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NC governor asks FEMA for 6-month Helene extension on temporary shelters
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) asked for an extension on funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Thursday to support temporary shelters for residents who lost their homes ...5d - Politics -
Trump inauguration moved indoors because of freezing temperatures
President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony is being moved indoors because of expected bitter cold Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are expected to be sworn in ...5d - Politics -
Pence lauds TikTok ruling: 'Victory for privacy'
Former Vice President Mike Pence applauded the Supreme Court's decision Friday to uphold the ban on TiKTok, calling it a "victory for privacy and security of the American people." "The Supreme ...5d - Politics -
Trump wants FBI to retain records related to DEI office closing
President-elect Trump said he wants to preserve records from the FBI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office after officials announced its closure in December. “We demand that the FBI ...5d - Politics -
CMS to seek Medicare negotiations on Ozempic price
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has included Ozempic among the next 15 drugs chosen for Medicare negotiation. CMS listed Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy — all forms of semaglutide ...5d - Politics -
With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government
Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?5d - Politics -
DJI ends software to stop drones from flying in restricted areas
Previously restricted areas will now be displayed as “Enhanced Warning Zones" on DJI drones.5d - Politics -
Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
President Biden on Friday announced he would commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses as one of his last major moves just days before leaving office. ...5d - Politics -
Trump EPA, Interior picks face Senate test
Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump EPA, Interior picks poised for confirmation Environment watchers faced a split screen on ...5d - Politics -
Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee, said Thursday that he would not support raising the minimum wage. Bessent, if confirmed, would not have the authority to raise ...6d - Politics -
In Panama, we're a laughing stock because of Trump
Donald Trump's threats to take back the Panama Canal have been met with laughter and mockery by Panamanians, who view him as a buffoon, while also taking his threats seriously due to America's ...6d - Politics -
4 key elements and takeaways from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement is essentially the same as the Biden proposals of May 2024, which had been coordinated with Israel.6d - Politics -
Speaker Johnson names Rick Crawford to replace Mike Turner atop Intel Committee
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday selected Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, elevating the veteran panel member to the role after he removed Rep. Mike ...6d - Politics -
Schumer pushes for TikTok ban delay as deadline looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for a looming TikTok ban to be delayed to give the social media company more time to find an American buyer. "We aren’t against ...6d - Politics -
Polar vortex to bring life-threatening temperatures to US this weekend
Temperatures are expected to plummet over the weekend, bringing life-threatening conditions to large stretches of the United States. The polar vortex will send temperatures below freezing for much ...6d - Politics -
The case for think tank transparency
If the incoming Trump administration is serious about ensuring that U.S. foreign policy puts America first, they shouldn’t overlook the murky world of think tank funding.6d - Politics -
Fake news hits home: My side of the interview that never happened
I hope you can trust this article, but I understand if you want to verify it.6d - Politics -
Trump 2.0 is radically different, and could be more potent
The President-elect Trump who will take the oath of office on Monday is a radically different figure than the one who shook up Washington eight years go. This Trump knows more about how Washington ...6d - Politics -
Democrats grill Trump budget pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s pick for budget chief faces fire in hearing Democrats grilled Russell ...6d - Politics -
Evening Report — Biden bids farewell as job approval craters
✌🏼Plus: Trump, Biden tussle over Gaza ceasefire credit {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Biden set to give final Oval Office address PRESIDENT BIDEN will give his fifth and final Oval Office address ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Former Sanders campaign manager Shakir launches DNC chair bid
Progressive strategist Faiz Shakir, who ran Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) presidential campaign in 2020, has announced a late bid to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Citing a “lack of ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Biden White House holds final press briefing
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday held the last of 537 press briefings during the Biden administration, delivering emotional remarks from the podium and acknowledging the role of a ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Biden hails ceasefire; says American hostages to be freed in initial phase
President Biden on Wednesday hailed a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel that would include the release of American hostages, marking a major diplomatic win in a foreign conflict that had ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Thune commits to amendment process for Laken Riley bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) committed to having an “amendment process” for the Laken Riley Act as the chamber continues to work through passing the bill in the coming days. Thune’s ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Harris blasts insurance companies, misinformation in wake of Los Angeles wildfires
Vice President Harris on Wednesday condemned insurance companies and misinformation in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires. Speaking at the National Action Network’s (NAN) annual Martin ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Pentagon watchdog finds Austin hospitalization scandal increased security risks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization scandal last year increased national security risks and should have been handled better, according to a new report from the Pentagon's watchdog. The ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Half in US say Greenland takeover a bad idea: Survey
More than half of U.S. voters in a new survey don’t support the U.S. taking over Greenland, a prospect President-elect Trump has entertained publicly in recent weeks. In the Suffolk University/USA ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Less than 2 in 10 confident Trump DOJ will act fairly: Survey
Less than 2 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” confident President-elect Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will act in a nonpartisan and fair manner, according to a survey released ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Watch live: Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi confirmation hearing
Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning. Bondi was the president-elect's second choice for the role after ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
Wildfire smoke's long-term health effects, explained
Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr. Lipi Roy said.Jan. 15 - Politics -
TikTok ban: Here are the Supreme Court's options
All eyes are on the Supreme Court this week as the justices mull whether to step in and block a potential TikTok ban from going into effect Sunday. The court has signaled it will release its next ...Jan. 15 - Politics -
SEC sues Musk, alleging Twitter-related securities violation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued tech billionaire Elon Musk, alleging he committed securities fraud by failing to disclose his ownership of Twitter. According to the SEC ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
PBMs made billions marking up specialty drugs by more than 1,000 percent: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday released its second interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), saying the major industry middlemen generate billions in revenue through ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Cruz: Lifting Cuba terror sponsor designation 'unacceptable'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday heavily criticized President Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. "Today’s decision is unacceptable on its merits," Cruz said ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Trump praises DeSantis over calls for special session on immigration
Donald Trump praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for calling for a special state legislative session to implement the president-elect's immigration agenda. “Thank you Ron, hopefully other ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Food from farms contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ may pose human health risks: EPA
Food produced on farms whose land was contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” may pose a risk to human health, according to a new draft report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
FAA investigating near-midair collision of flights approaching Phoenix
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is investigating a recent near-midair collision of flights that were approaching Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A Delta Air Lines ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Karine Jean-Pierre to Peter Doocy: 'How will I fill that void without you?'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shared a laugh with Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy about the banter between them as her time at the podium winds to a close. “Thank ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping President-elect Trump's inauguration next week, after raising eyebrows by not attending former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C., ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
The TikTok ban isn’t about national security — it’s censorship and government control
If TikTok goes, what’s next? Instagram? YouTube? The internet as we know it?Jan. 14 - Politics