The Hill Articles: December 5, 2023

5 takeaways from Trump’s town hall with Sean Hannity Al Gore calls social media algorithms ‘digital’ AR-15s Trump addresses Hannity’s ‘dictator’ questions at Iowa town hall: Recap  Cheney says Trump ‘projecting’ with Biden threat to democracy accusations Cheney says her father told her she was ‘in danger’ Jan. 6 Cheney: Republicans in Congress ‘can’t be counted on to defend’ Constitution   McCormick responds to reports of spat with Greene Cheney blasts GOP for blurring faces in Jan. 6 tapes: Nothing ‘can change the facts’ Santos says ‘Trouble’ is his favorite Taylor Swift song: ‘That’s me’ Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to turn off engines mid-flight Top Intel Dem warns Congress of potential lapse in warrantless spy powers amid quibbling over 702 Activists fear radiation compensation in jeopardy Lawmakers say Congress could strike deal on overall government funding this week  Tempers erupt at classified Senate briefing on Ukraine  Jordan seeks records from Willis after her outreach to Jan. 6 committee Tuberville drops military holds US grants $110 million to improve wildlife road crossings Biden primary challengers to appear in televised event after GOP debate  Ukrainian, European officials descend on Capitol Hill to press for funding Deal that helped sink McCarthy sees new hope Bannon, Patel say Trump ‘dead serious’ about revenge on media: ‘We’re going to come after you’ Senators prep for AI ‘doomsday’ CVS plans prescription drug price overhaul Biden rips Tuberville after military holds lifted: ‘I hope no one forgets what he did’ FTC probes Exxon’s purchase of oil company Pioneer White House steps up attacks on impeachment with GOP moderates in mind US says Russia rejected a deal to free Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan Our growing government needs better oversight  Biden campaign outlines what Trump 2025 would look like ahead of Hannity town hall  Schumer calls on GOP lawmaker to delete ‘antisemitic, disgusting’ post  These 14 House lawmakers voted ‘no’ — not ‘present’ or ‘aye’ — on a resolution condemning antisemitism Jayapal: Comments about Hamas sexual assaults ‘not intended to minimize rape’ Senate clears hundreds of military nominations hours after Tuberville lifts hold Tuberville ends his blockade Hochul sets special election to replace Santos for Feb. 13 Pennsylvania Rep. Thompson diagnosed with cancer Cheney’s memoir tops charts, quickly sells out on Amazon Biden ‘not sure’ he’d run in 2024 if Trump wasn’t in the race: ‘We cannot let him win’ Lawmakers tear into college heads on antisemitism Texas woman asks judge to allow abortion after lethal fetal diagnosis Man believed to have fired shots at officers before Virginia house explosion presumed dead College leaders play defense on antisemitism: Recap What to know ahead of 4th GOP debate House Democrats reject GOP’s immigration limits in Ukraine aid bill Senate Dems unveil $111 billion funding package for Ukraine, Israel and border Christie faces growing GOP pressure to drop out: ‘He’s dividing the vote’ Sandra O’Connor to lie in repose at Supreme Court on Dec. 18 The moral absurdity of anti-Israel protestors Melania Trump headlines naturalization event at National Archives FBI director makes plea for 702 reauthorization without a warrant requirement Democratic mega-donor Reid Hoffman gives $250k to Nikki Haley super PAC Georgia advances congressional maps in favor of GOP despite concerns over law George Conway: People won’t speak against Trump because they know ‘he’s a danger’ Most people in ‘America’s Heartland’ will forgo updated COVID vaccines: Survey DeSantis sets aside $1 million to sue over Florida State’s playoff snub Senate Health Committee to consider opioid addiction legislation Former DEA informant pleads guilty to role in 2021 assassination of Haitian president New York DA charges man with hate crimes in Times Square antisemitic attack Former Green Beret announces run for Rep. Patrick McHenry’s seat ‘Quadrillion-dollar’ tax case leaves Supreme Court justices exploring narrow resolution  Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to allow Pell Grants for workforce programs Biden calls for global condemnation of Hamas sexual violence ‘without equivocation’ House Republican moves to force vote on Bowman censure after fire alarm incident Israel’s president defends ongoing war: ‘If it weren’t for us, Europe would be next’ GOP antisemitism resolution passes House, fractures Democrats Klobuchar, Fischer ask DOJ to ‘prioritize’ suspicious letter cases Air Force names 8 US service members lost in Japan Osprey crash Elizabeth Vargas: ‘Elephant in the room’ Trump won’t be ignored at NewsNation debate US announces visa bans for Israeli ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank S-town podcast figure shot, killed after standoff with police Tillis touts $1B for Richmond-Raleigh rail line, thanks Buttigieg CVS to overhaul prescription drug pricing WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich hits 250 days in Russian detainment Panera faces second lawsuit after ‘Charged Lemonade’ blamed for Florida man’s death FBI chief: ‘We’re working around the clock’ to disrupt