The Hill Articles: August 20, 2024

Michelle Obama tells DNC ‘hope is making a comeback’ with Harris Live updates: Obama warns ‘fired up’ DNC crowd against ‘dangerous’ Trump return Michelle Obama: Who’s going to tell Trump the presidency is a ‘Black job’? Emhoff pulls back curtain on blended Harris family in convention speech Actor Wendell Pierce gives message to Black men: ‘There’s blood on that ballot box’ New York’s top court upholds state’s mail-in voting law  Pritzker says Harris ‘spent 4 years’ cleaning up Trump’s ‘mess’ Kate Cox says ‘nothing pro family about abortion bans’ at DNC appearance Plouffe says Sun Belt ‘back in play’ thanks to ‘breath of fresh air’ from Harris campaign Harris blasts Trump for saying he has ‘no regrets’ about end of Roe v. Wade Schumer tells DNC that Trump ‘peddles antisemitic stereotypes’ Newsom: Speculation about RFK Jr. backing Trump ‘disappointing’ but ‘unsurprising’ From Lil Jon to Rudy, DNC roll call vote features surprise celebrities Democratic Senate campaign chief ‘encouraged’ by races in Florida, Texas House Democrat: Trump presidency could pose risk to US relationship with allies Gaetz fends off primary challenge in Florida, dealing blow to McCarthy Convention host Tony Goldwyn: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé endorsements could be ‘significant’ for Harris Mucarsel-Powell to take on Rick Scott in Florida Senate race GOP seizes on report knocking DHS handling of child migrant cases Trump campaign uses Beyoncé song adopted by Harris Stephanie Grisham tells Democratic convention Trump mocks his own supporters Whitney Fox wins Florida Democratic primary to challenge Luna in House race Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug dramatically cuts risk of diabetes, company says The Walz family’s infertility journey What does the permitting bill mean for climate change? Cease-fire talks approach breaking point as Hamas, Israel trade blame Federal judge blocks FTC noncompete ban Trump says he’s open to giving RFK Jr. role in administration Live results: Matt Gaetz faces primary challenger in Florida Live results: Alaska at-large primary Gwen Walz shares fertility treatment she and her husband used to have children Queen Elizabeth says Trump was ‘very rude,’ book claims Secretary Musk? Army under scrutiny in 2023 Maine mass shooting Who is Jack Schlossberg? JFK’s grandson speaks at DNC Schumer tackles SALT cap ‘Way past time’ US elects woman as president, actor Sean Astin says ‘I did what you’re not supposed to’: Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips on ‘principled’ run vs. Biden Evening Report — Obamas bring star wattage to DNC Should you get a COVID shot now or wait for the updated booster? University of Missouri tells student group to rename its ‘Welcome Black BBQ’ event Potential rail stoppage in Canada has US businesses worried Trump defends Fed criticism: ‘It doesn’t mean that they have to listen’ Trump dismisses likability as a key election issue Obamas set to headline Day 2 of DNC  Utah sues federal government for control of public lands June trial set for man accused of trying to assassinate Kavanaugh Trump says he has ‘no regrets’ about Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade Army failed to help reservist before deadly Maine shooting: Report New York’s high court rules voting early by mail is constitutional  Biden: Phil Donahue will be ‘sorely missed’ RFK Jr. running mate Shanahan: Decision on joining forces with Trump not ‘easy’ Harris campaign knocks Trump over event in ‘KKK capital of Michigan’ Harris leads Trump by 8 points in key Nebraska district: Survey Watch live: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama speaking at DNC day 2 Noncompete Ban: FTC needs a pause, companies need a plan  Survey shows Latinos more interested in voting with Biden out of race Condé Nast partners with OpenAI Fixing the broken inspector general system 2024 Democratic platform emphasizes economic case for climate action What to watch as Obamas take center stage on Day 2 of Democratic convention Vance knocks Beshear over pregnancy from rape remark