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Most believe civil liberties under threat: Survey

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 2:48 am

Most Americans believe that some rights including the right to vote are facing some level of threat, according to a new poll. In the AP-NORC Center poll, 66 percent of respondents said that the right to vote is either facing a “major threat” or “minor threat” in the U.S., while 33 percent said it is...

Fewer in new poll say they're proud of being American

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 1:11 am

Fewer Americans say they are proud of being from their country ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, according to a new poll. In the PRRI poll, 51 percent of respondents said they are either “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity. Twenty-three percent said they are “moderately proud” about their American identity, 14 percent...

Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:30 am

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries but drawing heavy criticism for giving Tehran major...

Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting

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Published on: June 18, 2026, 12:05 am

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. © Jose Luis Magana,...

Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 11:59 pm

Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three presidents intend to be at a ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening, a source familiar with the event told the outlet. Former first ladies Laura...

Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to be delayed to sweep Iranian mines

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 11:16 pm

Mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war are putting a damper on plans to quickly return shipping traffic to normal under a memorandum of understanding signed this week. President Trump on Monday said the U.S. military was already “doing a little hunting for a couple of mines" — an estimated 5,000...

Most US families now have 2 parents working full time: Pew

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 11:12 pm

Polling released Wednesday found that most U.S. families have both parents working full-time jobs. The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2025, 52 percent of mothers and fathers in different-sex relationships with children under 18 both work full-time jobs, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. This is up from 31 percent...

FDA vaccine panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 11:00 pm

Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon}  View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story FDA panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot FDA’s vaccine advisors seem open to Moderna’s candidate for a mRNA flu vaccine ahead of a key meeting on Thursday. The company is seeking traditional approval for people...

The Memo: Hawks lament ‘disaster’ on Iran as Trump strains to sell deal

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 10:24 pm

President Trump tried to make the case for his interim peace deal with Iran on Wednesday, but a lengthy news conference only revealed that no last-minute rabbits would be pulled from the hat to assuage his critics. Trump’s comments, delivered as he prepared to leave a Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, also exposed...

Trump signs MOU with Iran ending war while at Versailles with Macron

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 10:18 pm

President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries while visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles. The details of the MOU were shared earlier Wednesday by senior administration officials in a call to reporters. Trump personally signed the copy of the...

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks

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Published on: June 17, 2026, 10:07 pm

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. cutting the number of troops and equipment it would provide to traditional allies in the event of an attack will not have an immediate impact. “This is not about where forces and assets are currently located,” Rutte told reporters in Brussels, according to The Associated Press. “It’s...

Pope welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for strengthened 'trust, security, and stability'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 10:07 pm

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning welcomed the new deal between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries and said he hoped for bolstered “mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East.” “I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States...

Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump 'have fallen victim' to 'everything is about money'

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 9:57 pm

Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president, along with former first lady Michelle Obama, spoke before the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. He then moved on to his criticism of institutions, without...

Senate fumes as Clayton chaos unwinds path to renew FISA

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 9:41 pm

President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence has once again plunged Congress into chaos over who will lead the intelligence community and how lawmakers can renew the nation’s lapsed spy powers. The Senate spent the morning ping-ponging over whether members would even hear from nominee Jay Clayton,...