The Hill Articles: June 17, 2024

Groups urge FEMA to recognize extreme heat, wildfire smoke as a ‘major disaster’ US pauses avocado, mango inspections in Mexican state due to security concerns Melinda French Gates says she’s ‘absolutely not’ voting for Trump, will vote for Biden Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine  McDonald’s pauses AI ordering at drive-throughs First tropical storm watch of the season issued for South Texas and Mexico Trump rolls out endorsements in Alaska, Utah House primaries George Norcross indictment in New Jersey: 5 things to know  Democrats take aim at bump stocks as GOP pans ‘political exercise’ Secret Service member robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s weekend California trip  Texas man sentenced to 33 months for threatening California Rep. Waters Biden leans into Trump conviction Mark Cuban spars with Piers Morgan and Bill Ackman over Biden videos, age   California contends with early-season ‘mini outbreak’ of multiple wildfires Hybrid schedule more beneficial than fully in-office work: Study Senate set to send nuclear power boost to Biden’s desk Warren preps for tax fight Balancing the Federal Budget, A Bipartisan Conversation: Watch Live Chicago mayor establishes ‘Reparations Task Force’ Surgeon General goes after tech giants What is a heat dome, and are you in one? 23 NATO members on track to meet 2 percent GDP spending goal Israel divides further over Gaza war MAGA civil war reaches climax in Bob Good primary Fox promotes Doocy, Heinrich to senior roles covering White House Social media warning labels Russia uses chemical weapons and no one cares, including Biden FDA took 15 months to act on infant formula whistleblower complaint, audit says Evening Report — Internal divisions broil in summer heat Watch live: Harris discusses conflict-related sexual violence Auto workers ratify deal to make EV batteries for GM at Ohio plant Bankruptcy judge weighs stripping Giuliani’s control of his finances  Schumer tees up action on bill to establish national right to abortion White House slams ‘bad faith’ videos that claim to show Biden confused The hidden effect of the ‘gray market’ on global trade Fauci says Trump dropped f-bombs during 2020 COVID call Adobe ‘trapped customers’ into subscriptions, FTC says in lawsuit More now favor increased US international engagement: Survey Judge blocks Biden’s transgender student protections in 6 more states Nationwide nixes 100K pet insurance plans, citing rising cost What Europe wants from America on economic security Warren turns on Democrats in tax fight Ex CDC director predicts bird flu pandemic: What to know ‘Daily Show’ unleashes dog adoption and voter registration effort: ‘InDogCision 2024’ How US influence can end harmful fisheries subsidies Commutes are getting longer as hybrid workers make trade-offs Is a Democratic or Republican president better for the economy?  High-profile New Jersey Democrat George Norcross charged with racketeering Drinking coffee could lower death risk from being sedentary: Study Wes Moore pardons 175K marijuana convictions in Maryland Texas producing fossil fuels at record levels amid heat wave Did Trump’s guilty conviction hurt his polling numbers? Watch: White House news briefing NATO should invite Ukraine to join at 75th anniversary summit Hogan’s new ad stresses independence days after Trump endorsement Former Harris aide says Vance would pose ‘greatest threat’ in VP debate The secret recording of Alito reveals something — but not about Alito X is internet users’ social platform for politics, survey finds Psaki agrees to sit for interview with House panel probing Afghanistan withdrawal Tearing down the ‘paper ceiling’: A call for the opportunity to compete in the workforce State Department freezes new visas for foreign nurses 12:30 Report — Senate’s Plan B for banning bump stocks We’re ignoring flashing red terrorism alarms on the border Democrats say State Department should press India over Sikh activist assassination plot DACA plus college degree a formula for financial success: Survey Trump nearly 20 points ahead of Biden in Iowa poll Rising: June 17, 2024 Schumer takes heat for grilling photo in Father’s Day post Unshackled by ethics, protected by partisans: The Supreme Court is out of control  Feds say CUNY, University of Michigan fell short in addressing antisemitic, anti-Palestinian incidents Landrieu dismisses Trump’s potential 21 percent support with Black voters Senate Democrat: Supreme Court ‘readying to fundamentally rewrite’ Second Amendment Michael Steele on Trump ‘Black friends’ remark: ‘More BS’ Netanyahu dissolves Israel wartime Cabinet, officials say Trump plan to nix taxes on tips could cost $250 billion: Analysis Almost 1 in 5 say student loan debt will have major influence on their vote: Survey The right’s next ‘don’t say gay’ target is children’s programs Schumer planning bump stock ban vote These 10 cities are among the world’s happiest: new report Good for the environment, good for business — our 21st century corporations can do it all  Putin to visit North Korea to bolster ties Freedom Caucus member endorses primary challenger to group Chair Bob Good Put out more flags: SCOTUS controversy is about much more than ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Hillary Clinton showcases ‘Suffs’ at Tony Awards, gets standing ovation Why is this year’s budget request cutting the Space Force? Trump lauds DeChambeau’s skill and grit in winning US Open Biden campaign raises $30M at star-studded fundraiser Emhoff to speak at new Tree of Life synagogue’s groundbreaking Biden to propose new partnership rules as tax battle heats up What Biden and Trump must say to win the debate Mifepristone is safe for now, but another challenge waits on the horizon  21 percent of independents less likely to back Trump: Poll Surgeon general urges youth safety labels on social media AI will be incompatible with anti-fossil energy activism The greatest nothingburger: Rolling Stone’s hilarious Alito ‘scoop’ Morning Report — Primaries test GOP claims of unity Pelosi’s split from Jeffries on Netanyahu invite prompts quiet backlash from Democrats White House accused of scuttling Democratic support for ethics bill Jewish senators alarmed by Alito’s pro-Christian agenda  Majority of battleground voters support kids’ online safety laws: Poll New Biden campaign ad targets ‘convicted criminal’ Trump