The Hill Articles: August 21, 2024

August 21
Here are the Republican speakers at the DNC Landrieu: We have won every day since Harris announced her campaign Pelosi uses convention stage to highlight Trump’s role in Jan. 6 attack Oprah hits Trump: ‘Decency and respect are on the ballot’ Live updates: Walz’s stirring speech closes Day 3 of DNC Buttigieg says Trump, Vance selling ‘darkness’ Shapiro warns against Trump in fiery convention speech Jeffries on Trump: ‘Bro, we broke up with you for a reason’ Shapiro lauds Walz ahead of convention speech: Harris ‘made the exact right pick’ Trump role in Jan. 6 riot becomes focal point at Dem convention Georgia Republican: Voting for Harris means ‘you’re a patriot’ FAA refers 43 more unruly passenger cases to FBI for investigation Hamas hostage’s parents deliver emotional speech at DNC, urging for hostage deal RFK Jr. qualifies for Arizona ballot Ron Johnson says Trump, Kennedy joining forces would be ‘fabulous’ Trump on AI-generated Taylor Swift images: ‘I don’t know anything about them’ Crypto’s ‘unprecedented’ spending Schumer signals 2025 climate hopes Why are so many people wearing camo at the DNC? Judy Woodruff issues apology following Trump Gaza comments Tim Ryan shrugs off threat of RFK Jr. endorsing Trump Trump jokes about Mark Robinson’s weight at North Carolina rally  Hospitals cheer noncompete ruling EPA determines formaldehyde causes cancer, in step toward regulation Gaza deal elusive Steep jobs data revision Vance encourages Democrats to ‘pump the brakes’ on Trump rhetoric Trump attacks ‘Divine Nine’ sororities, Harris for attending ‘very unimportant’ boulé Evening Report — Walz steps into spotlight as bio draws scrutiny Teamsters boss suggests Democratic convention snubbed him to protect ‘corporate elitists’ Telecom company to pay $1 million fine for Biden deepfake robocall Harris builds 13-point lead over Trump with women: Poll Minnesota’s Gwen Walz makes her mark on the Democrats’ national campaign Welch says vulnerable Democrats ‘doing the right thing’ by skipping convention RFK Jr. inches closer to Trump Human Rights Campaign president to address Democratic convention Watch live: Tim Walz takes the stage at DNC Day 3 Walz set to introduce himself to nation  Biden speaks with Netanyahu as cease-fire deal hangs in the balance Study explores lawmakers’ slave-holding ancestors  MIT: Newest students less diverse due to Supreme Court affirmative action decision RFK Jr. to deliver address on ‘path forward’ amid speculation he could back Trump 60 percent of supermarket baby foods are unhealthy: Research Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt Trump ‘happy’ for role in Biden ‘demise’: ‘He’s an angry man now’ Trump hits back at Obamas: ‘Do I still have to stick to policy?’ ACLU accuses Oregon police department of spying on progressive activists Trump Jr. says it would be good to have RFK Jr. at an agency to ‘blow it up’ Crypto industry spending ‘unprecedented’ money on 2024 election: Report Lawmakers say US firms conducting drug trials in Xinjiang hospitals Biden senior adviser Steve Benjamin: Harris support is ‘electric’ Harris’s prioritization of abortion is an unprecedented and risky strategy A new COVID vaccine is coming soon – but will it still be free? Pelosi, who helped push Biden out, to take convention stage Texas AG Ken Paxton executes search warrants in major Democratic county in election fraud probe Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charges New AI-powered tool could help predict heat waves, link them to climate change House Education Committee subpoenas Columbia officials in antisemitism investigation Harris campaign targets Asian Americans in battleground states in new ads Trump claims expected jobs data correction is pro-Democrat conspiracy Charlamagne tha God: Trump’s lack of energy shows ‘he don’t wanna be there no more’ Trump says loyalty can be ‘hit and miss’ as ex-staffers show up at Democratic convention Watermelon wrapping used to hide 2 tons of meth, CBP says Psychedelics can kill: The FDA was right to reject MDMA-assisted therapy Rising: August 21, 2024 Black women motivated to vote this year, say 2024 most important election of their lives: Poll Trump’s climate plans are not just unscientific, they’re also weird. What to watch for on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention From ‘Espresso’ to ‘Respect,’ the roll call songs used for each state at the DNC 12:30 Report — Democrats’ ‘Era’s Tour’ Ramaswamy says he talked to Trump about ‘substantial role’ in possible administration Bangladesh’s Gen Z ‘revolution’ shouldn’t come through religious violence   Trump says it’s ‘pretty sad’ for Democrats to focus on him at convention Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas after prison stabbing DeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in key Florida races Watch: Trump, Vance zero in on national security at North Carolina campaign stop   New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell dead at 87 Cornel West cleared to appear on Maine ballot The Balkans are a simmering powder keg — it’s time for NATO to turn down the heat  Ukraine hits Moscow in major drone attack, Russia says CNN’s Jake Tapper knocks Walz’s IVF claims: ‘That’s not accurate’ New Jersey canceling $100M in medical debt Montana abortion protection measure will be on November ballot Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Pelosi interview with Colbert Netanyahu is threatening regional war to save his career Vance makes pitch to RFK Jr., supporters Trump says son Barron will attend university in New York GOP veterans write to Walz criticizing ‘misrepresentations’ of service Blinken ends ninth Mideast trip without cease-fire agreement Economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than previously reported Beshear dismisses potential Cabinet role: ‘I’m right where I need to be’ Brit Hume: Michelle Obama speech at Democratic convention ‘just terrific’ The global order is at stake in November Mpox declared global health emergency: What to know Trump asks comedian Theo Von if cocaine is a ‘stronger up’ Trump slams New York governor’s speech at DNC: ‘Nastiest speaker’ Look out — Republicans are defecting from Trump’s MAGA army in droves University of Nebraska-Lincoln closing diversity, inclusion office Rove: Democrats falling ‘in line’ and in love’ with Harris What could a Trump-Musk government efficiency commission solve? Let’s end health care inequality in the justice system Half of voting-age Gen Zers have ‘very little’ trust in presidency: Polling  Walz better liked than Vance: Survey Harris vs. Trump, joy vs. fear Democrats have lost young men to the GOP — Tim Walz can win them back  Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after clashes outside Democratic convention  A plan to address political violence before Election Day Trump needs to realize how many people hate him before it’s too late Trump says he likes and respects Obama: ‘He’s a nice gentleman’ Tim Walz owes Democrats some answers on ‘gender identity’ and children Is Kamala setting herself up for a Dewey-versus-Truman defeat?  Bill O’Reilly: Trump doesn’t do the adviser thing Morning Report — Obamas assail Trump; predict `uphill’ Harris contest Democrats stifle doubts about Harris’s campaign proposals Protests are distant sideshow at DNC — so far Bill Clinton, boosting Harris, returns to a changed party Walz set for most impactful speech of life at Democratic convention Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes as troops advance in Russia  How Harris wants to handle Gaza at the Democratic convention Lobbying World: Apple alum jumps to auto industry trade association Gaetz scores big win over McCarthy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries Peltola, 2 Republicans advance in Alaska House race The Obama Show thrills Democrats: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the Democratic convention 5 memorable moments from DNC’s second night Arizona Supreme Court tosses lawsuit seeking to stop abortion rights ballot measure Obama warns of ‘tight race’ ahead, ‘dangerous’ return of Trump Anderson Cooper: Michelle Obama delivered ‘most powerful political speech I’ve ever heard’