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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 … Morning Report — Day 101: How Donald Trump’s policies stack up with votersRead more

“I will always protect Oklahoma’s parents and their right to choose what is best for their child, especially when it comes to their education.” This proud statement adorned Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Facebook page during National School Choice Week this year. Indeed, Drummond has put action behind … The Supreme Court can remove barriers to educational freedom Read more

Stephen Miller, President Trump’s deputy chief of staff and one of the architects of his immigration policies, is no idiot. He’s the product of one of the country’s best public school systems and a graduate of Duke University. And since at least the ripe age of 16, he … Democrats have fallen into a narrative trap with Kilmar Abrego Garcia Read more

Republican lawmakers are feeling uncomfortable about President Trump’s escalating fight with the federal judiciary, which intensified in recent weeks because of the administration’s handling of a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador and the FBI’s high-profile arrest of a Milwaukee County judge. They say that Kilmar … GOP lawmakers unnerved by Trump’s intensifying fight with judiciaryRead more

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is facing backlash from Republicans in his state over his call for lieutenant gubernatorial candidate John Reid to end his campaign over allegations he shared pornographic material online.  On Friday, Youngkin’s team confirmed the governor called Reid to ask him to step down … Youngkin sparks GOP firestorm after wading into Virginia election controversyRead more

Economic policy during President Trump’s first hundred days in office has been anything but business as usual. Trump’s tariffs have reset global trade relations and put businesses and investors in thrall to the administration’s every move. Trump has blitzed regulatory agencies and ordered wide-ranging government layoffs, taking the … 5 ways Trump has changed the economy in his first 100 days Read more

President Trump’s approval has dipped 100 days into his presidency amid concerns over his handling of the economy and foreign policy, according to a new poll released on Wednesday. An Emerson College Polling national survey found approval of Trump split: 45 percent approve of the job he’s doing … Trump approval dips amid concerns over economy, foreign policy: PollRead more

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin sees an opportunity for the “first time in decades” for a U.S.-Russia relationship recalibration. “I think that … he sees the opportunity for the first time in decades, to recalibrate the relationship of the … Witkoff: Putin sees opportunity for the ‘first time in decades’ for a relationship recalibrationRead more

President Trump and ABC News’ Terry Moran held a contentious interview on Tuesday in which the president and the senior national correspondent clashed over tariff policy, deportations, MS-13 tattoos and the power of the presidency. The Oval Office interview came as Trump marked the first 100 days in … 5 takeaways from Trump’s contentious 100-day interview with ABCRead more

President Trump called out Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar (Mich.) for filing articles of impeachment against him during a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office. “Today they did it again. Some guy that I’ve never heard of … is he a congressman? This guy, he … Trump calls out lawmaker filing articles of impeachment: ‘This lunatic’Read more

A $150 billion military spending debate was overshadowed Tuesday when House Armed Services Committee Democrats attempted to hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable for numerous Pentagon scandals, efforts that were blocked by their Republican colleagues.  During the markup of the $150 billion Pentagon spending measure — part of the … Dems take aim at Hegseth in $150B defense budget debateRead more

A majority of U.S. Latino voters believe the country is heading in the wrong direction and most hold President Trump responsible, a new survey found. According to the survey, released Monday by UnidosUS, 60 percent of Latino voters in the country say things are currently going in the … Majority of US Latino voters believe country headed in wrong direction: PollRead more

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope. “I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope. This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I … Graham jokingly asks conclave, Catholics to ‘keep an open mind’ about Pope TrumpRead more

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who has been accused of assisting a migrant evade immigration authorities. In a Tuesday order, the court said, “We conclude, on our own motion, that it is in the public interest that she be temporarily … Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends judge accused of helping a migrant evade immigration authoritiesRead more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops and life savings — even though they were not the suspects the agents were looking for. The agents had a … ‘We’re citizens!’: Family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren’t suspectsRead more

House Republicans are set to dive into discussions over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap on Wednesday, officially kicking off negotiations for one of the largest — and most contentious — sticking points in the party’s package full of President Trump’s legislative priorities. Republicans who hail from … SALT Republicans to huddle with Johnson on key Trump agenda sticking pointRead more

