The Hill Articles: August 14, 2024

Texas AG threatens to sue Dallas over gun ban at state fair Harris to call for federal ban on price-gouging in Friday speech Vance says he’d like to debate Walz ‘more than once’ FTC bans fake online reviews, testimonials Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns  Police ID suspect at Trump’s Virginia campaign office Trump leads Harris nationally by 1 point: Poll Luntz: Trump ‘committing political suicide’ as Harris seizes ‘intensity advantage’ WHO: mpox a global health emergency Tim Walz agrees to Oct. 1 VP debate Walz above water but relatively unknown in Pennsylvania: Poll GOP divided over how to beat Harris Mpox is a global emergency, WHO says. Is it spreading the US? Kids online safety bill hits roadblock in the House Arizona Supreme Court allows ‘unborn human being’ language for abortion amendment voter pamphlet Walz knocks Trump’s AI crowd claims Iranian-backed cyber group ramps up phishing against Israel, US targets: Google Trump attempts to focus on economy in North Carolina speech Harris tip plan puzzles Democrats Most voters in new poll say economy, immigration most important issues in 2024 Harris support grows in key swing states Vance rallies against Harris, Walz at Michigan campaign event Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot Putin faces dilemma on Kursk after ‘tremendous’ blow from Ukraine, says ex-ambassador Judge rules UCLA must prevent protests from blocking Jewish students’ access to class Evening Report — Harris steams toward nominating convention Top adviser: ‘Not true’ Trump regrets picking Vance as running mate Study finds bursts of rapid aging at 44, 60 Americans split on whether Trump, Harris favored to win in November: Survey Ukraine hits Russian air bases with drone and missile attacks Olympic boxer’s cyberbullying lawsuit names Elon Musk, JK Rowling Texas sues Biden administration over nursing home staffing rule Harris edges Trump in Pennsylvania poll, backed by majority of women Lawyer removed from Dominion case over ‘truly egregious misconduct’ Oil prices vacillate amid Middle East tensions Georgia Republican urges more GOP support for Harris: ‘Reclaim this country’s future’ More positive polling signs emerge for Harris  1,000+ veterans, military family members bash Trump, Vance attacks on Walz’s record Watch: Trump in North Carolina lays out economic messaging 5 things to know about US v. Google WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern Instagram failed to address majority of comments targeting female politicians: Study Listen to the modern-day Jeremiahs denouncing Israel’s war in Gaza Biden administration releases national heat strategy Do Harris, Trump have a plan to protect Americans online?  Megyn Kelly: Trump’s ‘rambling’ is boring and probably ‘age-related’ Iran is weaker than we think. It’s time to take advantage. Rising: August 14 2024 Trump casts ballot during early voting for Florida primary The Switch Up — Remembering Michael Brown, 10 years later Ex-Trump officials argue Biden’s drug pricing efforts are ‘backfiring’ Watch: JD Vance speaks at campaign event in Michigan Domestic politics always affect hostage deals Biden demands Austin Tice’s ‘immediate release’ from Syria on 12-year anniversary of disappearance Watch: White House holds press briefing following low July inflation report Ernesto strengthens to hurricane as thousands in Caribbean are without power Mark Cuban: Trump’s Silicon Valley backers have ‘lost ‎the connection to real world’ Harris picks up ‘double haters’ as Democratic enthusiasm jumps: Poll Republicans must fix, not repeal, the Inflation Reduction Act   12:30 Report — Harris in the hot seat over pro-Trump proposal Carville on call for Biden to withdraw: ‘I became the person I’ve always hated’ Elon Musk is gunning for a role in government if Trump wins — it’s a terrible idea.  Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot Russia moving troops from Kaliningrad to Kursk to repel Ukraine attack, official says Humanity’s future hinges on smarter AI use Harris needs to sideline the Clintons and the Obamas at the convention Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run for reelection Carville says Harris is more likely to win by larger margin than Trump 4 people shot on Virginia State University’s campus How ‘Low energy Trump’ can turn it up to win in November Democrats tap former Houston mayor to replace Sheila Jackson Lee on ballot Begala: Trump campaign strategy ‘nutty at best’ when former president is in charge Harris narrowly leads Trump in nearly all battleground states: Cook poll Is it finally game over for Donald Trump?  Harris, Walz and spouses to tour Pennsylvania by bus ahead of convention Trump needs someone to tell him the truth: He’s losing Trump blames technology for ‘somewhat different and strange’ voice in Musk interview Haberman: Trump ‘trying pretty hard’ to bait Harris into fight about race Has the Supreme Court made the Jan. 6 case against Trump impossible? Ex-White House aide says Trump won’t ‘be happy’ staying on message: ‘It’s not who he is’ Trump’s hush money judge refuses third recusal request  Poll shows Sheehy with 6-point lead over Tester in Montana Harris campaign launches $90M media blitz for end of August Annual inflation falls below 3 percent for first time since March 2021 Lost in space and asleep at the wheel: The US space program is cratering  UAW president: ‘Trump doesn’t care about working-class people’ Harris is trying to run a no-substance campaign. Does she believe in anything? Harris has advantage over Trump on honesty, discipline: Poll 3 ideas to restore faith in the federal government  Morning Report — Harris, Trump compete in NC; Omar wins primary The Memo: Harris campaign faces big question — what to do about Biden?  Harris blindsided Democrats with ‘no tax on tips’ plan GOP assault on Walz’s military record evokes swift-boat attacks DNC to launch billboards in North Carolina, hitting Trump on Social Security Kids online safety bill that had broad Senate support hits roadblock in House Democrats warn Harris must get ready for Trump onslaught Biden’s hopes for Gaza cease-fire diminish despite pressure campaign Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association regroups as CEO departs White House holds creator conference Most women oppose leaving abortion laws to the states, across party lines: Poll Omar gives progressives a needed boost: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries