The Hill Articles: December 8, 2023

Investigation into leak of Nashville school shooter memos comes back inconclusive Bipartisan senators introduce ticketing reform legislation Cheney: Trump’s comments must be taken ‘literally and seriously’ Stephen A. Smith knocks DeSantis response to College Football Playoff picks: ‘Will you stop?’ EU agrees to first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI regulations Billionaire GOP donor endorses Haley, says Trump’s time has ‘come and gone’ Tapper mocks Comer for claim about Hunter Biden indictment Trump vows to appeal judge’s gag order decision in Jan. 6 case 74 lawmakers demand MIT, Harvard, UPenn boards remove school presidents House GOP will introduce a second transgender athlete ban next week Criticism mounts on Israel’s Gaza war Federal judge bars separating migrant families for 8 years First-ever gene editing therapies approved Ukraine’s imposing top lawmaker launches a charm offensive in DC Bowman calls out Lawler: ‘Have you been to the border?’ Labor market plows ahead McCarthy declares support for Trump in 2024 Nearly half of men think they can safely land a plane in an emergency, survey finds US vetoes Security Council resolution for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza Haley goes after DeSantis’ environmental record SmileDirectClub ends operations ‘effective immediately,’ but what about the customers? Cuba puts Miami exiles, media personalities on terrorist list Standards requiring renewable clean hydrogen to be truly clean will drive economic growth  Amazon files motion to dismiss FTC antitrust case Florida Democrat posts joking ‘in memoriam’ video for Santos, McCarthy A Festivus for the…Freedom Caucus US government racked up $383 billion deficit in past two months: Estimate  IOC will allow some athletes from Russia, Belarus to participate in Paris Olympics  Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley sentenced to life without parole Trump campaign distances itself from report of second-term Cabinet contenders More Americans say Hamas bears brunt of responsibility for war in Gaza: Survey Microsoft, OpenAI face scrutiny in UK Christie says Hunter Biden likely ‘going to have to do time in jail’ even with plea Still a chance Trump won’t testify again in fraud trial, former White House lawyer says Calls grow for ouster of Penn, Harvard, MIT presidents after antisemitism House hearing Biden touts infrastructure investments in visit to Las Vegas: Watch live White nationalist group accused of civil rights violations in Massachusetts Top military readiness lawmakers call for probe into fatal Osprey crash Brittney Griner raises concern for Americans wrongly detained abroad on the first anniversary of her release RNC says candidates free to participate in unsanctioned January debates Democratic lawmaker says focus on food deserts key to fighting diseases affecting African Americans  Ukraine war documentary headed to Capitol as lawmakers debate further aid What to know about Trump-appointed judge in Hunter Biden tax case Trump hits Christie after strong debate showing: ‘Not fit to run for President’ Pregnant Kentucky woman sues over state’s two abortion bans Democrats: Harness data to find and engage unregistered young voters READ: Trump gag order appeals court ruling Appeals court upholds key provisions of Trump gag order in federal Jan. 6 case Lawmakers seek to restrict funding for Space Command in Defense bill 1 in 5 young Americans think Holocaust was a myth MIT board announces support for university president after backlash to House testimony Emerging bipartisan path to lowering prescription drug costs reveals common ground for agreements on spending Microsoft, OpenAI partnership under scrutiny from UK competition regulator   El Niño predicted to flood both coasts: Here’s where risk is highest The left’s about-face on nuclear power Kimmel sends prank Cameo scripts to Santos, who read them Freedom Caucus issues series of demands on year-end legislation in ‘Policy Festivus’ Israel facing criticism as it ramps up war in southern Gaza CDC warns of more infectious mpox strain House Democrats push White House on easing free contraceptive access 12:30 Report — Biden campaigns on Trump factor Dean Phillips filing challenges in states that left him off ballots Paperboy Love Prince and Vermin Supreme: NH hears from lesser-known 2024 candidates FDA approves first use of CRISPR gene editing to treat sickle cell disease The clouds on the horizon for America’s electric vehicle industry What to watch in the battle over Trump’s trial calendar  Draft climate summit document floats fossil fuel phaseout but light on timeline details House Democrats ask Biden administration to reverse course in Haiti A fiscal commission will harm, not help, Social Security and Medicare  Hunter Biden: Republicans are trying to ‘kill me’ to destroy father’s presidency Reddit moderators, Yelp warn SCOTUS of real-world dangers of GOP social media laws Rising: December 8, 2023 Jon Huntsman, Wharton board want Penn head Magill gone Personal finances, job security and AI are all stressing Americans out – so what can we do about it? Will an age of war replace our era of booming prosperity? New Hampshire officials surprised by CNN debate announcement Former police chief sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attack Iran wants its oar in the Black Sea Fox’s Doocy: House Republicans have yet to produce ‘concrete evidence’ against Biden Where Hunter Biden’s charges stand Stefanik targets university presidents over ‘lack of moral clarity’ on antisemitism Senate Republican says Washington Post op-ed suggested ‘open rebellion’ against US How to interview Trump while avoiding the mistakes of the past Harvard president apologizes after backlash over remarks at antisemitism hearing Federal appeals court strikes down parts of NY gun law Which states leave the best — and worst — tips at restaurants? New report explains There is no military solution to the war in Gaza Tucker Carlson: ‘God would have to yell at me very loud’ to be Trump running mate More Americans optimistic about future of Social Security: Gallup Putin seeking another term as Russian president White House condemns CAIR director’s recent comments about Oct. 7 attack Biden campaign says jobs report shows he is ‘cleaning up the economic disaster’ Trump left A heartbeat by any other name: ACOG’s ideological war against science and patients Half of Republicans in new poll support Biden push to cut emissions Man who allegedly fired shotgun outside Jewish temple faces federal charges Florida senator urges probe into alleged ‘sewage garlic’ from China Charlamagne Tha God calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race Don’t want Israelis in Gaza? They don’t want to be there, either US Embassy in Baghdad targeted in rocket attack Woman tried to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home, police say US gained 199K jobs in November; jobless rate falls What’s the point of being a superpower if America doesn’t defend itself like one? Police: UNLV shooter tried to mail 22 letters to university personnel To stop the Houthis, America should ramp up pressure on Iran Sinking Biden should trade secure border for Ukraine aid Seven delusions plaguing the mind of the Trump base voter Morning Report — Biden heads west for campaign cash House Intelligence, Judiciary battle over surveillance cracks party fault lines   Fight over College Football Playoff spills into Senate  Trump takes center stage at Biden fundraisers Haley takes aim at DeSantis on environment Biden to announce $8B in funding for high-speed passenger rail projects