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GOP rattles Russia sanctions saber as Trump looks for leverage

Republicans are showing a growing appetite for long-threatened sanctions that would seek to cut off Russia from vital trading partners like China, India and possibly Europe, as President Trump looks for leverage to stop the Ukraine war. Trump earlier this we…

Rubio begins mass firings at State Department: Key takeaways

Secretary of State Marco Rubio began mass firings at the State Department on Monday, part of a reorganization plan to form a leaner foreign policy force that, he argues, will allow the United States to respond more nimbly by removing layers of bureaucracy. Th…

Jamie Dimon on Democratic friends: ‘Big hearts and little brains’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Democrats for prioritizing DEI policies over practical solutions and suggested they focus on “real world” solutions.

Dan Bongino fumes over Justice Department handling of Epstein files

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is at the center of internal fighting in the Trump administration about the handling of files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, leading to questions about Bongino’s future in his role. A source familiar with the m…

Judge leans toward limiting Abrego Garcia deportation

A federal judge seemed inclined to limit the Trump administration from again swiftly deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was previously mistakenly removed to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis at a Friday hearing expressed concern that Abrego Garcia…

Paxton raises almost $3M in latest quarter

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign said on Friday it raised $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. Paxton is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for his seat in the 2026 midterms. Cornyn, who is considered a GOP fundrais…

Planned Parenthood locations begin rejecting Medicaid

Several Planned Parenthood locations posted notices alerting patients Medicaid coverage would no longer be accepted.

New poll delivers troubling signs for Democrats

The Democratic Party’s credibility with voters has plummeted even further since the 2024 election, raising alarm bells as the party looks to rebuild ahead of the midterms and the next presidential election, according to a poll obtained by The Hill. The poll,…

GOP senators question Hegseth leadership after weapons ‘goof-up’

Republican senators say reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth froze weapons shipments to Ukraine without getting approval from President Trump raise serious questions about the level of coordination between the White House and Pentagon and warrants a…

State Department notifies employees of upcoming layoffs

The State Department has notified its employees of upcoming mass layoffs as part of a reorganization plan to form a “more agile” department. Michael Rigas, the deputy secretary of state for management and resources, said in an internal email on Thursday that…