The Hill Articles: January 3, 2023

McCarthy floats path to Speakership with lower vote threshold Gaetz sends letter to Architect of the Capitol asking why McCarthy is occupying Speaker’s office McCarthy says Trump reiterated his support for Speakership bid Mega Millions: Tuesday’s winning numbers for the $785 million jackpot GOP Rep. Nancy Mace blasts ‘D-Lister’ Matt Gaetz over opposition to McCarthy   With no Speaker, line of succession is again two women Incoming Democratic lawmaker to be sworn in on Constitution, first-edition ‘Superman’ comic   FDA to expand availability of abortion pills This could be a ‘break the glass’ moment for Congress Trump attacks McConnell, wife over GOP ‘turmoil’ after McCarthy fails to win Speakership   Tucker Carlson: ‘Refreshing’ to see McCarthy struggle to win votes for Speaker Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports Jeremy Renner shares update after critical snow plow injury while helping family member Defense & National Security — Jan. 6 committee drama stretches into new year Health Care — The latest omicron subvariant to dominate the US Energy & Environment — <strong>Energy bills among first of new Congress</strong> Hillicon Valley — Cyber concerns to expect in 2023 Trump won’t say if he’s sticking by McCarthy after failed Speakership votes Democrat-turned-independent wins Pennsylvania House leadership post with GOP support Biden taps Democrat on interstate energy commission as its interim chair Five takeaways from Tuesday’s McCarthy drama at the Capitol   Jordan says no chance he’ll be Speaker despite peeling off McCarthy’s support Equilibrium — France calls on energy firms to save baguettes Democrats spend day throwing shade at Republicans Chaos reigns in House as GOP fails to pick a Speaker Stars of 1968 ‘Romeo & Juliet’ sue Paramount for child abuse General who faced off with Fox News hosts retires from Army Padilla sworn in as first-ever Latino elected to Senate from California Santos arrives in Washington amid storm of controversy On The Money — The big picture fight over Trump’s taxes 20th GOP opponent to McCarthy explains his vote for Jordan  Damar Hamlin injury tests ESPN with terrifying live television moment Here are the 20 GOP lawmakers who voted against McCarthy for Speaker House adjourns with no Speaker Colorado sending more migrants to major US cities House Speaker Election Coverage: House adjourns after McCarthy suffers defeat on third ballot Speaker chaos delays swearing-in of new House members White House: ‘Southwest Airlines failed its customers’ DHS proposes higher fees on immigrants applying for work-based visas Democrats on McCarthy, GOP chaos: Pass the popcorn McCarthy fails to secure Speakership on historic second ballot 4,800 ways to improve government Medicare lost millions in savings due to spotty oversight: federal watchdog White House: Biden will not ‘insert himself’ into Speakership vote Speaker battle highlights GOP tensions Underfunded Black colleges and universities need congressional support FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud, other crimes Airline passenger claims United was ‘lying’ about lost luggage after AirTag showed it at ‘mystery’ building These are the best cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions Metal detectors removed from outside the House chamber Campaign Report — What’s in store for 2023 Kentucky treasurer says 11 banks subject to divestment due to energy company ‘boycotts’ Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos votes for McCarthy in Speaker race Jeffries wins more votes than McCarthy in first round of Speaker contest Watch live: White House press briefing More than one-third of military health care beneficiaries have limited access to psychiatrists: study McCarthy blocked from Speakership as House moves to second ballot How long could Speaker battle drag on? 1856 offers a stark example Three possible Speakers-in-waiting to watch if McCarthy falls Lawyer: Suspect in University of Idaho slayings believes he’ll be exonerated Put Congress back in the driver’s seat for international tax rules Damar Hamlin family ‘deeply moved’ by support after Bills player’s collapse In search of America’s next ‘grand strategy’ Risk advisory firm unveils top threats of 2023 Man who tripped officer with bike rack on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony DeSantis strikes defiant tone in inauguration speech amid 2024 speculation  Nevada parents sue school district over daughter’s ‘pornographic’ assignment Congressional Black Caucus swears in its largest group in history Crenshaw says hard-line McCarthy opponents ‘are enemies now’ GOP seeks to prevent Archives handling of Jan. 6 document trove The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Speaker vote drama unfolds amid GOP infighting American national security requires smart spectrum planning Harris swears in Murray as first woman Senate president pro tempore Expanding Adult Vaccine Access McCarthy: Gaetz said ‘I don’t care’ if Jeffries wins Speakership instead of me Kinzinger rips Trump Jr. over ‘We the People’ Bible sales California’s oil, gas workers will find new jobs but need help: report Bishop, Boebert vow ‘no’ votes on McCarthy Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack? Tech CEO arrested, accused of peeping in Panera Bread women’s restroom Anti-abortion group fires back after Trump comments about the midterms Defiant McCarthy vows to fight to the end Former New York Fed chief: Recession ‘pretty likely’ in US Supply chains are on the geopolitical front lines: We’re not ready Rising: January 3, 2023 Damar Hamlin family spokesperson says Bills player is ‘fighting’ after suffering cardiac arrest House Republican calls conservatives opposing McCarthy ‘childish’ Incoming Republican rep: Santos a distraction to GOP Sesame becomes 9th major food allergen in US A new year, but no new Trump — and there won’t be one, either DC mayor urges Biden to end telework policies for federal workers Good hydration linked with lower risk of chronic disease, increased longevity: study Trump Jr. signs multiyear podcasting deal with conservative platform Rumble When will Biden get tough with China? And other foreign policy questions that will define 2023 Large majority of GOP voters support replacing McDaniel as RNC chair: poll Where student loan forgiveness stands: Legal fight shifts to Supreme Court 90 percent in new survey expect political conflict in US this year China threatens response to COVID testing requirements for passengers Two-thirds of economists surveyed predict recession this year US News & World Report changing law school rankings after schools balk Marcy Kaptur becomes longest-serving woman in congressional history on Tuesday Watch live: DeSantis sworn in for second term as Florida governor George Santos and the failure of imagination Capitol Police chief touts increased staffing two years after Jan. 6 attack Fans raise millions for Damar Hamlin’s toy drive fundraiser after collapse Conservative writer David French joining New York Times Outgoing NY House rep on George Santos: ‘I’m being succeeded by a con man’ Critic says McCarthy has ‘rejected’ path to Speaker Watch live: House begins new Congress, elects Speaker America’s ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan gets more dangerous by the day Russia planning ‘prolonged’ drone attack: Zelensky Number of young kids accidentally consuming marijuana-laced edibles rises sharply: research There’s a way to end Putin for good Influential Club for Growth urges no vote on McCarthy for Speaker unless rules demands are met Bills player Damar Hamlin’s toy drive raises more than $3M after on-field cardiac arrest A message for new members of Congress: You can get along. Here’s how. Al Roker returning to ‘Today’ after multiple hospitalizations Press: George Santos for Speaker of the House 8 in 10 say 2023 will be year of economic difficulty: Gallup Five things to expect from the incoming House Feehery: Why McCarthy shouldn’t fear the motion to vacate chair Prosecutors in Brazil reopening criminal fraud case against George Santos The Republicans voting against McCarthy Mr. Santos goes to Washington McConnell surpasses Mike Mansfield as longest-serving Senate leader Why Rand Paul should change his stance on Iran Bills player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest Expect more headlines from the Supreme Court in the new year The Hill’s Morning Report — Will McCarthy get the votes to become Speaker? This week: 118th Congress kicks off with Speaker vote, lawmakers sworn in Republicans to watch amid the House Speaker election McCarthy reaches moment of truth in Speakership election House Speaker election explained: What to know