GOP lawmakers adopt ‘defund’ rallying cry for FBI, not police
The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other Black Americans by police officers in recent years have sparked protests around the country. Many activists demanded cities defund their police, an idea scorned by Republicans. Now, though, some GOP leaders have adopted the rallying cry when it comes to the FBI and former President Trump. After the FBI conducted a search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday, Republicans reacted in outrage, with a handful calling for the FBI to be defunded or abolished. South Carolina Rep. Jeff Duncan (R)&nbs
Read MoreUS missiles credited as key in Ukraine fight with Russia
U.S.-provided anti-radiation missiles have helped take out some of Russia’s most dangerous weapons systems in Ukraine in recent days. But the missiles, only recently confirmed to be in the hands of Ukraine’s air force, are just one part of a complicated strategy to expel Kremlin forces completely from the country, a Ukrainian fighter pilot told The Hill. The pilot, who identifies himself by his call sign “Juice,” said the country's air force has recently used the anti-radiation missiles to suppress Russian air defense systems. Their presence in Uk
Read MoreThe Memo: What the latest dramatic twists mean in the Trump-FBI saga
The 45th president of the United States is under investigation for potential violations of the Espionage Act. That one potent fact was the most explosive bombshell on Friday as the saga of the FBI investigation into former President Trump took several new turns. The story has sidelined every other piece of news in the political world this week. The starting gun was fired when Trump himself confirmed early reports of a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. The pace of developments has not eased since. Trump being Trump, even news of possible crim
Read MoreHow Alaska’s new voting system works
Voters in Alaska head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on several primary contests, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski's (R) bid to keep her seat after voting to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. The state is rolling out changes this year to how its residents vote in primary and general elections after voters approved a ballot initiative in 2020. The initiative created an open primary system, with candidates from all parties appearing on a single ballot. The top four vote-getters move onto the general election. In the general election,
Read MoreOn The Money — Dems’ big bill makes it out of Congress
Democrats just passed their mammoth tax, climate and health care bill, advancing key parts of President Biden’s agenda ahead of the critical November elections. We’ll look at just what’s inside the bill, a recent ruling on an Obama-era freeze on coal leasing on public lands, and more. But first, where will you find Schumer, sunflowers and a supermoon altogether? Check out
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