The Hill Articles: May 18, 2023

White House: ‘Steady progress’ on debt ceiling talks as Biden receives update in Japan Trump responds to House ‘weaponization’ hearing: ‘I am a victim also’ Rhode Island governor signs bill that would cover abortions for state workers, Medicaid recipients Exclusive — Haley to DeSantis: ‘Welcome to the race, we’ve been waiting’ Bill Barr says classified documents probe could leave Trump ‘very exposed’ Investigation into suicides on US Navy ship reveals service failures, turns eyes toward leadership  ‘Rust’ armorer files motion to dismiss charges in shooting case, citing ‘misconduct’ New York City rescinds ban on ChatGPT use in public schools Miami mayor has not ruled out a 2024 White House bid, will make decision ‘soon’ Miami mayor says DeSantis ‘personal vendetta’ with Disney is costing state Hyundai, Kia agree to pay $200 million to settle lawsuit after rise in thefts Pentagon acknowledges $3 billion accounting error in Ukraine aid ACLU to file lawsuit against Texas bill banning gender-affirming care for minors Two Republicans vote against police-related resolution they sponsored because of last-minute amendment Pentagon accounting error overvalued Ukraine military aid by $3B Senate Democrats make opening permitting bid Officials warn of mpox resurgence Michigan school shooter’s parents file appeal on judge’s order to make them stand trial Abbott confirms first bus of migrants has arrived in Colorado House Republicans press Pentagon on alleged failure to stop 2021 bombing in Afghanistan Why we must care for our caregivers and address the nursing home staffing crisis House Freedom Caucus takes aim at debt ceiling talks Group of Nashville parents file motion to shield school shooter’s memo from public Tech keeps liability shield in Supreme Court win Tensions flare in ‘weaponization’ panel hearing with sidelined FBI agents  Montana governor defends decision to ban TikTok from state: ‘I wish it was broader’ Feinstein’s complications from shingles more serious than previously disclosed Conservatives make last-minute push for border security in debt ceiling package Cruz opens a probe into Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney partnership Large Southern cities lead nation in population growth Pence ‘not terribly surprised’ to see Disney cancel Florida contract amid feud with DeSantis Fertility app Premom to pay $200K after sharing sensitive user data CDC warns about mpox resurgence this summer, urges vaccination Florida traffic sign altered to read ‘Kill All Gays’ Senate recess on as debt talks continue Documents reveal how fossil fuel industry created, pushed anti-ESG campaign FDA advisory panel votes in favor of Pfizer RSV vaccine Supreme Court discards Title 42 case as moot McCarthy shifts, voices new confidence in debt ceiling deal Freedom Caucus says ‘no further discussion’ on debt ceiling until Senate passes House GOP bill Nevada’s GOP governor vetoes three gun restriction bills Oakland officials vote to rename street after Tupac Shakur Markey bill would restore ban on US fossil fuel exports Gorsuch slams pandemic emergency power as intrusion on civil liberties Big-city Democrats are repeating the mistakes that killed Detroit US to unveil ‘substantial’ sanctions package against Russia at G-7 summit in Hiroshima DeSantis suggests only he could beat Biden ahead of expected 2024 launch Suspect accused of killing Cash App founder pleads not guilty Disney scraps $1 billion office complex in Florida amid DeSantis feud The problems — and opportunities — with US energy policy DeSantis’s big moment Americans test positive for marijuana after workplace accidents at highest rate in 25 years Major urban areas regaining residents lost at start of pandemic: Census data The US has a strong case against Canada’s Online Streaming Act  Tlaib’s shameful weaponization of the Elie Wiesel Genocide Act against Israel California-based In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion House Republicans advance bill increasing veteran spending but reducing key medical fund Wendy’s testing underground robot system for orders RFK Jr. appoints former progressive House Dem as campaign manager The Rosa Parks of Putin’s Russia? Garcia vows to demand timeline on Santos Ethics probe ‘every single day’ Russian court extends detention of former US Consulate worker IRS deploys cyber attachés to fight cybercrime abroad With Biden in Japan, Harris pushes White House message on debt ceiling Court temporarily blocks new Montana abortion ban Yemi Mobolade becomes Colorado Springs’s first elected mayor who is Black or non-Republican Why Biden should just abolish the unconstitutional debt ceiling  Walgreens paying San Francisco $230M after city’s win in opioid case Senate to break for recess as debt ceiling talks heat up New York City proposes requiring trash cans for restaurants The Supreme Court may soon reverse a core legal tenet Florida parents sue to block enforcement of state’s gender-affirming care restrictions Biden expected to withdraw controversial judicial nominee Louisiana congressman manhandles activist during press conference: ‘You’re out’ Professor attempts to fail students after falsely accusing them of using ChatGPT to cheat Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation requiring AM radios in new cars Uber letting teens take rides on their own Rising: May 18, 2023 The 12:30 Report — Dems warn Biden against debt deal with McCarthy CNN’s Amanpour says she would have ‘dropped the mic’ at Trump’s ‘nasty person’ remark Bowman rips Greene for ‘reckless,’ ‘dangerous’ remarks about Capitol encounter Newsom slams McCarthy for failing to address California flood emergency NJ governor says ‘everything is on the table’ if abortion pill is banned Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol estate in major copyright clash DOJ says alleged Pentagon leaker sent documents to international community Mike Rounds is first senator to endorse Tim Scott for president Jewish Democrats call on McCarthy to censure Gosar over staffer’s reported beliefs Bipartisan lawmakers eye blocking pay for members of Congress if US defaults, government shuts down Janet Yellen is wrong about bank mergers, and we could all pay the price Supreme Court hands Twitter, Google wins in internet liability cases Home sales slide again in April Teacher arrested for threatening students after finding swastikas in classroom Crack down on illegal Chinese police stations in the US Florida Republican moves to expel Schiff from Congress Confidence in Supreme Court lowest in 50 years: survey 8-year-old girl dies in Border Patrol custody Greene plans to file articles of impeachment against Biden What the markets are signaling about the risk of a US debt default Scott headed to Iowa for Ernst fundraiser, joining other GOP White House hopefuls Biden, Kishida laud cooperation between US, Japan in meeting ahead of G-7 Ukraine says 29 of 30 Russian missiles shot down Biden can, and should, ignore the GOP’s debt suicide attempt Watch live: FBI whistleblowers testify before House ‘weaponization’ committee Colorado senator proposes special regulator for Big Tech and AI  3 in 5 Americans now say inflation is causing financial hardship: poll This study recognized interest rate banking risks five years before the crisis DeSantis to unveil presidential campaign next week: reports On the road to a Turkish currency crisis Concern over gun violence surges in new survey NYC’s famous red-tailed hawk Pale Male dies after nesting above Fifth Avenue for 30 years Repression and corruption fuel migration from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela South Carolina House passes six-week abortion ban The collapse of Russian influence is widening The Hill’s Morning Report — What do Tuberville, Santos have in common? What a default could mean for Medicaid and other federal benefits Democrats warn Biden against cutting debt ceiling deal with McCarthy Texas, Florida laws have Latinos rethinking where they live More women attempt suicide. More men die by suicide. Tuberville finds himself at center of storm on abortion, white nationalism GOP presidential field shaping up to be party’s most diverse yet Florida becomes conservative model for other GOP states Senate Democrats enter permitting fray with proposal focused on climate, electricity and environmental impacts Biden-Harris campaign manager releases ‘road to victory’ plan Alabama officials fume over ‘political games’ around Space Command