The Hill Articles: April 3, 2023

NY judge rules no video cameras in court during Trump’s arraignment: reports Giuliani argues that Trump’s hush money payments were a ‘business expense’ Jill Biden says both LSU and runner-up Iowa should visit White House Tennessee lawmakers stripped of committees after joining gun violence protests Ex-Trump aide jokes he’ll have the ‘most handsome mugshot of all time’ Government to launch $300M Alzheimer’s research database The US Navy needs a comprehensive strategy to support future fleet design  US military to open four new bases in the Philippines Asa Hutchinson hits Trump over ‘J6 Prison Choir’ song Senators laser-focused on bank failures Jury slashes payout to former Tesla worker who faced racist abuse Finland to join NATO on Tuesday. What will it take for Sweden to follow? Oil prices rise after OPEC+ announces cuts Afghanistan war veteran announces primary challenge against Santos Disney chief knocks DeSantis’s attacks on company as ‘anti-Florida’ States begin kicking people off Medicaid Amazon spends big on anti-union push What the EPA missed during last week’s hearing on Ohio train derailment Missouri advances bill to ban pelvic, prostate exams on unconscious patients without consent Trump arrives in Big Apple to face charges White House calls DeSantis’s signing of concealed carry law ‘shameful’ Protect Medicare from partisan budget gimmicks Florida Senate passes six week abortion ban North Dakota legislature fails to override veto of transgender pronoun bill Gallego raises $3.7M in first quarter in bid for Sinema’s Arizona seat Greene says NYC mayor is ‘delusional,’ trying to curb her First Amendment rights Ex-president arrives at Trump Tower ahead of arraignment 13 questions and answers on Trump’s indictment First lady’s plane diverted due to aircraft issue Bipartisan Senate group embarks on Colorado River tour as states spar over cutbacks Trump indictment: The political sky is not falling Satellite images show dozens of Russian trenches built across Crimea: report Biden says he has faith in NYPD ahead of potential unrest for Trump indictment Did you know you can get free refills at Starbucks? Here’s how Bank failure fallout is far from over, lawmakers say The CHIPS Act reinforces the obvious: Child care is a public necessity Trump’s lawyers argue against cameras in courtroom: Would create ‘circus-like atmosphere’ Here’s where US military will open bases in the Philippines in move to counter China VIDEO: Rare sighting of whale without a tail breaching Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40M lawsuit against school officials Will Trump be muzzled? Judge faces critical gag order choice  Lockheed Martin wins potential $4.5B Army missiles contract Texas judge orders banned books returned to library shelves Nashville students walk out in call for gun reform Home prices soar suddenly after several months of declines Restaurants to Congress: Swipe left on rising fees Asa Hutchinson on fears of crowded primary aiding Trump: ‘It’s totally different from 2016’ White House rolls out new cancer initiative to help implement ‘Moonshot’ New synagogue threats highlight the need for a proactive fight against antisemitism Stahl comes under criticism for being too soft with questions to Greene US coal power enters decline, prompting efforts to save it: report Trump adds new lawyer ahead of Manhattan surrender Public transit demands more attention Democratic fundraiser ActBlue lays off portion of staff Country music star Kelsea Ballerini kicks off awards show with tribute to Nashville shooting victims Ocasio-Cortez ducks question on whether she will challenge Gillibrand in Senate ‘The Last of Us’ is fiction: Deadly fungi outbreaks are, unfortunately, reality Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the economy NYC mayor warns Greene over Trump: ‘Be on your best behavior’ Amazon spent unmatched $14 million on labor consultants in anti-union push Trump departs Florida home to make court appearance in NYC The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump prepares for court appearance Should monetary policy and regulatory policy be split? White House insists it ‘will do everything we can’ to bring home Russian-held Americans Watch live: Trump leaves West Palm Beach for New York ahead of arraignment Who is Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump’s arraignment How will the US deal with its water crisis? Lithium-contaminated water in pregnancy could be linked to increased risk of autism Democrats targeting 31 GOP House seats in 2024: report House Democrats call to double immigration backlog processing funds Are surprise oil production cuts a Saudi message to Washington? Only 4 states don’t have a town named after this water-side location: data Rising: April 3, 2023 Greene’s advice to DeSantis: Speak to all media Most Americans approve of Trump indictment but say it was politically motivated: CNN poll Israel has become a defining issue for Biden’s political legacy Witness describes terror as tornado tore through Illinois theater Hungary leader Orbán tells Trump to ‘keep on fighting’ ahead of arraignment Former Providence mayor to lead Democratic education group Pro-DeSantis super PAC says it has raised $30 million Russia makes arrest, accuses Ukraine of involvement in bombing that killed blogger  ‘I have no doubt he’s still alive’: Owner searches for dog after deadly avalanche Watch live: NASA officials announce astronauts for Artemis moon mission WATCH: Aerial video shows tornado’s path of destruction in Illinois, Indiana Artificial intelligence must be regulated. But by whom? Michelle Obama says being ‘othered’ made her want to be ‘the best first lady’ Biden expected to skip Charles III coronation Plagiarism finder Turnitin adds AI detection amid popularity of ChatGPT Seaweed bloom reaches record size: ‘Major beaching events are inevitable’ Will Republicans ever say ‘Enough!’ to Trump’s violent language? Chinese balloon gathered sensitive intelligence despite Biden administration efforts: report Russia’s transformation into China’s vassal: Has Putin or Xi blundered? Death toll climbs to 32 after tornadoes devastate South, Midwest McDonald’s to close offices ahead of layoff notices: report Can a US-China collision be avoided? DOJ has more evidence of possible Trump obstruction in classified documents case: Washington Post White House: Cummins to announce $1B investment in engine manufacturing network The federal government wants to micromanage the nation’s housing The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump to campaign as criminal defendant GOP divided over how to handle Trump indictment Republicans grapple with their weakness among Generation Z voters Chicago mayor’s race reaches fever pitch in final days Biden’s nominee for Labor secretary on shaky ground in Senate Democratic group launches opposition database targeting DeSantis