The Hill Articles: October 11, 2023

Lawmakers applaud after Democrat apologizes for GOP colleague’s outburst Trump: ‘Israel wouldn’t have had to be prepared’ under his administration Rep. Good on Speakership vote: ‘I’m a no against the status quo’ GOP rep. in Israel says he’s doing ‘Biden’s job’ 8,700 Ford Kentucky Truck plant members join UAW strike Rep. Kathy Manning: Hamas attacks ‘barbaric,’ have to be ‘condemned by everyone’ Scalise struggling to secure GOP floor votes for Speakership ‘Young Turks’ host Cenk Uygur announces primary bid against Biden Kirby says US exploring alternatives for evacuating Americans from Israel war zone Defense & National Security — Zelensky asks NATO leaders for aid directly as Israel-Hamas war rages CNN’s Tapper to Nancy Mace: ‘Name one Democrat who trusts Jim Jordan’ McCaul on urgency of Speaker votes amid Israel-Hamas war: ‘It’s not a time to be playing games’ EU urges Meta to be ‘very vigilant’ in removing ‘illegal content’ from platforms These Democrats are calling on Biden to freeze Iran funds after Hamas attack Breast cancer rates creeping up Hoyer supports Tlaib amid Hamas attack pushback US urges citizens to ‘reconsider travel’ to Israel amid war Mace says she will vote for Jordan, goes after Scalise Vulnerable Democrats turn on Biden-Iran hostage deal  Biden pressured on AI rules Tapper presses IDF spokesperson on Palestinian civilian casualties Romney says he has encouraged Booker, Warner to challenge Biden Biden mourns with Jewish leaders over ‘deadliest day’ since Holocaust Oil prices rise — then fall — amid Israel-Hamas war   Judge gives $725M Facebook settlement final approval Tammy Baldwin among lawmakers marking National Coming Out Day Fani Willis accuses Jim Jordan of ‘abusing’ his authority on Trump’s Georgia trial Global energy emissions to increase through 2050: analysis Scalise beats Trump-backed Jordan Trump asks judge to OK subpoenas for Jan. 6 committee documents Kushner says Schumer told family friends he was going to jail Jared Kushner: My ‘hope and prayer’ is that Trump is reelected in 2024  Biden campaign bashes Scott for touting drug price caps that he voted against WHIP LIST: Scalise races to lock down votes for Speaker Student groups pull back on controversial Israel-Hamas statements Michigan rep quits Democratic Socialists of America over NYC rally The revival of net neutrality relitigates a ‘solution’ in search of a problem Georgia defendants, prosecutors spar over validity of RICO charge in 2020 election case Zelensky lobbies NATO defense leaders as Israel-Hamas war rages Greene, Boebert among pro-Jordan holdouts despite Scalise nomination Zelensky calls on world leaders to visit Israel in solidarity and to deter ‘third world war’ Democrat raises more funds than GOP incumbent in Mississippi governor’s race Sherrod Brown calls on White House to freeze $6 billion in Iranian assets  Jewish GOP House members call on Biden to ratchet up Israel response McConnell and Cotton introduce bill to freeze $6B in Iran funds White House scant on details of ‘very small’ number of American hostages caught in Israel-Hamas war House recesses as Scalise looks to secure Speakership votes: Live coverage Global emissions from energy use to increase through 2050: analysis  Big Oil’s day in court is coming — and it’s long overdue  Supreme Court conservatives cast doubt on South Carolina racial gerrymander Financial institutions refunding $140M in ‘junk fees,’ consumer watchdog says Gaetz on Speaker vote: ‘Long live Speaker Scalise’ Texas Democrat Allred raises $4.7 million in third quarter to challenge Cruz Trump holds 9-point lead over Biden in Pennsylvania: poll Wall Street Journal DC bureau chief to focus on Gershkovich release McCaul: ‘Not quite sure’ how US, Israel missed Hamas attack  Restoring rights — a path towards guardianship reform  Survey shows how Americans want Congress to address racial inequity  Survey: More Asian Americans have no religious affiliation GOP lawmaker helps evacuate Americans in Israel Supreme Court passes on red state challenge to Biden ‘social cost of carbon’ rule US academic leaders must stop coddling genocidal hatred of Israel on campus Fat Bear Week winner a ‘gutsy girl’ Foxx wants details on workplace safety at White House North Carolina family, doctor sue to block state’s gender-affirming health care ban A California model for solar sites could be a boon for critical mineral mining 22 US citizens confirmed killed in Israel-Hamas war Climate protesters crash Buttigieg interview, chanting ‘stop Petro Pete’ Scalise secures GOP Speaker nomination Hey, Democrats who