The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for so-called coercion after lobbying the U.S. to help his father.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for so-called coercion after lobbying the U.S. to help his father. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Brazil ‘s Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro , the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro , for “coercion” in connection with his father’s trial for an alleged coup attempt. Eduardo was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for lobbying the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials to halt the trial. DETAIL: Eduardo Bolsonaro has been residing in Texas since February 2025 and has not commented on the court’s decision. Jair Bolsonaro, 71, is currently serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup…Open
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. In a unanimous decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. It marks a shift from the panel’s divided vote in May, in which four members dissented. #federalreserve #kevinwarsh #economy
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I’m learning to never underestimate the sores of racial discontent.
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It's nothing but an Orwellian scheme to declare whether someone is 'gay enough.'
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Sen. Dave McCormick advised the Trump administration on monitoring the deal with Iran on Wednesday's "The Record with Greta Van Susteren."
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A San Diego man was charged Wednesday for conspiring to send money to Hamas, which is a designated terrorist organization in the U.S.
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Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.
President Trump on Wednesday said that he would "rather not have" the North American trade agreement that was negotiated during his first term. Why it matters: The free trade pact that binds North America is up for review next month. The risk of the deal collapsing now appears greater than before. What they're saying: "I'm thinking about maybe we won't be able to make a deal. I would rather not have the USMCA," Trump told reporters in Paris, referring to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. - "I'd rather leave it unsigned, I'd rather have it terminated," the president said — though he added that he "may sign it." - "We do better as a country if we don't have an agreement." Between the lines: An implosion of the deal could be…
In this special episode of Raising America: 2026 Midterms, Elizabeth sits down with Republican Candidate for New York House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Lawler. Together, they discuss his re-election campaign, Iran's missile capabilities, and lowering affordability and health costs. Catch "The Hill's" New York election coverage on Tuesday, June 23. #MikeLawler #Iran #NewYork
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