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Rudy Giuliani urges Mamdani to not attend 9/11 anniversary
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City who later worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer, publicly criticized current Mayor Zohran Mamdani for planning to attend a 9/11 commemoration…
The Hill·8h ago·center
Democratic Senate Seat at Risk in New Hampshire as Sununu Gains
New Hampshire hasn’t elected a Republican Senator in 16 years but Democrats are now at risk of losing a seat to the scion of a political dynasty, jeopardizing their chances of controlling the upper…
Bloomberg Politics·11h ago·center
Podcaster apologizes for Lindsay Clancy betting ad
“On Polymarket it was predicted the verdict would be Not Guilty. Are you surprised? #Polymarketpartner,” Hirsch wrote
The Hill·13h ago·center
We made workplace safety a priority once. We can again.
Despite historical progress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, current workplace safety efforts face significant challenges due to stagnant regulations, insufficient inspection resources,…
The Hill·14h ago·center
Your retirement age may have changed this year: What to know
You can, of course, retire whenever you like, but retiring too early may impact your Social Security payments.
The Hill·15h ago·center
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
CBS News Politics·16h ago·left center
Iran war rattles the economy, shakes up U.S. Senate races
Republicans Michael Whatley in North Carolina, Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ken Paxton in Texas have all stuck with their support for the unpopular U.S. war with Iran. But they're not talking much…
Washington Times Politics·18h ago·right center
Coinbase exec: Tax bill would complete crypto capital 'trifecta'
A top executive at the crypto marketplace Coinbase said the U.S. is within reach of becoming the global capital of cryptocurrency -- but only if Congress delivers on one final piece of unfinished…
Washington Times Politics·18h ago·right center
Why Tuskegee University’s new dress code matters
Tuskegee University president Mark A. Brown is implementing stricter dress codes and cell phone policies to help students avoid negative stereotypes and prepare for professional success.
The Hill·18h ago·center
Remember Frances Perkins this Labor Day, a champion of workers’ rights
Workers have never had a greater champion than Frances Perkins, and it is a shame that more Americans don’t know her by name.
The Hill·18h ago·center
Democrats likely to bring back COVID-era proxy voting if they take back the House
Democrats are signaling plans to restore a version of proxy voting if they win control of the House in the November midterm elections.
Washington Times Politics·18h ago·right center
Live updates: Canadian retaliatory tariffs loom; Big Tech opposition grows as midterms approach
Monday is the last day before Canada’s “dollar for dollar” retaliatory tariffs are set to go into effect, two weeks after President Trump put 50 percent levies on $27.6 billion…
The Hill·19h ago·center
What the new NLRB majority should do for workers like me
NLRB's first order of business should be to end the injustice that stopped me and my coworkers from getting rid of our union.
The Hill·19h ago·center
It’s not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood.
The Hill·20h ago·center
Collins’s Kavanaugh vote becomes key weapon for opponents
Democrats and reproductive rights groups are zeroing in on Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-Maine) vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a pillar of their campaign to oust her, arguing she paved the way…
The Hill·21h ago·center
USS Abraham Lincoln heads back to US after 5-day Thailand port visit
The USS Abraham Lincoln left for the U.S. on Sunday after a five-day port visit in Thailand and an extended deployment in the Middle East. In a Sunday statement announcing the vessel’s…
The Hill·1d ago·center
At least 5 dead, others hospitalized after plane overshoots Miami runway
At least five people are dead following an Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami-Dade County officials confirmed Sunday afternoon. The airplane overran the…
The Hill·1d ago·center
Top House Republican backs Max Miller: ‘I support anybody with an R by their name’
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), the chair of the House Republican Conference, said Sunday she backs Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), despite two of his former partners accusing him of abuse. “Listen, divorces…
The Hill·1d ago·center
Wright: US has ‘a lot of leverage’ in Venezuela after oil deal reached
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the U.S. has “a lot of leverage” over Venezuela after the Trump administration reached a deal with the latter government to grant it control of more…
The Hill·1d ago·center
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft overran the runway at around 2 p.m. after heading into Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Hill·1d ago·center
Pennsylvania Democrat says he ‘might’ challenge Fetterman in 2028
Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio (D) said Sunday he “might” mount a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in 2028. “I might, I haven’t decided that. And to be really blunt, I’m doing…
The Hill·2d ago·center
Carr: FCC ‘looking at a lot of actions’ to stop broadcasters’ partisan coverage
Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), on Sunday said he is “looking at a lot of actions” to prevent networks from airing fake polls and partisan coverage ahead of…
The Hill·2d ago·center
How Republicans suddenly found themselves fighting for survival in twice as many Senate races
President Trump won each of those states except Maine in 2024 — four of them by double digits.
New York Post Politics·2d ago·right center
Why the golf industry largely supports permanent daylight saving time
The U.S. may be teeing up for an end to a twice-a-year practice.
