Biden shows off custom US women’s soccer jersey
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden and Obama take another literary spin as crime-fighting duo Trump confidant: Acosta will be gone in weeks The Hill’s...
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Ocasio-Cortez suggests she’s open to dissolving Homeland Security
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezTwo Republicans sue Ocasio-Cortez over Twitter blocks Overnight Defense: Drama over 3B House defense bill | Democratic tensions threaten to snag legislation...
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Ivanka Trump’s women’s initiative unveils $27 million in new grants
A White House initiative led by Ivanka TrumpIvana (Ivanka) Marie TrumpThe Hill’s Morning Report – House Democrats clash over next steps at border American women...
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Tennessee governor asks state lawmaker accused of sexual assault not to run for reelection: report
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) has asked a Republican state legislator not to run for re-election amid allegations of sexual assault, according to WTVF. Lee...
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Government analyst resigns over blocked climate change testimony: reports
A State Department analyst has resigned after White House officials blocked his written testimony to a congressional panel citing evidence that climate change poses a...
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Sanders blasts CEOs and billionaires with ‘anti-endorsement’ list
Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSteyer rolls out largest TV ad buy of Democratic primary so far: report Biden campaign looks to correct early stumbles Progressives face...
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Gay teacher fired by Catholic high school sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
A former teacher at an Indiana Catholic school sued the state’s archdiocese after he was fired from the school for being in a same-sex marriage. Joshua...
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Trump increasingly boxed in on census citizenship question
President TrumpDonald John TrumpS&P 500 breaks 3,000 for first time Strife between Seoul and Tokyo makes Kim Jong Un’s DMZ victory even more valuable Chamber...
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Largest global anti-wildlife trafficking sting leads to rescue of thousands of endangered animals
Authorities have rescued thousands of endangered animals and identified nearly 600 suspects in the world’s largest anti-wildlife trafficking sting, officials said. World Customs Organization (WCO) and...
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Justice Democrats issues 3 new endorsements for progressive candidates
The liberal advocacy group Justice Democrats on Wednesday endorsed two primary challengers to Democratic House incumbents and one Senate candidate looking to unseat Sen. Susan CollinsSusan...
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Lawmakers, experts see combatting Russian disinformation as a ‘battle’
House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita LoweyNita Sue LoweyTop Democrats call for administration to rescind child migrant information sharing policy Democrats on high alert to block...
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New Orleans flooding as first tropical storm of the season approaches
New Orleans streets flooded Wednesday ahead of the first tropical storm of the season. The City of New Orleans urged residents to stay off the road, tweeting out...
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White House, congressional leaders revive budget talks
Administration official and congressional leadership are trying to revive long-stalled talks aimed at getting a budget deal and avoiding a government shutdown this fall. ...
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House Oversight Committee to question Alex Acosta over Jeffrey Epstein plea deal
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday demanded that embattled Labor Secretary Alex Acosta appear before it to explain the decade-old plea deal he offered accused...
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Michigan governor invites US women’s soccer team to discuss gender equality in sports
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has extended an invite to the U.S. national women’s soccer team to celebrate its recent World Cup victory and to...
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Oversight chair calls on Acosta to testify amid Epstein scrutiny
The head of the House Oversight and Reform Committee is asking Labor Secretary Alexander AcostaRene (Alex) Alexander AcostaJeffrey Epstein forces Washington to deal with embarrassing...
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Ocasio-Cortez: Democrats have become ‘party of hemming and hawing’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezTwo Republicans sue Ocasio-Cortez over Twitter blocks Overnight Defense: Drama over 3B House defense bill | Democratic tensions threaten to snag legislation...
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NYC firefighters, EMS unions slam de Blasio’s focus on soccer inequity
Unions for New York City’s fire department and emergency medical services released a statement Wednesday criticizing Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioDe Blasio announces plan...
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Lindsey Graham blames media for ouster of British ambassador
“Kim Darroch did an outstanding job as Ambassador and sorry to see he has resigned his post. He got a raw deal from...
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De Blasio leads ‘USA, equal pay’ chant at World Cup parade
New York City Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioDe Blasio announces plan for gender pay equity, including sports Biggest threat to America? Democrats wrongly pin...
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O’Rourke tells immigrants ‘this country was founded on white supremacy’
Former Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeDemocratic strategist: ‘Very short-sighted’ to ditch ObamaCare in favor of ‘Medicare for All’ 2020 Democrats call for Labor Secretary Acosta’s resignation...
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Pelosi looks to tamp down Dem infighting
To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on...
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Billionaire Dem donor: Bernie Sanders is a ‘disaster zone’
Billionaire and Democratic donor Haim Saban praised the nomination contenders before slamming Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSteyer rolls out largest TV ad buy of Democratic primary so...
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‘Distraction Becky’ trends online after Pressley tears into Conway with new nickname
The #DistractionBecky hashtag has been trending on Twitter since Democratic Rep. Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyProgressives face steep odds in ousting incumbent Democrats Pressley to Kellyanne Conway:...
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Pelosi scolds Democrats for public barbs
Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiObama shows off custom US women’s soccer jersey to celebrate World Cup win The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump under pressure to...
