The Hill Articles: August 9, 2023

Florida state attorney claims suspension is ‘retaliation’ against counties DeSantis lost Biden to host Australian prime minister for state visit in October Christie: If Trump doesn’t debate it shows ‘lack of respect’  Ecuadorian presidential candidate assassinated Lofgren calls indictment revelations ‘chilling’ Iraq bans media usage of words ‘homosexuality,’ ‘gender’: reports Trump says he won’t sign RNC loyalty pledge, will share debate plans next week Trump indictment sidesteps key details unearthed by Jan. 6 panel US in ‘tough spot’ as Niger crisis escalates Southwest to appeal judge’s ‘religious freedom training’ order At least 6 killed in wildfires on Maui Tracking returned funds from federal consumer agency Ohio abortion rights victory gives new hope to Democrats, Sherrod Brown Cancer Moonshot: Don’t let bad policy eclipse medical innovation  Ohio voters nix hurdle for abortion access measure Stephen Miller’s legal group sues Target over LGBTQ Pride collection backlash Climate advocates press Biden on fossil fuels during New Mexico visit DeSantis signs RNC loyalty pledge ahead of first primary debate  GOP memo argues direct payments to President Biden not needed to show corruption  Biden says he has declared climate emergency ‘in practice’ Biden snaps at Fox’s Peter Doocy for ‘lousy question’ about Devon Archer  Power sector rips Biden climate proposal Trump to be accompanied by Florida Republicans in Iowa amid dueling visit with DeSantis National Guard personnel chief fired after sexism complaints Jack Smith gets warrant to search Trump’s Twitter NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes Biden on migrants: ‘The White House can help us now’ ‘Quite irresponsible’: What to know about the ‘student debt strike’ Utah man saves paralyzed woman from drowning in lake, officials say GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sentenced to 21 years for sex trafficking minors in Minnesota Christie: Trump is ‘such a hot mess’ Voter rights group to protest DeSantis’s suspension of state attorney  Trump seeks to reestablish secure facility at Mar-a-Lago to review classified evidence Sustainability — Including Native knowledge in climate science Biden picks on Boebert in clean energy manufacturing speech Biden issues order restricting tech investments in China Remaining Montgomery brawl suspects turn themselves in to police Norfolk Southern, railway union agree to improve safety at Ohio derailment site Facing unclear guidance, multiple Florida school districts drop AP Psych Utah man killed in FBI raid linked to threats against Biden Severe thunderstorms in first half of 2023 caused record amount in damages: research Rumble gets GOP debate boost Most Alabama voters want Tuberville to drop military hold: poll Arguments set for Biden administration appeal of barring talk to social media companies Florida Dems slam DeSantis for ousting Monique Worrell for dereliction of duty: ‘Look in the mirror’ Noem on White House decision: ‘Why run if you can’t win?’ Gingrich: GOP should ‘go very slow’ with Biden impeachment inquiry When did summer becoming synonymous with suffering? Civil rights groups challenge Tennessee GOP-led redistricting maps Sens. Warren and Graham propose a bipartisan overreach on Big Tech Here’s how much students pay per bedroom in America’s college towns LGBTQ veterans sue DOD over lingering discriminatory discharges The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Abortion rights advocates notch win in Ohio Coast Guard rescues people fleeing into ocean to escape Hawaii wildfires  Twitter fined $350K for failing to produce Trump account info in 2020 election probe $241M went to constituents of Republicans pushing CFPB changes: watchdog Abortion ranks as important issue for most Americans: poll Special counsel won secret search warrant for Trump’s Twitter account Kelly Ripa doesn’t think there will be a female president in her lifetime: ‘It’s scary. It’s sad’ Hawaii National Guard activated in response to devastating wildfires Pence unveils plan aimed at making US top global energy producer The economy is strong, but small businesses are as pessimistic as ever. Here’s why Amazon nations end summit without shared deforestation goal Suspended state attorney calls DeSantis ‘weak dictator,’ slams ‘loss of democracy’ Pence’s former aides trade fire over Trump endorsement Democrats tour Rio Grande amid criticism of recently installed buoys, razor wire Watch live: Biden touts impact of energy, manufacturing investments Who is the most Reaganesque GOP candidate? Walk to Freedom Turns 60: Miles to Go – A Discussion on the March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom Rising: August 9, 2023 Former federal judge: Trump now an even greater danger to American democracy Tim Scott: It’s ‘ridiculous’ to talk about climate over border emergency Billy Porter: ‘I have to sell my house’ because of Hollywood strikes A proposal to guard against China would hurt Latin America instead Alberto Gonzales: DOJ is not biased against Republicans  North Dakota eases supervision of student teachers to address shortages The old rules of geopolitics return to the Persian Gulf Feinstein visits hospital briefly after fall at home  White House unveils new tracking tool for heat-related illnesses Chief Justice John Roberts viewed more favorably than Biden, Trump Majority of Americans are concerned about rapidly developing AI: poll Pence swipes at Ramaswamy over 9/11 comments The regulators’ new bank capital proposal ignores costs to consumers Georgia prosecutor ‘likely’ to present Trump case to grand jury next week: reports Kidnappers in Haiti release American nurse and her child, nonprofit says Grisham: Trump ‘will absolutely put things out there’ if judge rejects protective order How to ensure America’s big bet on chips pays off DeSantis suspends Democratic state attorney Monique Worrell for ‘neglect of duty’ Biden announces plans to visit Vietnam ‘shortly’ Hate-speech watchdog being sued by Musk says it will defend suit ‘vigorously’ Washington should learn a lesson from India’s approach to China Biden says he has ‘practically’ declared a climate emergency Alabama riverfront brawl: Mayor ‘shocked’ someone attacked for ‘doing their job’ China’s unwavering commitment to coal is a bucket of cold water over green global visions Christie on Trump’s weight comments: ‘Show up to the debate and say it to my face’ Someone in Florida wins $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, third-largest lottery prize in US history Mississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves, Democrat Brandon Presley to face off in November  Mellman: Deregulation, tech created today’s media landscape A rallying cry for national rent control Fox Business to host second Republican presidential debate Biden versus Trump: A race to the bottom in 2024 Another red state sends a pro-abortion rights signal for 2024 Hawaii declares state of emergency over hurricane-driven wildfires  The US has a chance to defeat Russian imperialism for good Historic Supreme Court case could imperil the entire US tax code The Hill’s Morning Report — Can DeSantis go the distance? Democrats launch political group aimed at recruiting younger candidates for office Man files lawsuit against Disneyland over alleged attack by security dog Niger crisis puts US in ‘tough spot’ as coup leaders refuse to back down Battle brewing over Biden’s nursing home staffing requirements Iowa State Fair marks critical test for GOP presidential hopefuls Here are the best cities to start a marriage, career, or both Layoffs at Justice Democrats shake progressives Why GOP hopefuls aren’t talking about health care costs House GOP moderates’ patience with conservative demands wearing thin More than a million acres of US tribal lands submerged by dams: study Trump’s criminal trials prompt GOP political doomsday alarms