The Hill Articles: October 12, 2023

Rubio: the only language radical regimes understand is ‘strength’ Jeffries calls for ‘traditional Republicans to break with the extremists’ Christie: Trump is a ‘fool’ for calling Hezbollah smart McCarthy on Speakership chaos: ‘How do you allow 4 percent of the conference to do this to the entire country?’ Former IRS contractor pleads guilty on Trump leaked tax returns Haley says battle in Gaza will be ‘hard’ and ‘long,’ but ‘necessary’ Christie says Iran ‘greatest’ source of world’s terrorist activity House holds a bipartisan vigil in support of Israel Scalise withdraws from Speaker race: Live coverage Steve Scalise drops out of Speaker’s race Republicans eye expanding McHenry’s powers amid leadership fallout Reps urge Biden, Mayorkas to redesignate temporary protected status for Nicaraguans Medicare Part B premiums to rise by 6 percent in 2024 Adams says officials are ‘deeply disturbed’ by calls for violence in wake of Hamas attacks Biden pushes to slash home energy bills Maligned Pentagon AI program ‘GAMECHANGER’ might inspire Congress to change its own game Housing costs still stubbornly high GOP lawmakers tap victims of violent crime as witnesses in latest effort to show DC is soft on crime  US puts hold on $6B in Iranian funds Senators float new AI rules for artists Republican rep concerned seat at risk amid GOP dysfunction Frustration mounts for parents trying to find COVID shots Trump risks GOP blowback with Netanyahu remarks Menendez defiant, says foreign agent charge ‘an attempt to wear someone down’ FDA bans sales of popular Vuse menthol, fruit flavored e-cigarettes Social Security Administration announces COLA increase for 2024 Opinion of GOP leaders in Congress drops amid Speaker turmoil: poll Can a solar eclipse poison your food? Debunking 5 popular myths Blinken raises Gaza humanitarian concerns with Israel White House battles questions over Iran funds Hollywood stars release open letter condemning Hamas amid Israeli conflict More than 40 percent of Latino LGBTQ youths have contemplated suicide: survey De Niro warns democracy ‘won’t survive’ Trump reelection Van Orden defends outburst at Biden officials over Israel, denies cursing  What we know about the Hamas hostages in Gaza Pence pushes back on Trump: ‘Hezbollah aren’t smart, they’re evil’ How PEPFAR helped to save Botswana from extinction  DeSantis issues order for rescue operations of Floridians in Israel Fetterman calls on full Senate to expel Menendez after new charge EU probes X over spread of Israel-Gaza disinformation, ‘terrorist’ content US expresses shock at new images of Hamas atrocities: ‘Depravity, defies comprehension’ New York church group fights to get home from Israel Troy Carter: Scalise ‘has never displayed any racial intolerance’ Oklahoma man clears his name of murder conviction using pandemic relief funds DOJ calls for 8 years in prison for Jan. 6 rioter dubbed ‘bullhorn lady’ Removing barriers to charitable giving  Trump sparks blowback over Netanyahu comments France bans all pro-Palestinian protests amid Gaza conflict How the U.S. can help Israel defeat Hamas White House says GOP making cutting Social Security ‘a priority’ amid Speakership fight White House: Iran hasn’t accessed $6B from prisoner deal Texas Republican says Capitol Police will open probe after removal of his ‘I Stand With Israel’ sign Man charged with carjacking in DC after argument over ride for dog, police say Egypt warned Israel of Hamas strike days before attack: GOP chair Greene lashes out at Mace’s ‘quite frankly disgusting’ Scalise criticism HHS: More than 7 million people have received updated COVID vaccine Hamas’s inhumane tactics model the terrorist states supporting them Primary challenger calls on Senate to vote on Menendez expulsion White House: 27 Americans killed in Hamas attacks, 14 unaccounted for Why is Biden ignoring Iran’s influence in the Hamas attacks? It’s simple — politics.   