Vice President J.D. Vance is widely considered the most powerful official in the office, and he is tasked with managing his relationship with President Trump, overcoming political history, and helping Republicans win the 2026 midterm elections while maintaining loyalty and distance. Source link
In today’s issue: GOP split on war powers, health votes; White House on defense over ICE; Another US lawyer disqualified; Internet shut down in Tehran amid protests Source link
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump orders withdrawal from 1992 climate treaty The US is pulling out of a landmark 1992 climate treaty, President Trump announced this week. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump said in a presidential memorandum that the US will withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change……
Economist Paul Krugman said Wednesday that there will be no money gained after President Trump said U.S. oil companies would take control of Venezuelan oil production after ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “Donald Trump’s Venezuela venture is a very different story,” Krugman wrote on his Substack. “During his victory press conference… Source link
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump has ordered the purchase of $200 billion of mortgage bonds. President Trump said Thursday he has ordered the purchase of $200 billion of mortgage bonds with the goal of reducing housing costs through lower interest rates….
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Thursday rebuked Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for not voting to investigate President Trump’s war powers two months ago, as she helped push a bipartisan resolution Thursday to bar Trump from using military force against Venezuela. “Susan Collins got a chance to stand up to Donald Trump and… Source link
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NetSec newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story Senate scores symbolic victory to stop Trump from using military force in Venezuela Five Senate Republicans voted Thursday to advance a bipartisan resolution on the War Powers Act to stop President Trump from using military…
President Trump said on Thursday that his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping, will have to decide for himself whether he will use military force against Taiwan or not. The president told The New York Times about a possible Beijing-led operation that Xi considers Taiwan “part of China and it’s up to them to decide what…
President Trump said on Thursday that the United States will soon attack drug cartels on the ground. Without giving further details about the plans, Trump said during an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” “We’re going to launch strikes on the ground now with respect to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico.” His comments lasted…
President Trump said in an interview published Thursday after weeks of investigation into US attacks abroad that his “own morality” guides his decisions on foreign intervention. “Yeah, there’s one thing. My own morals. My own mind. That’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump told The New York Times on Wednesday night when asked…
