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AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile hit with $200M FCC fine for sharing user location data without consent
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a fine totaling $200 million to the nation’s four largest mobile carriers after concluding an investigation that found the companies illegally shared access to customers’ location data, the agency ...The Hill - Politics -
All eyes on Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) returns to Washington this week celebrating several recent policy victories but also facing a renewed threat to his gavel from a small but unpredictable group of conservative rebels infuriated by his leadership style. ...The Hill - Politics -
TikTok vows to challenge 'unconstitutional' law that could ban app from US
TikTok vowed Wednesday to challenge a law that could potentially ban the popular social media app in the U.S. "This unconstitutional law is a TikTok ban, and we will challenge it in court,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “We believe the ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate
The Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, ending months of bitter fighting over $61 billion for the war in Ukraine that had deeply divided the Republican Party. The measure passed by a vote of 79 to 18 and now goes ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
The US has approved more flights for China, but the real winner is Russia
While it is certainly understandable that the Biden administration wishes to reestablish the bilateral services agreement with China, there is a better way to do so.The Hill - Politics - China -
Court rejects parents' attempt to opt kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive reading assignments
A federal appeals court rejected a bid from a group of Maryland parents to require Montgomery County Public Schools to allow them to opt their children out of lessons that involve LGBTQ-inclusive material. A divided three-judge panel of the 4th ...The Hill - Politics -
Cream cheese products sold at Aldi, other supermarkets, recalled in dozens of states
ALDI stores, as well as several other supermarket chains, are recalling cream cheese products due to a potential salmonella risk.The Hill - Politics -
April McClain Delaney wins primary for David Trone's Maryland House seat
Former Biden administration official April McClain Delaney has won the Democratic nomination for the seat representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects. McClain Delaney previously served as deputy assistant ...The Hill - Politics -
Israel moves deeper into Rafah
The Israeli military is pressing deeper into Rafah to fight against Hamas as tensions have soared between the U.S. and Israel over the potential for major fighting in Gaza's southernmost city that is sheltering some 1.3 million Palestinians. The ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
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 ...The Hill - 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, ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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. ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 CityThe Hill - Politics -
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 ...The Hill - Politics -
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's presidential immunity claim
The Supreme Court heard arguments from lawyers for former President Trump and special counsel Jack Smith's office over Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the election interference case against him. NBC News' Danny Cevallos and Yamiche ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - Politics -
How NATO is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency
As former President Donald Trump emerges as the likely Republican presidential candidate, Europe's NATO countries are watching with alarm. The organization's head said that Trump is weakening the alliance, especially after he said he would ...CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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. ...The Hill - 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’ ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
GOP reps slam Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after effort to oust House Speaker Johnson
Saying "we shut her down," GOP representatives pushed back against far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.NBC News - Politics -
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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Donald Payne Jr. remembered at funeral as dedicated — and dapper — House member
His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol.Politico - Politics -
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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - 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, ...The Hill - 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 ...The Hill - Politics