The Hill Articles: July 16, 2024

Recap: DeSantis, Haley, Rubio address RNC in front of Trump Eric Trump says he wants ‘real accountability’ for security failures that led to rally shooting  RNC attendees sport ear bandages in solidarity with Trump Former White House doctor describes aftermath of Trump rally shooting  Sloped roof used by Trump rally gunman had ‘safety factor’ considerations: Secret Service director Haley calls on GOP to unite and elect Trump Widow of man killed at rally says she has spoken to Trump Vance: ‘Obviously we want to debate Vice President Harris’ Police fatally shoot man near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Christie knocks Trump’s choice of Vance for VP Newsom to Musk after HQs move announcement: ‘You bent the knee’ Supreme Court blocks Texas man’s execution as he seeks DNA testing Fresh scrutiny for Secret Service over Trump assassination attempt Newark official wins special primary to fill late New Jersey congressman’s seat Leading Black LGBTQ organization condemns oldest Black fraternity’s proposed transgender ban West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appears on convention stage with pet bulldog Babydog  Rep. Dan Meuser says GOP convention speakers should ‘tone it down’ Trump warms to Powell ahead of potential rate cuts: ‘I would let him serve it out’ Federal prosecutor accused of withholding evidence in Trump protest cases Politicians take aim at Texas utility after power crisis Gaetz taunts McCarthy on convention floor: ‘What night are you speaking?’ Former CIA analyst charged with working as foreign agent for South Korea Interior Department nominates Civil Rights Movement sites for World Heritage List Summer heat impedes bird flu mitigation efforts  Biden issues warning to Black Americans, promises change if reelected  Senators will receive briefing Wednesday on Trump shooting   Biden says Americans ‘must stand against all violence’ after Trump shooting Green groups challenge Biden chemical pollution standard, saying it’s not strong enough 4 Senate Democrats signal they would vote to expel Menendez Home prices in swing states have nearly doubled since 2020 Pressure mounts on Schumer to expel Menendez Why Silicon Valley conservatives love Vance Scalise calls on Secret Service director to step down after Trump shooting Nate Silver joins prediction market Polymarket as advisor New York attorney general, NYCLU challenge county’s transgender athlete ban IMF lowers outlook for US economy while warning of slower disinflation Study: Rising sea levels causing longer days GOP reps say Trump shooting, Vance pick will boost Latino support Jeff Flake to step down as Turkish ambassador on Sept. 1  Evening Report — Former rivals boost Trump Musk says SpaceX, X moving HQs out of California over transgender law Vance, Harris set for high-voltage showdown Thune says it is ‘appropriate’ to expel Menendez from Senate if he does not resign ‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in 7 states Kyle Gass of Tenacious D dropped from talent agency after Trump shooting remark Senate GOP campaign chief’s greatest election fear: ‘Outside, disruptive events’ ‘God stepped in’: Lee Greenwood, Trump’s ‘favorite singer,’ reacts to assassination attempt Silicon Valley conservatives rally behind Trump, celebrate Vance VP pick American Israeli family of Hamas hostage to address RNC urging unity to secure release A closer look at JD Vance Trump Jr. says he wants ‘veto power’ in staffing second Trump term DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline Biden’s rent cap plan YouTube earned nearly 10 percent of all TV viewing in June: Nielsen Fourteen attorneys general ask FEMA to make wildfire smoke, extreme heat eligible for major disaster aid Watch live: Biden gives remarks at NAACP convention, attends economic forum Trump shares RFK Jr.’s vaccine views in leaked phone call New Jersey governor, House Democrat call for Menendez to be expelled NJ gov to fill coveted Senate seat if Menendez caves to resigning New Jersey Democrats double down on calls for Menendez to step down Trump campaign announces first event with Vance Vance as VP pick spurs fear among Ukraine supporters Booker: Menendez conviction ‘a dark, painful day’ for New Jersey Biden’s odds best since May in new 538 model Teamsters leader on not automatically choosing Biden: Union must do ‘due diligence’ Democrat doubles Robinson’s second-quarter fundraising in North Carolina governor’s race House Democrats warn DNC against