The Hill Articles: October 18, 2023

Cruz: It’s ‘critical’ every American says America supports Israel 100 percent Arizona Democratic Party donates $10K to Gallego Senate campaign  Former FBI agent, DC real estate developer sentenced on bribery and conspiracy charges Greene requests Capitol Police preserve footage, police reports from House protest demanding Israel-Hamas cease-fire Texas installs barrier at New Mexico border to deter migrants Jordan marches ahead with Speaker bid despite grim outlook North Carolina GOP unveils House maps that would deal blow to Democrats GOP lawmaker says she’s received death threats over Speaker vote  Senators say funding bills held up amid talks over guns rights amendment White House prepares Israel, Ukraine aid request Access to HIV preventive drugs sees boost Biden relieves sanctions on Venezuelan oil after election deal  Conservative brands thrive amid polarization Fetterman calls rush to blame Israel for hospital blast ‘disturbing’ Newsom to embark on climate-focused trip to China Bacon’s wife receives anonymous texts, calls about his Speaker vote Trump endorses Gov. Jim Justice in West Virginia Senate primary  House mulls AI privacy safeguards Senate Republicans offer support for McHenry to break House impasse People with HIV have increased risk of COVID reinfection: CDC Intel, defense officials tell senators that Israel did not strike hospital  Push to empower McHenry grows Biden administration announces $3.5B for grid resilience measures  Netflix raising prices ‘starting today,’ company confirms in letter Biden to deliver prime-time address Thursday on Israel, Ukraine wars Biden’s ambassador nominee for Israel likely to advance, despite Republican opposition Biden beats Trump, RFK Jr. in three-way race: poll Americans’ net worth grew at historic pace from 2019 to 2022 Republican AGs, industry ask for emergency Supreme Court stay of Biden smog rule Judge denies Trump’s attempt to delay Jan. 6 civil lawsuit TV news anchor Christina Pascucci joins crowded California Senate race Fox’s Kilmeade brushes off ‘dumba‑‑‘ hot mic moment during Speaker vote Cher says Trump’s reelection would drive her out of US Billionaire linked to Clarence Thomas donated to Cornel West’s campaign Social media influencer charged with election interference in 2016 sentenced to prison DeSantis calls on 2024 rivals to oppose Biden’s ‘$100M gift to Hamas’ Protesters calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire arrested in House office building Next Speaker vote set for Thursday as Jordan looks to win backers: live updates FBI’s Wray says AI has been used to amplify ‘terrorist propaganda’ UN official warns Mideast ‘at the brink of a deep and dangerous abyss’ Biden administration announces $3.5 billion for grid resilience measures DeSantis backs Jordan in Speaker race, criticizes House chaos Biden administration expanding immigration paths for Ecuadorians Oil prices surge amid Middle East uncertainty The Trump gag order should be struck down A smarter way to proceed in Gaza: hold off and reengage Riyadh Hamas tried to sabotage Israeli-Saudi normalization; US can make it backfire Health insurance premiums rise 7 percent: study Paul lone holdout on Senate resolution affirming support for Israel  Rachel Maddow: Trump wants to ‘execute us’ at MSNBC  US targets Iran missile, UAV programs in new sanctions NY court says employee arrested after disrupting Trump’s fraud trial Scotland’s first minister says country willing to take Gaza refugees Jordan failure ups pressure on GOP to expand Speaker pro temp powers Why steering the IMF toward climate action is a financial imperative   Boehner gets a vote for Speaker amid House GOP chaos These 6 Republicans reversed their votes on Jordan for Speaker Money and mental health: experts, lawmakers say lack of funding is limiting access  Aguilar delivers fiery speech in support of Jeffries amid House Speaker fight Pentagon says drone attacks on US troops in Iraq thwarted, with ‘minor injuries’ Fan of the snooze button? Researchers say ‘there is no reason to stop’ Trump told to quiet down during NY civil fraud trial Congress shares the blame for DC’s gun violence Jordan for Speaker isn’t happening. A temporary Speaker could break the deadlock Jordan fails to clinch Speakership on second ballot To rebuild Ukraine, turn to the Millennium Challenge Corporation Devon Archer appeals criminal case to Supreme Court EPA takes step toward regulating lead in fuel for small planes Cruz says Secret Service should offer RFK Jr. protection 12:30 Report — House remains without Speaker as GOP drama drags on   Dianne Feinstein’s legacy: Doing what she believed was right for the nation Rising: October 18, 2023 Protesters urging ceasefire booted from Israel ambassador hearing Congress can disrupt the spread of online child sexual abuse US vetoes UN resolution condemning Hamas attacks on Israel, violence against citizens Biden warns Israel not to repeat mistakes of US response after 9/11 Can the international community handle war between Israel and Hamas? Not just a lump: 5 breast cancer signs many people don’t know about but should US: ‘Current assessment’ indicates Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital explosion Biden approval rating near record low in new poll Bipartisan lawmakers demand answers on crypto’s role in financing Hamas attacks on Israel Trump tops Biden by 4 points in head-to-head match-up: poll Mellman: A lesson from ‘Fauda’: Israel is here to stay, no matter what Boehner, Gingrich: House should empower McHenry as interim Speaker Poll finds support for exploring alternatives to democracy, using violence to stop opponents Rick Scott challenger withdraws from Senate race to run for House seat instead 3 in 4 say it’s important to fund military aid to Israel: survey Biden announces humanitarian aid deal for Gaza Watch live: House floor How Social Security can fix its overpayment problem Pentagon releases footage of almost 200 intercepts of US warplanes by Chinese aircraft X testing $1 user fee to fight spam Watch live: Senate holds hearing on nomination for ambassador of Israel  Wisconsin Senate passes ban on gender-affirming care for youth White House preparing funding request that includes Israel, Ukraine aid Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness Gaza hospital blast sparks protests across Middle East A resounding ‘no’ for Jim Jordan  Biden tops Trump by 4 points in new poll Watch live: Biden speaks from Israel after meeting with Netanyahu US targets ‘secret Hamas investment portfolio’ in new sanctions ‘Never again’ was not enough to save my family from being taken by Hamas More Democrats call on Biden administration to urge Israel, Hamas to agree to cease-fire Biden speaks from Israel after Gaza hospital blast kills hundreds: Live updates Gaetz apologizes to colleague, ‘anyone else who felt targeted’ by fundraising email Senate sees drop in Black top staffers: report  US law requires Biden to impose sanctions on Hamas for using human shields Egypt president rejects effort to move Palestinians to Sinai Peninsula Biden is wrong: Congress did not require more border wall construction   State Department advises US citizens not to travel to Lebanon Are liberals at risk of losing the non-white vote? Israel says failed Islamic Jihad rocket launch caused deadly hospital explosion What did Hamas actually hope to achieve? Criticism of House GOP during early days of Israel-Hamas war is misplaced Morning Report — Two weeks without a Speaker Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza hospital hit ‘appears’ to be ‘by the other team, not you’ Conservative companies create parallel economy as polarization thrives Why the risk of wider war in Middle East is ‘very, very high’ New Menendez indictment creates headache for Democrats McConnell, Jordan would be ultimate GOP odd couple    Watch live: Every Mind Matters — The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness Congress scrambles to craft AI privacy rules as industry races ahead Lake seeks backing from GOP establishment in Arizona Senate race Confusion clouds return of student loan payments Lobbying World: HHS, House alum to join government affairs shop