The Hill Articles: October 20, 2023

Jon Stewart show nixed by Apple TV+ over subject matter concerns Cohen expected to testify next week in Trump’s NY fraud trial after medical delay Trump says Republicans ‘should not debate’ but unite against Biden House Republicans look for reset after Jordan loses Speaker fight: recap Geico to lay off 6 percent of workforce nationwide, internal letter confirms Haley argues return of hostages shows Hamas trying to ‘earn favor’ with US Americans overwhelmingly support Israel in war with Hamas: poll The 5 highest – and lowest – paying college degrees in the US Biden: Jordan ‘got his rear end kicked’ in Speaker bid GOP lawmaker equates Speaker drama with ‘peeing on the electric fence’ Trump leads Biden, RFK Jr.: poll Pro-Palestinian protest on National Mall continues calls for cease-fire CVS pulls common decongestant off shelves US deficit hits $1.7 trillion after dip in revenue McCarthy blames Gaetz for GOP being in ‘bad position right now’ amid Speaker chaos Former lawmaker says family members killed in Israel-Hamas airstrikes Trump co-defendant Nauta to keep attorney despite conflict of interest concerns Spirit Airlines canceling flights for plane inspections EU ramps up pressure on Meta, TikTok First image released of freed American hostages DeSantis looks to impose new sanctions on Iran with special Florida legislative session Biden speaks with Americans released by Hamas, says they will have ‘full support’ of government Biden draws GOP ire with Venezuela oil sanctions move Newsom mourns ‘unspeakable tragedy’ as he concludes Israel visit 70 percent of New Jersey residents want Menendez to resign: poll Congress should expand the use of categorical exclusions House GOP back to square one Republican rips Nancy Mace after she interrupts TV interview Tennessee man charged for alleged attempt to provide ISIS with material Judge: Alex Jones must pay families of Sandy Hook shooting victims despite bankruptcy Ramaswamy indicates he might skip third GOP debate next month UAW stays additional strike expansion New York judge hits Trump with $5K fine for violating gag order McConnell urges quick action on emergency defense spending package  Cornel West returns donation from Harlan Crow Thune, Cardin lead Senate delegation to Saudi Arabia Perry Johnson suspends long-shot bid for GOP presidential nomination Supreme Court will hear Biden social media case this term Judge grants Trump request to stay of gag order in Jan. 6 case  Former Twitter employee on working for Musk: ‘It absolutely was the hardest experience’ No Labels sues to block Arizona Democrats from using ballot line Biden campaign: Voters will remember how House GOP ‘humiliated themselves’ Federal deficit rose to $1.7 trillion in fiscal 2023 In the race to be Speaker, Jim Jordan learns Trump tactics only work for Trump   Supreme Court won’t reinstate Missouri gun law as Thomas dissents Maryland county councilor drops out of Democratic Maryland Senate primary We need a public option for pharmaceuticals Tesla recalls nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles over brake safety issue Congressional Democrats ask for review of environmental threat from ‘zombie’ coal mines Egypt says Israel responsible for Rafah crossing closure 14 Russian helicopters likely destroyed by US-provided ATACMS missiles in Ukraine: UK intel Former Florida lawmaker sentenced to four months in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud The new EU-US data agreement is facing familiar privacy challenges EPA tightens reporting requirements for ‘forever chemical’ releases, closing controversial loophole Hamas releases American mother, daughter hostages; Biden says efforts to secure others are ongoing Chaos is everywhere but the House of the Representatives   Trump to hold Florida rally on night of third GOP primary debate EU sends formal requests to Meta, TikTok over possible disinformation, illegal content Judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt in fraud trial over deleted post Federal regulations don’t really affect economic growth House GOP abandons Jordan for Speaker after secret ballot loss Cotton: Biden’s $100B request ‘dead on arrival’ Biden predicts trucks carrying humanitarian aid will enter Gaza within 48 hours Biden fanned the flames of hate in Gaza — now thousands of Palestinians are dead  Anti-McCarthy Republicans say they’ll accept conference punishment if holdouts vote for Jordan Chesebro becomes second Trump lawyer to plead guilty in Georgia The Hill’s 12:30 Report — GOP regroups after Jordan’s third failed Speaker vote Celebrating Free Speech Week: Why America must lead in protecting internet freedom Omar’s office shares voicemails threatening her, family Democrats jeer as McCarthy calls Jordan ‘effective legislator’ No Barbies, please: SAG-AFTRA encourages ‘generalized characters’ for striking actors’ Halloween costumes Jordan falls short of Speakership on third ballot GOP Rep Van Orden heads to Israel amid Speaker uncertainty The West rewarded Iranian terrorism by dropping UN sanctions Pence to House GOP: ‘Decide what team you want to be on’ Rising: October 20, 2023 Pence acknowledges ‘uphill climb’ in presidential campaign When deadlines fail  Musk says X will launch premium subscriptions soon Whole Foods forecasts the top food trends for 2024 Can daylight saving time affect your health? Zillow reveals the weird 2024 trends that will increase home value A better way to address the US epidemics of loneliness and despair Jeffries blasts Jim Jordan as ‘clear and present danger’ ahead of third vote Jury selection begins in first Georgia election interference trial  The world was safer under Donald Trump  Klobuchar, Morelle press Bezos on plans to prevent election misinformation on Alexa White House asks Congress for $100B to support Israel, Ukraine, border efforts Reporter confronted by angry pro-Palestinian protester: ‘F‑‑‑ CNN’ Egypt cannot be part of any solution involving the transfer of Palestinians into Sinai Hurricanes twice as likely to rapidly intensify into powerful, catastrophic storms in last two decades: study US journalist’s detention extended in Russian ‘foreign agent’ case Fox’s Brit Hume praises Biden’s speech Muslim civil rights group moving banquet, citing threats Special counsel to meet with Judiciary panel on Hunter Biden investigation  Global fear following Israel’s attacks is natural but can be harmful Watch live: House set to hold third Speaker vote How To Get PTO When Your Company Doesn’t Offer It Church sheltering civilians damaged in airstrike on Gaza US soldier who crossed into North Korea charged with desertion Ken Buck says he’s had 4 death threats amid Speaker vote What Biden accomplished in Israel Less than a quarter in poll say Biden has shown ‘too much support’ for Israel since Hamas attack Israel defense chief: Military does not plan to control ‘life in the Gaza Strip’ Maryland circuit court judge fatally shot in own driveway, police say Hamas is an occupying force blocking peace in Gaza Hamas massacre proves without a doubt that Iran should never go nuclear   UN chief: Aid convoy at Rafah crossing ‘the difference between life and death’ Israel bombards Gaza ahead of expected ground invasion Hold Hamas and all of its enablers accountable Why the divided states of America would be incapable of uniting in a war crisis The Hill’s Morning Report — Speaker limbo; Biden seeks Israel, Ukraine aid Trump leads Biden, builds support among young voters: poll Biden’s ‘bear hug diplomacy’ in Israel risks stoking anger in Arab world Biden move to lift Venezuela oil sanctions meets criticism from Manchin, Republicans Progressive calls for cease-fire fuel Democratic divisions over Israel ‘No credibility’: Critics cry foul as colleges press for free speech amid Israel-Hamas conflict