The Hill Articles: November 1, 2023

Many House GOP lawmakers indicate they don’t think Biden is ‘cognitively strong enough’ to be president Johnson dismisses failed Tlaib, Santos votes: ‘It was resolved on the floor’ Johnson says House GOP will consider Ukraine funding, border security together Santos posts, then deletes meme after failed expulsion vote   Kinzinger: A lot of ‘cowardice’ among GOP 31 Democrats vote to keep Santos in Congress These Republicans helped kill a resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism Israeli ambassador on U.S. calls for humanitarian aid to Gaza: ‘We don’t need urging’ Democrats scrap plans to vote on Greene censure resolution Biden tells a heckler calling for cease-fire: ‘I think we need a pause’ Former lawmaker runs for seat he resigned from  Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails House passes legislative branch funding bill  Senate GOP launches offensive to overcome Tuberville military holds  Santos yields floor time to Democrat Goldman ahead of expulsion vote Republicans help torpedo resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism Wounded Palestinians, others allowed to leave Gaza FDA appears poised to approve sickle cell gene therapy   Israel aid bill would add billions to deficit, CBO finds Biden to visit Maine on Friday in aftermath of Lewiston shooting Trump endorses Braun in run for Indiana governor  GOP lawmaker contends ‘there are very few innocent Palestinian citizens’ Jordan subpoenas climate group for alleged ‘collusion’ and antitrust violations White House launches AI safety agency Johnson taps former Fox executive to run House GOP messaging House Dems call on Biden, leadership to reject spending bills with anti-LGBTQ provisions White House to develop first national strategy to counter Islamophobia Biden administration partners with nonprofit on EV battery materials Senate passes first government funding package, setting up clash with House GOP  IRS announces changes to 2024 retirement contribution limits Congress must pass these measures in the wake of Israel-Hamas war Disney to buy Comcast’s shares in Hulu, giving it full ownership of streaming service Some Instagram and Facebook users can get rid of ads for $10. 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Do this instead Trump White House aide points finger at Jan. 6 National Guard call-up in 14th Amendment trial Biden reaffirms Israel defending itself within international and humanitarian law Jenna Ellis plea deal prompted by Chesebro, Powell pleas, attorney says Pennsylvania court rules former governor illegally joined carbon emissions trading alliance House to vote on Santos expulsion resolution 5 things to know about the Apple Watch ban Sanders, Warren write to Biden with ‘serious concern’ about Israel’s invasion of Gaza Judge denies motion to dismiss Trump’s Colorado 14th Amendment case Menendez swats away questions about attendance at classified briefing Trump endorses Mississippi governor ahead of Tuesday election Pentagon unveils new form for reporting UFO sightings Biden is making strides in AI governance but still playing catch-up Biden rallies support for ‘Bidenomics’ in Minnesota: Watch live Desert winds fuel SoCal blaze late into fire season Millions more adults should be screened for lung cancer under new American Cancer Society guidelines GOP senator says he’d take away Biden’s car keys if he were president’s son Speaker Johnson tells Senate GOP that Israel money must move by itself  In this dangerous world, why are we pulling back funds from the Department of Defense?  Mayors of 5 big cities press Biden for meeting on migrants Republicans cheer cancellation of New Jersey offshore wind projects DC to give some residents free digital tracking tags amid rash of car thefts Making the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act work for women and families 14th Amendment applies to presidents, expert argues at Trump’s Colorado disqualification trial Infant mortality rate rises for first time in 20 years: CDC MLK daughter responds to Amy Schumer: He would call for bombing to ‘cease’ State Department announces partnership with nonprofit on critical mineral supply chains AI forum on elections to be held in Senate next week, Schumer says   Fed holds off on rate hike for second straight meeting To be pro-Palestinian, you must be anti-Hamas Fed chair holds press conference: Watch live Americans among those departing Gaza, White House confirms Florida official says insurance costs are driving out some homeowners  Rep. Ken Buck won’t run for reelection, criticizing GOP’s election denialism Our strange, generic ‘NPC’ political moment Amy Schumer, Jason Biggs among celebs calling on TikTok to do more to combat ‘rampant antisemitism’ Trump Org’s false financial statements cost banks $168M in interest: NY AG financial expert Supreme Court appears inclined to refuse ‘Trump too small’ trademark Counting the deaths in Gaza Key US ally in Middle East pulls ambassador from Israel in protest of Gaza war Passengers on flight from Tel Aviv to Russia hid in terminal amid rioting: ambassador Ocasio-Cortez rips pro-Israel group as ‘extremist organization’ IRA money means more help for farmers and conservation — not less  Giuliani should be worried about RICO, other charges, Ellis lawyer says Dozens of bird names to change in purge of former enslavers, racists Jason Aldean defends ‘Try That in a Small Town,’ but ‘minus the setting’ 12:30 Report — Dems’ tricky balance for Israel aid Beyond silicon: How the US can pioneer the next phase of computing Pentagon sending another 300 troops to Middle East Liz Cheney: ‘Dangerous’ Johnson he knew his 2020 actions were ‘wrong’ Alyssa Farah Griffin prods Tucker Carlson: ‘How the mighty have fallen’  Harris unveils steps to curb AI risks Second front: Ukraine should take the fight to Russia in Africa Jayapal’s sister running for open Oregon House seat Rand Paul: Biden ‘bluffing’ with threat to veto House GOP bill on Israel aid Tennessee families, doctor ask Supreme Court to block state’s gender-affirming health care ban Kentucky governor declares state of emergency after workers trapped, one killed in coal plant Dems plan gun violence forum in face of GOP inaction Media group calls for investigation into deaths of 34 journalists in Israel-Hamas war ‘Bootgate’ and pudding fingers: How Ron DeSantis became 2024’s presidential punchline   Bipartisan legislation seeks to create children’s immigration court Rising: November 1, 2023 LinkedIn unveils AI-powered ‘job seeker’ tool Schumer leads 23 senators in demanding FTC probe of oil industry mergers  Lessons for Israel and Palestine from Cambodia’s transition to democracy What is No-Shave November, and where did it come from? Trump sues over efforts to keep him off Michigan ballot House GOP’s Israel-IRS bill could add more than $26 billion to deficit: CBO Longtime Texas Rep. Kay Granger won’t seek reelection Largest Christian university in US fined record amount Schumer, Tuberville duel over stalled military nominees  Former ABC anchors T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach to launch new podcast Hillary Clinton joins former diplomats calling for international cooperation to minimize AI risks Biden taps top aide on Asia affairs to serve as deputy secretary of State How to winterize your home Costco’s giant Thanksgiving dinner kit is here Musk eyeing 200K Tesla electric pickup trucks per year Pilot indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot captain during flight The Hill and Decision Desk HQ Announce New Partnership  Drums of war: Can the US handle conflict with China while Ukraine and Israel burn?  Trump: Judge in fraud trial ‘crazy, totally unhinged, and dangerous’ 60 years later, new documentary colorizes JFK’s final hours UN: Almost half of Ukrainians need humanitarian aid Will Republicans be conservative or entrepreneurial with their nominee? China sends dozens of military aircraft, ships near Taiwan Veterans Voices: Grammy-nominated veteran gives back to fellow service members through the L1fe Organization Graham says ‘no limit’ of Palestinian deaths would make him question Israel There is still time for Biden to deter Iran and support Israel Trump being jailed ‘not even something we think about,’ attorney says Speaker Johnson’s hypocritical First and Second Amendment contradictions Foreigners, wounded preparing to cross into Egypt from Gaza Only Newsom can go to China and embarrass himself this badly The next presidential transition starts right now  Trump tells judge in fraud case to leave his children alone VOA’s refusal to call Hamas attackers ‘terrorists’ helps to perpetuate violence Mulvaney: Candidate quality, not the Speaker, will decide who controls the House Enough fentanyl to kill 5 million people seized in Florida drug bust: sheriff Morning Report — Debate on Israel aid intensifies GOP sets political trap for Democrats with Israel bill Senate GOP divided over Speaker Johnson’s Israel gambit Biden faces growing concerns among independent voters Biden heads to Minnesota in wake of Dean Phillips’s primary challenge Trump sons set for pivotal testimony in New York fraud case GOP plan to ‘offset’ Israel aid with IRS cuts would backfire, budget experts warn Ohio abortion measure sparks early voting surge $1 trillion in unpaid corporate taxes sparks UN tussle Looming shutdown sparks worries about CHIPS funding rollout What to know as Israel begins Gaza ground invasion