The Hill Articles: August 25, 2023

Biden to request funds for another COVID vaccine amid rising cases Army renames Virginia fort after woman who treated Union soldiers during Civil War Thousands of veterans’ disability claims delayed, some for years Mental health spending up 50 percent since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic: study Green Day releases ‘Nimrod’ shirt with Trump mugshot to raise money for Maui Former White House lawyer on Trump mug shot: ‘he looks like a Batman villain’ Legionnaires’ disease cases traced to two Las Vegas hotels Spanish women’s soccer team threatens mutiny over kiss scandal Santos not considering a plea deal ‘but you never know’ Missouri judge declines to block ban on gender-affirming care Vice chair of CPAC steps down  Prigozhin’s death sends message to Putin’s critics Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of immigration, economy: Gallup US officials voice optimism on coming virus battle Republican voters may be more open to DeSantis after first GOP debate: poll Trump’s historic mug shot to become a bobblehead Klobuchar, Ilhan Omar post steamy photos of firefighters at Minnesota State Fair Autoworkers vote to strike Trump, codefendants surrendered. What’s next? Texas court temporarily pauses ban on gender-affirming care for minors Sidney Powell asks for speedy trial in Georgia election interference case Biden says there’s no request for an interview by special counsel in documents case ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer blasts ‘aggravating’ conservatives Voting rights concerns shadow March on Washington anniversary Biden administration proposes new rules for crypto brokers Former UN Ambassador Richardson nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Biden chimes in on Trump mug shot: ‘Handsome guy’ Musk calls Trump mug shot post ‘next-level’ after former president returns to ‘X’ platform GOP rep introduces resolution to impeach Austin over Afghanistan withdrawal Oil industry sues Biden administration for shrinking Gulf lease area Florida lawyer files challenge to disqualify Trump from 2024 race, citing 14th Amendment Man sentenced to 3 months in jail for threatening Marjorie Taylor Greene Dollar Tree eyes locking up merchandise, discontinuing sales of some products Rating the GOP candidates on the climate debate GOP rep. pushes for unredacted Jan. 6 transcripts Fighter jets intercept plane in restricted Lake Tahoe airspace above Biden vacation spot SC abortion providers appeal ruling that left fetal heartbeat definition ‘for another day’ Rick Scott is ‘the least popular politician in Florida,’ his latest Democratic challenger says Ceiling fan efficiency rule draws ire of House Republicans Prigozhin is dead. Who’s next?  Who qualifies for $0 student loan payments? Judge rejects Maryland parents’ motion to keep kids out of lessons with LGBTQ books John McCain’s warning of the authoritarian threat should be heeded A tale of two presidential sons Views on MLK’s legacy and progress on racial equality differ by race and party: poll Now is the FDA’s pivotal moment to address nutrition security Houston to host 2028 Republican National Convention Haley spars with Stephanopoulos over Biden: ‘Kamala Harris is going to be the next president’ Petraeus says Prigozhin killing shows Russia is a ‘mafia state’ The biggest thing missing from the GOP debate? Joe Biden. 18 defendants in Trump Georgia case have posted bail: Here’s what they paid Weight loss drug Wegovy helps people with common type of heart failure, trial finds Biden, Harris to meet with King family on March on Washington anniversary The Hill’s 12:30 Report — The mug shot seen ‘round the world Afghan female soldiers and others in asylum limbo deserve citizenship Greene, Trump supporters create fake mug shots in solidarity Fox’s Kilmeade grills Ramaswamy over foreign policy positions Spirit Airlines agrees to $8.25M settlement over ‘gotcha’ bag fees National Organization for Women endorses Biden reelection campaign Rising: August 25, 2023 Carlos Santana issues apology for anti-trans remarks on stage RFK, Jr. asked the right questions about immigration. Will other candidates? UAW workers vote to strike against Big Three automakers if they don’t get ‘fair deal’ Oil industry sues Biden administration for shrinking Gulf lease to protect endangered whale GOP’s Buck says Trump ‘needs to tell all Americans to stand down’ Kremlin rejects allegations it was behind Prigozhin crash: ‘Absolute lies’ White House now says Biden didn’t hear wildfire question that sparked ‘no comment’ response Haley on Trump mug shot: ‘It’s a sad day in America’ Bolton says Trump looked like ‘thug’ in booking picture Proposed crypto tax rules draw ire from industry groups Last two defendants in Trump Georgia case surrender. What’s next? We need clarity on US-China investment policy, not hyperbole  Powell hammers home inflation fight in Jackson Hole speech Trump’s coup failed in 2021 — now it’s continuing in our courts Authorities investigating death of motorcyclist after NYPD sergeant threw cooler at him Democrats gloat over Trump’s mug shot: ‘We got you’ Military jet crashes near San Diego Presumed Prigozhin death could destabilize Wagner: UK Montana man sentenced to prison for threats against senator We need a federal law to end corporal punishment in schools  Republicans must go on offense on abortion: Kellyanne Conway, anti-abortion group chief A tale of two Ramaswamys Hawaii officials say 388 people still unaccounted for after Maui wildfires Deadly storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Michigan Ramaswamy raises $450,000 shortly after Republican debate 5 more Trump co-defendants surrender in Georgia Hundreds of inmates evacuated as fire erupts at Texas state prison US to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s this October in Arizona The Fed should consider globalization’s effect on wage-price dynamics Maui County sues power company over actions during wildfires Former Atlanta mayor says she saw ‘hatred’ in crowd of Trump supporters In Pakistan, religious freedom is withering $15 an hour isn’t enough: U.S. workers need to earn a living wage Republican support for gun restrictions dips: survey 51 percent say Trump is guilty in pending cases: survey Our most vulnerable communities are being poisoned — by the state Most in new poll say Trump should be tried before election Biden campaign launches ad hitting GOP support for national abortion ban  The real reasons the GOP candidates are running Trump fundraises off arrest, mug shot Biden’s ill-considered ransom-for-hostages deal with Iran imperils everyone The Hill’s Morning Report — A serious mug shot for Trump Worst corporate polluters hide in regulatory ‘darkness,’ study finds Scientists solve deep-sea ‘Octopus Garden’ mystery off California coast Ramaswamy moves to capitalize on his big night at debate Republicans clash on abortion despite push to coalesce around 15-week ban Mild-mannered Mike Pence gets aggressive with Trump, Ramaswamy to spark campaign Restrictive education laws raise concern of how March on Washington will be taught March on Washington turns 60 with miles to go GOP talk of military action in Mexico sparks dire warnings Conservative pop culture is having a moment CDC, FDA gearing up for fall vaccine campaign with US in ‘strongest position yet’