The Hill Articles: December 12, 2023

Florida school board approves measure calling Moms for Liberty co-founder to resign DeSantis knocks Haley as ‘failed Republican establishment’ DeSantis accuses Trump of flip-flopping on abortion House to vote to condemn college presidents’ antisemitism testimony DeSantis hits Trump over border wall: He didn’t use the ‘power that he had’ FBI issues warning of lone actor violence for holiday events DeSantis: It is more critical to support Israel than Ukraine in respective conflicts How to watch the Geminid meteor shower IDF claims remains of two hostages recovered  Webb telescope image included in White House Advent calendar Menendez: Biden border proposals are ‘the height of absurdity’ These 8 countries joined US and Israel in opposing UN resolution on Gaza Dems urge stronger HIPAA protections GOP senator says Republicans won’t budge on Ukraine without border action Zelensky calls for ‘results’ from Washington, not just words of support Zelensky’s whirlwind visit to D.C. Biden, Fed brace for next stage of inflation fight Gas prices on the decline ahead of the holidays Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill Education Department launches discrimination investigation into UCLA, Stanford, others Haley endorsed by Gov. Sununu in New Hampshire Guaranteed basic income program bolsters job, housing security among immigrant households: report Arizona Supreme Court hears arguments over future of abortion ban A quarter of freshwater fish at risk of extinction, assessment reveals Voter support for a TikTok ban drops: Survey Raskin razzes Stefanik for ‘evasive and embarrassing answers’ on antisemitism Democratic senator teams up with Rob Gronkowski on fungal disease From White House to West Coast, cease-fire protests follow Biden across US Gaza and Ukraine show that war hasn’t become futuristic — it’s still hell Biden warns Ukraine aid failure would embolden Putin: Recap United Nations General Assembly passes resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire Biden holds White House meeting on AI The Hill’s Evening Report — GOP unmoved on Ukraine amid Zelensky visit The rocky road to climate accountability at the Pentagon  House GOP advances impeachment inquiry resolution, teeing up vote Nearly half of 5 million veterans screened found to have potential toxic substance exposure Hair samples from JFK, 2 other presidents headed to deep space University of Pennsylvania names interim president after Magill ouster DeSantis, Ramaswamy take CNN stage Congress struggles to lock down key funding deal before heading home  ‘Too early for victory laps’: Fed inflation fight looms over Biden Biden holds press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: Watch live Democrats are badly divided on Israel, and GOP isn’t making it easier Russia has lost 13K soldiers since October, declassified US assessment reports It can’t be that hard to manage free expression on campus    New York’s top court rules for Democrats in major redistricting case Giuliani’s baseless election claims flipped Georgia election worker’s life ‘upside down’ Colorado cattle industry sues over reintroduction of gray wolves The First Step Act wasn’t a mistake — but criminal justice reformers dropped the ball McConnell: ‘Practically impossible’ to pass Ukraine funding before Christmas Inflation or deflation? These 12 things are actually getting cheaper Biden administration holds first White House AI council meeting The Hill’s Rachel Frazin recognized as 2023 SEAL Environmental Journalism Awards winner Greene says ‘MAGA would revolt’ if Trump let Haley join his team Dozens of students arrested after pro-Palestine protest at Brown University Tennessee Republican’s 16-minute holiday party draws bipartisan crowd: ‘Christmas brings everyone together!’ Netanyahu vows to block Palestinian Authority from Gaza rule Biden must end ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan Chief of staff Zients joins border talks: report Biden says Israel losing support around the world for Hamas war, suggests Netanyahu make change There’s a new iPhone update: What’s in it, and who can get it? Senate Democrats press Thomas to recuse himself from Trump immunity case  Fatal Attraction: The seductive appeal of irrationality, anti-science and toxic extremism Biden to meet with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas Zara issues statement after some liken campaign to Gaza destruction Judge upholds Texas law banning TikTok on state devices Trump unveils digital trading cards ‘MugShot Edition’ Pharmacies sharing medical data without police warrant: Congressional investigation 12:30 Report — Zelensky’s near-impossible task Cheney, Colbert debate whether Trump is ‘aberration’ in GOP Rising: December 12, 2023 New sanctions leveled on Russia’s weapons suppliers amid Zelensky visit to Washington Top Dem takes swipe at Speaker Johnson over Zelensky Young Californians allege intentional discrimination in greenhouse gas emissions in lawsuit This is bigger than COVID: Why are so many Americans dying early? Flint charge against ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder formally dismissed Kentucky woman suing for abortion learned her embryo has no cardiac activity Most Iowa GOP caucusgoers say endorsements don’t affect their votes: Survey Be wary before scanning QR codes How much does it cost to live the ‘American Dream?’ One estimate says $3.4M 20 percent of Black Americans would pick ‘someone else’ instead of Biden, Trump: Poll MAGA gets the economics of immigration all wrong Graham urges Biden to get involved in border talks, blasts top Dem negotiator Fed rate cuts could come as soon as June: survey Consumer group presses for stronger Botox warnings COP28 stretches into overtime amid disagreements about fossil fuels  Sununu expected to endorse Haley: Reports Tammy Duckworth calls Texas GOP treatment of Kate Cox ‘horrific’ California wildfires could be transforming natural metals into cancer-causing compounds Terrifying hacks on critical infrastructure have arrived. America isn’t ready. These major retailers went out of business in 2023 Sullivan: ‘Arithmetic is simple’ on aid for Ukraine, ‘security of Europe is at stake’ Johnson on Ukraine deal: ‘National security begins at our own borders’ House Democrats hold press conference: Watch live Lahaina reopens to residents, business owners after deadly wildfire Trump says he doesn’t see Haley ‘surge’ in polling Missouri AG launches investigation of Media Matters Matthews: When government goes marching in, innovation marches out   Leading abortion rights group endorses Sherrod Brown for reelection Senators press UN to investigate Hamas sexual violence Arena Group CEO fired following Sports Illustrated AI articles controversy Dictionary.com chooses ‘hallucinate’ as 2023’s Word of the Year: Why? Special counsel planning to use Trump White House cellphone data in election interference case Bottom Line: Robot dog maker enters the AI lobby melee Federal watchdog finds more than 1,000 ways government could use AI Israel needs to stop paying ransom to terrorists Lara Trump on Haley as father-in-law’s running mate: ‘Never say never’ House Transportation subcommittee holds hearing on FBI headquarters debate: Watch live Israeli defense chief says Gaza campaign will ‘take time’ as pressure mounts to halt offensive Cohen knocks Trump for pulling out of fraud trial testimony: ‘He’s scared’ Biden administration announces $37B in funding to benefit seniors, disabled Americans The GOP should clean its own house before addressing university antisemitism Biden campaign calls impeachment a House GOP ‘ploy’ to boost Trump’s campaign House GOP leadership holds press conference: Watch live House Republicans break November fundraising record House Rules Committee meets ahead of vote on Biden impeachment inquiry: Watch live Harvard president to stay on job with support of board Press: No excuse for not funding war in Ukraine   ‘War in Israel and Gaza’ tops 2023 list of Google searches It’s ‘insulting’ to have ‘nonsense Republicans’ on Biden impeachment inquiry panel, Democrat says Inflation falls to 3.1 percent as Fed holds crucial meeting Senators press Fed, OCC after FDIC scandal raises questions about workplace culture Can the US have a grand strategy, or will it forever be GloboCop? Senate leaders face conservative rebellion on annual defense bill Cheney calls McCarthy ‘sad’ and ‘pathetic’ for saying he’d serve in Trump administration Help people in prison change for the better Trump leads Biden by 2 points in hypothetical rematch: Survey The ugliest dictatorship in the Americas staggers before Miss Universe US political hostilities defy human relations principles Morning Report — Zelensky lobbies Speaker for Ukraine aid  House GOP impeachment inquiry reaches pivotal week GOP doubts rise on Ukraine-border deal despite last-ditch Zelensky trip Republicans bring contentious environmental record — and agenda — to climate summit Biden gets aggressive on drug prices, seeking contrast with Trump Immigrant advocates are furious at Biden over Ukraine-border talks Trump approaches uncatchable in Iowa Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance as Zelensky descends on DC Chris Wallace ‘itching’ to get back to politics in 2024 Whitmer PAC announces first round of 2024 endorsements 7 out of 10 people feel cared for by others: survey