What Trump’s cold shoulder toward South Korea means to our allies
Trump’s coupling of his desire to meet the North Korean dictator with the cutback in joint exercises with South Korea sends the wrong message.
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Andy Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices
The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".
The FDA cannot inspect its way to a safe global food supply
In a country divided on nearly everything, there should be nothing controversial about this: Americans deserve safe food, regardless of where it is produced. The question is how best to ensure it.
Mike Rogers on push for data center pause: ‘Let’s get these questions answered’
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) is calling for a one-year moratorium on data center construction until Michiganders can “get their questions answered” about such projects. The Republican, who is running in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, cited his conversations with voters on the campaign trail about the issue in an interview with NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich.…
The hemp loophole has become a national intoxicant market
An op-ed argues that while recent federal legislation aims to correct the 2018 farm bill’s loophole regarding intoxicating hemp products, states must maintain authority to regulate the burgeoning market to prevent it from becoming politically entrenched.
What’s with Trump’s war against the US Navy?
So far, the president has insisted that the Navy go back to using steam, decreed that the Strait of Hormuz will be a U.S. territory, and demanded that new aircraft carriers be redesigned to make them look “better.”
‘Woke’ by any other name: Stop erasing the terms of our survival
Author Andrea D. Pringle argues that while the term “woke” may be evolving in political discourse, the underlying spirit of Black vigilance and awareness remains essential for addressing systemic injustices.
How the bipartisan data center backlash could reshape politics nationwide
Bipartisan backlash to data centers is spreading nationwide. How could the panicked political response carry lasting consequences? Plus, democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset in the Florida Democratic Senate primary and Sen. Darline Graham’s (R-S.C.) viral debate stumble in South Carolina. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss…
Polls can mislead: Do your own homework before you vote
After big misses from several polls in recent weeks, people are wondering what to believe.
Whole Hog Politics: A chilly forecast for the Senate GOP from Alaska
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. EDT as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Elon Musk may succeed in November at repealing Alaska’s nonpartisan primary system. Whether you think that’s a…
8 killed in plane crash at remote Alaska radar site: US military
Eight people were killed after the charter airplane they were traveling on crashed in Alaska on Thursday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The crash occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, a U.S. Air Force military airstrip located in a remote area in the southwest part of the state.…
Democratic momentum keeps rolling in race for Senate
In today’s issue: ▪ Dems’ chances rise in key Senate races ▪ Bond market remains unsettled ▪ Trump campaigning for Darline Graham ▪ Stars and Stripes in the Pentagon’s crosshairs Democrats are riding a wave of momentum as they look to expand their Senate map, with new forecasts offering fresh optimism that flipping the upper…
Leaders can learn from Mike DeWine’s gravity-defying political career
Over a forty-nine year career marked by resilience and reelection to seven different offices, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has shaped the state’s political landscape while emphasizing data-driven leadership and public service.
Trump seeks to boost Darline Graham in South Carolina homestretch
President Trump is seeking to give Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) a final boost as her candidacy hits a road bump in the race to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Trump will hit the campaign trail Friday for Darline Graham, whom he appointed to fill out her brother’s term, ahead of her…
Gen Z turns against capitalism as DSA takes off
Only 9 percent of Americans younger than 30 have a “very positive” view of capitalism, according to a new CBS/YouGov poll. That shows a stark generation between Generation Z and older generations. Thirty-three percent of people older than 65, or those in the baby boomer generation, said they have a very positive view of capitalism, while…
Democrats urge ICE to halt purchase of electric gloves ‘before more innocent lives are lost’
House Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee are calling for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to abandon plans to equip immigration agents with electric shock gloves and “halt this procurement before more innocent lives are lost.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month published a notice of their plan to…
Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate
Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey exchanged blows from the onset of the final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate as the 47-year-old House lawmaker mounts a long-shot bid to oust his 80-year-old progressive opponent. Moulton and Markey appeared for their last televised debate on Thursday, which was hosted by WCVB-TV, WBUR-FM and The Boston…