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Trump is asked if he saw any cognitive decline in the former President after a meeting with him in 2024. He also comments on Hunter Biden's rumored 2028 presidential bid.

President Trump’s endorsement of Pamela Evette could give Republican voters in a crowded South Carolina primary for governor a clear signal. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley breaks down why Evette may now be best positioned to finish first and why the bigger fight could be her runoff opponent.

Crews were seen Thursday beginning to fill the newly renovated Reflecting Pool with water. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that work was completed Wednesday. #reflectingpool #trump #nationalmall

OPINION: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Sen. Ron Wyden of trying to distract people from his son's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. #Bessent #Epstein #RonWyden

OPINION: President Trump bashed communism and the policies of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, telling reporters "you're gonna end up in hunger, and squalor, and death, and destruction." #Trump #Mamdani #Communism

The Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund was ended by the Trump administration, not a judge's ruling. The Hill's Zach Schonfeld breaks down what the judge’s order actually did and why it was limited in scope.

Tillis and Bessent share their mutual dismay over Bill Pulte

President Trump on Tuesday named Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte to be the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.

Rep. Ted Lieu presses Sec. Marco Rubio on Trump sleeping in meetings. Lieu plays different clips during the budget hearing of Trump dozing off and questions the President's cognitive ability and physical health.

OPINION: Lindsey Granger gives her lens on CBS News firing veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, who reportedly clashed with new leadership at the network. #ScottPelley #60Minutes #LindseyGranger

Rare albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks, becomes zoo sensation in Bangladesh

Democrats are watching Graham Platner’s latest controversy closely, but many do not see it as politically fatal in today’s campaign environment. The Hill's Amie Parnes breaks down why some in the party believe voter attitudes have shifted to be more forgiving.

OPINION: TMZ editors Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton join the show to discuss TMZ's newly launched DC bureau and how they plan to cover political stories on Capitol Hill. #TMZ #JacobWasserman #CharlieCotton

OPINION: TMZ editors Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton join the show to discuss TMZ's newly launched DC bureau and how they plan to cover political stories on Capitol Hill. #TMZ #JacobWasserman #CharlieCotton

President Trump on Monday endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.), who has been missing from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail for months. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5905353-tom-kean-jr-trump-endorsement-gop-primary/  #trump #newjersey #election

OPINION: TMZ editors Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton join the show to discuss TMZ's newly launched DC bureau and how they plan to cover political stories on Capitol Hill. #TMZ #JacobWasserman #CharlieCotton

Dr. Oz on why Trump keeps going in for physical check-ups: 'I think he likes the results'

OPINION: Cenk Uygur speaks out after being barred from the UK #CenkUygur #TheYoungTurks

OPINION: Cenk Uygur speaks out after being barred from the UK #CenkUygur #TheYoungTurks

Two protesters kicked out of Marco Rubio's house testimony 

President Trump’s comment that he "[doesn't] care about the midterms” is striking a nerve with Republicans. The Hill's Regina Zilbermints breaks down why his timing, rhetoric and primary endorsements could complicate the GOP’s effort to rack up legislative wins.

OPINION: Google is looking to release millions of mosquitoes into California in an effort to eliminate other mosquitoes that carry disease. #Google #Mosquitoes #California

OPINION: Leftist commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker have been banned from entering the UK, sparking concerns of free speech violations. #CenkUygur #HasanPiker #UnitedKingdom

OPINION: Content creator Alex Leibow joins the show to discuss his AI-generated videos of LA Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, which have been promoted by Pratt's campaign and gone viral. #AlexLiebow #SpencerPratt #LAWildfires

President Trump mocked former first lady Jill Biden on social media Friday after she revealed in an interview that she believed her husband was “having a stroke” during his disastrous CNN debate performance against Trump in 2024. #trump #biden #debate #jillbiden

OPINION: Six out of nine musical acts who were listed as performers for the upcoming Great American State Fair have since said they will not be performing, with several saying they feel the event is too political. #Freedom250 #StateFair #MartinaMcBride

A new report says the Trump administration is spending $5 million to paint four bronze horses in gold near the Lincoln Memorial. The Hill's Judy Kurtz dives into the fast-tracked project, and how it plays into a larger Washington, D.C. beautification initiative.

OPINION: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of a Committee on Government Efficiency (COGE), drawing comparisons to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). #Mamdani #NYC #DOGE

RAW VIDEO: Blue Origin rocket explodes in blazing fireball during test launch

Are “shy voters” real or are polls just missing part of the electorate? Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley explains how President Trump and his supporters have caused pollsters to be wrong in his previous elections.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to impose a 100% tax on any payouts received by Californians from the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund. #Newsom #Trump #DOJ

OPINION: Former First Lady Jill Biden says she was "frightened" by Joe Biden's June 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump, and even thought he might be having a stroke. #JillBiden #JoeBiden #Debate

OPINION: The DOJ has reportedly launched an investigation into E Jean Carroll, the writer who has accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her. #EJeanCarroll #Trump #DOJ

A former CIA official allegedly stole hundreds of gold bars from the federal government, amounting to over $40 million. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5898887-former-cia-official-gold-bar-theft/  #cia #gold #bars #theft #doj #fbi

Former President Biden’s new lawsuit is raising a key question: Whether a former president’s “private conversations” should stay protected. The Hill's Rema Rahman breaks down President Trump’s notably measured response and how it hints at bigger stakes.

LA Mayor Karen Bass is pushing back after candidate Spencer Pratt has been criticizing her over handling of crime, homelessness, and wildfires in the city. #losangeles #karenbass #spencerpratt

The Justice Department (DOJ) is pulling press releases from its website related to charges on individuals tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, citing efforts to dispel of “partisan propaganda.” #january62021 #doj #trump #capitolattack

OPINION: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a speech on Tuesday that the city will be cracking down on "negligent landlords" and potentially transferring property ownership to the tenants. #Mamdani #NYC #Housing

Nancy Mace: Abolish property taxes for seniors? Bad idea — Robby Soave | RISING

OPINION: Former President Biden is suing the Department of Justice in an attempt to stop audio recordings of private interviews he did from being released. #Biden #DOJ #Trump

Democrats are rooting for Ken Paxton to win the Republican nomination in the Texas Senate race, believing he is the most beatable GOP option. The Hill's Amie Parnes breaks down on The Fight For 2028 the party's growing confidence in James Talarico getting a victory.

President Trump gave himself a stellar health review Tuesday after he left the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he got his annual medical and dental exam. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5894696-donald-trump-walter-reed-medical-center-exam/ 

The Hill's Chris Stirewalt breaks down the controversy around Graham Platner and why double standard arguments often apply to both sides. https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5890847-dnc-leadership-2024-autopsy-controversy-whole-hog-live-discussion/ 

Comer: Former Epstein assistant and accuser Sarah Kellen says she never saw Trump on Epstein island

Brad Lander campaign spokesperson Dora Pekec said in a statement that masked agents took him, and ICE detained him as he was escorting a defendant out of the court. She said the situation is still developing, and the campaign is monitoring it closely.

Trump ‘surprised’ by Elon Musk's criticism of reconciliation bill Read more: trib.al/5jTBJ7y

Horsford berates US trade rep as Trump makes tariff announcement: ‘WTF, who’s in charge?’