The Hill Articles: December 20, 2023

More than half of Americans approve of Colorado ruling to bar Trump from state’s ballot: Poll Voter support for US military aid to Israel drops in new poll House committee to investigate allegations of plagiarism against Harvard president Staff urges Kansas governor to listen to Taylor Swift music amid pop star’s visits to region France could move Paris Olympics opening ceremony over security concerns Biden reelection campaign says Trump-Hitler comparisons ‘not a coincidence’ College Democrats blast Biden for climate ‘indifference’ after COP28 Judge in Giuliani election workers lawsuit orders immediate enforcement of judgment Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles over possible airbag failure House Democrats write Biden urging  ‘immediate and significant shift’ of Israeli military strategy De Niro: Biden ‘on a gurney’ still better than Trump NY AG sues SiriusXM for ‘trapping’ customers in unwanted subscriptions Haley blasts Colorado ruling on Trump: ‘That’s not a democracy’ ACA enrollment up 33 percent Supreme Court to consider blocking cross-state pollution rule Barr says Colorado court’s Trump ruling ‘legally wrong,’ will ‘backfire’  Senate adjourns until 2024 without deal on Ukraine, border security  Conservative nonprofit files ethics complaint against Ketanji Brown Jackson  The reason why you have that lingering cough US vehicles set fuel economy record: EPA Ties between Microsoft, OpenAI draw scrutiny US brings Fat Leonard home Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount in talks about possible merger: Report FBI memo suggests swatting incidents targeting Jewish institutions are linked Is the Colorado decision a Rocky Mountain high? Evening Report — What’s next for the Colorado ballot Dean Philips says Colorado banning Trump from ballot ‘wrong’ When will we finally secure our government against Chinese cyberattacks?  The Memo: Colorado court may have given surprise gift to Trump Fed scratches head as stocks surge Virginia state senator says she will vote against Wizards, Capitals new arena Top Biden officials meet with Black, public health leaders following menthol ban delay UAW push to organize Tennessee plant faces ‘union-busting’ campaign Penn’s president is gone. Now what? Supreme Court to hear arguments on blocking EPA cross-state smog pollution rule Massachusetts rep: Fear of Trump keeps GOP firm against Ukraine aid Giuliani home, office raided in 2021 in Ukraine investigation: Court records Former GOP governor lashes out at Colorado ballot ruling: ‘Pure partisan ridiculous stuff’ The ‘red’ regrets, regressions and redemptions of 2023 Law against homelessness struck down in Missouri Could California drop Trump from ballot? Lieutenant governor wants to find out COVID boosters lagging behind flu vaccines: Gallup Trump asks Supreme Court to delay consideration of Jan. 6 immunity arguments Haley ties DeSantis for first time in Quinnipiac GOP primary poll Parents sue Michigan school district over pronouns Ukraine must not become what it’s fighting against  Only about half of young Americans say democracy is best form of government Backers say Florida abortion ballot initiative on track ahead of signature deadline 42 percent of GOP Iowa caucusgoers say ‘poisoning the blood’ remarks make them more likely to support Trump: poll Biden takes aim at Trump over immigrant remarks: ‘Diversity is our strength’ Kinzinger says he’s ‘mixed’ on Trump 14th Amendment ruling in Colorado Biden secures deal with Venezuela to trade Maduro ally for US fugitive, detained Americans Venezuela agrees to arrest, return Fat Leonard, key figure in massive military bribery scandal Murkowski slams Trump comments as ‘poisoning our country’ Biden administration auctions off 1.7M acres for Gulf drilling in last offshore oil lease sale until 2025 Conan O’Brien compares Trump to Voldemort in interview with Biden The US must confront the Houthis once and for all  Biden administration calls on transit agencies to take steps to protect workers Young voters right now overwhelmingly prefer Biden: The Economist/YouGov poll OpenAI unveils framework to protect against ‘catastrophic’ AI risks Trump blocked from Colorado ballot: 5 takeaways International goods and workers bring tidings of great joy to the economy Hawley blocks McConnell-backed nominees, escalating feud Biden gives remarks on ‘Bidenomics’ at Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce: Watch live Lincoln Memorial steps vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti Border Patrol says surge in border crossings is overwhelming its resources 12:30 Report — Colorado ballot ruling another roadblock for Trump in 2024 Firing college presidents and kicking out antisemites won’t solve the problem DeSantis says Trump Colorado ruling is ‘stunt’ to ‘solidify support’ for Trump in GOP primary Biden: ‘No question’ Trump supported insurrection in light of Colorado ruling Colorado GOP threatens to shift to caucus system over Trump ruling White House touts record-breaking ObamaCare enrollment How much daylight you’ll have on the shortest day of 2023 Former federal judge: Colorado’s Trump disqualification not ‘anti-democratic’ To win back the working class, Democrats must adjust their aim Chip Roy: Trump ‘hangs out in his basement in Florida, afraid to actually debate’ Judge rules Confederate memorial in Arlington Cemetery can be removed Rising: December 20, 2023 China’s decades-long cyber theft could finally pay off in the Age of AI Bidens’ cat, Willow, brings the cattitude in new White House holiday video Google restricting election-related responses on AI products ahead of 2024 Judge allows prosecutors to access Rep. Perry’s communications leading up to Jan. 6 Biden administration must stop removing razor wire barriers from Texas border, judge rules Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas We are much closer than you think to letting AI launch the missiles; there is a better way GOP senator: Barring Trump from Colorado ballot a ‘blatant political decision’ Austin meets with sailors on US carrier in Mediterranean near Israel Patrons packing heat: Businesses should be required to tell customers whether guns are allowed Donald Trump and the GOP’s epidemic of lies   Trump voter challenge in North Carolina dismissed Maggie Haberman: Trump world sees Colorado ruling as ‘a gift’  Phillips endorsing ‘Medicare for All’ legislation Michigan mom graduates college with 10-day-old baby girl tucked in gown Fed officials question stock market surge after rate cut projections Israeli president says humanitarian pause on table in exchange for release of hostages Trump kicked off ballot in Colorado: What happens next Trump rails against Colorado ruling removing him from ballot: ‘A shame for our country’ The Canada-Google News compensation deal won’t fix a bad business like the CBC Judge orders Epstein associates’ names unsealed Trump ‘nervous his base is going to leave him’: Sununu The Fox News-MSNBC election Almost a quarter of Trump supporters oppose having him on ticket if convicted: Survey Government checkoff programs should work for farmers, not industry lobbyists  These 10 cities saw the biggest changes in home buying power in 2023 Political promises won’t end drug shortages Morning Report — No border deal; Trump knocked off Colorado ballot  The Memo: Trump gets surprise boost with young voters amid Biden disillusionment  Texas governor’s move sets up showdown with feds over border Haley, DeSantis neck and neck for second in Iowa, Trump maintains wide lead: Poll Haley faces barrage of sexist attacks Lobbying World: Watchdog welcomes key member of Biden’s National Economic Council How OpenAI is boosting scrutiny of Microsoft’s market power   EPA to disperse $600M in anti-pollution grants through regional organizations DNC to put up billboards in Iowa attacking Haley on reproductive rights As Congress kicks Ukraine aid to 2024, supplies and hope dwindle   Biden to visit Milwaukee to tout ‘Black small business boom’