The Hill Articles: August 18, 2024

Former GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock says she’s voting for Harris Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling and others to serve as hosts at DNC   Kevin O’Leary blasts Harris’s proposed economic plans as ‘really bad idea’ Harris slams leaders as ‘coward’ for ‘beating down’ others Tropical Storm Ernesto again strengthens into a hurricane as it nears Canada   First permitted protest at Democratic convention kicks off in Chicago Ferris wheel catches fire in Germany, injuring more than a dozen Trump ‘might win, but he’s not a majority candidate’: Brit Hume  5 things to watch at the Democratic National Convention Democrats see RFK Jr.’s recent moves as signs of desperation UN watchdog ‘extremely concerned’ about safety at Russian-controlled nuclear power plant in Ukraine  Ukraine’s foothold in Kursk ‘getting stronger,’ aims to create buffer zone there: Zelensky Harris launches bus tour of western Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh The Solar Investment Tax Credit is safe from repeal even if Republicans win in 2024  Vance on polls showing Harris lead: ‘We can’t worry about polls, we have to run through the finish line’ Duckworth says Trump is ‘despicable’ for Medal of Honor remarks Here’s who’s speaking at the Democratic National Convention Whatley defends Trump against criticism of Medal of Honor remarks Vance says Trump campaign is expanding messaging beyond loyalists Israel’s greatest threat is time: Gen Z is increasingly unsympathetic toward its cause Goolsbee says lowering interest rates next fall is not a ‘certainty’ Milwaukee mayor urges pro-Palestinian protesters to compare policies of candidates Three terrifying questions loom over the 2024 election Trump to counter Democratic convention with swing-state blitz Seth Moulton says Harris following Biden’s policy of ‘standing by’ Israel while de-escalating Psychedelics are a mental health miracle — so why is the FDA holding back?  Beshear says Harris’s economic plan to ensure ‘capitalism stays within the guardrails’ House Intelligence chair on election meddling: ‘What’s missing here is a response from the administration’ Rep. Moulton says price-gouging plan reveals ‘priorities’ of Harris administration Your Social Security number may have been leaked. Should you freeze your credit? Trump hack raises questions on campaign duty to report election interference Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is a huge strategic error Sen. Graham says Nikki Haley should join him to campaign for Trump Graham says 2024 election ‘is not going to be about abortion’ Kelly says Harris ‘absolutely’ understands the issue on the border Sununu says it will be harder for Trump to beat Harris than Biden Big Labor’s lie can’t disguise the facts: Real wages are up  Pritzker expects Democratic convention to be ‘like a rock concert’ Whitmer says people ‘reading too much’ into price-gouging plan specifics Jeffries defends Harris amid criticism of economic plan Everybody’s talking about space debris, but who will take action? What does academic freedom really mean? Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0 magnitude earthquake Israeli strikes kill 19 people in Gaza ahead of Blinken visit US-backed mission in Haiti struggles to take on gang violence A winning issue for Trump: Repeal the Biden-Harris price controls Harris holds thin lead over Trump as DNC approaches: poll House races uncertain amid Harris’s ascension to Democratic ticket Harris tasked with keeping up Dem momentum at DNC Alaska, Florida and Wyoming hold primaries: Key races to watch Washington state ‘nail-biter’ key to Democrats’ efforts to flip House