the two sides' 60-day ceasefire and negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Iran on...

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Live results: Letlow, Fleming duke it out in Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy primary ouster

Voters in Louisiana are heading to the polls Saturday to weigh in on the Republican Senate runoff following Sen. Bill Cassidy's ouster last month. GOP...

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Live updates: Trump set to address Faith & Freedom event; Congress looks for SAVE America Act path

President Trump on Friday will address the "Road to the Majority" Faith & Freedom Coalition event in D.C. — returning to the Washington Hilton for...

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What New York's primary upheaval means for Democrats: Join Friday's Whole Hog

Democrats are still feeling the political aftershocks of New York’s primaries on Tuesday night, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed...

26.06.2026 4

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Watch live: Trump to headline Faith & Freedom Coalition conference

President Trump will headline the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington on Friday afternoon. The annual “Road to Majority” event...

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Watch live: Trump hosts farmers at Rose Garden dinner

President Trump will welcome a group of American farmers from across the U.S. to the White House for a dinner Thursday evening in the Rose Garden. The...

25.06.2026 8

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Watch live: House Democrats host forum on election threats

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and fellow Democrats will hold a forum on election threats Thursday afternoon as the party looks ahead...

25.06.2026 5

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Trump's approval worsens; democratic socialists gain ground: Join the live discussion

New polling averages put President Trump’s approval at around 20 points underwater and trending downward as voters sour on the economy and the Iran...

25.06.2026 4

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Watch live: Mullin testifies before House panel on DHS oversight

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on oversight of the...

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Watch live: Trump pick to lead economic advisory panel faces confirmation hearing before Senate

Christopher Phelan, President Trump's pick to lead the White House Council of Economic Advisers, will testify before the Senate Housing, Banking and...

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Live updates: Major Supreme Court decisions wait in the wings; Trump, Johnson to talk path forward

The Supreme Court will hand down opinions Thursday as suspense builds before its summer recess, with a dozen high-profile cases awaiting decisions....

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Watch live: Trump delivers remarks at Great American State Fair kickoff

President Trump will give remarks during the kickoff of the Great American State Fair in Washington, the massive bash on the National Mall marking...

24.06.2026 4

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What to watch in the Supreme Court’s remaining cases: Join the live discussion

The Supreme Court term finale is here, and the justices have yet to hand down many of their most anticipated decisions. Join The Hill's legal affairs...

24.06.2026 4

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Watch live: House Dems speak in wake of seismic NY primaries; Iran war powers vote

House Democratic leaders will give remarks Wednesday morning in the wake of New York's primaries, when two hopefuls backed by Minority Leader Hakeem...

24.06.2026 7

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Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid push to revive FISA

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican leaders will brief reporters Wednesday morning, as lawmakers look to revive the nation's warrantless...

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Live updates: Trump heads to Capitol for Senate GOP huddle

President Trump on Wednesday afternoon is set to huddle at the Capitol with Senate Republicans, as they are at odds over his legislative priorities....

24.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before Senate on USPS reforms

Postmaster General David Steiner will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday morning about...

24.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Trump seeks to sell economic agenda in Pennsylvania

President Trump in remarks from Pennsylvania will have another opportunity to tout his economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections, as...

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Newsom, Vance face challenges; Democrats gather for Obama: Join the live discussion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he's under investigation by the Justice Department. Is that a political gift or a political problem? Vice...

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Live updates: Supreme Court set to issue opinions as term nears close; New York goes to the polls

The Supreme Court is set to deliver opinions Tuesday morning as it looks to clear its docket before summer recess. Rulings in several high-profile...

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Watch live: Senate convenes hearing on affordability ahead of midterms

The Senate Banking Committee will hear testimony from experts on affordability Tuesday morning as cost-of-living concerns in the U.S. grow ahead of...

23.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Sununu, airline experts testify before Senate on air safety

Airline experts will testify before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee panel Tuesday morning on air safety as close calls and...

23.06.2026 10

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Senate readies to vote on housing; New York primaries take center stage: Join the live discussion

The Senate is expected to pass a major housing bill later this evening, while voters go to the polls in New York to pick candidates for the fall in...

22.06.2026 10

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Live updates: Vance optimistic as Iran talks make solid progress

Vice President Vance on Monday morning reported notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day of talk, Sunday,...

22.06.2026 10

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Live updates: Trump rails against Iran deal opponents, as talks are delayed

Talks between the U.S. and Iran are on hold, on Day 2 of a 60-day window for negotiations, as Israel launched new strikes in Lebanon against...

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Watch live: Vance holds press briefing amid Iran deal blowback

Vice President Vance will take his second turn filling in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday, as the administration faces...

18.06.2026 4

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Live updates: Vance set to brief at White House as Trump's MOU with Iran comes under fire

Vice President Vance will brief the media at 11 a.m. from the White House as President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran comes under fire...

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Watch live: Top Democrats speak out on Clayton nomination delay

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) and other Democrats on the panel afternoon...

17.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Trump intel pick Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing

Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to replace Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, is set to go before senators for his...

17.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Trump holds G7 press conference amid Iran deal blowback

President Trump will hold a press conference Wednesday before departing France, where he has been attending the G7 summit this week. Trump will face...

17.06.2026 10

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Live updates: Trump cautions Iran deal isn't ironclad; DNI nomination on hold over SAVE America Act

President Trump on Wednesday cautioned that the preliminary deal with Iran isn't yet final, and the U.S. could "resume strikes" if needed. “No,...

17.06.2026 10

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Newsom-Trump feud explodes over investigation: Join the live discussion

Gavin Newsom says he's under investigation by Trump. Is that actually helpful for him? And Democrats are searching for the next Obama. Is there a...

16.06.2026 10

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