Forget Senate hearings and votes ... Jim Justice had a bigger event on the Capitol Hill calendar Wednesday ... his dog's early birthday party ... and we scored an invite. Charlie spotted a giant billboard outside the senator's office advertising…
TMZ•TMZ Staff1h ago
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging “a resolution” to the Iran war, sending the strongest signal to date that Republicans on Capitol Hill are feeling the political sting of the long-drawn conflict heading into the midterm elections. “It’s been a priority and an objective of every administration, for 50 years nearly, to ensure that Iran…
The Hill2h ago
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called on the Trump administration Wednesday to swiftly end its military operations against Iran amid legislative pressure to bring this monthslong conflict to a close. Kaine noted the House’s passage of three Iran war powers resolutions, calling the conflict “triply illegal” in comments to reporters on Capitol Hill shared by CSPAN. …
The Hill•Sarah Davis2h ago
Mitch McConnell comes in peace ... he was all smiles as he arrived home after a hard day's work on Capitol Hill ... and video shows the Senator in great spirits. After three hours of work in the Senate, the Kentucky lawmaker returned to his D.C.…
TMZ•TMZ Staff9h ago
F-35 fighter jet spare parts were reportedly diverted to Hong Kong from Australia, sparking inquiries on Capitol Hill and in the Australian Department of Defence over China’s possible access to classified material. First reported by Audrey Decker and Mark Satter at Politico on Sept. 18, 2026, a number of anonymous sources close to the matter […]
The Aviationist•James Gray22 Sept
Republicans are still pushing for a record-setting $1.5 trillion defense budget, but the way ahead on Capitol Hill is not yet clear.
Breaking Defense•Breaking Defense Video21 Sept
A bipartisan group of lawmakers highlighted the integral role of staffers in the daily functions of Congress on Thursday at The Hill’s annual Notable Staffers event. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.), honored their staffers, who were all featured on this year’s list…
The Hill•Ryan J. Karlin18 Sept
The Hill’s fourth annual Notable Staffers project is a bipartisan list showcasing some of the most hard-working and influential Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill. More than 12,000 staffers in the House and Senate are the linchpins keeping Congress running year-in and year-out. They’re the unseen aides writing legislation on a host of policy matters, communicating…
The Hill18 Sept
Trump insists rising fuel prices are ‘a very inexpensive price to pay,’ for his war in Iran. Eric Garcia asks Republicans and democrats on Capitol Hill about the last time they stopped for gas
Sen. John Fetterman says Macklemore missed some brutal irony by shouting "Free Palestine" at a concert ... pointing to Hamas massacring Israelis at the Nova music festival. Jacob got the Senator from Pennsylvania on Capitol Hill and asked him about…
TMZ•TMZ Staff17 Sept
The urgency with which Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have sought to be regulated has not translated into action on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden thinks the road to America's first gay president could hit a serious speed bump ... with Black voters. Charlie caught the Wisconsin Republican Thursday on Capitol Hill and asked him about Pete Buttigieg saying America is…
TMZ•TMZ Staff17 SeptThe idea of a kill switch has gained traction on Capitol Hill, as researchers warn that advanced AI agents could evade human control and cause harm.
Rep. Lauren Boebert says late-night votes on Capitol Hill can get rowdy ... and this time, she says it was Democrats bringing the extra energy ... and she wonders if they're showing some liquid courage. Jacob caught up with the Colorado…
TMZ•TMZ Staff16 Sept
FBI Director Kash Patel rebuked Democratic lawmakers who criticized him on Tuesday during an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing them of acting “like buffoons on Capitol Hill.” “This FBI, under my leadership and President Trump’s administration, is here for the people of America, not for the cacophony of the United States Senate…
The Hill•Sarah Davis16 Sept
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) again emphasized that he would not be switching parties Tuesday following his video appearance at the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention. When asked by a reporter at Capitol Hill if there was a chance he would become a Republican, Fetterman appeared to become frustrated. “I’m not going to be a…
The Hill•Mira Bhakta15 Sept
Capitol Hill could soon be playing a supporting role on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” after one of its stars, Angie Katsanevas, says she filmed some of her advocacy work in the nation’s capital for the show. “We did film some [of the time] that I spent here in D.C. working with the…
The Hill•Judy Kurtz15 Sept
Kash Patel is feeling the heat on Capitol Hill over the FBI removing bestiality as a disqualifier to become an agent ... a regulation that, as you can imagine, raised a bunch of eyebrows. The FBI Director testified Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary…
TMZ•TMZ Staff15 Sept
A coalition of leaders across the entertainment industry and Capitol Hill lawmakers pressed for urgent action on a proposal for a federal film tax incentive to respond to a flight of production to other countries. The proposal has gained new momentum since President Donald Trump announced his support earlier this month. Key lawmakers behind the […]
Deadline•Ted Johnson15 Sept
Carrie Hughes knows she is somewhat of a rarity on Capitol Hill. Her first job as a congressional aide was in the office of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.). Eighteen years later, he’s the only member she has worked for. Hughes started in Scott’s personal office and now serves as the director of Health and…
The Hill•Nathaniel Weixel15 Sept
