Cate Martel

Cate Martel

The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump’s post-debate fallout

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Speaker Johnson's dilemma {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday, folks! Four civilians walked in space this morning, and the video (see below) is seriously worth watching. Here’s what else is happening: Republicans are frustrated with Trump’s debate performance. The big question is how much Tuesday’s debate will move the needle. House Republicans...

12:30 Report — Here comes Secretary Kennedy?

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Has anyone else seen the photos of a truck bed slammed into a highway sign in Virginia? It's all over my social media feeds, and I am so intrigued by how it ended up in this position. Here’s what else is happening today: The U.S. economy added 142K jobs...

12:30 Report — Anti-Trump Republicans emboldened

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday. Enjoying these last few days before the September chaos? The first presidential debate is next week, and Congress is returning to another government funding fight. Area journalists, brace yourselves. Here’s what’s happening: Liz Cheney says she’s voting for Harris. Trump is adjusting his battleground map. His path to victory is...

12:30 Report — Trump maneuvers tricky abortion dynamics

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The weather in Washington is showing off this week. Do you think we can trust it or is this the “false fall” season on this chart? Here’s what’s happening today: Trump has a growing problem with female voters. He’s been adjusting his reproductive rights stances, but it comes with some...