The Hill Articles: April 4, 2023

Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race Liberal candidate Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race Trump attacks judge in speech after facing 34-count indictment Trump rails against charges in post-arraignment speech at Mar-a-Lago DeSantis to join Trump at NRA conference later this month John Bolton says he’s ‘extraordinarily distressed’ by Trump indictment Don’t use the front passenger seat in these 140K recalled vehicles, Volkswagen says Texas Senate advances bills restricting some access to drag shows for kids Jamie Dimon warns of more ‘repercussions’ from banking crisis Pence defense upheld by court   Trump awarded more than $121,000 in legal fees from Stormy Daniels just hours after arraignment Regulators crack down on Medicare Advantage charges Trump charges aggravate partisan tensions — in Congress and beyond Watch live: Trump delivers remarks after arraignment Protests outside Manhattan courthouse paired Trump revelry with scorn Finland joins NATO in major setback for Russia Manchin fumes as court blocks pipeline permit Biden speaks with King Charles, says first lady will attend coronation Internal clashes reportedly led to White House cyber adviser’s exit 5 quick takeaways from Trump’s arraignment Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ NJ gov signs executive order protecting transgender youth health care Bragg defends charges against Trump: ‘The case was ready’ DOJ allowing prisoners granted home confinement amid COVID to complete sentences at home Build-A-Bear releases wig-wearing, sequin-donning RuPaul bear Severe weather alerts detail threats to about 65 million, likely over two days Inflation helped drive up ObamaCare premiums this year Trump’s NY legal battle begins Judge warns Trump to ‘refrain’ from social media posts that could incite violence Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese: ‘I don’t think she should be criticized’ Black leaders pay tribute to MLK on 55th anniversary of assassination What is falsifying business records? Breaking down the Trump 34-count indictment Trump’s criminal court proceedings must be televised Lawyers meet with Evan Gershkovich, detained WSJ reporter, in Moscow prison Grammys on the Hill to honor Schumer, Bill Cassidy No gag order imposed in Trump case PHOTOS: Protesters clash as Trump pleads not guilty Trump’s next court date pushes up against 2024 primaries US pledges another $2.6B in military aid for Ukraine US to start training Ukrainians on Abrams tanks ‘relatively soon’ Paying congressional staff a living wage is a strong return on investment Voters head to the polls in Chicago and Wisconsin READ: Trump indictment and statement of facts Man arrested outside North Carolina HBCU had more than 1,000 rounds of ammo Rupert Murdoch calls off engagement to Ann Lesley Smith A call for all Americans to help stop veteran suicides Trump pleads not guilty in historic arraignment Trump campaign fundraises off fake mugshot White House: Biden’s attention isn’t on Trump’s arraignment After years of neglect, small business deserves an advocate in Washington 2 Georgia men electrocuted during substation break-in Student loan startup founder Charlie Javice charged in $175M fraud case Dueling chants of ‘USA’ and ‘lock him up’ outside of courtroom as Trump arraignment starts Florida Democrats try to use GOP’s book review, removal process against DeSantis memoir Protesters fight over ‘Trump lies all the time’ banner Kasich: ‘There’s no way’ Trump returns to the White House Dueling ‘Lock him up,’ ‘USA’ chats erupt outside court as Trump is arrested Romney calls replacing car lanes with bike lanes ‘the height of stupidity’ Federal court blocks Manchin-backed pipeline in West Virginia Watch live: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg holds press conference following Trump arraignment Ex-Oklahoma jail guards get probation, fines for forcing inmates to listen to ‘Baby Shark’ on repeat Hugh Jackman says ‘please wear sunscreen’ after skin cancer scare Could the Supreme Court help protect the First Amendment from regulatory abuse? Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., calls for permanent school walkouts until gun control passes Right Side Broadcasting gets 7-day YouTube ban over ‘elections misinformation’ Jill Biden’s office walks back suggestion that NCAA women’s runner-up also should get a White House visit Home prices are soaring — so what does that mean for buyers? Blue school districts far more likely to include diversity in mission statements: analysis The clean-energy war goes local TikTok fined $16M by UK watchdog over use of children’s data Nebraska state senator launches Don’t Legislate Hate PAC Appeals court upholds order for Jan. 6 testimony from Meadows, other Trump officials The Hill’s 12:30 Report — A wild scene in New York ahead of Trump arraignment Watch live: White House press briefing Greene drowned out by protesters, compares Trump to Jesus ahead of arraignment Watch live: Crowds form ahead of Trump arraignment Apple to lay off small number in retail teams Lake Mead water level rises, defies projections Senior ISIS leader killed in US strike in Syria Fox anchor suggests ‘going after the leakers’ following Trump indictment  Rising: April 4, 2023 Trump slams Fox for putting on Bill Barr  Utah GOP will have magnetometers, but allow guns at DeSantis speech Five things to watch for in Chicago’s mayoral race  GOP senator endorses Trump ahead of NY arraignment Let’s close the digital divide once and for all for Black communities Former chief of staff to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan dies after FBI confrontation Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García announces death of daughter Former DeSantis adviser launches Senate bid to challenge Kaine in Virginia Government bureaucracies can’t supervise our banks. Here’s a private sector alternative House GOP launches probe into use of COVID-19 education funds Cornell leaders reject student resolution demanding course trigger warnings WHO: Infertility affects one in six during their lifetime Santos appears outside Manhattan court ahead of Trump arraignment Number of Americans reporting loneliness continues decline from pandemic peak Trump suggests hush money case be moved to Staten Island Biden approves California disaster declaration to aid with storm response EPA estimates 9.2 million lead water pipes in US, doles out funding to replace some of them Signature execs sold $100 million in stock in three years pre-bailout IRS extends tax-filing deadline for states hammered by storms Eaglet dies after EagleCam shows heavy winds blow nest from tree Biden needs to upgrade weapons to Ukraine, defense commitment to Taiwan How to handle TikTok? Here’s an idea that hasn’t been discussed Nikki Fried among dozen arrested while protesting Florida abortion ban Banking crisis not over yet, Jamie Dimon warns Trump’s attorney says ‘there will be no guilty plea’ Trump holds 13-point lead over DeSantis in New Hampshire: poll Is America’s global preeminence under threat? Guns and our failing Constitution Trump attorney touts fundraising numbers: ‘Get yourself indicted and you raise a lot of money’ Press: With one indictment, we took America back  Trump: The ultimate ‘WINO’ – Winner In Name Only Trump lashes out on eve of arraignment, calls for Bragg to ‘indict himself’ over ‘illegal’ leaks Feehery: The criminalization of politics; The politicization of justice Trump’s indictment pales in comparison to charges against Asia’s leaders Dangers abound when media abandon objectivity in favor of a narrative The Hill’s Morning Report — What is Trump’s alleged crime? Nashville shooter fired 152 shots inside school, documented plans to commit mass murder, police say Energy Dept. to ban sale of some light bulbs: Here’s why US passport application delays surge amid ‘unprecedented’ demand Train derailment spills cases of Coors, Blue Moon beer along Montana river GOP warns Trump charges will lead to more political prosecutions  House GOP ratchets up focus on tougher work requirements The Memo: Trump arraignment promises to further inflame political world Wisconsin Supreme Court poses high-stakes test for Democrats Oil cuts expected to raise gasoline prices, creating headache for Biden Trump arraignment may reveal dozens of charges over Daniels payments Biden administration unveils $450 million to develop renewables on mine sites Bottom Line: JetBlue adds more lobbyists amid merger fight DeSantis leads Trump among Florida Republicans: poll