The Kennedy Center: Fix it, don’t tear it down
President Trump closed the Kennedy Center after a dispute over whether his name should be added to the building’s facade following court orders to remove it.
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Live updates: Trump to speak at the U.N. General Assembly
Live updates and the latest news as Trump gives a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and meets with world leaders from Denmark, Japan and Ukraine.
Trump warns he'll be 'last Republican president' if Senate GOP doesn't make major change
Donald Trump warns he could be the last Republican president if the Senate filibuster survives, citing D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood threats.
Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) scored a coup this week in winning an unusual endorsement from a Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), who is touting Lawler’s bipartisan credentials amid a tough reelection contest. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) isn’t buying it. In a blistering statement in response to Golden’s endorsement, Jeffries bashed Lawler late…
El Congreso retira definitivamente la acreditación de prensa a Vito Quiles tras acumular más de una decena de sanciones
La Mesa del Congreso acuerda revocar su credencial tras varias sanciones por incumplir las normas de la Cámara, aunque dispone de 15 días para presentar alegaciones
El-Sayed’s Jewish outreach ignites ‘tokenism’ fury as Michigan GOP chair makes bold prediction
Roughly 500 Jewish Democrats signed an open letter backing Mike Rogers and denouncing Abdul El-Sayed's alleged ties to anti-Jewish elements.
Outgoing House Democrat backs incumbent Republican lawmaker for re-election
Outgoing Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine backed incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York for re-election ahead of the midterm election.
Anxiety grows over emerging election issue, but GOP says Washington isn't the answer
Sen. Jon Husted and Mike Rogers say data center decisions should stay local, not federal, as 70% of Americans oppose new AI facilities nearby.
Trump’s Greenland deal set for signing after monthslong fight over US control
Trump, Denmark and Greenland will sign a historic Arctic security agreement at the U.N., granting the U.S. permanent military rights on the island.
Mamdani’s ‘mass engagement’ office draws fire over plans to build influence beyond City Hall: ‘NYC is done’
Zohran Mamdani's Office of Mass Engagement draws fierce criticism after a commissioner with DSA ties outlined plans to build leaders and organize people.
A diesel-powered panic for GOP in Iowa
The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area at the start of this week was $6.33. If you ran a business that relied on short-haul transportation — local deliveries, service, maintenance, etc. — and were buying 80 gallons, per truck, per tank, you would be paying about…
Trump floods the zone with press ban, triumphal arch, Kennedy Center
President Trump in the last four days has discussed putting snipers and drones in the triumphal arch he plans as a gateway to the Capitol. He’s also banned three media organizations from the White House over their coverage and has been photographed looking at printouts on Air Force One that appeared to suggest the demolishing…
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on why Democrats are optimistic about flipping Ohio
The race for the Senate between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown will come down to these key counties.
Republicans walk a Trump tightrope heading into midterms
Republicans are increasingly putting daylight between themselves and President Trump as November’s elections draw closer, highlighting the political tightrope facing members in competitive races. In recent weeks, some GOP lawmakers have broken with Trump on beef imports, the military conflict with Iran, the administration’s immigration crackdown and his executive order requiring federal agencies to rename…
Newsom eyes 2028 as Democrats weigh their political future
Join The Hill’s Ian Swanson, Amie Parnes and special guest Democratic strategist Garry South, who has advised California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), for a special “Fight for 2028” centered on the latest in Democratic politics. The hosts will discuss the end of Newsom’s term in office as he eyes the 2028 presidential race and his…
Proposed diesel export ban pits GOP senators against each other
Senate Republicans are clashing over a proposal endorsed by Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and other farm-state Republicans to embargo the export of diesel to increase supply and lower prices at home, something U.S. leaders last implemented during the 1970s energy crisis. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is open to the idea, but oil-state…
Pro-life group ramps up NC ground game as report finds fed abortion message gives GOP candidate biggest boost
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says pro-life messages on Roy Cooper's abortion record shifted voters toward Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.
Trump to zero-in on Iran nuclear threat, Gaza plan and UN overhaul in world stage speech
President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly amid Iran tensions before pivoting to White House talks with China's Xi Jinping.