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Massie teases 2028 comeback after primary loss to Trump-backed challenger

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 6:14 pm

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for the 2028 election, less than a week after losing his primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump. “I filed with FEC for the 2028 House race,” Massie wrote on social media. “This allows me to raise funds to continue...

From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 6:00 pm

Congressman Jeff Crank believes that blockchain technology can help the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon track service members' records more efficiently, reducing wait times for veterans seeking benefits and improving the overall process.

Wall Street Journal board warns Trump against ‘economic bailout’ in Iran deal

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 5:38 pm

The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Sunday pushed back on the reported terms of a peace deal being negotiated by the Trump administration and Iranian government. The board wrote that while the administration “can claim real achievements” from the war, the ceasefire period “may deliver a strategic setback” for the U.S.  Multiple outlets reported...

Graham hails Trump's Abraham Accords push after Iran deal criticism: 'Brilliant'

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 5:33 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday voiced support for President Trump's proposal that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states join the Abraham Accords as part of the U.S. and Iran's negotiations to end conflict in the region. Graham called the expansion "simply brilliant" adding that it would result "in the most significant change in...

Trump’s ego is one of the biggest threats to the Republican majority

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 5:00 pm

The Republican hold on the Senate is more tenuous today than it was before Trump’s score settling irrational endorsement of Paxton.

Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 4:42 pm

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) signaled a shift this week on mid-decade redistricting, softening his earlier skepticism as battles over congressional maps intensify nationwide ahead of November’s midterms. Ferguson had previously raised concerns about drawing a new map, warning it could trigger legal challenges and public backlash in a state where Democrats already hold...

GOP hopes for legislative wins show signs of slipping away 

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 4:00 pm

Some Republicans are growing increasingly worried that the delay in passing a major immigration enforcement funding bill could force them to punt other key priorities, as the party works to lock in as many legislative wins as possible and blunt Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms. GOP lawmakers are eyeing a third party-line spending package...

GLP-1s take bite out of stomach weight-loss surgeries: Research

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:38 pm

Two of the most common bariatric procedures are gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass.  

Rising travel demand pushing US hotel rates to new highs, expert says

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:35 pm

Hentschel said rates continue to increase because the industry can't build hotels fast enough to keep up with demand.

What is — and isn't — open for Memorial Day 2026?

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:30 pm

Forgot something for your cookout? You're in luck.

Tillis ramps up criticism of DOJ compensation fund: ‘It‘s politically tone deaf’

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:26 pm

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took another swipe at the Department of Justice's (DOJ) nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, an initiative that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized in recent days. "I call it a payout pot for punks," Tillis said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union." "It makes no sense. So,...

How to take the asymmetry out of asymmetric war

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:00 pm

On this Memorial Day, it is particularly relevant to make the case again as to why the terms asymmetric and hybrid are misplaced in examining war. 

Watch live: Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 3:00 pm

President Trump will give remarks Monday afternoon during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a tradition set to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. The president, in a post online, took a swipe at critics of his administration in a message for the holiday. "Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect...

Blanche revamps push for Trump's ballroom after White House shooting

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 2:51 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the shooting near the White House over the weekend reiterates the need for President Trump's ballroom. Blanche, in a federal court filing on Sunday, argued the incident “underscores the critical need for top level, state of the art security at the White House, including the Ballroom.” The filing was...

Trump urges Gulf allies to join Abraham Accords amid US-Iran talks

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 2:08 pm

President Trump on Monday called for Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords amid talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to hostilities in the Middle East. The pressure comes as the two nations are reportedly working on a deal to extend the ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of...