The Hill Articles: September 18, 2023

Newsom defends Biden amid age concerns: ‘I want a seasoned pro’ UN chief says he has ‘no power at all’ ahead of annual meeting Musk: X, formerly Twitter, ‘moving toward’ monthly fee Trump to speak to Detroit autoworkers instead of Republican debate House GOP tensions in shutdown drama boil over Giuliani’s ex-lawyers file suit over alleged $1.4 million in outstanding legal fees Jan. 6 defendant who claimed he was a journalist gets convicted Jordan demands documents from Hunter Biden probe, interview with top prosecutor There are two ‘Monday Night Football’ games this week — why? Florida man, 78, fatally shoots neighbor who was trimming trees over property line: authorities Senate Democrats lambaste House GOP spending bill: ‘not a serious proposal’ Biden mocks Trump’s ‘infrastructure week’: ‘He didn’t build a damn thing’ Newsom mocks GOP Biden impeachment effort as ‘student government’ Rep. Spartz on McCarthy, quitting: ‘His wishes might come true’  iOS 17: Should you install Apple’s latest update for iPhone? 5 things to watch as Congress veers toward shutdown Lawmakers prepare to probe PBMs in second hearing Debris field found in South Carolina amid search for missing F-35 Ukraine sacks all deputy defense ministers as new chief takes helm House GOP fights over shutdown plan Iran prisoner swap moves forward Congress must act now to prevent another baby formula shortage Pence warns against Trump, GOP ‘isolationism’ Trump wrote aide’s to-do lists on backs of classified docs: report Tesla eyes Turkey factory Judge rules no conflict in hush money case for Trump attorney Joe Tacopina DeSantis rips Senate for ‘dumbing down’ dress code for Fetterman Dems ask Biden to speed up home energy program Marines issue stand-down order amid search for missing F-35 Vivek Ramaswamy, surgeon wife differ over COVID-19 vaccine Children separated at US-Mexico border had ‘no interaction’ with their parents: report Most in new poll say restricting access to gender-affirming care should not be focus for politicians Schumer: ‘Cannot think of worse welcome’ for Zelensky than House stopgap proposal Ukraine ramps up battle with neighbors over food import bans Trudeau says ‘credible allegations’ tie India to assassination of Sikh leader in Canada Lawmakers face down shutdown clock Who are the Americans freed in the Iran prisoner swap? Netanyahu urges Musk to curb antisemitism and ‘hatred’ on X The 3 college degrees that will pay you the most — and the 3 that won’t With fewer workers choosing unions, administration turns to taxpayer dollars to boost union ranks Howard Stern says being called ‘woke’ is a compliment: ‘I’m not for stupidity’ Democrats move to suspend Senate rules to advance stalled spending bill  Trump asks why Republicans haven’t moved to oust Biden under 25th Amendment Oil closes in on $95 per barrel, keeping gas prices near summer highs Writers Guild expected to resume talks with Hollywood studios this week Schumer pushes to get spending bill ‘back on track’ despite conservative blockade Markey, Ocasio-Cortez ask Biden to create Civilian Climate Corps by executive order Los Angeles model found dead in apartment; second case in a week Biden announces $11 million in humanitarian aid to Libya after deadly floods US News releases latest college rankings after formula change Voters divided over Biden impeachment push: poll Scientists link women’s prior cancer diagnoses to ‘forever chemical’ exposures Here’s what’s in Republicans’ proposed deal to prevent a shutdown Yellen says it’s too soon to gauge economic impact of UAW strike GOP mocks Biden administration over missing F-35 Biden trails Trump, Haley, Scott in 2024 race: poll How to think about the Google antitrust case Trump says he ‘saved’ Paxton from being convicted in Texas impeachment push Menendez faces challenge from New Jersey mayor with ties to Trump UAW president: White House will have no role in negotiating agreement to end strike Republicans are a lot more pro-Ukraine than their presidential candidates Republican Victoria Spartz blasts ‘another worthless Congress,’ calls McCarthy ‘weak Speaker’ China is edging out the US military’s advantage on tech  Indiana AG accused of misconduct in abortion case Fetterman mocks Nate Silver over Senate dress code: ‘I dress like you predict’ Democrats warn of lost rebates in call for faster rollout of climate-friendly home upgrade funding Protect Medicare patients’ right to get care at home Bill Maher reverses, says he’ll pause show’s return as writers strike talks resume Clark attempts to convince judge to move Georgia charges to federal court Pro-DeSantis super PAC rolls out ad on border Trump: ‘I brought 58 hostages home … and never paid anything’ Republicans criticize new Senate dress code: ‘Stop lowering the bar’ Congress must take California out of the driver’s seat on electric car mandates Braun becomes latest GOP senator to endorse Trump  Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Military loses F-35 fighter jet; Trump’s eye-raising NBC interview Putting Ukraine’s corruption problem in context Rising: September 18, 2023 Clorox says its earnings will take a hit from cyberattack Beijing’s view on US outreach shows we’re in parallel universes Trump sounds ‘cognitively impaired’ every time he speaks: Scarborough Conservative group grades House Republicans on Ukraine aid House GOP deal to avert shutdown gets icy reception from conservatives Major GOP donor Ken Griffin ‘still on the sidelines’ in 2024 race Newsom declares intention to sign landmark climate disclosure bill Congress needs to follow Mitt Romney’s example, and let a new generation lead   British politicians urge police to investigate sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand WHIP LIST: Tally of Republicans opposed to stopgap proposal to prevent shutdown grows DeSantis defends Trump’s Russia policy after praise from Putin Biden: Americans released from Iran endured ‘agony, uncertainty, and suffering’ A year after Mahsa Amini’s death, America’s Iran policy is status quo Texas church holds AI-generated service, uses ChatGPT Musk, Erdoğan discuss Tesla plant in Turkey Massachusetts agencies to halt all purchases of single-use plastic bottles Indiana sues hospital system over support of doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old Ohio girl Virginia’s elections are a bellwether for conservative policy nationwide Trump shares post bashing ‘liberal Jews who voted to destroy America’ Boebert behavior at performance ‘another notch in the belt of embarrassment’: challenger Rep. Jennifer Wexton won’t run for reelection amid health challenges Biden’s ‘catch and release’ system for illegal border crossers is a failure   National parks will be free to visit on Saturday: What to know US military searching for missing F-35 after pilot ejects near Charleston, SC Hundreds of air taxis to be manufactured in Ohio: governor If we have to have a bogus impeachment inquiry, why not make it a big one? Hunter Biden files lawsuit against IRS 8 in 10 back federal law blocking domestic abusers from buying guns: poll White House announces prisoner exchange with Iran Kevin McCarthy’s lose-lose predicament  Clinton Global Initiative launching network to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians China flies more than 100 warplanes toward Taiwan in operation labeled harassment Trump refuses to say if he watched Jan. 6 attack unfold at Capitol Group behind Ohio abortion ballot measure launches ad highlighting Ohio couple Alito wasn’t bluffing: He believes the Supreme Court is above the law Iranian foreign ministry says prisoner swap with US will take place Monday It’s time to put fossil fuels in the rearview mirror With Paxton acquittal, Texas conservatives flex their muscles A good old government shutdown is exactly what we need right now The Hill’s Morning Report – Rough September for McCarthy, Biden House GOP unveils opening move in bid to prevent a shutdown Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy killed in ambush shooting McCarthy: Shutdown would give Biden more power Impeachment-weary Senate Republicans raise doubts about Biden trial  Rick Scott’s GOP challenger has deep pockets — and says he’s willing to spend 5 standout moments from the start of the new school year