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Democrats unveil drug pricing policy roadmap ahead of midterms

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:41 pm

Senate Democrats on Tuesday released a blueprint of proposals to lower prescription drug costs, as Democrats focus on affordability to provide a counter message to the White House and help Democrats win back control of Congress. High prescription drug costs are a persistent concern for voters of both parties. President Trump has been touting his own efforts of voluntary pricing deals...

Cornyn non-committal on Blanche's confirmation as attorney general after meeting

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 6:20 pm

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday for what he described as a “positive interview,” but did not commit to backing his nomination to head the Department of Justice.  “I will not make a decision on confirmation until after that briefing and completion of his hearing before the committee,”...

'The View' hosts challenge Vance on race: 'Where do Americans of color fit in this vision?'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:58 pm

"The View" hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin on Tuesday pressed Vice President Vance on the Trump administration's removal of Black history from sites around the country and the dismantling of majority-Black voting districts. Goldberg asked Vance what Black people did “to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color.” “You...

Jeffries urges Rubio to ensure Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother gets visa for World Cup

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:56 pm

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha can attend her son’s next FIFA World Cup match. Cape Verde on Monday played to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta against Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites. That was in part thanks...

Trump special envoy Kristi Noem joins mining firm as adviser

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:50 pm

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has joined the advisory board of Canadian mineral exploration firm NovaRed Mining, the company announced Tuesday. Noem, who now serves as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, will work in a strategic advisory role as the company seeks to acquire and advance critical mineral exploration projects using...

Vance fires back at MLB over San Francisco Giants Pride Bible verses

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:44 pm

Vice President Vance mocked Major League Baseball for issuing a warning to a handful of San Francisco Giants players who wore Bible verses on their Pride Night ball caps during a recent game. The three players, pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, wore Pride Night hats with Bible verses written on them when...

FBI thwarts White House UFC attack; Are taxpayers actually funding Trump’s ballroom?

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:43 pm

⚽ Plus: Iran’s World Cup team ordered to quickly leave US, says coach {beacon}   It’s Tuesday. The World Cup storyline of Scottish soccer fans taking over Boston has gotten even funnier. The Boston Globe reports that some bars literally ran out of beer last weekend. One bar’s COO says she had never seen anything like it in...

What to know about the Anthropic models takedown

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:34 pm

Anthropic took down its newest AI models last week, after the Trump administration slapped the company with an export control order requiring it to block foreign nationals from accessing its latest technology. The order comes amid concerns about the potential capability to bypass the models’ guardrails, sparking yet another dispute between Anthropic and the administration....

Charlamagne tha God: White House standard set by Obamas 'no longer exists'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:20 pm

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said that a standard of “decency and class and poise and intelligence” set by the Obamas doesn’t “exist” anymore, comments that come after derogatory remarks by a fighter aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama during the White House UFC event. “I don't know why you MAGA lovers do that,...

UK bans social media for kids under 16 — companies should do more!

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:09 pm

tech companies know exactly what concerns parents have. They know the research. They know the criticism. They know the risks. So they should not wait for a judge, a jury or a government mandate.   

'The View' hosts press Vance over Trump 'I love inflation' comment: 'Are you his interpreter?'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 5:07 pm

Vice President Vance sparred with the hosts of ABC’s “The View” Tuesday over President Trump’s recent comments on inflation. The show’s co-hosts pressed Vance on Trump’s comments on affordability and inflation while he appeared on the show to promote his new book. When co-host Ana Navarro brought up Trump’s “I love the inflation” comment from...

Pence says ‘YOLO caucus’ should ‘follow their conscience’

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 4:56 pm

Former Vice President Mike Pence urged Republican lawmakers who have lost their primaries to challengers or have decided not to run for reelection to let their consciences guide them, when asked whether they will work with the Trump administration or stand up to the administration. “My advice to them is just follow your conscience,” Pence,...

Vance admits to being 'conspiracy theorist' on Epstein after NYT report

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 4:54 pm

Vice President Vance admitted that he considers himself a conspiracy theorist when it comes to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While on ABC’s “The View” Tuesday to discuss his new book, Vance was asked about the New York Times article published last week that detailed closed-door administration meetings on how to handle the spread of...

Let's not revive the predatory mortgages Barney Frank eliminated

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 4:30 pm

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in response to the 2008 financial crisis to protect borrowers from predatory lending practices and ensure that lenders verify borrowers' ability to repay before making a loan.