The Hill Articles: July 27, 2023

Tim Scott hits DeSantis on new Florida curriculum: ‘No silver lining in slavery’ Former Trump administration lawyer on Mar-a-Lago investigation: ‘The evidence is so overwhelming’ Crenshaw says legal woes could make general election ‘tougher’ for Trump Murray to GOP lawmaker who cursed at teen pages: ‘Learn to respect others, especially kids’ Former Trump adviser on new indictment: ‘Further proof’ DOJ wants to block him from winning in 2024 Schiff says classified documents case against Trump ‘a lot stronger’ after new indictment Biden: Tuberville military holds, GOP silence causing ‘growing cascade of damage and disruption’ 5 revelations from new Trump charges Stefanik argues new charges against Trump show ‘our justice system is broken’ DeSantis won’t say if indictments should disqualify Trump in 2024: Voters ‘make those decisions’ Senate passes annual defense bill, teeing up showdown with House ‘Shocked’ Schumer issues defense of Senate pages who were cursed at by GOP lawmaker  Hawley on new Trump indictment: ‘We cannot allow this to stand’ Bipartisan, bicameral group releases Request for Information on FDA regulation of CBD Trump calls superseding indictment allegations ‘ridiculous’ Trump campaign slams ‘desperate and flailing’ new charges in classified documents case Senate negotiators advance all 12 funding bills for first time in years  FDA funding bill punted to after August recess Warren, Graham team up to take on tech giants US growth buzzes ahead READ: Superseding indictment says Trump team tried to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage Democrat backs special committee for UFOs after high-profile hearing Trump charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage in new indictment Climate change making future scorching summers more likely How scammers are using ‘Barbie’ craze to steal personal information Senate nears finish line on must-pass defense bill  Waiting game for Trump indictment decision Indo-Pacific focus requires full reengagement with Pacific Islands  Bronny James released from hospital after cardiac arrest Federal judge blocks Mississippi law restricting help for absentee voters DEA chief grilled on Biden’s plans to deschedule marijuana Trump investigation puts GOP rivals on the spot over Jan. 6 Journalists cannot ignore the question of capability for public figures Haley: I’m not ‘obsessively anti-Trump’ like Christie  House sends two resolutions overturning endangered species rules to Biden’s desk ‘Jackasses,’ ‘little s‑‑‑‑’: GOP congressman curses out teenage Senate pages Cori Bush yells at Steve Scalise on House floor: ‘Your bills are racist’ House Democrats introduce bill to end solitary confinement DeSantis spars with reporter over Florida’s controversial slavery curriculum Accelerating wage justice on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day No Trump Jan. 6 indictment expected Thursday: court official Tim Scott gains momentum Democrats introduce bill to eliminate student loan interest for current borrowers United Airlines pilot has license suspended after turning up drunk to work Nancy Mace tells prayer breakfast she told fiancé ‘we don’t got time for that this morning’ Bipartisan bill designates space as critical infrastructure sector White House sharply rebuffs notion of president pardoning Hunter Biden White House plays up Fox Business host comments: ‘There goes that recession talk’ Head of progressive group Demand Justice to step down in the fall Lawmakers prepare to leave town for recess: live coverage A bill in California could hurt women’s sports nationally White House launches precision surgery initiative as part of ‘cancer moonshot’ effort Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll need to apply for ‘authorization’ starting in 2024 Key lawmakers offer bill to ease return for NFL team to Washington DOJ investigating Memphis Police Department in wake of Tyre Nichols killing Dylan Mulvaney shares ‘trauma’ from Bud Light controversy  Here are 12 affordable suburbs near unaffordable cities Delayed justice is a hidden crisis in our federal justice system Tiffany and Co.’s new Beyoncé collection set to benefit HBCUs  Feinstein told ‘just say aye’ at vote Rand Paul warns Republicans against falling into impeachment ‘trap’ House GOP leaders to start recess early after being forced to punt funding bill House Republicans put contempt vote targeting Zuckerberg on hold Black Americans are under attack, say members of CBC Climate change’s next victim: Sports Raskin slams ‘preposterous’ idea that Biden drug control strategy should include ‘faith’ House GOP approves first government funding bill amid intense spending fight Trump says attorneys had ‘productive’ meeting with DOJ Netanyahu says claims that judicial overhaul are ‘the end of Israeli democracy’ are ‘silly’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Legal woes pile up for Trump Why is NATO scared of Russia? As the country scorches, Biden calls climate change undeniable There’s no denying our new climate reality: We must rethink disaster management Celebs throw down cash in closely watched 2024 Senate races White House says UAPs have impacted military training, readiness  Watch live: White House holds press briefing The Supreme Court’s ‘anything goes’ attitude on the death penalty Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charge Mother of Uvalde mass shooting victim announces run for city’s mayoral position Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds amid Bud Light controversy, drop in sales DOJ urges judge to order Texas to remove Rio Grande barriers Karl Rove roasts DeSantis for floating RFK Jr. to lead health agencies: ‘This guy’s a nut’ GOP White House hopeful Will Hurd says he could beat Obama at basketball: ‘He wouldn’t be able to handle it’ Home equity loans searches hit record high as economy squeezes owners: analysis We’re going to need that Ukraine no-fly zone after all Largest electric grid operator in US issues alert as temperatures climb Abortion advocates press House GOP to remove mifepristone rider from FDA bill Trump braces for third possible indictment as grand jury meets How simply knowing transgender Americans can impact public policy Raskin calls on Comer to ‘publicly reprimand’ Greene over explicit Hunter Biden photos Rising: July 27, 2023 Teen who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6, sat in Pence chair sentenced to prison Three Marines found dead in car died of carbon monoxide poisoning, police say Half in new poll see China as biggest threat ‘Buffer-zone’ restrictions on recording police are unnecessary and unconstitutional Supreme Court grants request to lift block on Mountain Valley Pipeline Watch live: Biden gives remarks on actions to protect communities from extreme heat Man in crowd that tried to breach door to Speaker’s Lobby on Jan. 6 convicted on multiple charges Warren, Graham partner in proposing new agency to regulate tech giants US economy blows past expectations: 3 quick takeaways  North Korea’s Kim huddles with Russian defense chief Putin’s escalations in Ukraine show that any fear of NATO is diminishing July on track to be hottest month ever recorded: UN, EU agencies Biden administration to bolster enforcement of heat safety protections for workers In the fight for climate justice, litigation is taking the lead White House bashes McCarthy for GOP pushback over Biden impeachment inquiry US condemns effort to seize power by force in Niger New York Rep. Brandon Williams hospitalized for complications from heart surgery  The Supreme Court needs term limits: John Roberts’s term should be first Newsom offers to help mediate Hollywood strike  Illinois’s reckless no-cash bail law puts criminals ahead of victims The Fed has a habit of over-correcting — pause the rate hikes, protect workers Kyiv launches major push against Russians in southern Ukraine, analysts and officials say She wants to help special-needs children, but she’ll need the Supreme Court’s help to do it The Hill’s Morning Report — Impeachment now front and center for House GOP As Putin levels Odesa, Biden dithers on giving Ukraine the missiles it needs The Memo: Hunter Biden’s headlines create political bind for president McCarthy unites fractious GOP with impeachment talk DeSantis’s rocky week adds to image of campaign in crisis Vulnerable Republicans caught in bind over push to expunge Trump impeachments Is this summer’s extreme heat the new normal? ‘Just say nothing’: Democrats advise Biden to keep mum on Trump’s legal woes Tim Scott sparks fresh GOP interest as DeSantis stumbles Love your credit card points? 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