The Hill Articles: May 22, 2024

Bolton defends Alito amid ‘outrageous’ flag controversy House defense bill includes amendment assessing impact of publicizing Russia’s nuclear space weapon Ocasio-Cortez urges Senate to launch ‘active investigations’ into Alito Jan. 6 flag reports Kinzinger calls Haley’s support for Trump ‘pathetic’ Buttigieg calls out Boebert over infrastructure post Even talk of a Netanyahu visit stirs firestorm of controversy Where is America’s best pizza? Lawmakers slice into an old debate Nathan Wade says Willis relationship has ‘no place’ in the courtroom UCLA police chief temporarily reassigned after violence at pro-Palestine encampment Key RFK Jr. adviser leaves campaign alleging ‘hateful and divisive atmosphere’ Trump on Biden’s continued candidacy: ‘I doubt he will even be running’ Commercial building to apartment conversions rose 17 percent last year: report Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty Pressley says Trump Justice Department would ‘go on a murdering spree’ CFPB takes on BNPL Even talk of a Netanyahu visit stirs firestorm of controversy Trump blames hush money judge’s rulings for why he declined to testify Flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters flew at Alito’s vacation home: NYT The Big Tech AI race Democrats pick a fight over contraception Ocasio-Cortez: Trump rallying in Bronx due to ‘legal version of an ankle bracelet’ Democrats ask DOJ to probe Big Oil Rick Scott joins three-way Senate leadership race to replace McConnell Colorado Republican Party calls on parents to pull kids from public schools House passes bill outlining new framework for crypto regulation despite SEC pushback Microplastics ‘pervasive’ in human testicles: New study Nebraska sues TikTok for ‘fueling a youth mental health crisis’ House committee adopts amendment to rehire troops fired for refusing COVID vaccine Hunter Biden’s tax trial pushed to fall Kenyan tech workers urge Biden to end ‘modern day slavery’ ahead of state visit ‘Justice should prevail’: Lawmakers lobby for Americans’ release Tennessee, Delaware first states to provide free diapers for some families Haley says she will vote for Trump over Biden Evening Report — Party leaders battle for high ground ahead doomed border security vote News Corp strikes deal with OpenAI to share content, ‘journalistic expertise’ House GOP eyes ambitious plans to pass all 12 government funding bills Mine worker union challenges Biden climate rule in court 46 percent say Trump did something illegal in hush money case: Poll Schumer urges committee chairs to advance AI bills  Second case of bird flu in humans confirmed in a Michigan farmer FBI arrests Maryland man charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot White House unveils Kenya state dinner menu, taps Brad Paisley, Howard Gospel Choir to perform Obama cheers Biden’s 200th judge confirmation Schumer’s bipartisan immigration ‘deal’ is a joke Haley speaks on dangers of national security weakness at Hudson Institute: Watch live How California could help drive down global seaport emissions Charlamagne tha God defends not endorsing Biden: ‘Both candidates are trash’ 72 percent in new poll say it’s likely they’ll watch first presidential debate Uvalde victims’ families sue Texas state police officers MAP: More than a dozen states could see severe storms, tornadoes Wednesday Democrat rebuked on House floor for remarks about Trump ‘sex scandal’ case US says Russia launched antisatellite weapon into space; Moscow shrugs off ‘fake news’ Prosecutors in Trump trial have strayed from their mandate to ensure justice is done What we learned from the primaries in Georgia, Oregon and Kentucky FCC to consider disclosures for AI-generated political ads Mental health’s stigma is wearing down our nation’s healers American Airlines says filing blaming 9-year-old in bathroom recording case was an ‘error’ Families of women hostages held by Hamas release video of abduction on Oct. 7 Fish oil may increase risk of stroke, heart conditions: Study Biden touts confirmation of 200th judge of his presidency: ‘Judges matter’ Study finds higher risk of psychotic disorders among teens who use marijuana When a bumpy ride turns deadly: How worried should you be about turbulence?  6,000 doctors call on Supreme Court to protect emergency abortions Nearly 3 in 5 incorrectly believe US is in economic recession: Survey Democrats refer Big Oil probe findings to the Justice Department IRS extends Free File tax program This 2-in-1 carry-on bag was made for wedding season 14 ‘Star Wars’ products for the superfan in your life Container orchards are a thing — here’s how to make your own Remembering Kevin R. Brock Rising: May, 22, 2024 House Republicans’ farm bill proposal ‘robs Peter to pay Paul,’ Agriculture secretary says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing sexual assault allegations in new lawsuit 12:30 Report — Trump hush money trial on recess as case winds down Could the Haley factor be Trump’s biggest obstacle by November?  