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RNC chair predicts GOP retains House, Senate control after midterms

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Sunday predicted that Republicans will maintain their control over both chambers of Congress...

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Ryan Mancini

El-Sayed blasts Trump over 'Two VERY DIFFERENT America’s' post

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took a swipe at President Trump over a post the president made targeting El-Sayed and his wife. In...

yesterday 6

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Tara Suter

GOP senator calls Max Miller allegations ‘deeply troubling’

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should...

yesterday 8

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Ashleigh Fields

A faith-driven approach to climate change can sway hearts and minds

Effective messages aimed at conservatives can appeal to national security, moral issues of purity and religious beliefs in stewarding the Earth.

yesterday 0

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Robert Klitzman

Former Defense Secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps...

yesterday 8

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Ashleigh Fields

AOC declines to endorse Hong, says she’s focused on ‘winning back’ Congress

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist vying for the party nomination in the...

yesterday 1

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Ashleigh Fields

El-Sayed reveals he spoke with Obama after Michigan Senate primary win

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on a call he had with former President Obama after a primary win in an interview that...

yesterday 1

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Ashleigh Fields

Hassett: Fuel prices 'still higher than we would like’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday expressed concern about continued high fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran....

yesterday 10

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Tara Suter

The unaccountability trap in government

The author argues that while the Supreme Court recently affirmed presidential authority over independent agencies in Trump v. Slaughter, its...

yesterday 0

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Molly Nixon

Ocasio-Cortez says new age progressives ‘answer to no master’

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday shared support for progressives in the Democratic Party, backing their ability to answer to...

yesterday 7

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Ashleigh Fields

Netanyahu rejects plan to disarm Hamas in rare break with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected President Trump’s plans to disarm Hamas and establish a Palestinian government in Gaza....

yesterday 9

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Ashleigh Fields

Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is...

yesterday 8

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Alix Martichoux

A forgotten mission: NASA once planned to send astronauts to Venus

One of the concepts, a Venus flyby mission, would have been a bold undertaking indeed.

yesterday 2

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Mark R. Whittington

Ocasio-Cortez posts videos confirming she's freezing her eggs

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Saturday on her Instagram story that she is freezing her eggs. “Usually, I keep my private life quite...

yesterday 10

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Tara Suter

Remember the lessons of Watergate — so we're not doomed to relearn them

With the nation reaching the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Linda Gustitus reflects on how the Watergate scandal led to...

yesterday 0

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Linda Gustitus

Trump posts examples of alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism amid push for Pirro to revisit decision

President Trump on Saturday posted photos of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool amid a push for U.S. Attorney for the District...

yesterday 10

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Tara Suter

Live updates: El-Sayed, Ocasio-Cortez set for Sunday show appearances

Fresh off his primary victory earlier this week, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is set to appear on two news programs Sunday as he looks...

yesterday 10

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The Hill Staff

Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary

President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to...

yesterday 1

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Meg Kinnard

A new playbook for controlling universities

More than ever, colleges and universities are divided over how to respond in what are likely to be no-win contests.

yesterday 0

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David Wippman And Glenn Altschuler

Case fends off challenge from his left in Hawaii Democratic House primary

Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) was projected to win his Democratic primary on Saturday, fending off a a progressive challenger, according to Decision Desk...

yesterday 10

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Sarah Fortinsky

What to watch as legal battle over birthright citizenship heats up again

President Trump’s second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship tees up another legal battle over the meaning of the 14th Amendment. The...

yesterday 9

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Sophie Brams

Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with 'incredibly messy' choices

The push to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose...

yesterday 10

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Rebecca Beitsch

When does daylight saving time end in 2026? As early as possible

As warm as it is right now, late fall isn't that far away.

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Addy Bink

WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next...

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Sarah Davis

Grassley bids farewell to beloved family vacuum, Beth

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) on Saturday eulogized a beloved vacuum cleaner, affectionately named Beth after a former Senate staffer. The vacuum has...

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Sarah Davis

Dems blast Blanche as enabler of 'Trump’s corruption' after AG confirmation

All Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted against the nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche, but their opposition was overridden by a majority of...

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Sarah Davis

Acting ICE chief knocks AP for ‘misleading’ report on body cam policy

Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella accused the Associated Press on Saturday of misreporting his agency’s...