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Cuomo signs gender pay equity legislation at women’s soccer team parade
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at eliminating the gender wage gap at a parade for the U.S. women’s soccer...
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DC Mayor: Trump’s July 4 celebration ‘depleted’ security fund
President TrumpDonald John TrumpS&P 500 breaks 3,000 for first time Strife between Seoul and Tokyo makes Kim Jong Un’s DMZ victory even more valuable Chamber...
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Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democrats by 5 points followed by Warren, Harris
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden and Obama take another literary spin as crime-fighting duo Trump confidant: Acosta will be gone in weeks The Hill’s...
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Dem leaders optimistic on defense bill despite progressive concerns
Democratic leadership is exuding confidence that a sweeping defense policy bill will pass despite progressive grumbling. Members of the Progressive Caucus said Wednesday they remain...
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Acting DHS chief to testify on separation of migrant children later this month
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan will testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the separation of immigrant children later this month. The committee...
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Majority of voters don’t think it’s necessary to break up big tech: survey
A majority of voters say it is unnecessary for the government to move to break up big tech, a stance that differs from that of...
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GOP chairman introduces bill to force ‘comprehensive review’ of U.S.-Saudi relationship
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim RischJames (Jim) Elroy RischThe Hill’s Morning Report – Democrats assail border conditions as Congress returns to work Meet the...
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Acosta to hold news news conference to defend himself from Epstein criticism
Labor Secretary Alex AcostaRene (Alex) Alexander AcostaThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Acosta under fire over Epstein plea deal Trump defends Acosta amid Epstein scrutiny Warren: Acosta...
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DHS investigating 15-year-old migrant’s allegation of sexual assault by border agent
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will investigate after a report that a 15-year-old girl in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody alleged that...
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Trump to host Pakistani prime minister at White House
President TrumpDonald John TrumpS&P 500 breaks 3,000 for first time Strife between Seoul and Tokyo makes Kim Jong Un’s DMZ victory even more valuable Chamber...
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California governor signs legislation extending health care to undocumented immigrants
Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin Christopher NewsomNewsom calls California earthquakes a ‘wake-up call’ for US to be more prepared California Gov. says Trump wants to help with...
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UK tennis star accuses reporter of ‘patronizing’ her
British tennis star Johanna Konta characterized a reporter as “patronizing” and questions he posed to her as “disrespectful” after her quarterfinal loss to unseeded Barbora...
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Trump threatens Iran with increased sanctions after country exceeds uranium enrichment cap
President TrumpDonald John TrumpGraham open to investigating Acosta-Epstein plea deal Sustaining progress with Mexico on migration Government to issue licenses for business with Huawei MORE...
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Pastor put on watchlist after work with migrants at border sues US government
A pastor with a Manhattan branch of the United Church of Christ sued the Trump administration after she was placed on a secret watch list of...
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Mississippi GOP gubernatorial candidate denied reporter access because she’s a woman
A GOP gubernatorial candidate in Mississippi denied access to a female reporter because of her gender, the journalist with Mississippi Today reports. Larrison Campbell was...
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CBP seizes ship after finding record 20 tons of cocaine onboard
Authorities seized a ship last week after finding over $1 billion worth of cocaine onboard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced this week. The ship is...
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Georgia’s ‘millennial mayor’ enters race to unseat GOP senator
Ted Terry, the progressive mayor of Clarkston, Ga., launched his campaign Wednesday to unseat Republican Sen. David Perdue (Ga.). The 36-year-old Democrat, known to his constituents as...
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Ilhan Omar calls Tucker Carlson a ‘racist fool’ in response to on-air attack
Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarPelosi takes fire from progressives over border Progressive group fundraising off Pelosi’s criticism of Ocasio-Cortez Ocasio-Cortez pushes back on allegations she insulted...
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De Blasio announces plan for gender pay equity, including sports
New York City Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioBiggest threat to America? Democrats wrongly pin blame on US corporations Top Democrats who could win presidential...
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Steyer rolls out largest TV ad buy of Democratic primary so far: report
Billionaire Tom SteyerThomas (Tom) Fahr SteyerTom Steyer’s campaign to impeach Trump will continue after Steyer enters 2020 race Five things to know about Tom Steyer...
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Migrant children report sex assault, retaliation for protests at border facility
Dozens of migrant children held at a crowded Arizona border station have reported allegations of sexual assault and retaliation for protests, NBC News reports. A...
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Epstein accuser says she was recruited outside high school
An accuser of billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein said Tuesday that she was recruited outside a high school when she was 14 years old before allegedly being...
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Democratic challenger to McConnell raises $2.5 million on first day of campaign
Amy McGrath, a Democratic challenger for Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGraham open to investigating Acosta-Epstein plea deal Gabbard defends Biden as Harris defends non-mandatory bussing...
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DNC announces third presidential debate will be in Houston
The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday announced that its third presidential primary debate will be held in Houston in September. The first night of the...
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Cartoonist whose art was labeled anti-Semitic won’t attend White House summit: report
A political cartoonist accused of making an anti-Semitic image will no longer attend President TrumpDonald John TrumpGraham open to investigating Acosta-Epstein plea deal Sustaining progress with...