The Hill Articles: June 15, 2023

Abbott issues state of emergency after multiple tornadoes rip through small Texas town Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he would support 15-week federal abortion ban Tennessee lawmakers expelled for gun protests victorious in special primary elections DeSantis says he was ‘surprised’ Trump criticized Florida’s 6-week abortion ban Highway collision in central Canada leaves at least 15 dead, multiple injured E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Trump will head to trial in January Zelensky: Ukrainian loss could force US to choose between ‘collapse of NATO’ or war GOP senators urge Biden to release findings from Chinese spy balloon probe Obama says people ‘rightly skeptical’ of Tim Scott’s rhetoric on racism Pentagon leak suspect indicted on six counts  Ukraine’s counteroffensive so far: steady gains, heavy losses Interior proposes slashing fees for renewable development Realtor helps LGBTQ+ Texans leave state through ‘rainbow Underground Railroad’ Senate panel advances journalism antitrust bill FDA panel pushes COVID shot updates Herschel Walker enrolls at University of Georgia after 2022 election loss Texas bans transgender women, girls from collegiate athletics Shutdown fears roil Capitol Our fusion moment has arrived. We can’t afford to let it pass Suspect in Pentagon leaks case indicted by federal grand jury Harris to mark anniversary of abortion ruling with North Carolina speech Archives ignites investigation of DHS inspector general following deleted texts Biden secures Ticketmaster pledge Democrats call Biden methane proposal ‘insufficient’ California legislators approve budget bill, will continue negotiations with Newsom FDA panel recommends updating COVID vaccine for the fall New theory of Earth’s rapid creation makes alien life more likely: study Biden-Harris campaign names former DNC official as communications director ‘We are America’s team’: GOP takes congressional baseball win for third year in a row No Labels pledges to end third-party push if Biden ‘way’ ahead of Trump in spring  CBP reassigns chief medical officer after death of migrant child: report States with more LGBTQ people have better economic growth, study finds You have to work more than 100 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom rental on minimum wage: report Criminal justice reform groups urge FDA to reconsider ban on flavored tobacco products  Want to improve civil-military relations? Teach military history Teamsters expected to authorize a nationwide UPS strike for this summer De Blasio fined for misusing NYPD during presidential campaign, ordered to repay costs Carbon capture: The road less traveled, the path to economic and climate success Bill Cosby accused of ‘serial sexual assault’ by nine women in new Nevada lawsuit Local GOP pulls support from NY council candidate regularly seen naked at his home Russian national charged in ransomware attacks against businesses in US Biden knocks reporter for ‘dumb question’ about corruption allegation Suarez jumps into crowded GOP primary DOJ reviewing merger between PGA Tour, LIV Golf College Board says it won’t alter AP courses to comply with Florida’s laws Biden pick Choudhury becomes first Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge Multiple federal agencies hit in cyberattack: report How the Supreme Court’s ruling on voting rights could actually help Republicans Tim Scott to join Sean Hannity for Fox News town hall Senate GOP fears House actions could lead to shutdown: ‘It’s going to be a problem’ Louisiana lawmaker honors rapper Juvenile for contributions to hip-hop, Black America Today’s R&D dollars create tomorrow’s jobs Average balance in 401(k) plans down almost $30K since 2021: Vanguard  Miami Herald: Suarez presidential candidacy a ‘head-scratcher’ Wyden opens ‘wide-ranging’ probe into PGA-LIV merger  Learn from South Korea: Nothing good will come of putting a former president in prison Authorities seize enough fentanyl to kill three times San Francisco population, Newsom says Cruz, Graham, Grassley join Democrats to advance journalism antitrust bill  Pence offers advice on faith, family in forthcoming book Karl Rove in Journal op-ed: Trump ‘will pay a high price’ in Mar-a-Lago case The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump reportedly dismissed attorney advice to avoid indictment How many Americans have to die before we do something about road safety? Here’s the richest person in your state, according to Forbes Ticketmaster, SeatGeek pledge to show all-in pricing for customers up front: White House ‘Bootleggers and Baptists’ deals by both parties harm everyday citizens California AG requests information from Florida authorities on migrant flights DeSantis responds to Newsom debate remarks: ‘Stop pussyfooting around’ Airlines required to install secondary cockpit barriers in new planes under new FAA rule Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill that blocks TikTok from exporting data to China North Korea launches two missiles in protest of South Korea-US exercises  On climate change adaptation, consult the original experts: Indigenous people  Biden administration rule would cut fees for renewable development on public lands Rising: June 15, 2023 Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on hidden junk fees US funding helps rescue children from trafficking: Those efforts must persist Why do so many Walmart products contain traces of fish? Viral TikTok alarms shoppers Biden administration launches process to develop long-term Colorado River guidelines White House blasts Tuberville’s hold on military nominations Man survives lightning strike caught on video in NJ Lee: United Airlines opposing Reagan National expansion to protect Dulles hub De Blasio opens up on dropping groundhog that later died: ‘It was idiocy’ Supreme Court upholds adoption law aiming to keep Native American children with tribes  An immigration reform deal that could actually pass Trump traveling to South Carolina for Fourth of July celebration Major social media platforms failing to keep LGBTQ users safe: watchdog Heinz releasing sauce packets unique to every state Donald Trump and the party of political violence  Astrovirus apparently sickens kids in Iowa: What it is and how it spreads New Texas law allows murder charge in fentanyl death DC-area senators vow to fight Reagan National expansion ‘with everything we’ve got’  Hot summer ahead: Weather predictions heat up in new NOAA forecast Another win for consumers and the environment — E15 approved for summer sales CDC: Pandemic brought highest rates of teen homicide, young adult suicide since 2001  The Guam hack should be a cybersecurity wakeup call Colorado gay nightclub shooting suspect expected to take plea deal Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announces GOP presidential campaign Congress must act before Biden strikes a new Iran deal behind its back  Biden praises Su for role in reaching labor agreement at West Coast ports Trump was uninterested in lawyer’s attempt to settle classified documents case: report Why Mitch McConnell won’t speak out on Trump’s indictment LA mayor calls busload of migrants from Texas a ‘despicable stunt’ Hurricane Harry is bearing down on King Charles III The Hill’s Morning Report — Federal Reserve hits the pause button Police foil alleged mass shooting threat hours before Stanley Cup final Illinois hospital links closing to ransomware attack Sen. Gillibrand introduces bill to protect older Americans in the workplace 28-year-old Louisiana woman accused of posing as 17-year-old high school student Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit Trump indictment puts GOP supporters in awkward spot Shutdown odds grow amid GOP infighting Trans adults scramble for care under new Florida law Trump faces court dates, legal deadlines from summer into primary season US looks to thaw relations with China, starting with picking up the phone DeSantis faces few good options on Trump indictment Trump indictment poses political headaches for Biden Cancer rates are climbing among young people. It’s not clear why. Black women offer lawmakers a policy guide on reproductive justice