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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

25.06.2026 4

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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...

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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...

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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 5

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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 9

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Live updates: Trump touts Iran deal, as G7 leaders focus on Mideast, Ukraine wars

President Trump, in France at the G7 Summit, looked ahead to the next stage of talks with Iran, but urged Israel to tone down its attacks on Lebanon....

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Trump juggles Iran deal with UFC card: Join the live discussion

What stood out from Sunday night's UFC card at the White House? Plus, a new college sports bill getting attention on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, the...

15.06.2026 10

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Live updates: US-Iran agreement faces scrutiny; Trump heads to G7 in France

As President Trump travels to France for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, the globe is parsing the preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran,...

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What America at 250 says about the country now: Join Friday's Whole Hog

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, what does the country’s founding mean today? And what does it say about where the nation is headed?...

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Live updates: Iran weighs US peace terms; FISA spy powers on brink of expiration

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Service Act (FISA) will expire Friday after the House rejected a last-ditch extension attempt and left town...

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Watch live: Rubio, UFC’s Dana White sign sports diplomacy memo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC President and CEO Dana White will sign a memorandum of understanding Thursday afternoon establishing a new...

11.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Melania Trump, Bessent to announce youth foster care initiative

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday morning will announce new savings and investment accounts for youth in...

11.06.2026 10

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What Platner's primary win means for Collins, Senate map: Join the live discussion

Now that Graham Platner has won the Democratic primary in the Maine Senate race, what does the general election matchup with incumbent Sen. Susan...

11.06.2026 10

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Watch live: Senate convenes hearing on AI, affordability and innovation

Technology and industry experts will testify Thursday morning before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee panel on how artificial...

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