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ABC News settlement with Trump sends chill through media

ABC News’s decision to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Trump is sending a chill through the media, with press...

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Trump tariff plan threatens to drive up gas prices

President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to raise prices at the pump. Trump said late last month that on his...

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Rachel Frazin

Democrats divided over Biden administration response to reported drone sightings

The Biden administration’s response to mounting public concern over alleged drone sightings in the northeast is dividing Democrats on Capitol...

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Mike Lillis

Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth

Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth’s plan to release a woman who accused him of sexual assault from a confidentiality agreement sets the...

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Alexander Bolton

Affirmative action fight moves to military academies

The front lines for the fight around affirmative action has moved to military academies after the Supreme Court banned the practice at most...

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Lexi Lonas Cochran

Nothing indicates 'public safety risk' from drone sightings: Kirby

National security communications adviser John Kirby reiterated on Monday that there is no indication that the drone sightings pose a risk to...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Morning Report — Trump slows his promises clock

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump is making a politician’s pivot from candidate to officeholder while resetting voters’ expectations about...

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Alexis Simendinger

The free world is the big loser in South Korea’s impeachment crisis

America’s commitment is certainly ironclad, but with a leftist in charge, South Korea’s embrace of the alliance will not be.

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Gordon G. Chang, Opinion Contributor

Madison shooting 'should not be happening': Ex-Sandy Hook cop

Madison police said three were dead including a teacher, a teenage student and the teenage suspect.

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Patrick Djordjevic

Trump should warn that the economy might get worse before it gets better 

The Trump administration must convey to the American public that while conditions may worsen before they improve, the cost of inaction — ceding...

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Simone Gao, Opinion Contributor

4 factors influence the race to pick a new Democratic leader

The field of candidates running for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair is solidifying, bringing the party a step closer toward recalibrating...

yesterday 10

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Julia Manchester

The Hill's Changemakers: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)

Rep. Jasmine Crockett rocked the boat this Congress — just her first term on Capitol Hill — and there's no reason to think she won't make more...

yesterday 9

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Mike Lillis

Jill Jacobson, actress who appeared on 'Star Trek' and 'Falcon Crest,' dies at 70

"We are incredibly sad to say goodbye to our beautiful, soulful, hysterically funny, elegantly raunchy client, Jill Jacobson," her manager Ben...

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Christine Samra

Bottom Line: Toy group taps Trump alum for tariff fight

Trade ​The Toy Association hired Ballard Partners to lobby and advise on tariffs. President-elect Trump has threatened sweeping tariffs on enemies...

yesterday 9

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Taylor Giorno

Tax lobbyists worry border bill could derail reform efforts

Tax lobbyists are worried Congress could endanger highly anticipated tax reform if it uses the first reconciliation bill to shore up immigration...

yesterday 10

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Taylor Giorno

Bud Light no longer the best-selling draft beer at bars, data suggests

The overtaking of Bud Light as America's most popular draft beer has been "years in the making," according to the founder of Draftline Technologies,...

yesterday 9

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Michael Bartiromo

Shock poll: 41 percent of young voters find killing of United HealthCare CEO acceptable

A new poll reports that 41 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 29 find the killing of United HealthCare's CEO acceptible, more than the 40...

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Filip Timotija

Madison police chief: Authorities investigating how 15-year-old school shooter obtained gun

Police in Madison, Wis., are investigating how the 15-year-old school shooter obtained a handgun. Police Chief Shon Barnes, in an interview Tuesday...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work

The largest federal workers’ union vowed to fight President-elect Trump’s administration if he pushes to block a contract signed by the Biden...

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Sarah Fortinsky

GOP rep won't 'sit on committees or participate in the caucus' to focus on DOGE

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said she will focus her time in the upcoming Congress on furthering the mission of slashing trillions in government...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Peter Navarro: Let Trump 'do his thing' with China 'to get the best deals for America'

Peter Navarro, President-elect Trump’s previous and incoming White House trade adviser, said it’s best to let Trump “do his thing” in...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster 

President-elect Trump sued the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer on Monday over a poll released just before Election Day indicating...

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Zach Schonfeld

Former Harris campaign official: 'No value' in speaking to mainstream newspapers

A former top aide to Vice President Harris's presidential campaign says her team found little to gain from granting interviews to mainstream media...

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Dominick Mastrangelo

House Republicans fume at Speaker Johnson over handling of CR: ‘A total dumpster fire’

House Republicans are fuming at Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) handling of an end-of-year measure to extend government funding until March, saying...

