The Hill Articles: July 12, 2023

‘No way in hell’ : Omar says she will not attend Israeli president’s upcoming address to joint session of Congress Christie, Scott notch RNC donor requirement for first GOP debate FDA to review Schumer’s concerns over YouTube stars’ energy drink Musk predicts ‘digital superintelligence’ will exist in 5–6 years Congressional Black Caucus vows to oppose Senate Judiciary’s consideration of two judges over ‘blue slip’ policy Top House Armed Services Democrat says ‘more likely than not’ that defense bill won’t pass NATO summit exposes rifts in Biden, Zelensky bond RFK Jr. to testify in House hearing on censorship Biden: ‘We will not waver’ on support for Ukraine Chinese hackers targeted State, Commerce officials in Microsoft breach: reports Salman Rushdie opens up about knife attack: ‘I have a very good therapist’ Harris matches record for tiebreaking Senate votes as vice president US Chamber aims to block Medicare drug negotiation House GOP battles stretch out consideration of defense bill Pedestrian killed by driver fleeing Secret Service near National Mall Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO through 2026, two years longer than planned Taylor Swift shows gave Philly best month of hotel revenue since pandemic: Fed report  DeSantis joins Trump in opposing cluster bombs for Ukraine  Inflation keeps falling Tim Scott raises $6.1 million in Q2 fundraising  Chamber of Commerce files motion for preliminary injunction on Medicare drug negotiation DeSantis on whether Trump should debate: ‘He needs to step up and do it’ Democrats ask Supreme Court Historical Society for information on donors, access to justices Biden says Zelensky understands NATO status ‘is not relevant as long as’ Ukraine gets security assistance ‘We could change’: Lawmakers discuss crossing the aisle  Here are the cities with the highest inflation Washington ramps up AI attention EPA announces new lead rule for residential buildings CNN apologizes for misgendering trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney IRS whistleblowers on Hunter Biden case to publicly testify The Emmy nominations are in: HBO dominates, top TV stars get multiple nods Wray defends FBI from GOP criticism at hearing Wray takes aim at GOP claims of FBI politicization Sending cluster bombs to Ukraine divides Democrats, pitting Biden, Pelosi vs. Schiff, Jayapal DNC slams ‘MAGA Republicans’ over Iowa abortion ban GOP turnout drove gains in 2022, Pew analysis finds There’s reason for hope on immigration and border reforms UAW chief says ahead of talks union prepared to strike against Big Three automakers FBI Director Wray faces House Judiciary griling on bias, FISA, more: recap Biden to host Italian Prime Minister Meloni on July 27 White House warns reporter he may lose press pass over continued interruptions ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ actor affiliated with Oath Keepers acquitted of Jan. 6 charges Elon Musk launches new AI firm xAI  Christie defends Wray amid GOP grilling, calls House hearing ‘theater’  Britney Spears speaks out following Wembanyama incident: ‘No woman ever deserves to be hit’ Wray fires back at GOP critics, notes spike in FBI applications House GOP targets climate disclosure rules   Abortion providers sue to block Iowa’s new abortion ban Powerball, Mega Millions reach combined total of nearly $1.3 billion Arizona man at center of Jan. 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox News Watch live: Senate Judiciary subcommittee holds hearing on AI, intellectual property Jan. 6 defendant who was arrested near Obamas’ DC residence ordered held until trial A third of student borrowers spent money they thought would be forgiven: poll Biden is wrong to oppose a NATO invitation for Ukraine We can save Social Security by raising taxes on the wealthy Piers Morgan challenges Trump to appear at first primary debate Harris huddles with civil rights leaders on AI Georgia state lawmaker switches to GOP, cites education, crime North Korea’s nuclear blackmail, an ongoing threat, is worsening Biden vows united front with Ukraine in face of Russian war How to pick up the pace on confirming liberal judges 5 things to know about July’s CPI What to know about the potential actors strike looming over Hollywood EPA proposes stricter regulations on lead exposure in residential buildings Advocacy group sues Idaho over ‘abortion travel ban’ Softball showdown more than a game to Wasserman Schultz, Klobuchar The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Defense bill faces complicated House path The jackpot is more than $500 million — so here’s why you should not buy a lottery ticket Watch live: House panel holds hearing on flow of fentanyl at border Senators reintroduce bill to prevent US president from leaving NATO  