The Hill Articles: May 20, 2024

Blinken’s ex-deputy says Russian bases should be ‘fair game’ for Ukraine Trump campaign says it will sue filmmakers behind ‘The Apprentice’ movie for including ‘blatantly false assertions’ Researchers studying ‘doomsday glacier’ make worrying discovery GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: ‘Give us the information. Let us decide’  Biden speaks with Johnson and McConnell to push for border bill Almost 40 percent of South Dakotans say Noem shooting dog was justified  Biden campaign raises $51M in April, has $192M on hand Amal Clooney advised ICC on arrest warrants for Israeli officials, Hamas leaders US reacts after Israeli officials targeted with arrest warrants Judge will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Pelosi’s husband  Who is Robert Costello, the Trump witness accused of staring down judge? Small plant may play key role in Colorado River’s future How the Iranian president’s death shakes up succession plans Michael Cohen trouble, judicial fireworks: 5 takeaways from the Trump trial Biden’s Israel approval gets lowest mark yet in new poll Biden rejects allegations of genocide against Israel in Gaza FDIC chief to resign Florida meteorologist goes after DeSantis over climate change rollback ‘The Apprentice’ director warns Cannes audience: ‘The worst times are to come’ IVF advocates skeptical of Ted Cruz’s support Trump trial turns rowdy as defense mounts its case in hush money trial EPA announces $300M to revitalize polluted sites Colorado tackles discrimination in AI What is the ICC? US lashes out after Israeli officials targeted with arrest warrants  Evening Report — Prosecution rests after tough day on the stand for Michael Cohen FDIC chair says he’ll resign once successor is confirmed Trump trial devolves into chaos as judge admonishes defense witness Sanders: ICC ‘right’ to seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israeli defense official Republican pushing bill to ban gag orders dubbed ‘Let Trump Speak Act’ Coinbase adds former Rep. Kendrick Meek as House tees up crypto vote Americans still say real estate is the best long-term investment New York-Dublin portal back online after ‘inappropriate’ behavior Minnesota GOP endorses former NBA player to take on Klobuchar House Dems outraise House GOP with record April fundraising month Prosecution rests in whirlwind Trump hush money trial From Biden to Butker, the biggest graduation speeches so far this year How copyright is killing creativity — except Taylor Swift’s NFL legend Emmitt Smith blasts Florida for ending DEI progams US offers condolences, criticism in aftermath of Iranian president’s death 71 percent in poll want RFK Jr., third parties in debate Air Force seeks its pound of flesh in Teixeira leaks case  Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters, vary by race: Poll Trump lawyer lands blow against Cohen on stealing from Trump Org Scaramucci: Trump hush money trial prosecutors ‘proved the case’ Republicans renew call for sanctions on ICC following Netanyahu arrest warrant Rising: May 20, 2024 UCLA to lead first federal research center focused on building heat-resilient communities HRC announces $15 million swing state campaign to reelect Biden Hunter Biden asks appeals court to pause federal gun trial Justice Alito lets his freak flag fly This is the ‘most religious’ state, according to new study George Conway hits Trump for ‘amazing lie’ about courthouse security The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers $395 pineapple being sold at Southern California produce store Biden slams ICC prosecutor’s ‘outrageous’ request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders Greene posts workout video after Crockett fundraising crack Repurposed beer yeast can extract lead, other metals from water: Study Colorado governor signs sweeping AI regulation bill  12:30 Report — Trump lawyers’ last shot at Michael Cohen; Iran president dies Our unwanted Biden-Trump rematch is a sign of the political times Moves to reduce ‘fashion pollution’ spawn new clothing fabrics Hunter Biden says Fox News trying to ‘dehumanize’ him Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on assault-style weapons Investigation finds BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen bought parts linked to forced labor in China The ruinous reign of Vladimir the Terrible Howard Dean won’t run for Vermont governor Trump says ‘very talented’ Paxton possible AG pick Return-to-office mandate is backfiring on a key federal agency Uber, Lyft vow to stay in Minnesota after pay compromise passes Legislature The Middle East is roiling — the death of Iran’s president could push it over the edge  The delay in Trump’s immunity case shows what’s at stake in November 70 years after Brown, we’re fighting the same battles over again Trump: Biden campaign put out ‘Fake Story’ that he ‘froze’ during NRA speech Red Lobster officially files for bankruptcy: What does it mean for the restaurants? Senate Banking chief calls on Biden to replace FDIC chair after sexual harassment probe Red Lobster files for bankruptcy The crisis of confidence in higher education will not end with the student protests  Assange can appeal extradition order to US, court rules Will Harvard course correct or continue to be a haven for vile anti-Americanism? After Trump’s destruction, how much of the GOP will there be left to save? Graham rips ‘outrageous’ ICC prosecutor request for Israel arrest warrants Hatch Act loophole closing, top official says White House presses Senate Democrats to support border security bill Democrats’ fight against hate crimes vanishes in the face of antisemitism   Senate Republicans introduce legislation to legalize IVF treatment nationally Republicans must offer a bold ObamaCare alternative to put patients in control Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden rule expanding gun background checks Trump’s trials may help, not hurt, his shot at the White House Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse refloated, moving toward port Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash After almost a decade of Trump, America is tired. And scared.  International court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders The other war: Cuban mercenaries in Ukraine Biden’s proposed tax hike would crush workers and the economy Morning Report — Vulnerable Senate Democrats break with Biden Schumer tees up round two for bipartisan border bill Democratic group targets Republicans over IVF in Arizona  Congress sets stage for ‘side deal’ spending fight with White House  Red state abortion bans headed for clash with blue state shield laws Alarmed Democrats flee Biden’s ailing brand in battleground states