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Mychael Schnell

Craig wins seat to lead Dems on House Agriculture Committee

House Democrats voted Tuesday to make Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) their top member on the House Agriculture Committee, choosing a junior member of...

yesterday 20

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Mike Lillis

Watch live: House Republicans hold presser as government shutdown looms

House Republican leaders are holding a press conference Tuesday morning with just days left until government funding lapses. Lawmakers were...

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The Hill Staff

Donald Trump makes Christmas shopping easy! 

Christmas is our favorite holiday, full of good times and good cheer. But we all know the weeks before Christmas can also be a royal pain in the...

yesterday 10

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Bill Press, Opinion Contributor

Watch live: House Dems hold press conference as potential shutdown inches closer

House Democratic leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday morning as lawmakers continue to negotiate government funding ahead of Friday's...

yesterday 10

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The Hill Staff

Senate may be forced into weekend work, warns Thune

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters that the delayed release of a stopgap spending bill could force the Senate to work into the...

yesterday 10

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Al Weaver

Trump calls Canadian minister's behavior 'totally toxic'

President-elect Trump labeled Canada’s former finance minister Chrystia Freeland's behavior as “totally toxic” and argued it is detrimental to...

yesterday 10

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Filip Timotija

Trump is revving up his tariff war — here’s what you need to know 

At home and abroad, Donald Trump promises to alter established patterns.

yesterday 10

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Donald Kirk, Opinion Contributor

Netanyahu spokesperson denies Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire push

A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected reports the Israeli leader was traveling to Cairo for negotiations...

yesterday 10

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Laura Kelly

Is Luigi Mangione a new type of lone wolf?

While religious or political ideology motivates most lone wolves, Mangione directed his ire at a single industry. 

yesterday 9

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Tom Mockaitis, Opinion Contributor

Biden administration offers California's PG&E up to $15B loan to boost climate resilience

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced its conditional approval of a loan guarantee for Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) of up to $15...

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Sharon Udasin

John Kirby drone statement 'very misleading at best:' New Jersey rep

Rep. Chris Smith (R- N.J.) slammed White House national security spokesperson John Kirby’s statement about the recent mysterious drone sightings...

yesterday 6

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Filip Timotija

Jill Biden says she's taught final class at Virginia community college

First lady Jill Biden announced on Monday that she has taught her final class at Northern Virginia Community College after 15 years at the school....

yesterday 6

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Lexi Lonas Cochran

Warren asks for conflict-of-interest rules covering Musk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is expressing her concerns about apparent conflicts of interest posed by Elon Musk serving as a top adviser in the...

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Alexander Bolton

Harris challenges young Americans: ‘Stay in the fight’

Vice President Harris called on young Americans to stay in the fight in the new year, six weeks after she conceded the 2024 election to President-...

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Alex Gangitano

Russian general accused of chemical weapon use killed by Moscow bomb

A top Russian general in charge of Russia's nuclear defense forces was killed on Tuesday by a bomb hidden inside his scooter. Russia's...

yesterday 1

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Brad Dress

CNN: Freed Syrian prisoner in report was intelligence officer

CNN acknowledged this week it had been misled by a man purporting to be a Syrian prisoner but who was, in fact, a former intelligence officer under...

yesterday 1

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Scarborough: Trump media lawsuits 'all going to get thrown out'

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough dismissed President-elect Trump's threats to sue media outlets, pollsters and others he feels have wronged him. "Ann...

yesterday 1

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid

Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March...

yesterday 1

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Aris Folley

DHS overhauls H-1B visa program

The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent...

yesterday 1

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Rafael Bernal

Emanuel lays into Dems for 'missing the moment' with voters

Rahm Emanuel, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, took aim at the Democratic Party in the wake of its election losses, suggesting that its...

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Juliann Ventura

FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees on Tuesday, deeming the...

yesterday 1

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Ashleigh Fields

US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

The U.S. Department of Labor has been criticized for its return-to-office mandate, which has been framed as a betrayal of worker protections, and...

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Europe’s increasingly volatile industrial doom loop 

What is behind this industrial discontent with its very serious political ramifications are several factors, all of which point to the day of...

yesterday 1

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Jonathan Russo, Opinion Contributor

Rear seat belt reminders to be required in 2027

The U.S. Department of Transportation is going to mandate rear seat belt reminder systems to be implemented by late 2027 in all new cars, as part...

