The Hill Articles: May 2, 2024

Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot Brittney Griner recounts time in Russian prison in new interview, reveals she contemplated suicide Mary Trump on uncle’s trial: ‘As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough’ House panel requests FTC investigate if TikTok violated child protection act Al Sharpton draws comparison between Jan. 6 riot and college protests  Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger Clark says Ukraine war an endurance contest  Pentagon admits 2023 airstrike killed civilian, not al Qaeda leader North Carolina congressional candidate drops out of race after Trump endorses rival Trump on debating RFK Jr.: ‘He’s not a serious candidate’ Sarah Huckabee Sanders orders state to ignore new Title IX rules 5 takeaways from Day 10 of the Trump trial: ‘What have we done?’ Biden expands California national monuments Trump trial invokes celebrity scandals as shadowy witness takes the stand  Biden lumps allies Japan, India with Russia as ‘xenophobic’ Fiery crash will close stretch of I-95 through Connecticut for days, governor says Why are college students protesting? Schumer poised to join Johnson invite for Netanyahu address to Congress Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion law Kids safety push takes flight Bipartisan senators push for facial recognition restrictions in airports Evening Report — Biden: Violent protests ‘not protected’ amid college demonstrations The IRS is overhauling how it audits. Here’s who is a target Florida outlines medical exemptions to 6-week abortion ban Sanders calls for free public college to boost minority health care workforce Sixth day of witness testimony wraps in Trump hush money trial Palestinian group says Education Department has opened probe into discrimination at Columbia Arizona’s Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban Halle Berry makes push for $275M menopause research bill Certain bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice recalled after test reveals elevated arsenic levels Pentagon admits airstrike killed civilian, not al Qaeda leader, in Syria last year Biden gives remarks on rebuilding infrastructure, securing jobs: Watch live Senators try to add kids online safety bills to FAA act  Maryland plans to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge in just over four years Trump denies sleeping in court, says he is closing eyes to ‘listen intensely’ White House puts teachers in the spotlight as Latinos look away Senator slams drugmaker for seeming to skirt pledge to cap inhaler cost Biden 2020 campaign promises: Where they stand  Biden campaign hits Trump over proposed Louisiana bill to criminalize possession of abortion pills Hannity draws parallel between Noem’s and Biden’s dog problems Congressional Renters Caucus calls for more federal rental assistance House candidate Blake Masters says opponent with ‘no wife and kids’ has ‘no skin in the game’ Blinken’s trouble in Beijing is part of China’s longstanding strategy NAACP partners with Lyft for Election Day rides CNN panel cracks up as Tapper reads Cohen post calling Trump ‘V Sch—inpants’ Biden campaign unveils abortion ad tied to Trump’s comments to Time Rising: May 2, 2024 Biden finally breaks his silence on the campus riots — but he’s still hedging his bets  Biden must explain what he’s doing to free US hostages held in Russia Billionaire investor Bill Ackman gives $10K to UNC American flag ‘rager’ How baby steps can lead to giant leaps in carbon reduction Pulitzer Prize Board recognizes ‘tireless efforts’ of student journalists covering college protests Fox’s McEnany: ‘I give Biden zero credit’ for statement on college protests 34 GOP senators call potential Biden plan for Palestinian refugees national security risk Graham says FBI has his phone after possible hack 12:30 Report — Biden’s message to campus protesters Harris hits Trump on abortion 2 years after leaked Supreme Court decision The two-state solution assumes a State of Palestine is possible — but is it? Rubio: Campus protests highlight ‘complete breakdown of law and order’ Ex-Trump aide says ‘competency and experience’ would be ‘out the window’ in second term US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine Ukraine is outmanned, outgunned and outmaneuvered — should they give up?  Polis signs bill strengthening Colorado’s ‘forever chemical’ product bans Who is the wealthiest person in your state? Forbes releases new list CNN’s Kaitlan Collins spars with Trump VP contender JD Vance Lawmakers announce dog lovers caucus in wake of Noem news Renters are the biggest losers in Louisville’s new registration law Biden: Violent protests ‘not protected’ Rep. Lawler: Here’s what I saw during my visit to Columbia University California congressional race will be traditional general election after recount Biden speaks on campus protests as university response heats up: Watch live A dispatch from the future: There is nothing more patriotic than questioning the results of elections Fifth Baltimore bridge victim’s body recovered Senate GOP campaign chief tempers expectations for size of November win South Dakota abortion-rights initiative supporters submit enough signatures to make ballot DeSantis signs bill banning lab-grown meat Taylor Swift, Drake reps bring music back to TikTok with new deal  Trump says he’d accept Wisconsin results ‘if everything’s honest’ Eight years later, Trump is still driving the media nuts Scarborough: MSNBC viewers ‘too stupid’ to see campus protests helping Trump should ‘change channel’ Menendez lawyers tie cash, gold found in home to psychological trauma Biden administration condemns Georgia for ‘Kremlin-inspired’ legislation Southwest must offer $75 travel vouchers for certain flight delays: US DOT Former White House social secretary details her ‘Undiplomatic’ way of overcoming imposter syndrome States are taking on issues with China, but is it at the expense of our national foreign policy goals?  Trump knocks Fox News over RFK Jr. appearances Buttigieg testifies before Senate on budget, Baltimore bridge funding: Watch live India’s TikTok ban didn’t even slow disinformation. We need a better solution. NYPD leader on Columbia: ‘Spoiled kids who think they can do what they want’ Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ on immigration alongside China, Russia Inflation locked atop list of financial problems: Gallup Columbia University makes all classes, exams remote Trump’s enabling of Ukraine aid passage offers RFK a big political opportunity Jayapal says Democrats won’t consistently save Johnson Noem says she shot ‘extremely dangerous’ dog to protect her children Nothing short of jail will make a defiant Trump respect court orders Police enter UCLA encampment, detain some protesters I attended Columbia University — I don’t recognize it today Almost all Navy shipbuilding is hopelessly behind schedule Colleges are overlooking a simple solution to the Gaza protests: Free speech zones  Iran’s terrorist regime is strengthening military cooperation in Latin America Why Biden can’t and won’t support a winning strategy for Ukraine and Israel Why the ‘best meteor shower’ of the year promises to be extra special Hunting dog experts weigh in on South Dakota governor’s alarming tale Morning Report — Speaker assures GOP critics of ‘big’ 2025 plans Democrats split over campus protest crackdown Senators press Biden administration on Iran crypto mining Greene’s motion to vacate vote leaves conservatives with no easy options Russia seizes on final window before US weapons fortify Ukraine’s front lines Global court in pressure cooker over threat of Israel arrest warrants Ukraine opposition is building with Senate GOP hopefuls, a warning sign for McConnell Biden to announce $3 billion to replace lead pipes Biden to expand two California national monuments Thursday Partisan gap on abortion ‘larger than ever’: Analysis