The Hill Articles: July 5, 2023

July 5
Director of Smithsonian women’s history museum withdraws from post What is a line-item veto? What you need to know Iowa governor calls special legislative session with ‘sole purpose’ of restricting abortion Russian fighter jets harassed US drones conducting mission against ISIS: Air Force Justice Department releases slightly less redacted Trump warrant affidavit DeSantis doubles down amid criticism over Trump-LGBTQ video Biden administration to appeal order barring talk with social media companies Biden to tout $500 billion invested in manufacturing and clean energy during his presidency Democratic Wisconsin governor guts Republican tax cut before signing state budget Pentagon to revamp classified intel access after Discord leak New Jersey judge under investigation for ‘inappropriate’ TikTok videos JetBlue ending alliance with American Airlines after judge’s ruling Talks between UPS, Teamsters break down again Ohio abortion rights groups near finish line in ballot effort Student debt: White House faces backlash for restarting interest on loans How politics is playing a role in basing decision for Space Command Headquarters July Fourth was hottest day on record Team behind ‘Peaky Blinders’ says DeSantis campaign was not given permission to use footage of Cillian Murphy Trump bashes DeSantis after July 4th: ‘His campaign is in total disarray’  DeSantis, Trump mock Biden administration after cocaine found at White House ‘Forever chemicals’ in 45% of US tap water: study Pentagon to tighten classified intel access after leak Trump lashes out at Biden family, media after cocaine found at White House Former Trump 2020 attorney Lin Wood retires ahead of potential disbarment Meta takes on Twitter Gaetz suggests eliminating marijuana testing of service members Drones replace fireworks in some US cities Free American workers from non-compete clauses Feds crack down on THC edibles ‘nearly identical’ to common snacks Ramaswamy closes in on DeSantis as Trump dominates in GOP poll Special counsel subpoenas Arizona secretary of state office in Jan. 6 probe Fed officials were privately divided despite unanimous vote to pause rate hikes Princeton doctoral student Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapped in Iraq  Trump pulled in more than $35M in second quarter Putin’s nightmare: the risk of ‘disorder’ Pentagon to update classified intel access following leaks Markey, Frost introduce bill to require full Medicare coverage of climate-resilient medical equipment The Supreme Court just legalized LGBTQI+ discrimination — it’s time for Congress to step in UN touts rise of windfall profit taxes as inflation stays sticky Thousands of Los Angeles hotel workers return to work, but say more strikes to come Man accused of targeting Obama’s DC home after Trump social media post Protestors arrested after storming Wimbledon court The nation wants to feed hungry students: Congress, make it happen Florida video shows shark near swimmers, beach The Supreme Court’s surprising overturn of a 47-year-old precedent on religious accommodation Ohio abortion rights groups submit signatures for November ballot measure Iran attempted to seize 2 oil tankers, US Navy says Advice for world leaders about to meet Bashar Assad: Don’t. Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam wins NYC council Democratic primary Watch live: White House holds press briefing Foster Farms recalls thousands of pounds of mini corn dogs due to ‘spoilage’ Back to the future: Look to the 1980s for guidance on AI management GQ takes down article critical of Warner Bros. boss Former NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio, wife announce separation Secret Service: Substance found at White House was cocaine The Hill’s 12:30 Report — The 2024 presidential race is heating up Joe Biden keeps snubbing Netanyahu — here’s why Stephen A. Smith speaks out about ESPN layoffs, warns ‘I could be next’ Ex-Obama AG calls court decision on social media ‘stupid,’ ‘potentially dangerous’ Here are the 10 most expensive places to buy a home Asian American students were victims of racial discrimination The Switch Up: Black Lives Matter, 10 years later ‘Smallville’ actress sentenced in NXIVM cult sex-trafficking case secures early release from prison Israel pulls back troops from West Bank following deadly raid IRS issues ‘last call’ for taxpayers to claim $1.5B in 2019 refunds TSA records its busiest day in history ahead of July Fourth Ben & Jerry’s calls for return of ‘stolen indigenous land’ in July Fourth message Republicans want a fight over energy and climate? Bring it on Negotiations collapse between Teamsters and UPS as strike looms Researchers identify first case of CTE found in a female athlete Rising: July 5, 2023 Twitter suspends viral ‘Erica Marsh’ account after people question whether it is a fake Myopic SCOTUS ruling on race-neutrality threatens our collective future Cruz challenger Colin Allred raises $6.2 million in first two months of campaign Post-July 4 travel expected to be smoother as people return home Zinke endorses Tim Sheehy’s Montana Senate bid Chinese trade adviser warns export controls ‘just a start’ ahead of Yellen visit Schiff, censured by GOP, raises $8.1M for Senate bid in second quarter Democrats despise the democracy of the Supreme Court Downed North Korean satellite had ‘no military utility’: South Korean officials Oath Keepers leader warns Trump against trial: ‘You’re going to be found guilty’ Casey posts $4 million haul for Senate campaign Former Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate launches bid against Rep. Bost We must address the AI risks right in front of us today Mondaire Jones launches 2024 House bid to reclaim New York seat An IRS-prepared tax return could shortchange taxpayers — here’s what you need to know Former GOP rep, Jan. 6 select committee adviser working with Hunter Biden legal team How one US government agency is helping China win the tech race Philadelphia shooting suspect identified; police say 40-year-old fired ‘seemingly at random’ The affirmative action ruling has exposed Democrats’ failure on education July Fourth marked Earth’s hottest day on record Will the ambitious UN Summit of the Future just be a rehash of the past? Man injured by neighbors shooting target practice in Wisconsin, sheriff says The Hill’s Morning Report — McCarthy to face a punishing July Senate Republicans fear abortion could derail hopes for majority  Five things we now know about the 2024 campaign Democrats’ effort to force gun votes fizzles in House McCarthy’s latest challenge: Prevent shutdown while avoiding GOP revolt