Democratic primaries this summer could elevate another crop of incoming House members who have refused to commit to voting for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. Why it matters: This growing bloc of Jeffries skeptics could create real headaches for the Democratic leader as he attempts to form a united front to take on the Trump administration. - Jeffries' colleagues — left and center — widely expect him to become speaker if Democrats win the majority, noting that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced similar rancor in 2018 and still secured the gavel . - There is also no clear alternative to Jeffries, with House Democrats and candidates telling Axios there have been no indications anyone is preparing to…
Democratic primaries this summer could elevate another crop of incoming House members who have refused to commit to voting for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as speaker. Why it matters: This growing bloc of Jeffries skeptics could create real headaches for the Democratic leader as he attempts to form a united front to take on the Trump administration. - Jeffries' colleagues — left and center — widely expect him to become speaker if Democrats win the majority, noting that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced similar rancor in 2018 and still secured the gavel . - There is also no clear alternative to Jeffries, with House Democrats and candidates telling Axios there have been no indications anyone is preparing to…Open
Republican megadonor Ken Griffin said at a private conference Wednesday that he'd support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 GOP presidential primary, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Griffin is one of the most prolific donors in the Republican Party — he gave more than $100 million in 2024 — and would be a huge asset to Rubio if the secretary of state were to run for president. - Griffin's comments reflected the emerging split in the GOP between establishment-minded figures like Griffin, who want Rubio to run, and anti-establishment types who prefer Vance — in part because of the VP's reluctance to involve the U.S. in foreign conflicts. Behind the scenes: Griffin was interviewed at the…
Republican megadonor Ken Griffin said at a private conference Wednesday that he'd support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 GOP presidential primary, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Griffin is one of the most prolific donors in the Republican Party — he gave more than $100 million in 2024 — and would be a huge asset to Rubio if the secretary of state were to run for president. - Griffin's comments reflected the emerging split in the GOP between establishment-minded figures like Griffin, who want Rubio to run, and anti-establishment types who prefer Vance — in part because of the VP's reluctance to involve the U.S. in foreign conflicts. Behind the scenes: Griffin was interviewed at the…Open
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.
Are Democratic socialist candidates costing Democrats Latino votes? Jose Aristimuño, a former Obama administration official, joins "Prove It! with Batya" to discuss why Latino voters feel abandoned by both parties.
The U.S. has launched new strikes on Iran in response to Iran attacking ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Get the latest on the new U.S. strikes on Iran in our live breaking news coverage. In a social media post, the U.S. military (CENTCOM) said: “At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.” In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you the latest breaking news…
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn is facing a felony charge after federal prosecutors alleged he damaged the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Ryan Mancini break down U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s announcement, the Justice Department’s claims, and the response from Hearn’s attorneys. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/5959169-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-legal-battle-live-discussion/ #olympian #davidhearn #lincolnmemorial #reflectingpool #washingtondc #dc #justicedepartment #doj #indictment #thegavel