want Biden to drop out: Shut up! Israel withdraws warning of incursion from Lebanon, cites ‘human error’ New York’s first-term GOP reps will move to expel Santos after new charges California woman hid under bodies at Israeli music festival to avoid detection The shameful lack of women in Congress sent child care over a cliff 12:30 Report: House Speaker battle in full swing Israel’s pledge to eliminate Hamas raises fears of what lies ahead  New California law could force people with mental illness to get treatment Israel forms emergency unity government in response to Hamas attacks Democrats press for investigation of Youngkin’s ‘purging’ of voter rolls in Virginia Republicans kill proposal to change Speaker nominating process Sanders: Israel’s siege of Gaza a ‘serious violation of international law’ The Switch Up — Books take political center stage How to solve Republicans’ Speaker problem: Don’t elect a new Speaker Most say businesses impact peoples’ lives positively: Gallup Trump demands ‘full apology’ from Forbes after dropping off wealthiest Americans list Rising: October 11, 2023 Family Dollar recalls dozens of products sold in 23 states EU chief labels Hamas attack an ‘act of terror’ that reflects ‘ ancient evil’ Scott leads Senate Republicans in pressing Biden to convene G7 to sanction Iran  ExxonMobil will acquire Pioneer Natural for $59.5B Biden aims to force companies to reveal hidden ‘junk fees’ Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid Israel-Hamas conflict Democrats ask Biden to put AI safeguards into executive order ACT scores show college readiness at 32-year low House panel threatens to subpoena former NY Gov Andrew Cuomo over COVID nursing home policies Hollywood’s victory can help everyday people profit from their data Senators ask Pentagon to share two Iron Dome batteries with Israel  Movement of US warships toward Israel could lead to ‘massacres’: Turkish president Another strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan days after thousands of people were killed How Texas Republicans will shape the Speaker fight Sole Gaza power plant out of fuel Defiant Santos brushes off new charges Mellman: How our Constitution works against majority will 9 UN staffers killed in airstrikes in Gaza Large-scale ground assault in Gaza ‘expected soon,’ former US ambassador says Trump joins GOP calls for Biden to freeze $6B transfer in Iranian funds ‘X’ed out: Hamas attack puts Twitter’s dangerous disinformation machine in the crosshairs  Pro-Biden advocacy group Building Back Together names Mayra Macías as executive director Jets’ Aaron Rodgers challenges Chiefs’ Travis Kelce to vaccine debate Hannity asks RFK Jr. why Democratic Party didn’t ‘want’ him A better way for Democrats on student loan relief Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Jill Biden recognizing 15 women at ‘Girls Leading Change’ event Canada’s incompetence is advancing the interests of our worst enemies Coast Guard recovers more presumed human remains from imploded submersible US nuclear deterrence strategy needs an update — here’s how  Biden to express support for Israel during visit with Jewish leaders Pope calls on Hamas to free hostages Stanford’s settlement with Justice Department shows how deep China has its claws in our universities McCarthy ouster divides Republicans in new poll Cheering terrorism: Democrats must deal with their far-left antisemitism problem Gaza neighborhoods demolished by Israeli strikes; sole power plant set to run out of fuel Why Elvis’s cousin has Mississippi all shook up   Mulvaney: Fix the House: adopt Britain’s non-partisan Speaker Top House Democratic group, sister organization to liberal think tank release memo putting pressure on Biden district Republicans Israeli soldiers in NY head home to fight Hamas: ‘I need to go’ Solar eclipse 2023: What it is and will we be able to see it? Morning Report — Will Scalise or Jordan have the votes?  GOP split over rules change to keep Speaker ‘mess’ behind closed doors Anxiety grows amid GOP Speaker’s battle Democrats play defense on Biden’s $6 billion Iran deal Breast cancer rates are rising. But more women are surviving, too  Lobbying World: Former EPA official joins American Chemistry Council FTC proposes rule to ban ‘junk fees’  Biden struggles to find his message on immigration Jordan, Scalise battle to the wire for Speakership Menendez indictment revives concerns over money and influence in politics Democrats see warning signs with Black voters in Louisiana governor’s race Abortions in North Carolina dropped more than 30 percent in July, after ban took effect