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Finya Swai

El-Sayed faces 'risky bet' with Michigan's Black voters

Abdul El-Sayed emerged from Michigan's Democratic primary facing questions not just about how he can solidify support outside the party's base but how...

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Amie Parnes

Sunday shows preview: Iran-Hormuz deal hangs in balance; Trump, Dems look to midterms

Vice President JD Vance said on Saturday that there has been “some progress over the last few days” in negotiations between Iran and Oman over...

previous day 2

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Sarah Davis

Turkey says Iran not target of pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan clarified Saturday that the NATO-like agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not targeted at any...

previous day 1

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Mira Bhakta

Amid Strait of Hormuz talks, Iran publishes list of demands for US

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, laid out the country’s key demands for the U.S. amid...

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Sarah Davis

USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist

The United States Postal Service's (USPS) net losses for the third quarter of 2026 reached $2.5 billion, the agency reported Friday, as its leadership...

previous day 2

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Mira Bhakta

Vance warns US still ‘in the middle of the game’ with Iran despite talks

Vice President Vance said Saturday that the U.S. had made progress in negotiations with Iran but warned the war is still “in the middle of the...

previous day 1

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Finya Swai

The China shock comes to Africa

Subsidized Chinese imports are threatening African manufacturing growth, prompting calls for the United States to support the African Continental Free...

previous day 6

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Dan Swift And Cameron Timlin

Why pink seems to be the 'in' color of 2026, years after 'Barbie'

Even if you don't "like" the color pink, you may be drawn to it. There's science behind it.

previous day 3

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Addy Bink

Hunter Biden commends 'woken up' Massie, Greene for standing up to Trump

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, stated that he liked the “woken up” version of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and...

previous day 2

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Mira Bhakta

Bessent says K-shaped economy is 'over'

The letter "K" has become a popular way to describe uneven economic outcomes between high- and low-income Americans.

previous day 4

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Andrew Dorn

Congress debates childhood by budget lines. Children don't live that way.

Their lives are shaped by the combination of a home, healthcare, food, childcare, schools and the time adults can afford to spend with them.

previous day 4

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David Blazar And Michel Boudreaux

Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer is spreading: 'It’s very debilitating'

Former President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to other parts of his body, his son Hunter Biden revealed in an interview, describing the disease as...

previous day 4

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Finya Swai

Maher says Trump further left than Dems citing Intel stake: ‘This is socialism’

Comedian Bill Maher accused President Trump of openly embracing “socialism” more than Democrats, as democratic socialism is on the rise in the...

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Mira Bhakta

Miller saga muddles midterm landscape for Ohio GOP

The controversy around Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is complicating the midterm landscape for Ohio Republicans as Democrats build momentum in the Buckeye...

previous day 10

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Julia Mueller

Are Republicans blind to the canaries in the Florida and Texas coal mines?

Maybe the warnings are not reaching certain ears in the administration and the Republican leadership.

previous day 4

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Douglas Mackinnon

Iran signals Strait of Hormuz deal close, but ceasefire dispute lingers

Iran announced Saturday that it is nearing an agreement with Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz but warned that its reopening would depend on...

previous day 5

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Finya Swai

What happens when progressives stop reproducing?

A research finding indicates that a significant demographic divide is emerging in America, where lower birth rates among progressive, highly educated...

previous day 1

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John Mac Ghlionn

Maher rips Paul for publishing Fauci diaries: 'Your entire brand is Senator Right to Privacy’

Comedian Bill Maher ripped Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for his ongoing scrutiny of Anthony Fauci's time as White House chief medical adviser, arguing the...

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Finya Swai

RFK Jr. visits CDC Atlanta office one year after fatal shooting

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday, one...

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Mira Bhakta

How does cyclospora compare to some of the worst outbreaks in US history?

Amid the ongoing investigations into outbreaks of both "explosive diarrhea"-causing cyclospora and salmonella affecting dozens of states, the daily...

previous day 10

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Jeremy Tanner

Ex-GOP strategist: 'This might be the year' Democrats win Texas

Former GOP strategist Joseph Moreno said "this might be the year" that Democrats win in Texas after a three-decade drought since a Democrat has won in...

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Mira Bhakta

Sam Alito is locked and loaded for another term

A month after National Public Radio's Nina Totenberg announced that Sam Alito was retiring (a story NPR later had to retract), the 76-year-old jurist...

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Jonathan Turley