The Hill Articles: June 26, 2024

June 26
DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject effort by Steve Bannon to avoid prison Harvard task forces find both Jewish and Muslim students faced discrimination CNN anchor incredulous after GOP rep defends Trump’s Jan. 6 vow Ex-Trump aide says former president shouldn’t go after Hunter Biden during debate Trump, Biden contrasts on Ukraine, Israel to take center stage Speaker Johnson backs Ten Commandments mandate in Louisiana New York City Public Schools looks to ban cellphones LGBTQ advocates warn of ‘enormous slight’ if Trump, Biden aren’t asked about policies House votes to prohibit DHS money from funding Mayorkas salary Ocasio-Cortez takes aim at AIPAC after Bowman’s loss Biden camp expects 12K attendees at battleground state debate watch parties NBC will use AI version of Al Michaels’s voice for Olympics coverage Supreme Court social media verdict Biden faces high-stakes moment in CNN debate with Trump Debates chairman rips CNN format, vows ‘we’ll be back in 2028’ Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho  Netanyahu picks fight with Biden over arms transfers as US election heats up  IRS lags on identity theft Biden officials ratchet up spending on rural renewables  CDC issues simplified RSV vaccine guidance for seniors US says no sign of foul play in death of embassy staffer in Kyiv North Carolina Republican’s bill cancels House recess if spending bills haven’t passed NCAA lifts ban on cannabis use for athletes in championships ‘Ultra rare’ $500 banknote from 1930s to be auctioned off Number of LGBTQ elected officials up 200 percent since 2017 Daily multivitamins don’t extend longevity: Study  Most in new poll support social media warning label Watch: Johnson leads panel discussion on Title IX, women’s sports Bolivian president rebuffs attempted coup CNN faces high-profile test in Trump-Biden debate Johnson says Biden’s criticism of Israel undermining hostage talks Bowman ouster underscores political danger for progressives Rep. Loudermilk files legal brief supporting Bannon’s Supreme Court appeal Many Americans in new survey say Biden more personable than Trump, but not stronger Air Force fires official overseeing Sentinel missile program Paris Hilton pushes for child welfare reforms in emotional House testimony: ‘I will not stop until America’s youth are safe’ Prominent Israelis call on Congress to rescind Netanyahu invitation Biden administration puts $375M toward rural renewables Biden, Trump deadlocked in Wisconsin poll 6 takeaways from the big progressive losses in New York primaries Squad, Trump endorsements suffer primary blows Mid-level Senate staffers less racially diverse than US: Research Prosecutor offers roadmap to homicide case against Big Oil  Dismantle the global system that lets the rich hide their wealth Trump pulls ahead of Biden in head-to-head match-up: National survey CNN host fires back at Ramaswamy over terms of Biden-Trump debate Supreme Court poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho: Report Ex-Atlanta Mayor Bottoms to join Biden campaign as senior adviser Debunking the myth of ‘lawfare’ Netanyahu meets with Fetterman: ‘Israel has had no better friend’ Forced labor designation for Cuban doctors highlights rift over sanctions Raskin prods GOP with signs linking Trump and Xi at China hearing Watch live: Randy Travis, others testify before House Judiciary Committee on music royalties Governors are sitting on a critical tool to reduce incarceration and uplift communities Trump Jr. dismisses talk of last-minute push for Haley as VP Watch: Mayorkas in Arizona holds presser on security at southern border Johnson: Trump shouldn’t say election was stolen at debate Biden’s new ‘parole in place’ program could be too good to be true   Little progress seen in closing racial, ethnic gaps in health care: Report Watchdog: IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases ‘unconscionable’ 12:30 Report — Bowman loss marks blow to progressives Our never-ending taxing and spending system wasn’t built to last Burning trees for energy really does heat the climate, scientists argue Troy Nehls no longer wearing combat badge rescinded by Army Rising: June 26, 2024 Instagram accidentally activates setting to limit political content ahead of first Biden-Trump debate  Ruling on ultra-Orthodox military service could collapse Netanyahu’s government Progressive group unveils five debate recommendations for Biden Speaker Johnson says House will sue for Biden interview audio Wall Street Journal editor predicts ‘bogus’ Gershkovich conviction as trial opens The Russian clans vying for power in Putin’s reshuffled government House progressive form caucus to reframe immigration debate Alito rails against White House in social media case dissent Cori Bush, challenger Wesley Bell locked in dead heat: Survey Here’s what to know about the presidential debate and how to watch it Trump’s convictions show no distinct effect on voter backing Iran’s sham election will keep the nation on its dangerous path Biden administration touts lower costs for 64 prescription drugs Watch live: House hearing on fighting workplace antisemitism at universities Garbage dumps may be ‘burping’ toxic ‘forever chemicals’: Study Speaker Johnson to deliver major foreign policy speech ahead of NATO summit ‘Hamas is an idea’ Post-war lessons from Baghdad to Jerusalem WSJ editorial board: Burgum is Trump’s ‘best’ bet among likely VP picks Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden admin’s talk with social media companies NATO appoints Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next alliance chief States failing to track abuse in foster care facilities: Report Third GOP ‘Sister Senator’ who filibustered South Carolina abortion ban loses primary Vance predicts ‘a little bit of disappointment’ if he’s not Trump VP pick, but ‘that’s fine’ DC bars, restaurants prep for Biden-Trump debate watch parties Trump and Biden can’t ignore costly climate impacts in tomorrow’s debate  Watch live: Paris Hilton testifies before House on bolstering child welfare Medicare & Drug Pricing: Time to Think Differently Swing-state ‘deciders’ trust Trump more than Biden to protect democracy: Poll ‘Breaking Bread’ series aims to show the ‘disarming effect’ food can have on political talk Trump’s wealth buys leniency in America’s ‘rigged’ justice system Carville: Bannon cellmate can make ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ argument Assange returns to Australia after pleading guilty to US espionage charge CNN has the spotlight for the presidential debate, but can it stand the heat?  Most in new poll planning to watch Trump, Biden debate Border encounters down more than 40 percent after Biden asylum order Ex-GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden for president Donald Trump can out-debate Joe Biden with this counterintuitive strategy Speaker Johnson: ‘No one expects that Joe Biden will be on cocaine’ at debate Are the presidential candidates taking any prescription drugs to aid their performance? Republicans will be reminded this November: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned  AI blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease Morning Report — Rough primary night for progressives, Trump Conservatives take aim at McConnell’s fundraising strength in GOP civil war Trump, Biden contrasts on Ukraine, Israel to take center stage Trump immunity ruling set to loom over Biden debate GOP plots big Trump agenda despite past missteps ‘It’s not enough:’ Experts question whether social media warning labels can protect teens Lobbying World: Motion Picture Association adds FBI alum as content protection chief Supreme Court sets up wealth tax battle for Congress Biden to pardon veterans convicted under former military law banning gay sex Biden administration announces $1.8B for infrastructure projects