The Hill Articles: August 8, 2023

August 8
Susan B. Anthony List calls Ohio’s rejection of Issue 1 a ‘warning’ Ohio Democrats celebrate rejection of Issue 1 seen as threat to abortion rights effort WeWork expresses ‘substantial doubt’ about staying in business  International Space Station may be more polluted than most American homes Ohio election at center of abortion rights battle brings high early voting Suarez says qualifying for GOP debate could make or break campaign Ohio voters reject ballot measure seen as threat to abortion rights effort Mega Millions jackpot increases to $1.58 billion ahead of Tuesday’s drawing Wild brawl caught on camera at Montgomery dock results in several arrest warrants Biden establishes monument outside Grand Canyon Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion EG.5 subvariant now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the US, picture remains unclear Judge Chutkan schedules hearing on DOJ’s protective order for this Friday Abortion rights advocates push for Arizona ballot initiative GOP candidates: Voters not gripped by Trump’s legal woes Alaska floods become latest climate symbol in disaster-filled summer Used car prices drop again Niger sinks deeper into crisis Trump faces uphill battle in moving case from DC Georgia lawmakers eye new social media youth law Suarez says he’s met donor threshold for first GOP debate Trump risks legal threats with public outbursts Ohio voters decide constitutional amendment threshold​ US government borrowed $1.6 trillion in past 10 months: estimate ‘It was a big catch’: Tampa mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine during Keys fishing trip ESPN to launch sportsbook this fall  Florida county to teach Shakespeare in excerpts only under new state rules Trump to visit Iowa State Fair along with DeSantis, 2024 rivals White House pounces on Tuberville’s military holdups: ‘Stop playing politics’ ‘Remember to shop around’: Owning a car gets more expensive as interest rates soar Christie on Trump rift: ‘I didn’t leave Donald Trump … he left me’ Three pontoon boaters charged in Alabama riverfront brawl FAA refers more than 20 unruly passenger cases to FBI for prosecution Abortion rights groups seeking to put protections before Arizona voters Trump: DeSantis should have waited until 2028 to run for White House US sees record number of billion-dollar disasters  Biden formally designates new Grand Canyon national monument Trump revamps his nicknames: Biden is now ‘crooked,’ Hillary Clinton gets ‘beautiful’ Trump complains ‘bull‑‑‑‑’ charges will keep him off campaign trail Voters head to Ohio, Mississippi These are the best states to win the Mega Millions jackpot in ‘Tennessee Three’ member launches 2024 exploratory committee for Senate bid Most Americans would take candidates’ abortion policies into consideration before voting: poll Colorado lawmaker introduces bipartisan measure to increase federal firefighters’ pay What the US economy downgrade means for Americans Massachusetts governor: ‘Confusing tangle of immigration laws’ overwhelming shelter system Lobbying World: Veteran congressional chief leads Ford’s government affairs Don’t believe drug companies: 340B is a program worth saving Top Biden labor adviser steps down Why conservatives are cheering the World Cup exit of USWNT star Megan Rapinoe McCarthy dodges Hannity’s questions on Biden ‘bribery scandal’ More than half of Gen Z says renting is a better option than buying a home Manchin hails anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act after battling with Biden over law Why a Trump protective order in the Jan. 6 case is not a gag order Blinken: Wagner ‘taking advantage’ of Niger instability  The Hill’s 12:30 Report — East Coast pummeled by storms White House: McCarthy ‘lying’ to cave to far-right in ‘impeachment stunt’ Georgia Republicans eyeing legislation requiring parents’ permission for kids’ social media accounts Watch live: Biden speaks on Inflation Reduction Act in Arizona Will mass incarceration outlive me? Don’t pass the ‘American Farmers Feed the World Act’ Pence urges Ohio voters to pass measure that could hurt abortion rights push COVID hospitalizations jump again: Maps show where it’s worst Supreme Court revives Biden’s ghost gun restrictions A healthy environment fuels the economy Watch live: Trump to address crowd in New Hampshire US Embassy in Haiti closes amid ‘rapid gunfire’ Former Pence national security adviser endorses Trump Trump and Putin in fantasyland Weight loss drug Wegovy cuts risk of serious heart problems, company says Florida school district says trans employees can’t use pronouns, bathrooms that match their gender identity Pentagon watchdog finds lapses in screening of applicants connected to extremist groups Rising: August 8, 2023 Christie, DeSantis tied for second in New Hampshire behind Trump: poll Pro-natalist policies are great, but declining birth rates are here to stay Likely carcinogen found at US nuclear missile base where cancers have been reported  Senate Democrat: Tuberville ‘prepared to burn the military down’ with promotions blockade  Senator warns Google over AI use in hospitals Wall Street firms paying millions in penalties over WhatsApp use Former Trump White House lawyer knocks ‘aspirational’ defense in Jan. 6 case  It’s the media vs. online platforms in the internet’s battle of the century Tuberville says Ukraine can’t win war: ‘It’s a junior high team playing a college team’ DeSantis replaces campaign manager in latest shakeup Florida school board lifts restrictions on children’s book with male penguin couple Democrats press House GOP leaders to maintain SNAP benefits El Niño is a harsh reminder that trade is essential for disaster planning Iowa, Nebraska sue EPA to force year-round high-ethanol fuel Haley criticizes Tuberville hold on military promotions: ‘There’s got to be other ways’ Black musician sues white supremacist group that allegedly attacked him Biden’s Ukraine strategy is failing Mom sues Southwest Airlines, claiming racial profiling after she was accused of trafficking biracial daughter Is Biden v. Trump inevitable? Not if the parties let the voters decide Who doesn’t qualify for a Facebook settlement payment? July was officially hottest month on record, scientists say  How small cities can become the biggest leaders in the climate fight 2024 Debate Breakdown: An Insider’s Look at the First Republican Presidential Debate Fund to assist Daniel Penny with legal fees at nearly $3M after NYC chokehold scandal Security tightened around judge in Trump Jan. 6 case: report If the two-party system is over, say goodbye to the GOP Nevada Sen. Rosen gets new GOP challenger in Tony Grady Trump indictment watch: All eyes on Georgia 7 dead in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine It ain’t no fun if the writers can’t have none Christie: Trump isn’t putting ‘America first,’ he’s putting ‘Donald Trump first’ Could election reform in DC help conservatives embrace it nationwide? Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled Tuesday after storm batters East Coast Deep-fake content is worming its way into our lives through our newsfeeds 2 dead, 1.1 million without power after eastern US storm Feehery: 5 ways Democrats can beat Trump  Most women who abort say they would rather not; Congress can help them Press: The Biden ‘crime family’ that isn’t   The Hill’s Morning Report — Lawyers say DOJ wants to ‘censor’ Trump Senior US official held ‘difficult’ talks with Niger coup leaders in bid for diplomacy The Memo: Trump’s legal troubles put GOP rivals in a bind DeSantis seeks to distance himself from Trump on Jan. 6 US credit downgrade is GOP’s latest salvo against ‘Bidenomics’ Trump, Biden neck and neck in Arizona ahead of 2024: poll What to know about Ohio special election at center of abortion fight Sinema independent bid could boost Democrats in Arizona Senate race: poll Georgia set to take over the Trump indictment spotlight  What is PragerU? The conservative education platform now in Florida schools Which airlines are most likely to bump you? DOT data explains Biden to designate new Grand Canyon national monument