The Hill Articles: June 18, 2023

Death toll climbs in India heat wave 2 killed in shooting near Washington state music festival; suspect among wounded NBA veteran Tony Snell reveals autism diagnosis at 31: ‘It was like a clarity’ Plane crash kills ‘Flying Wild Alaska’ pilot Jim Tweto and Idaho hunting guide Fox News’s Howard Kurtz says the network’s ‘wannabe dictator’ chyron ‘went too far’  Hogan: Many 2024 GOP presidential challengers are ‘making excuses’ for Trump Israeli cabinet approves resolution to speed up West Bank settlement building Both sides suffering heavy losses early in Ukraine counteroffensive, British officials say FBI, airport fights put DC-area senators in spotlight McMaster: Blinken China trip ‘may portray a bit of weakness’ Maryland governor says book bans are ‘castrating’ kids Barr blasts Trump’s defense in document case as ‘absurd’ Senate Democrats ready for spending fight with House GOP John Bolton: Intelligence officials ‘failed in many cases’ in not getting classified docs back from Trump  John Bolton: ‘Very disturbing’ how Trump wanted to keep classified documents Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act would drive the economy into a ditch Christie, Barr compare Trump to a child Blumenthal says PGA-LIV congressional hearings could occur ‘within weeks’ Senate Democrat backs Biden over longtime supporter RFK Jr. Iran’s dictator finalizes his anti-US tour in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela Emancipation Proclamation to be placed on permanent display in National Archives Rotunda Rand Paul says he’s ‘glad’ Blinken making trip to China Warnock says ‘common-sense’ gun safety laws can pass if ‘the people’s voices are heard’ Former GOP congressman: Trump put ‘lives at risk’ in not returning classified documents Students of color need our support — regardless of affirmative action Hutchinson says presidents pardoning themselves would be ‘unseemly’ Christie: Blinken China trip ‘a day late and a dollar short’ Miami mayor bemoans Trump dominating news cycle: ‘We have to look at other options’  Barr says he doesn’t expect to be witness in Jan. 6 probe ‘but I’ll be glad to be one if I’m called’  Are liberal social activists driving voters to the GOP? Blinken talks in China ‘constructive,’ spokesperson says When will El Niño peak? Hutchinson: Federal charges against Trump ‘serious and disqualifying’ Esper: Trump known as ‘hoarder’ of classified documents Reparations done right can help us close our shameful health gaps Miami mayor’s 2024 bid confounds Republicans Christie says he was ‘wrong’ in believing he could help Trump be a ‘better president’ Barr ‘skeptical’ of Trump conviction in Georgia voting investigation Senate Democrat: Trump’s ‘bullying’ won’t help him in classified documents case Bill Barr: Trump is a ‘consummate narcissist’ ‘Loser, loser, loser’: Christie slams Trump election losses Hutchinson warns Republicans to ‘back off’ allegations DOJ has been ‘weaponized’ The time for talk is over — i’s time for action on data privacy Rising: June 18, 2023 GOP House Intel chair says Trump classified documents case ‘of grave concern’ Keane: Another Iran nuclear deal not in US ‘national interest’ Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Feinstein: ‘I worry about her’ NASA’s obstacles to commercializing the Space Launch System are mounting Christie says RNC pledge to support GOP nominee is ‘useless idea’  Tim Scott on potential Trump pardon: ‘I’m not going to deal with the hypotheticals’ 1 dead, 22 injured in shooting at Illinois Juneteenth celebration Pence says Trump’s indictment ‘sends a terrible message’ to the world  Pence says Trump’s stance on national debt is ‘identical’ to Biden’s  Nine reasons Biden should pardon Trump Spike in ocean heat stuns scientists: Have we breached a climate tipping point? Blinken arrives in China for high-stakes meetings  This Father’s Day, more dads need to step up and fight for families  Tech majors are booming, but rural students stuck in the digital divide The Memo: Barr, Bolton, Kelly line up to condemn Trump over alleged crimes  Juneteenth at year two marked by commercial, political challenges How AI is changing the 2024 election