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Trump slams RFK Jr. in latest social media rant: 'Wasted protest vote'
Former President Trump came out swinging against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Friday, despite weeks of amping him up over his likely November rival, President Biden. In a series of post on Truth Social, Trump suggested ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."CBS News - Politics - China -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador plans to stay as long as she can
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - Politics - United Kingdom -
Trump had Stormy Daniels' and Karen McDougal's contact information saved, longtime assistant testifies
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has testified about discussions with ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and payments to Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
RFK Jr. threatens to challenge TikTok ban: It's just a 'smoke screen'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatened to challenge a potential TikTok ban Friday, as efforts to block the video app in the U.S. came closer to reality earlier this week. “I’m going to file a lawsuit challenging the ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
White House rips 'dangerous, appalling statements' from Columbia protest leader
The White House heavily criticized comments that resurfaced this week from a student leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “These dangerous, appalling statements turn the stomach and should serve as a wakeup call. It is ...The Hill - Politics -
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.CBS News - Politics -
Florida GOP Rep. Posey abruptly announces retirement
He first won his deep-red seat in 2008.Politico - Politics - Florida -
Freight train derails, catches fire near New Mexico-Arizona border causing road closures
A freight train detailed and caught fire, resulting in the closure of a nearby interstate, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced on Friday. "I-40 EB is closed at milepost 357 due to a train derailment in New Mexico," the Arizona DOT ...The Hill - Politics -
Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.CBS News - Politics -
Paramedic sentenced to 4 years of probation for Elijah McClain's death
A Colorado paramedic has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Jeremy Cooper, a former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted on Dec. 22 of criminally negligent homicide. He was the last ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.CBS News - Politics -
Former Meta official releases documentary on Oct. 7 attack
Former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg’s new movie on sexual violence that occurred during Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel was released Friday, according to the film's account on the social platform X. “After October 7th, ...The Hill - Politics - Meta -
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.CBS News - Politics - Israel -
Power plant rule expected to speed shift away from coal
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story New climate rule could speed shift away from coal The Biden administration’s new climate rule for power plants is expected to ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama
Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on a conservative effort to oust him.Politico - Politics - House -
Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid
Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement posted to the social platform X Friday. “After prayerful consideration, today I withdrew my name from the primary ballot,” Meiijer said in the statement. ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden tells Howard Stern he is "happy to debate" Trump
President Biden said he would debate Donald Trump, though declined to say when. The former president says he's ready to debate Biden anytime. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Trump changed his stance on absentee and early voting
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics -
White House throws cold water on menthol ban
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House pushes back menthol ban The Biden administration threw cold water over its plans to issue a ban on menthol cigarettes on Friday, with officials ...The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers to carry guns
Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) signs a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools. Blaise Gainey, political reporter for Nashville’s NPR member station, joins Meet the Press NOW.NBC News - Politics -
Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Karl Rove: Biden-Trump debate would be 'most important' one since 1980
Republican strategist Karl Rove said Friday that a debate between former President Trump and President Biden would be the most significant one in recent decades. “This will be the most important presidential debate, if it happens, since at least ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters
President Biden sat down with radio host Howard Stern in a live interview and said he would be happy to debate Donald Trump. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the Biden campaign.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.CBS News - Politics -
US has another batch of weapons headed to Ukraine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US announces largest ever batch of Ukraine aid The announcement comes after the U.S. began sending $1 billion in new ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Former Trump lawyer: Trump 'can't take the stand' in hush money case
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW as the Supreme Court weighs former President Trump’s immunity claim and prosecutors in the former president’s criminal case in Manhattan call two new witnesses to the stand.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Politics -
Evening Report — Biden makes case for second term in rare live interview
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report {date('EEEE, MMMM d',time("now"))} © Allison Robbert/TheHill; Associated Press Biden sits down for rare interview with 'shock jock' Howard Stern President ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Jan. 6 rioter who sought to 'incite violence' by Trump supporters sentenced to six years
John Sullivan, a Jan. 6 defendant who filmed Ashli Babbitt's shooting, was convicted in November on numerous charges.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
George Santos drops independent House bid
Santos, who faces numerous criminal charges, wants to remain in the public spotlight.Politico - Politics -
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against discrimination for gay and transgender people, reversing a Trump administration rule that gutted the protections. In a wide-ranging final rule released Friday, the Department ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West ...NBC News - Politics -
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines
Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are getting very different responses from elected officials in red and blue states. Texas is seeing pushback after immediately responding to a peaceful demonstration with arrests, and Florida's Gov. ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.NBC News - Politics