The Hill Articles: August 29, 2023

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russian soil in 18 months: state media Sen. Chris Murphy: Pence understands ‘little’ about gun violence Ingraham pushes back on Eastman’s voter fraud claims  Hogan slams GOP presidential hopefuls over Trump support Ramaswamy agrees to stop using Eminem’s music: ‘I’ll respect his wishes’ Amazon CEO: It’s ‘past the time’ to disagree with return to office policy  Canada warns travelers to US about anti-LGBTQ laws Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, seen in new video released by state media Former Trump attorney Eastman on Georgia indictment: ‘We did nothing wrong’ Tennessee special session ends with confrontation, yelling Jim Jordan: Impeachment inquiry ‘looking more and more likely’ Win Over SEC Ups Chances for Bitcoin ETF Approval Jim Jordan seeks records on special counsel attorney meeting with White House The IRS revolving door Pentagon fast-tracks autonomous drones 5 things to know as Idalia expected to make landfall in Florida What’s next in Medicare price negotiation Medicaid-eligible people who aren’t enrolled far more likely to delay care More than 80 percent of voters are worried about US democracy: poll Biden says he’s in ‘constant contact’ with DeSantis as Hurricane Idalia approaches DeSantis preps for Idalia Quits rate falls to pre-pandemic levels as job market shows signs of cooling FDA approves generic versions of ADHD drug Vyvanse Trump faces new risks in skipping debates Petraeus: Ukraine has ‘adapted very impressively’ to Russian defenses Here’s where Hurricane Idalia could make landfall in Florida X opens door to political ads It’s time for Congress to correct an injustice against combat-disabled veterans Pence gets fundraising boost after first debate Cornel West calls Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez ‘window dressing, at worst’ for Democrats EPA moves to comply with Supreme Court ruling Ohio abortion rights backers sue after ‘unborn child’ language added to ballot Unexpected drugs make first round of Medicare negotiations Fulton County DA asks judge to expedite cases of all 19 defendants in Georgia Trump to join Noem for South Dakota rally amid VP chatter Trump on Ramaswamy as possible VP: ‘I think he’d be very good’ Haley knocks Ramaswamy over ‘childish name games’ Pence outlines Day 1 executive actions if elected president Why Trump trial date’s proximity to Super Tuesday is important Adams criticizes Hochul over migrant crisis  Late-night hosts announce new podcast to benefit staffers affected by writers strike Majority of US dog owners now skeptical of vaccines, including for rabies: study Florida county preparing for ‘potentially deadly weather event’ from Idalia: sheriff Knives out for Ramaswamy A visit to the Soviet Union’s Oppenheimer 5 things to know about the first 10 drugs chosen for Medicare negotiation Biden touts drugs chosen for Medicare price negotiation: ‘We’re not gonna back down’ Support for wind energy drops in New Jersey: survey FEMA chief: Floridians need to take Hurricane Idalia ‘seriously’ ‘Prescriptions’ for fruits and vegetables linked to lower food insecurity, better health Prigozhin memorial service has been held, spokespeople say ‘Suits’ creator reveals the word Buckingham Palace didn’t want Meghan Markle to say Sidney Powell pleads not guilty in Georgia election interference case 5 ways Mark Meadows’s testimony in Georgia federal court could backfire US announces new Ukraine security package Ramaswamy, Andrea Mitchell spar in testy interview TV news crew in Chicago robbed at gunpoint while reporting on robberies Pro-Christie super PAC debuts new ad featuring Trump mug shot X to allow political ads for the first time since 2019 26 states see ‘substantial’ spike in COVID hospitalizations, CDC says Kim calls for invasion preparations in North Korea amid US, allies’ exercises DC Zoo to re-open Wednesday after bomb threat Lawmakers can help community colleges educate the workforce of the future  Justice Barrett says she welcomes Supreme Court scrutiny Congressional Black Caucus: Ramaswamy remarks ‘reveal depths of his own dishonesty’ Democrat introduces bill to limit defense contractor, foreign government influence on Pentagon Suarez suspends presidential campaign What is considered a ‘major hurricane’? The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Hurricane Idalia preparations; Obamas attend US Open No Labels duped me. I won’t let them dupe America Meta rejects recommendation to suspend former Cambodian prime minister Two-thirds of Americans support unions: poll EPA