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President Trump fired back at former President Obama during a Monday night rally in Corinth, Miss., after the former commander in chief likened Trump’s White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory while on the campaign trail over the weekend.

President Trump’s closing campaign stops may offer clues about how Republicans view their chances of holding the House. The Hill’s Julia Mueller examines what his travel schedule and Decision Desk HQ’s latest forecast could reveal. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

The student-led movement Student List celebrated the ouster of Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic, arguing his leadership led to rampant corruption, cronyism and organized crime. They began protesting in 2024 after a railway station disaster was blamed on negligence and corruption.

Former President Obama poked fun at President Trump’s White House renovation projects on Saturday during a campaign stop in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D).

Early voting numbers may appear to tell one story, but shifting voting habits could complicate the picture. The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt explains why the data should be viewed cautiously and the enthusiasm gap between Democrats and Republicans. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

First lady Melania Trump has secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front-line city of Oleshky, the White House said in a press release Friday morning.

President Trump called on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to immediately resign from Congress on Thursday after federal prosecutors referred to the Minnesota Democrat as “Congresswoman Ilhan Nur Said Elmi” without explanation in a court filing Wednesday.

President Trump once again floated the idea of seeking a third term in office, even after admitting that "there's not a lot of wiggle room" in the law that prevents it.

Darline Graham has the advantage in the South Carolina Senate race, but Decision Desk HQ’s forecast leaves room for uncertainty. The Hill’s Bill Sammon explains why this race may be worth watching on election night. Watch the free full episode on The Hill's website or YouTube.

Vice President JD Vance paused his campaign rally in Nebraska Thursday to check in on a woman who fainted in the crowd.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team dropped and damaged a historic World War II-era globe previously used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, a source familiar with the incident told The Hill on Thursday.

President Trump sparred with a CNN correspondent while defending his decision to hold off on imposing sanctions against Russia, saying the move helped to free American Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned in the country for four years.

President Trump on Wednesday evening lauded one of his supporters for punching a protester at a campaign rally in Clemson, South Carolina. Trump compared the punch to one from Evander 'the real deal' Holyfield, who attended the rally.

OPINION: The Wall Street Journal's Jack Butler joins the show to talk about his research looking into the extent of 'Groypers' working for Republican members of Congress. #JackButler #Groypers #NickFuentes

OPINION: Robby Soave gives his radar on Bulwark podcast host Kara Swisher suggesting that Elon Musk should "be worried" about the possibility of Democrats regaining control of Congress. #KaraSwisher #ElonMusk #RobbySoave

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years.

President Trump’s own words are once again shaping a legal battle involving his administration. The Hill’s Sophie Brams and Zach Schonfeld examine how his Truth Social posts about East Potomac Park complicated the government’s position in court. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) confirmed to reporters Tuesday evening that his campaign was behind a new attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a “liar” and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues.

OPINION: A Wall Street Journal report claims that Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Starlink services to Ukraine. #ElonMusk #Ukraine #Starlink

Mark Kelly has several qualities that could make him formidable in the 2028 presidential election. Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau breaks down the Arizona senator’s potential path and the message he could use to introduce himself to voters. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

The Hill's Washington Correspondent Drew Petrimoulx breaks down the data showing young people, especially young men, turning away from Republicans. This was the age group largely split between Trump and Harris in 2024.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff says he has “zero interest” in running for president in 2028, but that may not settle the question. The Hill’s Drew Petrimoulx explains why political history, Ossoff’s growing appeal among Democrats and another potential contender could keep the speculation alive.

OPINION: France was rocked by violence over the weekend as thousands of rioters and looters were arrested. #France #Looting #Protests

Sherrod Brown’s chances in the Ohio Senate race may be stronger than they first appear. The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon explain why the data points to a potentially closer race than expected. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

BREAKING: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role after President Trump told reporters that he told her to “reconsider” the position amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill.

OPINION: Erin Maguire gives her monologue on the wavering support that the GOP is facing heading into the midterms. #ErinMaguire #Midterms #AngieNixon

President Trump put an abrupt end to questions about whether the Pentagon would really livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter, former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.

Could one affluent Indiana county provide an early glimpse of what the midterms could bring? Decision Desk HQ’s Geoffrey Skelley explains why Hamilton County may offer clues about similar communities across the country. Watch the free full episode on The Hill's website or YouTube.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that her California Bar exam results are “somewhat inconsequential” after reporting surfaced that showed she did not pass the examination.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that she misheard a shouted question about where she passed the bar exam from a reporter, leading her to say that she passed the exam when she moved to China.

Russia struck a key energy sector in Ukraine days after President Trump told reporters the two countries had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russian refineries Thursday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the ceasefire was over.

President Trump suggested Wednesday at a campaign rally in Arizona that leakers should be shot, in an apparent reference to leaks surrounding U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The Trump administration has repeatedly turned to the Supreme Court after lower courts blocked parts of the president’s agenda, building a striking emergency docket record. The Hill’s Sophie Brams and Zach Schonfeld break down Trump’s scorecard. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

Three polls show state Rep. James Talarico (D) leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the closely watched Texas Senate race.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is pressing Elon Musk to explain Ukraine’s loss of military access to Starlink and expressing hope that Ukraine’s restricted access to the space-based communications network was because of an error and not a deliberate decision.

A watchdog group has filed a complaint with the California State Bar Association asking for an investigation into White House press secretary Katie Zacharia over her claims that she is a lawyer after reports surfaced that she is not licensed to practice law in any state.

BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX satellites.

President Trump issued pardons at a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday for two diesel mechanics who were previously charged with and plead guilty to violating the Clean Air Act.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia mixed up her words when answering a reporter's question about prioritizing her family as they relocate to Washington, D.C.

Would President Trump ever acknowledge a midterm “shellacking” the way former President Obama did? Democratic strategist Joel Payne argues that Trump’s grip on Republicans would lead him toward a very different response. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

In her second day on the job and at her first press briefing, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that the White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, following multiple reports that created a scandal surrounding her post.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled U.S. ambassador to Greece, said that serving in the role “has been the honor of a lifetime” after the White House announced she had been asked to resign.

President Trump declared during a Monday political rally that he would “be the last Republican president” if Democrats clinch control of Congress and the White House in the next two elections.

President Trump is picking a fight with Senate Republicans right before the midterm elections with his surprise deal to allow Russia to export diesel to the United States.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said on Tuesday the Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.

#BREAKING: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said the Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.

President Trump bashed Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) during his campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday.

The Trump administration faces a difficult calculation as tensions with the Houthis threaten to open another front in the Iran war. The Hill’s Colin Meyn examines the political and military pressures that could shape the U.S. response. Watch the full episode on The Hill Insider.

Kendall Scudder, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said Sunday he is confident in Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness.

OPINION: Niall Stanage gives his notes on the Trump administration reportedly planning to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter in December. #Execution #PeteHegseth #NiallStanage