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Top Democrat on House Ethics panel says Gaetz report should be released
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, said she thinks the panel’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) should be released. Wild answered “yes” when asked ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
DNC chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley
The Democratic National Committee chair race has officially launched with onetime Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announcing a bid.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
August Pfluger elected Republican Study Committee chair
Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) was elected on Friday to chair the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus in the House, for the 119th Congress. Pfluger, who had led the ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Graham: Bessent would be 'outstanding' as Trump Treasury secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be an “outstanding” choice as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary. “I think he’d be outstanding. He’s ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - 6 days ago -
Senate Judiciary Republican 'absolutely' wants to see Ethics report on Gaetz
Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) after his ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
La Niña winter predicted: Here's where we could see more snow
While El Niño often suppresses snow across most of the U.S., La Niña is very different.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Ramaswamy: 'We want to go in and slash and burn that bureaucracy'
Vivek Ramaswamy, who landed a role alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration as heads of the new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump gets blowback for untested Pentagon chief pick
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump gets blowback for untested Pentagon chief pick ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
San Francisco mayor-elect: 'We just want to get back to common sense'
San Francisco’s mayor-elect Daniel Lurie (D), who won over the incumbent last week, discussed Democrats’ losses and his success in an interview Tuesday. CNN's Erin Burnett pressed Lurie on the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Carl Bernstein: Putin, Netanyahu, China benefiting from Trump picks
Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein suggested that the "three beneficiaries" of President-elect Trump's appointments to key positions will be Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Ryan Walters on national Bible in schools' mandate: ‘You have to have it in the classrooms'
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not reject the idea of a national mandate to require Bibles in schools on Tuesday night when asked if he would implement the policy if selected as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?
A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Chris Wallace leaving CNN
Chris Wallace, the veteran newscaster who left Fox News after decades to join CNN's short-lived streaming service, will depart the network this fall. News of Wallace's departure was first reported ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Judge dismisses news outlets' lawsuit against OpenAI
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed two news outlets’ lawsuit against OpenAI over its use of their copyrighted content to train ChatGPT, finding that failed to show an actual injury. Raw Story ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Trump win leaves Democrats talking about how to start over
Democrats say they need a fresh start after President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Harris, which saw him sweep the swing states, narrow Democratic margins in various ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
House Republican who impeached Trump survives challenge from the right in Washington
Rep. Dan Newhouse (Wash.), one of the original 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is projected to survive a challenge from a ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
3 charged in death of Liam Payne: officials
Among those facing charges is an employee of the hotel, authorities confirmed Thursday.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
White House: ‘Respectfully disagree’ with Sanders that Democrats abandoned working class
The White House on Thursday said it "respectfully" disagrees with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) assessment that the Democratic party has abandoned working class people, press secretary Karine ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration
School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's election. GOP education initiatives have been ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump flips Arizona, sweeping battleground states
Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Arizona, clinching a major battleground state, according to Decision Desk HQ. Arizona is one of seven swing states that held the key to whether Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Want to understand what just happened? Try talking to Trump voters for a change.
Democrats should engage in conversations with Trump voters to understand why they voted for him, rather than making assumptions about them.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Abortion-rights measures go 7 for 10 in state elections
Reproductive rights were broadly popular at the state level Tuesday night, as seven states passed ballot measures aimed at preserving, expanding or restoring the right to an abortion. The measures ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Here are the stocks rallying the most on Trump's victory
President-elect Trump’s successful reelection bid sparked an uptrend in stocks for crypto, tech and auto industries less than 24 hours after results were announced. The Dow Jones Industrial ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
America will regret its decision to reelect Donald Trump
Our democratic institutions are not ready for what comes next. Neither are the American people.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Colorado green lights measure to enshrine abortion
The ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the Colorado state constitution has passed. The initiative — called Amendment 79 — makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Arizona enshrines abortion rights in state constitution
Abortion will be protected in Arizona until the point of fetal viability after voters approved a ballot amendment codifying those protections into the state constitution, according to a projection ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor's race
Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) is projected to win the New Hampshire gubernatorial race, keeping the office in Republican hands, according to Decision Desk HQ. Ayotte was generally seen as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states
The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump projected to win Iowa
Former President Trump has won the state of Iowa, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Trump was projected as the winner days after a poll found him trailing Vice President Harris by 3 ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Armstrong wins North Dakota governor's race to succeed Burgum
Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) is the projected winner of North Dakota’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Armstrong, the Peace Garden State’s sole congressman, was heavily favored ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
DDHQ projects Trump wins North Carolina
Former President Trump won North Carolina, keeping the state red despite Democrats' efforts to flip it, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Trump won North Carolina in 2020, when he ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris wins New York
Vice President Harris won New York, an expected blue state victory, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Empire State awards 28 electoral votes. The last time a Republican won New ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris wins Vermont
Vice President Harris is projected to win Vermont, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Democratic presidential nominee is expected to clinch the state’s three Electoral College ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Trump caps Pennsylvania campaign: 'The only way we can blow it is if you blow it'
Former President Trump on Monday held two rallies in Pennsylvania, capping his campaign efforts in a crucial battleground by levying attacks on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), musing about college ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Ayotte leading Craig by 4 points in NH governor's race
Former GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) leads former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig (D) by 4 percentage points in New Hampshire’s gubernatorial race, according to a University of New Hampshire survey. ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Pelosi: Trump rhetoric is 'further indication of his cognitive degeneration'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calf.) said on Sunday former President Trump’s comments about a potential assailant having to “shoot through the fake news,” at a campaign rally, is “further ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Many Americans have no plans to celebrate Halloween in 2024: Poll
Roughly one-third of adults don't plan to do anything to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, the latest Economist/YouGov poll found. The survey found that 31 percent of adults said they don't expect ...Politics - The Hill - October 31