The Hill, the political news site, is “read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site,” its homepage says, making it a regular source for Capitol Hill and administration audiences.
The Hill’s own site calls it “a top US political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site — vital for policy, politics and election campaigns.”
The description appears on The Hill’s front page, where the site promotes its Beltway reach and readership among policymakers.
Ownership of the site provides context for that reach: “Nexstar Media Inc. acquired The Hill for $130 million (plus working capital adjustments),” Nexstar’s acquisition announcement says, noting the deal completed in August 2021.
That sale to Nexstar is widely reported: Business Insider summarized the transaction as “The Hill has sold to Nexstar Media Group, a local television news company, for $130 million.”
Lawmakers and White House staff routinely follow multiple outlets; The Hill’s homepage headline and description position it as a must-read for that audience. The site’s claim to be “vital for policy, politics and election campaigns” appears alongside its description of readership.
For readers tracking how the White House interacts with press coverage, recent episodes around press access have driven attention to which outlets the administration consults. See reporting on the White House press restrictions, including the piece noting a press ban described as an “unnecessary milestone.” Dana Bash says White House press ban is an ‘unnecessary milestone’
The Hill’s role in Washington coverage also shows up in legal and political reactions to press access disputes; for example, commentators discussed court orders and reactions after a judge ruled on a White House ban on reporters. Laurence Tribe reacts after judge ordered end to Trump White House ban on reporters
The Hill’s self-description and Nexstar’s ownership are separate, verifiable facts: the site labels itself as widely read in the White House and Congress, and Nexstar publicly announced the acquisition in 2021.
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- The Hill — homepage description stating the site is “read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site — vital for policy, politics and election campaigns.”
- Nexstar — acquisition announcement: “Nexstar Media Inc. acquired The Hill for $130 million (plus working capital adjustments),” dated August 2021.
- Business Insider — reported the sale: “The Hill has sold to Nexstar Media Group… for $130 million.”
