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• Trump: Cornyn didn't object to 'anti-weaponization' fund before challenger endorsement

  31-07-2026 14:18 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump lashed out early Friday over Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) move to withhold his support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination due to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, writing that the senator did not object to it prior to the president's endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent.  “John Cornyn never had a problem with the...
  
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• Media shifts to more aggressively fight Trump in courts

  02-08-2026 18:00 via thehill.com
  
  Several major media companies that have been targeted by litigation from President Trump and top administration officials are fighting back in court, signaling a new era of tension between the president and a press he and his allies view as overly hostile toward him. The trend stands in contrast to a string of high-profile settlements...
  
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• John Kennedy: Would not give Trump 'a blank check' on anti-weaponization fund legislation

  02-08-2026 17:45 via thehill.com
  
  GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday any legislation concerning President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not provide “a blank check” to the administration. “In terms of the weaponization fund, the president himself has conceded that it will take legislation. I'm glad he conceded that,” Kennedy told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Trump...
  
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• Live updates: Trump holds off on Iran strikes; RFK Jr. clashes with CNN's Bash

  02-08-2026 17:18 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump is holding off on a massive attack on Iran despite warning that the U.S. "locked and loaded and ready to go," citing a request by Iran and Middle East countries tied to the outline of a deal being agreed upon. “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the...
  
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• RFK Jr., Bash clash in heated interview: ‘This is not productive’

  02-08-2026 17:10 via thehill.com
  
  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash clashed over vaccine safety and COVID-19 in a heated interview on Sunday. The tension in the “State of the Union” interview began when Bash pushed back on a claim from Kennedy about the U.S. having “the highest death rate from COVID...
  
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• Khanna argues economic concerns driving far-left primary victories

  02-08-2026 17:00 via thehill.com
  
  Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that Americans’ economic concerns are driving the string of far-left victories in House Democratic primaries. “People are upset at an unfair political and economic system. They can’t afford gas, they can’t afford food, young people can’t afford to buy a home or get a job,” Khanna told host Shannon...
  
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• Lankford says Trump 'has no desire' to bomb Iran

  02-08-2026 16:13 via thehill.com
  
  GOP Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) argued Sunday that President Trump “has no desire” to bomb Iran, hours after the president halted planned strikes on the Middle Eastern country. “The president’s still focused on trying to be able to get a deal,” Lankford told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” The Oklahoma Republican later said,...
  
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• Live updates: Trump holds off on Iran strikes; Medicare subsidy move cuts against midterm message

  02-08-2026 14:37 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump is holding off on a massive attack on Iran despite warning that the U.S. "locked and loaded and ready to go," citing a request by Iran and Middle East countries tied to the "parameters of a deal" being agreed upon. “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the...
  
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• Trump halts Iran attack plan, citing agreed-upon 'parameters of a deal'

  02-08-2026 14:05 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump late Saturday said he was halting an attack plan against Iran and pointed to the “parameters of a deal” being reached as the reason why. “The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World...
  
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• Trump halts Iran attack plan, citing agreed-upon deal outline

  02-08-2026 14:05 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump late Saturday said he was halting an attack plan against Iran and pointed to the outline of a deal being reached as the reason why. “The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World...
  
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• Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message

  02-08-2026 12:00 via thehill.com
  
  The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to cheaper drugs through the TrumpRx platform and making “most-favored-nation” deals...
  
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• Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case

  02-08-2026 04:04 via thehill.com
  
  Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against a former Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department. The Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss its felony destruction of property charge against Hearn after finding that...
  
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• Burgum weighs in on alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism case after DOJ dismissal

  02-08-2026 01:17 via thehill.com
  
  Interior Secretary Doug Burgum doubled down on claims that vandals were responsible for damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, rejecting the Justice Department’s assessment that faulty construction was to blame. The DOJ moved to dismiss its felony destruction-of-property charge against former Olympian David Hearn on Friday, after finding new evidence that the damage to the...
  
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• Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries

  01-08-2026 23:00 via thehill.com
  
  Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s chances of clinching must-win congressional seats in November. Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who are both backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for their respective Senate and House primaries, are giving some center-left Democrats heartburn amid worries that their progressive...
  
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• CNN's Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: 'He ought to sue'

  01-08-2026 21:33 via thehill.com
  
  Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said the Olympian David Hearn “ought to sue” the Trump administration for attempting to prosecute him in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In an interview on CNN’s “The Source” with host Erica Hill, Jennings was asked if he had concerned the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
  
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• Live updates: Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims, presses Senate GOP on Blanche

  01-08-2026 21:05 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump on Saturday ripped U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for moving to drop the Justice Department's vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn, saying, "I disagree 100%" "I don’t know what she was thinking?" he wrote on Truth Social. "To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM, that included the grass, which had a big 86 47...
  
