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Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 3:48 am

Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), setting up a key November matchup in the battle to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.). Powell, a political fundraiser, defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh (D), a member of a prominent Democratic family...

Nebraska secretary of state loses GOP primary

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 3:22 am

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen (R) is projected to lose his slot as the state’s top elections official to a primary challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won Tuesday's Republican primary in the Cornhusker State, leading the incumbent by roughly 6 percentage points with a little over half of votes...

'Melania' director to scout 'Rush Hour 4' sites while with Trump in China

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 2:52 am

Brett Ratner, the director of “Melania,” joined President Trump’s Tuesday trip to China in an effort to scout “Rush Hour 4” sites for filming, according to multiple news outlets. Ratner boarded Air Force One on Tuesday as a part of the Trump administration’s delegation alongside Cabinet members, tech giants and corporate CEOs. Ratner’s spokeswoman, Victoria...

Obama backs Talarico in Texas

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 1:13 am

Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State to support his Senate campaign. The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Texas governor, at a taco shop in Austin, according to The Associated Press.  The group went...

Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 1:07 am

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is projected to face off this fall against former state Sen. Lynne Walz (D) for another term leading the Cornhusker State, according to Decision Desk HQ. Pillen, a first-term governor, is running for reelection with President Trump’s support after successfully defeating a Trump-backed challenger for the 2022 nomination. Walz, a distant...

Ricketts, Osborn set for November Senate showdown, with Democrat expected to drop bid

By: The Hill

Published on: May 13, 2026, 1:04 am

Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is set for a general election showdown against independent Dan Osborn, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. Osborn, the independent veteran and mechanic who came surprisingly close to ousting Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in 2024, represents Democrats’ best hope of ousting Ricketts this fall in a state President Trump won by...

Social Security COLA for 2027 expected to jump as inflation rises, estimate shows

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:43 pm

Social Security beneficiaries could see a substantial bump in their checks in 2027, according to an early projection from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).

Trump picks new acting ICE director

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:42 pm

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to The Hill's broadcast partner NewsNation that President Trump will select Dave Venturella to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an acting capacity after the departure of Todd Lyons, who is currently serving as the acting ICE chief. Lyons is expected to leave the...

Inflation spikes in April

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:13 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Inflation spikes to 3.8% in April amid Iran shock The annual inflation rate shot higher in April as the war in Iran drove up energy and food prices, according to data released Tuesday by the Labor...

Wife says Transportation chief Sean Duffy 'not a corrupt man' amid family road trip criticism

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:40 pm

The wife of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday said that her husband is not a “corrupt man” after a watchdog group urged the inspector general to investigate the couple’s newest reality series, “The Great American Road Trip.” “I don't think anybody can accuse my husband of not having done his job well. In fact,...

Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:05 pm

Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has departed the disaster relief agency in yet another leadership upheaval. A memo to FEMA staff on Tuesday disclosed that Evans was departing, according to Politico’s E&E News. Evans had been in charge of FEMA since December, after David Richardson, her predecessor as...

Marty Makary's tenure as head of FDA ends with 'difficulty'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:03 pm

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down on Tuesday, capping weeks of pressure and rumors that his job was in jeopardy. The agency’s top food regulator, Kyle Diamantas, will take over, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump told reporters ahead of his trip to China on Tuesday that Makary had been “having some difficulty” in the role. ...