The Hill Articles: August 5, 2023

August 5
Trump hits Pence for standing by his decision to certify 2020 election: He’s ‘gone to the Dark Side’ Cohen: ‘I believe that Donald Trump will be held accountable’ Newsom spokesperson slams DeSantis debate counteroffer as a ‘joke’ Texas AG appeals judge’s order relaxing abortion ban for women with pregnancy complications Right-wing politicians playing ‘armchair financial advisor’ are putting Americans’ retirements at risk Will the Jan. 6 indictment affect Trump’s debate calculus? Why is it called Capitol Reef National Park if there’s no reef? Map: Does your drinking water contain ‘forever chemicals’? Sunday shows preview: Trump indictments put spotlight on rule of law as 2024 heats up Pilot lectures passengers in viral pre-flight speech: ‘He’s fed up with all these childish adults’ The paradox of our politics Longtime user ‘super pissed’ after Elon’s ‘X’ takes over his @music handle At least half of all people likely to develop mental health disorders before 75: study Under pressure in Ukraine, Putin lashes out at US in Syria Dershowitz slams Barr for ‘dead wrong’ comments on Trump indictment DeSantis on Trump’s behavior: Not the way a president ‘should be conducting himself’ How to make sanctions on Russia more effective Judge orders Trump response to DOJ request for protective order in 2020 election case Teen charged with murder as hate crime in killing of NYC dancer O’Shae Sibley Alcohol vs. cannabis vs. tobacco: Doctors answer which is worst for you What should you do if you are bitten by a tick? Pence heckled by Trump supporters as ‘sell out’ after third indictment GOP statements on Trump indictment clash with initial Jan. 6 remarks Keeping teens safe online doesn’t require stifling overprotection  Cohen: Trump claims of Biden influence on prosecution ‘complete and utter bulls—‘ ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Mark Margolis dead at 83 Public health alert issued for raw beef that may contain plastic Wells Fargo customers report missing deposits from bank accounts  Groups file lawsuit arguing ICE is illegally detaining men who won immigration cases Are we witnessing self-created or intentional abuse of our elderly politicians? Ukrainian sea drone hits Russian tanker near Crimea Bridge, second such attack in 24 hours  Even lies are protected speech: New Trump indictment bulldozes the First Amendment A pro-life pregnancy center saved me from a life of human trafficking Trump campaign defends threatening social media posts as free speech Tim Scott questions constitutionality of 2024 opponents’ promises to end birthright citizenship The US must honor its promises to Afghanistan’s women journalists Blinken says US ‘pausing’ some foreign aid programs for Niger following military takeover Trump in first speech since arraignment: Most Republicans ‘look like a bunch of weak jerks’ Republicans’ pathetic ‘What about Hunter?’ defense of Trump What to know about the new SAVE student loan repayment plan before pandemic pause ends Congress looks to rein in college sports: What to know about the legislation How Trump’s legal woes could affect a future presidency Trump’s Jan. 6 legal defense comes into focus