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The Trump administration is looking to propel the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, a task that puts the U.S. in a race with China and faces open-ended questions on the best way to implement the technology for students. Multiple AI plans, including for K-12 schools, were … Trump admin seeks to unleash AI in schoolsRead more

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply, improving housing affordability and increasing the efficiency of federal regulators and housing programs. The committee unanimously voted to advance the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing … Senate panel advances bipartisan housing billRead more

In a recent interview with NPR, Pete Buttigieg shared some powerful thoughts about where the Democratic Party — and the country — needs to go from here. He made a compelling point: it’s not enough to just fix what Donald Trump broke.   Instead, Buttigieg argues, Democrats have to … Pete Buttigieg says Dems are too attached to a ‘failing’ status quoRead more

A tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii on Tuesday following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake near the Russian coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). Additionally, much of the U.S. and Canadian west coast faced a tsunami watch and advisory … Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii following 8.7 earthquakeRead more

The family of American artist Thomas Kinkade is pushing back on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of the late artist’s painting to promote what the family views as an anti-immigrant message. In a statement posted to the Kinkade Family Foundation website, the family said DHS failed … Thomas Kinkade’s family denounces DHS use of painting, weighs legal optionsRead more

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) violated civil rights laws by acting with “indifference” toward attacks on Israeli and Jewish students. In a press release, the DOJ said that its Civil Rights Division on Tuesday “announced that the University of … DOJ says UCLA violated civil rights law with ‘indifference’ toward protecting Jewish and Israeli studentsRead more

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) accused President Trump and the Republican Party of trying to “rig” elections in the state with their plan to conduct a middecade redistricting to increase the number of GOP-held seats.  Talarico told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill” on Tuesday that his … Talarico: Trump, GOP trying to rig Texas electionRead more

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) blew up at fellow Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) in a heated back-and-forth on the Senate floor Tuesday, accusing members of his party of being “willing to be complicit” with President Trump. “This, to me, is a problem with … Booker blows up at Democrats on Senate floor: ‘Willing to be complicit’ with TrumpRead more

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) said he’s hoping to decide “soon” on whether to run for Sen. John Cornyn’s (R) Senate seat in what Democrats hope will become a pickup opportunity next year.  Talarico told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill” on Tuesday that he plans to … Texas Democrat James Talarico ‘hoping to make a decision soon’ on Senate runRead more

Senate Republicans are moving swiftly to clear key hurdles in their effort to pass a set of spending bills before the August recess and get the ball moving toward avoiding a government shutdown in two months. Appropriators are crafting a three-bill package that covers full-year funding for the … Republicans move to clear final hurdles to funding bill before recessRead more

96 <!– Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care <!–   The Big Story  CDC director poised for confirmation Susan Monarez was poised to be confirmed to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, putting a longtime government scientist … CDC director poised for confirmationRead more

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Monday accused lawmakers in Washington, D.C., of “taking food out of the mouths of hungry children” as he gears up for a rough race in the Tar Heel State. “There are so many bad things coming out of Washington that … Cooper: Washington lawmakers ‘taking food out of the mouths of hungry children’Read more

Democrats on the Senate Health Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday into Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of all members of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory panel.  Led by ranking member Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who caucuses with … Senate Democrats launch investigation into RFK Jr. firing of CDC vaccine panelRead more

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday announced that she would not run for Georgia governor in 2026, throwing cold water on speculation that had been swirling for months. In a lengthy post on the social media platform X, Greene decried “constant rumors” about her political ambitions, including … Greene says she’s not running for Georgia governorRead more

A new analysis on the Trump administration’s tariff policies found several industries could face cost increases of up to 4.5 percent. The Washington Center for Equitable Growth found prices rising from 2 to 4.5 percent, with particular vulnerability to the manufacturing sector and the repair and maintenance industries, … Trump tariffs could boost factory costs 4.5 percent: AnalysisRead more

(NEXSTAR) – July is once again exiting in style, treating stargazers to a meteor shower double-feature this week. The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers will peak at the same time, in the early morning hours Wednesday. While perhaps not as stunning as the Perseids, … Two meteor showers will peak simultaneously tonight: How and when to watchRead more

President Trump is facing growing pushback on multiple fronts over his administration’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its H20 chips to China, a move that critics argue could give Beijing a leg up in the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI).  A group of former national security … Trump faces growing pushback over China chip reversalRead more

Officials from Beijing and Washington on Tuesday agreed to continue talks on extending tariff rates under an established 90-day truce. China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, discussed the progress during a press conference in Sweden, where officials have held talks for the past two days. “The Chinese and … US, China to continue talks on tariffs truceRead more

President Trump’s trade policies are less damaging than expected, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgrading the projections of global economic growth for this year and 2026.  The IMF, a Washington-based financial institution that works on facilitating international trade and sustained economic growth, projected a 3 percent global … Trump trade policies less damaging than expected: IMFRead more

A new Gallup poll measures Americans’ approval of Israel’s military action in Gaza at 32 percent, the lowest point recorded since the question was first asked in November 2023, immediately following Hamas’s terrorist attack on the country. Americans’ disapproval of Israel’s military action has now reached 60 percent and diverges … Support for Israel’s military action in Gaza sinks to new low in US: GallupRead more

The Trump administration is recommending that a compound called 7-OH be scheduled as an illicit drug, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary announced Tuesday.   The compound is a by-product of the Kratom plant whose ground leaves are sold as a dietary supplement to boost energy or … FDA recommends concentrated Kratom be scheduled as illicit substanceRead more

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) Senate campaign announced it raised more than $3.4 million in the 24 hours since launching Monday.  Cooper’s campaign said it raised $2.6 million for his Senate campaign plus an additional $900,000 for the Democratic Party. Ninety-five percent of the individual donations … Roy Cooper raises $3.4M in first 24 hours of Senate runRead more

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who has teased a run for governor in South Carolina, is leading a hypothetical 2026 GOP gubernatorial field in new polling. The survey from the nonpartisan research organization South Carolina Policy Council found Mace with 16 percent support from Republican-identifying voters — 1 point … Mace leading South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary pollingRead more

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An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell said she would only speak with the House Oversight Committee if granted immunity — an idea the panel swiftly rejected. The panel last week subpoenaed Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, compelling her testimony amid demands on the Trump administration to release files from the … Maxwell demands immunity after subpoena from House Oversight CommitteeRead more

President Trump has reached a trade agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15 percent tariff on most items. However, the president said that pharmaceuticals are excluded from the agreement, pending an ongoing U.S. investigation. EU officials hope that when the dust settles, pharmaceutical tariffs won’t be higher … Trump should keep the ‘zero-to-zero’ tariff policy on pharmaceuticals Read more

The proposed merger on Tuesday of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would create the first coast-to-coast railroad in the United States that would be controlled by a single entity. The deal, valued at $85 billion, plans to connect 50,000 miles of tracks spanning across 43 states and the … Union Pacific, Norfolk to merge, create America’s first coast-to-coast railroad: What to knowRead more

During President Trump’s push for his “big, beautiful” budget bill, either a betrayal or a political blunder occurred as an unelected bureaucrat became the most powerful person in the U.S. Congress. Before we go any further with a new budget — a process that is already underway — … Senate GOP must think ahead this time and remove the Senate parliamentarian nowRead more

(NEXSTAR) — If you’ve been waiting and hoping for another stimulus check since receiving your last COVID relief payment in 2021, you may be in luck. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation that would send out “tariff rebates” meant to “allow hard-working Americans to benefit from the … ‘Tariff rebates’ proposed: How would they work?Read more