The Hill Articles: June 14, 2023

June 14
Abbott says bus of migrants transported to Los Angeles  ‘You’re yelling at us’: Tensions reach fever pitch in spending hearing Democratic senators push for Labor budget increase to prevent abuse of migrant children Harvard Medical School morgue manager, others charged, indicted for trafficking human remains Pence says any talk of pardoning Trump ‘premature’ Biden garners endorsement from leading environmental organizations Putin eyes more territory in Ukraine amid Kyiv counteroffensive US sends F-22 fighter jets to Middle East due to ‘increasingly unsafe’ activity by Russian aircraft Oncologists urge Congress to act on cancer drug shortages Fed pauses rate hikes, but hints toward future increases Trump campaign says it has raised more than $6.5M since federal indictment EU targets Google’s ad business These 20 House Republicans voted to block resolution to censure Adam Schiff Watch live: Biden delivers remarks at the League of Conservation Voters annual capital dinner DHS denied request for Prince Harry’s records, think tank says House GOP votes to increase congressional authority over federal rulemaking Fed struggles to find new leverage as strong economy, inflation refuse to budge much Jill Biden warns against Trump: ‘We know what’s in store if these MAGA Republicans win’ Democrats rail against ‘petty,’ ‘retaliatory’ GOP agriculture funding bill House votes to block federal gas stove rule Media give Trump what he wants with indictment coverage  Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files to run for president in 2024 Detroit-area city bans Pride flags on public property House strikes down measure to censure Schiff NY grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely House GOP starts costly effort to save cuts for wealthy in Trump tax law Bud Light falls from No. 1 US sales spot for first time in more than 20 years Manchin rips Biden judicial nominee for ‘hateful words’ and ‘partisanship’  GOP aims to ban abortion, transgender care, pride flags at VA centers Social Security COLA increase may be smaller than previously estimated, senior group says Senate confirms Dale Ho to Southern District New York court seat Supreme Court set to rule on legality of affirmative action in college admissions. Here’s what to know House blocks resolution to censure Adam Schiff Biden administration punts on granting work papers to migrants House GOP inches closer to Mayorkas impeachment amid discord in conference House votes to block Biden efficiency proposal for gas and electric stoves  Biden team takes dual focus in Gulf energy push Super PAC backing Miami mayor drops video teasing possible 2024 bid Army soldier pleads guilty to attempting to help ISIS murder US troops Ocasio-Cortez slams idea that Trump a victim of ‘two-tiered’ justice Top Energy Committee Republican calls for ethics investigation of Energy secretary Six in 10 say prejudice against LGBTQ people a serious problem: poll Russia’s sanctions list shows its true war is against America Garland defends discretion of special counsel in Trump documents case Biden vetoes congressional effort to ax truck pollution rule Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be inhumane Eva Longoria to bring her ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Cheetos movie to the White House White House takes dig at Fox News over ‘dictator’ chyron Economy, preserving democracy top list of presidential voters’ concerns Trump support steady after indictment: survey RFK Jr. ranks higher in favorability than other major 2024 candidates: poll Bret Baier has extra cause to feel grateful this Father’s Day Biden tops Trump by 4 points in new poll Trump campaign raises $2 million after arraignment on federal charges Financial literacy and wellness programs are critical for the next generation and our nation’s economy  Biden leading RFK Jr. by 53 points in new survey Top Biden negotiator ‘concerned’ about debt ceiling precedent Conservative caucus model budget takes aim at ‘woke’ policies, slashes spending by $16.3T Americans’ support of Black Lives Matter movement slips, Pew survey finds Moose out the way: Giant draws stares in Capitol complex Fed keeps interest rates unchanged for first time since January 2022 Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is essential to building a better world Watch live: Jerome Powell holds press conference after Fed meeting on interest rates ‘Maus’ author Art Spiegelman: Book bans show ‘yearning’ for authoritarianism Crime is depriving Americans of opportunity, with non-whites hardest hit Fox News issues statement on chyron calling Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ Kevin Spacey: I’ll get job offers ‘the moment I am cleared’ of sexual assault charges Pennsylvania governor won’t estimate how long I-95 repairs will take in Philadelphia GOP’s Bacon on Trump indictment: ‘The emperor has no clothes’ Mexico is officially the world’s most dangerous place to be a priest Senate Republicans introduce plan to tackle student loan debt GOP rep seriously injured in fall to be Congressional Baseball Game starting pitcher Credit Card Competition Act will inject competition into the marketplace, benefit consumers The Hill’s 12:30 Report — What’s next in the Trump legal quagmire Crenshaw pops out glass eye to mock refs after Congressional Soccer Match Senators press Uber, Lyft to toughen protections against transporting human trafficking victims Chris Cuomo, Byron Donalds clash over Trump indictment Lose Cruz super PAC launches in Texas with seven-figure backing: report The US needs to clarify its stance on Taiwan — before it’s too late Britt joins McConnell leadership team as an adviser  UPS agrees to add air conditioning to trucks It’s time to adapt to our new climate reality: Private capital is crucial Schiff ‘flattered’ by censure resolution, says GOP trying to distract from Trump legal problems Rising: June 14, 2023 Labor board widens definition of employee NAACP knocks Biden for agreeing to end pause on student loan payments in debt deal Watch live: White House press briefing Food insecurity abroad harms Americans at home Idaho Republican to hold up arms sale to Hungary for delaying Sweden’s NATO entry Cornel West seeking Green Party nomination for presidential run Google’s ad business violates antitrust laws, EU regulator says Russia fires cruise missiles at Odesa, shelling kills six in Ukraine’s Donetsk region Starbucks denies union claim it is banning Pride decorations in stores Former NSA employee sentenced to jail on Jan. 6 charge Watch SpaceX land its 200th rocket Bipartisan bill seeks to deny AI companies liability protections US students in grades 5-12 give their schools B-minus grade: Gallup Mortgage demand jumps after rates fall in consecutive weeks Watch live: Former Acting DHS chief testifies on border security before House panel Putin threatens to seize more territory in Ukraine Will AI enslave us? Record-high 69 percent in new poll say first-trimester abortion should be legal Travelers on TikTok swear by viral ‘packing hack’ for avoiding carry-on fees Iranian president rips US sanctions The US has started a food fight with Mexico   Biden, progressives and the perpetual-emergency presidency 63 percent now say abortion pill should be available with prescription: Gallup Leader says Belarus now has Russian nuclear weapons, wouldn’t hesitate to use them United we stand: Diverse families in our military need our support Blinken heading to China for high-stakes meeting amid tensions with Beijing  Trump’s trial should be televised Bipartisan bill would fund suicide prevention for first responders John Kelly: Trump is ‘scared s—less’ Mellman: Is social conservatism rising? Depends on the issues Budowsky: Why Trump indictments could doom GOP in 2024 Teacher shot by first-grader was fired, attorney says. Email to division: ‘I wish to resign’ The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record, with the help of AI Strawberry products sold in 32 states recalled over Hepatitis A risks The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump arraigned; claims ‘I did everything right’ Republicans face tough bid to oust Baldwin in Wisconsin Senate race RFK Jr.’s success leaves progressives pining for competitive primary Bad behavior among airline passengers soars How COVID set back the fight against cancer, and why it’s only getting worse Biden, Abbott ramp up dueling operations on the southern border GOP fears Trump legal woes will boomerang on them  Democrats fume as House GOP plans steep spending cuts despite debt ceiling deal The 15-minute city: Urban planning epiphany or ‘climate change lockdown’ conspiracy?