Florida is poised to become the second state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to its public water, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates. Lawmakers approved broader legislation Tuesday that included a provision banning “the use of certain additives in a water system.” It now awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), […]
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia
Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine The US and Kyiv have signed an agreement to share revenues from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths, sealing a deal that Donald Trump has said will provide an economic incentive […]
Listen live: NPR special report marking Trump’s 100th day
NPR’s live coverage examining the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
Senate fails to reject Trump’s national emergency on tariffs, as Republicans splinter
The Senate failed Wednesday to pass a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff agenda, as several Republicans signaled beforehand they favored halting the relatively new levies. The disapproval resolution failed 49-49, with three Republicans joining all Democrats present in attempting to throw a wrench in Trump’s tariff plans. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced […]
Comedian Rachel Bloom says finding humor isn’t hard despite industry’s political correctness fears
Comedian and actress Rachel Bloom told Fox News Digital that she doesn’t find it hard to be funny, despite concerns from other comedians that political correctness has taken over the industry. Bloom acknowledged that “culturally” comedy changes over time, but she said that – in her opinion – the fear of being “canceled” does not […]
US, Ukraine sign mineral deal
The United States and Ukraine signed their long-awaited mineral deal on Wednesday according to the Treasury Department. “As the President has said, the United States is committed to helping facilitate the end of this cruel and senseless war,” Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement on the signing. “This agreement signals clearly to […]
Dems try to pin down Hegseth
96 <!– Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!– The Big Story Dems try to pin down Hegseth House Armed Services Committee Democrats have attempted to hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable for numerous Pentagon scandals, but to no avail. © AP During the Tuesday markup […]
Trump’s loyal footsoldiers doff their Maga caps at cabinet love-in
Red and navy hats were strategically placed as Trump’s cabinet gushed over 100 presidential days like no other There were navy blue and red baseball caps up and down the table, strategically placed in front of every cabinet member, and each bearing the message “Gulf of America”. Yet the unorthodox collection of headwear, embroidered with […]
First 100 days: Congress acquiesces to Trump but pressure tests lie ahead
President Trump has shown no deference to Congress in his early day in office, and leaders on Capitol Hill seem willing to cede him more power. (Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water
If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources. (Image credit: Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas)
Rubio reveals obscure Biden administration office kept ‘disinformation’ dossier on Trump official
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed in a Cabinet meeting that the Biden administration’s State Department kept dossiers on Americans accused of serving as “vectors of disinformation,” including a file on an unidentified Trump administration official. “We had an office in the Department of State whose job it was to censor Americans,” Rubio said during […]
Jeffries distances himself from Democrat trips to El Salvador as border security debate splits party: report
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is privately signaling to fellow Democrats that it’s time to hit pause on trips to El Salvador aimed at spotlighting the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a move reflecting growing internal tensions over how the party is handling border security and immigration enforcement optics in the 2026 cycle. Though Jeffries […]
Ukraine signs deal to give US access to rare minerals
Ukraine has signed a deal with the United States, giving the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare minerals as it continues to work with the Trump administration in an effort to end its three-year war with Russia. Ukrainian Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko flew to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to help finalize the […]
Play ‘GOP Health Care Slaughterhouse’ with Your Own Rep
Here’s my latest hobby: looking at just how many constituents House Republicans, especially the so called “moderates,” want to strip of their health care coverage. Congressional Republicans are currently in hard negotiations and a game of chicken for how to pay for their big tax cut, which seems to be getting bigger by the day. […]
Trump’s Latest Attack On The Press Involves Being Upset That They Cite Expert Sources
The New York Times put out a statement this afternoon defending itself against President Trump’s latest threat to go after the publication in court for reporting on information in ways that he does not like. It is difficult to put into words how bizarre and out of touch with the basic principals and processes of […]
100 Days: Trump’s relationship with Congress and the courts
Many of Trump’s actions are a direct challenge to the courts and to Congress, the two branches of government designed to act as checks on presidential power. We look at this power dynamic.
Heritage Foundation president talks about Trump’s 100 days
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank which unveiled Project 2025 — about the Trump administration’s recent actions.
Michigan’s governor gambles on Trump – and her chances at a presidential run
Gretchen Whitmer’s awkward hug with Trump highlights the tricky politics of working with his administration.
US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal
Ukraine’s deputy leader is heading to Washington to sign an agreement the White House has been pushing for.
The ‘F-word’: Schumer says Trump’s first 100 days can be distilled to single utterance
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and dozens of his bicameral colleagues addressed reporters on the Capitol steps Wednesday, blasting President Donald Trump’s first 100 days. Schumer, flanked by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and others, said Trump failed the nation predominantly via his tariff agenda and […]
