The Hill Articles: August 23, 2023

Fox News is the debate’s biggest loser  GOP candidates lock horns over federal abortion ban in first debate DeSantis pledges to send US military to fight cartels on ‘Day one’ Four killed, including suspect, in mass shooting at California biker bar Priebus: Trump ‘probably made the right decision’ not to go to debate Megyn Kelly criticizes Fox News debate: ‘I’m bored’ Trump slams Pence for Jan. 6 comments in GOP debate Trial of alleged Idaho college murderer delayed indefinitely The great debate: Republicans take center stage Trump called for ‘termination’ of parts of Constitution in December Candidates largely dismiss climate issues at first GOP debate GOP candidates credit Pence for not caving to Trump on Jan. 6 Haley to Ramaswamy: ‘You have no foreign policy experience and it shows’ Fox moderators confront crowd amid Christie boos Trump receives no pushback from Tucker Carlson when pushing voter fraud Pence, Ramaswamy tangle at debate: ‘Let me explain it to you, Vivek’ Christie compares Ramaswamy to ‘amateur’ Obama: ‘A guy who sounds like ChatGPT’ Tucker Carlson calls Chris Wallace a ‘bitchy little man’ Trump lashes out at Fox News, Bill Barr, Chris Christie in Tucker Carlson interview: highlights Why the GOP debate is being held in Milwaukee Family, religion and forceful messaging: What GOP rivals posted right before debate Gender-affirming surgeries dipped after pre-pandemic increase: research Here’s who has surrendered so far in Trump’s Georgia case Trump hits Fox, Baier ahead of debate Hurd: Too many GOP candidates want to ‘kiss the butt’ of Putin Biden administration in talks with Venezuela to trade sanctions relief for a free election: report Judge clears the way for a civil case to proceed against Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ producers RFK Jr. request for restraining order over vaccine videos removed from YouTube rejected Giuliani to ask for Georgia case to be moved to federal court White House knocks Trump proposal for 10 percent tax on products entering US ‘Heartbeat’ law upheld in South Carolina Tucker Carlson asks Trump: Are you worried ‘they’re going to try and kill you?’ Kari Lake says she’ll decide on Arizona Senate run by year’s end Banks face pressure on equity pledges Wagner mercenary leader Prigozhin is dead, Russia says YouTube faces backlash on kids’ ads  Obama appeals to Gen Z Americans to register to vote: ‘Our future depends on it’ Megyn Kelly slams Ramaswamy over 9/11 comments: ‘dumba– thing to say’ Prigozhin plane crash shrouded in mystery Climate activists look forward after Montana court win Trump to attend fundraiser for Giuliani next month amid legal battles Post-pandemic, many American workers say they’d consider quitting without flexible work options: study GOP hopefuls brace for first big fight Biden campaign bashes Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson Trump attorney Jenna Ellis turns herself in at Fulton County Jail Judge denies Meadows, Clark attempts to block arrest in Georgia McCarthy floats House investigation of federal Maui response Florida officials add harsh penalties to transgender bathroom law for college students, teachers Putin rails against ‘illegitimate sanctions’ on Russia 1 in 5 women feel mistreated during maternity care, CDC finds Here’s how to watch Trump’s Tucker Carlson interview  How to watch the first Republican presidential primary debate Giuliani admits no guilt in Georgia case, calls indictment a ‘travesty’ LED lightbulbs may be hazardous to your health Pressley presses big banks for updates on $30 billion in racial equity pledges Tropical Storm Franklin hits Haiti, Dominican Republic with heavy rain, mudslides Multiyear El Niño and La Niña events could become more common FDA taps leader for new human foods program in wake of baby formula crisis Watchdog investigating Department of Labor response to surge in child labor violations Putin attended concert as news broke of Prigozhin’s possible death: reports Pittsburgh neighborhood evacuated after gunfire erupts while officers tried to serve eviction notice  Biden suggests Putin could be behind Russian plane crash Greene on GOP presidential candidates at debate: ‘They really don’t have a chance’ Tucker Carlson teases Trump interview ahead of GOP debate Former Georgia DA on Trump election charges: ‘I wouldn’t want to be one of the defendants’ Obama family chef’s drowning ruled accident Giuliani surrenders at Fulton County Jail over Georgia charges Retail giants warned over online sales of unapproved products targeting kids’ skin condition  Attacking foreign corruption blunts China’s malign economic influence Willis opposing attempts by Meadows, Clark to block Georgia arrests Judge temporarily blocks Tennessee GOP’s ban on signs in Legislature Giuliani bond set at $150K in Georgia election case RNC