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Newsom brushes off DOJ probe, as Democrats worry it could hurt him in 2028

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 10:00 am

The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations involving California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, could pose a challenge for him should the governor decide to mount a presidential bid in 2028.  While the probes are in their early stages, some Democrats are already wondering whether they could tarnish Newsom's image even before...

House members flailing in primaries for higher office

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 10:00 am

House members who opted to run for higher office rather than seek reelection have had a poor track record this year and could end up with a higher rate of primary losses than in recent years. Those losses have come despite members having the perks a national profile and network, suggesting that congressional experience may...

Senate GOP frustrations grow as Trump blocks Republican victories

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 10:00 am

Republican senators are growing tired of the White House throwing curveballs into things they want to get done. For example, many Republican senators want a now-lapsed surveillance law that allows intelligence agencies to spy on foreign threats to be reauthorized. The problem? They need Democratic support to overcome a filibuster in the Senate. President Trump...

Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: June 18, 2026, 10:00 am

President Trump’s deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iran is getting strong pushback from Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill who warn that giving Iran’s theocratic regime access to billions of dollars in economic relief would be a major “blunder.” Some Republicans are warning that the likely outcome of...

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

By: The Hill

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

By: The Hill

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...