The Hill Articles: September 5, 2023

Christie slams DeSantis for not meeting Biden after hurricane: ‘He was playing politics’ Christie knocks DeSantis for voting against New Jersey relief funds: ‘Now he wants aid’ Navy secretary says Tuberville ‘aiding and abetting’ communist, autocratic regimes Gerry Leonard wins GOP nomination in Rhode Island primary Georgia ban on hormone therapy for transgender minors can resume, judge rules Gabe Amo wins crowded Rhode Island Democratic primary for Cicilline’s seat Christie: DeSantis is ‘big government Republican’ Texas GOP critics of Paxton wave off far-right primary threats amid impeachment battle 83 percent of home shoppers consider climate risk: study Why Goldman cut its recession odds Tropical Storm Lee forecast to become ‘extremely dangerous hurricane’ by weekend Military leaders call for end to Tuberville hold Saudi Arabia, Russia extend oil supply cuts Trump media merger gets extension Masking debate returns Biden steps up attacks on Trump over economy Rep. Ken Buck rips Colorado GOP letter about Jan. 6 defendants’ treatment Ex-Proud Boys leader gets longest Jan. 6 sentence yet US warns North Korea against supplying arms to Russia RSV rising in one US region, CDC issues alert Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 Why Ukraine’s backers are selling defense chief’s exit as a victory Gaetz advocates forcing impeachment votes in warning to McCarthy Warner Bros. Discovery says Hollywood strikes will cause up to $500M hit to 2023 earnings Manhunt for murderer closes Pennsylvania schools Truth Social gets an extension in Digital World deal: reports Watch Live: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial Biden praises Medal of Honor recipient for rewriting ‘fate of four families’ Oklahoma follows Florida in allowing PragerU in schools McConnell brushes off medical incident, touts ‘busy’ August in Senate return 13 percent of GOP in CNN poll say 2020 election charges should disqualify Trump if true Schumer urges House Republicans to drop demands on government funding McConnell says Senate to pass first funding bills next week Hispanic Democrats want Biden to cut the red tape for migrants Superbugs threaten us all — it’s time for Congress to act Trump to attend Iowa, Iowa State football game Texas officials, Paxton attorneys trade scathing opening statements in impeachment trial Biden administration announces joint conservation efforts with environmental groups  Comer subpoenas Mayorkas and Secret Service, DHS staffers in Hunter Biden probe New Biden student loan repayment plan enrolls 4 million borrowers Why Trump must drop out Voters head to polls in Rhode Island and Utah Father of woman killed in Maui wildfires sues government for negligence 44 percent of Republican-aligned voters ‘seriously concerned’ about Trump charges: survey New York AG asks judge to sanction Trump, legal team for raising failed arguments US moves toward recall of 52M air bag inflators over explosion concerns Watch live: Biden awards Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor  United restarts flights after tech issue forces ground stop First Russian pilot defects to Ukraine, says others should follow Will Hurd knocks Ramaswamy’s foreign policy as ‘always wrong, never in doubt’ How the Texas ban on mifepristone could jeopardize telemedicine for everyone Sparks fly as Paxton pleads not guilty in Texas impeachment trial Biden tests negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday, will mask around others All 19 defendants in Trump’s Georgia case plead not guilty, waive arraignments Republicans ask Buttigieg for information on ‘disturbing’ aviation, rail safety failures Almost 2 in 3 in DC poll would vote to find Trump guilty in 2020 election case Trump widens lead over DeSantis to 34 points: CNN poll America’s broken child care system deserves a permanent fix The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Washington’s back-to-school week Texas AG Ken Paxton can’t be compelled to testify in impeachment trial, rules Lt. Gov. Patrick Government asks to postpone meeting in Santos trial to continue negotiations Twitter whistleblower joining Biden administration Whoopi Goldberg misses ‘View’ season premiere after testing positive for COVID Texas Senate rejects motion to dismiss Paxton impeachment charges Ukraine will never be a Russian colony again Prosecutors ask Congress for help in ‘race against time’ to protect children from AI dangers Tropical wave has 90% chance of formation, could become a hurricane later this week Progressive advocacy group Indivisible endorsing Biden reelection bid Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ looks to challenge Blackburn for Senate Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring Bolton on Ramaswamy’s Ukraine position: He ’emulates Trump every time he can’ Here are the best and worst places to retire: survey Small businesses can’t afford a government shutdown Best and worst states for securing concert tickets Rising: September 5, 2023 Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Georgia election interference case, waives arraignment GOP spending battle intensifies as conservative House lawmaker pokes Senate: ‘Saddle up’ McConnell does not have seizure disorder, did not suffer stroke, says Capitol physician WSJ argues against banning Trump from ballot on constitutional grounds Watch live: White House holds press briefing Taiwan’s green energy gamble   Video: Michigan officer saves toddler during traffic stop Strong data will allow Fed to ‘proceed carefully’ on rates, governor says The 14th Amendment can’t stop Trump — at least not yet US Open fan sang Hitler ‘anthem,’ German player Zverev says ‘Soft landing summer’: Goldman Sachs cuts recession odds to 15 percent The judge defending Clarence Thomas has his own ethical conundrum Nate Silver: A ‘McConnell moment’ for Biden could give Trump a second term CDC warns doctors to be on lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria Court strikes down Alabama congressional map in scathing opinion Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut through end of year Trump vows to end ‘madness’ of EV push Trump support at 47 percent in New Hampshire poll Musk accuses ADL of ‘trying to kill’ X, threatens lawsuit The world is running out of ‘inflection points’ in the war against authoritarian rule Biden picks former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel Senate Democrat asks Roberts to investigate Alito It’s still Donald Trump’s party: Why the GOP can’t escape his grip Ukraine surpasses Syria for highest casualties from cluster munitions Biden campaign unveils new TV ad during NFL season kickoff Republicans are at war with corporate America over diversity Navy, Air Force, Army secretaries call on Tuberville to end hold on promotions White House attacks House Republicans over fentanyl Press: Yes, the campaign is underway — but way too soon   From Nemtsov to Prigozhin: The evolution of Putin’s hit list and what it means for Russia Trump dismisses Democrats’ arguments he could be removed from ballot under 14th Amendment Too old to serve? A cause worth amending the Constitution Fact-checking the misinformation attacks on the EPA’s clean car standards We’ll know very quickly how Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will end First lady tests positive for COVID Don’t make taxpayers fund Smithsonian’s Marxist Latino museum When will the fall colors peak near me? Ohio’s ‘offensive’ national forest name may change The Hill’s Morning Report — McCarthy, McConnell face challenges as Congress returns  Senate returns as funding clock ticks McConnell facing increasing scrutiny as Senate reconvenes after latest freeze-up McCarthy faces political minefield on Biden impeachment Fears of peace talks with Putin rise amid US squabbling COVID-19 raises anxiety at start of new school year Driver crashes into a Texas Denny’s, injuring 23 people Proud Boys, Oath Keepers prosecutions set stage for Trump DC trial