Centrist Democrats beef up affordability message
A New Democrat Coalition-aligned nonprofit will host its inaugural policy forum tackling high costs of living this month.
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5 dead following plane crash in Hays County
Five people reportedly died following a plane crash in the Wimberley area of Hays County, according to Hays County Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
Why are some in our media cheering for Iran?
Which side to take is not a close question.
Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
The record-long shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) came to an end Thursday after President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the agencies. …
Greens pledge £15 minimum wage for all workers
The party accuses the Labour government of watering down its promises on workers' rights.
Bin strike deal 'gets done when it gets done'
MP Jess Phillips on the 14-month bin dispute in Birmingham ahead of next week's local elections.
Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS
Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced co…
A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats' unpaid debt to Black voters
For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same.
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.
Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, resha…
Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, resha…
Trump’s 'revenge tour' has its hits and its misses
President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “reveng…
Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answ…
Trump administration says Iran war 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" f…
A 'chop the top' approach could save Social Security
Some are coalescing around the idea of capping Social Security benefits for top earners.
White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate…
Stalemate with Iran puts Trump's second term to the test
President Trump's stalemate in Iran spells trouble for the rest of his second term.
Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump.
Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap
In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his …
Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy
A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midt…
Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) wrangled his raucous members to advance major legislation this week, but the rocky and turbulent deal-making process angered a numb…
Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later
A long-promised autopsy of the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024 has yet to materialize, and it's becoming a growing source of frustration for Democrats still l…
Trump faces critical 60-day clock on Iran war as GOP support wanes
President Trump is facing a critical deadline in the U.S. war with Iran on Friday as support for the war declines among lawmakers while he remains burrowed in o…
Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill
Nebraska on Friday is set to become the first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, racing ahead of the nationa…
Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices…
Trump fumes as Jerome Powell plots future at Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing backlash from Trump administration figures and allies after announcing his plans to stay at the central bank beyo…
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocris…
Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination
President Trump announced a third nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a regular Fox News contributor, after pulling his previous nomination for …
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
The House voted Thursday to end a record-breaking agency shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
What are the issues in the suburb that keeps changing its mind?
Nothing is set in stone for voters in Hampton Vale, built on the site of a former brickworks.