The Hill Articles: August 1, 2024

Burgum says Russia agreed to prisoner swap because it thinks ‘Trump’s going to win’ Nate Silver dubs presidential race a ‘toss-up’ Tennessee GOP. Rep Andy Ogles fends off primary challenge Blinken: Venezuela opposition candidate ‘won the most votes’ Brittney Griner says she’s ‘overwhelmed with joy’ for Americans freed from Russia in prisoner swap Two-year law license suspension recommended for Jeff Clark Former CIA chief: Prisoner swap a ‘remarkable display’ of ‘successful’ diplomacy by Biden administration Kirby on prisoner deal trade-off: ‘Nobody’s delighted’  NRA issues rare endorsement of Democrat in backing Peltola Biden, Harris hold call with Netanyahu amid growing tensions in region Senate, House set for clash over HHS funding bill Johnson and McConnell: Prisoner swap with Russia ‘does little to discourage Putin’ Senate reauthorizes water projects bill Koch-backed group knocks Tester, Casey with new ad buy bashing Bidenomics Lemon sues Musk over scrapped show Plea deal for 9/11 terrorists draws blowback from families, Republicans Detained Americans released in long-awaited prisoner swap Senate GOP sinks tax deal 5 things to know about the major US-Russia prisoner swap What historic prisoner swap means for US-Russia relations Fallout over Trump’s race comments grows  Brown leading Moreno by 4 points in Senate race: Poll Evening Report — ‘Their brutal ordeal is over’ Trump campaign says it raised $139M in July Johnny Cash statue at US Capitol set for September reveal Actor Kal Penn says Harris should choose Buttigieg as running mate Live updates: Biden praises allies in celebrating largest prisoner swap since Cold War Flavor Flav, Alexis Ohanian help pay Vanderbilt Olympian’s rent Biden administration to pay Western farmers to conserve water Apple asks judge to dismiss DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit Here’s who Russia, US released in prisoner swap Senator negotiators advance more than $1 trillion in 2025 government funding Senate unanimously passes biannual water projects bill Cracks in a gear, pilot’s decision to keep flying caused Japan Osprey crash: Air Force Trump makes new push for hush money judge recusal, citing Harris  Harris Faulkner criticizes ABC’s Rachel Scott for ’emotional’ start to Trump interview Senate GOP blocks bipartisan bill to expand child tax credit Who is Vadim Krasikov, Russia’s priority prisoner in historic swap? Gershkovich requested interview with Putin in Russian form finalizing his release Trump presses for details on prisoner swap with Russia Watch live: Harris delivers eulogy for late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Vance: Prisoners coming home ‘a testament to Trump’s strength’ Utah Supreme Court upholds block on near-total abortion ban Rising: August 1, 2024 US faces growing threats, and we’re woefully unprepared. Here’s how to fix that. Watch live: White House holds briefing after Americans released from Russia in large prisoner swap Don Lemon files suit against Elon Musk over canceled X show Judging Biden’s Supreme Court reform plan Lawmakers welcome freed Americans from Russia, warn of ‘mixed blessing’ Bolton says Middle East already in ‘wider war’ after Iran, Lebanon attacks 12:30 Report — Trump draws pushback over Harris race comments; WSJ reporter freed The human body is the next cyber battlefield — and I’m living proof   Schumer introduces bill to strip Trump’s presidential immunity Survey reveals traits Americans want most in a president Watch live: Biden gives remarks on release of Gershkovich, Whelan from Russia House Democrat hits Trump’s ‘bigotry and ignorance’ over Harris attack Appeals court rejects Trump’s challenge to hush money gag order Bill O’Reilly: ABC’s Scott, Trump both ‘blew it’ during NABJ panel How the international community can help save Venezuela Trump’s outdated, shock-jock politics are flopping with Black voters   Minnesota’s case to put Coach Walz in as VP University of California president to step down after 5-year term Experts say nuclear energy bill is proof of bipartisan consensus Harris faces calls to address mass incarceration, drop prosecutor vs. criminal line Trump ‘did crap the bed’ at NABJ conference: CNN conservative pundit As early wage access grows in popularity, regulation debate ensues Vance hits Biden over ‘sweetheart deal’ with 9/11 terrorists Stephen A. Smith blasts Trump NABJ speech as ‘immature’ Why a second Trump presidency could be devastating for the Far East  House GOP threatens to subpoena Columbia University over antisemitism investigation Why JD Vance’s world ain’t my Appalachia, either It costs more to drive in these US states than anywhere else, according to new report Hogan slams Trump over NABJ race comments: ‘The American people deserve better’ Booker: Trump’s NABJ remarks an effort to ‘deflect and divide’ Is Donald Trump cool now? Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan released in massive US-Russia prisoner exchange The unintended consequences of Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ plan  Sununu urges GOP to cut down on ‘distracting rhetoric’ Biden admin proposes free family seating mandate for airlines America’s shortsighted, lopsided capitalism was never built to last Israel says Hamas’s military wing chief killed in airstrike last month Vance’s disparagement of childless Americans will haunt the GOP Defending Lady Liberty: Can democracies no longer win wars? Russia is using American journalists as pawns on its geopolitical chessboard  Morning Report — Trump triggers bipartisan criticism on Harris race comments Watch Live: The Nuclear Frontier, Securing America’s Energy Future Trump splits with GOP lawmakers on national security, raising alarm Drug companies confident Medicare price deals won’t hit bottom lines Harris courts swing voters with fracking reversal Harris ramps up pressure on Trump for debate Harris veepstakes thrills Democrats as they look beyond 2024 Republicans lodge last-ditch protest against marijuana rescheduling Student loans, transgender protections: Supreme Court set to take up major education cases