Just In News | The Hill
Unbiased Politics News
2,497 items
Sort by
Items per page
-
As Israel chokes off Rafah, US scrambles to salvage cease-fire talks
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story As Israel chokes off Rafah, US scrambles to salvage cease-fire talks The White House on Tuesday pushed to ...Politics - Israel -
MIT no longer requiring diversity statements from prospective faculty
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision was directed by President Sally Kornbluth “with the support of the Provost, ...Politics -
Israel takes control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing
Israel's military seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza Tuesday, according to officials. The Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) tanks rolled into the southern city of Gaza, which houses around 1.3 million people early Tuesday. The seizure ...Politics - Israel -
Noem defends telling story about killing dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended herself Monday after she received mass criticism for sharing a story of shooting and killing her young hunting dog and an improbable anecdote that she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in her new book. ...Politics -
Raskin calls Republican senator 'climate fatalist' in oil industry hearing
The Senate Budget Committee’s Democratic majority and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) took aim at the oil industry Wednesday for historically minimizing the impacts of fossil fuels on the climate in a hearing on the results of a bicameral investigation ...Politics -
GOP senator calls for deporting certain foreign student protesters
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called for the U.S. government to revoke the visas given to international students who are Hamas sympathizers and deport them as college protests continue nationwide. “You cannot go around yelling ‘I am Hamas’ or ...Politics -
5 companies create a quarter of plastic pollution: Study
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Five companies create a quarter of plastic pollution: Study Five companies are responsible for a quarter of all plastic waste ...Politics -
Family of Ralph Yarl, Black teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell, files civil lawsuit
Lester is charged with the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who had knocked on the wrong door to pick up his brothers on April 13, 2023 in Kansas CityPolitics -
Gunman shoots 3 police officers, 2 bystanders outside New Orleans
Five people were shot and injured, including three police officers, at a suburban New Orleans home on Sunday, local police said. Police responded to reports of a shooting in Kenner, La., at about 9:45 a.m., arriving to find two gunshot victims ...Politics -
Biden speaks at national trade union conference: Watch live
President Biden is addressing a conference Wednesday of North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the latest of several major labor organizations to offer him its endorsement. As Reuters reports, NABTU President Sean McGarvey has thrown his ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Five takeaways from the Pennsylvania primaries
Voters went to the polls for the Pennsylvania primaries on Tuesday, cementing races up and down the ticket in what will be one of the critical swing states in November. President Biden and Donald Trump glided to victory in their respective ...Politics -
2024 tax refund: Smart ways to spend your check, according to experts
If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash.Politics -
House passes policing bills as GOP seeks to highlight crime as campaign issue
The House approved a trio of bills Wednesday aimed at supporting law enforcement during National Police Week — legislation largely opposed by Democrats, as leaders on the left decried GOP attempts to downplay the events of Jan. 6, 2021. ...Politics -
Morning Report — Trump defense goes after Cohen; Alsobrooks beats Trone
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen has always been viewed as an imperfect witness in the Manhattan criminal trial against his former boss. Lawyers for the former president worked Tuesday and will resume Thursday to try to create doubt in jurors’ ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Maryland state lawmaker defeats Jan. 6 police officer in Democratic House primary
Maryland state Sen. Sarah Elfreth (D) has won the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 3rd congressional district, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Elfreth, who was the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland Senate when she won ...Politics -
Trump’s ‘Sore Loser Syndrome’ is spreading throughout the Republican Party
Today, refusing to say whether they will accept the 2024 election results has become a staple among Republican leaders seeking favor with Trump and his MAGA followers.Politics - Donald Trump -
5 twists that could shake up the election before November
Rarely is a presidential candidate on a glide path to the White House, with unexpected developments known for derailing momentum. While President Biden and former President Trump easily clinched their parties’ nominations, and the race has largely ...Politics -
Fetterman on support for Rafah capture: 'I follow Israel on that'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Tuesday doubled down on his support for Israel shortly after the nation's forces seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, where more than 1 million civilians are being housed amid the ongoing war. Asked on Fox ...Politics - Israel -
Federal investigators ask Tesla for information on Autopilot fix
Federal investigators are asking Tesla for more information on its Autopilot fix, which was instituted in the wake of a 2023 recall of more than 2 million Tesla vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking for ...Politics - Tesla -
Trump tests Senate GOP leaders on election fraud claims
Former President Trump's refusal to commit to accepting the results of the 2024 election is putting GOP lawmakers in a tough spot, especially Senate GOP Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who are running to become next Senate ...Politics - Donald Trump -
House swears in New York Democrat, thinning GOP majority
Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-N.Y.) was sworn in on the House floor Monday, replacing the now-retired Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) and leaving Republicans with just a one-vote margin for any partisan vote. Kennedy, previously a state senator, defeated GOP ...Politics - New York -
Sen. Whitehouse: Climate change could crash the financial system
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Sen. Whitehouse: Climate change could crash the financial system Climate change’s impact on insurance companies is putting the U.S. in danger ...Politics - Climate -
Democrat wins special election for Rep. Brian Higgins's seat in New York
New York state Sen. Timothy Kennedy, a Democrat, has won the Empire State’s special election to fill retired Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins’s seat in Congress, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Kennedy defeated Republican Gary ...Politics - New York -
Trump touts 'great meeting' with DeSantis to discuss 2024 and 'future of Florida'
Former President Trump on Monday said he had a "great meeting" over the weekend with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), Trump's former primary rival, whom he has relentlessly disparaged in recent months. "I am very happy to have the full and ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Putin likely didn't order Navalny's death, says US intelligence official: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not order the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a senior U.S. intelligence official told The Wall Street Journal on Sunday. Navalny died in a Russian prison in February, and foreign leaders ...Politics -
Netanyahu condemns 'antisemitic mobs' on US college campuses
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses across the U.S., arguing they are "antisemitic mobs" targeting Jewish students and faculties. "So what's happening on America's college ...Politics - Israel -
Princeton students plan pro-Palestinian encampment: Report
Students at Princeton University are preparing to set up a pro-Palestinian encampment, mimicking other schools across the country, according to records obtained by the National Review. In one document obtained by the conservative-leaning outlet, ...Politics -
Cornel West: Both parties 'beyond redemption'
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an interview with The Washington Post released Tuesday. “Both parties are beyond redemption,” West said. Explaining the need for him to ...Politics -
UN calls for investigation into mass graves found at Gaza hospitals
United Nations leaders demanded a “clear, transparent and credible” investigation Tuesday after mass graves containing the bodies of hundreds of men and women were discovered on the grounds of two major hospitals in Gaza that were previously under ...Politics - United Nations -
More than 90 percent of transgender teens live in states that have proposed or passed anti-trans laws: report
Over 90 percent of transgender teens live in states that have proposed or passed anti-transgender laws, according to a new report. The report from the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that 93 percent of ...Politics -
Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive spikes into a symbolic rail, marking the beginning of construction for a $12 billion high-speed rail line that will link Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. “People ...Politics -
Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with 'big boost of morale'
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russia would give the Eastern European country a “big boost of morale” in Friday comments. “I think the U.S. coming through with aid is going to ...Politics - Ukraine -
NC governor says Biden can win state
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming presidential election. “I believe President Biden can win North Carolina,” Cooper said at Semafor’s World Economy Summit. “And ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump says he'd have 'no problem' having RFK Jr. on debate stage if he meets threshold
Former President Trump said he would have “no problem” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining the presidential debate stage with President Biden, if the independent candidate meets the threshold to participate. “I would have no problem if he got ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Pelosi says she 'would never recommend' Biden debate Trump
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a Wednesday interview that she “would never recommend” President Biden share the debate stage with former President Trump, shortly after the two agreed to two debates before November's election. “I ...Politics - Joe Biden -
How fast is bird flu spreading in US cows? ‘We have no idea’
Avian flu is spreading rapidly among cattle, but public health and infectious disease experts are concerned the United States is too limited in its testing, leaving an incomplete picture of the virus’s spread. The threat to the general public is ...Politics -
Jimmy Carter's grandson says he is 'coming to the end' after more than a year in hospice care
Former President Jimmy Carter’s oldest grandson said on Tuesday that his grandfather is “coming to the end” after spending more than a year in hospice care. Jason Carter, who also serves as chair of The Carter Center Board of Trustees, spoke about ...Politics -
Biden delivers remarks on investing in America during Infrastructure Week: Watch live
President Biden will speak from the White House Tuesday morning to highlight what the administration has dubbed “Infrastructure Week.” In a release on the subject, the White House says that it aims to increase awareness of the infrastructure ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Scaramucci labels Vance, Tuberville ‘spineless sycophants’ after senators appear at Trump courthouse
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci labeled Sens. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) as “spineless sycophants,” after the senators traveled to Manhattan to support former President Trump in his ongoing hush ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Only 5 percent list Jan. 6 as top Trump presidency memory: Survey
Only 5 percent of registered voters cite the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol or former President Trump’s alleged election subversion efforts as their most prominent memory from his time in the White House, according to an analysis of a ...Politics - Donald Trump