Halting US virus research would endanger the world
We need well-reasoned pathogen research guidelines that are not politically motivated. #press
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The Hill's Morning Report — Trump, advisers charged with Georgia election scheme
Former President Trump on Monday was indicted on criminal charges for a fourth time since April, adding details and accused co-conspirators out of Georgia to a by-now familiar prosecutorial narrative that upends presidential history and challenges American politics.... #press
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Retirees face $17,400 hit in Social Security if fund isn't bolstered: analysis
The average retired couple would see a $17,400 Social Security cut in 2033 if the program is allowed to continue on its current path, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). #press
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What is the difference between 'sell by' and 'best-by' dates on food?
While some say "use by" a specific date, others say "sell by" the posted date. But what is the difference? #press
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Trump faces fourth indictment days ahead of first Republican primary debate: live updates
Former President Trump and 18 allies now face 41 criminal counts related to interference in the 2020 presidential election after being indicted by a Fulton County, Ga., grand jury on Monday. Just after the indictment was unsealed, within minutes of midnight,... #press
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Democrats look to generate buzz around Inflation Reduction Act
Signed with fanfare in August 2022, the White House was hoping the Inflation Reduction Act could serve as a political springboard heading into a campaign cycle. But as the White House marks the anniversary of the law, sending officials out on the road and seeking to lean into one of President Biden's signature... #press
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RFK Jr.'s abortion remarks spark fresh Democratic outrage
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s off-the-cuff remarks about abortion restrictions has greatly disturbed Democrats, the latest outrage that has further isolated him from his party’s liberal base. Kennedy, who is competing against President Biden for the White House, said he was in favor of a three-month federal... #press
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Breaking down the charges in Trump's Georgia indictment
Former President Trump is facing 13 new charges in Georgia stemming from his efforts to remain in power following the 2020 election. The 98-page indictment outlines Trump’s pressure campaign against election officials, a plot to submit false slates of electors and a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results in the state. Trump is also... #press
https://thehill.com/homenews/4152784-charges-trumps-georgia-indictment/?utm_source=press.coop
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Wall Street braces for the end of profit-led inflation
Companies are losing their ability to keep prices elevated as inflation has been coming down, and Wall Street is noticing. Inflation was initially caused by companies’ passing through cost increases brought about by mangled global supply lines. Those elevated costs gave them cover to keep their prices higher and take... #press
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READ: Trump indicted in Georgia
Former President Trump faces new charges in his fourth indictment this year, this time in Georgia, where prosecutors say he participated in a plot to overturn the state’s 2020 election results to stay in power. The co-conspirators include Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Ken Chesebro and Jeffrey Clark. Former Trump chief of staff Mark... #press
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DOJ fights Trump effort to reestablish SCIF at Mar-a-Lago
The Justice Department is fighting an effort from former President Trump’s legal team to reestablish a secure facility in Mar-a-Lago, arguing he would be “the only defendant ever” in a classified document case to review evidence in their home. “Creating a secure location in Trump’s residence — which is also a... #press
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In defense of voter referendums
Rather than listening to voters, too many legislators are trying to stop them from speaking. #press
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4151917-in-defense-of-voter-referendums/?utm_source=press.coop
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Florida Republican on DeSantis's flailing campaign: 'It’s kind of what I expected to see'
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who supports former President Trump’s White House bid in 2024, criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his approach to politics and said he expected DeSantis to struggle with his campaign, according to a new report Monday.... #press
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Memphis teens watch good deed go viral after giving haircuts to the homeless: 'I hope it inspires somebody'
Darnell Wells is a 19-year-old barber in Memphis, Tennessee. He usually works at The Shop, in the Frayser neighborhood, but this summer he decided to share his skills to the homeless community. #press
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California secures settlement with SoCalGas over 'misleading' claims that natural gas is 'renewable'
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) will likely pay a hefty price for previously peddling natural gas as a “renewable” resource, according to a settlement agreement announced by California Attorney... #press
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Reuters clarifies premature report on Georgia Trump indictment
The wire service Reuters is clarifying a report it published on Monday that indicated former President Trump had been indicted in Georgia in connection with his efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. The report, which came as a grand jury meets in Fulton County to hear evidence in the... #press
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Pro-DeSantis PAC rolls out ad touting military service
Never Back Down, a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), rolled out a new ad on Monday highlighting the governor’s experience in the Navy. The ad, which is part of a seven-figure broadcast and digital ad buy airing in Iowa and New Hampshire, was first seen by The Hill. The 30-second spot... #press
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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Maui death toll climbs, Trump unleashes on Georgia probe
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT TALK OF THE MORNING Maui death toll continues to climb: © Associated Press The death toll from catastrophic wildfires that ripped across Maui has grown, with roughly 100 victims identified and more expected as recovery efforts... #press
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Tim Scott hits Chinese Communist Party, touts ethanol in Iowa ad
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) is targeting the Chinese Communist Party over purchasing farmland in Iowa and touts his support of ethanol production in a new radio ad in the early voting state. "Sen. Tim Scott is a conservative fighter for American farmers. Tim Scott... #press
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Russia deploying hypersonic missiles on new nuclear submarines
Russia is deploying hypersonic missiles on a new class of nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Russian businessman. Alexei Rakhmanov, the CEO of the Russian-government owned company United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), told state-run media outlet RIA Novosty that Yasen class nuclear... #press
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