The Hill Articles: May 25, 2023

Trump to join Sean Hannity for town hall Tim Scott warns Democrats will ‘weaponize’ divided GOP as 2024 inches closer Praise rolls in for Biden’s Joint Chiefs pick, but confirmation may hit a snag Four policy takeaways from DeSantis’s pledge to ‘reconstitutionalize’ the federal government DeSantis campaign brings in over $8M in first 24 hours since 2024 launch Newt Gingrich ‘moderately optimistic’ on where debt limit talks sit: ‘But it’s not done yet’ GOP negotiator says White House ‘refusing to negotiate’ on work requirements Doug Mastriano decides against launching Senate bid Cheney criticizes DeSantis for Jan. 6 pardon remarks Supreme Court limits scope of EPA water protections Susan Rice on gun reform ahead of White House departure: ‘I’m not losing hope’ Texas House panel advances articles of impeachment against AG Ken Paxton Democrats divided over fentanyl bill Minnesota governor vetos gig worker bill following warning from Uber Why the Wagner boss is saying Russia could lose the war Sean Spicer joins NewsNation as contributor  Lawmakers eye compromise bill to bolster power lines in permitting negotiations Head of Black Caucus urges Biden to address nation on debt ceiling Daily mortgage rates reach highest level since November Former officer injured in Jan. 6 riot says potential pardons ‘should outrage all Americans’ NOAA predicts a ‘near-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season, announces tracking upgrades DeSantis launch interview nets 30 percent audience bump for Fox News DeSantis snafu is just latest Twitter glitch GOP seeks smaller IRS over smaller deficits  Americans more sure about who they don’t support in 2024 race than who they do: poll Oath Keepers leader sentenced, House leaves town How the farm bill could alleviate food insecurity fueled by Ukraine war The debt ceiling negotiation: common sense vs. demagoguery DeSantis scrambles to right the ship after rocky 2024 launch 34 percent of Black Americans say Biden’s policies have helped them: survey DeSantis’s uphill battle  Judge condemns Oath Keepers leader over ‘political prisoner’ claims Boosting Medicare Advantage can improve health care quality and costs Schlapp: Claims in report about mismanagement accusations ‘out of context or are in error’ House leaves town with no debt ceiling deal Biden formally announces Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as next top military officer How the University of California is encouraging illegal immigration Congressional Black Caucus addresses changes since murder of George Floyd, calls for more action Biden assures Americans on Social Security, VA as debt default date nears 35 House conservatives pitch IRS and COVID-19 funding repeal to push back debt X-date Leahy: New USPTO rulemaking should seek to strengthen, not weaken, the America Invents Act Jeffries warns: House Democrats won’t rubber stamp debt ceiling deal  Trump says ‘even Cuomo’ did better than DeSantis on COVID-19 Biden is missing an opportunity to lead on a global plastics treaty Here’s what’s changed since George Floyd’s murder three years ago DeSantis says he’ll consider pardoning Jan. 6 defendants, including Trump Zelensky delivers surprise address to Johns Hopkins graduates Mexican president tells Florida Hispanics: Don’t give ‘one single vote’ to DeSantis Seeing double? Two sets of twins among co-valedictorians Trump on DeSantis: ‘I think he had a rough opening’ Here’s why it’s so hard to figure out the debt ceiling ‘X date’ ‘QAnon Shaman’ released from halfway house Kavanaugh joins Supreme Court liberals in disagreeing with new wetlands test First quarter GDP revised up as corporate profits give way Biden administration advances two renewable energy transmission projects in Nevada Governor declares ‘Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese’ official NJ state sandwich ahead of tour stop Su has what it takes to be secretary of Labor Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for role in Jan. 6 attack  Exclusive: Meta faces pressure to support independent audit of risk oversight committee The Hill’s 12:30 Report — As debt ceiling clock ticks, frustrated lawmakers dip out State courts can curb the climate crisis Chinese hacking campaign targeting US infrastructure: Microsoft report Tim Scott says South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban is ‘good news’ Nebraska governor sending state troopers to Texas border with Mexico FDA grants full approval to Pfizer’s Paxlovid Microsoft president backs regulatory agency for AI Federal heat protections could prevent 50,000 injuries per year: report South Carolina governor signs six-week abortion ban Finally, Americans could soon ‘direct file’ taxes online without a middleman Rising: May 25, 2023 Majority of Californians believe Feinstein no longer fit to serve in Senate: poll  Ron DeSantis: The good, the bad and the beautiful White House releases national strategy to fight antisemitism Dozens of Democrats join GOP in passing bill on fentanyl-related drug penalties Worried about the dangers of AI? They’re already here. CNN to host town hall with Pence amid 2024 speculation Bipartisan senators call for probe into reports of price gouging by defense contractors CDC: 2 dead, hundreds may be at risk of fungal meningitis after surgeries in Mexico Connecticut has issued 521 X gender marker driver’s licenses since 2020 More Americans pessimistic about retirement: Gallup Traveling this summer? Expect big prices and big crowds Supreme Court narrows scope of EPA water protections Why a single AI regulator just won’t work Civil rights groups to Biden: ‘Take all actions within your authority’ to protect undocumented immigrants Nation’s median age jumps to almost 39, while fewer babies born: census Iran shows off new ballistic missile Congress should not reauthorize warrantless surveillance of Americans 10-year-old Ohio girl’s abortion prompts discipline hearing against Indiana doctor Trader Joe’s coffee product recalled due to potential glass GOP senator vows to delay debt ceiling deal lacking ‘substantial reform’ I’m a Gold Star Mom. The GOP is using our veterans as political props. Voter confidence up slightly for 2022 election: survey Most in new survey say AI could threaten humanity  Homeownership rate hit lowest level in decades in 2020: Census Trump holds 42-point lead in Iowa: survey  Even the EPA under-reports the benefits of its new emissions rules Biden marks anniversary of George Floyd murder with call for police reform legislation  Is Iran unlocking the gates to Armageddon? DeSantis to tour early voting states after glitch-marred campaign launch Bakhmut and the Ukrainian path to victory Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent ‘incentive’ for baggage fees after viral TikToks Officer cleared in shooting that killed Grammy winner Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison The Hill’s Morning Report — Shaky start: DeSantis’s 2024 launch marred by glitches Why complaints from the left and right on the debt ceiling talks point to progress Democrats seek unlikely debt ceiling savior: Mitch McConnell  Meet McCarthy’s closers on debt ceiling talks Why GOP candidates are piling on DeSantis — not Trump Do humans cause climate change? Even now, only half of Americans say yes. DeSantis, allies prepare major Trump counteroffensive Youngkin sends mixed signals on 2024 presidential run GOP attack on IRS funding runs counter to deficit reduction effort Twitter’s restriction of Turkish election content sparks fear of precedent