The Hill Articles: July 20, 2023

DeSantis asks Florida officials to review AB InBev assets following Bud Light scandal  DOT launching investigation into Delta plane stuck on tarmac in extreme heat Senate Foreign Relations chairman appears to slam Paul over block on State Department nominees Explosion accompanied by fire reported in Phoenix Putin’s effort to stop grain exports from Ukraine ‘disturbing,’ GOP lawmaker says Car thefts skyrocketed in the first half of 2023: study Obama drops summer playlist for 2023 Whitmer signs $24.3 billion Michigan education budget bill Soros nonprofit limiting new grantmaking The Bidenomics breakout NSA, Cyber Command nominee backs Section 702 North Korea gives US cold shoulder on missing soldier Biden officials propose raising cost to drill on public lands Tornado damage to Pfizer plant could worsen drug shortages Biden sees small rise in economic approval rating amid ‘Bidenomics’ push: survey US ambassador to China hacked in latest cyber operation: report US approves possible $2.9 billion missiles sale to Germany Trump aide testifies before Jan. 6 grand jury Tornado damage to North Carolina Pfizer plant could worsen drug shortages FBI ‘expressly’ opposed GOP release of unverified Biden tip RFK Jr. hearing puts censorship, misinformation fights at center stage Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors  Murkowski: If 2024 match-up is between Biden, Trump then ‘I would go with Joe Manchin’ North Korea makes nuclear threat over US sub in South Korea American democracy needs election audits  Lawmakers get into the ‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer’ spirit Ukraine starts using US cluster munitions on battlefield Poll shows Biden beating Trump, even if Manchin runs  Republicans release FBI form with unverified Biden-Burisma allegations McCarthy denies he promised Trump vote on expunging impeachments Juul asks FDA to authorize new high-tech vape product Senators announce push to reform college athletics These Trump associates have appeared before the Jan. 6 grand jury 5 things to know about the real-life Oppenheimer Trump says he would end ‘Green New Deal atrocities’ on first day back in White House Biden administration proposes rule increasing fees for oil and gas development on public lands Invest more or obsess about inflation and debt: It’s our choice  Cook Political Report moves three House races toward Democrats, two toward GOP Obama releases his summer reading list US does not know current location or ‘condition’ of soldier who fled to North Korea Wheat prices rise in US after Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal Roughly half in new poll say they’re able to save for retirement NSA, Cyber Command nominee touts support of Section 702 renewal Jury awards $800K to Florida family who claimed daughter was ‘disfigured’ by hot McDonald’s nugget Twitter files subpoena for Warren’s communications with SEC, FTC Biden jokes that he got an endorsement from Marjorie Taylor Greene after video hits 40M views House Democratic leader calls RFK Jr. a ‘living, breathing false-flag operation’ The internet was built on open source software — it’s more important today than ever Senate confirms Biden EPA enforcement nominee two years after initial nomination McConaughey launches new initiative to help schools get post-Uvalde safety grants Russia seeking 20-year sentence for Navalny, ally says Restore democracy through state governance Will Hurd: Some GOP voters think ‘Trump is boring’ Majority of states will see a hot August, forecast predicts: Will you be impacted? Largest Pan-African event celebrating the diaspora comes to DC Senate Democrat targeting AI-based employment decisions, worker surveillance in new legislation 2 in 5 young adults surveyed say marriage an outdated tradition These US politicians are on Threads, Meta’s rival to Twitter Senate Judiciary panel advances Supreme Court ethics reform bill   The unpleasant realities behind the self-praise at the NATO summit Judge denies bid by ‘QAnon Shaman’ to toss out Jan. 6 conviction Belief in God, the devil falls to new low: Gallup The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Democrats lambast RFK Jr. at hearing Now more than ever, Americans should defend liberalism Just more than a third of hospitals are complying with price transparency rules: report Grand jury investigating Jan. 6 expected to hear from former Trump aide James Cameron warns ‘weaponization’ is AI’s ‘biggest danger’ to humanity Chauvin to ask Supreme Court to review conviction in George Floyd murder Rising: July 20, 2023 Watch live: Biden discusses ‘Bidenomics’ agenda in Philadelphia  The summer slog: What’s next for the war in Ukraine? Feinstein seeks more control over late husband’s trust, citing ‘medical expenses’ Jordan says RFK Jr. post on Hank Aaron was ‘just pointing out facts’ Amazon rolling out pay-with-palm technology at all Whole Foods stores NYC settles historic class action suit over racial injustice protests Don’t ban ChatGPT: Teach students to do what it can’t do Chinese ambassador warns of retaliation over more US restrictions on tech, trade  Cook Political Report shifts Boebert race to ‘toss-up’ What Dolly the sheep can teach us about regulating AI House approves FAA reauthorization bill Lawmakers press for transparency ahead of UFO hearing Rising prices, mortgage rates push monthly payments to all-time high: report RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’ As the planet bakes, political agendas stall progress on climate change Romney celebrates National Hot Dog Day: ‘It’s the best meat there is’ Homicides dropping in major cities, still above pre pandemic levels: research  Democrats tear into RFK Jr. during weaponization hearing ‘Americana-themed’ amusement park the size of Disney’s Magic Kingdom is coming to Oklahoma I took an unpaid internship to gain public service experience. But experience doesn’t pay the bills. Fox News analyst: GOP may have ‘outsmarted themselves’ on support for RFK Jr. ‘Once in a lifetime’ catch: Virginia fisherman reels in rare blue-mouthed mutation DeSantis pushes Trump to debate: ‘Nobody’s entitled to be nominated’ Pence opens up about his Dunkin’ devotion: ‘You can tell I’m a fan’ Trump defends Jason Aldean amid song controversy Watch live: Senate Judiciary Committee marks up legislation on Supreme Court ethics guidelines DeSantis backs Tuberville’s military holds Christie targets DeSantis, labeling him a ‘rumormonger’ Climate change has made air conditioning a necessity Protesters breach Swedish Embassy in Baghdad over planned burning of Quran  Immediate actions to address the China-Cuba axis at America’s doorstep Family members say US Army private who crossed into North Korea may have felt overwhelmed Single ticket in California wins $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot How Biden can punish Russia for abandoning its Black Sea grain agreement The price-cutting loophole that the airlines hate Try censoring this anti-woke anthem in a small town 27 injured in latest Russian attack on southern Ukraine Who pays the bills when AI kills? Watch live: House Weaponization subcommittee hears testimony from RFK, Jr. Where UFOs and little green men fit into US national security Powerball: 5 wildly rare occurrences that are more common than winning the jackpot ‘Rare’ EF3 tornado hits North Carolina, causing injuries and damaging Pfizer facility The Hill’s Morning Report — GOP pauses to gauge Trump’s legal jeopardy Carper, Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen PBM oversight Sanders’s ‘game of chicken’ over NIH nominee alarms health advocates The key legal cases against Trump, explained GOP senators say Manchin bid would boost Trump, hurt Biden  Senate takes up controversial defense bill after House brawl Julie Johnson may make history as first openly LGBTQ lawmaker from South Tuberville becomes Biden’s favorite GOP foil DeSantis walks tightrope as Trump, Jan. 6 legal woes loom over 2024 primary