potential attacks inspired by Hamas Jewish Democrats won’t back GOP antisemitism resolution The five types of Trump voter, and what they mean for the Iowa Caucuses Special counsel outlines bid to show Trump motive, knowledge of plan to stay in power Judge rips Giuliani lawyer for ex-mayor’s absence at Georgia poll worker pretrial hearing Biden greenlights $3B for Las Vegas-to-California high speed rail Broad global majorities support urgent climate action — especially if the messaging is right GOP blurring faces in Jan. 6 security tapes, says Speaker Johnson Johnson fundraising email raises concerns over number of LGBTQ youths New Mexico to invest $500M in first-of-its-kind strategic water supply build-out FAA unveils new committee focused on pilot mental health struggles Congress: Without funding, the fight for global democracy hangs in the balance Harris breaks record for most tiebreaking Senate votes as VP Tuberville releasing hold on hundreds of military promotions Who lost Ukraine? Patrick McHenry, ex-Speaker pro tempore, to retire at end of term 12:30 Report — Liz Cheney weighs strategy to tank Trump America’s foreign policy elites are rethinking China — again Florida Democrat Frost proposes bill to curb book bans Biography of civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis in the works Sen. Rick Scott calls on Florida GOP chair to step down amid sexual assault allegation Speaker Johnson: Ukraine funding depends on ‘transformative change’ to border security DeSantis calls on Trump to debate one-on-one: ‘Stop being a keyboard warrior’ Mice pass a key test of consciousness FBI sees 60 percent jump in hate crime cases since Israel-Hamas war When it comes to China, Speaker Johnson’s talk is cheap  Rising: December 5, 2023 Biden administration pledges more aid to Gaza civilians, including new field hospital Biden impeachment inquiry vote planned for next week Measles once devastated the world like COVID. It still threatens us today. California assemblyman Evan Low joins race to replace retiring Rep. Eshoo WHO says situation in Gaza ‘getting worse by the hour’ as war intensifies North Korea decries US support for South Korea spy satellite launch as ‘double standard’ Kerry calls for global cooperation while unveiling US nuclear fusion plan CNN to host Iowa town halls with DeSantis, Ramaswamy Self-regulation doesn’t work — even for Supreme Court justices Gallup finds more growing numbers think juveniles should be treated more leniently than adults by justice system This dying lake could be the site of California’s next ‘gold’ rush Raimondo says US supports growth in China if Beijing ‘plays by the rules’ FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before Senate on oversight of bureau 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins in Uganda Younger voters appear less likely to vote in 2024, despite previous record: Survey House Judiciary Committee looks into oversight of DOJ’s Civil Rights division: Watch live ChatGPT tops Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles of 2023 list Victims and advocates deserve a right to fight through the Voting Rights Act Matthews: Trump’s right, ObamaCare sucks: Here’s why  House convenes hearing on border security, emergency preparedness: Watch live The Hill achieves record growth in October, with more than 35.5 million unique visitors University presidents testify before House on antisemitism, violent protests: Watch live Fetterman mocks Speaker Johnson over Biden impeachment inquiry push: ‘Oh no!’ Liz Cheney mulling third-party bid; will decide in next few months Christie predicts Trump ‘won’t be able to vote for himself’ in 2024 due to conviction Mass shootings in US with four or more deaths hit highest level since at least 2006 Press: Gavin Newsom’s master class for Democrats   Ex-Trump State official Morgan Ortagus announces new SiriusXM show White House: If GOP votes on impeachment inquiry, Greene ‘truly calling the shots’ Why did anyone vote against expelling George Santos? An anti-aging drug for dogs is in the works: Here’s what we know Haley leads Biden by 4 points in 2024 match-up, but falls short of Trump: Poll The US is struggling to get through to Iranians. Here’s how to change that. Israel intensifies strikes in southern Gaza, hitting second-largest city Why are some Republicans pushing new taxes and higher prices? Powerful members of Congress are dead-set on killing UFO transparency A Montecito Yankee in King Charles’ court Morning Report — Why did Ukraine aid get tangled in border politics? Schools ramp up battle against chronic absenteeism Spending deal that helped sink McCarthy sees new hope as conservatives ease up Newsom cements place as star for Democrats Clock ticks down on Ukraine aid as Senate border talks falter EPA lays groundwork for stronger climate rules McConnell, Thune expected to attend fundraiser for Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown Senate GOP softens criticism of House effort to impeach Biden Vulnerable Americans are going into the holiday season without COVID-19 protections Bottom Line: Boeing brings on former appropriations staffer Advocates fear compensation for radiation victims could end with defense bill deal