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DNC delivers blow to progressives on Israel issues
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Democrats rejected one divisive resolution on Israel and avoided formally weighing in on several others at its meeting in New Orleans on Thursday — but that’s far from the end of the tensions over Israel in the party. A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel...
Madman theory: Playing crazy doesn’t work — in diplomacy or in love
Both political scientists and relationship therapists agree that performed and manufactured chaos almost never works as a power move — not between nations and not between people.
Vance seeks to save fragile ceasefire at expected Islamabad trip
Vice President Vance is facing his biggest challenge yet Friday as he leads U.S. negotiations with Iran on saving a fragile ceasefire and turning it into a lasting peace. It's a spot with heavy implications for the remainder of President Trump's term, and for Vance's own next steps, as he's widely seen as Trump's heir...
Trump’s latest tariffs face trade court showdown
President Trump's new tariffs are headed for a court showdown Friday. The U.S. Court of International Trade will take the bench to consider Trump's 10-percent global levy he imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariffs as illegal over his use of emergency powers to impose them. Democratic-led states and small businesses are...
Harris invites 2028 speculation with speech in New York to Al Sharpton-hosted event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is increasingly behaving like a candidate in waiting for the 2028 presidential election. Harris — who lost the 2024 presidential election to President Trump — is stepping up her public and online presence, frequently weighing in on the war in Iran, and notably declining to shut down speculation on a future...
Ceasefire may bring modest respite at the pump
This week’s drop in oil prices following the Iran war ceasefire could bring some modest respite for consumers at the pump — if the truce holds. However, analysts also say that even in the long term, Iran may not want to give up its leverage over a key oil choke point, the Strait of Hormuz, which...
Prediction markets ramp up DC messaging amid lawmaker pushback
Prediction markets are making their presence known in Washington with eye-catching advertising and events, as the platforms face growing criticism from lawmakers concerned about insider trading and markets linked to war and death. Kalshi launched an ad campaign in D.C. last week, with messages displayed in Metro cars, at bus stops and on the sides of buildings to counter the concerns that have plagued the site in recent months. In bold black lettering on the...
Trump urges Hungarians to 'get out and vote for' ally Orbán as election looms
President Trump is encouraging Hungarians to “get out and vote” for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reelection as the country prepares to head to the polls on Sunday. Trump praised his close ally as a “truly strong and powerful Leader” in a Truth Social post on Thursday, crediting him with helping reach “new heights of cooperation and...
xAI sues Colorado over new AI law
Billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is suing Colorado over a new state law that seeks to regulate the rapidly evolving technology. The company, xAI, filed a lawsuit against Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) on Thursday, seeking to block enforcement of a 2024 law that requires developers of “high-risk” systems to protect consumers against...
Casey Means’s brother says ‘conversations happening’ in surgeon general confirmation process
Senior White House adviser Calley Means said on Thursday that “conversations are ongoing” amid doubts over whether his sister, surgeon general nominee Casey Means, has enough votes in the Senate for confirmation. Calley Means was asked during an appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill” whether the White House still expected Casey Means to be the next...
Airlines hike fees: Here's what it costs to check a bag now
Major airlines are hiking bag fees as fuel prices rise. Here's what it costs to check a bag now.
Nancy Guthrie case could be solved by new tech: DNA expert
DNA expert Cece Moore joined NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin on "Brian Entin Investigates."
Judge orders Pentagon to restore press access
The Pentagon is obstructing reporters and defying an earlier court order that required it to restore access to credentialed journalists covering the Department of Defense (DOD), a U.S. judge in Washington ruled Thursday — a blow to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempts to limit media access. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman said Defense officials must...
Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow' on Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow' on Iran NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday the alliance’s members were “a bit slow, to say the least,” on aiding the U.S. in the early days of...
