The Hill Articles: August 4, 2023

DOJ prosecutors request protective order after Trump arraignment, citing social media threats North Carolina lawmaker suffered broken sternum, foot after wreck Former White House press secretary on Trump threats: ‘How is that not intimidation?’ Wisconsin judge orders release of records on fake elector Trial now possible in ‘Rust’ shooting case after armorer waives right to hearing Judge rules against Texas abortion ban for women with dangerous pregnancy complication Trump claims he only needs ‘one more indictment’ to win 2024 election Florida education officials may lift ban on AP psychology course: report US has not given soldier detained in North Korea prisoner of war status  FDA approves first pill to help treat postpartum depression Watch live: Trump speaks in Alabama following Jan. 6 arraignment DeSantis’s biggest donor cuts off funds, demands moderate shift Amazon deforestation hits six-year low Americans largely interested in prescription weight-loss drugs Suarez says Newsom debate ‘a sign of DeSantis’s desperation’ Newsom signs order to expedite California levee repair ahead of the next wet winter Many Americans fear retirement could be out of reach Christie knocks GOP rivals over ‘false choice’ on Ukraine White House urges federal agencies to increase in-person work The USPS needs to stop delivering financial losses  Twitch streamer arrested after event causes havoc in New York City Photos of the Week: Trump, the Bidens’ vacation and fans remember Paul Reubens Pentagon looks to offset ‘cascading’ Tuberville issues Antitrust case against Google cleared for trial What’s next in Trump’s cases Mississippi lifetime voting ban struck down by 5th Circuit Barr blasts Garland’s ‘inept’ handling of Hunter Biden case Virginia poll suggests Youngkin could beat Biden in hypothetical 2024 matchup Air Force Research Laboratory touts first successful Valkyrie flight powered by AI Trump waives right to appear at second classified documents arraignment Amazon deforestation drops to six-year low What’s happening with Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in 7 states he lost Bank of America now expecting ‘soft landing’ instead of recession Republican Utah governor highlighting harms of social media use in ad campaign Judge narrows scope of Google antitrust case ahead of trial Bipartisan lawmakers call for ‘aggressive’ approach with China to fight fentanyl Lawsuit filed to stop new student debt relief plan Mega Millions jackpot now $1.25 billion after no one hits top prize Nonpartisans make up Nevada’s largest group of voters Kagan argues Congress can regulate aspects of Supreme Court DeSantis says 2020 election fraud theories ‘did not prove to be true’ Federal employees want you to keep your politics out of their work Wisconsin governor pushes for prosecution of state’s 2020 fake electors New Pentagon memo reshuffles workforce to offset Tuberville blockade Entire Republican Alabama House delegation backing Trump reelection bid Pelosi takes shot at ‘scared puppy’ Trump Almost half in new poll at least ‘somewhat interested’ in weight-loss drugs Hyundai, Kia to tell owners of recalled vehicles to park outside, citing fire risk Michelle Obama wishes Barack a happy birthday: ‘Love you, always’ Tim Scott says he’d finish border wall if elected president America’s diplomats are missing in action — it’s endangering national security ACLU sues to block Texas restrictions on drag Harris announces $125M funding for small businesses in underserved communities States are doubling down in upskilling with English: Three examples These cars and trucks are stolen most often, national crime data shows DeSantis slams NBA players union over Orlando Magic criticism Thousands of baby monitors recalled over burn risks Trump looks to Supreme forces for help 94 percent of children in Ohio measles outbreak were unvaccinated: CDC Republican group rips Trump in Fox News ad campaign: ‘He’ll do it again’ Senate Democrats press Roberts on Alito recusals The Niger coup exposes Russia’s grand strategy for Africa No charges will be filed in Cardi B mic case, Las Vegas police say Congressional delegation tours site of Parkland massacre Chris Christie makes surprise visit to Ukraine The harsh economic reality of cancer drug shortages Six white former officers plead guilty in torture of two Black men Navalny sentenced to 19 years in prison on extremism charges FCC levels record $300M fine on robocall operation The beautiful contradictions of Barbie Texas A&M settles with journalism professor after botched hiring attempt Rising: August 4, 2023 Hospital computer systems in multiple states hit by cyberattack US expanding curfews for heads of asylum-seeking families Trump calls for Supreme Court help; Atlanta tightens security: Live updates ‘Fox & Friends’ hosts spar over whether Trump is ‘toast’ Border security and immigration: How the GOP’s ‘Old Faithfuls’ can win 2024  Streets closing around Atlanta courthouse where Trump may be indicted Senate Democrat raises concerns over blocking funds for hunting, archery classes Most say Congress should not authorize more funding for Ukraine: survey Russian warship hit in Ukrainian naval drone attack, Ukrainian officials say Forgive student loans to ensure diversity in higher education Kinzinger: McCarthy criticism of Trump charges ‘complete garbage’ Is the Trump indictment constitutionally legitimate? 3 things to do immediately if you win the $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot Hutchinson says he’s ‘close to halfway there’ in reaching GOP presidential debate threshold Trump calls on Supreme Court to ‘intercede’ in legal fights On NATO’s shared burdens, Europe is finally starting to pull its weight These Are The U.S. States Working To Attract Remote Workers Trump leading DeSantis by 24 points in new Iowa poll Italy has buyer’s remorse over China’s Belt and Road Almost half of Republicans in new poll would not vote for Trump if he’s convicted of felony Xi will not be pushed on climate by Biden, but a deal is possible A monumental UFO scandal is looming The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump pleads not guilty. Will trial precede election? Democrats tout solid jobs report as ‘Bidenomics’ success: Live updates These states rank dead last in pay growth GOP allies argue Trump can’t get fair trial from Obama appointee in DC Why falling confidence in America’s military is creating ‘a real crisis’  Biden, Trump tied in Michigan ahead of 2024 election: poll More Americans say they can never retire