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Johnson underscores concern about gas prices as midterms approach

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 4:05 pm

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday reiterated his concerns about high gas prices as the GOP looks to hang on to its slim majority in the lower chamber this November. Since the war in Iran began in late February, gas prices have skyrocketed, with Tehran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. In a Sunday...

Trump’s credibility gap is hurting America

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 4:00 pm

President Trump's lies and policy flip-flops have created a credibility gap, causing foreign allies and adversaries to not take him seriously and endangering national security.

Trump, GOP make midterm appeal to farmers with China deal, farm bill

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Published on: May 17, 2026, 4:00 pm

The Trump administration and GOP lawmakers are seeking to win over U.S. farmers, a core constituency for the president during his 2016 and 2024 White House wins that has been aggravated by rising prices caused by his trade policies and the Iran war. Ahead of a midterm election season where the GOP is working to...

Graham on Cassidy loss: 'No room in GOP' to 'destroy' Trump agenda

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Published on: May 17, 2026, 3:18 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said there’s “no room” within the Republican party to “destroy” President Trump’s agenda, a day after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) failed to advance to a runoff for his seat in the upper chamber. It also comes as the president backs similar efforts to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) for...

The hidden crisis driving youth crime in America

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 3:00 pm

Addressing childhood trauma is one of the most effective crime-prevention strategies available.

'We're in for a bad year': Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 2:29 pm

As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors.

Massie hits back at Trump criticism: 'I think that's going to help my fundraising'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 2:20 pm

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said President Trump’s Truth Social posts geared towards unseating him will only boost fundraising for his campaign. “I think that's going to help my fundraising at ThomasMassie.com. Every time he tweets about me, it's good for, you know, some money coming in, because people don't like that,” Massie said...

After the triumph of Artemis II, now comes the hard part

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 2:00 pm

Artemis III will now take place in low Earth orbit.

When is Memorial Day? This year, as early as possible

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 1:42 pm

Next year, it will be as late as possible.

Senate parliamentarian rules against Trump’s White House ballroom funding in budget bill

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 1:31 pm

The Senate parliamentarian late Saturday ruled against the $1 billion provision intended to fund President Trump’s White House ballroom in the budget reconciliation package. The guidance, according to Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, states that "a project as complex and large in scale as Trump’s...

Sick of spam calls? See which states file the most complaints

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 1:00 pm

In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 2.6 million complaints – some states had far more than others.

How Trump could stop losing in Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 1:00 pm

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, and must now focus on building an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reviving arms control, and expanding the Abraham Accords in order to restore regional stability.

Trump turns eye to 'disloyal' Massie after Cassidy ouster

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Published on: May 17, 2026, 12:18 pm

President Trump has turned his eye toward Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ahead of the lawmaker's Tuesday primary after leading efforts to eject Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) from his seat. “Tom Massie of Kentucky, the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman in the history of our Country, is an even bigger insult to our Nation than...

Ice cream sold in 17 states may contain metal fragments: Recall

By: The Hill

Published on: May 17, 2026, 11:41 am

Check your freezers!