NYT Politics·16d ago
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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The Hill·16d ago
Blanche dismisses concerns about Trump Jr's wedding gift from Putin ally
Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed concerns over a wedding gift to Donald Trump Jr. from an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year. "The president's son has said that he's a very close friend, and that he accepted a gift in the weekend of his wedding," Blanche told reporters at the White House...
The Hill·16d ago
Kennedy Center board votes to close main building for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to immediately close the venue’s main building for renovations, according to a source familiar, as the board argues that only President Trump can raise enough money to save it. The vote comes after officials indicated that the performing arts center faces “certain fiscal collapse within weeks,” with a draft...
The Hill·16d ago
Dem rep asks Bessent to 'talk sense' into Trump on regulating AI
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch (Mass.) on Tuesday urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to convince President Trump to reverse course on regulating artificial intelligence (AI). During Bessent’s appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, Lynch said Trump does not have “a grasp” of “what we’re dealing with” regarding AI. “I’ll be honest, I don’t think the...
The Hill·16d ago
'This is a jobs bill': Jon Voight, film industry leaders make push for federal tax credit
Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such an incentive would "level the playing field and bring jobs back to our country." The "Deliverance" star, whom President Trump named last year as one of his "special ambassadors" to...
The Hill·16d ago
Watch live: Blanche briefs reporters from Rose Garden
Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon in the White House Rose Garden. Few details are known about the briefing, but it marks only the second since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned from the post. The DOJ has played a major role in arguing on behalf of President Trump's immigration and...
The Hill·16d ago
Waters has heated exchange with Bessent on AI
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) went after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday for the Trump administration’s policy on artificial intelligence (AI), as warnings about the technology percolate. During Bessent’s appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, Waters said President Trump is “blindly” pushing for the development of AI models and data centers “with absolutely no...
The Hill·16d ago
Massie launches effort to impeach Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday launched an effort to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing the Pentagon’s military actions against Iran. Massie, a frequent critic of President Trump, accused Hegseth of launching an illegal war that was not approved by Congress. He introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor against Hegseth for...
The Hill·16d ago
Judge blocks new Trump inscription on Kennedy Center
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center’s latest attempt to inscribe President Trump's name back on building — and to rename the campus after him. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center board cannot move forward with the plans without “Congress’s blessing,” finding that an August vote on the renaming...
The Hill·16d ago
Patel grilled on ICE shootings, Trump Jr.'s wedding…and bestiality?
Presented by SourceAmerica {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Tuesday, and it's Sen. Mitch McConnell's first full day back in 92 days. In today's issue: Patel questioned Supreme Court angers Trump Texas students respond to Republican Macklemore dropped from tour Programming note: We're Joshua Feldstein and Claire Leibowitz, filling in for Cate today. Please send us your...
NYT Politics·16d ago
Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.
The Hill·16d ago
Durbin: Trump moves on voting 'most serious challenge' since Civil War
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday said President Trump's policy proposals and executive orders on voting have created the "most serious challenge" to the U.S. government since the Civil War. CNN's Sara Sidner asked Durbin, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, if Democrats have a "plan to secure voter rights." Durbin replied that...
The Hill·16d ago
Republicans kept their promise: America's border is secure again
Rep. Lauren Boebert highlighted the impacts of Republican border security policies implemented during President Trump's second term, noting significant decreases in illegal crossings and increased funding for enforcement.
NYT Politics·16d ago
How the Postal Service Became Central to U.S. Elections
The mail system took on new prominence during the Civil War by enabling soldiers to vote from afar. On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s effort to give it a new role in elections.
The Hill·16d ago
Russian businessman paid for Trump Jr. wedding after-party: Five things to know
New reports of Russia-tied financial backing for the after-party events at the May wedding of President Trump’s eldest son have sparked concerns about potential influences from foreign adversaries in the U.S. government ahead of the midterm elections. Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded lavish wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson in the...
The Hill·16d ago
Watch live: Melania Trump delivers remarks in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump will give remarks from an elementary school in North Carolina on Tuesday, as the Trump administration promotes AI and technology in the education system. Trump is also expected to tout the state's resilience as it continues to recover Hurricane Helene, after the 2024 storm left lasting damage. Her trip comes a...
The Hill·16d ago
Your check for $5,000 is not in the mail
Former California Democratic Party chair Bill Press criticized Donald Trump's proposal to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen following Republican victories in the House and Senate, noting its massive $1.3 trillion cost and previous unfulfilled promises.
The Hill·16d ago
Trump rips Rove: 'So bad for the Republican Party'
President Trump blasted Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday, calling former President George W. Bush's White House adviser "so bad for the Republican Party." Rove received Trump's ire after he said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal to serve on the Texas Railroad Commission after GOP candidate Bo French wrote a post about University...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump: New helipad 'truly a work of art'
President Trump shared a picture Monday of the renovated White House helipad, calling it "a work of art” following months of construction over the summer. “It is magnificently made of carved granite in shades of Black and White. It is truly a work of art and, even the Trump Haters are saying, ‘Wow, that’s really...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump approval ticks up from record low: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has risen slightly after hitting a record low last month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released weeks before the midterm elections. Thirty-five percent of Americans approved of Trump’s job performance as the deeply unpopular Iran war reached its sixth month, up from 33 percent in a late August poll revealing...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump rips justices on mail-in ballots: 'These are not the people I interviewed to serve'
President Trump on Tuesday slammed the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the block on his mail-in voting plan, singling out the conservative justices who ruled with the majority. Trump referred to the ruling, which upheld a judge’s block finding the plan unlawful, as “a bad decision” in a lengthy Truth Social post. The president praised...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump wants a referendum on Trump ahead of the midterms — let’s give him one.
In Dallas, Donald Trump told voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” OK. Let’s do exactly that.
The Hill·16d ago
Watch live: House Democrats speak amid AI, affordability battle
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as Democrats pressure the Trump administration for more regulations on artificial intelligence and experts warn of increasing risks. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has emerged as one of the loudest critics of the rapidly evolving technology, calling on his colleagues to pass legislation enacting new...
NYT Politics·16d ago
Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Ruling
In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices.