The Hill Articles: July 18, 2023

Trump rails against Jan. 6 probe at Iowa town hall: ‘It bothers me’ Christie says he wouldn’t be Trump’s vice president: ‘I spoke to Mike Pence’ Biden shares video of Marjorie Taylor Greene speech to promote his agenda These House Democrats voted against pro-Israel resolution after Jayapal comments Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA file grievance against NBCUniversal, claiming ‘illegal conduct’ House Republicans eliminate funding to LGBTQ community centers after tense hearing Ramaswamy calls potential Trump Jan. 6 indictment ‘a bad idea’ Tim Scott super PAC rolling out $40 million ad campaign across Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina Tuberville, Austin call fails to yield breakthrough on military holds Pence: Judgment over Trump’s actions on Jan 6 should be left up to American people Senate kicks off consideration of defense bill New Biden plan could slash student debt Tlaib labels Israel an ‘apartheid state’ in impassioned floor speech Debate over hydrogen tax credit guidance heats up Dems rip Abbott over report Texas troopers were told to deny migrants water, push kids into Rio Grande ‘Snowflake,’ ‘bigot,’: Spending hearing erupts over funding for LGBTQ projects Texas launching investigation into state trooper’s claims of migrant abuse at border  The Memo: Trump indictment steals headlines from GOP rivals  Living with long-term cancer is depressing. Texas doctors say psychedelics could help House approves pro-Israel resolution after outcry over Jayapal comments Jason Aldean defends ‘Try That in a Small Town’ as CMT pulls video Government hacks reveal cyber threats GOP to put IRS Hunter Biden whistleblowers at center stage Trump team, prosecutors battle over Mar-a-Lago court dates DeSantis sidesteps question on whether he would push Zelensky to cede land New drug on horizon in fight against early Alzheimer’s Milley: Ukraine counteroffensive ‘far from a failure’ Democratic lawmaker warns of ‘gray tsunami’ coming for Medicare benefits  DeSantis won’t say if he will sign federal six-week abortion ban US soldier detained in North Korea: What you need to know  DeSantis threads needle on Trump Jan. 6 news DeLauro accuses conservatives of being legislative ‘terrorists’ in testy hearing Michigan AG charges 16 ‘fake electors’ in 2020 scheme DOJ target letter comes as no surprise for members of Jan 6 panel Hogan releases cryptic video after saying third party ‘worth trying’ Las Vegas police serve search warrant related to ‘ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation’ Here are the 10 fittest and least fit big US cities  DeSantis on Trump Jan. 6 probe: ‘I hope he doesn’t get charged’ Democrats urge White House to do more to protect patients from red state abortion probes Trump says he’d ask Europe to pay for rebuilding stockpiles sent to Ukraine if reelected J&J joins legal fight against Medicare drug price negotiation Kasich urges GOP candidates to ‘step up and say something’ after Trump gets target letter Majority of college students do not support legacy admissions: survey Parnas dismisses Oversight GOP bribery investigation as ‘a wild goose chase’ Kagan rejects emergency request to block Microsoft, Activision Blizzard merger New Rolling Sea Action Fund PAC set to mobilize Black voters ahead of 2024 Watch live: Democratic lawmakers hold news conference to reintroduce Freedom to Vote Act  The high cost of low-priced fashion: Chinese company Shein merits greater scrutiny   Trump faces more charges ahead of 2024 What Biden’s SAVE plan means for student loan borrowers ‘UPS dug their heels in’: Teamsters UPS strike plans emerge, could affect 30 percent of parcels Georgia’s Kemp to meet with Senate GOP leaders Meta releases AI tech to rival ChatGPT Game over at the Federal Trade Commission Strong but cooling labor market key factor in slowing US inflation, Treasury secretary says Kissinger meets Chinese defense chief amid sanctions standoff There is no ‘new normal’: absent drastic action, the climate will only get worse Former Trump aide claims he’s profiting off legal woes: ‘This is simply a grift’ More than Memory Loss: Caring for those with Alzheimer’s  Top Republican ‘very worried’ about GOP votes against Ukraine aid   Trump holds lead over DeSantis in New Hampshire primary poll UN agency warns of heart attack, death risk from heat wave There’s only one way Trump can win in 2024 The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump told he’s target in Jan. 6 probe ‘Haiti is experiencing a brush with famine’: UN