Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a “good conversation” but would not lead to “immediate peace”.
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What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting
Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.
Ten African countries hit by bans and restrictions
Seven of the 12 countries whose nationals are fully banned from going to the US are in Africa.
Why were these 12 countries on Trump’s travel-ban list?
The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.
Biden insists ‘I made the decisions’ as Republicans investigate White House autopen use
Former President Joe Biden doubled down on his use of an autopen on Wednesday, insisting that he was in control of the White House during his term in office. President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Biden’s administration, alleging that top officials used autopen signatures to cover up the former…
Cuomo hit by fellow Dems for dodging questions about sexual harassment during time as NY governor
Andrew Cuomo dodged questions throughout Wednesday evening’s New York City mayoral debate regarding sexual harassment allegations against him, which the former New York governor insisted were false. “Every woman watching tonight should listen right now,” said Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman from the Bronx who is running against Cuomo.…
The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes
When President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for the deadly January crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, some aviation officials were appalled. Some were simply perplexed. But few officials inside the Federal Aviation Administration took the president’s remarks seriously. Not so for the political leadership of…
Transgender troops face ‘crushing’ decision as Trump ban deadline looms
Transgender active-duty service members must decide whether to leave the military on their own or be forced out by Friday under the 30-day deadline announced last month by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a life-altering decision that those interviewed by The Hill said is nearly impossible to make. “It’s crushing,” said…
Musk crusade against Trump megabill threatens to complicate midterms
Elon Musk’s crusade against President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” of tax cut and spending has the potential to complicate not only the legislation’s path to the president’s desk, but also Republicans’ electoral pursuits in 2026. Republicans have outwardly enjoyed getting the richest man in the world, and his wallet,…
2 international Harvard students lay out their choice: Stay or go?
Five years into his PhD program, Sudipta Saha, a Harvard student from Canada, looked with disbelief at the Trump administration’s notice for foreign students at the university to transfer or leave the country. Transferring the last year before his program ended is a nearly impossible option, and Harvard, though it…
GOP hopeful Earle-Sears unveils ‘Axe the Tax’ plan in Virginia governor’s race
EXCLUSIVE: Smarter, not harder, is the theme Congress should follow to pass tax relief in its budget efforts, according to the top Republican running in one of only two gubernatorial races this year. Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin, unveiled her “Axe the Tax”…
Musk agrees with Massie that bill is ‘debt bomb ticking’ and ‘missed opportunity’ for conservatives
Elon Musk, who is vociferously decrying the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cleared the House of Representatives last month, agreed with Rep. Thomas Massie, who declared in a post on X that the measure “is a debt bomb ticking” and that it marks a major “missed opportunity” for…
Democrats vying for NYC mayor spar over defunding police, combating ICE
Democratic mayoral candidates sparred over whether to defund the police during the New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night, with many candidates distancing themselves from the once-popular progressive position. Candidates also discussed how to best combat President Donald Trump, particularly when it comes to his illegal immigration crackdown. Former New…
With Elon Musk out of the White House, how much political power does he wield?
Elon Musk has criticized a GOP bill he says will increase the budget deficit and undermine the work he led at DOGE. But what kind of political power does he have now he’s no longer a Trump adviser?
As Senate gets to work on budget bill, some in GOP raise concerns over deficit impact
The Senate is getting to work this week on President Trump’s signature domestic policy bill. But growing concerns about its projected impact on the deficit are complicating its path to passage.
Former Republican congressman-turned-Democrat launches bid for governor in push to flip red-state Florida
Democrats in Florida face an uphill climb as they work to win the governor’s office in next year’s elections. It’s been more than three decades since a Democrat won a gubernatorial election in the Sunshine State. You have to go all the way back to Democrat Gov. Lawton Chiles’ 1994…
Judge halts deportation of Colorado suspect’s family
A judge blocked the move one day after the White House promised to swiftly deport the Egyptian family.
Man sent chemicals to suspect in California fertility clinic bombing: FBI
The bombing outside the clinic in May killed the suspect and injured four others.
Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation
The White House says Columbia violated anti-discrimination laws and should be cut off from government funds.
What we know about Trump’s latest travel ban
President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.