The Hill Articles: October 5, 2023

Actor Mark Ruffalo dubs Trump an ‘enemy of America’ Sources say Trump set to endorse Jordan for Speakership Steube says GOP would change House rules for Trump Lara Trump says Trump mentioned Speakership to her during phone call Trump voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against Michael Cohen MTG surveying constituents for Speakership vote, despite saying Trump is ‘perfect man for the job’ Ocasio-Cortez on border wall announcement: President must ‘take responsibility,’ ‘reverse course’ Grassley says Biden border wall decision made because ‘big blue cities’ are ‘facing the reality’ of migrant crisis Schumer to MTG: ‘We’ve seen a Trump rally at the Capitol already’ Mayorkas says Biden administration stance against border wall ‘remains our position’ and ‘has never wavered’ FDA eyes cocaine, meth treatments Elon Musk calls for overhaul of SEC amid lawsuit Coulter: Podcaster defending Trump sounds like a ‘battered woman’ US shoots down Turkish drone Liz Cheney thinks Jim Jordan will lose Speakership vote DHS waives environmental laws for border wall Jordan, Scalise locked in tight race to succeed McCarthy Trump says he would temporarily be Speaker ‘if necessary’ Federal agency seeks to compel Musk testimony Former Santos treasurer pleads guilty over campaign work Jack Smith probed Trump’s nuclear subs discussion with Australian billionaire: Report Biden’s antitrust watchdogs dig in US shoots down Turkish drone that approached American troops in Syria Domestic manufacturing is the answer to America’s essential medicine shortage  Greene says GOP could have ‘a Trump rally everyday’ at Capitol if he’s Speaker Biden, Trump spar over border wall expansion  Trump mulls trip to Capitol Hill amid Speaker scramble Hispanic Catholics, unaffiliated most likely religious groups to acknowledge human-caused climate change SEC sues Musk to testify in Twitter probe  The needless panic about government debt  Putin suggests hand grenade fragments, cocaine found in crash that killed Wagner chief Judge rejects Sidney Powell’s attempt to dismiss Georgia charges over misconduct accusations Biden administration to resume deportations to Venezuela Hillary Clinton: Jim Jordan ‘principal ringleader’ of GOP ‘circus’ Federal Home Loan Bank criticisms are short on facts and nuance Watch live: Harris delivers remarks at Feinstein’s memorial service Tropical Storm Philippe could bring rain, heavy winds to New England, Canada Cruz argues Biden’s border wall order is just ‘window dressing’ amid migrant crisis Khan, Kanter defend antitrust crackdown Putin panics Mike Lindell lawyers in Dominion case seek to cut ties claiming he owes them millions Fewer Americans support arming Ukraine: Poll FDA calls for cocaine, meth addiction treatments RFK Jr. could draw votes from both Biden and Trump: survey White House blasts GOP infighting as ‘needless political chaos’ The US is waking up to the plastic pollution crisis, but is it too little too late?    GOP on rocky ground after McCarthy ouster Manchin weighs in on McCarthy ouster: ‘For some reason it was personal’ Dem leader presses her party to show up for next week’s Speaker vote Putin says Russia has tested nuclear-powered missile, could revoke atomic test ban Florida Democrat asks county to increase Mar-a-Lago tax to match Trump claims Money can’t buy victory in sports nor politics Manchin says open primary would make Biden ‘stronger candidate’ Trump asks judge to throw out Jan. 6 charges with presidential immunity defense Boebert says she’s ‘willing to ditch’ motion to vacate if Jordan elected Speaker  The new industrial revolution requires a fresh national security agenda Boebert challenger rakes in $3.4M in third quarter Florida attorney general sues Biden administration in dispute over unions CDC stops printing COVID vaccination cards Trump Tower penthouse comes under scrutiny at New York fraud trial: recap Harnessing the power of apprenticeships to build a strong workforce for the future  ADL signals truce in feud with Musk, will resume advertising on X New Pennsylvania poll shows Biden with big lead over Trump among Black, Latino voters Man returns to Wisconsin Capitol with assault rifle after posting bail for handgun violation: official Biden argues his hands were tied with border wall funds ‘Daily Show’ correspondent Roy Wood Jr. leaving show amid host search 2023 on track to be hottest year on record, data indicate Court picks new Alabama congressional map that heightens Black voting power Feinstein memorial service closed to public due to security concerns Mace adopts ‘Dark Brandon’ meme amid GOP blowback: ‘Bring it’ Republicans seethe, seek revenge over speakership mess Industry ties could muddy US dietary guidelines, watchdog says Watch live: White House holds press briefing after border wall announcement Why I’m exploring a run against Rep. Ken Buck Rising: October 5, 2023 A House (GOP) divided against itself cannot stand  Menendez deep underwater with New Jersey Democrats after indictment: poll Biden edges Trump in survey, former president sees wide support on economy, border Senators lament US failure on North Korea denuclearization, look to next steps Cornel West switches from Green Party presidential candidate to independent Former Santos treasurer expected to plead guilty More people in new survey claim no religious affiliation Former Marine dubbed ‘Conan O’Riot’ arrested by FBI for alleged role in Jan. 6 riot School surveillance leading to ‘digital dystopia’ for students, ACLU says Fox News asks judge to compel Soros to produce documents as part of Smartmatic lawsuit Judge orders closer scrutiny of Trump’s assets amid New York fraud trial The migrant and housing crises are colliding with predictable results Maxwell Frost on McCarthy ouster: He said ‘bring it on,’ and it was brought on X changes format for links to news posts, removing headlines and text One judge’s ruling threatens American scientific research Trump seeks to delay Mar-a-Lago case until after 2024 election Kinzinger predicts Jordan will be next Speaker Russian strike on Ukrainian village kills 48, authorities say Beto O’Rourke slams Biden border wall order as ‘impotent political posturing’ The forgotten legacy of Jimmy Carter  Half of South Carolina Republicans support Trump; Haley leads DeSantis Trump: Fox now ‘pushing’ Haley after giving up on DeSantis Trump terrified of being poisoned: former aide Biden dog Commander no longer at White House after multiple biting incidents New York City’s decline in four mayoral administrations GOP senators: McCarthy’s collapse will lead to turmoil, shutdown Trump looking for Speaker who will help him Gallego rakes in more than $3M in third-quarter fundraising in Arizona Senate race An alternative to the chaos in Congress? Coalition government.  Trump rips Kelly after confirmation of ‘suckers’ remark about war dead Budget lessons that Washington can learn from the states In California and Europe, a new dawn for corporate climate disclosure Trump chides Biden over move to build border wall: ‘I will await his apology’ Is the New York fraud suit against Trump biased? Biden administration waiving 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in Texas What happens if the Supreme Court overturns Chevron?   How the Ukraine War was turned into a political football The Hill’s Morning Report – Paralysis in the House GOP aims fire at Gaetz after McCarthy ouster Shocked Republicans look to pick up the pieces post-McCarthy House Speaker turmoil imperils future Ukraine funding  McCarthy drama causes headaches for vulnerable Republicans Staffer Spotlight: Aaron Bennett Exclusive: End Citizens United endorses Biden in 2024 Democrats up pressure on White House over migrants and the border