De Blasio: The left’s new star in Washington
Mike Lillis 05/12/15 09:05 PM EDT
The New York mayor is hoping to guide the political debate heading into 2016.
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’16 hopefuls are poaching talent from Capitol Hill
Scott Wong 05/12/15 06:00 AM EDT
With so many Republicans eyeing a run, there is no shortage of opportunities.
FBI records: Joan Rivers received death threats
Megan R. Wilson 05/06/15 08:08 PM EDT
The controversial comedienne has a federal record of enemies she made through the years.
GOP's Vitter slams lack of Iran amendments: 'That's a bunch of bull'
Alexander Bolton - 05/06/15 06:14 PM EDT
Vitter is deeply frustrated that he can't get a vote on an amendment to Iran bill.
Jeb Bush makes case for a governor in the White House
Jonathan Easley - 04/30/15 07:46 PM EDT
“You can be prepared from Day One from being governor,” Bush said.
SCOTUS steps into marriage crossfire
Lydia Wheeler - 04/28/15 06:00 AM EDT
Religious leaders plead for justices to steer clear of legalizing the unions nationwide.
For Dems, a star is born?
Sarah Ferris - 04/03/15 06:00 AM EDT
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has raised his profile with his attacks on Indiana law.
Photos: British Royals visit Washington
Greg Nash - 03/20/15 12:47 PM EDT
See photos of Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visiting Washington during their four-day trip to...
Lewis leads huge congressional delegation on Selma anniversary
Mike Lillis - 03/07/15 06:28 AM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A long weekend commemorates the march's silver anniversary.
Bibi boycott grows prior to speech
Mike Lillis - 03/02/15 08:40 PM EST
Almost a quarter of House Democrats will boycott Netanyahu's Tuesday address.
MSNBC axes Ronan Farrow's show
Ben Kamisar - 02/20/15 10:16 AM EST
MSNBC is also dropping "The Reid Report."
Brian Williams under fire — from Twitter
Neetzan Zimmerman - 02/05/15 11:50 AM EST
His false Iraq story is being widely mocked online.
Paris terrorist attacks raise stakes for looming immigration fight
Alexander Bolton and Scott Wong - 01/10/15 12:43 PM EST
Some Republicans warn Tea Party colleagues not to take the immigration fight too far.
Most diverse Congress in history poised to take power
Peter Sullivan - 01/05/15 05:35 PM EST
Here's The Hill's breakdown of the new Congress.
Top 10 political stories of 2014
Niall Stanage - 12/30/14 05:58 AM EST
In a year when Congress all but ground to a halt, the real action took place elsewhere.
School bans 'I Can't Breathe' shirts from b-ball tourney
Ian Swanson - 12/28/14 07:36 AM EST
Security blamed for banning of "I Can't Breathe" shirts.
Critics hate 'The Interview'
Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 08:30 AM EST
The movie gets just a 32 percent rating from top critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pope Francis urges 'tenderness'
Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 07:37 AM EST
It was the new pope's second Christmas address from St. Peter's.
What Obama, Boehner and Hillary Clinton really need this Christmas
Dustin Weaver and Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 05:57 AM EST
There are a number of gifts politicians could use to prepare for 2015.
Finger-pointing in NYC
Ben Kamisar - 12/22/14 01:20 PM EST
Political figures battle over who deserves blame for the killings of two policemen.
Five things you shouldn't talk about on Thanksgiving
Ian Swanson - 11/27/14 06:00 AM EST
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks — and argue with your relatives about politics.
No charges for officer in Ferguson shooting
David McCabe - 11/24/14 09:29 PM EST
Jurors took an especially long time to consider the case.
Schools to close in Ferguson
Ben Kamisar - 11/21/14 02:43 PM EST
A school district is canceling classes in anticipation of grand jury decision.
Six Baltimore officers charged; Gray killing called homicide
Ben Kamisar - 05/01/15 10:59 AM EDT
All of the officers involved in the arrest will be charged.
Obama offers 'deep condolences' to Nepalese leader
Jordan Fabian - 04/29/15 01:29 PM EDT
The president spoke with Sushil Koirala about Nepal's devastating earthquake.
Video captures police killing of unarmed black man
David McCabe - 04/07/15 06:48 PM EDT
Michael T. Slager has been charged with murder in the killing of 50-year-old Walter Scott.
Indiana governor in crisis mode
Mike Lillis - 03/31/15 06:16 PM EDT
Gov. Mike Pence has been forced to walk a tight line.
Legal pot? Not for federal workers
Lydia Wheeler - 03/10/15 06:00 AM EDT
Policy is at odds with some state marijuana laws.
The terrible, horrible, no good start for GOP
Scott Wong - 03/03/15 06:00 AM EST
Republicans declared that the era of governing by crisis and fiscal cliffs was over.
Dem suggests Giuliani comments were racist
David McCabe - 02/20/15 12:53 PM EST
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) said the former New York mayor’s comments stem from his race.
Majority says Brian Williams should be allowed to return
Jesse Byrnes - 02/18/15 12:54 PM EST
More Democrats than Republicans say Williams should get his job back.
The Hill names Neetzan Zimmerman senior director, audience and strategy
The Hill staff - 01/16/15 12:07 PM EST
Zimmerman, who will expand the publication’s reach into new demographics, starts Friday.
Boehner defends retribution
Scott Wong - 01/07/15 12:09 PM EST
“We're going to have a family conversation," the Speaker said.
Meeks rips police for turning backs on NYC mayor
David McCabe - 12/30/14 03:38 PM EST
Police have been angered over comments de Blasio has made about police and minorities.
Five times ‘The Wire’ and politics mixed
Peter Sullivan - 12/28/14 05:40 PM EST
President Obama's favorite character on the cult show is Omar Little.
Six people arrested in New York for threats against police
Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 02:17 PM EST
Police report there have been 40 threats against officers since Saturday shootings.
LBJ library director upset over 'Selma'
Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 07:54 AM EST
The film is unfair to President Lyndon Johnson, according to the director of his library.
Tensions high after another shooting
Ian Swanson - 12/25/14 07:11 AM EST
Antonio Martin is the third black teenager killed in St. Louis area since Michael Brown's death.
NYC mayor, police signal truce
David McCabe - 12/22/14 05:41 PM EST
Unions to "stand down" as de Blasio calls for protests to be suspended.
Winners and losers of the lame-duck
Cristina Marcos,Alexander Bolton and Mike Lillis - 12/18/14 06:00 AM EST
The post-election scramble tested members of both parties.
Brown family condemns ‘broken system’
Mike Lillis - 11/25/14 02:11 PM EST
“The prosecutor is supposed to prosecute, not be the defense attorney," said attorneys.
Ferguson decision coming Monday night
David McCabe - 11/24/14 01:44 PM EST
Ferguson has been bracing for a decision by the grand jury for weeks.
