The Hill Articles: March 28, 2023

Man stops traffic to help teacher, children escape Nashville school shooting Florida board bans ‘This Book Is Gay’ from middle school libraries Amazon delivery driver walks into North Carolina police standoff to drop off package Chris Christie: ‘I just can’t’ back Trump for president again Friend says Nashville shooter texted her ‘I’m planning to die today’ minutes before shooting Newsom signs law allowing California to penalize oil companies for ‘price gouging’ Pence on ruling that he must testify in Jan. 6 probe: ‘I have nothing to hide’ McCarthy lays out areas of negotiation for debt talks Infant formula supply still vulnerable Pence open to lawmakers seeing classified documents found at his home Netanyahu hits back after Biden expresses alarm over judicial overhaul Dozens of Democrats press Biden on soot pollution States fret over 2024 election as threats rise and workers quit A shadow over democracy Biden asks McCarthy to present GOP budget before Easter recess DOJ moves to end consent decree with Seattle police after more than a decade US holding back nuclear forces data from Russia What our past tells us about young people and guns White House raises pressure on GOP lawmakers to take action on guns Rand Paul among lawmakers opposing TikTok ban bills: ‘I think it’s a mistake’ Biden on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms: ‘They cannot continue down this road’ TikTok ban still on the table Biden urges Congress to act after Nashville school shooting Twitter restricts Greene’s congressional account over ‘vengeance’ post How to foster US mineral trade with Africa House GOP members press Biden health secretary on abortion, unaccompanied migrant kids Biden calls Nashville police chief, officers who responded to school attack Putin takes ‘nuclear blackmail’ to new level with Belarus plans New York grand jury not expected to hear additional evidence in Trump case this week Authoritarian regimes trying to skirt sanctions are developing alternative markets Pennsylvania progressive defends TikTok as ‘incredible organizing tactic’ Dems push back on GOP fentanyl claims during hearing with Mayorkas  California’s desert trees can’t take the heat: study The US must safeguard democracy by combatting corruption Disney eliminating Metaverse unit as layoffs begin Lawmakers debate who to blame for COVID school closures: Teachers unions or Trump? Lawmakers slam regulators following Silicon Valley Bank failure Liz Cheney: ‘Need to spend less time banning books,’ more time stopping ‘horrific gun violence’ Adnan Syed murder conviction reinstated Karine Jean-Pierre talks ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and why she might not catch an impression of herself Possible TikTok ban raises alarms for Democrats ahead of 2024 The US needs India, and much more, to make inroads into the Global South Female lawmakers of color launch ERA caucus, push to affirm 28th Amendment Former FDA official: US one crisis away from another infant food shortage Fox contributor: Trump was ‘absolutely horrific’ during Hannity interview What is in House Republicans’ energy policy package? Dominion, Fox News want testimony from Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity Congress should take an all of the above approach to supporting unions Baltimore mayor rejects request to process East Palestine wastewater Nashville shooter was under doctor’s care for ‘an emotional disorder’ US holds back nuclear forces data from Russia in response to treaty violations Mexico is moving to power California and Arizona. But who will pay for it?   MSNBC’s Katie Phang, AAPI trailblazers shed ‘cultural inhibitions’ in primetime special Harris makes emotional visit to former slave trade outpost in Ghana Congress should strengthen oversight on Pacific Islands affairs McConnell blasts proposal to wind down war authority in Iraq  Dem Caucus chair says TikTok ban is still on the table Body camera footage shows confrontation with Nashville school shooter Series of small earthquakes rattles Northern California Northwestern poll: Chicago race in dead heat Pence must appear before Jan. 6 grand jury: reports Pentagon chief: Biden admin should’ve notified Congress ‘earlier’ on deadly Syria strike US, Japan reach trade deal for electric vehicles  America’s EV aspirations are putting human lives at risk Watch live: Garland testifies on Biden budget before Senate panel  Congressional Democrats call on EPA to tighten proposed soot standards GOP lawmaker decries state bill that could execute a woman over an abortion FDA panel to discuss OTC birth control pills in May Lyft founders step down as president, CEO House Republicans ask FDA for information about virus manipulation in laboratories, drug shortages Omar opposes TikTok ban efforts Joe Biden’s aspirational defense budget Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on economic growth during his administration UK raises terrorism threat level ahead of possible Biden visit to Northern Ireland The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Details continue to emerge about Nashville shooting In Korea, it’s about who has the sharpest missiles — and the ability to shoot them down Biden on school shootings: ‘I can’t do anything but plead with Congress to act’ Thousands of pounds of beef shipped to 9 states recalled over E. coli concerns Defense chief slams Tuberville’s hold on Pentagon nominees over abortion policy Biden approval rating slips to 40 percent: Gallup Tennessee Republican responds to school shooting: ‘We’re not gonna fix it’ Hundreds of deer carcasses dumped in Memphis lot DeSantis to visit Israel next month, discuss US-Israel relations Shifting monetary policy lags confuse markets and central bankers Rising: March 28, 2023 Country music stars speak out after Nashville school shooting Democrats eye plan to force vote on gun reforms over GOP opposition Files show Ivana Trump was under counterintelligence inquiry: report US electricity from renewables surpasses coal for first time Musk: Only verified users’ tweets will appear in recommendations feed McCarthy warns of ‘dire ramifications’ over Biden debt limit negotiation position Bankman-Fried bribed Chinese officials with $40 million in crypto: prosecutors Bipartisan bill aims to crack down on ‘tranq’ Republicans: Attacks on diversity are attacks on a full and thriving economy House GOP subpoenas Biden secretary of State for Afghanistan cable Gluten-free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle recalled over undeclared wheat CNN nearing deal to sign Gayle King to host primetime show Pair in fishing scandal plead guilty to cheating in walleye tournament China seeks stalemate in Ukraine, US diversion from Taiwan Russia says anti-ship missiles test-fired in Sea of Japan Nashville mayor says ‘cult of the gun’ should not be celebrated Rick Scott calls for ‘automatic death penalty’ for school shooters White House spokesperson: ‘We should not be saying there’s nothing else to do’ on guns Ukraine remains at heart of freedom’s future Florida Democratic chair files ethics complaint against DeSantis over retreat Trump says he feels like Elvis after Jan. 6 choir song hits number one on the charts Can a candidate run for president while in jail? Watch live: Mayorkas testifies before Senate panel At least 39 killed in fire at Mexican migrant facility Trump says he would ‘solve’ war in Ukraine in 24 hours if reelected  Trump shakes off classified documents probe, dodges question on whether he denied authorities access to documents Feehery: Conflicts that will drive US politics this decade Danica Roem, Joanna McClinton among nominees for EMILYs List rising star award Democrats need a post-populist economics  Nashville police release surveillance video of school attack We need to safeguard democratic legislatures against kleptocracy Surveillance video shows shooter enter Nashville school China’s maritime strategy: To own the oceans by adverse possession The Hill’s Morning Report — House GOP struggles with border security bill Tensions high as House GOP tackles take two at border bill Parties point fingers on stalled debt ceiling talks Five big questions if Trump gets indicted White House gets brief reprieve after Israel delays judicial reforms  Five things to know about the Starbucks union-busting hearing Two key Biden nominees cave to GOP pressure campaign: Why it matters ‘Rebuilt’ and recovered, Fox News’s Hall plans return to TV Bottom Line: Norfolk Southern adds lobbying firepower Dangers of fentanyl escalate US-Mexico tensions Biden to warn private sector investments at stake under GOP proposals