moving ahead with virtual roll call to nominate Biden Jon Stewart to host Bill O’Reilly for live ‘Daily Show’ Tuesday What to watch for on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention Women ‘fed to the sharks’ under Texas Senate sexual harassment policy, Texas Monthly reporting finds JD Vance’s views on health care: What to know 2 years in, 988 has answered 10 million calls, texts and chats Trump attorney: Manhattan trial, DC indictment must be dismissed after immunity, documents rulings Schumer calls on Menendez to resign after conviction Potential cause of lupus may be identified: Study Sanders highlights Amazon ‘corporate greed,’ warehouse injuries ahead of Prime Day Perseid meteor shower begins: Here’s the best time to watch it Rising: July 16, 2024 Teachers union head glad Teamsters chief ‘savaged big business’ in RNC speech Joy Reid warns Black voters about Amber Rose: ‘Do your own research’ FCC chair proposes rule requiring AI disclosures on robocalls  Menendez convicted on bribery, foreign agent charges Evictions rising across Southwest, dropping in Northeast: Data The white face of American poverty Americans more likely to have unfavorable opinion of Johnson: Gallup Second House panel plans hearing on Trump assassination attempt with top FBI, DHS officials Nadine Menendez’s trial delayed indefinitely 12:30 Report — Haley could face dicey reception at RNC Republican National Convention Day 2 The US can use broken climate agreements to rein in China and Russia  Gastrointestinal issues are common but overlooked symptom of COVID, study finds NC elections board votes to put RFK Jr. on the ballot Mark Cuban: Social media algorithms could determine election Democrats making early $15M infusion into battleground states Scaramucci: Vance ‘first obvious error’ of Trump campaign since winning nomination Rebuild Ukraine with voluntary private investment by Russian oligarchs Cheney: Vance would help Trump ‘illegally seize power’ ‘Forced outing’ parental notice policies banned in California Boebert introduces bill to defund Secret Service director’s salary Trump’s tariffs could mirror Hoover’s Depression-era results RFK Jr. apologizes after call with Trump was leaked House Democrat: Trump assassination attempt ‘overtook’ Biden fitness conversations Biden campaign defends virtual nomination ahead of DNC Alec Baldwin’s tossed trial is a wake-up call  Border arrests at lowest point in Biden presidency Most of Gen Z using TikTok for health advice: Survey Apollo 11’s memories are fueling excitement for the Artemis generation  Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ tops Amazon hours after Trump taps running mate Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after partner’s Trump shooting joke Burgum says Trump called him ‘Mr. Secretary’ on call The NATO summit was no great success  Scarborough ‘very disappointed’ that ‘Morning Joe’ did not air Monday Trump up by 3 points in Virginia: Survey Van Jones: Amber Rose RNC speech ‘most dangerous’ for Democrats Bet on Nancy Pelosi to show Joe Biden the door Kinzinger: Moscow ‘celebrating’ Vance pick as Trump VP Ramaswamy interested in Ohio Senate seat, Trump Cabinet Permian Basin drilling driving ozone pollution in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns: Study Are remote workers faking it? Or is it their bosses? Trump leading Biden in all 7 major swing states: Polling The assassination attempt changes nothing Former federal prosecutor: Cannon dismissal of Trump documents case ‘simply indefensible’ 27 percent in new survey say Vance ‘best’ or ‘good’ pick for Trump For years, Trump fanned the flames of political violence. Then it nearly killed him.  Urgent reform needed to stop anti-Trump hate by VOA’s partisan journalists  Is Trump’s post-shooting call for unity real, or just political manipulation?  Scientists find cave on the moon that could house future astronauts Morning Report — JD Vance gets nod; Biden admits ‘mistake’ 4 things to know about the Houston power crisis The Memo: Biden walks fine line to make anti-Trump case after assassination attempt How Trump landed on Vance in the VP race Secret Service faces fresh scrutiny over Trump assassination attempt Democrats blame media for Biden’s woes Swirl of events seems to put fresh wind in Trump’s sails Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools Biden eyes reset in wake of Trump assassination attempt Biden proposes eliminating tax breaks for landlords who raise rent more than 5 percent