South Carolina’s Republican former governor and Congressman Mark Sanford ended his campaign for his old House seat on Thursday. The 65-year-old, who entered the race on March 30, said in a release that he would instead start a national nonprofit and grassroots movement focused on tackling the national debt. “After a lot… Source link
A new poll from the Atlanta Journal Constitution finds there is only a 2.4 percentage point gap between businessman Rick Jackson and Georgia Lt. Gov. Bert Jones (R), less than three weeks before the GOP gubernatorial primary. The poll, released Thursday, found that 27.2 percent of respondents supported Jackson, the health care executive who entered…
A new poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos found that more than half of respondents oppose President Trump’s plan to build a ballroom on the White House grounds. The survey released Thursday found that 56 percent of respondents are opposed to the project, which was scheduled to begin with demolition in…
President Trump on Wednesday accused former FBI Director James Comey of knowing “well” that the phrase “86” was a “mob term to kill him.” Comey was convicted in a case brought by the Justice Department related to a social media post from last year in which Comey included a photo… Source link
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said Wednesday that the House Oversight Taskforce on the declassification of federal secrets will hold a hearing on the controversial MK Ultra program next month. “Hearing on May 13th. MK Ultra. House Oversight Taskforce,” Luna, who chairs the task force, wrote in a post on social platform X. Source link
In today’s issue: A Supreme Court decision further gutting the Voting Rights Act (VRA) could spell trouble for Democrats’ congressional representation in the South. The court’s 6-3 decision Wednesday directly attacks the existing congressional map for Louisiana, which filed the lawsuit in protest of requiring the state to draw a second black-majority congressional district… Source…
Injectable peptides are very popular with many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the promotion of the nation’s top health official. But enthusiasm may outstrip regulatory controls and the public’s understanding of what these products actually are. Peptides, which are combinations of amino acids, are easy to purchase. The store’s shelves are lined… Source link
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans As Warsh draws to a close, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he plans to remain at the central bank as governor after his term as chair ends next month “for quite some…
The Hills Defense & NetSec Newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security Welcome to The Big Story. Trump is considering cutting US troops in Germany. President Trump said Wednesday that he is reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, with a determination to make it happen “in the next short…
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story US and Iran remain at an economic standoff The economic front in the US war against Iran is reaching crisis point for both sides, as talks to end the war over Iran’s nuclear program remain at an impasse. © Lindsay Wasson, Associated Press File Iran… Source…