launches ad encouraging absentee, early voting PEN America warns of a growing wave of ‘educational intimidation’ bills CDC warns against kissing small turtles over salmonella risk Biden to host president of Costa Rica at the White House 5 things to watch at the first GOP primary debate Power to the people: How Biden is bringing democracy back into our government How the 2024 Republican contenders are preparing for the first GOP debate Oregon city asks Supreme Court to decide if ticketing homeless people is constitutional Wagner chief on board plane that crashed in Russia: officials Biden administration investing up to $24 million for cancer-fighting mRNA tech Climate change doubled chances of conditions that fueled record wildfire season in Canada: research More than half of Republicans will likely watch debate: poll BA.2.86 subvariant potentially better at causing breakthrough infections: CDC What small businesses want to hear from the GOP debaters Trump campaign: Debate just an ‘audition’ for former president’s second term Iran unveils drone resembling Reaper in US arsenal The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump’s distraction tactic; Burgum injured in Milwaukee Trump campaign expecting ‘unnatural obsession’ on former president from Fox debate hosts Putin’s voice in BRICS address raises eyebrows How standardized tests can preserve equitable college admissions DOJ charges 371 people, launches new COVID fraud strike forces Witness in Trump classified documents case retracted ‘prior false testimony,’ DOJ says Labor Day weekend travel bookings up over last year: AAA Ex-Georgia GOP chair indicted alongside Trump turns mug shot into X profile photo Ann Coulter: ‘I don’t think Trump will be the nominee’ Rising: August 23, 2023 US trade policy has officially hit rock bottom Russia, Ukraine trade drone attacks FAA spending millions at airports to address near collisions Local trees offer potent defense against invaders: study All male South Carolina Supreme Court upholds ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban UFOs from outer space — science or science fiction? Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell surrenders in Georgia election case Border security, fighting ‘woke’ agenda top list of Iowa Republicans’ concerns ‘Dark Brandon’ ads backing abortion rights swarm FoxNews.com ahead of debate Georgia district removing books from school libraries after teacher’s firing As many as 1,100 people unaccounted for in Maui wildfires: FBI See the Michigan home listed for just $1 Jennifer Aniston: ‘I’m so over cancel culture’ How China’s Arctic plans went awry Ex-Trump spokeswoman McEnany praises Ramaswamy as ‘authentic’ ahead of GOP debate Trump likely to get mug shot in Georgia Giuliani ‘feeling very, very good’ ahead of surrendering in Georgia case Russian military leader fired after disappearing during Wagner rebellion: reports Burgum suffers basketball injury, may miss GOP debate In New Mexico, ‘Oppenheimer’ offers new hope for long denied compensation DeSantis support drops 11 points after campaign reboot: poll A Fannie Mae for the home climate crisis Maui residents who disobeyed barricade survived fires: AP  Hawaii families urged to give DNA samples to help identify wildfire victims Meadows was ‘ringleader’ in effort to overturn 2020 election, Pence adviser says  Gaetz: Trump appearance at debate would ‘platform people who have no real likelihood to become president’ Trump, Tucker Carlson to release interview as debate begins on Fox News Fake electors, Trump attorneys surrender in Trump Georgia case Michael Oher’s shocking conservatorship exposes court failures GOP candidates who didn’t qualify for debate shouldn’t blame RNC: McDaniel  Let’s call China’s bluff on nukes and plutonium This is the year for a Ross Perot Will I get an extra paycheck in September? How to know Christie says he would’ve charged Trump on documents case, Jan. 6  AI cheating is hopelessly, irreparably corrupting US higher education Three mistakes the Republican candidates must avoid on abortion if they want to win The Hill’s Morning Report — Debate night for eight EXCLUSIVE: Club for Growth launches new ad in West Virginia targeting Justice Republican debate could be audition for Trump’s running mate  Trump infighting risks rise as allies face legal bills, cash crunch The first GOP debate: What each candidate needs to do Kids’ landmark Montana court win adds momentum to fight for climate protections Topics to watch for in Republican debate: inflation, Ukraine, abortion and more YouTube under fire over handling of ads on children’s content  LGBTQ Dems gear up for rematches after narrow 2022 losses Lobbying World: BAE taps new government relations lead Ramaswamy battles controversy ahead of pivotal GOP debate In the Middle East, Biden is taking shortcuts he cannot afford