The Hill Articles: June 1, 2023

Debt ceiling vote recap: Senate sends bill to Biden’s desk Here are the senators who voted against the bill to raise the debt ceiling Cheney not ruling out 2024 bid: Focused on making sure Trump ‘isn’t anywhere close to the Oval Office’ Senate approves bill to avert national default, sending it to Biden’s desk  Judge recuses himself from Disney-DeSantis case: ‘I choose to err on the side of caution’ Judge approves settlement between Baldwin, family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ set Trump on reported audio discussing classified document: ‘Everything I did was right’ NH Republican flips endorsement from Trump to DeSantis, citing criticism of Fox News host Trump says he told Hannity not to joke about Biden’s cognitive ability Nearly 1 in 10 adults around the globe identify as LGBTQ: survey Biden responds to fall during Air Force ceremony: ‘I got sandbagged’ Schumer announces agreement to pass debt ceiling bill late Thursday  Rick Scott ahead of debt ceiling vote: ‘If the time to say no is not today, when is it?’ Democratic tensions swirl as Senate takes up debt deal Senate passes bill to nix student debt wipeout US birthrate is still flat compared to pre-pandemic levels: CDC  Biden speaks with Obama on flight home from Air Force commencement Man accused of attacking Rep. Angie Craig in apartment pleads guilty Hateful posts from verified users still on Twitter: report Hoyer endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland Senate race Senate defense hawks voice frustration over debt ceiling bill Medicare will limit coverage of Alzheimer’s drugs US takes ‘countermeasures’ against Russia’s violations of nuclear treaty DHS ups monthly appointments for processing asylum seekers to nearly 40,000 Trump responds to Biden’s fall on stage: ‘Well, I hope he wasn’t hurt’ Debt limit debate hits the Senate These are the top-rated US cities for public parks Here’s how the debt ceiling bill would change the US energy permitting process How ‘carbon scoring’ can help Congress make real progress on climate change  How to prevent bank runs? Here’s a simple plan that the banks will hate Biden officially taps ex-House Dem campaign chair as OECD ambassador Fox News makes changes to weekend prime-time lineup  Trump storms Iowa after DeSantis  Biden falls on stage during Air Force graduation ceremony Trump on debt deal: ‘We should have gone through a little more pain’  Transgender teens, families sue Idaho over felony ban on gender-affirming care How the Farm Bill can conserve wildlife and working landscapes Haberman says Trump tape is ‘most damning’ evidence yet in docs probe Train carrying hazardous materials derails in northwest Minnesota  It’s time to reform prior authorization to protect access to care Harris announces new actions to tackle racial bias in home appraisals  Senate hearing highlights childcare crisis in the US James Van Der Beek criticizes DNC for not allowing Biden debate US opening first diplomatic mission above Arctic Circle House GOP campaign arm frames debt ceiling debate as ‘successful 2024 road test’ Senate passes measure to halt Biden’s student debt forgiveness Does Ron DeSantis actually champion Republican values? Senate defense hawks hold up debt ceiling bill in protest of cuts, lack of Ukraine money  E. Jean Carroll, Mary Trump teaming up on romance novel Biden to Air Force graduates: The world is ‘changing rapidly’ Trump pushes back on DeSantis argument about serving eight years in White House After the G7, and beyond, the US needs a bigger focus on Africa ‘Political stunts’ to get ‘booked on Fox’: White House slams GOP effort to demand FBI document on Biden Poll shows 80 percent of older voters concerned prescription drug reform will hurt drug innovation FDA: Don’t use off-brand versions of popular weight loss drugs Most Americans say companies should voice public support for LGBTQ community: survey Kaine introduces amendment to strip Manchin-backed pipeline from debt ceiling bill The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Debt ceiling bill clears House, heads to Senate Billions in hydrogen tax credits could be given to polluters High fuel prices, energy security concerns drive surge in renewables: research US issues sanctions against Iranian officials in response to assassination plots Gannett journalists plan workers strike Pride Month feels different as threats, fear of violence grows ESG tug-of-war leaves taxpayers shortchanged Medicare won’t change coverage policy for pricey Alzheimer’s drugs Rubio asks DOJ to investigate possible perjury by TikTok CEO DeSantis: Trump mocking name is ‘petty’ and ‘juvenile’ Air Force basing more Space Force missions in Colorado amid pushback from Alabama lawmakers Ketanji Brown Jackson issues solo dissent in ruling against Teamsters strike DeSantis snaps at reporter: ‘Are you blind?’ To counter antisemitism, we must acknowledge its roots in history Schumer vows to keep Senate in session until debt ceiling bill passes  Fed: Companies boasted ‘unusually high profits’ after supply issues eased Rising: June 1, 2023 ABC News suspends relationship with Christie ahead of expected campaign launch  Sackett v. EPA is a victory for property rights Watch live: Biden delivers commencement address at Air Force Academy Wildfires threaten to undo decades of progress in fighting air pollution Twitter not removing hate speech posted by verified users: report Klobuchar insists there’s still ‘joy’ in politics at VIP-filled DC book release party Leaked documents show Iran planning new phase of attacks against US troops in Syria: report NJ mom and daughter who fled war-torn Syria graduate college together China, US ally Singapore agree to establish defense hotline ‘Gradutate:’ Over 600 high school students receive misspelled stoles for graduation National Doughnut Day: Where to get free doughnuts this Friday North Korean leader’s sister accuses US of ‘gangster-like’ hypocrisy over failed spy satellite launch White House announces sanctions against Sudan amid ongoing violence Donald Trump’s repeated libel — where does the law stand? Spirit Airlines resolves ‘technical issue’ after hourslong delays Former Trump lawyer: Reported audio ‘eviscerates’ defense in documents investigation US tries to force company to issue recall of air bag inflators after deaths, injuries 5 children hospitalized after smoking vape pen at Chicago elementary school In an aging world, we must invest in older adults’ mental health Ex-GOP candidate indicted in drive-by shootings at lawmakers’ homes Pentagon chief says Chinese counterpart’s refusal to meet is unfortunate With summer power grid reliability in question, EPA rule could intensify challenges 3 dead, including child, in Russian missile attack on Ukraine How Democrats can win noncollege voters without giving in to racism China accuses US of interference with naval exercise before spy plane intercept Nicaragua unleashes a new religious persecution In Ukraine, Russia is nearly down to its nukes The Hill’s Morning Report — Congress poised to avert default in victory for McCarthy Five things to watch in the Senate on the debt ceiling bill COVID clawback in debt limit deal spurs public health fears The Memo: How Chris Christie could be a wild card in 2024 GOP race Why Alito, Kagan recusal decisions at Supreme Court raised eyebrows  Climate paradox: Emission cuts could ‘unmask’ deadly face of climate change, scientists warn DeSantis starts to hone his attacks against Trump