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Stormy Daniels' credibility becomes a linchpin in the prosecution's hush money case
Daniels' story about having sex with Donald Trump has long been in the public sphere, but whether the jury believes her may determine if it finds Trump guilty.NBC News - Politics -
When it comes to challenging election results, Trump says to 'follow your heart'
Trump said Tuesday that he has no regrets about challenging the 2020 election results and asserted that when it comes to “straightening out elections," it’s important to "follow your heart."NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Black men in Georgia were key for Biden in 2020. Can he keep their support?
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
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RFK Jr. says he suffered from a parasitic brain worm and mercury poisoning
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."CBS News - Politics -
Silk pajamas, spanking and questions about STDs: Stormy Daniels details sexual encounter with Trump
Payments made to Daniels by Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen at the end of the 2016 presidential campaign are at the heart of the criminal case.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Most expect Trump to be convicted in hush money trial: Poll
Most registered voters say they expect former President Trump to be convicted on some or all counts in his ongoing hush money criminal trial in New York, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Suffolk University/USA Today survey, conducted from ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politico - Politics -
Fed holds off on rate cuts after 'lack of further progress' on inflation
The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates at a 23-year high as inflation has edged up and the labor market remains strong, likely pushing potential rate cuts even later into the year. Interest rates will remain at a range of 5.25 to 5.5 ...The Hill - Politics - Federal Reserve -
Riot police drag away protesters at University of Texas as Gaza tensions flare
State troopers in riot gear moved on Monday afternoon to clear out students attempting to occupy a quad at the University of Texas at Austin. Dozens of protesters were arrested on site, escalating tensions that began on Wednesday when the ...The Hill - Politics -
Morning Report — Campus protests expose differences in red and blue America
Pro-Palestine protests on college campuses across the country are here to stay. From Ivy League universities in New York and the Northeast, to schools in the Midwest, Texas, the South and California, the surge in student activism has resulted in ...The Hill - Politics -
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Hundreds of athletes urge the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports
Over 400 former and current collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes urged the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports, according to a letter sent out on Tuesday. “We implore you, the NCAA’s highest governing body ...The Hill - Politics -
Ex-White House ethics lawyer: Judge will find Trump quote posts in violation of gag order
Former White House ethics lawyer Jim Schultz said that he thinks the New York judge in former President Trump’s hush money case will still find his social media posts quoting others as violating the gag order in the case. “He's referencing the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
A man set himself on fire outside of courthouse where Trump is on trial, witness says
Prosecutors could outline questions for former president as jury selection nears end in hush money caseNBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election
How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes, health care and more in the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Politics -
Biden will either toughen up on the border or lose reelection
An election that looks, in great part, like a referendum on immigration is one he can’t win — unless he does something about it.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Who could be Trump's vice president?
Donald Trump needs to choose a 2024 running mate. Here are the key contenders vying for a spot on the ticket.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Sen. Mike Braun’s economic ties to China didn’t matter in 2018. Why is it contentious now?
The politics surrounding China have shifted dramatically in deep-red Indiana.Politico - Politics - China -
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Jill Stein accuses police of assaulting her at protest
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on Sunday alleged police assaulted her and other demonstrators shortly before being arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. “Basically, the police ...The Hill - Politics -
Bob Bakish steps down as head of Paramount
Bob Bakish is stepping down as head of media conglomerate Paramount, the company announced on Monday. Bakish's resignation comes as the massive legacy media brand is negotiating a potential sale with Skydance after months of fielding offers from ...The Hill - Politics -
Cruz proposal for lawmakers facing threats to get special airport security escorts is blocked
A proposal to allow lawmakers and judges facing credible threats to get special security escorts at airports was kept out of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization because of an objection from Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.), the ...The Hill - Politics -
Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Kremlin will intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine. “We will increase the intensity of attacks on logistics centers and storage bases for Western weapons,” Shoigu said on Tuesday, ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Bolton hits Biden for putting 'enormous pressure' on Israel to not 'do more' to Iran
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden for putting “enormous pressure” on Israel to not “do more” to Iran Friday, after the country launched retaliatory strikes on Israel following an attack earlier this month in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
American trust in US military no longer highest among G7 nations: Survey
Americans' confidence in the U.S. military dipped last year, losing its top spot among the other Group of Seven (G7) countries, according to a new Gallup poll. American's confidence in the U.S. military dipped to 81 percent in 2023, down 5 points ...The Hill - Politics -
Judge admonishes Trump after he appears to speak during questioning of a prospective juror
Jury selection continues in former president's hush money caseNBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Arizona anti-abortion activists aren’t letting up after Supreme Court victory
Despite the state Supreme Court ruling this week that an 1864 abortion law was enforceable, anti-abortion groups say they will continue to protest stood outside of abortion clinics.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
‘I’m here to get an abortion’: Arizona women dodge protesters before the window closes
Women dodge protesters at clinics in Phoenix before the short window closes on abortion access in the state following the state supreme court's ruling.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
New York cities plagued by blackouts due to climate change, study finds
Climate change is pushing some New York City neighborhoods into dozens of nearly-daylong blackouts per year, a new study has found. Large swaths of the state’s principal towns and cities faced repeated, protracted and dangerous weather-driven ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
US finds Israeli military units violated human rights
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US finds Israeli military units violated human rights The State Department has determined that at least five Israeli ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Pelosi accuses MSNBC host of being 'apologist for Donald Trump'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) accused MSNBC's Katy Tur of being an "apologist" for former President Trump on Monday. During an appearance on the network, Pelosi touted President Biden's record on the economy, saying, he "created 9 ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Growing campus unrest sparks Democratic fears over Chicago convention
Intense clashes between anti-war protesters and police on college campuses is spreading alarm among Senate Democrats who worry that anger over President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza could engulf their party’s presidential nominating ...The Hill - Politics -
Union leader endorsing Biden: 'We're not gonna waste a lot of time' on Trump supporters
The president of North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) said Wednesday his union will not "waste a lot of time” with supporters of former President Trump as it gives President Biden its endorsement. “We’re not gonna waste a lot of time ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden says he'll sign foreign aid bill Wednesday after Senate passage
President Biden praised the Senate after the chamber passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, saying he would sign the legislation on Wednesday at the White House. "Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden