The Hill Articles: April 26, 2023

Federal court rules Trump cannot block Pence from testifying to grand jury investigating Jan. 6: reports Don Lemon to Extra on CNN exit: ‘I don’t have to rush to another job, even if I want another job Major newspapers to run full-page ad calling for Gershkovich’s release Tim Scott says he hopes to make decision on potential White House bid by May Tucker Carlson breaks silence after Fox ouster: ‘See you soon’ Celebrities arrive for Biden’s South Korea state dinner ‘Fired up, fed up:’ Frost and Tennessee’s Justin Jones lead youth rally outside Capitol  These four House Republicans voted against the GOP debt limit bill Trump doubles down on GOP debates: ‘What’s the purpose of doing it? Biden administration files suit against Tennessee ban on lifesaving care for transgender youth Fauci says time to ‘move forward’ from COVID US nuclear-armed subs heading to South Korea House advances debt bill, tossing ball to Biden DC police chief retiring, will join FBI Trump maintains double-digit lead over DeSantis in new Fox News poll White House slams passage of House GOP debt limit bill: ‘No chance of becoming law’ Pence says Trump’s stance on Social Security, Medicare ‘identical to Joe Biden’s’ Congress should consider water quality in this year’s farm bill House GOP passes debt limit package: Five takeaways Ex-San Francisco fire commissioner attacked homeless people with bear spray, attorneys say Republicans restore biofuel subsidies to debt limit plan Angelina Jolie, snowboarder Chloe Kim among guests at South Korea state dinner Social media age limits in spotlight Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance in 2024 clash House Republicans grill teachers union chief on pandemic school closures Japanese firm ispace examines why its lander crashed on moon House approves Republican debt limit plan in win for McCarthy, GOP Musk meets with Schumer on Capitol Hill DOJ asks appeals court to reverse Texas abortion pill ruling Senate confirms top VA nominee after Sen. Grassley holdup Senate votes to overturn Biden truck pollution limit Disney-DeSantis battle heats up Florida Republican introduces ‘Reject Latinx Act’ Rush of diplomacy could be pivotal for Ukraine, Russia Florida Senate approves law change that clears path for DeSantis 2024 bid Trump allies who stole from border wall donors sentenced to prison Group of Democratic governors urge Congress not to expand work requirements for social programs Senate GOP votes down bill calling on VA to study marijuana as PTSD, pain remedy Manchin co-sponsors bill to undo Biden solar tariff freeze White House threatens veto of resolution to nix Biden truck pollution regulation Montana House votes to censure transgender lawmaker Santos changes course, will support debt limit bill as vote nears AI-generated music is officially a hit — how will it change the music industry? Haley says Disney can move to her home state after it sues DeSantis Al Sharpton, National Action Network demand ‘explanation’ on Don Lemon’s CNN ouster  McConnell says it’s up to Biden and McCarthy to resolve debt limit impasse  Senate panel advances previously-deadlocked Biden air nominee Biden issues first presidential proclamation recognizing ‘Lavender Scare’ Airbnb fees could add as much as 48 percent to total rental cost, study finds Melatonin levels in some gummies don’t match label, study finds South Korea ‘communicating’ with U.S. over leaked intelligence detailing spying on Seoul Manchin signs onto GOP effort to overturn Biden truck pollution rule Woman suing Texas for abortion ban calls out Sens. Cruz, Cornyn: ‘I nearly died on their watch’ Intelligence leaks show the US and NATO are throwing away victory in Ukraine Biden warns North Korean nuclear attack on US or its allies would result in end of regime Biden on beating Trump: ‘I may not be the only one’ Congressional Democrats blast proposed repeal of green tax credits in debt limit bill DeSantis-picked board votes to claw back power over Disney district California braces for floods amid incoming heat wave US to deploy nuclear-armed subs to South Korea in face of North’s missile threats Ex-Proud Boys chief uses ‘locker room’ defense from jail as case heads to jury Biden ‘happy to meet’ with McCarthy but says raising debt limit ‘not negotiable’ Commonsense measures needed to fight California’s water mismanagement House GOP breaks with Democrats over audit of U.S. funds for Ukraine Scott, Rosendale throw support behind McCarthy’s debt limit plan GOP clears key procedural hurdle in sprint to debt ceiling vote Mace flips to yes on debt ceiling bill Howard Stern weighs in on Tucker Carlson exit: He forgot he was ‘worker bee’ for Murdoch Almost 2 in 3 Republicans say Trump should be reelected even if found guilty: poll Roy Wood Jr. dishes on the ‘rules to war’ — and the one politician off-limits — ahead of Correspondents’ dinner McDonald’s franchisee lawmaker brings Ronald McDonald, Grimace to the Capitol GOP reps push Pentagon to send cluster bombs to Ukraine Carroll begins testimony: ‘I’m here because Donald Trump raped me’ Republican plan to cut spending would hurt rural communities, USDA says Inflation still putting housing out of reach for many Americans Piers Morgan: GOP needs ‘winner’ DeSantis, not ‘political suicide bomber’ Trump Seventy years later, the US-South Korea alliance is more crucial than ever Manhattan DA asks court to order Trump to keep evidence confidential Overall support for abortion rights on the rise despite restrictions across US: poll North Dakota governor signs transgender bathroom bill FBI reports dip in 2022 mass shootings as total casualties rise US Chamber mostly funded by small pool of big donors: study Bringing climate risk home, one property at a time Advocacy group launches to end ‘colonial framework’ in US territories The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Last-minute changes to House GOP plan raise questions Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 presidential campaign Disney sues DeSantis, alleging harm to its business Senators introduce bipartisan bill targeting deadly tranq street drug Former Fox News producer’s lawyer says Jan. 6 special counsel interested in tapes Three TSA officers hurt in ‘unprovoked’ passenger attack, agency says Watch live: House panel holds hearing on COVID and school closures The human cost of McCarthy’s debt ceiling demands would be catastrophic Tucker Carlson’s disparaging comments about Fox leaders led to his ouster: report Veterans file half a million claims for benefits due to toxic exposure Fauci acknowledges ‘problems’ after scathing report on pandemic response Frost to rally against ‘attacks on democracy’ with Tennessee state Rep. Jones Watch live: Biden, South Korean President Yoon hold press briefing The VA has skirted the law for too long. It’s time for some real accountability for VA leadership McClintock, Lofgren join forces in caucus as FISA reauthorization looms USDA mulling changes intended to reduce salmonella infections from chicken UK regulator blocks Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision House GOP inches closer to winning votes for debt ceiling package Second American dies in Sudan amid unrelenting battles despite cease-fire Rising: April 26, 2023 The ‘woke police’ are coming for ESG — here’s why they should stand down White House knocks last-minute changes to GOP debt bill: ‘Selling out hard-working Americans’ Deadlines: When to use Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby coupons, gift cards and more Audio shows Cruz outlining plan to Fox News to delay 2020 election certification Watch live: Asa Hutchinson formally announces White House campaign Senators unveil bipartisan proposal to require Supreme Court to adopt code of conduct  Watch: Rare white killer whale calf spotted off California coast Senate panel advances Biden Labor nominee Julie Su Poll finds nearly 90 percent of Americans rely on public figures for their news Flooding from melting snow closes most of Yosemite National Park Man climbs California radio tower holding ‘Free Billie Eilish’ sign Remains of Medal of Honor recipient ID’d 73 years after being declared missing in Korea Hunter Biden ordered to appear in Arkansas court over paternity case Pro-abortion rights group Emily’s List endorses Gillibrand  Watch live: Senate Judiciary holds hearing on Texas abortion pill ruling Watch live: House Democrats hold weekly press briefing Fox’s Kilmeade presses GOP party chief on Trump skipping debates Watch live: House Republicans hold press briefing on debt ceiling proposal Watch live: Senate panel votes on advancing nomination of Julie Su to serve as Labor secretary Russia is intentionally targeting Ukrainian children as an act of war Manchin invites ‘Shark Tank’ host to West Virginia after he expressed interest in building refinery Watch live: ATF Director Steven Dettelbach testifies before House Judiciary panel Jacinda Adern, ex-New Zealand leader, heads to Harvard Senators introduce bipartisan bill expanding government powers to target opioid traffickers with sanctions Biden campaign releases first ad for 2024 reelection bid Norfolk Southern derailment cost company $387 million China’s Xi holds first phone call with Ukraine’s Zelensky since offering plan for peace with Russia Democratic group unveils list of target swing districts ahead of 2024 Florida, Oklahoma double down on the death penalty — we need nationwide abolition now Ramaswamy campaign predicts polling near top of GOP presidential field Credit card — denied. We must rein in Washington’s out of control spending Lobbying World: Top IP staffers head to K Street Mellman: Opportunities, challenges and uncertainties in campaign ’24 Pro-Biden super PAC launching $1M ad campaign in three key swing states Is the ‘toppled’ Tucker Carlson about to become master of the media universe? GOP leaders blink, make last-minute changes to debt bill DeSantis could see boost among GOP voters from Disney battle: survey Transgender lawmaker in Montana faces censure or expulsion Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Turn toward the West or remain with Putin Budowsky: President Joe Biden and the age issue in the 2024 election The Hill’s Morning Report — Does McCarthy have the votes? Woman pleads guilty in ‘Killer Clown’ case These are the GOP lawmakers to watch in debt fight Why some Republicans see Carlson’s departure as a good thing What to watch for as Biden hosts South Korean leader for state visit What’s in Tucker Carlson’s future? Plenty of options Cable TV ‘cord-cutters’ became the majority in 2022 Michigan GOP faces existential crisis: ‘The state party is dead’ GOP sets up showdown with head of teachers union