A deadline is closing in on President Trump’s global tariff push, and the next move could bring fresh legal challenges. The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld looks at what’s at stake as the clock runs out. #presidenttrump #trump #tariffs #trumptariffs #globaltariffs #thegavel
The landmark Supreme Court ruling, Trump v. Slaughter, could fundamentally change the relationship between the White House and independent federal agencies. The Hill's Zach Schonfeld explains why some believe the decision marks the end of agency independence as Washington has known it for decades. #presidenttrump #trump #independentagencies #potus #supremecourt #scotus #thegavel
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to move faster in producing communications related to the handling of the Epstein Files, which had been sought in a lawsuit. The Hill's Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams talk with Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman, whose group brought the case, about the impact of the ruling and why the lawsuit was filed in the first place. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/5928082-federal-judges-block-trump-moves-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #trumpadministration #trumpadmin #epsteinfiles…
Iran's leaders reportedly have said that they won't be ready to commit to an agreement based on recent negotiations by Sunday. Their statement apparently contradicts President Trump's expected timeline for a signing. Speaking with NewsNation, House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) suggested that, although an agreement appears closer than it has been, the situation is subject to change. #Iran #War #Trump #Titus
Trump says negotiators are working on a deal that would end the war, possibly over the weekend.
The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether states can keep counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked on time. The Hill's Zach Schonfeld breaks down the legal question of whether federal law preempts state rules now used in 14 states, including California. #supremecourt #scotus #mailinballots #mailinvoting #voting #electionday #electionresults #thegavel #mailin #midterms #elections2026
The Hill's Zach Schonfeld and Jared Gans break down where the mid-decade redistricting battle stands as new maps are finalized across the country. They explain why Louisiana is shaping up as one of the clearest GOP gains after major court rulings reshaped the state’s congressional map. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/5917852-mid-decade-redistricting-war-standings-states-courts-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #redistricting #republicans #democrats #gop #dems #louisiana #redistrictingwar #thegavel #thehouse
The Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund was ended by the Trump administration, not a judge's ruling. The Hill's Zach Schonfeld breaks down what the judge’s order actually did and why it was limited in scope. #justicedepartment #doj #trumpadministration #judge #ruling #judgeruling #thegavel #antiweaponization #antiweaponizationfund
Various groups have challenged the Justice Department’s new $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
The Hill's Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schonfeld breaks down the cases to watch out for as Supreme Court decision season starts soon, including a case over a gun law that was used to convict Hunter Biden. #HunterBiden #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #SecondAmendment #JoeBiden