The Hill·1d ago
Beijing blackout: Why we may never know what happened between Trump and Xi
The recent summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping was a win-win for China — at least, as far as anyone can tell.
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The Hill·1d ago
Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani Willis
Apparent confusion over team names derailed a line of questioning as Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) grilled former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday about his attendance at a basketball game, suggesting the prosecutor may have coordinated with others bringing charges about Trump. The exchange would later prompt Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to say the panel...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump Accounts architect leaving Treasury for private sector: Report
Luke Pettit, the architect of the Trump administration’s new investment accounts for children, is reportedly departing the Treasury Department for the private sector. Pettit will leave the department in October, Axios reported Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the Treasury Department for comment. An assistant secretary overseeing financial institutions, Pettit has been with the...
The Hill·1d ago
With Trump’s help, the Senate looks good for Democrats
Democrats are projected to regain control of the Senate during the Nov. 3 elections, potentially flipping multiple Republican seats in states such as North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina.
The Hill·1d ago
US revokes Latin American officials' visas
The Trump administration revoked visas from 27 Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor, former officials and their family members over allegations of corruption and ties to drug trafficking. The visa revocations targeted officials and their family from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, the State Department announced Monday. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump says Canada is 'one of the worst countries in the entire world'
President Trump said Monday that Canada is “one of the worst countries in the entire world” in the wake of heightened tensions between Washington and its historically friendly northern neighbor. “The problem is that they've treated the United States very unfairly. They have been one of the worst countries in the entire world. You know,...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump launches America.gov, AI-powered government services hub
President Trump launched a website Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to help Americans navigate the federal government and find information and services. Trump touted the website, America.gov, during an event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. He thanked Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who now leads the National Design Studio (NDS) and services...
The Hill·1d ago
GOP senator blocks move to prevent Trump from tearing down buildings honoring presidents
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Monday night blocked an attempt from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to prohibit President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center. The bill Merkley attempted to pass under unanimous consent, which would have bypassed a floor vote if no one had objected, also had the support of Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). ...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump created an energy crisis — states can help fix it
More and more, states are proving grounds for responsible, forward-thinking energy policy — even when the federal government pulls back.
The Hill·1d ago
GOP pollster highlights 'dangerous' Trump midterm strategy
Republican pollster Frank Luntz on Monday called President Trump’s midterms strategy “dangerous,” with the GOP dealing with rocky political territory as Election Day nears. “There's always been a historical advantage to the party out of power in the midterms, particularly in the first midterms, and we see that now, that there's an energy challenge for...
NYT Politics·1d ago
Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens
The new question, included on a draft version of the primary tax form, comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.
The Hill·1d ago
GOP lawmakers challenge Trump’s nearly $1B funding clawback
Republican lawmakers are pushing back on President Trump’s decision to cancel nearly $1 billion in federal funding, setting up a new clash between the White House and members of Trump's own party at a particularly precarious moment for the GOP. The administration announced Friday that it would use a budget maneuver known as a “pocket...
The Hill·1d ago
Court blocks Trump bid to withhold some counterterrorism funds for states that don't adopt election reforms
A federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to withhold some counterterrorism funding from states that do not adopt election reforms favored by the administration. Earlier this year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which administers the grants, said that states and localities will have to adopt five election policies — including the use...
The Hill·1d ago
Senate Democrats warn Trump administration against Brazil election interference
A trio of Senate Democrats is warning the Trump administration against interference ahead of Brazil's presidential elections, according to a letter obtained exclusively by The Hill. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday warned against U.S. meddling in the elections...
The Hill·1d ago
O'Reilly not expecting Trump to return to 'drain the swamp' messaging
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that President Trump will likely not bring back his “drain the swamp” message ahead of the midterms. O’Reilly, in an appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance,” said he anticipates the president will argue that Democrats have “lost their way” before the election, as Republicans try to maintain control of Congress...
The Hill·1d ago
Banned news outlets ask judge to extend block on White House enforcement
News outlets that sued to regain access to the White House after President Trump banned their reporters from the grounds are asking a federal judge to intervene in the administration's ongoing efforts to keep CNN from covering the president via pool duty. In a new court filing this week, an attorney representing the outlets, wrote...
The Hill·1d ago
Watch live: Trump to tout AI push with America.gov launch
President Trump is set to unveil America.gov on Tuesday morning, launching the website powered by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens to access federal services. The rollout comes as Trump leans further into the global AI race, showing little appetite for regulation on the industry despite growing anxieties over the...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump touts Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act: 'Really big deal'
President Trump late on Monday lauded the passage of the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate, calling the bill that looks to reshape college sports a "really big deal." Lawmakers passed the bill 77-22 with bipartisan support after months of debate, including from critics of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). "This is a...
The Hill·1d ago
Live updates: Jack Smith faces Senate scrutiny; Trump to unveil federal AI tool
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as the panel probes his investigation into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately determined he would bring charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and another related to the...
The Hill·1d ago
On Iran, Greenland and press access, Trump is more talk than action
The administration of Donald Trump is a tale told by an autocrat “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
The Hill·1d ago
Watch live: RFK Jr., Vance outline MAHA agenda at health summit
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President Vance will headline the annual Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington on Tuesday. The daylong gathering will bring together Trump administration officials, health care and tech executives and MAHA allies for discussions on health care affordability, food policy, artificial intelligence and...
The Hill·1d ago
Watch live: Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel on Trump prosecutions
Former special counsel Jack Smith will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning as he seeks to defend his prosecutions of President Trump. Smith is expected to stand by the charges he brought against Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election — including his perceived role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack...
The Hill·1d ago
Conservatives left grumbling after Trump's welcome to Xi
President Trump’s warm embrace of Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has ruffled feathers in many corners of the GOP. Trump rolled out the literal red carpet for Xi, whose government has been accused of aiding Iran’s economy and military, in addition to decades of human rights violations and dictatorial rule. Republicans in Congress and...
The Hill·1d ago
Trump administration ban on $1B in Canadian imports goes into effect
President Trump’s ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian goods went into effect Tuesday, marking the latest salvo in a trade war between the U.S. and its longtime ally to the north. The restrictions include Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic beverages. Trump, in signing the executive orders to ban the goods,...