announces new waters rule after Supreme Court decision weakening protections Idalia predicted to grow into major Category 3 hurricane before striking Florida Gulf Coast Baby born with intestines outside her body is now thriving Parents worried about Adderall shortages as kids start school The slippery slope of price controls on prescription drugs Republicans mulling Biden impeachment inquiry taking orders from ‘puppet master’ Trump: Jeffries Top immigrant advocacy group names new leadership North Carolina, Georgia declare state of emergency as Idalia approaches  Watch live: Biden, Harris give remarks on lowering health care costs Our political process is failing us — and it’s the parties’ fault IRS agents are getting paid by private accounting firms: watchdog White House bashes GOP on Big Pharma after unveiling drugs chosen for Medicare price negotiation California-led AGs okay ‘forever chemicals’ settlement but say 3M should pay more Ramaswamy popularity slips in post-debate survey Computer problem halts Toyota production at Japan plants Meta says it disrupted ‘largest known cross-platform’ China-linked disinformation campaign Solving homelessness requires more evidence and less politics Video of young Ramaswamy questioning Al Sharpton at town hall goes viral ‘Tennessee Three’ member silenced for day by GOP Rising: August 29, 2023 More see Trump as electable after mug shot release, skipped debate: poll  UNC graduate student charged with murder in fatal shooting Scott unveils education plan stressing ‘family first culture’ 3M to pay out $6B to settle case with veterans over hearing loss, ear plugs In Yellowstone drama, angry bison threaten a key Western tree Watch live: White House press briefing Why is Pope Francis praising Russia as ‘great’? Steve Scalise diagnosed with ‘very treatable’ blood cancer Hannity grills Ramaswamy on Israel Biden was engrossed in Kabul evacuation amid chaotic US withdrawal: book Pentagon announces new autonomous drones, systems program US in danger of running out of groundwater from overuse: NYT Teachers predict wave of violence with a return to classrooms Wall Street Journal: Trump court date before Super Tuesday a ‘spectacular mess’ Christie: Trump nomination would be ‘enormous gift’ to Democrats Childhood allergies, from skin to lungs, could start in the gut: study Blocking mergers won’t fix US banking Why some homeowners are dropping their insurance Industry execs press Biden for more funding for New York migrant influx Trump says he made ‘right decision’ to skip first debate China ready to improve relations with US, top official says Michelle Obama, at US Open, warns women’s progress ‘can be taken away’ Putin won’t attend Prigozhin funeral, officials say Biden’s caution is Putin’s advantage — and it could be China’s too California sues school district over parental notification if kids change gender ID Haley raises $1M in days after debate Prisons shouldn’t be called homes, especially in the Census Trump holds 42-point lead over closest challenger in post-indictment Georgia survey Ramaswamy: Add physical fitness section to SAT First Trump co-defendant enters ‘not guilty’ plea in Georgia election case Israeli-Saudi normalization could cripple Palestinian aspirations Trump has values of ‘axe murderer,’ former Georgia lieutenant governor says Feehery: Can McCarthy ride out this fall’s perfect storm? Christie predicts Trump’s Jan. 6 trial date will be ‘disastrous’ for GOP How Democrats’ climate change agenda is blocking real change for America Press: Time for the media to stop fawning over Vivek Ramaswamy   Motive unclear in fatal UNC Chapel Hill shooting: police  AI can save local journalism — here’s how Idalia becomes hurricane, on path toward Florida’s Gulf coast  Here are the first 10 Medicare drugs the government will negotiate lower prices for US, beware: China has new allies in the battle for global supremacy No one is above the law? Biden’s Bureau of Land Management thinks it is. Only 1 state doesn’t have a ban on texting and driving. Here’s why Amazon raises free shipping requirements for some customers The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump decries March trial before Super Tuesday  DeSantis challenges: A hurricane, a shooting and taunts from Trump  Belarus’ isolation risks trapping citizens with ‘the beast’: opposition leader Drug shortages shine spotlight on FDA powers Bottom Line: Deloitte hires former House Appropriations member GOP set for internal fight over Ukraine between House, Senate Sustained exposure to wildfire smoke reducing life expectancy in parts of California: report