President Donald Trump attended a breakfast with business leaders at the St. Regis Doha hotel in Qatar on Thursday morning where he remained firm that Tehran must choose between never having a nuclear weapon or dealing with “violence like people haven’t seen before.” Just days before, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had made comments that calls […]
Trump highlights potential pay raise for troops, touts military reforms in Qatar speech
President Donald Trump blasted President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and cited his wish to give troops a pay raise in an address to U.S. service members on Thursday. Trump made the comments during an address to troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during his extended trip to the Middle East. “My 2026 […]
GOP lawmakers signal discomfort with Trump Qatar jet, Middle East diplomacy
Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about elements of President Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, expressing discomfort about the president’s decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar and voicing reservations about lucrative Trump family business dealings in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Republicans on Capitol Hill are […]
Supreme Court decisions: Top cases to watch
Decision season starts Thursday for the Supreme Court, kicking off a race against the clock to release this term’s opinions before the court’s summer break begins. The justices are set to hand down major decisions implicating the role of religion in public life, efforts to restrict gender-affirming care and a host of environmental issues. Here’s […]
Morning Report — A House GOP divided
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter Subscribe In today’s issue: House GOP […]
Democrats are failing against Trump. We need a new generation in 2026 | Alexandra Rojas
The absence of opposition has been stunning. Americans are losing faith in the party’s ability to solve our problems After more than 100 days of the Trump administration, it’s clear how unprepared Democratic leadership has been for this moment. Words can hardly describe just how far Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the administration have gone […]
Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order in major case
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday on a challenge to President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, and crucially, whether lower courts that have blocked Trump’s policies from taking force nationwide have acted beyond their authority. Any decision from the 6–3 conservative majority could have sweeping implications for Trump’s presidency as his […]
Supreme court to hear birthright citizenship dispute that could expand Trump’s power
President’s lawyers have asked for ruling on whether lower court judges should be able to block his orders nationwide What is US birthright citizenship and what does Trump’s executive order do? The US supreme court will hear arguments on Thursday in a dispute that could significantly expand presidential power despite ostensibly focusing on Donald Trump’s […]
Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America
Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all Kindness doesn’t cost a thing. Putting up a big “no foreigners welcome” sign, threatening to annex your neighbour, and throwing visitors to […]
A Texas abortion ban sponsor aims to clarify when doctors can do the procedure
Since abortion became almost entirely illegal in Texas in 2021, the state has seen a significant rise in the number of women who die in pregnancy or after giving birth. A new bill aims to change that. (Image credit: Eric Gay)
Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts
Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump’s campaign against it. (Image credit: STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Some see Gov. Newsom shifting to the center ahead of possible presidential run
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces reductions to health care for migrants in the country illegally, some say that he’s moving to the political center ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler discusses House budget negotiations
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about ongoing budget negotiations in the House.
GOP strategist Rob Burgess discusses differering Republican positions on the budget
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with GOP strategist Rob Burgess about the different positions within the Republican Party as budget negotiations continue.
Republicans continue negotiations over budget despite divisions on certain policies
House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump’s domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week.
Former talk radio host dials into Alaska’s race for governor, says energy is key
In her first interview since announcing her bid for Alaska governor, Bernadette Wilson, a former radio host and longtime conservative figure in Alaska, spoke to Fox News Digital about the issues in the race and working with the Trump administration on energy development. Wilson, a lifelong Alaskan who was born on the Kenai Peninsula and […]
House GOP Agriculture bill advances out of committee
The House Agriculture Committee voted to advance legislation that would make significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a part of the effort to institute federal spending cuts to pay for President Trump’s legislative agenda. The legislation directs states to cover a portion of SNAP benefit costs, narrows eligibility requirements for the […]
Gingrich praises Trump for extending olive branch to Syria
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) touted President Trump’s efforts to thaw tensions with the new government in Syria, describing the move as strategically savvy, though risky. “When the Crown Prince [of Saudi Arabia] and the president of Turkey both asked him [Trump] to give Syria, the new Syrian government, a chance, he intuitively just […]
El Chapo’s family members cross US border in apparent deal with Trump administration
Mexican officials said Wednesday that 17 family members of drug cartel leaders crossed into the United States last week as part of a deal between a son of the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Trump administration. Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed a report by independent journalist Luis Chaparro that family […]
Rahm Emanuel teases potential presidential bid: ‘I am in training’
Former White House chief of staff and Democratic politician Rahm Emanuel teased a potential presidential bid on ABC’s “The View” Wednesday. During his appearance on “The View,” Emanuel discussed topics that included President Trump’s presidency and Democrats’ election chances. “Everybody in this audience, they just want one thing, their kids to have a shot,” Emanuel […]
