The Hill Articles: June 5, 2024

Most voters want state lawmakers to keep politics out of business decisions: poll Trump: States enacting individual abortion laws ‘a beautiful thing to watch’ Ex-Meta engineer sues company over wrongful termination related to handling of pro-Palestinian content Trump says Schumer has ‘become like a Palestinian’ WHO confirms first death from bird flu strain not seen before in humans Biden urges Congress to restore Roe v. Wade protections after Senate GOP blocks contraception bill Most Georgia voters think their finances are good — but not the economy: Poll Gaetz breaks from Trump with Bob Good endorsement ABC to interview Biden in France on D-Day anniversary Wall Street Journal reporter defends Biden article amid blowback Ukraine strikes into Russia with US weapons for first time Battle for youth vote goes to TikTok CBC rips Donalds for ‘shameful’ Jim Crow remarks Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program available across Kentucky Slovakia’s PM in first speech since assassination attempt: ‘I forgive him’ UAW leans into contentious NY primary When is D-Day? Answers to your questions on the WWII invasion RFK Jr. seizes on Trump verdict to bolster support Best D-Day movies and where to stream them GOP blocks contraceptive bill 5 things to know about D-Day’s 80th anniversary FDA panel picks JN.1 subvariant for fall COVID vaccines Democratic senator hammers Biden official on EV charging stations: ‘Pathetic’ Earth hits full year of back-to-back monthly heat records Pelosi slams Wall Street Journal article on Biden’s mental acuity as ‘hit piece’ Senators rally support for Africa trade deal amid competition with China Nvidia crosses $3 trillion, overtakes Apple as second-most valuable company Trump ramps up VP search, sending vetting materials to contenders Former NASCAR driver, son arrested on Jan. 6 charges Older patrons, women most reliable tippers: Survey Speaker Johnson picks Perry, Jackson for Intel panel Evening Report — Warning signs flash for Biden, Trump Walmart settlement: Wednesday is the last chance to claim up to $500 Senate Republicans block consideration of bill to create a ‘right to contraception’ Pompeo seizes on Wall Street Journal’s reporting of Biden’s declining mental acuity GOP refers Hunter Biden, James Biden to DOJ amid accusations of misleading Congress Georgia appeals court pauses Trump election interference case YouTube to restrict some firearm content for young users Happiness leads to longer, healthier lives: Study University of California sues striking academic workers for breach of contract Shaming Microsoft won’t strengthen US cybersecurity. It’s time for alternatives. Trump tops Biden by 5 points in Georgia survey Ronny Jackson on Biden mental fitness: ‘He’s got significant issues’ 162 sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers: CDC How Hunter Biden’s trial could impact the election  Americans split on whether average person should be trusted with firearms: Survey NAACP threatens American Airlines with travel ban after it cited body odor when removing 8 Black men from flight Half of Georgia voters approve of Trump verdict: Survey Psaki faces subpoena threat from GOP chairman New York governor delays congestion pricing plan Earth hits full year of back-to-back monthly heat records India’s voters want Modi to change 50 Cent makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill Trump to meet with CEOs in DC at Business Roundtable event Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander in Italy US warns dual citizens may be stuck in Ukraine under mobilization law Dems troll RNC for promoting convention with Ho Chi Minh City photo Southwest sizzles as early-season heat wave sets in Cicadas being infected with STD that turns them into hyper-sexual ‘zombies’ UAW chief defends Bowman amid divisive primary Biden congratulates Modi on ‘historic’ win, sees US-India ties ‘only growing’ Former FDIC chair: Workplace culture at the FDIC can and must be fixed. 58 percent in new poll say they’re living paycheck to paycheck Sanders fires back at Johnson for ‘disgusting lie’ about siding with Hamas GOP support for allowing felons to be president rises after Trump conviction: Poll Hogan skipping Republican convention Bibi Netanyahu’s dangerous willful blindness   Ukraine strikes into Russia with US weapons for first time, official says 4 Democrats buck party on funding bill despite White House veto threat Bay Area city council rejects controversial sea-spray climate project Why you shouldn’t nap after drinking on a plane: study Our military can’t meet its mission if we underfund it  Donalds suggests Black families were stronger during Jim Crow era Colorado GOP calls for burning of Pride flags Hunter Biden trial: What to expect on Day 3 Rising: May 5, 2024 12:30 Report — Boeing launches its first manned mission to space Trump was convicted by a jury of his peers Youngkin says Virginia will not adopt California electric vehicle standard Pentagon chief of staff to step down at end of June Giant, ‘flying’ Joro spiders expanding in East Coast ACLU spending $25M on fall elections, with focus on abortion rights Paramount promises to cut $500 million from budget as merger looms The auto industry puts profits over people — Congress must act now  Black leaders introduce resolution to recognize June as Black Music Month  Earth warming at record rate, researchers say First Boeing Starliner crewed launch lifts off with 2 astronauts Virginia Beach’s infamous ‘no cursing’ signs being donated to police charity Senate GOP’s No. 2 leader says Biden slipping mentally Israel accused of using white phosphorus on residential buildings in Lebanon Judge vacates SEC investor protection rule Manhattan DA opposes lifting Trump gag order Ex-Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn launches pro-democracy group Misuse of opioid settlement funds repeats tobacco-era missteps  House Republicans pass first funding bill despite White House veto threat White House fires back at Wall Street Journal over Biden story Trump rips Biden’s ‘sick smile’ after conviction More older Americans worried about Medicare future: Survey Comey: Trump ‘begging’ for jail sentence RFK Jr. swings edge to Biden in key battleground states: Poll Do Americans hate each other enough to tear the country apart? How a tax on university endowments can help reduce our labor shortage Biden’s immigration backpedal is a big mistake  Trump super PAC raises $70M in May, eyes 4 key swing states Man who attacked Muslim lawmaker outside prayer service sentenced to prison Biden to meet with Zelensky in France: White House Watch: Boeing Starliner to launch crewed test flight after numerous delays Deceased New Jersey congressman wins primary Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of Trump was novel — and correct Trump falsely claims he beat Haley in every GOP primary Israel begins new push in central Gaza The GOP’s hypocritical pro-IVF/anti-abortion catch-22 NewsNation to premiere documentary ‘Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency’ Gunman captured after shootout outside US Embassy in Beirut Trump suggests political opponents could face prosecution Strategy or stupidity? The dangers of escalation against Russia Harris on Trump conviction: ‘Cheaters don’t like getting caught’ Mulvaney: How does the war in Ukraine end? Campaign Kool-Aid drinking is putting Democrats in danger of an election disaster Biden knows executive order on border will fail. Blame our broken system. Biden arrives in France for D-Day ceremonies Condescension masquerading as justice: MLB tries to whitewash its history Haley, Christie and others take votes away from Trump in New Mexico primary We must enshrine our right to contraception before it’s too late Biden’s DOJ has turned a blind eye to a rash of anti-Catholic violence since Dobbs SCOTUS should heed Gorsuch and require juries for petty crimes Morning Report — Trailing Trump, Biden makes his border move The Memo: Gaza cease-fire push could determine Biden’s 2024 fate Democrats fear Trump verdict furor could lead to violence after election Republicans target FBI, Trump prosecutors post-verdict Biden needs to show he’s feeling voter pain on prices, Democrats say Trump, Biden battle for youth vote on TikTok Lobbying World: House Appropriations Committee staffer heads to Cornerstone Biden’s cease-fire bid further divides Israeli public opinion  Biden pushes antitrust agenda as economic approval sags Could Trump beat Biden in a blowout? How Elise Stefanik became a top Trump VP contender Trump takes a hit in New Jersey: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries