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A bipartisan pair of senators launched an investigation into the gaming platform Roblox due to concerns regarding explicit content and its alleged connection to real world child abuse. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin sent a letter informing Roblox CEO David Baszucki that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is leading the inquiry.

Three Generation Z editors at The Hill are working to understand the politics of their generation. They plan to give a glimpse into how Gen Z has dominated the box office recently. Additionally, they will address why many individuals live at home after graduation.

Four South Carolina Republicans competed in a Senate debate for the November ballot spot. The debate, hosted by Nexstar Media Group, featured Russell Fry, Ralph Norman, Mark Sanford, and a businessman.

The Hill provides live coverage of 2026 primary elections in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington. A notable race in Michigan features Abdul El-Sayed challenging Rep. Haley Stevens.

The Hill will provide live coverage of Nexstar Media Group’s GOP Senate primary debate in South Carolina on Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT. The debate will be moderated by Carolyn Murray of News 2 and Alicia Barnes of Queen City News, featuring candidates seeking to fill a vacated seat.

A Politico poll found that 3 in 5 U.S. adults believe gas prices in their area have increased more than the actual data shows, as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East influence pump prices.

PJM Interconnection's 2028-29 capacity auction hit the maximum price cap of $325 per megawatt-day, driven by rising electricity demand from AI data centers. Moody’s Ratings highlighted that new power generation costs are being socialized across all ratepayers, not borne by AI-driven load customers, leading to higher bills for households and small businesses.

The U.S. is projected to reach a historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, with the first half of 2026 showing an 18% decrease in reported homicides compared to the same period in 2025.

The House passed a bill restricting lawmakers from stock trading, along with the National Defense Authorization Act. Julia Manchester of The Hill and Dave Levinthal of NOTUS discussed the development on 'The Takeout'.

Rep. Thomas Massie criticized Congress for allocating over $11 billion to the Agriculture Department as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war, calling the move 'ironic' because the farmers' bailout was necessitated by the war. He made the remarks outside the House during an interview with The Hill.

President Trump and Republicans blame Canada for wildfires affecting the U.S., while experts attribute the cause to climate change. Trump claims Canada is not properly maintaining its forests, but scientists from both countries counter that climate change is the primary factor.

FCC Chair David Carr dismissed a California-led challenge to the Paramount-WBD merger as 'illegitimate' in comments to The Hill. Carr expressed doubt that the coalition of 12 state attorneys general would succeed in its legal action against the merger.

Lawmakers and Trump administration officials participated in the second Hill Nation Summit in Washington, discussing the day's news with reporters from The Hill and NewsNation. The bipartisan event focused on celebrating accomplishments and addressing critical issues.

The second Hill Nation Summit in Washington brings together bipartisan lawmakers and administration officials to discuss midterms, affordability, artificial intelligence, and healthcare reform with journalists from The Hill and NewsNation. The event occurs less than four months before the midterm elections.

The Hill Nation Summit returns to Washington on July 15 for the second annual event. Hosted by The Hill and NewsNation, the summit aims to foster bipartisan discussions through consecutive news-making conversations.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has directed officers to temporarily pause traffic stops following two fatal shootings, though the agency has not publicly confirmed the directive. Sources confirmed the nationwide halt to traffic stops via NewsNation, The Hill’s sister outlet.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed officers to temporarily pause traffic stops nationwide following two fatal shootings. The agency has not confirmed the directive publicly, but sources confirmed the move through NewsNation and The Hill.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed officers to temporarily pause traffic stops following two deadly shootings, though the agency has not publicly confirmed the directive. Sources confirmed the nationwide halt to NewsNation and The Hill’s sister outlet.

President Trump is supporting the Russia sanctions bill proposed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), as confirmed by a White House official. The legislation is being pushed by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in Graham's honor.

Rep. Nancy Mace is considering a run to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Senate. A person familiar with her thinking mentioned 'YOLO' when asked about her interest. Mace is expected to conduct polling to gauge support.

President Trump removed Benjamin Hovland and Thomas Hicks, members of the Election Assistance Commission, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned. The White House confirmed the action to The Hill, stating the President reserves the right to remove individuals.

Democrats in competitive races are using the Republicans' 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' as a political tool to target vulnerable incumbents. The strategy aims to highlight the bill as a liability in elections.

Oil prices rose over 5% after the U.S. revoked Iran's oil sanctions waiver following strikes on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. International Brent crude reached $75 per barrel as of Tuesday evening.

A new survey by Athena Insights reveals that Americans are nearly three times more likely to express concern than excitement about artificial intelligence's growing role in society. The 'Americans on AI' poll, shared with The Hill, highlights a significant disparity in public sentiment toward advancing AI technology.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stated that the rise in democratic socialist candidates reflects a Democratic Party desire for fighters, but not necessarily those directly challenging President Trump. He emphasized voters seek representatives who advocate for them rather than those focused on opposing Trump.

America's 250th birthday celebrations on July 3 and 4 will see mixed closures and openings. July 3 is a federal holiday with NYSE and federal offices closed, while banks and national parks remain open. July 4 sees closures for banks and DMV, but stores like Costco and Sam’s Club stay open. Businesses advise confirming hours beforehand.

Bipartisan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, citing the country's progress since the end of 2024. The lawmakers argue Syria has made significant strides following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

US President Donald Trump earned over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, drawing accusations of corruption. Critics argue his regulatory changes favored the industry, including his own $TRUMP, while opponents in the Senate demand stricter oversight of his trading activities.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after a four-month absence, attributing it to depression. He missed over 100 votes and will face Rebecca Bennett in the November election. Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged the commonality of the condition.

President Trump nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to the full-time position. The announcement was made on Truth Social, and The Hill contacted the Labor Department for further details.

The Department of Justice has launched a campaign finance investigation into Senator Ruben Gallego, according to a report by NOTUS. Oriana González of NOTUS and Julia Manchester of the Hill discussed the development on 'The Takeout' segment.

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to temporarily de-escalate tensions and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Technical discussions on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are set to continue.

The U.S. government lifted its export ban on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 AI model, allowing the company to share it with over 100 companies. A spokesperson for Anthropic confirmed the decision to The Hill, marking a reversal from previous restrictions on Mythos 5 and its counterpart Fable.

The White House requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding from Congress to address the Iran war, curb the ongoing Ebola outbreak, and provide aid to U.S. farmers. The request was detailed in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted retirement paperwork after a little over a year in the role. The departure follows months of exits from top military leaders, according to a Pentagon official.

The Interior Department installed fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to address reported vandalism. A spokesperson cited increased damage from leftist activists as the reason for the earlier-than-planned installation.

The Senate is expected to pass a major housing bill later this evening, while New York voters participate in primary races featuring progressives and Democratic Socialists. The Hill's editorial team will host a live discussion on these developments.

Democratic lawmakers are pressuring the three largest U.S. credit bureaus over allegations of unaddressed incorrect reports from federal student loan servicers. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren raised concerns in a letter shared with The Hill.

Green algae have returned to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool despite a renovation project led by President Trump, which included nanobubbler technology intended to destroy the algae. The project, costing over $13 million, was claimed by the Interior Department to have successfully eliminated the algae, but recent images show their presence.

President Trump suggested an executive order could be used to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Congress failed to pass a temporary extension. He stated, 'Congress wants me to do it' when asked by The Hill about the possibility.