White House: Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs
A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the U.S. ally is stemming the migrant flow enough to satisfy the administration.
A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the U.S. ally is stemming the migrant flow enough to satisfy the administration.
Sponsors drop California minor league baseball team following Rep. Ocasio-Cortez video controversy
At least three brands have cut ties with a California minor league baseball team that generated controversy after airing a video on Memorial Day that included an image of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with images of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un and late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
At least three brands have cut ties with a California minor league baseball team that generated controversy after airing a video on Memorial Day that included an image of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with images of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un and late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Louisiana's Democratic governor signs abortion ban into law
Louisiana's Democratic governor signed a ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy Thursday, a move that puts him squarely in line with the leaders of other conservative Southern states while provoking anger from members of his own party.
Louisiana's Democratic governor signed a ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy Thursday, a move that puts him squarely in line with the leaders of other conservative Southern states while provoking anger from members of his own party.
Bernie says he'll probably raise payroll, income taxes to pay for 'Medicare for All'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., specified Tuesday how he would pay for his "Medicare for All" program, which critics have lambasted for its cost and impact on the federal budget.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., specified Tuesday how he would pay for his "Medicare for All" program, which critics have lambasted for its cost and impact on the federal budget.
Meghan Markle to skip lunch with Prince Harry, Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth during state visit
Meghan Markle won't be present when Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II host President Trump and first lady Melania for lunch at the palace.
Meghan Markle won't be present when Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II host President Trump and first lady Melania for lunch at the palace.
On The Hill, Episode 22: A chat with Gregg Rothschild of The Glover Park Group
Gregg Rothschild of The Glover Park Group joins the On The Hill podcast. If you use Facebook, Google or Waze, or if you sign up for a grocery card your data is being used and shared in many ways. For the first time in 20 years, a broad federal data privacy bill is being hammered out in Congress. How should that data be protected, who should be allowed to get it and use it? Join us!
Gregg Rothschild of The Glover Park Group joins the On The Hill podcast. If you use Facebook, Google or Waze, or if you sign up for a grocery card your data is being used and shared in many ways. For the first time in 20 years, a broad federal data privacy bill is being hammered out in Congress. How should that data be protected, who should be allowed to get it and use it? Join us!
Federal government aims to roll back transgender health protection
The Trump administration proposed Friday to roll back Obama-era discrimination protections for transgender people in health care, a move LGBT groups warn will unleash a wave of discrimination.
The Trump administration proposed Friday to roll back Obama-era discrimination protections for transgender people in health care, a move LGBT groups warn will unleash a wave of discrimination.
US to send 1,500 troops to Middle East, officials say
U.S. officials say the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.
U.S. officials say the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Trump moves to escalate investigation of intel agencies
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. intelligence community to "quickly and fully cooperate" with Attorney General William Barr's investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe into whether Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. intelligence community to "quickly and fully cooperate" with Attorney General William Barr's investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe into whether Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.
Manipulated videos of Nancy Pelosi edited to falsely depict her as drunk spread on social media
Numerous doctored video clips of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, are spreading on social media, deceptively portraying her as if she were intoxicated.
Numerous doctored video clips of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, are spreading on social media, deceptively portraying her as if she were intoxicated.
Buttigieg goes nuclear: Mayor Pete claims Trump faked disability to avoid draft, rips Biden
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg raised the volume Thursday on his criticism of President Trump, accusing him of using his “privileged status to fake a disability” decades ago in order to avoid military service in the Vietnam War.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg raised the volume Thursday on his criticism of President Trump, accusing him of using his “privileged status to fake a disability” decades ago in order to avoid military service in the Vietnam War.
Nevada could become 15th state to ditch Electoral College in favor of popular vote
Nevada could soon become the latest state to pledge to give its Electoral College votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the national popular vote.
Nevada could soon become the latest state to pledge to give its Electoral College votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the national popular vote.
Four in 10 Americans embrace socialism, Gallup poll says
More Americans are embracing socialism.
More Americans are embracing socialism.
Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged with ripping off porn star Stormy Daniels, the client who made him famous.
Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged with ripping off porn star Stormy Daniels, the client who made him famous.
Ocasio-Cortez says it's time to 'move forward' with Trump impeachment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has called on House Democrats to “move forward” with impeaching President Trump, adding that if they fail to do so it could be viewed as a “politically motivated” decision.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has called on House Democrats to “move forward” with impeaching President Trump, adding that if they fail to do so it could be viewed as a “politically motivated” decision.
$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape
From liberal firebrands Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to moderates Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic presidential field agrees that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled, to $15 an hour.
From liberal firebrands Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to moderates Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic presidential field agrees that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled, to $15 an hour.
On The Hill, Episode 21: A chat with Behnam Ben Taleblu with Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the On The Hill podcast. Taleblu's been following the recent heightened Iran tensions and the evacuation of the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. What's the backstory that led up to this latest standoff? How has the U.S. changed its way of dealing with Iran under the Trump administration? What is Iran's endgame? What does it mean for us? It's a 20 minute deep dive with an expert who can boil it all down. Join us!
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the On The Hill podcast. Taleblu's been following the recent heightened Iran tensions and the evacuation of the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. What's the backstory that led up to this latest standoff? How has the U.S. changed its way of dealing with Iran under the Trump administration? What is Iran's endgame? What does it mean for us? It's a 20 minute deep dive with an expert who can boil it all down. Join us!
Stormy Daniels agrees to dismiss lawsuit against ex-lawyer
Porn actress Stormy Daniels has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that accused her former lawyer of colluding with President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to have her deny having an affair with Trump.
Porn actress Stormy Daniels has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that accused her former lawyer of colluding with President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to have her deny having an affair with Trump.
Trump administration derails California's high-speed rail project, pulling $1B in funding
The Trump administration is withdrawing nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project.
The Trump administration is withdrawing nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project.
New Trump immigration plan would overhaul green card system
Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did - aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.
Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did - aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.