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Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 3:03 am

The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability Agenda," a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen...

Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: 'People should have second chances'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 2:42 am

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that "people should have second chances." Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, "The dude has...

What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 1:54 am

The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs.

Transgender Idahoans sue over bathroom law

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 12:48 am

Six transgender Idaho residents on Thursday sued the state over a new law banning them from using sex-designated public restrooms in public buildings and private businesses, asking a federal judge to strike the law from the books. Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union and its Idaho-based affiliate, along with Lambda Legal, filed the lawsuit...

How to get a discounted TSA PreCheck membership, starting May 1

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 12:05 am

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers.

Top GOP super PAC: Senate majority at risk

By: The Hill

Published on: May 1, 2026, 12:00 am

The Koch-backed Republican super PAC Americans For Prosperity (AFP) warned in a memo that the GOP-controlled majority in the Senate is at risk unless senators focus on the cost of living. AFP's senior adviser Emily Seidel and Executive Director Nathan Nascimento pointed to the risk and warned that internal polling suggests that "for the first...

What to know about the Voting Rights Act after historic Supreme Court decision 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 11:50 pm

In a 6-3 decision on Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant implications for future applications of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which activists have long used to push for new electoral lines that protect the voting power of historically disenfranchised...

Hegseth complicates Iran war 60-day clock 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 11:20 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth complicates Iran war 60-day clock Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued on Thursday that the 60-day clock for the war with Iran stopped when President Trump announced a ceasefire with Tehran. © AP The president notified...

Path forward on reconciliation 2.0 steep with challenges

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 11:17 pm

The House took a major step in passing a Senate bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday, but the tougher fight over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol still lies ahead. Republicans are aiming to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years through...

Trump jettisons Casey Means

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 11:12 pm

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Trump jettisons Casey Means President Trump is on to his third surgeon general nominee: on Thursday he dropped Casey Means and tapped Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier. © Greg Nash Moving on from Means is a blow to...

Inflation spiked as Iran war raged

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 10:42 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Inflation hit 3.5 percent in March as Iran war drove prices higher Prices grew at a far faster rate in March as the war in Iran drove a significant increase in inflation, according to data released...

Fetterman on Platner after Mills exits Maine Senate race: 'Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him'

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 10:34 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) made it clear that he’s not thrilled with Graham Platner (D) becoming the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, declaring that “Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him” because of his liberal policy positions and controversial statements. “Democrats really, really like Platner in Maine but the Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him,” Fetterman said when asked...

Trump criticizes New York Times, 'stupid CNN' Iran war coverage

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 10:29 pm

President Trump on Thursday blasted The New York Times and CNN over their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, calling the latter outlet "stupid" and claiming the former's coverage was "actually seditious." Trump had signed an executive order to expand workers’ access to retirement savings during an event in the Oval Office when he...

Oil briefly hits 4-year high

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 10:25 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Brent briefly reaches four-year high Global oil prices surged to a four-year high overnight before retreating somewhat early Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the prospect of a deal to end the conflict looks dim. © AFP via Getty Images The price of Brent crude oil,...

Johnson says 'we're not at war' as Iran clock approaches 60 days

By: The Hill

Published on: April 30, 2026, 10:14 pm

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that the U.S. is “not at war” with Iran, as the 60-day mark since Congress was notified of the conflict approaches. “I don’t think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a peace,” Johnson told NBC...