Jim Jordan lists DOJ, FBI, Homeland Security targets for funding bills Former NY Fed president: Rate hike in July may be last Is the safety net ready for the next public health emergency? Rand Paul pressing Jim Jordan to push FBI for COVID origin info Prices for these items rose and fell the most in June Philippines to allow ‘Barbie’ movie despite Chinese map controversy Watch live: Harris hosts talk with civil rights leaders, consumer rights experts on impact of AI House Republicans are drawing a bright line on UN reform Zelensky thanks Biden for ‘difficult’ decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine Watch live: Biden gives remarks on support for Ukraine and defending democracy UN knocks US for Black maternal mortality Rising: July 12, 2023 Pence defends not conceding 2020 election before Jan. 6 Christie spars with Piers Morgan over stance on transgender youth America’s back-and-forth struggle toward equality continues ‘Always Sunny’ actor Rob McElhenney reveals ‘host of neurodevelopmental disorders’: ‘You’re not alone’  DOJ asks appeals court to block Trump deposition in Strzok, Page suits GOP chairman subpoenas State Department for China-related documents   G7 outlines long-term Ukraine security guarantee Chemical irritant polluted air after Ohio train derailment: study Chinese hackers accessed email accounts linked to US government, Microsoft says 50 baby stars seen in dramatic close-up revealed by Webb Space Telescope Democrats demand GOP turn over info on indicted think-tank leader, ‘patient zero’ of Biden probes Mortgage rates hit highest level since last year ‘National Popular Vote’ scheme would make Michigan electorally irrelevant Tax preparers shared personal data with Meta, Google: Senate report Zelensky defends use of cluster munitions in war against Russia Ukraine shouldn’t treat allies like Amazon: UK defense chief Texas GOP lawmaker threatens to vote ‘no’ on advancing annual defense bill  RNC debate limits are bad for the party and the American people Cuba: US nuclear-powered submarine at Guantanamo a provocation Mika Brzezinski scolds Biden’s staff: ‘I don’t think they do a good job’  Rent prices declined in these 2 major US cities since last year Zelensky strikes more conciliatory tone after NATO criticism Wray pushes back on GOP claims of FBI politicization  Watch live: FBI Director Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee AI is just another technological step; it won’t exterminate humanity or create a dystopia Biden approval rating holds steady near lowest levels of presidency: survey  How to help the Saudis achieve their nuclear-powered dreams without giving them the bomb Manchin to join No Labels’s NH town hall amid third-party speculation Georgia election workers urge sanctions on Giuliani for failing to turn over evidence China raises alarm over eastward NATO ‘expansion’ DeSantis dismisses speculation he’d be Trump’s running mate Biden campaign bashes Michigan Republicans for Trump endorsement Mooney’s West Virginia Senate campaign gets $13M fundraising boost The US can learn from Portugal’s drug policies, including decriminalization Nassar stabbing not captured on prison cameras: report Mellman: The economic recovery, perception and reality Inflation slowed to 3 percent in June, hits lowest rate in two years Conservative demands on defense bill pressure House GOP leaders to bend North Korea launches first ICBM in months  It’s time to radically change our trade relationship with China Key green bill narrowly clears vote in European Parliament Pavlich: When weapon shortages and climate change collide Are the media turning against Joe Biden? Almost 3 in 4 in new poll support abortion access in first six weeks of pregnancy  Biden’s social media manipulation is exactly what the Framers feared Biden, allies to announce plans to bolster Ukraine’s military Budowsky: A successful bipartisan President, Biden forges on The Hill’s Morning Report — Frustrated Zelensky rips NATO: ‘Absurd’ Lobbying World: Lockheed Martin snags BAE exec Iowa Republicans pass six-week abortion ban, setting up new court challenge How the pandemic spurred a push to expand methadone access The Memo: Trump delaying tactic on trial could scramble 2024 race Culture wars: Here are the major fights brewing over the defense spending bill Israeli protesters try to pull Biden into fight with Netanyahu The wood industry releases more carbon than Russia — and we’re mostly not counting its emissions: study Trump puts Iowa victory at risk with attack on GOP governor Liberal justices caught up in Supreme Court ethics scrutiny Democratic jitters grow over Cornel West’s third-party bid Student loans: How payments pinch renters, dash dreams of homeownership Jim Justice rakes in close to $1M in second quarter for Manchin’s Senate seat