Supreme Court justices visit Capitol Hill for their first appearance since 2019 along with other major news stories

Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews First, your morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to start your day… Top 3 1. A Supreme Court justice makes an unusual visit to Capitol Hill. 2. Lindsey Graham’s sister is appointed to take over his Senate seat. 3. The U.S. conducts a new attack on Iran during a five-hour […]
Justices Barrett and Kagan visit Capitol Hill for budget discussion

Supreme Court Justices to Testify on Budget Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are slated to appear before Congress next week to discuss the Supreme Court’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. This event will take place before the House Appropriations subcommittee, shortly after the conclusion of the Supreme Court’s significant term. Recently, the […]
Jemele Hill inaccurately asserts that the Electoral College is completely based in slavery and it hurt Kamala’s chances in the election

Jemele Hill’s Take on the Electoral College CNN seems to have a recurring inclination to invite former ESPN host Jemele Hill to comment on significant political matters. This week, the focus was on the Electoral College. During a discussion on Monday night, Hill stated that the entire electoral college system is “rooted in slavery” and […]
Trump’s Trip to Capitol Hill for a Heated Lunch with Senate Republicans

Senate Delays Jay Clayton’s Confirmation Following Trump’s Shift in Strategy The Senate has postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This decision came after President Donald Trump announced he would not support FISA without the SAVE America Act, igniting further political turmoil. It’s all unfolding in real time at […]
Rep. Tom Kean Jr is back on Capitol Hill after being away for 100 days

New Jersey Congressman Missing for Weeks Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (RN.J.) has been absent from Congress for several weeks, missing over 50 votes since early March, according to Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. After spending more than 100 days away from the Capitol, Kean is planning to return to Washington, D.C. in the coming weeks, […]
Ex-clerk Becky Hill asserts her immunity in Alex Murdaugh federal case

Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and revoked his life sentence. This decision came after it was determined that former court clerk Becky Hill improperly swayed the jury to secure a guilty verdict, which seems to have, perhaps, been influenced by motives to boost […]
Jemele Hill describes the UFC event at the White House as ‘performative patriotism’ missing ‘diversity’

Jemele Hill Critiques UFC 250 Freedom Event at the White House Surprisingly, Jemele Hill expressed dissatisfaction with the UFC 250 Freedom event hosted at the White House. Who would’ve guessed that someone renowned for criticizing right-wing affiliations would disapprove of an occasion led by Donald Trump? In a recent interview, Hill pointed out that UFC […]
Archaeologists exploring Bunker Hill to uncover history before America 250

Charlestown, Massachusetts – After 251 years, an artifact has been unearthed at the Bunker Hill Monument, right before the nation’s 250th anniversary. This excavation is among the first archaeological projects at the site where the famous battle happened on June 17, 1775. The aim of the crew is to uncover more about the earthen defense, […]
Patriots will be without $15 million free agent signing Julian Hill for the season

Patriots Face Tight End Setback with Julian Hill’s Injury Just two days after acquiring AJ Brown, the New England Patriots find themselves in need of a pass catcher as tight end Julian Hill has been placed on injured reserve. Hill, previously with the Miami Dolphins, sustained a knee injury during offseason practice, which will keep […]
Rep Tom Kean Jr intends to go back to Capitol Hill as questions increase regarding his absence.

Kean Jr. Plans Return to Congress After Months Away Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) announced on Tuesday that he feels “better than ever” and intends to resume in-person duties “in the coming weeks.” This follows a period of absence from the Capitol due to unspecified medical issues. Kean, who serves New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, […]