The Hill Articles: September 9, 2024

Michigan’s top court rules RFK Jr.’s name will remain on ballot Democrat says Trump ‘out-negotiated’ by Taliban on Afghanistan Good to officially step down as Freedom Caucus chair by end of week The White Stripes file lawsuit against Trump over use of song: ‘This machine sues fascists’ GOP opposition appears to doom Speaker Johnson’s initial plan to avert shutdown Trump muses about a ‘Biden comeback’ as he blasts Harris Trump leads Harris by just 2 points in Florida: Poll Georgia tilts toward Trump, NC too close to call in new poll Southern California representatives call for federal state of emergency amid transboundary pollution crisis Texas Democrat smokes blunt, bong in pro-weed campaign ad AI comes to iPhone GOP releases critical report on Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal Fetterman skeptical debate will significantly impact election  Congress faces crunch time to avoid shutdown Missouri abortion measure invalid, judge rules Harris campaign calls Trump marijuana post ‘blatant pandering’ Biden administration OKs major Nevada power project George Helmy sworn in to fill remainder of Menendez term James Earl Jones, beloved actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies Biden likely to leave environment, health protections unfinished Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 to double as hearing aids COVID subcommittee accuses Cuomo of ‘wrongdoing’ in investigation report Oprah Winfrey to host virtual ‘Unite for America’ event for Harris Evening Report — Trump ticks up in the polls ahead of debate Top Democrat expresses concern with Azerbaijan hosting COP29 climate conference New poll delivers warning signals to Harris CNBC’s Jim Cramer rips Trump’s tariff proposal: ‘I’m kind of against it’ 10 former top military officials call Trump ‘a danger,’ back Harris Majority of voters think US economy is on wrong track: Poll Congressional Black Caucus releases corporate accountability report on DEI Harris leans into underdog image ahead of debate with Trump Jorge Ramos leaving Univision after nearly 40 years Missouri judge’s ruling throws last-minute curveball in abortion ballot fight Tropical Storm Francine forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to become hurricane Pelosi: Trump joking about attack on her husband ‘sick’ Schools shut down amid manhunt for Kentucky highway shooting suspect New iPhone 16 will have 2 more buttons: Here’s what they do Haley: Trump, Vance ‘need to change the way they speak about women’ Apple event unveils iPhone 16 as it jumps into AI race Harris, Trump locked in dead heat: Poll Democrats to hold hearing on Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision Here are the rules for the Harris-Trump ABC debate Watch live: Biden celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary Vance pushes false accusations of Haitians eating pets Coconut cups and ‘Mar-a-Lago punch’: DC bars serve up Harris-Trump debate specials Trump campaign says Harris has higher bar to clear in debate At the debate, there’s no escaping tough questions on immigration  Biden would veto GOP government funding proposal, White House says Gov. Chris Sununu helps save man choking on lobster roll Young voters deserve answers on the national debt GOP pollster to Trump: ‘Focus on helping voters, not yourself’ Who is Philippe Reines, stand-in for Trump in Harris debate prep Southern California officials plead for help as cross-border sewage crisis poisons air Parts of Texas ‘out of water’ as the rest dries out, ag commissioner says The US sends wrong signals on Israel and democracy Democrats press for gun violence hearing in wake of Georgia school shooting Elon Musk could be world’s first trillionaire by 2027 Naturalized citizens fired up to vote this year: Poll Conservative groups urge lawmakers to bolster US technology protections against China The Switch Up Election Series — Republicans fight to regain Georgia as Election Day nears The U.S.-India relationship will shape the 21st century Overheated battery-powered devices reported more often on planes: Report Big Lots bankruptcy: The roughly 300 stores already set to close in the US Elton John: Trump nickname for North Korea’s Kim ‘hilarious’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Harris and Trump’s different debate approaches GOP group aimed at electing female candidates releases ‘pro-IVF’ ad campaign Utah orgs call on congressional delegation to ‘use your influence’ to reauthorize radiation law Kate, Princess of Wales, says she’s completed chemotherapy and is ‘looking forward to being back at work’ Harris and Trump need to be asked about court reform at the debate Rising: September 9, 2024 Harris: Trump has ‘no floor’ on how low he’ll go at debate Haley pushes back on Cheney criticism of her Trump support Watch: White House press briefing Affordable Care Act tax credits work despite fraud and should be expanded  Harris missed ‘big opportunity’ by not picking Shapiro as running mate: Nate Silver US proposes reporting mandates for AI developers, cloud providers Watchdogs press presidential candidates to disclose elite campaign fundraisers Buckle up — the Harris-Trump debate is going to be a wild ride  Jeffries slams House GOP’s government funding plan: ‘Unserious and unacceptable’ Kid Rock headlining Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser in Nashville Salmonella strain linked to recalled eggs sends dozens to hospital across 9 states, CDC says Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at 58 Kentucky shooting manhunt: Suspect at large as investigators find gun, SUV US help isn’t enough: South Korea wants its own nuclear weapons Trump claims Zuckerberg said he couldn’t vote for Democrat in this election; Meta denies it Pentagon chief: Stopgap funding measure would have devastating impact on military Trump confirms he will vote for Florida marijuana legalization measure White House rebukes Republicans over partisan plan to avert shutdown Organizers warn of severe disinformation campaigns targeting Black voters U.S. Navy’s lapse in sea lane security risks global trade AI employees voice support for California regulation bill In tomorrow’s debate, both candidates must address social media regulation Lawmakers increasingly support democracy reforms: Scorecard Approval of labor unions nears record high: Gallup Gun violence is an epidemic in America — gun safety can be the cure  White House to require insurers pay for mental health the same as physical health Harris campaign adds policy positions to website, contrasts with ‘Trump’s Project 2025 agenda’ Will the presidential debate matter? Probably not. Tulsi Gabbard: Cheneys’ endorsements, Harris’s response ‘sickened me’ Saving democracy can save the climate — and vice versa  Harris campaign features ex-Trump officials in new ad for Fox News, West Palm Beach 9 out of 10 voters support real hospital, insurer price transparency: Poll Harris is up but Trump might be stronger behind the polls Laugh out loud: Harris is held to an unfair standard compared to Trump? Morning Report — Is debate riskier for Harris than Trump? Congress returns from recess as shutdown clock ticks Harris-Trump debate: What each candidate needs to do Races to watch in the New Hampshire, Delaware and Rhode Island primaries  Five House Democrats to watch in the fight over government funding Advocacy group launches get-out-the-vote campaign centered on people with medical debt