Heard on the Hill
What we're hearing from people we trust on and around the Hill
REAL FACTS: Despite claims by some congressional Republicans that the reconciliation package sends money to illegal immigrants, Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R., La.) team noted that “the House bill does no such thing.” Athina Lawson, Johnson’s press secretary, added that “the One, Big, Beautiful Bill cuts off the 1.4 million illegal aliens who are stealing coverage from American citizens.”
RAGING BULL: Washed up actor Robert De Niro attacked President Trump again, from the Cannes Film Festival for Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, falsely claiming that the president is “cut[ting] funding and support to the arts, humanities and education.” Ric Grenell, the new head of the Kennedy Center, pushed back on De Niro’s lies, noting that “President Trump hasn’t cut funding for the Kennedy Center. There are a few honest reporters already reporting the massive funding INCREASE request from President Trump for the Kennedy Center.”
UNCHARTED TERRITORY: Charter’s decision to carry One America News underscores its commitment to viewpoint diversity and open access to information. President Trump highlighted the move on TruthSocial, praising the company for standing up for free expression.
NOT ALWAYS LOW PRICES: The Wall Street Journal reported that Walmart is raising prices on consumers over President Trump’s tariffs. Sources tell the Reporter that this could anger Trump Administration officials, especially since Secretary Scott Bessent is closing in on a deal with China.
SLAM THE BRAKES: Vermont joined Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, and Delaware in halting enforcement of its electric vehicle mandate. All five states have withdrawn or modified EV requirements in recent months due to lack of demand.
STOLEN VALOR: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D., N.J.) is under fire for “inflat[ing] her Navy rank in campaign materials,” per a report by the Washington Free Beacon’s Jon Levine.