The Hill Articles: August 2, 2024

Americans lack trust in Secret Service to protect candidates post-Trump shooting: Survey Harris campaign hits JD Vance in fiery Happy Birthday message Aurora borealis could be seen in New York, Idaho George Conway slams Trump for avoiding debate with Harris: ‘Wuss’ Pentagon rescinds plea deal for accused plotters of 9/11 attacks UAW chief: Trump has ‘never supported working class people’ Geraldo Rivera calls Trump’s NABJ comments on Harris ‘insulting’ Boeing Starliner crew still in space, with options open for return trip Austin to send fighter jets, keep carrier group in Middle East for Israel defense Abbott announces Nov. 5 special election to replace late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Harvard’s interim president appointed to stay through 2026-27 school year Turkey blocks Instagram access Stocks sink on sour jobs report Secret Service takes more blame for Trump shooting Most Dems in new survey approve of Buttigieg, Kelly on Harris VP shortlist Top House Republican launches review of 9/11 plea deals Appeals court extends emissions deadline in ‘Cancer Alley’ case Karl Rove predicts Harris will soon lead Trump in national polling average Harris campaign eager to maintain its momentum GOP protests marijuana rescheduling  Giuliani’s bankruptcy formally dismissed, freeing Georgia election workers to seek $148M  Secret Service pledges changes after Trump assassination attempt, but says communication issues ‘not an easy fix’ Evening Report — Jobs data ‘flashing red’ ahead of election Trump vows to ‘unleash hell’ on Harris at Atlanta rally Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug no longer in shortage House Dem report finds some OB-GYNs are not getting abortion training despite sicker patients Italian boxer apologizes amid Olympics gender controversy FTC to probe stubbornly high grocery prices Court sides against EPA, extends emissions deadline for facility in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ Mark Robinson says wife had abortion in new ad in NC governor’s race Kids safety bills face threats in House Jordan launches probe into Smith deputy on Jan. 6 case Shapiro says Trump has ‘buyer’s remorse’ on Vance Hunter Biden sentencing on gun charges set for Nov. 13 Trump’s Jan. 6 case officially back in Judge Chutkan’s hands after immunity ruling NABJ president: Trump interview delayed over fact-checking dispute, not audio issues Marc Fogel’s sister: Omission from prisoner swap like being ‘stabbed in the back’ GOP Rep. Perry knocks prisoner swap: ‘Like trading a rifle for a spoon’ Watch: Secret Service director updates media on Trump shooter investigation Justice Department sues TikTok over alleged children’s privacy law violations Jamie Dimon: US should elect president who works to ‘unite us’ Harris beefs up campaign staff with Obama veterans Manhattan DA dismisses as ‘frivolous’ Trump’s latest push for judge’s recusal Rising: August 2, 2024 Harris secures enough votes to be Democratic nominee for president Group of senators introduces bill to end military draft What does ‘ending the war’ in Gaza mean to the next American president? Harris campaign calls Trump ‘too scared’ to debate, says he ‘needs to man up’ White House hits back at Vance for crediting Trump with prisoner swap 12:30 Report — Harris set for weekend decision on VP pick We need unwavering bipartisanship for a homeownership rebirth in 2025 Stocks sell off on recession fears after weak jobs report Charlamagne tha God on Trump’s racial attacks of Harris: ‘I don’t give a damn’ John Bolton dismisses link between prisoner swap and US election Warren hammers Powell over jobs report: ‘Cut rates now’ What does Kamala Harris really stand for? Pritzker says Trump ‘bewildered’ by Harris, new Dem excitement Ghost jobs haunt job seekers amid America’s labor shortage Record-breaking wildfires at home are endangering US troops abroad Intel to cut 15,000 jobs after ‘disappointing’ second quarter results Lessons from a forgotten presidential assassination attempt American Bar task force calls on lawyers to defend against threats to democracy Shapiro is a dream Democratic vice presidential nominee, but he’s Jewish McConnell compares Biden Supreme Court reforms to Jan. 6 300 days later, Netanyahu must be brave and bold for hostages Senate committee adds $21 billion to defense bill McCarthy: NABJ interview showed ‘great thing’ about Trump Trump on facing Harris: ‘Right now I say, why should I do a debate?’ Trump calls US-Russia prisoner swap ‘a win for Putin’ Mark Kelly’s past surveillance balloon venture presents political target More than 100 national parks are waiving entrance fees on Sunday: Here’s why Will Trump dump Vance? Biden had ‘very direct’ meeting with Netanyahu after assassinations Trader Joe’s has a bunch of new products this month A Starbucks fall menu leak announces 3 brand new drinks Ball’s 140th Anniversary Mason jars are instant collector’s items Schumer: Trump afraid to debate ‘strong Black woman’ Harris At WTO there’s a climate emergency, but not in international relations Gingrich: Fix America by reestablishing accountability Simone Biles jabs Trump: ‘I love my Black job’ Have student debt? Make sure you didn’t miss this email US adds 114K jobs in July, jobless rate rises to 4.3 percent This is why party platforms still matter  Trump pushes back: ‘I’m a lot of things, but weird I’m not’ Bringing Japan and South Korea together as U.S. security partners Morning Report — Historic swap frees U.S. hostages from Russia Keep it simple, Kamala, and ride the wave to victory  Study finds major Earth systems likely on track to collapse: 5 things to know House Democrats hone in on Tim Walz for Harris ticket Social workers advocacy group endorses Harris for president GOP senators fear ugly campaign after ‘uncomfortable’ Trump outburst on race How well does Harris know her running mate choices? GOP accuses Harris of ‘hiding’ from press. Most Dems don’t care — for now Harris campaign announces $310M fundraising haul in July Biden, Harris greet Americans freed from Russia at Air Force base