Maher on support for Iran strikes: 'I just don’t get what liberals don’t get about liberation'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:26 pm

Late-night comedian Bill Maher said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about President Trump’s ongoing military operation against Iran, “unless he puts boots on the ground.” “I just don’t get what liberals don’t get about liberation,” he said during Friday's episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," adding that he sees “so much happiness” from the Iranian people....

Daines's last-minute retirement maneuver leaves Capitol Hill stunned — and some frustrated

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

Sen. Steve Daines’s (R-Mont.) decision not to seek reelection — and last-minute switcheroo for his preferred candidate — caught the political world off-guard this week as it slammed the door on a competitive election process in polarizing fashion. Daines, a two-term senator, sent shockwaves across Washington and Montana with a maneuver that saw Kurt Alme,...

How Trump can make a deal to save the Great Salt Lake

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

The crisis warrants presidential attention: the lake affects air quality for millions of Americans, sustains major Western industries, and supports a multibillion-dollar regional economy. 

No, Trump is not going to cancel the midterms

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

Greene has had to deal with some truly vile death threats of her own in recent years — surely she knows better. Irresponsible words and conjecture, most especially in the “Age of Trump,” can go sideways in an instant.  

Trump chides Supreme Court, says it hasn’t had ‘guts to do what’s right’

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:51 pm

President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court again on Friday, voicing deep frustration with “a number” of recent decisions that have included the rejection of his signature tariff policy and his attempts to federalize the National Guard, among other setbacks. “I think the Supreme Court ought to be ashamed of itself for a lot...

Trump revamps war on drugs with ‘Shield of the Americas’ endeavor

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:26 pm

President Trump on Saturday announced a new coalition to counter drug trafficking and cartels during the inaugural “Shield of the Americas" summit in Miami. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand-new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels plaguing our region,” Trump said during the event, which convened a range of...

New York’s big bet on congestion relief is paying off

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

The results are transformative and undeniable.

United CEO: Airfare likely to rise as jet fuel prices surge

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 3:50 pm

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned this week that soaring jet fuel prices tied to conflict in the Middle East could soon push airline ticket prices higher. Kirby, following an event at Harvard University, noted that while the demand for air travel was still strong, the carrier would likely feel a “meaningful” impact on its...

From Redcoats to robots: AI is challenging our republic's future

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 3:00 pm

If we are to survive as a republic, we must remain faithful to the constitutional structure that afforded us the stability that we have enjoyed for over two centuries.

19 states approved permanent daylight saving time. Why they still have to change their clocks

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 3:00 pm

They want to observe daylight saving time year-round. Here's why they can't.

Hegseth on reports of Russia helping Iran: ‘No one’s putting us in danger’

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 2:59 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuffed concerns that Russia is supporting Iran amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operation in the Middle East. Hegseth said “no one’s putting us in danger” when asked by CBS News’s Major Garrett about reports that Russia provided information to Iran to help them target U.S. bases in the Middle East.  “We’re...

Which congressional lawmakers aren't seeking reelection in 2026?

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 2:42 pm

With less than a year to go before the 2026 midterms, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are making decisions as campaign season inches closer. In total, 63 congressional lawmakers and one House delegate, 39 of them Republicans, are not seeking reelection. Of that group, 12 senators are retiring or seeking higher office, over 10...

Don’t turn banks into citizenship police

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 2:00 pm

President Trump is reportedly considering an order requiring financial institutions to check customers' citizenship, which could erode trust in financial services, create confusion and hardship for customers, and raise constitutional concerns.

IRS reminds parents of these tax credits worth thousands

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 2:00 pm

(NEXSTAR) – Paying taxes is hard enough, so leaving additional money on the table should be avoided at all costs. Last week, the Internal Revenue Service advised parents and families not to overlook available tax credits that could significantly lower their tax burdens – or even boost their refunds. The first step, according to the...

Republican Darrell Issa not seeking reelection

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 1:57 pm

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced Friday that he would not seek reelection to his newly redrawn southern California seat, adding uncertainty to the GOP's efforts to cling to its narrow House majority in the midterms. Issa, who has served in the House since 2001, wrote in a statement that it was “the right time for...