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McConnell admitted to hospital

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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

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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

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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 that...

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

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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'

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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’

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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...

The Fish and Wildlife Service's hunting and fishing expansion benefits everyone

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 6:00 pm

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to open over 95 percent of the National Wildlife Refuge System to hunters and anglers, which would create over 1,450 new opportunities and boost rural economies.

Hegseth says Hezbollah-Israel strikes won't impact US-Iran peace deal

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 5:10 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday said strikes traded between Hezbollah and Israel won’t impact the U.S.-Iran peace deal, hours ahead of a scheduled electronic signing for the agreement. “From all I know, we are on track. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. There's logistics involved into how these things...

America's public health programs must cover medically tailored meals

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 5:00 pm

When you prescribe the nourishing meals that people require, they get healthier — and the system spends less. 

America doesn't have to start at Square 1 to fight Medicare fraud

By: The Hill

Published on: June 14, 2026, 5:00 pm

The government is right to focus on fraud, waste and abuse. But its oversight efforts should be targeted, data-driven and aligned with demonstrated risk. 

Mullin on FISA lapse: Threat level 'highest it’s ever been'

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 4:33 pm

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday said the department is facing a threat level that’s the "highest it’s ever been” with the lapse of spy powers authorized by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The powers expired on Friday after lawmakers chose not to extend the warrantless surveillance of individuals living...

Stephen A. Smith on political future: I only want 'the big job'

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 4:32 pm

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith laid out his political ambitions in a Sunday interview, saying he would only seek the presidency if he were to ever run for public office. "I'm not interested in being no vice president. I'm not interested in being number two,” he said when asked by Kasie Hunt on CNN's "State...

Trump warns Israel, Iran to 'not blow' emerging peace deal

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 4:03 pm

President Trump on Sunday warned Israel and Iran to "not blow" the finalization of an emerging peace deal amid strikes in Lebanon. "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," Trump wrote on Truth Social after he signaled Saturday that...

Trump, Hegseth lean on GOP to move defense dollars

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Published on: June 14, 2026, 4:00 pm

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in a full court press to sell GOP lawmakers on a massive funding injection for the Pentagon’s budget. Hegseth this past week spoke with senior House Republicans in at least two separate conversations to discuss military spending, with the most recent taking place Thursday at the Pentagon....