Category: The Hill

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) predicts that former national security adviser Mike Waltz will face a “brutal” confirmation hearing as he was removed from his post and nominated to be the Trump administration’s United Nations ambassador.  Warner joined CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, where host Jake Tapper asked about the recent shuffle in the […]

Stephen A. Smith said the Democratic Party would need to be “purged” before he would run for president under the party. Smith joined CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, where host Jake Tapper asked him about the continued talk about him running in the 2028 presidential election.  “If you were to run for president, […]

President Trump indicated some skepticism about his need to follow the Constitution regarding deportation cases, yielding to administration attorneys to guide him on what to do.  Trump said in an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker that aired on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that he’s “relying” on Attorney General Pam Bondi on how to […]

Without question, the Hubble Space Telescope is a marvel of technology. NASA and the scientific community recently celebrated the Hubble’s 35th anniversary, as well they should, considering the scientific discoveries the space telescope has garnered, not to mention the hauntingly beautiful images it has produced. The concept of a space telescope dates back decades. NASA funding started in […]

President Trump took credit for the positive parts of the economy and blamed his predecessor for the lagging parts as voters increasingly express concerns about the economy.  Trump told NBC News’s Kristen Welker in an interview that aired on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that only “certain aspects” of the economy are a result of […]

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said he believes the United States will be paying the price for the massive cuts to federal programs and the workforce “literally for years.”  Warner joined CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, where host Jake Tapper asked him about the reported cuts to the CIA, which is headquartered in his […]

Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration’s first 100 days, marked by low approval ratings, and said he doesn’t “really care that much” about polling numbers.  Vance joined Fox News’s “Special Report” on Friday, where he was asked by host Bret Baier about President Trump’s approval rating, which shows Americans approve of his administration’s border […]

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan disapproved of President Trump’s Truth Social post containing an AI image of himself as a pontiff. It was posted not two weeks after the death of Pope Francis and just days before cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new Catholic leader. When asked by reporters about his thoughts on […]

(NEXSTAR) — When your gas tank is nearing empty, you may opt for a gas station where you can redeem rewards, or at least one with the best snacks. Or maybe, you’re driving to your nearest Costco and Sam’s Club for the slightly cheaper prices at the pump. But how can those warehouses keep their […]

A missile launched by the Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near the main terminal of Israel’s airport close to Tel Aviv, reports detailed Sunday morning.  The strike, which was not intercepted by the Israeli military, temporarily paused flights, but there were no immediate reports of fatalities, The New York Times reported.  The Israel Defense Force […]

In the U.S. today, we find ourselves awash in pessimism. ​Despite the fact that no other nation has lifted more people from poverty, driven more scientific discovery, expanded economic opportunity more broadly, or secured liberty more deeply, both sides of the political spectrum see an America that is in decline.  They differ on whom to […]

“Saturday Night Live” parodied President Trump signing a flurry of executive orders, with one officially shortening the name of a recession to “now be called recess.”  The cold open began with James Austin Johnson, playing Trump, highlighting his first 100 days back in office.  “Well, it’s been 100 years since I became president,” Johnson said […]

Starting Monday, student loan borrowers who find themselves in default will face government-backed involuntary collections, signaling a brand new landscape after years of pauses, delays and Biden-era relief efforts.    Garnished tax returns, Social Security payments and even wages will all be fair game on May 5 after a five-year pause on severe financial consequences that […]

Senate Democrats are skeptical about their former colleague, former Vice President Kamala Harris, making another presidential run in 2028 after she lost all seven battleground states to Donald Trump in November, but most of them aren’t ruling out the possibility that she could clinch the party’s nomination if she plays her cards right. Harris reemerged […]

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is positioning himself as one of President Trump’s loudest critics within the Democratic Party, stirring more speculation around his own future political ambitions. Pritzker used a speech in New Hampshire last month to attack Trump and his administration, describing the president as someone “who claims to love America but who […]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that she rejected President Trump’s offer to send U.S. troops to the country to fight against drug trafficking.  In remarks to a university in Mexico, Sheinbaum responded to a Friday report from the Wall Street Journal about the two countries’ relationship amid the Trump administration’s efforts to crack […]

A community in Texas where a launch site for Elon Musk’s SpaceX company is located voted to incorporate as the city of Starbase on Saturday. Residents of Cameron County, who are mostly SpaceX employees, voted in favor of the move in a 212-6 vote. Musk celebrated the vote in a post on his social media […]

Thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepted the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation offer, leading to a significant reduction in force. The decrease accounts for about 15 percent of the total workforce at the department which regulates food quality, agriculture development and nationwide nutrition efforts. A USDA spokesperson told The Hill that […]

Vice President Vance defended President Trump from criticism regarding his Friday Truth Social post portraying himself as a pontiff days after the death of Pope Francis. “Hey, @JDVance, you fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father?” Bill Kristol, who served as chief of staff to the vice president in the Bush administration, […]

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett told shareholders Saturday he intends to retire from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, an American multinational holding company. Buffett, 94, recommended that Canadian businessman and vice chairman Greg Abel succeed him after a 55-year run at the helm of the conglomerate. “I think the time has arrived where Greg […]