Election forecaster moves North Carolina presidential race to ‘toss-up’ Congress, Biden unite on substantive action to prevent stillbirths US birthrate hits new low, CDC data shows Rising: August 20, 2024 Schumer: Voting rights will be first priority in 2025 if Democrats control Congress Kamala Harris’s economy will be even worse than Biden’s 10 more states join DOJ antitrust case against Live Nation, Ticketmaster SiriusXM inks multiyear deal with ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcaster Democrats push back on Trump’s claims of ‘coup’ to oust Biden Megyn Kelly ripped for post on HBCUs Watch: Trump campaigns in Michigan with remarks focused on crime The dangers of Ozempic: Why we need more oversight  Harris leading Trump by 3 points in Virginia survey 12:30 Report — Dems pull out the heavy hitters: The Obamas Economic incentives could finally move Russia on Ukraine Why is former Trump official Stephanie Grisham speaking at DNC? Shapiro says Scott Perry ‘full of s‑‑‑’ for trying to contest Biden’s 2020 victory but not his own Schumer pledges to end cap on SALT deductions after 2025 Trump vows to ax power plant rule, noncommittal on EV tax credit Watch: JD Vance speaks on crime at campaign event in Wisconsin How to fix America’s federal finances Slim majorities now say marijuana negatively impacts society, users: Gallup Texas grid on track to hit record demand amid blazing heat Court-packing is still a ‘bonehead idea,’ Mr. President FAA requiring Boeing 787 inspections after LATAM midair dive US sanctions ex-Haitian president for drug trafficking Judge rules Va. district can’t block transgender student from girls tennis team Brazil’s president is on the wrong side of history   Trump posts fake AI images of Taylor Swift, fans Warnock knocks Trump for ‘weaponizing … symbols of the faith’ Philippines to host US visa processing center for Afghan allies Judge rejects Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss tax trial Number of people looking for a job spikes in latest Fed survey There’s still a FAFSA crisis — here’s what colleges can do now BMW recalling 720K vehicles over short-circuit concerns Harley-Davidson hits brakes on DEI Labor Day weekend travel bookings up 9 percent: AAA Ukraine’s lessons for Russia and the West  DOJ seeks to protect Trump in 2020 DC protest lawsuit   Edgar Bronfman Jr. makes multibillion dollar bid for Paramount Rove: Trump needs ‘much more disciplined message’ Why the Supreme Court punted on regulating social media Menendez asks for guilty verdicts to be thrown out Voters have to elect Kamala to find out what she’ll do Ex-Trump aide Grisham among GOP speakers expected to address DNC White House, Congress clash over the future of government employees working remotely Raskin to Vance: ‘They tried to kill your predecessor’ Trump and Vance take aim at the military Israel says it recovered bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza Trump defends personal attacks against Harris: ‘I’ve always spoken my mind’ How the UK’s Tory fracture may foretell a GOP break with Trump   Matthew Perry, ketamine and America’s doctor-to-dealer pipeline Planned Parenthood providing free vasectomies and abortion pills during DNC In Colombia, Harry and Meghan’s harmful ‘smoke and mirrors’ faux-statecraft Morning Report — Biden, Hillary Clinton hail Harris, pillory Trump Michelle Obama to give DNC a glimpse of Democrats’ dream candidate Republicans worry Trump blowing their chances for Senate majority Democrats divided over permitting reform’s climate math Vulnerable Dems lead list of lawmakers skipping convention Bottom Line: CrowdStrike applies lobbying patch Schools brace for lessons on the Harris-Trump election, stressing neutrality for teachers Watch live: Harris to rally in Wisconsin on Night 2 of DNC Biden makes late speech and exit, hailing Harris while trolling Trump 5 memorable moments from DNC’s first night 5 takeaways from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention Trump to participate in Fox News town hall after debate doesn’t materialize Beshear hits Trump, Vance over abortion in DNC speech