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Judge criticizes Justice Department’s handling of ex-FBI officials’ charges over Hunter Biden investigation 

27 October 2026 at 22:24
A federal magistrate judge criticized the Justice Department (DOJ) during a lengthy hearing on Tuesday for attempting to tack on new charges overnight in a case against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about their knowledge regarding the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 election.   “Why today on…

Sabato’s Crystal Ball moves 16 House races toward Democrats

27 October 2026 at 22:02
Nonpartisan election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball is shifting more than a dozen House races toward Democrats in the final week of the campaign, another sign of a worsening political environment for Republicans. Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a division of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, has moved dozens of races toward Democrats in recent weeks,…

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from speeding up refugee status revocations

27 October 2026 at 21:43
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule that gives refugees just 10 days to challenge the termination of their legal status. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston ordered the administration to halt the enforcement of the rule through Nov. 6, giving another judge time to consider whether to block the…

4 Dem senators say Trump should restore canceled green funds to earn trust for permitting reform bill 

27 October 2026 at 21:40
A group of Democratic senators is expressing distrust that the Trump administration will treat renewable energy fairly under a bipartisan permitting reform bill — and they are calling on the administration to restore climate funding it terminated for blue states. Their letter to Democrats and Republicans who negotiated the bill represents a fracture in the…

Obama’s Cheesecake Factory jab spurs a midterm spat

27 October 2026 at 21:32
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Obama’s Cheesecake Factory jab spurs a midterm spat A Cheesecake Factory jab from former President Obama quickly spiraled into a midterm spat between the GOP and Democrats as the competitive election cycle nears its end.  ©…

Democrats prep for election interference as Trump administration makes moves

27 October 2026 at 21:30
Democrats are preparing for potential election interference after a series of remarks from President Trump and actions from his administration targeting a swath of states.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) preemptively filed a lawsuit last week in Alaska that could block certification of results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses reelection, arguing that a win…

Pentagon funding a naval training facility in Ecuador

27 October 2026 at 21:21
The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States deepens its security cooperation with the South American nation in a broader push to combat drug cartels on the continent, two U.S. officials familiar with the efforts told The Hill.  Virginia-based contractor Culmen International secured a contract to help…

Rubio delivers 11-second remarks at Trump rally

27 October 2026 at 21:17
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered brief, impromptu remarks at President Trump’s rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday. “It’s an honor to work for the greatest country in the world, for the greatest president in the history of the United States of America. We love you, Texas. Thank you,” Rubio told the crowd after…

Israeli elections too close to call as turnout shatters record

27 October 2026 at 21:03
TEL AVIV — Early returns in Israel’s election Tuesday evening showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc neck and neck with the “Change” coalition headed by the bereaved retired general and leader of the center-right Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot’s grouping is slightly edging out Netanyahu’s bloc. But Israel’s complicated coalition negotiations — and Netanyahu’s…

Trump continues calls for Venezuela to be 51st state

27 October 2026 at 20:28
President Trump renewed calls for Venezuela to be the 51st U.S. state after touting the barrels of oil coming from the South American country. “It will become a prosperous country, and who knows? Maybe someday soon, it will become a prosperous 51st state,” Trump said of Venezuela. “That’s possible. Let’s make it the 51st state.”…

State Department to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family

27 October 2026 at 20:27
The State Department will issue visas to Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to permit them to enter the U.S., a senior State Department official told The Hill. The move comes after reports that Bolsonaro had left Brazil and was bound for the U.S. following his runoff presidential election loss. Brazil’s Supreme Court had…

Vance responds to question about ‘insulting’ Alaska election lawsuit

27 October 2026 at 20:15
Vice President Vance on Tuesday slammed an independent candidate with a similar name to Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) as committing “electoral fraud” when answering a question about his administration’s lawsuit over the Senate race in the state. “Why shouldn’t Alaskans find it insulting that the administration appears to be suggesting they can’t read the word…

Israel wraps up voting in do-or-die election for Netanyahu: What to watch 

27 October 2026 at 20:05
Israeli voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that is widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration.  The election, which could endanger Netanyahu’s nearly 19 years leading the country, has seen record turnout. Voting closed at 10 p.m. local time, or 4 p.m. EDT.  Here’s…

Zacharia says press corps has ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

27 October 2026 at 20:00
Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, who was fired from her role after five days following a rocky debut and scrutiny of her legal background, accused reporters of fueling “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in their coverage of President Trump. While Zacharia has remained relatively quiet since her ouster less than two weeks ago, in an…

McCain predicts Elizabeth Holmes will get a Trump pardon

27 October 2026 at 19:59
Meghan McCain, former Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) daughter, predicts that convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will get a pardon from President Trump. “One of my hottest, hot takes is that Elizabeth Holmes will eventually get a Trump pardon,” McCain wrote on the social platform X. She shared her thoughts in another post, asking comedian and…

2026 midterm elections: When polls close, when results are expected

29 October 2026 at 13:28
There are just a handful of days until the final votes will be cast in the 2026 midterms. Tens of millions of voters across the country have already cast ballots for Senate, House, governor, state legislature and other critical races that will determine the future of President Trump’s agenda. In the Senate, Democrats must flip…

Live updates: Trump holds second Texas rally in one day; Talarico plans dueling event

27 October 2026 at 23:08
With one week to go before the midterms, President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon in Texas, taking the stage to stump in Corpus Christi for GOP candidates before making his way to Lubbock to do the same. He’s in the Lone Star State hoping to boost support for GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection bid and state…

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