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12 dead in Missouri plane crash, authorities say

By: The Hill

Published on: June 15, 2026, 3:07 am

A plane crashed in a Missouri field on Sunday during a skydiving outing, killing all twelve people on board, officials said. Chad Anderson, the sheriff of Bates County, Missouri, told reporters that the plane crashed at roughly 11:30 a.m. CST, shortly after departing Butler Memorial Airport. The airport is roughly 60 miles outside of Kansas...

Graham ‘concerned’ that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration

By: The Hill

Published on: June 15, 2026, 2:00 am

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” that the U.S. and Iranian governments have “different” views of the deal that the two sides have agreed to. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will...

Democrats hold 5-point edge over GOP ahead of midterms: Poll

By: The Hill

Published on: June 15, 2026, 1:20 am

A plurality of respondents to a recent NBC News survey said they want Democrats to win back control of Congress, with less than five months before the midterms. The poll, conducted from May 29 through June 7, found that 49 percent of 2,400 registered voters want Democrats to control Congress after the November elections. Forty-four...

Pence cast doubt on possibility of US, Iran peace deal before Trump announcement

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 10:12 pm

Former Vice President Mike Pence cast doubt on the possibility of a deal between Iran and the U.S. over the two countries’ war shortly before President Trump announced a deal has been reached on Sunday. “My concern right now is not with the intentions of the president. Look, I think the president has earned a...

Carville says El-Sayed can defeat Rogers in Michigan Senate race

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 10:08 pm

Democratic strategist James Carville said Sunday that Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed can beat former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in Michigan's Senate race in November. “Can Abdul El-Sayed beat Mike Rogers in a red-tinged swing state?” NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt asked Carville on “The Hill Sunday.” “Well, sure he can, but he has to be the nominee...

Trump announces deal with Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 10:05 pm

President Trump announced Sunday that his administration has reached a deal with the Iranian government, signaling a potential end to the three-and-a-half-month conflict in the Middle East. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free...

Vance says he’ll examine political future after midterms

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 9:52 pm

Vice President Vance said he’ll explore next steps for his political career after the midterm elections as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid stirs. “Usha and I will absolutely sit down and talk about what comes next for our family," Vance told CBS, noting it will be after the November elections.  "The way I...

Trump's beefing with allies goes under microscope at G7

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 9:00 pm

President Trump is slated to come face-to-face with traditional U.S. allies next week as the Group of Seven (G7) nations convene in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France, amid simmering tensions between the U.S. leader and a number of member nations. It’s been just a year since Trump abruptly left last year’s meeting in Alberta, Canada, saying he...

McConnell admitted to hospital

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 7:51 pm

Retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, according to a spokesperson. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” said David Popp, a senior adviser to the Kentucky senator. Popp did not provide further details on why McConnell was admitted to the hospital. McConnell...

Stephen A. Smith open to Trump debate amid Knicks feud

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 7:21 pm

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he's open to debating President Trump amid their feud over the president's presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks lost the game. Smith has suggested that the two debate one another over policies and issues. The president, however, has accused the...

Iran deal comes under fire from Democrats before it is inked

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 7:19 pm

Democratic lawmakers throughout the weekend have criticized a prospective deal between the U.S. and Iranian governments, before the two sides finalize an agreement.  Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said on "Fox News Sunday" that the U.S. would be receiving “less” under a proposed deal with Iran than...

Warner says Clayton has ‘right temperament’ for national intelligence director role

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 6:58 pm

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton has the “right temperament” for the role of director of national intelligence amid ongoing concerns with Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s temporary appointment.  “I know Jay. I think he's got the right temperament. I've...

Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 6:18 pm

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday poked at the prospect that the U.S. and Iran will soon make a deal, accusing President Trump of saying the two countries have been close to a deal "38 or 39 different times." The Trump administration expects the U.S. and Iran to finalize a peace deal to...

Senate Republican on FISA holdup: ‘Stop playing the politics’

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 6:06 pm

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) on Sunday slammed her fellow lawmakers after both chambers of Congress failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “We — not only do we have the World Cup, we have a lot of America's 250 celebrations that we see all across the...