The Hill Articles: July 10, 2024

Arkansas abortion rights ballot initiative rejected by secretary of state  Democrat blasts House GOP effort to fine Garland: ‘They want to turn Congress into the Kremlin’  Coons shuts down speculation about Pelosi’s Biden comments: She is ‘capable of speaking clearly’ Fetterman tells Fox host he didn’t see entire Trump, Biden debate  Front-line nations sound alarm at NATO summit: Get tougher on Russia Johnson says world leaders privately telling him they’re ‘concerned’ about Biden Fetterman: ‘I strongly disagree’ with Welch’s call for Biden to drop out NATO: Ukraine on ‘irreversible’ path to membership Welch becomes first Senate Democrat to publicly urge Biden to withdraw from race JFK grandson named Vogue political correspondent Democratic lawmaker doubts Biden would finish a second term   Blumenauer becomes ninth House Democrat calling for Biden to step aside Senate GOP blocks another abortion bill FEMA’s building rules for flood zones Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, speaks out against mask bans Here’s how a Supreme Court justice impeachment works Bill would ban president, lawmakers from buying stocks Pelosi suggests Biden could still exit race, as more cracks emerge in Democratic support Luna moves to force vote on fining Garland $10,000 per day US to resume 500-pound bomb shipments to Israel Huma Abedin, Alex Soros engaged Senate Republicans block bill expressing support for abortion rights NATO declares Ukraine on ‘irreversible’ path to membership 36 percent in new survey say they have side hustle House passes bill to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections Microsoft drops OpenAI seat amid scrutiny Arizona Democrat reveals he’s finished cancer treatment   EPA chief spars with Boebert over Chevron decision: ‘Do you understand the ruling?’ Gender-affirming care restrictions added to Senate NDAA House appropriations panel clears HHS bill that cuts agency funding New York lieutenant governor says Biden should stop campaign Elon Musk wins dismissal of ex-Twitter staffers’ $500M severance suit Reddit Q&A: LGBTQ political questions, answered Pelosi snaps at reporter asking about Biden: ‘Am I speaking English to you?’ As blazes burst across California, Newsom and fire officials urge caution and calm US announces it will move strategic weapons, including hypersonic missiles, to Germany Clooney, uncertainty exacerbate Biden donor gloom Michael Cohen asks Supreme Court to revive Trump retaliation suit  Evening Report — Democrats waffle as election chances dip Newsom stresses unwavering support for Biden during wildfire press conference: ‘This is serious for this state’ Rep. Wexton unveils AI recreation of voice ‘Pod Save America’ host says we’re seeing Biden’s ‘arrogant and small’ side   Senators unveil bipartisan plan to ban president, lawmakers from buying stocks Trump stokes VP speculation Michigan Democratic Senate candidate says Trump is leading Biden in state Houston sweats without power in heat wave Biden to sit for Monday interview with NBC’s Lester Holt Trump says Pelosi trying to convince voters Biden is a ‘mental giant’ Trump offers support for Luna push to hold Garland in contempt 7 states sue to block new Biden transgender nondiscrimination rule Alec Baldwin trial: How long would he go to prison if convicted in ‘Rust’ shooting? Nevada county votes against recount certification Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Thomas, Alito Amazon workers in UK vote in historic union campaign Axelrod: Pelosi’s comments on Biden’s future ‘very significant’ Senior Biden advisers to meet with Senate Democrats on Thursday Rising: July 10, 2024 Michael Douglas says Clooney ditching Biden is ‘valid’ at this point Ritchie Torres calls for ‘serious reckoning’ over Biden: ‘Blindness is not bliss’ DeSantis expected to speak at GOP convention Giuliani hearing devolves into chaos as judge signals bankruptcy dismissal  Congress must stop human trafficking from evolving with technology  Biden’s former communications director urges campaign to show its polling Era of near-zero interest rates likely over: Powell Watch: Biden participates in NATO summit session Dynamic pricing can help both consumers and the environment Trump calls Biden ‘bad guy’: ‘Don’t feel badly for him’ 12:30 Report — Clooney drops hammer on Biden China’s losses in Kenya are America’s opportunities in Africa Blumenthal ‘deeply concerned’ about Biden winning in November Biden leads Trump among Asian American voters, but sees drop from 2020: Poll Vulnerable House Democrat calls on Biden to step aside in 2024 race Microsoft drops observer seat on OpenAI board that sparked scrutiny Consumer watchdog unveils foreclosure protections proposal Trump and Biden won’t step aside — the parties must make them do it.  Republicans have 65 percent chance of winning House Top fundraiser George Clooney abandons Biden: ‘The dam has broken’ Whitmer: Trump reelection would mean ‘we failed as a country’ Head of CBS News to step down Telescope data suggests there is liquid water on ice planet Biden vs. Trump is also choice between very different White House staffs Trump targets Biden on NATO funding as summit kicks off Barron Trump makes political debut at father’s rally: ‘You’re pretty popular’ Biden points to Texas leaders over delay in Beryl aid Nearly 1 in 4 55-year-olds will need financial support from family after retiring: Survey Why didn’t the media question Biden’s fitness for office until now?  UAW monitor reveals new details in union leader investigation New human plague case confirmed in Colorado Blinken: F-16s will fly in Ukraine this summer  A letter from Kyiv, without electricity Congressional Black Caucus member breaks with colleagues, airs Biden concerns CNN cutting jobs, launching first digital subscription product What I know and don’t know about Biden and the debate  Zelensky presses Trump on war resolution plan in DC visit Stephanopoulos says he doesn’t think Biden can serve 4 more years Watch live: EPA chief Michael Regan testifies before House Oversight Committee Why UK Labour’s win is a shot in the arm for Democrats  Watch live: Powell testifies before House after keeping interest rates steady  Marla Maples open to serving as Trump VP White House now says Biden saw neurologist during January physical Stylish AC units that cool your space without ruining its aesthetic 12 energy-saving devices to help lower your monthly bills Target has the perfect items for a patio and garden refresh Support for Israeli military campaign in Gaza ticks up in US: Gallup Biden targets China with new tariffs on steel and aluminum Playwright opens up about off-Broadway show inspired by Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez Is there a limit to the number of immigrants Biden will allow into the US?  Biden campaign dismisses Trump golf challenge: ‘Weird antics’ Pelosi says it’s up to Biden ‘to decide if he’s going to run’ Party over country: Democrats stick with Biden, knowing he is unfit to serve Lawmakers call for Pentagon to address ‘poor’ military housing conditions Biden highlights vision for second term in call with Democratic mayors History shows swapping candidates is a losing game for Democrats 21-year-old becomes youngest female mayor in US history Joe Biden’s presidential run is on life support — it’s time to pull the plug Morning Report — NATO is Biden’s next big test The Memo: Could Trump — and the Republican convention — give some respite to Biden? Ex-Obama aides are among Biden’s loudest postdebate Democratic critics Republicans happily watch Democratic turmoil over Biden Republicans seek to swing Wisconsin back to their side Summer breaks from school get closer look in post-COVID environment Experts see potential for higher inflation under Trump Political earthquakes rock New Jersey’s Democratic machine Bottom Line: Mastercard signs former House Financial Services Committee counsel On the front lines with OB-GYNs in the post-Dobbs world Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy reaches a crossroads Biden to meet with union leaders amid effort to solidify base following debate FEMA unveils building restrictions in flood zones