The Hill Articles: August 2, 2023

Barr warns Republicans about getting caught in Trump’s ‘carnage’ US orders partial evacuation of embassy in Niger following military takeover 5 things to know about Tanya Chutkan New law requires all Louisiana public schools display ‘In God We Trust’ motto  Ozempic, Mounjaro manufacturers sued over risk of stomach paralysis Don’t call it a coup Actress Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology for harassment, defamation  5 questions raised by the Trump indictment Leprosy is here, but you shouldn’t be worried  Washington erupts after Fitch downgrade Why Facebook is blocking news in Canada, and Google may be next Pelosi calls charges against Trump ‘heartbreaking’  Democrats slam Musk suit against anti-hate group Lights out for incandescent bulbs Devon Archer to Tucker Carlson: Hunter Biden speakerphone calls with father were ‘abuse of soft power’ Trump to deliver remarks in New Hampshire next week Kinzinger ‘holding out hope’ for Jan. 6 superseding indictment against Trump, others Study shows AI could help detect more cancers from mammograms Why the latest Trump indictment is bad news for his GOP rivals Major utility shifts wildfire strategy Obama voiced concerns about Trump’s political strength in meeting with Biden: report Trump prepares for first DC court appearance after indictment Outdoor recreation economy is growing — legislation could get in the way of welcoming new recreationists   Scott Walker says if Trump is culpable, so are Schumer, Sanders Batches of birth control pill Tydemy recalled by manufacturer Trump says he feels ‘badly’ for Pence in post-indictment jab House COVID panel requests briefing on fall vaccine plans from new CDC head Sorry, Justice Alito: Congress has the power to regulate the Supreme Court Lawmakers express outrage over surprise Fitch decision IRS pledges paperless tax processing by 2025 Pence predicts he’ll meet donor threshold for debate in next 10 days Cruz: Judge assigned to Jan. 6 case ‘relentlessly hostile to Donald Trump’  Report paints picture of rampant human rights abuses from US border agents Biden steamrolls toward disaster in the Middle East Secret Service warns of ‘traffic implications’ from Trump’s DC court appearance New liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court asked to toss out Republican-drawn legislative maps Pence on Jan. 6: ‘Crackpot lawyers’ told Trump ‘what his itching ears wanted to hear’ The vicious cycle of political polarization Police say all Senate buildings cleared, no active shooter found Florida Republican: There should be a ‘much, much higher bar’ for indicting Trump Fox News execs met with Trump on indictment day, asking him to come to debate Federal agents serve WWE’s Vince McMahon with subpoena COVID summer surge: These areas just saw hospitalizations triple US workers estimate they need $1.8M to retire: survey US proposes multinational police force to fight gangs in Haiti We need to check China’s cheating while upping our own economic game Trump indictment akin to killing of bin Laden, says cop injured in Capitol riot DeSantis: Florida history standards ‘not shilling for slavery’ New York in danger of missing 2030 emissions target: report 5 revelations from Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment Time to end America’s obsession with manufacturing Pelosi stresses solidarity with people of Taiwan one year after visit Trump says he faces 561 years in prison in fundraising email DOJ raises conflict of interest issues with Walt Nauta’s attorney in Mar-a-Lago case Pentagon pulling 1,100 troops from border with Mexico Trump to make first court appearance Thursday afternoon in Jan. 6 case Libertarian Party chairwoman rips Trump indictment The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump indicted again: The aftermath Democratic Colorado mayor mounts challenge to Boebert Jeffrey Goldberg tapped to host PBS’s ‘Washington Week’ Durbin fires back at Alito over SCOTUS ethics: ‘Not the 101st member’ of the Senate Trump indictment ‘nonevent’ for markets, experts say The HELP Act is a lifeline for America’s communities Canada’s Trudeau and his wife Sophie announce separation Ken Paxton to appear in court in securities fraud case hearing House Republicans open investigation into email breach at federal agencies Why the US isn’t calling the crisis in Niger a ‘coup’ Celebs donate millions to SAG-AFTRA Foundation emergency fund amid strike Georgia prosecutors challenge state law limiting their authority  Suspended Broncos player accused of betting on NFL, college games Europe’s AI Act is going forward: Expect trade disputes to follow RNC releases criteria for second GOP debate Jury recommends death penalty for Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooter Yet another Hunter ‘bombshell’ is a dud The Switch Up: An interview with Rep. Summer Lee Wildfires threaten iconic Joshua trees Senate Democrat says Biden team ‘failing’ on climate change  Rising: August 2, 2023 George Conway: Trump ‘played Russian roulette with the law’ Barbie evolved beyond Cold War logic: Oppenheimer froze it in time Oklahoma governor signs order targeting transgender rights Orlando Magic donates $50,000 to pro-DeSantis group Eastman lawyer says plea deal would be rejected if offered in Jan. 6 case Democrats call out Musk’s lawsuit against researchers, hate speech on X Fitch cites Jan. 6 riot in US credit downgrade Supreme Court approval mired at record low: Gallup UFOs are the story of the century — wake up, America! News outlets duped by ‘Eco-Barbie’ hoax  Trump lawyer wants trial on Jan. 6 charges after election  Alabama infectious disease expert Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to replace Fauci Tom Cotton: Trump Jan. 6 indictment reads like ‘something from an MSNBC producer’  North Korea hurls misogynistic insults at new US human rights envoy Investigate the shadow network of billionaires funding Supreme Court justices Wisconsin Supreme Court flips to liberal control for first time in 15 years 200 sex trafficking victims, more than 125 suspects found in sweep: FBI Trump indictment sets dangerous precedent, says Wall Street Journal editorial board How to save on your electric bill in summer Zillow: Buyers pay more for homes painted in dark colors Add these 2023 librarian-approved books to your reading list Musk’s X will now allow verified users to hide check marks Pence aide: Trump asked to be put above former VP’s oath to Constitution The trouble with labeling China an ‘enemy’ Tim Scott to visit southern border amid surge in arrests Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting grain infrastructure  Climate change made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth: study We’ve let felonies lock millions of citizens out of their voting rights Presidential historian: ‘Trump tried to destroy our system’  Trump attorney on new indictment: ‘Political speech now has been criminalized’ A new social contract: America’s workers deserve their fair share of economic gains Raskin hails third Trump indictment as ‘tremendous vindication’ Trump thanks supporters after ‘unprecedented’ indictment  Ohio’s referendum, supposedly about abortion, would broadly obliterate parental rights Christie: Events around White House after 2020 election were a ‘disgrace’  ‘Barbie,’ and why conservatives keep losing the culture war Giuliani: Special counsel legacy will be violating Trump’s ‘free speech’  Authoritarianism threatens a Nobel winner The West’s self-interest includes rebuilding Ukraine The Hill’s Morning Report — DOJ alleges Trump criminally conspired to cling to power Why is gas getting expensive again? You can blame the weather Biden-Tuberville feud deepens with Space Command decision Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year Lobbying World: Senate floor veteran joins FGS Global ‘It’s just gonna get paid when it gets paid’: Balance-carrying cardholders crunched by Fed rate hikes 4 things to know as full enforcement of incandescent bulb ban begins The truth is out there: More Americans believe in UFOs 5 takeaways from Trump’s indictment for trying to overturn the 2020 election Ghost reefs: Florida’s vibrant underwater cities are turning into relics