Iranian president, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war More Americans sympathize with Israel amid battle with Hamas: survey Chronic absenteeism shows only slight decline, hurting pandemic learning loss efforts US arranging charter flights for Americans looking to leave Israel McCaul on Speakership fight: ‘Our adversaries are watching us’ Now is the perfect time for Biden to transfer Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine 2 shipping companies face first sanctions over Russian oil shipments Prepare for an indefinite future across the Taiwan Strait IRS ‘tax gap’ widens to $688 billion in 2021: report NPR: Traffic loss from leaving Twitter negligible IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee Former Israeli PM erupts at TV host for asking about Palestinian suffering Trump suggests Scalise’s health a concern in his Speaker bid Trump campaign defends Hezbollah remarks: ‘Smart does not equal good’ Menendez accused of acting as foreign agent to Egyptian government in superseding indictment Biden marks 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s murder, noting increased threats, violence targeting LGBTQ Americans Scalise hits snag in speaker bid The case against applying ‘early decision’ to college Most government agencies mired in negative ratings: Gallup Israeli minister says Trump’s comments ‘wound the spirit of Israel’s fighters’ Biden to sit with ’60 Minutes’ amid crisis in Israel, Gaza FDA warns of dangers in treating psychiatric disorders with ketamine Watch live: White House holds press briefing under shadow of Israel-Hamas battle Why you should care about today’s new inflation numbers Brain-eating amoeba a danger at hot springs, Lake Mead officials warn Rising: October 12, 2023 The Supreme Court must not handicap the Americans with Disabilities Act Bipartisan bill aims to protect actors, singers from AI recreations Cheney slams ‘dangerous’ Trump for attacking Israel, praising Hezbollah in Wednesday speech Do not give carte blanche to Netanyahu  GOP rep tells colleagues it is ‘not the time to attack the Biden administration’ amid Israeli conflict Here’s how the US military is helping Israel after Hamas attack Watch live: Blinken speaks to press after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel Can Scalise move House Republicans away from ‘failure theater’? USPS provides shipping deadlines ahead of busy holiday season Fresno police launching hate crime investigation after windows broken at Jewish temple, bakery Germany offers Israel military aid, vows to crack down on Hamas support US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in show of strength Another former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises against impeachment How not to let Hamas win  White House slams Tuberville’s warning against ‘picking sides’ amid Israel-Hamas war Striking autoworkers see more support than Detroit carmakers in new poll Senators on Foreign Relations panel to unveil resolution supporting Israel  Social Security benefits to rise 3.2 percent UN experts condemn attacks on civilians in Israel, Gaza as ‘war crimes’ Is America’s child care crisis about to get worse? A time for prayer, a time for peace  US ‘not contemplating’ using American troops for hostage rescue operations, Biden aide says Scarborough rips Trump for praising Hezbollah: ‘Out of his mind’ Fetterman: America ‘not sending their best and brightest’ to Congress UN: 650K in Gaza face dire water shortages X has removed hundreds of accounts linked to Hamas, CEO says Surging populism threatens support for Ukraine, Israel and democracy Biden, aides slam Trump for calling Hezbollah ‘very smart’ Blinken in Israel: At least 25 Americans killed in ‘heinous’ Hamas attacks How the dream of Middle Eastern security integration was shattered overnight Inflation holds steady as Fed mulls more rate hikes Biden edges out Trump in Fox News poll, loses to DeSantis or Haley Red Cross warns Gaza hospitals could turn into ‘morgues’ without electricity Red or blue, Democrats have grand plans for diverse voters in your state DeSantis rips Trump for criticizing Israel, calling Hezbollah ‘very smart’ After 2016 and 2020, can we still trust the polls?  Israel preparing for ground operations ‘if decided’: IDF Top colleges’ silence makes them complicit in antisemitic campus activism Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack NASA shows off samples from near-Earth asteroid delivered by spacecraft — and there’s more to come Morning Report — Will Scalise get to 217?   Five things to know about the $6 billion Iran deal now back in spotlight House Democrats demand answers on year-long Adderall shortage ‘A mess’: Nebraska gender-affirming care in disarray as new restrictions puzzle providers Kentucky gears up for competitive finish in governor’s race despite Beshear lead Progressives face backlash over response to Israel attacks Staffer Spotlight: Riley Scott