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Lauren Irwin

Nancy Mace says mysterious drones could be from 'outer space'

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said in a podcast interview that the public should not rule out “outer space” as a possible origin of some of the...

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Sarah Fortinsky

Hunter dies after bear falls on him: Virginia officials

A 58-year-old Virginia man died on Friday after a bear fell on him while he was on a hunting trip, according to Virginia officials. The man, Lester...

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Sarah Fortinsky

House task force releases sweeping end-of-year report on AI

The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its sweeping end-of-year report Tuesday, laying out a roadmap for Congress as it...

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Miranda Nazzaro

'Pod Save America' host: 'Biden seems to be disappearing from the public stage'

“Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau said in a Tuesday episode of the podcast that the current president “seems to be disappearing from the...

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Tara Suter

Biden endorses congressional stock trading ban

President Biden in a new interview published Tuesday said there should be a ban on members of Congress trading stocks, taking a position on an...

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Brett Samuels

19 percent in new survey have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency

About 1-in-5 voters have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency, according to a Tuesday poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling found...

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Filip Timotija

Netanyahu says Israel will occupy border territory in Syria for now

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that his forces will for now occupy territory they had seized over the border in Syria....

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Brad Dress

2 charged in deadly drone attack on US soldiers in Jordan

The U.S. on Monday charged two Iranian officials in a scheme that contributed to a deadly January drone attack that killed three American troops in...

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Brad Dress

Trump asks judge to advance suit against Bob Woodward

President-elect Trump’s attorney asked a federal judge to move forward with his lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward over published audio tapes...

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Michigan state lawmaker passes on DNC chair position

A top Michigan state lawmaker announced on Tuesday that she would be passing on a bid to run for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, saying...

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Caroline Vakil

Watch live: Congressional leaders host Menorah-lighting ceremony ahead of Hanukkah

Congressional leadership is set to hold a Menorah-lighting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Minority Leader...

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The Hill Staff

Watch live: Harris gives remarks in Maryland focused on next generation of leaders

Vice President Harris will deliver a speech to high school and college students in Maryland Tuesday focused on young leaders who are active in...

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The Hill Staff

Huffman unanimously elected new Natural Resources ranking member

The House Democratic Caucus unanimously voted to make Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) the new top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee...

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Zack Budryk

Equality Caucus chair tells 'idiots' who claimed Wisconsin shooter was trans to 'f--- off'

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, which works to advance LGBTQ equality in the House, on Tuesday slammed...

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Brooke Migdon

Van Hollen, Graham threaten sanctions on Turkey to achieve ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish allies

Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are threatening sanctions against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unless Ankara...

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Laura Kelly

Connolly defeats Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Tuesday defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability...

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Mike Lillis

Florida Democrat shuts down speculation he will serve as Trump FEMA chief

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) threw cold water on speculation that he would serve in President-elect Trump’s administration as the head of the...

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Julia Manchester

Democrats investing $100K into Virginia special legislative elections

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced on Tuesday it is investing $100,000 in two Northern Virginia state legislature...

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Julia Manchester

12:30 Report — Trump sues over infamous Iowa poll; lawmakers race to funding deadline

{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. When most people think about the holidays, they think of cookies, brightly lit trees, snow and...

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Cate Martel

Hawley pitches massive increase to child tax credit

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is proposing a huge expansion of the child tax credit (CTC), setting up a potential fight with budget hawks as GOP...

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Tobias Burns

Senate GOP blocks last-ditch votes on Biden finance nominees

The outgoing chair of the Senate Banking Committee is throwing in the towel on trying to confirm two key Biden administration appointees with just...

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Tobias Burns

Republican enthusiasm for Trump policies surges ahead of second term: Survey

Republicans' optimism about President-elect Trump's agenda in his upcoming administration increased roughly 20 percent compared to their enthusiasm...

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Juliann Ventura

Lawmakers unveil draft paid family leave bills

A bipartisan working group on Tuesday released two drafts aimed at providing more families with more paid family leave. “The American people have...

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Juliann Ventura

GOP senator: Federal employees will help DOGE push

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said federal employees will help with "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) efforts by sharing their ideas for...

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Juliann Ventura

Trump: Merchan 'completely disrespected' Supreme Court with hush money ruling

President-elect Trump on Tuesday condemned Judge Juan Merchan's decision allowing a jury verdict to stand in the hush money case despite the...

