Pence on Iran conflict: ‘It’s about finishing a war that’s nearly 50 years in the making’

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 7:34 pm

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday said President Trump’s strikes on Iran are “finishing” a decades long war with leaders in Tehran. “One administration after another has slashed at the tentacles of Iran that have taken violence to American forces, to American citizens, to our allies in the region, most especially Israel, and making...

Warner on deadly Iranian girls' school strike: 'I want a thorough investigation'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 7:02 pm

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday discussed a recent strike on an Iranian girls’ school, saying he desires “a thorough investigation” into the matter. “We've only got preliminary assessments, and I want a thorough investigation. But what I don't want to do is jump to the conclusion, whether it was [U.S. Central Command (Centcom)] or...

Why the newest dimes are missing a symbol of peace in the US

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 5:15 pm

These dimes will only be released this year.

Senate Republican rebukes Carr's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran coverage

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday rebuked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcasters' licenses over TV networks' news coverage. "I am a big supporter of the First Amendment," Johnson said on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing." "I do not like the heavy-handed government, no matter who is wielding it. ... I would rather...

Senate Democrat tax plans are more populist slop and ignore national debt

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

House and Senate Democrats have proposed bills to eliminate income taxes for a large portion of Americans, which while noble in its goal of progressivity and fairness, is ultimately fiscally irresponsible and should instead focus on raising revenue and reducing the national debt.

Schiff on lifting of some Russian sanctions: 'We're enriching our adversary' 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 4:47 pm

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday slammed the Trump administration's "terrible decision" to lift some sanctions on Russian oil amid the war in Iran. “I think this is a terrible decision, but it is one of the things that comes about as a result of the unpredictability of war," Schiff told NBC News’s Kristen Welker...

Americans are now diagnosing their political opponents instead of understanding them

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 4:00 pm

Psychological interpretation of political disagreement is replacing reasoned debate, leading to a culture of avoidance and echo chambers, and ultimately hindering democracy.

Data centers emerge as growing wedge issue in midterm races

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 4:00 pm

The tech industry’s expansion of data centers is emerging as a wedge issue in the midterms, as candidates weigh economic opportunity against the associated strain on voters’ utility bills. In the Michigan governor’s race, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), whose husband is a top executive at a company pressing for a new data center, wants regulations addressing related water usage and energy costs. Other candidates including Republican Tom Leonard are going even further, pushing for a temporary moratorium on building...

Energy secretary on gas prices: 'Americans will feel it for a few more weeks'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 3:03 pm

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that Americans can expect to experience high prices at the gas pump “for a few more weeks” amid the U.S. conflict in Iran. “Yes, it is a short-term disruption in the flow of energy. Americans are feeling it right now. Americans will feel it for a few more weeks,...

The post-boomer GOP is coming — 2028 will define it

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 3:00 pm

The post-Reagan Republican Party was shaped by baby boomers who defined debates over taxes, defense and the size of government. The next chapter will be written by those who grew up amid globalization, social media and economic disruption.

See the top US cities for raising a family in 2026: study

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 2:53 pm

Where's your city ranked?

Energy secretary: US conflict in Iran will 'certainly' end in 'next few weeks'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 2:40 pm

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that he thinks the U.S. conflict in Iran could end in the next few weeks — or even sooner. "I think that this conflict will certainly come to an end in the next few weeks," Wright told ABC News's Martha Raddatz on "This Week." "Could be sooner than that,...

US demanding countries assist with ship escorts in Strait of Hormuz: UN ambassador 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 2:12 pm

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said the U.S. is demanding that international allies help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in Iran. "President Trump is calling upon the world, saying the entire world is affected," Waltz told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union." "Iran can't hold your...

How Congress became NASA’s partner for the Artemis return to the moon

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 2:00 pm

The 2026 version of the NASA authorization bill that passed out of Senate Commerce is as different from the 2010 legislation as day to night.

Zelensky: Russia providing Iran with Shahed drones used against US bases

By: The Hill

Published on: March 15, 2026, 1:37 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia provided Iran Shahed drones that were later used on U.S. bases. “First of all, Russia gave drones already, these Shaheds. They are using Iranian licenses. You know that they built and produced a lot of drones, they gave them. I have 100 percent facts that they — that...