President Trump on Tuesday railed against former President Biden, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and judges that have aimed to block some of his executive actions during a rally in Michigan to mark 100 days in office. In a speech that invoked much of his campaign rhetoric, Trump within … Trump rails against Fed chair, judges and Joe Biden at 100-day Michigan rallyRead more

96 <!– Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment <!–   The Big Story  Scientists dismissed from national climate report The Trump administration has dismissed all of the scientists working on the sixth National Climate Assessment — a major congressionally mandated climate … Trump dismisses scientists from National Climate AssessmentRead more

Gene Dodaro, head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), testified on Tuesday that the White House’s chief budget office has “not been responsive” amid a string of probes into the administration’s efforts to freeze federal funds. “We have, right now, 39 different investigations underway,” Dodaro said during a … White House budget office ‘has not been responsive’ to probes into frozen funds, GAO saysRead more

President Trump steadily chipped away at abortion access during the first 100 days of his second term.  Trump campaigned on leaving abortion decisions to the states, and has so far made no push to outlaw the procedure on a national level. But since he returned to office in … How Trump chipped away at abortion access in his first 100 daysRead more

President Trump offered a compliment to Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a stop at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in her state on Tuesday.  “For decades, they’ve been trying to save this facility … including your governor, who has done a very good job. She came to … Trump compliments Whitmer at Michigan eventRead more

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 Evening Report newsletter Subscribe REPUBLICANS ARE PLEADING FOR PATIENCE at President Trump’s 100 day mark, as voters express deep concern over tariffs and … Trump 100 days: GOP pleads for patienceRead more

A former Pentagon spokesperson for the Biden administration took aim at President Trump in an op-ed for MSNBC on Trump’s 100th day in office, accusing the current president of falling short on his promise to restore the nation’s safety and global standing. Sabrina Singh, now a Fox News … Ex-Pentagon spokesperson: Trump inauguration predictions ‘could not be further from the truth’Read more

President Trump is set to give remarks in Michigan Tuesday evening, touting the first 100 days of his second White House term. Trump is expected to promote his administration’s efforts on immigration, tariffs, reducing the size of the federal government and more at the event in Macomb County. … Watch live: Trump in Michigan touts first 100 days in officeRead more

The nation’s only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, decades after their efforts helped lift morale for soldiers fighting in battle.  “The Six Triple Eight are great American patriots, loyal to a nation that, for … Congress honors Six Triple Eight, the Black, all-female WWII unitRead more

Harvard has vowed to make changes after two internal reports regarding antisemitism and Islamophobia were released, causing the president of the school to apologize for the campus culture.  “The 2023-24 academic year was disappointing and painful. I am sorry for the moments when we failed to meet the … Harvard vows change amid release of internal reports on antisemitism, anti-ArabRead more

Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff on Tuesday was kicked off of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum board, which includes over 50 president-appointee members. “Today, I was informed of my removal from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be … Trump fires Doug Emhoff, Biden appointees from Holocaust museum boardRead more

The Trump administration in nearly 100 days reversed Washington’s tone on cryptocurrency, making good on many of its promises to the industry in a blitz of executive orders and regulatory shake-ups.   From scrapping Biden-era lawsuits against crypto firms to greenlighting a strategic bitcoin reserve, President Trump’s first 100 days included a … Trump unleashes crypto ‘sea change’ in first 100 daysRead more

Several states have sued the Trump administration over the Department of Government Efficiency’s cuts to the AmeriCorps program. More than 20 attorneys general and two states filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s dismantling of the independent agency under DOGE, which under tech mogul and Trump ally Elon Musk … States sue Trump administration over DOGE AmeriCorps cutsRead more

House Republicans are proposing placing fees on electric vehicles to fund Transportation Department programs as part of the tax reform bill up for consideration. This week, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who leads the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will take up the proposal to boost funding in various … Republicans propose fees on EVs, other passenger vehicles to fund transportation programsRead more