slashes food assistance Black executives urge CEOs to keep investing in diversity programs despite Supreme Court ruling US soldier in North Korean custody ‘willfully’ crossed border: Pentagon Does Biden know he is a president, not a king, when it comes to enforcing border law? Republicans defend Trump, criticize DOJ over news he’s target of Jan. 6 investigation  Haley slams Trump ‘drama’ after Jan. 6 probe target letter DeSantis rolls out military plan amid campaign struggles Patients seeking abortion, gender-affirming care at risk of increased surveillance: report  Watch live: White House news briefing  The far right’s flirtation with neo-Nazis DeSantis says Trump ‘should have come out more forcefully’ on Jan. 6 Megyn Kelly: Beef with Trump is ‘under the bridge’  Rising: July 18, 2023 Indiana Republican pledges to vote against advancing GOP bills if McCarthy doesn’t enact spending reforms Vaping harms heart and lungs: American Heart Association Texas AG Paxton reports $1.7M fundraising haul after impeachment Health care providers are raking in profits by exploiting programs meant for the poor Biden approves additional aid to Vermont after severe storms, flooding Man jailed for Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ rally arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Fed watchdog warns AI, machine learning may perpetuate bias in lending  3 myths about school segregation we’re still living with today CNN, DeSantis reach inflection point of 2024 campaign  Democrats call for federal action on infant loungers  No Labels founder vows to end third-party effort if it aids Trump  To lead in tech innovation, we must expand our quantum program In-N-Out Burger employees barred from wearing masks Gephardt: No Labels effort ‘would probably elect Donald Trump’ in race against Biden Biden’s 2024 campaign to be headquartered in Delaware Russia targets southern Ukraine with drones, missiles after attack on Crimean bridge WATCH: Intense videos show ‘short-lived’ tornado form over part of Puerto Rico Dorsey, other tech leaders praise Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign: report  Trump plan to expand president’s power would lead to ‘purely partisan’ government employees: former aide  DeSantis files for South Carolina primary Watch live: DeSantis gives press conference in South Carolina  An effective fiscal commission must put taxes and entitlements on the table Pro-DeSantis group uses AI version of Trump’s voice in new ad  NATO wants to do more to help Ukraine win — why is Biden standing in the way? Trump notified he is target in DOJ’s Jan. 6 investigation False ‘greenwash’ solutions won’t help — we need to eliminate our use of plastics Biden student loan repayment changes could cost around $475B: economic model Air National Guardsman accused of leaking documents wants to be treated like Trump Russian fighter flies dangerously close to US surveillance aircraft over Syria, officials say  The SEC should not sacrifice citizens on the altar of private sector innovation Liberal veterans group blasts Tuberville in new ad US public support for Ukraine remains stronger than ever ‘Lab leaks’ vs. ‘wet markets’ fails the search for COVID’s origins Phoenix set to break its heat record  No Powerball winner yet, jackpot hits $1 billion The fight for dark skies Mountain biker dies while trying to save dehydrated hikers in California Pregnant woman dies after truck hits alligator in Texas Plane evacuation slide falls into backyard of Chicago home Press: Welcome to the 2024 GOP demolition derby US soldier detained after crossing DMZ into North Korea  ‘Non-human intelligence’: Schumer proposes stunning new UFO legislation Feehery: What happens if Trump loses Iowa? DCA can safely handle more flights — Congress should stop holding it back The Hill’s Morning Report — Manchin keeps everyone guessing on next move Biden takes fire from both sides ahead of Herzog meeting Five spending battles to watch as the appropriations process heats up Israeli leader’s visit sparks internal Democratic fight If not DeSantis, who? Five alternatives to Trump for the GOP nomination GOP debates impeaching Merrick Garland after McCarthy surprise Tuberville’s controversies stoke his popularity in Alabama Bottom Line: American Golf Industry Coalition tees up for tax matters Major government hack a wake-up call for agencies White House: Texas, California, Florida have most borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness White House partners with tech manufacturers, retailers to put cyber ‘trust mark’ on devices