The Hill Articles: July 9, 2024

Michael Bennet believes Biden will lose, cost Democrats control of Congress Trump teases Rubio over VP speculation at Florida rally Whitmer: Biden has ‘to prove to people he is up to the moment’ Fox host presses Kirby on Biden abilities: ‘There’s real concern’ Bolton: If Trump wins, he should thank Biden, Democrats in victory speech Trump blasts Harris at Florida rally as Democrats discuss Biden’s future Russia orders arrest of Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya Trump challenges Biden to another debate and a golf match ‘to redeem himself’ Idaho governor announces executive order to tighten up voter registration rules Ogles’s amendment aims to end DC statehood efforts DOJ celebrates 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act Eastern Europe must quickly increase defense budgets, former Trump appointee warns DOJ disrupts Russian ‘bot farm’ used to spread disinformation Biden presents NATO chief with Presidential Medal of Freedom Ukraine looms over NATO summit Tide beginning to turn in Biden’s favor — for now Biden declares Ukraine will prevail against Russia in opening speech of NATO summit Democrats voice support for Biden at closed-door meeting: Recap US, allies to send Ukraine 5 strategic air defense systems PBM report spurs calls for congressional action  Senate Democrats vent doubts Biden can beat Trump Harris drops by Team USA basketball training camp: ‘Bring back that gold’ House passes GOP bills aiming to block dishwasher and fridge efficiency standards Watch live: Trump courts voters at Florida rally as veepstakes heats up FTC slams anonymous messaging app Democrats lose ground in 6 states with election forecaster’s postdebate shift Inhofe, famed climate denier, dies Harris defends ‘fighter’ Biden as some Democrats call for him to step aside Pritzker joins chorus of Democrats backing Biden Trump Jr. on VP search: Supports Vance, dismisses other candidates Oklahoma social studies education to be reformed with help of conservative influencers Yellen grilled on Biden’s mental fitness in hearing Senate Republicans block Democratic votes on abortion bills Trump subpoena of outside lawyer over chat with NY civil fraud judge narrowed Rep. Mikie Sherrill calls for Biden to withdraw New Jersey Senate candidate Andy Kim says he has ‘concerns’ about Biden Evening Report — Democrats tentatively back Biden Watch: Biden speaks at NATO summit as questions swirl around campaign Meta to remove posts targeting ‘Zionists’ with antisemitic tropes  The real question we should be asking: What is Biden hearing? Sailor tried to access Biden medical records multiple times, Navy says Newsom embraces role as embattled Biden’s ‘cheerleader in chief’ Youngkin orders Virginia schools to go cellphone-free Charlamagne tha God urges Democrats to take on Biden at convention Trump rips Fox News over ‘fake’ polls: ‘I do better with CNN’ Biden committed to finishing second term as questions swirl over fitness for office Whitmer on serving as Harris’s vice president: ‘I’ll never say never’ ‘Actors tied to Iran’s government’ helping finance anti-Israel protesters: US intel 3 states file emergency Supreme Court petition to halt Biden’s student loan repayment program Biden is lying about the sham Democratic primaries Haley releasing delegates to Trump US, allies raise concerns over Chinese hackers Never mind November. Is Biden fit to be president right now? Permits to construct apartments take dip following pandemic Democrats back Biden in lopsided internal debate Biden faces crucial stretch Yellen defends Biden, rejects 25th Amendment discussion New ‘smishing’ attack may target your iPhone, Apple ID: What to know Biden signs bill bolstering nuclear power Iran’s new president is no moderate Alec Baldwin trial in ‘Rust’ shooting begins with jury selection The end of Chevron signals a new philosophical era of American governance Most women in new survey struggle to prioritize their health Harris launches Asian American voter outreach initiative for Biden campaign FTC report slams pharmacy ‘middlemen’ for seemingly driving up prices, limiting access Pence calls RNC platform changes on abortion ‘a profound disappointment’ US Marshal involved in shooting near Sotomayor’s DC home NATO doubles down on its containment-plus Russia policy Rising: July 9, 2024 Veteran armorer turned down ‘Rust’ job over ‘red flags’ Trump holds lead over Biden in Wisconsin: Poll Dem senators ask DOJ to investigate Clarence Thomas for possible tax law violations Washington Post launches ‘Climate Answers’ chat bot 12:30 Report — Biden’s make-or-break day Biden’s bad-debate excuse tour assumes voters are stupid  These are the best breweries of 2024, US Open Beer Championship rules Trump leads Harris, other possible Biden replacements: Poll Watch: White House holds press briefing amid calls for Biden to withdraw Will sweeping antitrust laws protect small businesses on Amazon? It’s not that simple.  Carville: ‘Inevitable’ that Biden drops out Trump holds 3-point lead over Biden: Poll It’s NATO’s birthday, but all eyes are on the White House USPS stamp prices are about to go up (again) in 2024: Here’s when, how much Joe Rogan inks deal with Netflix for new live special Larry Ellison personally invests $6 billion in Paramount, Skydance deal Support rising for access to abortions for any reason: Survey Powell: Job market has ‘cooled considerably’ FTC bans anonymous messaging app from hosting underage users Zelensky blasts India’s Modi for embracing ‘bloody criminal’ Putin Jon Stewart: Excuses for Biden’s ‘shocking display of cognitive difficulty’ are ‘bulls‑‑‑’ Former Sen. Jim Inhofe dead at 89 NY Times says Biden ’embarrassing’ himself, renews drop-out call Crockett rips Chip Roy for calling Harris ‘DEI’ hire The Lord Almighty speaks to Joe Biden  Land sale review authority expanding near military bases Death toll rises to 38 in Russian missile attacks on Ukraine that hit children’s hospital Legislation alone won’t heal our lonely and isolated nation  Clinton, Harris hold slight leads over Trump, while Biden trails: Survey Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill that could help pave the way for carbon import tax The House is trying to slash funding for international family planning Federal judge resigns amid allegations of inappropriate relationship with clerk Watch live: Yellen testifies before House on state of world financial system NATO needs a realistic plan for ending the Ukraine war Watch: Powell testifies before Senate on state of US economy Whitmer says people don’t realize Biden keeps up with an ‘aggressive calendar’ Luna appeals to Democrats’ Biden anxiety in asking them to support fining Garland Back to the office, back to getting harassed? Haberman: Trump advisers had been concerned Project 2025 would become problem The end of Chevron deference isn’t the end of regulation Johnson focuses on threats from China, support for NATO, Taiwan in major speech Project 2025, Trump’s forsworn manifesto Ocasio-Cortez backing Biden: ‘The matter is closed’ Justice Sotomayor dangerously misunderstands our military  How Kamala Harris could save the Democratic Party (but probably won’t)  OceanGate co-founder wants to colonize the moon by 2063 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day may shorten life by 2 months: Research Biden and NATO must break Putin’s back in Ukraine NATO’s agenda: Trump-proofing the alliance  Morning Report — Defiant Biden appeals to congressional loyalists Democrats in turmoil over Biden’s future DNC to launch billboards, bus signs in Milwaukee for RNC hitting Trump over Roe, democracy NATO summit becomes high-stakes test of Biden’s fitness Trump’s VP search enters homestretch