The Hill Articles: June 20, 2024

Biden administration bans Kaspersky software over Russian ties Schwarzenegger: ‘Climate change dialogue’ not going to work Appeals court denies Steve Bannon’s bid to avoid prison Trump on Biden debate: ‘I don’t want to underestimate him’ Biden campaign raised $85M in May, entered June with $212M on hand Hogan distances himself from Trump endorsement: ‘I have no interest in it’ Biden allies fundraising to compete with Trump’s social media successes Bob Good vows to have recount, full investigation in GOP primary Sarah Huckabee Sanders predicts Trump will ‘win big’ in November Democrats target ‘zombie law’ to shield against abortion ban The Trump inflation bump? Scorching heat wave may portend climate future NATO poised for new leader Biden seeks turning point in debate vs. Trump Venture capital’s AI love affair: A bubble waiting to pop? NY’s bid to ‘save our kids’ Evening Report ― Trump leads in battlegrounds ahead of first debate Amtrak suspended between Pennsylvania and Connecticut Democrats introduce bill to repeal Comstock abortion law, guard against Trump actions Cockroach interrupts State Dept briefing: ‘It’s a rather large one’ IRS asks Congress to scrap employee retention credit amid ‘gold rush’ of bogus claims RECA expansion advocates signal frustration after meeting with Speaker’s staff Alyssa Farah Griffin tried to get Trump to wear a mask by saying he ‘looked cool’ Biden administration proposes to limit cutting old-growth trees Trump, Biden gear up for critical debate Kids for cash: How for-profit group homes harm vulnerable children Fossil fuel consumption, emissions hit all-time highs: Research TikTok files legal brief challenging ban  Donald Sutherland, celebrated actor from ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88, son Kiefer announces Netanyahu willing to ‘suffer personal attacks’ if US sends weapons amid White House row Watch live: Biden administration officials talk public safety at annual mayor’s conference Melinda French Gates backs Biden in her first-ever presidential endorsement NYT: 2 judges sought to persuade Cannon to hand off Trump Mar-a-Lago case New York governor signs kids’ online safety laws  Trump demands recusal of NY civil fraud judge over chat with outside lawyer Carville blasts Louisiana Ten Commandments law as ‘dumbest waste of time’ Graham, Blumenthal unveil bill declaring Russia a state sponsor of terror Warming may be driving surge in airborne chemical pollution in Los Angeles: Study Almost half approve of congestion pricing pause as Hochul’s approval slips: Survey  80 percent of married same-sex couples worry about losing marriage equality Raskin introduces bill to curb federal contracts with ‘bad-apple gun dealers’ Illinois GOP chair resigns, citing party infighting House Intel chair warns of ‘Cuban missile crisis in space’ with Russia Trump lashes out at Fox News over latest poll: ‘TRASH!’ Trump win, GOP sweep would fuel inflation: Moody’s Analytics Why Biden’s chips policy is backfiring Kelly, Giffords share IVF journey to highlight challenges to reproductive rights RFK Jr. lashes out after failure to make CNN debate stage Elon Musk is making political debate more toxic — here’s how to change course Instagram: Tests showing sexual videos recommended to accounts for teens don’t match ‘reality’ Fossil fuels making deadly heat waves ‘very common’ worldwide: Research Trump to get final word at CNN debate after coin flip 12:30 Report — Supreme Court’s docket piles up South Africa has a new government, but don’t expect major change any time soon  Rising: June 20, 2024 Almost 70 Democrats call for opening pathways to Palestinian refugees 10 US cities where home prices are getting worse — and 5 where they’re dropping US diverts air defense missile deliveries to Ukraine ACLU to file lawsuit against Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms Gorsuch chastises Supreme Court majority in drug trafficking case dissent Kirby calls Netanyahu comments ‘disappointing and vexing’ Pulitzer winner calls for Washington Post leadership changes The Fed must lower rates and upgrade flawed data to stay effective Van Jones: If Biden messes up debate, it’s ‘game over’ Lawmakers meet with Indian Prime Minister Modi amid tensions with China House Republicans outraise Democrats for first month this year US underscores commitment to Philippines after ‘dangerous’ actions by China Inflation expected to outpace salaries for a few more years: Research  OpenAI co-founder devotes new company to ‘safe superintelligence’ Pence group launches $10 million effort to preserve Trump tax cuts Snapchat settles California lawsuit alleging discrimination against female employees  Biden leads Trump by single digits in New York: Poll  Trump holds slight edge over Biden in key swing states post-conviction 25 years after their big win, states are still letting disabled people down House Democrats press Roberts to investigate Supreme Court ethics issues Bowman apologizes for Oct. 7 remarks: ‘I voted to condemn the sexual violence’ Home prices far outpace paychecks in many areas: Research Watch live: Treasury officials discuss economy at annual mayor’s conference  Russia’s rising anti-European union must be stopped Mount St. Helens ‘recharging’ amid increase in earthquake activity: USGS Trump’s policies have uplifted Black families. Give him another term to finish the job Sharpton asks Nevada attorney general to investigate Ahern  Supreme Court upholds repatriation provision in sweeping 2017 tax law Has America lost its moral compass?   Is an all-inclusive resort cheaper than rent? One man tried it Billionaire Reid Hoffman expects retaliation from Trump: ‘Of course I’m concerned’ Growing partisanship makes House defense bill a magnet for amendments Amazon ditching air pillow packaging for recycled paper in North America Brazil, Mexico and Colombia say no to peace and yes to Putin July Fourth travel expected to set record Dutch prime minister set to be next NATO chief after opposition bows out Stein says she’s filed complaint over debate exclusion Biden campaign planning ads around Copa América soccer tournament 4 possible outcomes of the first presidential debate Biden, Trump qualify for debate as window closes: CNN China’s drones are its greatest weapon in today’s information warfare  North Korea: Deal with Russia covers immediate military assistance Federal agencies update plans for adapting to climate impacts  End the culture of corruption at the US Agency for Global Media Haberman: Trump said he interrupted Biden too much in 2020 debate Book recalls Trump’s quip on pressing nuclear button: US ‘won’t be second’ People are resorting to IVF to have kids more than ever before. We should be asking why. Meet Mad Vlad’s Afrika Korps Major lunar standstill to light up Stonehenge on summer solstice Cyberattack disrupts operations at car dealerships across US: What we know Wyoming mayoral candidate wants AI to run the city Morning Report — Can Biden straddle border battle? Firestorm erupts over requiring women to sign up for military draft Top Biden super PAC Future Forward’s finance decisions anger activists Russia-North Korea partnership sends warning to West Trump’s endorsement puts Larry Hogan in a political bind How US military bases became proving grounds for clean energy technology What are microschools? The small classrooms growing large in the school choice movement Why this week’s heat wave could be next summer’s normal Supreme Court abortion pill decision ties issue to Trump-Biden race