The Hill Articles: May 31, 2023

Amazon corporate workers stage walkout at Seattle headquarters Republicans and Democrats who bucked party leaders by voting no Debt ceiling vote recap: McCarthy lauds deal, pledges to get more work done Austin, Milley scrap Pride Month drag show at Nevada air base House passes debt ceiling bill in big win for McCarthy: Five takeaways Meta threatens to block news in California if journalism proposal passes ‘Soft food’ to ‘good faith’: How Biden and McCarthy came together on debt deal House passes bill to raise debt ceiling Watch live: McCarthy delivers remarks on debt ceiling deal Man pleads guilty to disturbing Yellowstone bison calf that later had to be killed by rangers Paul to force tough debt ceiling vote to cut total spending  Markey to oppose debt ceiling deal over fossil fuel permitting provisions ‘Silly charade’: White House blasts GOP’s contempt threat against FBI director FDA approves second RSV shot for older adults Comer commits to contempt vote for FBI director, mulls release of confidential record CEOs lay out visions for AI uses across industries FDA approves Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults Tuberville adviser resigns amid military holds controversy Lee slams debt ceiling bill as ‘a fake response to burdensome debt’  GOP rep says McCarthy ‘should be concerned’ about motion to vacate Debt deal derails IRS revival Senate conservatives hesitant to heed call to delay debt ceiling bill DOJ sues coal firms owned by Jim Justice’s family Amazon pays to settle federal privacy allegations​ Abbott appoints interim attorney general following Paxton impeachment  House set to vote on debt deal after Dems help overcome initial hurdle DOJ has audio recording of Trump discussing classified document he took: CNN Lawmakers struggle to recognize AI-generated emails, study finds Armie Hammer won’t face sexual assault charges in LA case Taiwan receives backlogged Stingers from 2019 weapons sale House gets debt ceiling bill over key procedural hurdle — with Democratic help How bacteria play a role in sorting critical minerals Greene says McCarthy will release Jan. 6 tapes to three more outlets Biden administration announces $161 million toward public lands restoration Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to expand cyber partnership with nations in Abraham Accords McConnell: Senate could pass debt bill as soon as Thursday Amazon to pay $30M to settle FTC privacy allegations over Ring, Alexa  Sanders to vote against debt bill, says Biden should invoke 14th Amendment Three more states move to put reasonable limits on abortion Tuberville adviser resigns following military holds controversy Youngkin, McMaster join governors sending National Guard to southern border Progressives vent frustration as debt limit bill nears final vote Pence: ‘Deeply offensive’ for Dodgers to reinvite LGBTQ group to Pride Night Job openings climb higher in April Should US trade agreements follow tradition or use shiny, new tactics?  White House: ‘No evidence’ Biden accuser is part of Russian influence operation Manchin’s pipeline is back, thanks to the debt bill — here’s why it’s not going anywhere Trump eying ‘most spectacular’ yearlong 250th birthday celebration for US if elected Republicans defend tougher work requirements but challenge cost estimates McCarthy says Biden ‘walled off’ all but 11 percent of budget for cuts Furries have ‘nothing to do’ with Florida law, senator says Mandates are not the solution to our growing nursing home crisis ATF: Marijuana users in Minnesota can’t own firearms despite new law NHTSA planning to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles India: America’s bridge to the Global South Alabama lawmakers seek to halt Space Command development in Colorado Newsmax host dings Trump on McEnany criticism  Nikki Haley’s husband to deploy to Africa amid 2024 bid Biden: ‘Things are going as planned’ on debt ceiling bill passing House DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’ Pence eyes 2024 campaign launch next week Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two laws restricting abortion Tim Scott voting against debt limit bill amid 2024 campaign The Fiscal Responsibility Act is a win for American economic competitiveness Virginia to end college degree requirements for most state jobs Majority of teachers in new survey say arming educators would make students less safe If we want to counter China in the Indo-Pacific, we have to pay the price Democrats put potential headache of passing debt ceiling rule on McCarthy Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorses debt deal China says US should stop ‘dangerous acts of provocation’ after spy plane intercept The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Today’s the day: House to vote on debt ceiling deal Ukraine deserves full NATO status: Half measures appease Russia Weight loss surgeries rise substantially among adolescents: research  Blue Jays pitcher apologizes for sharing video calling for boycott of companies supporting LGBTQ+ rights Utah Republican announces resignation from Congress Biden nominates assistant commandant to lead Marine Corps Chipotle giving away free food during NBA Finals Why is DeSantis running when Trump will just bolt the GOP if he loses? Kari Lake to be keynote speaker at Georgia GOP convention Pro-Trump Republican accused of misrepresenting military record ends second bid against Kaptur in Ohio Seaweed mixing with plastics could provide fertile ground for flesh-eating bacteria, research shows DOJ announces civil action against coal mines owned by West Virginia governor’s son Ernst says ‘sooner is better’ for possible Pence presidential announcement Why are so many US diplomats unqualified political donors? Watch live: John Kirby joins White House press briefing Musk discusses EVs, ‘intelligent networked’ vehicles with Chinese official Rising: May 31, 2023 Clyburn prays for ‘swift justice’ in ‘senseless murder’ of 14-year-old Black boy falsely accused of shoplifting Trump silent on debt limit bill as other Republicans step up criticism Watch live: Jeffries holds press briefing The Roberts Court takes aim at the Establishment Clause Video shows several sharks feeding on dolphin off California coast Special counsel subpoenas Trump White House staffers over Krebs firing: report Jill Biden to attend Jordanian royal wedding as part of trip to Mideast, North Africa Fox’s Brit Hume runs to McEnany’s defense: Trump attack ‘immature’  China warns of ‘complicated and challenging circumstances’ posed by AI risk Watch live: NASA holds research group meeting on UFOs Amazon workers planning walkout at Seattle headquarters Which virus is causing congestion, coughing in so many? Here’s a hint: It’s not COVID Nevada toughens penalties for election worker intimidation Watch live: Senate panel holds hearing on access to affordable child care Lisa Ling joins CBS as contributor For Republicans, anger is winning over logic again Republican Nevada governor signs abortion protections legislation State officials ask Yellen for clarity on what will happen if debt bill doesn’t pass by June 5 Investor home purchase fall by record amount: report Median pay dips for the few women CEOs of S&P 500 companies Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s introduce new app feature that can track customers’ location Wanted: A president who tells the truth Just 18 percent satisfied with state of nation: Gallup  Christie expected to announce presidential bid next week: reports OpenAI’s warning shot shows the fragile state of EU regulatory dominance North Korea admits spy satellite launch failure Climate reparations? I already paid them ‘Terrifying’: Passenger recalls experience aboard Carnival Sunshine during storm New video shows wild shootout between driver and passenger on North Carolina bus The Hill’s Morning Report — Debt bill clears hurdle en route to House vote McCarthy’s future on the line as he whips debt ceiling deal McConnell to face off with conservative opponents on debt ceiling bill Senate Democrats fret over debt ceiling deal, but signal grudging support White House, GOP both claim victory on student loans in debt limit bill Debt ceiling deal throws a wrench into IRS overhaul Black-led organizations are leading charge in reform of prisons and the death penalty