The Hill Articles: September 7, 2023

Noem says she would be Trump’s running mate ‘in a heartbeat’ What are depleted Uranium munitions?  Biden campaign co-chair: ‘One-trick pony’ Republicans only talk about Biden’s age Comer: ‘I do believe we have the votes for impeachment inquiry’ Pence says Trump was wrong to blame GOP midterm losses on abortion issue MTG and Ken Buck feud over treatment of Jan. 6 defendants Pentagon warns Tuberville blockade could bring Senate to ‘complete shutdown’ Protesters interrupt Navarro remarks after guilty verdict US repositioning forces in Niger in ‘precautionary’ move Watchdog calls for more EPA enforcement on cancer-causing benzene Microsoft funding new approach for carbon removal Florida high court to hear abortion ban challenge ‘Largest number of claims ever filed’: 17M people validated to receive Facebook settlement payment Vance and Markey clash in Senate over anti-mask mandate bill Ex-Trump advisor convicted in Jan. 6 battle Florida’s abortion rights on the line in state supreme court arguments Watchdog knocks local EPA staff for response to lead contamination in Michigan city’s water Democrats wake up to red flags over Biden’s latest poll numbers Kentucky launches sports betting Powerful interests, not small inventors, will benefit from Patent Office proposals Jim Jordan seeks docs from Jack Smith’s dealings with attorney in Trump classified records fight DOJ’s case against Google Colorado lawmakers urge BLM to conduct full review of plans to expand Utah oil facility Employee happiness falls to three-year low Kavanaugh ‘hopeful’ Supreme Court will take ‘concrete steps’ on ethics Russia in the process of conducting ‘sham elections’ in occupied areas of Ukraine: Blinken Miami school board rejects LGBTQ month recognition once again Navarro attorney claims ‘mistrial’ after ex-Trump adviser convicted Trump, Biden lean into football Beshear makes first wager as sports betting legalized in Kentucky Harris says she’s prepared to be president ‘if necessary’ Schiff, Porter atop field in new California Senate survey Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress Names of 43 firefighters added to World Trade Center Memorial Wall ahead of 9/11 anniversary First lady tests negative for COVID-19 days after testing positive CNN says it doesn’t have Ramaswamy town hall planned despite his tweet Trump-Pence feud boils over Japan becomes latest country to launch rocket to the moon: ‘We have a liftoff’  Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, breaking deadlock  Former Navy officers’ ‘Fat Leonard’ convictions vacated Virginia man charged in Jan. 6 attack on DC police officer Fanone Biden tests negative for COVID-19 ahead of India trip DOJ: New Jersey violated Constitution with veterans’ COVID care Watch live: Ken Paxton impeachment trial Ex-British police officers admit to racist, offensive messages about Meghan and other royals UAW president says GM wage, benefit proposal is ‘insulting’ Big Tech knows that age verification is necessary   Beyond the blarney, what does Biden’s Irish American identity actually mean? Oil refineries emit unsafe levels of cancer-causing benzene amid insufficient EPA action: watchdog 6th death in recent weeks reported at Georgia jail where Trump was booked Trump campaign rips Biden’s EV plan as autoworkers ramp up strike threats Trump notifies judge he may try to move Georgia case to federal court Megyn Kelly will interview Trump on radio show Chinese hackers stole signing key used to breach US officials’ emails from Microsoft engineer, company says California lawmakers approve psychedelics decriminalization bill Baran confirmation threatens Biden administration climate targets House Democrats accuse vulnerable NY Republicans of supporting Santos In honor of Bill Richardson, an all-American Latino hero Ohio school board member does Nazi salute during contentious meeting Russia: US plan to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine a ‘criminal act’ Schumer says briefing highlighted ‘unanimity’ on aid to Ukraine DeSantis has heated exchange with audience member over Jacksonville shooting Mental competency tests for politicians over 75 see overwhelming support: poll South Florida city becomes state’s first LGBTQ sanctuary 76 percent in new poll favor age cap for president Biden’s ‘Spirit of Camp David’ is a mere specter of alliance Willis accuses Jordan of ‘illegal intrusion’ into Georgia Trump prosecution in scathing letter Scientists identify ‘opportunity hotspots’ to tackle