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• Trump rips Pirro decision as DOJ looks to drop Reflecting Pool case: 'I don't agree'

  01-08-2026 19:57 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump called out U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Saturday for agreeing to dismiss the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn. The Justice Department moved to drop the case on Friday, finding that the damage to the tidal basin resulted from a "rushed and botched installation," not alleged vandalism. Trump...
  
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• Trump rips Pirro decision after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case: 'I don't agree'

  01-08-2026 19:57 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump called out U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Saturday for agreeing to dismiss the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn. The Justice Department moved to drop the case on Friday, finding that the damage to the tidal basin resulted from a "rushed and botched installation," not alleged vandalism. Trump...
  
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• Moreno on whether Max Miller should stay on ballot after abuse claims: 'I don't know'

  01-08-2026 19:28 via thehill.com
  
  Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sidestepped a question Friday about whether Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) should remain on the ballot after the lawmaker was accused of abusing his ex-wife Emily Moreno, the senator's daughter. Asked by NOTUS's Adora Brown whether Miller should continue his reelection campaign, Moreno offered a brief reply before declining to elaborate. "I...
  
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• Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows 'anti-weaponization' fund revival

  01-08-2026 16:01 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump on Saturday renewed his criticism of the delayed confirmation for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role full-time, warning he could keep Blanche in the interim spot and revive the controversial $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. He also called out Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who have been...
  
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• Live updates: US planning renewed Iran strikes; Trump pressures GOP on Blanche

  01-08-2026 15:59 via thehill.com
  
  The U.S. military is weighing renewed strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, as officials warn Tehran could attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities. Israel, according to reports, is in on the plan to launch “one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date." The nation is also facing pressure over the recent U.S.-Hamas disarmament...
  
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• Trump’s ‘historic’ deal to disarm Hamas faces uphill climb 

  01-08-2026 12:00 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump’s announcement Thursday of a “historic” deal to disarm Hamas is drawing more skepticism than fanfare.Hamas said it was prepared to abide by the terms, but only with the buy-in of Israel, which remains skeptical about the deal, according to a U.S official invited into the discussions.  The agreement would see Hamas hand...
  
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• Max Miller abuse allegations complicate race for once-solid GOP seat

  01-08-2026 12:00 via thehill.com
  
  Allegations of domestic abuse by Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) — which he vehemently denies — are receiving increasing national attention and complicating the race for the once reliably Republican seat while prompting new calls from Democrats for his resignation or investigation. While Miller is still in a good position electorally, the allegations have prompted several...
  
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• Fetterman: Trump has 'zero leverage' over lame-duck GOP senators 

  01-08-2026 00:26 via thehill.com
  
  Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) pointed to weaknesses in President Trump’s influence in Congress amid opposition from three outgoing Republican senators to the president’s nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to a permanent role overseeing the Justice Department (DOJ).Sens. Thom Tillis (N.C.), Bill Cassidy (La.) and John Cornyn (Texas) have all expressed skepticism about...
  
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• Trump appeals ruling finding he colluded with DOJ in $10B IRS suit

  31-07-2026 22:37 via thehill.com
  
  The Trump administration on Friday appealed a ruling from a federal judge in Florida who found the president effectively colluded with his own government in bringing a $10 billion suit against the Internal Revenue Service. That suit, which the Justice Department pointed to as the basis for creating its $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, was highly...
  
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• Live updates: Trump laments Blanche caught in fight over IRS deal, says Iran didn't cause Minnesota cyberattack

  31-07-2026 22:21 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump and his Cabinet are gathered at Camp David for their 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term. Among the new faces at the table are Jay Clayton, incoming director of national intelligence, and Keith Sonderling, secretary of Labor. In questions with reporters, Trump lambasted the Senate, specifically Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), for not...
  
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• Trump pooh-poohs Iran’s potential role in Minnesota water facility hacks

  31-07-2026 21:42 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump said Friday he doesn’t believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems and instead placed the blame on state officials for being “grossly incompetent.” His comments ran counter to reports that U.S. officials suspected Iranian involvement in the coordinated attack on 30 municipal water systems, according to a preliminary assessment shared...
  
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• ICE arrests Johns Hopkins migrant researcher at Baltimore airport

  31-07-2026 20:00 via thehill.com
  
  Johns Hopkins officials say they are deeply concerned about the university employee was arrested during a personal trip
  
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• Kennedy Center pauses public tours: Reports 

  31-07-2026 19:48 via thehill.com
  
  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts stopped its decades-old free public tours, but it backtracked hours later to specify the pause would only last a few days, according to reports. Brooks Boeke, the director of the volunteer program, told volunteers Thursday the center would place a “temporary pause” on the public tours...
  
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• Trump: 'I don't really blame' Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmation

  31-07-2026 19:46 via thehill.com
  
  President Trump said Friday that he doesn’t blame Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for blocking the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general because he’s doing it as retaliation for Trump supporting his GOP primary opponent. “This is being done by a senator, and I don't really blame him to be honest with you. I endorsed...
  
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