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The Morning Report features a deep dive into Washington's daily agenda from The Hill, with new episodes each weekday morning. The Hill provide insights and analysis on the big stories of the day and the political players to watch
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Odds for Homeland Security funding lapse rise
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Trump tries ‘softer’ tact on immigration
President Trump is signaling that he is taking a different approach to his immigration enforcement plan amid backlash to his policies and with the midterm…
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DHS funding fight shifts into high gear
The battle over the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) funding and the Trump administration’s immigration agenda has taken center stage after the shutdown…
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Trump, Johnson wrangle GOP votes to end shutdown
President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are trying to keep House Republicans in line to bring an end to the partial government shutdown Tuesday. Learn…
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House faces roadblock to quick shutdown end
Hopes that the House could end the partial government shutdown on its first day back in session appear dim as Democrats are opposing attempts to fast-track a…
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Senate to try again on shutdown deal
The Senate will reconvene Friday in an attempt to advance a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown after a late objection from Sen. Lindsey Graham…
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White House, Senate navigate another shutdown dilemma
Democrats and Republicans are wrestling over a potential funding solution that is unlikely to prevent at least part of the government shutting down for several…
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Congress locked in standoff over DHS funding ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are struggling to find a path forward to avoid a partial government shutdown, with neither side budging from its respective stance on the bill…
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Trump shifts course after Minneapolis killing
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Shutdown odds soar after second ICE killing
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Trump-Minnesota battle ratchets up
The standoff between the Trump administration and officials and protesters in Minnesota is intensifying with new arrests and a statewide economic strike…
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Greenland deal triggers global sigh of relief
International leaders are breathing a bit easier after President Trump and NATO reached a tentative deal on the future of Greenland, easing tensions that had…
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Greenland, ‘Board of Peace’: Trump’s Davos to-do list
President Trump has much on his agenda as he meets with world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. Learn more about your ad…
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How Trump is testing his power entering Year 2
President Trump is taking a broad view of executive authority and showing no signs of slowing down on testing his own power as he enters his second year back…
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Watch live: Trump to attend boulevard renaming ceremony near Mar-a-Lago
President Trump’s name will soon be attached to several miles of Sunshine Boulevard in Palm Beach, Fla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Trump weighs options after holding off on Iran strikes
President Trump has seemingly pulled back on conducting airstrikes on Iran, after days of mounting tensions between Washington and Tehran –– and repeated vows…
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Trump, Machado eye different prizes at high-stakes meeting
U.S. policy on Venezuela will be front and center Thursday as President Trump welcomes Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to the White House…
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Trump escalates message to Iran
PRESIDENT TRUMP appears to be shifting away from diplomacy with Iran while leaving stronger measures on the table to boost protests rocking the Middle Eastern…
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Powell probe lands with thud
The Trump administration’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has landed with a thud in Washington. Learn more about your ad…
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Trump-Powell clash intensifies with DOJ probe
Tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have reached a fever pitch after Powell confirmed the Department of Justice (DOJ) has…
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Trump faces Republican defections as war powers debate heats up
Divisions within the Republican Party were on display Thursday as five members of the G-O-P conference broke ranks to back a resolution limiting the Trump…
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Trump leans into ICE defense as Minneapolis shooting sparks uproar
Tensions over the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are spiking after an officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, with…
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Trump escalates aggressive posture on Greenland
The Trump administration is stepping up its rhetoric about potentially seizing Greenland following the U-S military action in Venezuela and capture of the…
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Trump moves to dominate Western Hemisphere
President Trump is signaling the U-S plans to be much more aggressive spreading its influence in the western half of the world following the operation to…
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‘We’re in charge’: Trump’s vow to ‘run’ Venezuela prompts questions
President Trump said Sunday night that the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela, renewing questions around the United States’ involvement in the country following…
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Top political storylines to watch in 2026
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Trump ends 2025 with questions
President Trump entered 2025 and the White House intending to disrupt the way things had been done in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Trump administration targets fraud in Minnesota
A fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has drawn the ire of many Republicans and those in the Trumpadministration, The Hill’s Sarah Fortinsky…
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Congress eyes role in 2026 as the executive gains power
Lawmakers are hoping they can reassert their role after a year of President Trump amassing more power than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How Trump tested executive power in 2025
President Trump has pushed to expand the power of the chief executive to new heights throughout twenty twenty five, setting up legal battles carrying into next…
