The Hill Articles: December 15, 2023

Mayim Bialik out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host Poison control data shows significant increase in weight-loss drug overdoses Federal judge rejects attempt to block reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado Applesauce pouch contamination may have been deliberate: FDA official Prince Harry wins phone hacking case: What to know about bombshell ruling House education chair: ‘Strong investigation’ into antisemitism will go beyond Harvard, UPenn College Football Playoff chief responds to Sen. Rick Scott over Florida State snub Appeals court rules against Alex Jones, upholding $75K fine after missed deposition Bannon predicts Trump will pick a woman as his running mate Rapper Meek Mill tears up as Pennsylvania’s Shapiro signs probation reform Homelessness in US surges to highest-recorded level READ: Jury’s $148M verdict in Rudy Giuliani’s defamation suit Classified binder on Russian meddling went missing as Trump left office: Reports US says Russia will be held accountable for fate of Navalny Damages in defamation suit hit already-strapped Giuliani DeSantis pressures Haley on whether she would accept Trump VP: ‘Yes or no?’ Pentagon leaders head to Israel as US urges caution in Gaza Meta faces questions on Palestinian content Can the US stick the soft landing? Biden administration issues final five-year offshore drilling plan Israel agrees to reopen southern Gaza border crossing to permit more aid ACA open enrollment for 2024 wraps up Trump hits Christie for focus on New Hampshire, calling him ‘Sloppy RINO Dog’ Matthew Perry’s death caused by ‘acute effects of ketamine’, L.A. medical examiner says ‘Hopeful’ but ‘not optimistic’ about future of China relations, US diplomat says Ethanol industry gets boost with alternative aviation fuel credits White House prepares for Gaza fighting to last months Giuliani ordered to pay $148M in election workers’ defamation lawsuit Biden sits down with Conan O’Brien for podcast interview Teacher allegedly threatened to behead Muslim student who criticized Israeli flag Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher sentenced to 2 years More older Americans are working, earning higher wages Georgia woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $4M from Facebook Pentagon says Santa will travel ‘safely and securely’ this Christmas ‘Terminator 2,’ ’12 Years a Slave’ among movies added to National Film Registry for 2023 Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 hostages in Gaza Congressional Black Caucus urges corporate America to recommit to diversity, equity and inclusion  Cuomo on Oct. 7 footage: ‘They wanted the Jews to know that they want them to burn again’ On social media companies’ First Amendment rights, Supreme Court should leave Congress leeway to regulate  Democrats revolt against Biden plan for expanded gas exports ‘Silent Cal’ finds a fan in Ron DeSantis Warren presses Meta on content moderation policies amid Israel-Hamas war Houthi attacks lead shipping giant Maersk to halt Red Sea transit Florida braces for powerful storm, severe weather warning issued The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Senate postpones recess for pending Ukraine deal GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions Putin wants US president who’s ‘more constructive’ toward Russia, Kremlin spokesperson says CDC warns providers of ‘urgent’ need to boost vaccination against COVID, flu, RSV Where the Harvard, Penn and MIT presidents dropped the ball on hate speech Manchin calls upcoming hydrogen tax credit guidance ‘horrible’: ‘We are fighting it’ Hunter Biden opens up on sobriety, says he paints 8 hours a day: ‘It is my meditation’ GM to lay off 1,300 workers in Michigan as Chevy ends Camaro, Bolt production NOAA: Almost 100 percent chance 2023 will be hottest year recorded DeSantis vows to help man charged with beheading Iowa Capitol’s Satanic Temple statue Inflation on track toward Fed target in 2024: CBO Rising: December 15, 2023 Elise Stefanik files complaint against federal judge who ruled in Jan. 6, Trump cases Melania Trump in rare public appearance: Pathway to citizenship ‘arduous’ Private sector investment can help turn the tide in Ukraine Judge threatens to force Musk testimony in SEC probe: Report CNN analyst blasts Giuliani defense: ‘Single worst legal strategy ever devised’ Biden, Obama team up for ObamaCare promotion after Trump threats Five strategies to get you the job you want in 2024 Appeals court voices skepticism of Meadows bid to shift from Georgia court Haley commits to CNN Iowa debate Democrats, Republicans agree democracy could be at risk in 2024: Survey Haley brushes aside Hannity invitation to debate DeSantis: ‘I want’ Trump Substack faces criticism for giving Nazis a platform The world is at war — and America is exhausted   Powell, Chesebro apology letters in Georgia election interference case one sentence long Top evangelical leader says he doesn’t believe poll showing strong Trump support in Iowa Michigan appeals court rules Trump can stay on 2024 primary ballot Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages taken by Hamas Ukraine and Israel are in the same fight Top retailers suspending sales of water beads amid safety concerns Ideology, not lack of funds, is behind our military’s recruiting crisis Can TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage? Democrat says he expects Trump to ‘start selling Ivana Trump’s tombstone’ Alternative aviation fuel credit guidance issued by Biden administration bolsters ethanol industry Our immigration courts are in crisis — and it’s making it impossible to secure our borders  Christie in first GOP primary ad says he’s only candidate trying to stop Trump Cornel West says he’s not sure Biden will make it to general election Xi’s visit to Hanoi hasn’t really changed much in the South China Sea Biden’s alarming harassment of Elon Musk Southwest’s plus-sized passenger policy debated on social media How to spot artificial intelligence-generated content Alejandro Mayorkas’s designed failure at the border is disgraceful Morning Report — Senate in overtime for long-shot border bill Tensions rise among Democrats over looming border deal   The Memo: Could a Trump holdover save the Biden presidency? Passenger trains could help combat climate change — if rail can actually get built Long-shot candidates battle to get on state ballots GOP rivals tread lightly around Iowa, New Hampshire debates Jewish day schools in US take up mantle for both Israeli and American students amid Gaza conflict