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Luna: Trump should pardon soldier accused of Maduro bet

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 1:56 pm

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Thursday called for President Trump to pardon for the U.S. Army soldier accused of raking in more than $400,000 after betting on the capture of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina who was involved in the planning of...

Trump lived by the conspiracy theory — now he pays the price

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 1:30 pm

Trump is finally discovering what it’s like to be on the losing end of a conspiracy theory.

Trump’s decline is an emergency: Why doesn't Congress treat it like one? 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 1:00 pm

We need to put aside fantasies about impeachment and the 25th Amendment and focus on fixes we can actually implement. So let’s have Congress pass a bill that gives the Gang of Eight immediate and unredacted access to all of the president’s medical records. 

Former NATO commander: Halting mine-laying vessels 'key to unlocking' Strait of Hormuz

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:53 pm

Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO allied supreme commander, suggested on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely hinges on the U.S. military’s ability to stop Iranian mines from being laid in the waterway. “Strategically, what we ought to be doing is going after these small boats before they get underway. And...

Cut better deals, but don’t shutter data centers

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:30 pm

U.S. political leaders should reject a witless “yes or no” debate on data centers.

Capital One to pay $425 million settlement: Who qualifies, and how much could they get?

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:20 pm

A Virginia Court has given final approval of a class action lawsuit settlement that alleged the banking company failed to raise interest rates on the 360 Savings account.

New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:14 pm

New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman over his ties to President Trump and the issue of health care as the Nassau County executive vies for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) seat this fall. “Bruce Blakeman won't change,” says a narrator in the 15-second ad titled “Won’t Change," which was first shared with The Hill. The ad...

California Democrats seek front-runner; Trump’s Iran standoff escalates: Join Friday's Whole Hog

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:10 pm

Democrats are struggling to rally behind a single contender in California’s high‑stakes gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, how long will President Trump tolerate tensions with Iran before taking further action? Plus, are Republicans preparing for the possibility of a blue wave in the upcoming midterm elections? The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to...

Democrats, not Trump, started the gerrymander fight 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

Democrats in charge of states like California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York will pay for imposing unpopular and arrogant policies on voters, with less representation in the House and ultimately fewer Electoral College votes.

Whole Hog Politics: Onward to the gerrymandering apocalypse

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are having a helluva time picking their next governor, what with the sex scandals and the nonpartisan primary. But the issue lurking...

Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 11:55 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their temporary truce...

77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 11:54 am

A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global economy, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that roughly 77 percent of registered U.S. voters said Trump bears at least some responsibility for the...

Live updates: Hegseth, Caine hold Pentagon briefing amid ceasefire

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 11:46 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will provide an update on the state of play in the Iran war on Friday morning, three days after President Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire. The fight between the countries has turned into a tit-for-tat of gunboat diplomacy with a double blockade....