The Hill Articles: May 15, 2023

Pro-Pence super PAC launches as former VP nears decision on 2024 campaign Two ‘exceptionally rare,’ previously unknown Rembrandt paintings discovered Michigan boy fends off alleged kidnapper by shooting him with a slingshot Karl Rove criticizes Trump’s ‘petty, small and unimportant’ attacks on DeSantis Twitter defends its controversial actions in Turkey election At least 4 dead in New Mexico mass shooting: police Bill Gates says he wishes he had discovered work-life balance years ago Federal prosecutors move to drop all charges against Andrew Gillum McCaul threatens Blinken with contempt vote next week over Afghanistan docs Pentagon leaders sound the alarm on the debt ceiling crisis Putting public safety over politics and preserving the 1,500-hour pilot training rule Musk subpoenaed by U.S. Virgin Islands in Jeffrey Epstein case Biden guidance on energy tax credits sparks some Dem pushback Yellen stands by June 1 for debt limit X-date White House releases financial disclosures for Biden, Harris Rudy Giuliani sued for $10 million over sexual assault allegations Manchin, Wyden, Kaptur blast Biden guidance on solar panels GOP faces critical test on abortion in North Carolina Biden’s NIH pick to face tough questions Boebert offers bill to repeal bipartisan gun control measures Florida teacher says she’s under investigation for showing Disney movie to 5th-grade class WHO advises against artificial sweeteners for weight control and disease Congress to tackle AI Trump reacts to Durham FBI report: ‘Scammed’ READ: Durham report on Trump-Russia investigation Kanter Freedom rips Musk over Twitter restrictions in Turkey The state of the debt debate Title 42 mania undercut by drop in encounters Jason Sudeikis says Trump helped shape his ‘Ted Lasso’ character Yellen affirms June 1 debt ceiling deadline, putting pressure on lawmakers Marines exposed to chemical at Camp Lejeune had higher Parkinson’s risk: study Police ID suspect in Connolly office attack Five races to watch in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida on Tuesday Just like in 2016, false confidence against Trump could be our downfall in 2024 ‘Potentially significant’ El Niño to begin by summer Chicago City Council now leads US in LGBTQ members Appeals court temporarily pauses Texas ruling that overturned ObamaCare requirement Durham report slams FBI’s Trump-Russia probe Top White House communications aide to depart Public hearings to begin on rule opening leases to conservationists Forget SCOTUS funding: focus on corruption and improper influence Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate in battle over execution method Memorial Day air travel expected to be busier than before start of pandemic: AAA Court rejects Musk challenge to deal requiring screening of Tesla posts Black Americans likely audited at higher rates, IRS says DeSantis signs bill defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida universities These are the top 10 US summer destinations on Airbnb Consumer debt passes $17T for first time New company giving away free TVs. Here’s how to get one Pence returning to Iowa for Ernst event amid 2024 speculation We need better protections for air travel Biden says he’ll meet with McCarthy on Tuesday to talk debt ceiling Connolly staffers injured in baseball bat attack in district office Gloria Molina, trailblazing LA politician, dies after battle with cancer, family says House GOP Whip Emmer calls for Mayorkas impeachment Mexican ambassador lashes out at Kennedy for ‘racist and xenophobic insults’ White House looking at measures to respond to defense partnership between Iran, Russia Biden trip to Japan won’t be interrupted by debt talks as deadline looms: White House Senate Democratic campaign arm says it will sue for Jim Justice’s official schedules Why exactly, Anderson Cooper, do we need to listen to Donald Trump? Rick Perry mulling 2024 presidential campaign For Trump, striking out can still be a home run Trump labels Fox News the ‘DeSanctimonious Network’ DeSantis: Companies like Google ‘exercising way more power than Standard Oil ever did’ Southwest border encounters see early drop following end of Title 42 The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Let’s talk debt: Biden, McCarthy to resume meetings Say goodbye to AM radio: Why carmakers are removing it from new models 78-year-old US citizen sentenced to life on spying charges in China Senate Democrats’ campaign chief says he won’t meddle in GOP primaries Rising: May 15, 2023 Dolly Parton on which politicians she’s knocking with new song: ‘Any of them!’ Scarborough mocks GOP lawmaker over ‘missing’ Biden informant This Police Week, consider solutions to make us all safer  Biden taps cancer center director Monica Bertagnolli to lead NIH Trump-backed candidate widens lead in bruising Kentucky governor primary: poll DeSantis tweets support for Marine charged in NYC subway chokehold death US jets intercept six Russian warplanes near Alaska American workers face war on right to earn a living Supreme Court to decide South Carolina racial gerrymander case McCarthy says White House wants ‘default more than a deal’ Trump leads GOP field by 56 points in Kentucky: poll Texas sends more migrants to vice president’s house UK promises more aid to Ukraine as Zelensky visits London Supreme Court to take up Trump DC hotel dispute For Biden, negotiating the debt ceiling may be the safest option Before taking on Trump, Biden must confront skepticism among Black voters Pence returning to New Hampshire as he weighs 2024 White House bid Rep. Dan Crenshaw to become first-time father Don’t let politicians punt the political football on tax reform again Trump says he was surprised CNN was ‘traumatized’ by town hall Happy birthday! Oldest dog in the world celebrates another year Trump mum on whether he’d support six-week abortion ban like DeSantis signed Trump pushes back on DeSantis ‘culture of losing’ comment: ‘Ron is not a winner’ The world is watching America’s battle over gun rights Is that really you? TSA tests facial recognition tech for airport security Biden on debt ceiling talks: ‘I’m a congenital optimist’ Entering the singularity: Has AI reached the point of no return?   Under the sea: Florida professor sets record for living underwater The Hill’s Morning Report — Debt talks to resume this week as clock ticks Biden, McCarthy to meet again as debt limit deal remains at stalemate Satellite photos show impact of burst of water sent to Lake Mead Forget that $90,000 sticker price: College costs are actually going down GOP watches as Trump’s problems with suburban women go on display ChatGPT CEO heads to Congress as lawmakers face AI explosion How Florida became a conservative bastion Special report: Florida’s conservative shift