The Hill Articles: April 5, 2023

Final data shows Pfizer RSV vaccine 82 percent effective in infants when given to pregnant mothers Idaho governor signs ban on ‘abortion trafficking’ ACLU, Planned Parenthood sue Idaho AG over out-of-state abortion referral ban Group of Democratic reps urge state department and OAS to back independent investigation into group’s secretary general For a truly progressive reform of Social Security, follow Alan Greenspan, not Bernie Sanders South Carolina House votes to repeal period tax Taiwan leader’s US meeting draws warning from China Affordable car options dwindle For women, all forms of progress are reversible Trump mocks failed Wisconsin judicial candidate for not seeking his endorsement Abortion propels Democratic-backed judge McCarthy hails ‘peace’ in meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai as China fumes Pelosi offers McCarthy rare praise after his meeting with Taiwan president EPA proposes stricter coal plant pollutant rules Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. files to run for president as Democrat Trump’s New York legal drama: What’s next Twitter checkmark change causes chaos Maryland AG accuses Baltimore’s Catholic Church of widespread sexual abuse  Five killed in Missouri tornado as storms threaten more destruction We need to modernize protections for bank whistleblowers How GOP leaders are responding to Trump’s arrest IRS to release plans for spending $80 billion funding boost Biden administration announces $585 million for water infrastructure projects ACLU sues Indiana over law banning transgender care for youth Chinese Embassy warns lawmakers against meeting with Taiwan president Progressives invigorated after wins in Chicago, Wisconsin Achieving true environmental justice requires moving beyond the rhetoric While pinning Trump case to campaign laws, Bragg eyes a backup plan Black women have disproportionately high maternal death rate regardless of local risk: study Dominion can call Murdoch to testify in Fox News lawsuit, judge rules  Maryland sheriff charged in scheme involving machine guns GOP Rep. Thomas Massie endorses DeSantis for 2024 Republican wins special state Senate election in Wisconsin, handing GOP supermajority Pence won’t appeal judge’s order to testify in Jan. 6 probe California warns residents as record snowfall melts Mexico’s president slams Trump arrest, but most world leaders silent For American workers, generative AI threatens an already unstable future Lack of new home listings weakens mortgage demand Historical redlining linked with stroke prevalence in NYC Maryland passes Safe Harbor law to protect trafficked children LSU’s Angel Reese blasts Jill Biden’s ‘apology,’ says ‘we’ll go to the Obamas’ Trump thanks supporters, police at courthouse during his arraignment How we can counter the influence of Russia and China in Central Asia Teachers union wins big in Chicago mayor’s race Whitmer repeals Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban Fox’s Doocy: ‘Very bad look’ for Trump to ‘go after’ New York judge’s family Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, a brief reminiscence Idaho becomes second state to make gender-affirming health care for minors a felony Thune pans Trump indictment as ‘political agenda run amok’ Private payrolls below expectations at 145K in March Haley says she has raised more than $11M in first six weeks of 2024 campaign Watch live: White House press briefing CNN’s Don Lemon threatened female coworker in 2008: report Clyburn backing former staffer to lead South Carolina Democrats ahead of 2024 Firefighters help prepare dinner for kids after Missouri mom sent to hospital Tom Steyer to begin net-zero apartment upgrades nationwide Stacey Abrams becomes newest faculty member of Howard University The Hill’s 12:30 Report — The Trump show rolls on National security should determine where to put the new FBI headquarters Trump indictment ‘did not come up’ in NATO meetings, says Blinken US sanctions cybercrime forum in latest takedown Cash App founder killed in San Francisco stabbing: reports NPR chief fires back at Twitter over ‘state-affiliated media’ label Without the right to adequate counsel, is our criminal justice system legitimate?  Former Sen. Roy Blunt joins DC lobbying firm  The diversity, equity and inclusion backlash, explained Why Ron DeSantis is fighting with Disney Exxon stops drilling in Brazil after finding no oil: report Rising: April 5, 2023 Texas shooting victims reach $144.5M settlement with DOJ FedEx implements cost-cutting measures, combining air and ground operations Bragg’s case against Trump: An Ed Wood movie come to life EPA proposes tighter pollution limits for coal plants Exonerated Central Park Five member mimics Trump with full page ad against former president  Taliban prohibit Afghan women from working for the United Nations in the country, UN says Artificial intelligence: Beware the tech imperative NC lawmaker Tricia Cotham swaps parties, handing GOP a veto-proof supermajority Undercover officers sue LAPD after photos released Ana Cabrera inks deal with MSNBC  Experts say US is No. 1 in the world for weather catastrophes Could Trump face jail time if convicted? Experts weigh in Biden trade rep says US, allies working to counter unfair Chinese competition These lawmakers will join McCarthy’s meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen Narcan, fentanyl test strips to be distributed by DC vending machines Congress may sell out national security for 5G — there’s a better way Trump calls for defunding federal law enforcement agencies MSNBC doesn’t carry Trump Mar-a-Lago speech Youngkin to make trip to Taiwan this month Zelensky makes first formal visit to Poland amid Russian invasion LSU’s victory is being unnecessarily politicized Park Police release body cam footage in fatal shooting of teen in DC Rosen announces she’s running for reelection in Nevada Senate race Johnson & Johnson reaches $8.9 billion deal in talc cancer settlement Will the Supreme Court justices comply with new rules on gift disclosure? Mellman: Working poor face an assault as COVID-19 emergency ends Graham calls for donations following Trump indictment: ‘One last chance here to straighten this out’ Biden to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland next week Authoritarian states dwarf America’s allies in influencing US colleges and universities Disinformation may be one of Russia and China’s greatest weapons The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump: ‘There is no crime’ Officers discuss moments before taking down Nashville school shooter Budowsky: Why Trump indictments are a recurring GOP nightmare McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind Arizona state Sen. Terán announces bid for Gallego’s House seat How the White House handled Trump’s arraignment New cars have become luxury items Tim Scott gets Senate GOP nudge for 2024 bid Drug overdose deaths have quadrupled among seniors in the last 20 years. Why? DeSantis faces looming challenge with independent voters Hutchinson’s 2024 bid tests GOP desire for anti-Trump candidate Lobbying World: Utility trade group CEO to step down Twitter’s changing blue checkmark policy sparks confusion