The Hill Articles: September 15, 2023

Hawaii governor: Fewer people died in Maui wildfires, number reduced to 97 Florida GOP drops loyalty pledge requirement for 2024 ballot, a win for Trump El Chapo’s son extradited to the US for drug trafficking charges Democrats question Pentagon on Musk disabling internet for Ukraine military Drew Barrymore addresses resuming show during writers strike amid backlash Trump says GOP abortion message doesn’t work: ‘They don’t know what to say’ Fetterman to join striking UAW workers in Michigan: ‘I know which side I’m on’ Trump blasts partial gag order: Jack Smith ‘wants to take away my right of speaking freely’ Released footage fails ‘to explain the full story’ after Indian women’s death: police union Federal court hears first oral arguments in legal battle over Medicare negotiation GOP rep renews UFO ‘cover-up’ claim after Intel watchdog response Macron: French ambassador, other diplomats are ‘being held hostage’ at embassy in Niger Wisconsin AG slams GOP for ‘consistent attacks on our democracy’ after top election official ousted White House says Biden won’t pardon Hunter Biden if convicted on gun charges Can COVID-19 spikes help DeSantis? Bernie Sanders addresses striking UAW workers: ‘It is a fight to take on corporate greed’ Biden: Automakers should share ‘record’ profits EVs add fuel to UAW strike The Notable Staffer List 2023 Santos says UAW has absolute right ‘to give everyone hell’ Christie in new fundraising push claims Biden, Trump both ‘past their sell-by date’ North Dakota families challenge state’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth Pentagon opens new investigation of Kabul airport bombing Partisan divide persists over updated COVID shots Deal or no deal? What we know about the Putin-Kim meeting Granholm blames ‘poor judgment’ after staff blocked off EV charger for her Judge asked to impose narrow gag order on Trump in Jan. 6 case; prosecutors cite witness intimidation Trump: Putin praise means ‘what I’m saying is right’ Biden leads Trump, DeSantis in Michigan: poll Biden, Trump spar amid UAW strike DeSantis says Republicans share blame for $32 trillion debt Ashton Kutcher steps down from anti-child sex abuse group after Danny Masterson pushback ‘Gender Queer’ author responds to Kennedy’s viral Senate reading NFL condemns attacks on Vikings running back after fumble as racist, ‘hateful behavior’ Clark argues Trump changed his job responsibilities to include 2020 election House GOP military veterans blast Tuberville hold on promotions Chinese defense minister sidelined amid corruption probe: reports NASA identifies UFO chief despite threat concerns EU fines TikTok $386M over child privacy violations Biden to meet with Netanyahu at UN General Assembly next week Gray Labor: The U.S. Cities Where More Seniors Are Working Past Retirement Prior authorization: The wrong choice for Medicare plans US military investigating Kabul airport bombing again Rockefeller Foundation announcing $1B commitment to climate-change programs Trump: UAW workers ‘being sold down the river’ Hawley: Auto workers deserve raise, protection from ‘Biden’s stupid climate mandates’ Wildfire smoke is the next public health crisis  The Hill hosts reception for ‘The 25 staffers who make Capitol Hill run’  Republicans launch probe into Biden administration’s response to Maui fires Photos of the Week: Football, strikes and ties North Carolina man sentenced for bomb threat to US Capitol Former attorney not supporting Trump reelection over ‘malignant’ tendency to say he’s never wrong Photos: The Hill Notable Staffers List 2023 Excessive media criticism is only making the media worse Trump says Melania will be back on ‘nasty’ campaign trail ‘pretty soon’ Beware justices: Undermining consumer protection agency could provoke next financial meltdown Texas impeachment: 5 things to know as jury deliberates on Paxton Braun endorses Banks to replace him in Senate Special counsel warned Trump could ‘precipitate violence’ if told of Twitter search warrant Biden to host Zelensky at White House next week US imposes new Iran sanctions ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini death Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lee approaches The fine line between military innovation and empty promises Biden coins new nickname in jab at jobs numbers: Donald ‘Hoover’ Trump California Democrat celebrates Beyonce, Taylor Swift tour successes from House floor Ketanji Brown Jackson says ‘discomfort’ must not prevent teaching Black history Christie says he’ll ‘leave’ race if he doesn’t do well in New Hampshire We need action on the youth mental health crisis, not more talk Industrial production exceeds August expectations House Democrats confronted by protestors over migrant crisis in NYC Biden on UAW strike: ‘Record profits have not been shared fairly’ Raskin and Hogan unite over cancer fight in event honoring Al Roker Biden campaign hits Trump on UAW strike The US and EU are doubling down on Africa’s strategic corridors  The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Shutdown talks simmer  Biden reelection chances jeopardized by concerns about economy, age: survey 3 men cleared in last Whitmer kidnapping plot trial Democrats may dump Joe Biden, but they still own his extreme policies Watch live: White House holds daily press briefing Watch live: Biden discusses United Auto Workers strike Key Democrat chafes at US response to Armenia-Azerbaijan crisis  Rising: September 15, 2023 Food aid lessons learned during COVID can revolutionize the farm bill Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn ‘coming to the end,’ grandson says House GOP’s official 10-year budget plan to be considered next week Raskin refuses to say Harris is ‘best running mate’ for Biden Modi’s pitching a new path for Global South leadership. Biden is listening. Hawley: Romney’s slam in book ‘probably the nicest thing he’s ever said about me’  Casino giant Caesars reports cyberattack New England prepares for Hurricane Lee Cuba’s regime sent fighters to help Russia in Ukraine; now it’s trying to cover its tracks Video shows Boebert vaping after blaming smoke on fog machine UAW strike a ‘natural result’ of pro-union Biden policies: US Chamber of Commerce Despite strong support for Medicare drug negotiations, Biden sees little boost: poll DeSantis is right: Rhetoric won’t stop cartels at our borders, only force Hunter Biden attorney: Case ‘will be dismissed before trial’ TikTok fined $368M over mishandling children’s privacy in EU Special counsel argues judge should not disqualify herself from Trump Jan. 6 case Half of Americans interested in updated COVID vaccine, poll finds We survived Morocco’s earthquake. Its reconstruction is another story. Fox News survey finds Trump widening his lead in GOP race Thousands of auto workers go on strike: What you need to know Watch live: Ken Paxton trial in Texas Senate Gaming out the consequences of an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Trump says he’ll testify allegation he asked staffer to delete security camera footage is ‘false’ What I saw at the Texas border shocked me Farm bill deadline approaches as lawmakers list priorities The federal government is pushing to end telework — but why? Biden has totally failed to curb plastics pollution; I have a plan to fix it McBride leads primary opponents in early polling Climate lawsuits don’t belong in state courts The Hill’s Morning Report — McCarthy stuck; Hunter Biden indicted; strike Romney retirement sets off Utah GOP scramble House GOP grows skeptical on Ukraine: ‘It’s not just the Freedom Caucus’ Trump’s rivals face growing pressure to cut into his lead Double standard? Democrats say Trump gets free pass on his age The Memo: DeSantis seizes on COVID uptick to attack Trump UAW on strike after union negotiations with Big Three fail