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Democrats grapple with internal divisions heading into new year
The Democratic Party is wrestling over whether it should look in the rearview mirror or keep its eyes on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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GOP split on Trump’s Venezuela endgame
Republicans are divided on whether President Trump should increase military pressure to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with some pointing to the…
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DOJ on defense over Epstein files
The Trump administration is facing rising pushback from advocates and members of both parties after disclosing only some of its files on Jeffrey Epsteen by the…
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Trump administration set for long-awaited Epstein files release
The Trump administration is poised to release the highly anticipated Jeffrey Epsteen files today, a major milestone after months of debate and speculation that…
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Trump turns to primetime address to sell agenda
President Trump will leverage the bully pulpit Wednesday in a speech to the nation to promote the successes of his first year back in office and look ahead to…
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Trump responds to weekend of violence
President Trump responded to several incidents of violence that took place in the U.S. and around the world over the weekend and lamented the lives lost. Learn…
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Trump eyes road show after GOP losses
President Trump relayed to a crowd of supporters in Pennsylvania earlier this week that chief of staff Susie Wiles told him to “start campaigning,” an apparent…
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Trump eyes 2026 road show after GOP losses
President Trump relayed to a crowd of supporters in Pennsylvania earlier this week that chief of staff Susie Wiles told him to “start campaigning,” an apparent…
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US ratchets up Venezuela tensions with tanker seizure
The Trump administration's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela is the most significant escalation yet in the increasingly tense relationship…
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Trump raises pressure on Zelensky to accept deal
The prospects of an imminent peace agreement to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine seem dim as tensions rise between President Trump and Ukrainian…
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Trump is trying to flip the script on affordability
President Trump will try to change the narrative on affordability Tuesday when he makes a speech in Pennsylvania amid rising economic dissatisfaction among the…
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Health care fight heads to fever pitch
The battle over the extension of critical health care subsidies may come to a head this week as time is running out before prices are set to spike for millions…
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Supreme Court hands Trump major win in redistricting fight
President Trump scored a major win in the national redistricting battle on Thursday, as the Supreme Court restored a new congressional map that Texas lawmakers…
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Hepatitis B vaccine vote has medical world on edge
The vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to kick off a highly anticipated two-day meeting that could…
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Democrats see silver lining in Tennessee loss
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All eyes on Hegseth as Cabinet meets Tuesday
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Hegseth in hot water over boat strike order
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan scrutiny over his reported order to strike a boat in the Caribbean a second time, killing two survivors who…
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A Fed nominee for Christmas?
President Trump’spick for the next Federal Reserve chief could be revealed just in time for Christmas, with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett…
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Why Comey, James might not be out of the woods yet
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) scored big victories Monday when a federal judge dismissed the indictments…
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Rubio’s roller-coaster weekend of Ukraine talks
▪ Republicans fear midterm blowout ▪ Greene's exit raises stakes in Tennessee▪ House leaders face discharge dilemma▪ Israel strikes Beirut. Learn more about…
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Trump plays host to vocal foe Mamdani
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Intraparty conflicts dominate House
Tensions are at a fever pitch in the House as lawmakers fight over a flurry of attempts to formally condemn each other’s behavior. Learn more about your ad…
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Epstein files move closer to seeing light of day
Lawmakers have taken a big step toward securing the release of thousands of pages of documents tied to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even as…
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Shutdown bill’s last-minute adds spur scrutiny
Lawmakers in both parties are grappling with last-minute changes to the bill that reopened the government this week, with some looking to revisit the issues…
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House returns to end shutdown saga
The House is making its long-awaited return Wednesday after almost two months out of session, with Congress on the cusp of ending the longest shutdown in U.S…
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Democrats rage as funding bill heads to House
Democrats from both chambers of Congress and differing wings of the party are furious after eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to advance a measure…
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Senate takes big step toward ending shutdown
The Senate has voted to advance legislation to reopen the government after 40 days of a funding gap following a breakthrough between Republicans and Democrats…
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Shutdown forcing airport capacity cuts
Many of the country's largest airports are set to operate at reduced capacity starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration FAA takes steps to…
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Democrats win big in first election of new Trump era
Democrats pulled off a romp of their Republican opponents in winning all key races on Tuesday night in the first major election of President Trump‘s second…
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What success looks like for each party in today's elections
Voters are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in elections across the country as both parties look for signs of optimism a year out from the midterms…