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As his administration reaches its 100-day mark, President Trump is set to tout his second-term accomplishments with his first rally since his inauguration on Tuesday. The president is sure to celebrate his administration’s work on immigration, tariffs, reducing the size of the federal government and more at the … Live updates: Trump marks first 100 days of second term with Michigan rallyRead more

The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday rejected the efforts by some lawmakers in the party to impeach President Trump. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) did not go so far as to say that Trump has not committed impeachable offenses in his first 100 days back in … Top Democrat shoots down impeachment efforts against TrumpRead more

The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dropped by 7.9 points in April, marking its lowest reading since May of 2020, largely in response to President Trump’s tariff war. Trump has imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on most international partners and a 145 percent tariff on … Tariff worries drive consumer confidence to 5-year lowRead more

Good statecraft depends on marrying objectives to means. Although this is seemingly obvious, America often fails because presidents adopt the wrong objectives. Lyndon Johnson in Vietnam and George W. Bush in Iraq failed because they did not understand what they were getting into, and the U.S. lacked the … The nuclear deal Trump should make with IranRead more

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg said his organization “Leaders We Deserve” will focus on challenging more than a dozen Democratic incumbents in the next election cycle. He said the group will focus on mobilizing a younger generation of leaders geared towards change amid new policies … David Hogg: More than a dozen Democratic incumbents could be primariedRead more

Nearly half of Americans in a new poll think President Trump deserves a failing grade for the first 100 days of his second term in office, as the White House celebrates the benchmark this week. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll published Tuesday found 45 percent gave Trump an F … Nearly half give Trump failing grade for first 100 days in office: NPR surveyRead more

Prior to President Trump’s first administration, presidents prioritized fostering a constructive relationship between the U.S. and China through engagement, recognizing the importance of aligning mutual interests to maintain stability and avoid conflict.   This strategy of engagement reached its zenith during the George W. Bush administration. Delegations regularly … Trump 2.0 has an opportunity to reset US-China relationsRead more

Harvard University is revamping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) amid its ongoing fight with the Trump administration, which it has sued after its funding was cut when it refused to make administration-demanded changes. Those changes included eliminating DEI, among other policy reforms. The office will now be … Harvard revamps DEI office amid pressure from Trump administrationRead more

The White House on Tuesday bashed Amazon for reportedly planning on displaying how much President Trump’s tariffs added to the cost of an item, calling it an aggressive move by the e-commerce giant. “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon. Why didn’t Amazon do this when … White House: Amazon displaying tariff costs ‘a hostile and political act’Read more

House Democratic leaders are holding a news conference Tuesday morning amid a charged environment as the party wrestles with low approval ratings and as President Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term in the Oval Office. The briefing, led by House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete … Watch live: House Democrats speak as Trump marks 100th day of second termRead more

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is set to join President Trump during a Tuesday visit at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in the Great Lakes State, the White House said. The appearance comes just a couple weeks after Whitmer took heat from both sides of the aisle … Whitmer to join Trump at Selfridge National Guard base in MichiganRead more

President Trump’s approval rating numbers are moving in the wrong direction as he hits the 100-day mark of his administration on Tuesday, with nearly 53 percent of Americans disapproving of the president’s performance, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ. But polls can provide as much movement … Trump’s sinking approval rating ‘window dressing’: AnalystRead more

On April 9, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations.” This document has mostly gone under the national radar, undoubtedly due to the ceaseless parade of headline illegalities pouring out of the White House. But the order’s legal and practical implications are … Trump’s most absurd executive order yetRead more

(NEXSTAR) — Two additional waves Big Lots stores are scheduled to reopen in May, with the first set of stores opening their doors on Thursday. Earlier this month, nine Big Lots stores reopened as part of a deal the retailer previously reached with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The … Big Lots stores reopening in several states this week: Here’s whereRead more

Just over four-in-10 Americans said they are concerned about President Trump’s actions since returning to the White House and many feel Congress and the courts are not doing enough to check him, according to a new survey. The CNN/SRSS poll, released Tuesday, found that 41 percent of U.S. … 41 percent afraid about remainder of Trump second term: SurveyRead more