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Juliann Ventura

US Embassy seriously damaged in Vanuatu earthquake

A forceful 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the capital of Vanuatu damaging the newly established US Embassy on Tuesday. Authorities reported the...

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Ashleigh Fields

Live updates: House to receive drone briefing; lawmakers race to avert shutdown

Congress is barreling toward Friday's government funding deadline, with Republicans signaling that they are making progress in negotiations. Given...

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Ashleigh Fields

Mangione was concerned about harms from 'shallow entertainment': Journalist

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO, was "afraid of losing agency" to technology, a friend said Monday. British...

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Ashleigh Fields

Speaker Johnson's CR text faces criticism from GOP members

Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) on Tuesday criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for not producing text for the continuing resolution (CR) and...

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Ashleigh Fields

Trump’s NSA pick Waltz does 44 pushups after Army’s loss to Navy

President-elect Trump’s pick for National Security Adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), completed 44 push-ups following the Army’s loss to Navy...

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Ashleigh Fields

Surgeons implant new kind of engineered pig kidney

Surgeons successfully completed the fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant for an Alabama woman who needed a new kidney. Towana Looney, 53,...

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Ashleigh Fields

Biden and Trump must work together to deter an attack on Taiwan  

The time for realistic and credible deterrence by both Biden and Trump is at hand, before Xi concludes the presidential transition gives him a...

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Joseph Bosco, Opinion Contributor

Government-run health care systems also deny or delay treatment 

The U.S. health care system has many problems, but government-run health care systems in the UK and Canada frequently delay or deny needed medical...

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Merrill Matthews, Opinion Contributor

Billionaire Reid Hoffman: Odds of Trump retaliation 'greater than 50 percent' 

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman said he believes President-elect Trump will likely come after him for supporting Vice President Harris's...

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Joanne Haner

Government shutdown deadline looms as Paul threatens to delay funding package

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is threatening to hold up a short-term funding package that needs to pass by the end of the day Friday to avoid a government...

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Ian Swanson

Brazen, mysterious ‘drone’ incursions now a major crisis 

Over the past five years, unknown drones have been causing alarm by flying over critical infrastructure and military facilities with complete...

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Marik Von Rennenkampff, Opinion Contributor

Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm

A measured response is needed that strengthens resilience without adding fuel to an already volatile geopolitical environment.

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The Conrad Rule is the answer to our budget reconciliation woes 

With the return of unified government in Washington, the Republican majorities in the House and Senate are getting ready to use one of the most...

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Kent Conrad, Opinion Contributor  

Here are The Hill's Changemakers 2024

Welcome to The Hill's Changemakers: 24 of 2024. For the second year in a row, we're highlighting both the household names and lesser-known players...

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Alexis Simendinger

Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas

President-elect Trump said Tuesday he would nominate former NFL player and one-time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his...

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Brett Samuels

Biden says there’s ‘no sense of danger’ from drones

President Biden on Tuesday said that there is no sense of danger so far from the drones that have been spotted in the Northeast, noting that...

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Alex Gangitano

Government funding deal opens door to move Washington Commanders stadium to DC

The Washington Commanders could soon see kickoff take place in the heart of the nation’s capital. The government funding deal unveiled by...

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Mychael Schnell

Here's what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal

Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday...

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Aris Folley

Burchett says government lying about drone activity: 'I don't think they have control of it'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday said he believes the government is lying about recent drone activity. “You think the government is...

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Tara Suter

Lawyer linked to RFK Jr. slams polio vaccine claims

An attorney advising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized The New York Times and other media outlets for publishing a claim that the Trump ally wants...

yesterday 0

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Lauren Irwin

Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story ...

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Ellen Mitchell

NASA astronauts stuck in space after flying Boeing spaceship hit new delay

The two NASA astronauts stuck in space after Boeing’s Starliner experienced issues earlier this year have been hit with a new delay. Astronauts...

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Lauren Irwin

GOP senator blocks proposal to protect federal workers from Trump 

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) on Tuesday blocked a request by Democratic senators to pass legislation to protect federal workers from civil...

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Alexander Bolton

PBMs targeted in health deal

Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The Hill obtained the text ahead of the release of the full bill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The...

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Nathaniel Weixel

House GOP fumes at Johnson

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Johnson faces backlash over...

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Aris Folley

House Intel members downplay drone risks, call for legislation

House Intelligence Committee members sought to ease public worries Tuesday about drone sightings following a briefing, echoing law enforcement...

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Rebecca Beitsch

Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled...

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Aris Folley

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