The Hill Articles: October 25, 2023

Maine authorities investigating ‘active shooter events’ at multiple locations These 9 Democrats voted against resolution backing Israel, condemning Hamas Republican Rep: GOP will ‘suffer no harm’ from three weeks of Speaker chaos Gaetz: Johnson victory proves MAGA power over Republican party Where Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel  UAW, Ford reach tentative labor agreement White House opts for low-key Australian PM state dinner Speaker saga takeaways: Why Mike Johnson won and his coming challenges  Trump congratulates Johnson, takes credit for Speakership win Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group chapters on campuses Senate strikes down GOP anti-shutdown amendment creating permanent stopgap The new House Speaker’s views on health topics Bitcoin rises as BlackRock moves in Scott says foreign students protesting against Israel should be ‘deported’ Biden: ‘No confidence’ in Palestinian death toll from Gaza Health Ministry NBC says Lester Holt, Kristen Welker to moderate third GOP Debate  Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum calls on public to help shape first digital exhibition Biden administration advances Colorado River conservation proposal Johnson brings record of climate skepticism to Speakership Al Jazeera says Gaza bureau chief’s family killed in Israeli air raid AI floods internet with fake child abuse Regulators take first steps to head off a climate financial crisis  The House has a Speaker How Xi Jinping’s obsession with security derailed China’s rise John Leguizamo, Andrea Mitchell among guest list for Australian PM’s White House state dinner House approves resolution backing Israel in first move by new Speaker Former rep drops NC governor bid to run in new House district Bowman charged with misdemeanor for pulling Capitol fire alarm Vulnerable Senate Democrats vote to protect veterans with problems from losing gun rights Trump leaves courtroom in a huff after Cohen contradicts testimony in New York fraud trial: Recap Only 1 percent of Republicans favored Mike Johnson for Speaker ahead of election: poll Senate Republicans don’t know Mike Johnson — but they’re glad he’s Speaker White House asks Congress for $55B in domestic spending on child care, disaster relief House back in action after Mike Johnson clinches Speakership: Live coverage Democrats seize on new Speaker Mike Johnson’s anti-abortion record Court finds Carnival negligent over COVID outbreak on cruise Bitcoin surges amid speculation about BlackRock ETF approval Ramaswamy criticizes DeSantis push to deactivate pro-Palestinian groups: ‘I don’t think that’s the American way’ Egypt’s border closure flouts international law  Biden campaign knocks Johnson Speakership as cementing ‘extreme MAGA takeover’ of House GOP From robber barons to tech bros: The origins of the anti-trust paradox  Black lawmakers create caucus to serve Predominantly Black Institutions Johnson brings pro-oil, climate-skeptical record to speakership After Johnson election, Biden calls on government to ‘act responsibly’ and ‘above any partisanship’ ACLU sides with Trump, argues Jan. 6 case gag order is unconstitutional 5 things to know about Speaker Mike Johnson  Environmental groups call for deep-sea mining moratorium ahead of UN meeting Biden calls for ‘concentrated effort’ toward future two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians Biden says he has not demanded Netanyahu hold off on ground invasion On Israel, a media that lies to itself will lie to you too Senate Dems increasing investment in Texas, Florida Biden says he’s not concerned Johnson might overturn 2024 election results Trump hauled to witness stand in unexpected twist during New York fraud trial  Honda, GM scrapping plans to jointly develop EVs Russia simulates nuclear strike after lawmakers revoke test ban treaty ratification Semiconductors and China:  Different tools, or different strategy?  Salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens linked to bagged pre-cut onions China calls US ‘disruptor’ of peace after reported Beijing military buildup Schwarzenegger says he would make a ‘great’ president Who is House Speaker Mike Johnson? Titanic Trump: Co-defendants flee sinking MAGA ship House elects Mike Johnson as Speaker, ending GOP chaos Three things Congress must do before the end of 2023  Advocacy groups call on Congress to reauthorize global HIV initiative Searching for productive disagreement in a time of division  Russian parliament’s upper house votes to revoke nuclear test ban treaty ratification Joy Behar: Rashida Tlaib ‘lies like Trump’ on Israel, Hamas conflict  24 US service members injured in Oct. 18 attacks in Iraq and Syria The People’s House has morphed into the Party’s House — it’s time for reform  Jeffries calls Mike Johnson an ‘extreme right-wing ideologue’ Where House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel US to send two Iron Dome batteries to Israel Israeli orders for civilians to leave northern Gaza may violate international law: Amnesty 12:30 Report — GOP sends Johnson Speaker nomination to House floor NY judge suggests Trump again violated gag order: ‘I don’t want anybody killed’ Watch live: Biden holds joint press conference with Australian PM UN chief says remarks about Hamas that sparked resignation calls were misrepresented DOJ watchdog finds no evidence Trump influenced FBI decision on headquarters site Watch live: House expected to vote on Mike Johnson for Speaker Israel’s government failed us on Oct. 7. Now it has a duty to bring the hostages home. Speaker math: Breaking down how many votes Johnson needs Rising: October 25, 2023 Bud Light becomes UFC sponsor Joe Biden’s in-person campaigning problem Panel advances Israel ambassador nominee despite GOP opposition FDA reviewing at-home flu vaccines Former NH Sen. Judd Gregg endorses Haley presidential bid Watchdog warns AI-generated child sexual abuse images could flood internet Tens of thousands of books banned, restricted in US prisons: Report Biden NIH nominee advances to full Senate confirmation with bipartisan committee vote Don’t wait until the next mass shooting event to make gun safety a priority  ‘Memer’ of the House: Mike Collins brings levity to Speaker slog Texas sues to stop federal agents from cutting razor wire on border GW students project anti-Israel messages on campus building California home with meth lab goes on market for $1.5 million House Republican tells reporter to ‘shut up’ for asking Johnson about overturning 2020 election Child care centers unlikely source of spreading COVID-19: study Kinzinger: Mike Johnson will be a ‘good test’ for House GOP Frost defends Democrats amid Speaker drama: ‘We’ve extended the olive branch’ White House unveils menu for Australian PM state dinner End of an era: It’s time for the Republicans to break up  Newsom meets with Chinese leader Xi Florida asks Supreme Court to freeze ruling blocking drag show law’s enforcement Biden faces lose-lose scenario with rising Cuban migration Prison reform must not include decriminalizing nonviolent prison escapes Ramaswamy expects strong showing in Iowa Christie: Trump should be ‘desperately worried’ after Meadows granted immunity Mellman: Do Palestinians support Hamas? Polls paint a murky picture More in new poll say ‘patriots may have to resort to violence’ to save US Trump urges House GOP to rally behind Mike Johnson in Speaker’s race Cuba’s dictatorship has a serious problem with Jews Hezbollah leader meets with top Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures Trump says he doesn’t think Meadows would take immunity deal ‘after being hounded like a dog’ Greene says Gaetz, 7 other colleagues need to apologize to ‘heal the conference’ Get ready: The new Democrat-led FCC is poised to misrule again  UN warns that Gaza relief operations could be sharply cut due to blockade Biden will be the nominee, but Newsom is the one actually running for president Gaetz, Burchett say ousting McCarthy was worth it to get Johnson Progressives’ silence on Israel’s right to self-defense speaks volumes Flesh-eating parasite spread by sand flies is causing skin infections in US, CDC says Mulvaney: Will ‘Deep State’ sabotage Biden’s Israel policy?  California DMV suspends permits for self-driving taxis Morning Report — Johnson takes his shot at the gavel The Memo: Americans pick their side as conflict rages between Israel and the Palestinians ADL reports surge in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war War in Gaza scrambles Biden foreign policy agenda   Sarah McBride doesn’t want to be known for making history Republicans threaten colleges, foreign students over response to Israel-Hamas war RFK Jr. lurches right with independent 2024 bid US shifts tone on Israel-Hamas war as potential ground invasion looms Warning signs flash for Biden in recent polling Black women face deadly racial disparities in breast cancer K Street cashes in as clients navigate uncertainty