The Hill Articles: October 31, 2023

Tim Scott qualifies for third GOP debate Schumer moves on military nominations after Marine Corps general hospitalized  Realtors liable for nearly $1.8 billion in damages for inflating commissions, jury finds Biden would veto House GOP’s Israel aid package, White House says Cruz: Risk of terrorist attack highest since 9/11 Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel over Hamas war Israel airstrike hits Gaza refugee camp Kinzinger says he’s most ‘disappointed’ in McCarthy, Graham UAW wins back financial crisis concessions Putin will win if Israel funding split from Ukraine, Blinken and Austin tell senators Ethics Committee to announce ‘next course of action’ in Santos investigation by Nov. 17 ‘Trump too small’ trademark case to take center stage at Supreme Court Democrats hope to use Speaker Johnson’s conservatism against the GOP  Google chief defends company at trial Hospitals prep for RSV surges Massie argues with pro-Israel group over opposition to $14B aid package Michigan court puts ‘nail in the coffin’ of Flint prosecution California jury sides with Tesla in case over fatal crash State Department sanctions Guatemalan officials over post-election interference FBI director warns of ‘historic’ antisemitism levels Biden administration approves largest offshore wind project in the US Children’s hospitals prepare for surge in admissions amid shortage of RSV drug All eyes on Iowa Hawley, Mayorkas get personal at hearing: ‘Despicable’ Biden officials warn of US threats, hate crimes amid Hamas-Israel war Trump signaled to extremist groups on Jan. 6, experts testify in Colorado 14th Amendment case  Industry experts tell lawmakers AI regulation, education key to reduce threats  McConnell tells Senate Democrats to back off on Supreme Court ‘Obvious to us’ Israel trying to minimize civilian casualties, Kirby says These cities are growing the fastest, study shows Israel confirms airstrike hit Gaza refugee camp Speaker Johnson set to meet with Senate GOP as Ukraine funding battle looms State AG presses 23andMe for action after hack that targeted Ashkenazi Jewish, Chinese ancestry Senate confirms Jack Lew as Israel ambassador Mace jeered on ‘Daily Show’ for response to Trump’s Georgia case Biden, Xi will meet next month, White House confirms Biden delivers remarks on protecting retirement security: Watch live  Biden administration boosts support for Colorado coal community revitalization Virginia’s attorney general opens probe into pro-Palestine nonprofit  Joe Scarborough: Tying Israel aid to IRS cuts is ‘gross’ Why the war in the Middle East is politically risky for Biden  Person of interest in custody over Cornell antisemitic posts, says New York governor Colleges face competing pressures on campus safety, free speech amid Israel-Hamas war Dean Phillips ‘disappointed’ in Clyburn criticism over New Hampshire primary New SEC rule would not require farmers to report emissions Supreme Court weighs social media blocks by public officials  Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends Apple search deal in trial Carter Center calls for Gaza cease-fire, return of hostages Biden campaign uses Trump 2016 rally with Michigan autoworkers to tout record Decoupling military aid for Israel and Ukraine would be a grave mistake NATO chief warns against escalated tensions in Middle East Holder: Trump would be thrown in jail over gag order if he were ‘normal person’ Pelosi endorses Mondaire Jones in key New York primary Michigan Supreme Court declines to revive Flint water crisis charges against ex-governor Biden’s support among Arab American voters plunges since Israel-Hamas war Trump tops Haley by 31 points in new survey of South Carolina Republicans White House holds press briefing: Watch live Auto workers’ grand slam in Detroit is a home run for the US workforce DOJ monitoring Jacksonville cops after beating of Black man on video goes viral Mitt, Ann Romney dress as Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift for Halloween Mace: Possibility of being on Trump’s VP shortlist is ‘intriguing’ Schumer: House GOP’s Israel package is ‘woefully inadequate’  Progressives call for funding for domestic ’emergencies’ alongside Israel, Ukraine Wisconsin governor sues GOP lawmakers for ‘obstructing basic government functions’ 12:30 Report — Protests overshadow Israel funding debate The pogrom in Dagestan Biden administration calls for all schools to stock naloxone for opioid overdoses Rising: October 31, 2023 Ben Crump calls for federal investigation into Mississippi police handling of Dexter Wade’s death US sues software company targeted in massive Russian cyber espionage campaign What the West can and must learn from Hamas’s sneak attack  Americans’ sense of safety stagnates despite rising confidence in police: Gallup Democrats re-up request urging DOJ to investigate Youngkin ‘purging’ of voter rolls The nation’s need for a debt commission Biden names senior public lands official as acting Interior deputy Pennsylvania gets closer to getting rid of 1965 frozen dessert law Services at main cancer center in Gaza ‘severely reduced’: WHO 2 in 3 physicians concerned about AI driving diagnosis, treatment decisions: Survey Sen. Tillis tests positive for COVID  A sliver of hope for the skyrocketing housing market  Stelter: Murdoch said Tucker Carlson ‘got too big for his boots’ before firing Romney could back Biden against Trump, biographer says New Biden administration student loan relief proposal more narrow than Supreme Court-rejected plan TikTok’s office surveillance could backfire and cost it billions Earth on track to lock in key climate threshold in 2029: study Thousands ordered to evacuate in Southern California after wildfire erupts Anti-war protesters repeatedly interrupt Senate hearing on Israel Dean Phillips’s vibe-killing presidential bid only benefits Republicans Pompeo: US must stand with Ukraine ‘in its existential fight for national survival’ Judge rejects Fox News attempt to subpoena Soros UN agency for Palestinian refugees says cease-fire a ‘matter of life and death for millions’ Maine gunman’s family shared concerns months before mass shooting: Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office Senate votes on nomination of Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel: Watch live Out of the frying pan and into the fire: Ukrainian nationals trapped in Gaza need help  Christie says Trump will be convicted in slew of legal battles: ‘It’s over’ What is a dry promotion and should you accept one? Trump, 14th Amendment hearing resumes in Denver: Watch live Reports of Putin’s death might not be greatly exaggerated Blinken, Austin testify on $100B national security funding request: Watch live Kinzinger says family disowned him over loss of Hannity’s trust Press: Beware! MAGA Mike wields his Bible  Nevada man charged with making antisemitic threats to Jewish senator Into the labyrinth: Here’s why it’s so difficult to invade Gaza Graham calls UN the ‘most antisemitic body on the planet’ Matthews: Here come the gender-detransitioner lawsuits China is testing President Biden — and Biden is failing  George Conway: Trump is going to have to ‘liquidate everything’ Does Israel have a red line with Hezbollah? Former White House lawyer predicts Trump will be jailed for violating gag order Wrecked by pandemonium, the GOP has lost its sense of history and sense of self Netanyahu failed and must resign Morning Report — Biden, Trump look West; Speaker leverages Israel aid Johnson’s Israel proposal runs into stiff Senate opposition  Santos, Tlaib, Greene: House looks to police its own members The Memo: Democratic splits deepen over Israel as Palestinian death toll rises House deals with shutdown threat under Speaker Johnson: 5 things to watch Supreme Court to wade into social media free speech firestorm Child marriage is still legal in most of the U.S. Here’s why.   Bottom Line: Israeli spyware firm adds trade lobbyist Elon Musk’s Twitter is a ‘$44 billion albatross’ a year later Biden administration to propose rule to close retirement advice loopholes