Trump falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded and ready to take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search Democrats urge DOJ to rescind Trump-era opinion on execution drugs Israel recalls ambassadors after Norway, Ireland and Spain say they’ll recognize Palestinian state MIT hit with civil rights complaint over program for women of color Consumer watchdog to regulate ‘buy now, pay later’ lenders as credit cards Democrats want to force Senate GOP to vote on contraception California bill would require new cars to beep at speeding drivers  DOJ accuses anti-abortion groups of blocking access to Ohio clinics White House holds press briefing: Watch live House crypto bill sows the seeds of the next financial crisis   Comer, Porter target foreign earnings of presidents, family members Hispanic Caucus: Border bill would ‘set back real comprehensive immigration reform by years’ Democratic leader calls Trump political assassination claim ‘outlandish and dangerous’ Oprah, Serena Williams, Sandra Bullock among female celebs with most support for political bids: Poll STI infection increase a ‘major concern’ for health officials: WHO Ramaswamy acquires activist stake in BuzzFeed America still retains a soft power advantage over China Daily marijuana use now more common than daily drinking: Analysis Senate Republicans give remarks on border security bill: Watch live Visit by Kenyan president can open the door to greater African trade, investment Comey says Trump is coming for DOJ, FBI: ‘That’s the danger for all Americans’  Biden administration suspends funding for scientist at center of COVID lab leak theory Biden: AI companies ‘must earn our trust’ before transforming lives People don’t feel richer because they’ve gained benefits instead of wages RNC headquarters locked down after receiving vials of blood NewsNation adds to programming lineup as it expands to 24/7 Supreme Court declines case on gender identity policy in schools Democrat introduces Alito censure resolution over upside-down flag Nearly half of swing-state voters expect violence around election: Survey Michael Cohen attorney: Robert Costello’s testimony ‘backfired’ Former ‘Ashley Madison’ executive: Site has rebounded after hack America is becoming a democracy in name only  DNC launching ‘Trump’s MAGA Veepstakes’ project Mellman: Diving deeper — The Trump economy vs. the Biden economy  IVF isn’t pro-life or pro-women. The Cruz-Britt bill won’t change that. Trump leading Biden by 4 points across key swing states: Polling Blinken testifies before House Appropriations Committee: Watch live States are protecting children’s online privacy, but Congress still needs to act Second gentleman Emhoff: Trump a ‘known antisemite’ ‘Uncommitted’ vote wins at least 5 delegates in Kentucky Democratic primary against Biden White House highlights fentanyl trafficking in pressing Republicans on border bill Alito’s upside-down flag has destroyed confidence in the Supreme Court  Gen Z’s pessimism fueled by depression, social media use: Expert Mexican cartels wiped out competition in US fentanyl market: DEA How Democrats and the media made Trump bulletproof Biden needs to put Hamas’s American hostages before politics Biden is losing World War III Blinken’s careless spin is encouraging terrorists to put more civilians in danger Elon Musk’s Neuralink patient demonstrates how brain chip works Morning Report — Willis wins Georgia primary; Dems step up pressure on Alito Democrats urge Biden administration to investigate data practices of tax prep companies 5 big moments the Trump jury will have to weigh Republicans close ranks against Senate border security deal Permitting reform supporters press forward despite Schumer’s pessimism Threat of arrest warrants unites a divided Israel against the ICC Biden risks losing Black voters over Gaza What’s next for Big Tech in the AI race FDIC chair’s resignation threatens Biden banking agenda Trump’s latest flirtation with Nazi symbolism draws criticism Lobbying World: Akin snags former Ways and Means chair ahead of tax fight Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Mitt Romney: Key endorsements to watch ahead of November Biden canceling student debt for more than 160,000 borrowers Wildfire smoke has covered up to 70 percent of California in recent years, affecting land and water: Study 5 takeaways from primaries in Georgia, Oregon and Kentucky