The Trump administration has sent Harvard University President Alan M. Garber a five-page list of demands that the university must comply with if it wants to continue receiving federal money. In addition to blocking $2.2 billion and threatening to block even more, President Trump has suggested the IRS look into revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt … Religious colleges and seminaries must stand with HarvardRead more

In more than 230 U.S. cities, $1 million is only enough for a starter home, according to a new report. The Zillow analysis found that the typical “starter home” was worth at least $1 million in 233 cities as of March. That’s a huge jump from five years ago, when … Starter homes top $1M in 233 cities: ZillowRead more

“Distraction.” That’s how Elon Musk described NASA’s efforts to land a human on the moon. He proposed going directly to Mars, and already has a name for the first settlement there: Terminus. President Trump’s close advisor could be getting his way. Trump, in his second inaugural address, promised to put an … Elon Musk is wrong: If we don’t go to the moon, China will take it from us Read more

Who are the “normies” in American politics and why are they so bad at it? There is lots of evidence that there is at least a stout plurality in American politics that rejects the wild-eyed populism that has dominated the debates in both major political parties for the … Why the ‘normies’ can’t make politics normal Read more

As President Trump looks to his next 100 days in office, White House officials said his focus can be summarized in five words: Trade deals and peace deals. Trump’s first 100 days in office saw a flood of executive action to rapidly deliver on key campaign promises around … Trump’s next 100 days: Trade deals, foreign policy and reconciliationRead more

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Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) is launching a bid to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the Senate next year, making her the latest major Democrat to enter the race. “I’m Angie Craig. I’ve had to fight my whole life, and damn if we don’t have a fight … Craig launches bid for Minnesota SenateRead more

Top Democratic funding negotiators in the House and Senate on Tuesday published a tracker they say is aimed at documenting federal funding blocked under President Trump, while accusing his administration of targeting at least $430 billion in funds. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.), top … Democratic negotiators say Trump has targeted at least $430 billion in fundingRead more

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said he is “very pessimistic” about Democrats winning back the Senate. Walz joined Harvard University’s Kennedy School Institute of Politics on Monday to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and the Trump administration. He was asked by ABC News reporter and discussion … Walz says he’s ‘very pessimistic’ about Dems winning the SenateRead more

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he believes the House can pass President Trump’s tax agenda by Memorial Day. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Johnson said he met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others to discuss where lawmakers were on their “aggressive timetable” to pass the ambitious agenda. … Johnson says he believes House can pass Trump agenda by Memorial DayRead more

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said he believes the party that will win future elections is the one that “delivers for Americans.” Meyer joined NewsNation’s “The Hill,” with host Blake Burman shortly after fellow Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker (Ill.) blasted “do-nothing Democrats” for their lackluster opposition to the … Delaware governor: The party that wins future elections is ‘whoever delivers for Americans’Read more

The Take It Down Act, a measure that would criminalize the publication of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes, passed the House on Monday and now heads to President Trump’s desk. The measure cleared the House in an overwhelming 409-2 vote, with 22 members not voting. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) … Bill criminalizing deepfake revenge porn passes House, heads to Trump’s deskRead more

Republicans on Capitol Hill are laying the blame for the recent dip in President Trump’s approval ratings at the feet of economic and tariff uncertainty as his administration hits the 100-day mark.  Tuesday marks the 100th day of the Trump administration 2.0, capping off a topsy-turvy stretch marked … GOP blames tariffs, economic uncertainty for low Trump approval ratingRead more

96 <!– Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!–   The Big Story  A $1 trillion defense budget: GOP unveils proposal  House Republicans have released legislation that would increase Pentagon spending by $150 billion, pushing the total defense budget … A $1 trillion defense budget: GOP unveils proposal Read more

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday said the adoption of President Trump’s domestic agenda would literally hurt and kill people due to cuts to federal health care programs.  The Democratic leader said the Republicans’ designs for Medicaid, in particular, would erode coverage for millions of Americans … Jeffries says fate of Trump agenda is ‘matter of life and death’Read more