The Hill Articles: May 31, 2024

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer says Trump’s conviction in hush money case ‘hit her hard’ Cohen after hush money verdict: ‘I will never be a punching bag to Donald Trump or anyone’  Smith makes new plea for gag order in classified docs case day after Trump conviction Costello claims Trump hush money judge ‘totally overreacted’ to his testimony Asa Hutchinson urges GOP colleagues to not take Trump conviction ‘lightly’ Rubio: Biden is ‘demented man propped up by wicked and deranged people’ Vulnerable Republicans stay silent on Trump conviction Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies at 86 Fauci interview transcripts unveiled Tesla recalls 125K vehicles from four models over safety issue Biden marks ‘decisive moment’ as Israel offers roadmap for Gaza cease-fire DC attorney disciplinary board recommends Giuliani be disbarred Murkowski: GOP nominee without Trump’s ‘baggage’ would have clear path to victory Mary Trump weighs in on uncle’s hush money conviction: ‘Finally’ Biden dismisses Trump’s claims he’s behind legal woes: ‘I didn’t know I was that powerful’ Vermont becomes first state with climate change penalty law Obama backs Israel-Hamas cease-fire road map: ‘It can save lives’ Trump launches grassroots voter outreach program after New York trial 5 things to know about the Tulsa Race Massacre, 103 years later Inflation can’t touch the Costco hot dog combo Chamber Foundation president leaving amid congressional scrutiny Harrison Butker, Travis Kelce among attendees at White House ceremony for Chiefs Battle lines drawn as Washington enters new era after Trump conviction Women on Mediterranean diet live significantly longer: Study Retired four-star admiral charged with accepting bribes for contracts Google updates AI systems after erroneous information generated Vance, CNN’s Blitzer tangle over Trump’s ‘fascist state’ remark Hillary Clinton hawks ‘she was right about everything’ mugs after Trump conviction ‘Uncommitted’ movement: Biden’s Israel road map ‘will likely fall flat,’ calls for permanent cease-fire Is America’s defense establishment learning from setbacks abroad? Biden appoints UAW president to White House advisory council The AI lobbying boom George Conway, GOP commentator spar over Trump trial: ‘You’re lying’ Watch live: Biden welcomes Kansas City Chiefs to White House Senate conservatives vow to oppose DOJ funding boost, Biden nominees after Trump verdict Bipartisan leaders officially invite Netanyahu to address Congress Frost on Trump conviction: Most Americans ready to move past ‘global embarrassment’ Are DEI programs really the problem?  The case for more aggressive tariffs, exchange rates and monetary policy Biden says Israel has offered road map toward lasting cease-fire in Gaza Iran’s fragile political future after Raisi’s death: A leadership vacuum  Child care cost rising at nearly twice the pace of inflation: Research Biden on Trump conviction: ‘Irresponsible’ to say trial was ‘rigged’ 100 organizations, legal experts urge Senate panel to advance press protection bill Majority of US voters support holding fossil fuel companies liable for climate change: Survey Watch: Biden touts Israel’s hostage deal proposal, urges Hamas to accept it To win the messaging wars, restore the US Information Agency Is commuting into the office back? Well, sort of Don Jr. calls US ‘third-world s‑‑‑hole’ after Trump’s guilty verdict Chance to see northern lights returns: Here’s where aurora may be visible House, Senate GOP campaign arms see record-breaking hauls after Trump verdict US accuses Hyundai, suppliers of using child labor Surviving Russia: The horrors of war have only strengthened the bonds between Ukraine and Africa   Biden camp: Trump railing against verdict should prove he can’t be president Pence weighs in: Trump conviction ‘only further divides us’ Rising: May 31, 2024 12:30 Report — Trump goes scorched earth after guilty verdict The verdict of history: Trump is guilty Harris set to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ next week Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion ban over medical exceptions Speaker Johnson: Supreme Court ‘should step in’ on Trump appeal Watch: Trump calls hush money trial ‘a scam’ and ‘rigged’ in post-conviction remarks It’s starting to look like the 1930s for all the wrong reasons Costco’s new CFO makes announcement about $1.50 hot dog combo The 54 charges Trump faces after his New York conviction Trump rails against hush money judge in post-conviction remarks: ‘He’s really a devil’ Jim Jordan demands Bragg testimony following Trump hush money guilty verdict Regardless of the Trump verdict, Biden’s in trouble  Vermont becomes first state to require oil companies to pay for climate change damage FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine Kinzinger on GOP reactions to Trump verdict: Party ‘has lost all ability to think for itself’ Support domestic mining to advance a secure, responsible US mineral supply Manchin leaves Democratic Party, files as independent The nation’s weather forecasting must rise to the challenges of climate change Kremlin says Trump being politically targeted Possible VP pick says Trump verdict does not ‘give me pause’ Trump campaign announces $35M fundraising haul after guilty verdict Echoes of Jimmy Carter could spell the end of the Biden presidency   PTSD on the rise among college students: Study Former Trump executive: Guilty verdict will ‘put a strain’ on former president’s health Trump adviser blasts College Republicans statement on New York verdict RFK Jr. slams Trump verdict: ‘Profoundly undemocratic’ Biden campaign calls Trump ‘convicted felon’ in fundraising email More of this: It took real courage to crush Wash-U’s campus ‘tentifada’ Former attorney says Trump should remain silent during sentencing Fed’s favorite inflation tracker flatlined in April Ivanka Trump breaks silence after guilty verdict NATO allies are defying Putin’s nuclear threats — so should Washington Attorney says Trump helped work on his own defense Susan Collins criticizes New York’s prosecution of Trump Trump attorney argues against jail sentence, citing former president’s age A Trump November win would lead America to a dystopian future Tulsi Gabbard says she ‘would be honored’ to be Trump’s running mate ‘Sue til it turns blue’ — Democrats pursue a lawfare election strategy in Wisconsin The failed Gaza pier proves our military isn’t prepared for extreme weather   Rubio slams Trump verdict as ‘terrible’ Failed state from the start: Why a sovereign Palestine isn’t happening any time soon Ukraine doesn’t have a Nazi problem, but Russia sure does Morning Report — Trump is convicted, but will it matter? Lobbying World: Fintech trade association snags bank group lobbyist The NAB’s fight for the future of AM radio Trump verdict throws election into uncharted territory Democrats say Biden caved on ‘red line’ warning in Rafah GOP faces internal battle over defense spending Crockett’s viral moment causes some to cringe Florida schools are closing, but not everyone blames school choice Black women face extraordinary maternal mental health challenges  Internet providers agree to continue discounted plans through end of 2024 as federal subsidies end AI programs can easily impersonate Biden, others to manipulate elections: Study