The Hill Articles: November 20, 2023

November 20
Navy plane overshoots runway, ends up in Hawaii bay   Gas prices could hit lowest Thanksgiving level in years Biden marks ‘146th birthday’ with flaming cake Elon Musk’s X files lawsuit against Media Matters Christie jabs Congress: ‘These jokers take a victory lap for not closing the government’ Acclaimed poet arrested in Gaza: reports Virginia Delegate Briana Sewell enters race for Spanberger’s House seat Flu surges in the Southeast  Administration’s effort to limit access to hydrogen tax credits will hurt energy production 5 fun facts about the annual turkey pardon Americans put steep price on happiness Senate panel subpoenas Live Nation in newly announced probe into ticket prices, fees UN: World on track to double warming limit this century OpenAI’s loss is Microsoft’s gain New DeSantis-linked super PAC spent at least $500k in Iowa on ads  Voting Rights Act ruling sets up likely Supreme Court showdown Democratic senators call for Israel to open its border for humanitarian crossing into Gaza Who is the new Argentinian president being compared to Trump White House joins Threads social media platform GOP senator, Qatar ambassador spar over Hamas in Doha Jill Biden welcomes Christmas tree to the White House X loses ad sales, faces blowback after Musk antisemitism controversy Democrats urge Biden to revamp campaign’s economic message Trump calls to ‘revamp the RNC’ if GOP debates go ahead Trump in ‘excellent health,’ personal physician says Pentagon chief vows US support in surprise visit to Ukraine Al Sharpton: Dexter Wade’s death and burial ‘a national outrage’ US sanctions ‘butcher of Bucha,’ Russian military official, over atrocities in Ukraine In the fentanyl era, ‘Just Say No’ must become ‘Just Say Know’ Virginia Democrats look to amend state constitution, establish right to ‘reproductive freedom’ Haley says teenagers ‘will understand’ need for TikTok ban How Microsoft wins after the OpenAI shake-up Biden adviser arrives in Israel for talks on avoiding war with Lebanon Mystery illness sickens dogs in several US states. Here’s what you need to know Cardi B declines to endorse Biden, pointing to spending on wars Florida Chick-fil-A location now offers drone delivery Near-record 55 percent support abortion rights: Survey One-third in new survey worried about catching flu, COVID, RSV in next three months Vivek Ramaswamy calls out Donna Brazile for mispronouncing name $1.99 gas: Sheetz drops prices for Thanksgiving week Here’s what Thanksgiving meals cost at most major US grocery stores Big Tech CEOs subpoenaed to testify before Senate about efforts to protect kids online Jean-Pierre: I would put Biden’s stamina ‘up against anyone’ Appeals court says private citizens, civil rights groups can’t sue under Voting Rights Act California House Dem Cárdenas won’t run for reelection Biden to celebrate birthday with family, Nantucket, coconut cake Biden doesn’t need to pivot right — he needs to turn up the volume on his progressive economic agenda Jill Biden receives White House Christmas tree: Watch live Texas bill aims to block wave of local abortion travel bans ‘Epidemic of violence’ targets transgender community, with at least 33 deaths cited in report RFK Jr. leads 2024 candidates in favorability poll US announces new Ukraine package as Pentagon chief visits Kyiv Former RNC chair says Trump deserves jail for attacks on judges, court officials Appeals panel appears skeptical of tossing Trump gag order in 2020 election case  3 in 5 believe Biden knew of son’s business dealings: Poll Biden campaign warns second Trump presidency would mean gun violence gets worse Congress has a chance to lower costs for Americans; corporate stooges need to get out of the way  Texas State University selected for first 2024 presidential debate Fox announces details for DeSantis, Newsom debate Cruz: Tuberville’s military holds ‘will get resolved’ soon  The Gaza War can end today if President Biden takes action Here are the most expensive regions for Thanksgiving dinner Rising: November 20, 2023 Free COVID-19 tests are available through the mail ahead of the holidays The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Inside the OpenAI chaos Remembering Ukraine’s twentieth-century tragedies Biden quips about his age while pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys on his birthday Taylor Swift scores top net favorability rating among polled public figures The Supreme Court is not necessary  Biden approval rating ticks up as voters rank stronger economy: Poll Here’s how much money Americans say it takes to be happy 6 in 10 Trump voters say there’s a ‘chance’ they choose another candidate: Poll Thanksgiving dinner got cheaper this year — but costs still way up UN: World on track to double warming limit this century Target testing change at self-checkout that some shoppers might not like Trump expands lead over Biden in 2024 match-up: Poll Most Americans support Israel, new poll finds Amazon hoping to train millions through free AI courses Will we let the ‘Trump Effect’ defeat democracy?  Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, denounces ‘unacceptable’ violence Noise pollution disproportionately affects marginalized communities and area wildlife: Study Greene calls for new Jan. 6 select committee Senate Republicans look to split Democrats in Arizona Senate race in new ad Richest 1 percent generate as much carbon emissions as poorest two-thirds: Research Lachlan Murdoch, Fox reporter Benjamin Hall meet with Zelensky in Ukraine  We’re long past nuclear deterrence: Bring on mutually assured prevention Israeli military says video shows Hamas tunnel near al-Shifa hospital Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey: Watch live Israelis and Palestinians are both held hostage by their own leaders 60 percent of people want to avoid discussing politics on Thanksgiving: Survey 20M at risk of severe storms, possible tornadoes ahead of Thanksgiving A Colorado court makes it official: Trump is an insurrectionist  North Korea warned not to launch spy satellite Supreme Court declines to review Derek Chauvin’s conviction in George Floyd’s murder This Thanksgiving could be the busiest travel season ever Cruise CEO resigns after self-driving fleet pulled Speaker Johnson announces new joint fundraising committee Giving thanks for the selfless heroes fighting for the soul of democracy Scarborough: ‘Excuse me while I yawn’ over Dems who say Biden is ‘toast’  Young voters blame social media for divisions in US: Survey New OpenAI CEO investigating Sam Altman firing  Appeals court hears Trump’s bid to halt gag order in election interference case: Listen live Republicans’ hatred for America is showing Trump congratulates Javier Milei on win in Argentina presidential race Rosalynn Carter funeral scheduled for Plains, Ga. Axelrod says Biden has a ‘50-50’ shot in 2024: ‘He thinks he can cheat nature’ The regional bank crisis is not over  Pentagon chief meets with Zelensky during unannounced visit to Ukraine Airbnb taps Ron Klain as chief legal officer Biden’s promises to Israel and Ukraine are increasingly hard to keep Former OpenAI chief Sam Altman joins Microsoft Putin’s Russia has a succession problem Heavy fighting reported around another Gaza hospital The Supreme Court’s new ‘code’ does nothing to enhance ethics  It took a historic massacre of Jews for the Washington Post to decide colleges shouldn’t opine on world events The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden tackles age, hostage negotiations Suspect found dead after a teenager and 3 women killed in Memphis Senate Democrats warn Manchin that running for president would risk disaster  Advocates say candidates need to prioritize Black men in 2024 The Memo: Drama in GOP primary is all about second place