Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time, read to New York City preschoolers

By: The Hill

Published on: April 19, 2026, 2:33 am

A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first meeting between the two men coming just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. The pair read to children at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center...

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

By: The Hill

Published on: April 19, 2026, 1:10 am

Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the pontiff sought to downplay a days-long clash with President Trump and said he didn't want to engage in a public debate with the president. The pope said earlier on Saturday that some of the coverage of his comments throughout his papal visit to...

Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 11:11 pm

Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island, according to a new Miami Herald poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that 68 percent of Cubans strongly or somewhat disapprove of the administration’s push to deport undocumented Cuban nationals without criminal...

Sunday shows preview: Donald Trump, Iran spar over Strait of Hormuz control as ceasefire deadline nears

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 10:01 pm

President Trump and Iranian officials are sparring over control of the Strait of Hormuz after the president deployed a U.S. blockade to the critical path of transit for much of the world's oil and gas. The strait reopened Friday morning, one day after Israel and Lebanon called for a 10-day ceasefire in compliance with Iran's...

Murphy tells US, world progressives to take 'lessons' from Hungary elections

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 9:58 pm

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary can offer a roadmap for rebuilding democracy. Murphy told the crowd at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona that the U.S. faced “the most...

Gallego, seen as a Democratic model, faces new scrutiny

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 9:00 pm

Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) has been held up as a model for the Democratic Party's future since winning his Senate seat in 2024, with colleagues praising his skills as a communicator who succeeded during a time when other Democrats have struggled. He has drawn consistent praise for his authenticity and for his ability to connect...

FBI Director Kash Patel bashes media over Atlantic story, threatens lawsuit

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 8:46 pm

FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after the magazine reported that his colleagues have grown alarmed by what it described as episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. “See you and your entire entourage of false reporting in court... But do keep at it with the fake news, actual malice standard...

DOJ won’t contribute to France’s probe of Musk’s X: Report

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 7:29 pm

The Justice Department (DOJ) has informed French authorities that it will not contribute to an investigation into billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reported that the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs accused authorities of attempting to use the criminal legal system in France...

New York’s race-based STEM programs face constitutional challenges

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has been sued for using race-based eligibility rules that discriminate against white and Asian-American students, violating the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.

Appeals court green lights Trump's White House ballroom construction through June

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 6:58 pm

A three-judge federal appeals panel on Friday allowed construction on President Trump's White House ballroom to go forward into June, a move that came one day after a federal judge limited the project to "below-ground construction." The panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration a stay of...

Megyn Kelly blasts Trump, Hegseth over religious rhetoric: 'Just don’t lie'

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 6:56 pm

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly slammed President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over their recent controversial comments about religion. The president received flak from some of his political base after he posted an AI-generated image of what appeared to be him as Jesus Christ on social media. He later took down the controversial image, claiming...

Who are the missing or dead scientists with connections to government research?

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 6:54 pm

Ten scientists who are missing or dead have connections to government research.

Why summer is the most dangerous season for teen drivers; and where it’s worst

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 6:03 pm

Teen driver fatalities have seen a significant 17.2% increase in the last two years.

US military prepares to board Iran-linked vessels

By: The Hill

Published on: April 18, 2026, 6:00 pm

The U.S. military is readying to board ships linked to Iran and seize commercial vessels in international waters in the coming days as President Trump looks to expand a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal military planning, told The Hill...