The Hill·2d ago·center
The hidden cost of losing your community bank: disruptive innovation
If policymakers are serious about sustaining American innovation, they should consider what happens downstream of bank mergers.
The Hill·2d ago·center
Don’t panic about the national debt — the US has the wealth to handle it
When the debt is framed as a crushing multiple of one year’s income, the conversation narrows to two unappealing options: cut spending or raise taxes on the wages and salaries ordinary Americans live…
The Hill·2d ago·center
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would give workers a fair shot at a better life
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick called on the Senate to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act to expedite collective bargaining and protect the economic security of working families.
The Hill·2d ago·center
Jared Isaacman’s support for Musk’s space data centers did not occur in a vacuum
It meshes with his vision of a NASA-led expansion of human civilization beyond Earth.
The Hill·2d ago·center
Ranking the Republican 2028 contenders
President Trump dominates the political landscape, holding off lame-duck status for now. But some signs are emerging that prominent members of his party are readying 2028 presidential bids. Those…
The Hill·2d ago·center
These are the most important House races to watch in November
Democrats are favored to win the House, but Republicans have viable paths to keeping control. These are the key themes and races to keep an eye on.
Washington Post Politics·2d ago·left center
Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn) offered herself up to replace Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner who recently announced her retirement amid the league’s growing popularity and recent…
The Hill·2d ago·center
Texas Republican: ‘I don’t have an ounce of sympathy for Lindsay Clancy’
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) said he has no sympathy for Lindsay Clancy after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, rejecting the defense’s argument that severe mental illness left her not criminally…
The Hill·2d ago·center
Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, on Wednesday called Israeli settler violence in the West Bank an “act of terror,” condemning their actions. Huckabee said his visit was for the U.S.…
The Hill·3d ago·center
Former Stars and Stripes publisher: Pentagon lawsuit will ‘continue on’ after court setback
Max Lederer, the former longtime publisher of the Stars and Stripes, on Saturday said he and the two other staffers fired by the Pentagon last month will “continue on” in their lawsuit after a…
The Hill·3d ago·center
Bettors are harassing college athletes. It’s time for Congress to act.
As illegal sports betting continues to fuel online abuse against collegiate athletes, there is growing calls for Congress to pass federal legislation establishing a national banned bettors registry…
The Hill·3d ago·center
The rise of the anti-social America
Writer John Mac Ghlionn argues that modern American life has shifted toward extreme isolation and digital dependency, sacrificing genuine human connection for technological convenience.
The Hill·3d ago·center
Power-hungry Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro owes RFK Jr. an apology
Ambulance-chasing politics often does succeed. But at what cost?
The Hill·3d ago·center
RFK Jr. accepts Pa. child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily ‘politicized’ death
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged Friday that measles caused the death of an infant in Pennsylvania, after previously questioning the state’s reporting of…
The Hill·3d ago·center
Judge rules former senator can now be sued under NC ‘homewrecker’ law
A federal judge ruled Friday that former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law for her romantic relationship with a married member of her security detail.…
The Hill·3d ago·center
Family planning in the US should also support egg freezing
Our programs are designed to assist when women want to restrict their childbearing but offer no support when women want to have children.
The Hill·3d ago·center
The fastest growing (and declining) job industries of the next decade: Federal data
Overall, the U.S. economy is expected to add millions of jobs in the coming years, but some industries may fare better than others.
The Hill·3d ago·center
Pentagon gave polygraph tests to high-ranking officials to find leakers: Reports
Some of the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officials were subject to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping Pentagon investigation into leaks to journalists on dwindling weapons stockpiles amid the…
The Hill·3d ago·center
US launches retaliatory strikes on 3 Iranian oil carriers in response to attacks against Navy warships
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Saturday conducted strikes on several Iranian crude oil carriers in response to “multiple unprovoked” Iranian attacks on two U.S. Navy warships, according to the…
The Hill·3d ago·center
When ‘12 Angry Men’ becomes one angry man
Imagine the movie's outcome if Reddington's approach had been accepted in 1957, and Henry Fonda's character could be pulled into court, questioned about his intransigence, and replaced to fix the…
The Hill·3d ago·center
See the best public universities for 2027, according to Niche
While the cost of an education may not be getting any cheaper, a new analysis released Tuesday seeks to help school shoppers identify the best public universities for 2027.
The Hill·3d ago·center
US only country to oppose UN resolution correcting Africa’s size on world maps
The U.S. was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps.  The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by…
The Hill·3d ago·center
Data center moratoria will make life less affordable for Americans
The cost of moratoriums is greater than most realize.
The Hill·3d ago·center
There’s No Business Like Show Business, Buffalo Bill–Style
His museum in Cody spotlights his larger-than-life bio, his Wild West show, and why Annie Oakley wished she’d killed the Kaiser when she had the chance.
National Review·3d ago·right
Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesperson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar…
The Hill·3d ago·center