wildfire-related carbon loss in the US West Sanders joins millionaires’ call for G20 nations to tax ultrarich World is releasing greenhouse gases at level unprecedented in geologic history, scientist says Abortions increased significantly in states bordering those with bans Microsoft says China has ‘honed’ new capability to generate AI images for online influence operations The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Hurricane Lee strengthens; Backdrop falls on Ramaswamy Past lessons are our best guides for the post-pandemic COVID surge Nonprofits investing $500M to help struggling local newsrooms Ohio court dismisses lawsuit over state’s election maps, set to keep same lines in 2024 5 things to know as Biden heads to India for G20 13 presidential centers unify in call for civility, protection of democracy Rising: September 7, 2023 Migrant crisis will ‘destroy’ New York City, mayor says Praying football coach who won Supreme Court case resigns Warren blasts Tuberville’s holds as ‘undermining national security’ How old is too old when it comes to our elected officials? This town is Florida’s first LGBTQ+ sanctuary city Cohen claims Navarro failed to consider consequences before joining ‘cult of Trump’ Ford raised pay for thousands of workers just before union contract expires Russia says five drones shot down one day after market attack Bono, Larry Summers pen op-ed setting goals for G20 summit Harris touring colleges in effort to mobilize younger voters for Biden Ukraine making ‘real progress’ in counteroffensive: Blinken Trump is playing ‘Tariff Man’ again. Here are his latest crazy ideas. Most married women still take husband’s last name: report The race for secure airspace is on, and the good guys might finish last John Dean: Defendants in Georgia election case unlikely to go to trial ‘en masse’ Texas narrowly avoids blackouts as heat stretches on Biden to nominate Michael Whitaker for new FAA head What is the 14th Amendment? Why do some think it could be used against Trump? Hurricane Lee forecast to intensify into possible Category 5 storm Genocide may be underway in Darfur — again Former Michigan judge launches rematch House campaign against John James Feinstein gave daughter power of attorney to focus on work in Congress  Georgia DA moves to shield prospective jurors in Trump case Biden campaign launches ad ahead of G20 highlighting his trip to Kyiv  Joshua Eure named Executive Producer of The Hill video Former attorney in classified docs case says Trump testifying may not be good idea Biden approval rating drops to 39 percent: survey 9/11 families deserve a verdict, not a plea deal — and America does, too Why researchers say they’re a step closer to extending lifespan More than half of Democrats concerned about Biden’s age: poll  2 in 3 Democratic-aligned voters now say Biden should not be nominee: survey Karine Jean-Pierre profiled in Vogue, details Biden asking her to become press secretary Don’t gag defendant Trump. That’s part of his plan. Updated COVID-19 booster coming: What you need to know 58 percent in new poll say Biden’s policies making economy worse Harris: Meeting between Russian, North Korean leaders would be ‘huge mistake’ Most believe Biden was involved with son’s business dealings while vice president: poll How and why the Pentagon is laying the groundwork for an economy on the Moon Trump: Pence making up ‘absolutely false’ stories about him Biden trails Haley, polling neck-and-neck with other Republicans ‘Overly data-dependent’ — how the Fed and the markets keep getting it wrong Christie says latest Trump attack makes him ‘really concerned for his mental health’ The road ahead for self-driving vehicles is littered with complications Almost half in new poll say any Republican would be better than Biden Gender identity and political evil How do spaghetti plots work? Here’s how forecasters predict the paths of hurricanes How to beat Russia: Here’s what Ukraine is doing right on the battlefield Bruce Springsteen postpones September concerts while receiving medical treatment The Hill’s Morning Report — House GOP watch: Budget, impeachment, McCarthy’s future McConnell seeks to calm GOP about his health   Impeachment inquiry, funding could spell trouble for House GOP moderates Congress under the gun on must-pass health bills Why the North Korea-Russia alliance is worrying America COVID spike casts spotlight on America’s elderly political leaders Cities are advertising themselves as ‘climate havens.’ Experts say there’s no such thing