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Armed Services Republicans 'very concerned' about US troops withdrawal from Germany

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 4:12 pm

The chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Service committees on Saturday expressed they are "very concerned" about the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid President Trump's feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump on Wednesday had announced that he was reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany. "We are very concerned by the...

In 2026, 'learn to code' has become 'learn to nurse'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 4:00 pm

Healthcare isn’t going anywhere, and can’t be outsourced.

How far did the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision go? 

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 4:00 pm

The Supreme Court’s invalidation of Louisiana’s congressional map has triggered a swirling debate about just how fundamentally the justices altered the Voting Rights Act landscape. Even the justices themselves disagree. The conservative majority brands it as merely an update. The liberal dissenters say it's nothing short of demolishing the landmark 1965 law. It has left...

Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: 'We won’t stop fighting'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 3:25 pm

Democrats are pushing back on a recent court ruling that blocked doctors’ ability to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispense the drug through the mail, arguing it will significantly restrict reproductive care nationwide. “A court packed with Trump-appointed extremists decided to make medication abortion harder to access,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said...

Bard College president exits as Epstein ties draw scrutiny

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 3:12 pm

Leon Botstein announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the longtime president of Bard College amid scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Botstein wrote in an email obtained by The Associated Press that he would retire at the end of June, ending his decades-long tenure at the helm of...

Maher knocks Trump administration over latest Comey indictment: ‘Going a little crazy’

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 3:03 pm

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday quipped that the Trump administration is "going a little crazy" with its second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over an alleged threat to President Trump's life. Maher used his "Real Time" monologue to segue from the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to the Comey...

What is dynamic pricing and could it impact your grocery bill?

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 3:00 pm

You may have already noticed an influx of digital price tags at your local grocery store. Here's why some are concerned about them.

Do states that spend more on education get better grades?

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 2:44 pm

(NEXSTAR) - No matter where you live in the United States, you'd like to know that your children are getting the best education possible. Sadly though, some states place a stronger emphasis on education than others and invest significantly more money in their systems. But does it equal better grades for students? The National Education...

Rogan rips 'ridiculous' Kimmel backlash over Melania Trump joke

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 2:15 pm

Podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday ripped the "ridiculous" backlash against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made days before a gunman attempted to target President Trump and other officials at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner last weekend. Kimmel held a mock roast on his show last week, during which he joked...

Colorblind Constitution: The Roberts court ends a 'sordid business'

By: The Hill

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

This decision will cement the legacy of the Roberts Court in moving the country toward a colorblind system of laws.

House Republican calls national debt 'ticking time bomb'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 1:22 pm

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Friday warned that the growing national debt is "a ticking time bomb" and he called on his fellow lawmakers to do "much more." The U.S. national debt crossed 100 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of the first quarter, the first time the debt crossed that line...

To power the new digital economy, Virginia moved the dead

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 1:00 pm

In Virginia and other rural areas of America, data centers are building the future, often by displacing the past.

Why taxpayers should check their withholding using this free tool

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 1:00 pm

The 2026 tax filing deadline has passed, but experts recommend preparing for your next return now, especially in the wake of tax code changes in the Trump Administration's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBA)."

Oscar statuette found after TSA flagged it as weapon

By: The Hill

Published on: May 2, 2026, 12:54 pm

Lufthansa said the airline is working to get the Oscar statuette back to Talankin.