The Hill Articles: November 15, 2023

Senate passes Johnson bill to fund government, averting shutdown threat Manchin ‘considering’ leaving Democratic party Lawmakers evacuated from DNC after protesters clash with police   GOP rep calls Biden’s ‘argument’ about Xi a ‘stupid bet’  Biden defends Israel incursion into al-Shifa hospital against Hamas ‘headquarters’ Senate Republicans fail to stop Biden’s new student loan income-driven repayment plan Dozens of hostages may be freed under possible Hamas-Israel deal: Report Biden says he was ‘blunt’ with Xi on areas of tension but touts cooperation Police clash with protesters outside DNC Biden again calls Xi a ‘dictator’ after critical summit Biden cautions China on election interference in Taiwan Democratic reps urge House to address rental costs Trump dubs Kim Kardashian ‘most overrated celebrity’ Israel raids hospital accused of acting as Hamas base US, China announce climate agreement Amazon pulls several eyedrops after FDA warning Haley vies to overtake DeSantis in Iowa New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers House braces for Santos Ethics report Biden holds press conference following meeting with China’s Xi Jinping: Watch live Biden’s economy pitch to minority voters Bannon warns Speaker Johnson he’s ‘on the clock’ after passing spending bill  Affordable prescription drugs exist — why can’t more patients access them? Biden calls for nursing home ownership transparency  Speaker Johnson says Biden impeachment inquiry has his ‘full and unwavering support’ Bipartisan AI bill unveiled  Jeffries calls for immediate talks on ‘24 spending, insists on debt deal levels Christie: Humanitarian pause decision ‘not our call’ UAW contract meets some opposition as factories vote on strike deal Citadel CEO says Miami could become the new financial capital of America Wall Street analyst fired over ‘antisemitic incident’ involved Hamas-Israel war Jayapal ‘couldn’t agree more’ with Chip Roy about GOP majority UN Security Council passes resolution calling for humanitarian pauses, release of hostages in Gaza Christie criticizes Haley, DeSantis for not taking on Trump more directly Wray corrects Greene at hearing: ‘I’m not part of the DHS’ Fulton County DA seeks to revoke bond for Trump Georgia co-defendant   Biden, Xi hold critical meeting  The link between tearing down hostage posters and the pandemic Israel says it has uncovered weapons, military operations in al-Shifa Dwayne Johnson visits Capitol Hill Popular push to cut plastics runs into fossil fuel opposition at UN conference Thune, Klobuchar release bipartisan AI bill   Rate hikes may not be over yet, Fed official warns Better housing key to addressing military recruitment struggles, GOP rep says When will Social Security cost-of-living increases take effect? Advocates launch ballot measure to protect abortion in Nebraska US shoots down drone launched from Yemen near Navy ship Trump edges Biden, but half of voters want new candidates in 2024 field: poll Rep. Pat Fallon drops Texas Senate bid to seek reelection in House Israel-Hamas war has ‘sharpened the focus’ of US terror threats: Biden officials  Panel blames rising US aviation risk on ‘recurring gridlock’ in Congress Mullin on beef with Teamsters president: ‘What are you supposed to do with bullies?’ Hamas is murdering Palestinian babies in Gaza hospitals Chip Roy gets heated over spending strategy: ‘We’re pissing it all away’ Former Democratic Party chair hosts fundraiser for Trump prosecutor Fani Willis Biden, Xi sit down in San Francisco for critical meeting Meta urges lawmakers to require parental approval for app store downloads by teens A global response is needed to address water scarcity and its implications  Lawyer of Georgia defendant in Trump election case admits to leaking witness video New Hampshire bucks Democrats, announces Jan. 23 primary Exclusive: 5 Senate Banking Dems demand more details on corporate lobbying strategy Political prosecution is un-American — we can’t allow Trump to cross that line  Manchin says he would ‘absolutely’ consider presidential run, citing need to ‘save the country’ Judge holds hearing in Trump Georgia case after leaked videos: Watch live Biden meets with China’s Xi Jinping in San Francisco: Watch live  500,000 people rejected from Facebook privacy settlement: How to tell if you will get paid ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’: London theater announces musical based on Paltrow trial Abortion rights triumph as conservatives ‘reap what they Roe’ New Hampshire to announce primary date today 12:30 Report — House leaves town after Congress devolves into chaos Burchett on McCarthy after alleged elbowing: ‘I feel sorry for him’ Jamie Dimon called Nikki Haley about cutting the national debt Our national debt crisis remains unsolved Rising: November 15, 2023 Late night TV hosts capitalize on testy Senate hearing Conservatives tank procedural vote on appropriations measure, signaling trouble Trump goes all in on Nazi rhetoric, and the media gives him another free pass  Paul Pelosi attacker offers apology in emotional testimony: ‘He was never my target’ Jeffries calls testy GOP exchanges just another episode of ‘Republicans Gone Wild’ Markwayne Mullin defends conduct: ‘Every now and then, you need to get punched in the face’ Trump files motion for mistrial in NY fraud case DeSantis slams Haley over ‘dangerous’ calls for social media reforms Ramaswamy launches petition to oust McDaniel Republicans love state voters’ rights — until they choose marijuana  Texas school board reinstates trans student as lead in high school musical France issues international arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad, citing war crimes Hunter Biden seeks to subpoena Trump, Barr in criminal case Senate Dems mark second anniversary of infrastructure law: Watch live Andy Kim says he had no plan to launch a Senate bid pre-Menendez indictment Author Salman Rushdie receives novel ‘Disturbing the Peace’ award  A crisis of care — How Congress votes on funding could tip the balance in 2024  Latest fatality brings Maui wildfire death toll to 100 US, China agree to bolster renewables in effort to replace fossil fuels  How Speaker Johnson got it done NJ first lady Tammy Murphy launches Senate bid against Menendez UN adds ‘immediate’ humanitarian pauses to latest Israel-Hamas resolution Completing the Mission: Supporting Veterans & Military Families   Mayorkas, Wray testify before House on threats to homeland security: Watch live WHO chief ‘extremely worried’ after losing contact with Gaza hospital Defeating Hamas is the easy part. Lasting peace is the critical goal. Trump’s ‘off the rails’ rhetoric could land him in jail, says former White House lawyer Mellman: The minimal effects of debates  Completing the Mission: Supporting Veterans & Military Families: Watch live Haley emerges as second to Trump in New Hampshire: Poll Does the Second Amendment protect the right of abusers to own a gun? We’re about to find out. US support for Israel is declining amid ongoing war in Gaza: Survey Biden turns ‘Godfather’ on prescription drugs Most Americans in poll say Congress shouldn’t use government shutdown to bargain The true price of Hamas’s hostage endgame Biden: Trump’s ‘vermin’ remark echoes language used in Nazi Germany Mulvaney: Why Republican candidates for federal office need to stop talking about abortion Israel is fighting without a plan for Gaza’s future Goodbye, snowy winters? New climate report offers dry projections Morning Report — Senate up next to avert shutdown; Biden meets Xi   House conservatives give Speaker Johnson a ‘mulligan’ in funding fight McConnell holds off on rolling Tuberville over military nominations — for now  Trump power grab comes into focus in leaked Georgia videos Supreme Court’s new ethics code does little to satisfy Democrats Meet the man leading Biden’s China strategy As Biden scrambles to reassure Black, Latino voters, some ask if the wealth gap can be fixed Lobbying World: Public policy group adds another firm  Abortion-rights advocates eye more wins after Ohio ballot success This gene-editing therapy could cure sickle cell disease, and it’s close to FDA approval Cost of a Thanksgiving meal drops, but it’s still expensive in these areas