The Hill Articles: December 22, 2023

Newsom warns efforts to keep Trump off California ballot could be ‘political distraction’ Trump suggests Harris would ‘be better’ as president than Biden George Conway slams Trump, RNC chair for reported Michigan call: ‘Sleaziest thing ever’ Bannon rips Senate Republican leading charge to take majority in 2024: ‘Gutless coward’ Residents cleared to return to Iceland village where volcano erupted Migrant encounters at southern border near quarter of a million in November: CBP Trump says he would peacefully transfer power at end of his term if reelected Biden mourns presumed death of American killed by Hamas Graham declares ‘war’ against NY to protect Chick-fil-A’s Sundays off Stunning image shows cosmic ‘Christmas tree’ glowing in space Seattle Hospital sues after Texas Attorney General asks for handover of patient records United Nations calls for more Gaza aid Biden proposes climate stipulations for hydrogen tax credit Watchdog accuses Meta of ‘silencing’ pro-Palestine posts Putin confidant approved plan to kill mercenary chief Prigozhin: WSJ White House wants naloxone in federal buildings Karl Rove says Ronna McDaniel ‘in trouble’ over Trump’s Michigan call Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns GOP-drawn maps legislative Nikki Haley’s New Hampshire climb Thinking about quitting your job? So are 39% of US employees Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough 3 times Lower inflation brings high hopes for 2024 Human Rights Watch finds ‘systemic censorship’ of Palestinian content on Meta platforms Joe Rogan knocks Biden over Trump’s claim of airports during Revolutionary War Rep. Luna, husband, sue Pentagon over since-repealed COVID-19 vaccine mandate FDA warns of fake Ozempic shots Trendy houseplants that’ll spruce up your space in 2024 Yelp’s 2024 home trend forecast: mirrors and ‘dopamine decor’ The 25 best gifts we tested in 2023, ranked Obama shares his favorite books of 2023  Christmas in Ukraine  DeSantis super PAC cancels TV ads in Iowa, New Hampshire Supreme Court won’t take up Trump’s criminal immunity, for now CDC director sends holiday warning: Stay home if you’re sick Natural resource export bans are becoming a dangerous global trend Senators call on Biden to increase pressure on Qatar in Hamas hostage talks Washington Post, union reach agreement on 3-year contract DNC sues New Hampshire over election law backed by Republicans Everyone you know sick? 9 states reach CDC’s highest level for respiratory illness For Microsoft, the OpenAI tumult is ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ Can the U.S. afford for Ukraine to lose? Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden marijuana, cocaine pardons Pornhub parent company admits to profiting from videos of sex trafficking victims It’s time to end the political chokehold on Hispanic media  12:30 Report — Biden’s low end-of-year approval rating, lawmaker shares favorite Christmas decor Trump rails after poll shows Haley within 4 points in New Hampshire UN Security Council passes Gaza resolution as US abstains Moderate Democrats fume over Biden hydrogen proposal Fetterman thanks Biden for Christmas pardon of ‘bulls‑‑t weed charges’ Trump says he’d debate a GOP rival ‘if it’s very close’ Resolute US leadership is needed to stem Houthi Red Sea shipping attacks Japan selling Patriot missiles to US in break from self-defense policy Anti-Trump GOP group compares former president to Mussolini, Orbán in new ad campaign Trump: ‘I’m not a student of Hitler’ Rising: December 22, 2023 The youth of Afghanistan are trapped in the Taliban’s darkness Arizona officials charged over election results certification delay plead not guilty Judge says DeSantis repeatedly spread false information in push for transgender health care ban Laws to protect children online are coming. Smart companies won’t need them. US scrutinizing frequent-flyer programs Emhoff calls on coalitions to ‘step up’ in response to rapper Ye’s ‘horrible’ antisemitic rhetoric Netanyahu should reconsider his priorities and bring the hostages home Biden, Mexican president agree actions to reopen border ports are ‘urgently needed’ ‘Fox & Friends’ hosts praise Fetterman’s break from progressives These cities and towns are most dangerous in the US, study finds CNN planning DeSantis, Haley town halls to kick off new year What good is FERC’s oversight power if it doesn’t use it?  3 officers acquitted in death of Black man who said he couldn’t breathe USDA issues permit for Santa’s reindeer to *legally* enter the US Delaying the menthol ban is another blow to racial health equity Biden to launch expanded sanctions going after banks working with Moscow Israel and Lebanon are sliding into war, but the US can still stop it Inflation finally dips below 3 percent as U.S. economy nears ‘soft landing’ UN Security Council expected to vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution after week of debates Few airport delays reported at start of busiest holiday travel season in years Treasury proposes strict climate rules for lucrative hydrogen energy tax credit Why investors are upbeat and voters are gloomy about the economy Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000, health officials say Democrats will regret their pyrrhic legal victory against Trump   Congress hunts for illegal UFO programs as the media shrug Biden to pardon certain marijuana offenses, commute sentences of 11 nonviolent drug offenders Biden year-end rating worst of modern-day presidents seeking reelection at this point: Gallup Organized retail crime is threatening American families The most important ‘what-ifs’ of 2024 Appeals court rules Nirvana can be sued for child porn over ‘Nevermind’ album cover Morning Report — SCOTUS v. The 2024 Election California, New York in danger of seeing House delegations shrink further Biden kept at distance from McConnell on border deal talks New Speaker Johnson’s budget strategy stretches US response in Middle East Washington watchdog gets victory in Trump Colorado disqualification case