The Hill Articles: June 23, 2023

Special counsel Jack Smith requests delay in Trump classified documents trial Wagner chief says his fighters crossed into Russia as Moscow calls for surrender Pedestrian deaths hit highest number in more than 40 years: report Graham says Biden impeachment without due process would be ‘dead on arrival’ Pence: Democrats are trying to ‘bully’ Supreme Court Justices Alito, Thomas Pence says pushing for abortion restrictions is ‘winning issue’ for GOP One year of Dobbs Lawmakers ask watchdog to review AI risks 3M to pay $10B over PFAS claims The hidden harms of Dobbs are coming to light Russia accuses Wagner chief of inciting armed rebellion Kasich, Panetta: The Fiscal Responsibility Act is only a first step toward truly responsible spending and debt reduction  The rapid rise of restaurant tipping  Biden rallies abortion advocates: ‘The court practically dared the women of America to be heard’ Trump sets aside money for E. Jean Carroll verdict as he appeals Democrats call for DACA health care expansion McCarthy seeks to mollify conservatives ahead of federal spending fight GOP Rep. Rosendale weighing bid to challenge Tester in Montana Christie knocks transgender health care bans on campaign trail: ‘It’s more of a parent’s decision’ Christie booed for criticizing Trump Eric Adams sent migrants to Florida, Texas, abroad: reports Arizona governor revokes authority for counties to carry out abortion-related prosecutions Senate Armed Services clears defense bill, dodging contentious House amendments Three ways U.S. trade policy is pushing manufacturing offshore (and how to turn it around) Russia opens criminal case against Wagner chief for inciting armed rebellion Billy Porter says ‘We gotta keep fighting’ in honoring Pride Month Judge places temporary block on Florida law barring minors from drag shows Scorching heat to push Texas electric demand to record levels next week Minnesota governor proclaims Friday, Saturday ‘Taylor Swift Days’ McCarthy backs effort to expunge Trump impeachments Iowa meteorologist quits after death threat over climate coverage Special counsel Jack Smith offers fake electors immunity in Jan. 6 probe: report Toxic algae bloom suspected in death of dolphins, sea lions New history museum delves into contributions of African American diaspora Biden to deliver speech on the economy in Illinois Photos of the Week: Storms, Modi’s visit and sneaker caucus DeSantis to unveil border policy in Texas on Monday Democrats build a digital field guide for Latino campaigns Watch live: White House holds press briefing I-95 partially reopens 12 days after deadly collapse Congress must codify the right to contraception before it’s too late  The US is short more than 4 million homes: analysis Homeland Security team calls health care at border unsafe after probe of child death: report How to learn to stop worrying and love surge pricing Representatives debate HUD’s funding after threats of budget cuts North Carolina’s GOP legislature sends transgender athlete ban to governor’s desk Christie booed at Faith and Freedom event over Trump remarks Obama insists that yes, music and book lists are ‘stuff that I actually like’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Court sides with Biden on immigration policies Civil rights groups demand DOJ probe into police shooting death of Jayland Walker Wagner chief says Russia’s war in Ukraine intended to benefit elites, accuses Moscow of lying Terminally ill child evacuated from Afghanistan dies in US custody Dem senators ask Government Accountability Office for review of AI risks Treasury sanctions Russian officers for election interference Tim Scott slams hosts of ‘The View’ for ‘dangerous, disgusting’ comments on race Sudan’s crisis is pitting the Persian Gulf monarchies against each other  Feds recommend 16-20 years in prison for ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Oregon county sues oil companies over deadly 2021 heat wave Narendra Modi hits all the right notes More than 150 Starbucks stores to strike over Pride decor Rising: June 23, 2023 19-year-old passenger on Titan submersible was ‘terrified’ to go, family member says Trump campaign rolls out endorsements from Pennsylvania reps The midlife crisis of Title IX New Jersey sues school districts over trans notification policy Hurd says he won’t sign RNC pledge to back GOP nominee Trump legal team turned over book, media interviews to special counsel: report Supreme Court says states can’t overrule Biden on whom to deport Supreme Court upholds ban on encouraging illegal immigration Watch live: Biden, Modi meet with tech CEOs America’s data illiteracy imperils its worldwide lead in artificial intelligence Indiana Moms for Liberty chapter apologizes after newsletter quoted Hitler Epstein victims formally ask judge to approve $290M settlement An ‘understanding’ with Iran will jeopardize expanding the Abraham Accords Ukraine says it has stalled Russian forces, is advancing south Nikki Haley is right — Biden is weak on China 61 percent disapprove of Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade: poll Bipartisan Patient Act can protect health care consumers from overcharging and medical debt Boebert dodges Hannity question on Greene spat: ‘Marjorie is not my enemy’ Americans Don’t Want AI To Decide If They Get A Job Or Not Whistleblowers say IRS recommended felony charges in Hunter Biden probe, allege political interference Biden’s expressions of weakness are inviting further aggression Forget Roe: A surer legal path to protect abortion as a right US has ‘downplayed’ the number of UFO sightings: Senator Hawley The Hill’s Morning Report — As budget clock ticks, Congress focuses on politics GOP candidates navigate abortion minefield Senate, House Republicans on collision course over defense spending  The Memo: Boebert’s ‘frankly stupid’ impeachment push leads to GOP groans, Dem glee Kosovo-Serbia conflict creates fear of escalation in tense Europe Military holds enter fifth month as Republicans struggle to appease Tuberville Is restaurant tipping getting out of hand? Americans are throwing out half their household recyclables. Here’s why Planned Parenthood, NARAL, EMILY’s List endorse Biden ahead of Dobbs anniversary Biden to sign executive order to expand birth control access