The Hill Articles: October 9, 2023

Number of displaced in Gaza surpasses 187,000 as dozens of towns evacuate, U.N. office says Palestinian president asks UN for help with ‘Israeli aggression’ in Gaza CBS host with kids, ex-wife in Israel recounts ‘roller-coaster weekend’ Americans killed, likely detained in Israel Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents probe US, allies express ‘steadfast and united support’ for Israel Pentagon: US ‘surging’ air defense, munitions to Israel What does the violence in Israel mean for oil prices? These lawmakers were targeted with spyware Virginia is next electoral battleground over abortion Hezbollah fires again at Israel, spurring fears of second front What does the Israel-Hamas conflict mean for oil prices? Hurd drops out of 2024 GOP race, endorses Haley Delta to cancel flights into Tel Aviv for rest of month White House lights up blue and white for Israel Graham: US should threaten Iranian oil infrastructure GOP plots next steps in Speaker race Iran sends deadly message to Biden with Hamas attack on Israel Now is the time for lawmakers to come together to solve the nurse shortage crisis Middle East war spurs market jitters Obama condemns ‘brazen’ attacks against Israel Rubio: Israel should completely eradicate Hamas in Gaza Biden national security spokesman chokes up talking about Israeli victims 1 dead, 8 injured in shooting at Pennsylvania community center Biden says at least 11 Americans among those killed in Israel, warns of hostages Ken Paxton to file criminal doxing complaints against 12 Texas House impeachment managers Why Jim Jordan is the best choice for Speaker of the House  Markets whipsaw, oil prices rise as Israel declares war on Hamas McConnell calls for allies to impose new severe sanctions against Iran Maryland records first travel-related death from rare tick-borne virus Graham: Biden should light up White House with Israeli flag How the global water crisis can help the US-China détente Trump not visiting Capitol Hill this week amid GOP Speaker drama Republican candidates seize on Hamas attack on Israel to hit Biden ADL director asks if Hamas is writing MSNBC’s scripts in coverage of attack on Israel Hamas threatens to kill Israeli hostages over strikes ‘without prior warning’ on Gaza Lose the shaker of salt: New species of sea snail, Cayo margarita, named with Jimmy Buffett in mind Five early conclusions from the first days of the Hamas-Israel War  Russia sees ‘high risk’ of third party entering conflict between Israel, Hamas White House condemns online attacks against openly gay Interior spokesman House GOP debates ditching ‘motion to vacate’ rule that unseated McCarthy Long COVID rare among children: CDC Indigenous Peoples Day: Acknowledging our past and ensuring a just future Vietnam agents tried to plant spyware on phones of US lawmakers and journalists: probe Kennedy family members call RFK Jr.’s independent bid ‘dangerous to our country’ The minefields of Ukraine   Newsom signs landmark emissions, climate risk disclosure laws U2 updates classic song ‘Pride’ in wake of Israel attack McCarthy calls on Biden to refreeze $6B in Iranian funds Tuberville won’t lift military holds despite Israel-Hamas war  Gates Foundation investing $40M to help African manufacturers produce mRNA vaccines McCarthy opens door to Speakership comeback amid Israel turmoil Can Trump conceivably beat the legal clock — and the rap? Trump questions how Jews or ‘anybody who loves Israel’ can vote for Democrats RNC slams RFK Jr. over switch to independent: ‘Still a Democrat’ Tlaib, Bush criticized by Democrats over statements calling for end to Israel support Only an independent president can free America from corporate capture Fox News reporter chokes up describing ‘slaughter’ in Israel  12:30 Report — McCarthy leaves open door for Speaker return amid Israel crisis RFK Jr. switches from Democrat to independent amid White House bid Chinese leader Xi strengthens statement on Israel after pressure from Schumer  White House slams GOP chairwoman’s Israel comments Even in golf, politics is dampening fan spirit for Team America Israel launches ‘one of the largest air strikes ever’ on Hamas The Space Force needs its own advocate on Capitol Hill Watch live: Trump speaks in New Hampshire Israeli counteroffensive against Hamas ‘just getting started’: Netanyahu Ahead of 2024, we must protect election workers nationwide. Our democracy depends on it.   Union workers go on strike at Mack Trucks Israeli helicopters striking territory in Lebanon, officials say Watch live: RFK Jr. expected to announce he’s running as an independent Rising: October 9, 2023 Justice Department fights Trump effort to push Mar-a-Lago trial until after 2024 election Trump rips Forbes after removal from wealthiest Americans list Haley rakes in more than $11M in third quarter of fundraising Twice as many Ukrainians want Kyiv to keep fighting instead of negotiate end of war with Russia: Poll Netanyahu can no longer lead Israel Watch live: McCarthy discusses Hamas attack on Israel Israeli, Palestinian supporters rally across US The conservative juggernaut that’s quietly writing the majority out of US laws CNN reporter takes cover in ditch during report from Israel Moderate Republican argues McCarthy should return as Speaker, citing Israel unrest McCarthy does not rule out returning as Speaker if GOP deadlocked The battle for the soul of America: Round 2   NY rep: Escape from Tel Aviv was ‘nothing’ compared to ‘barbarism’ elsewhere in Israel Iran ‘broadly complicit’ in Hamas’s actions, national security official says Joe Biden is our third Black president State Department: 9 Americans killed in Israel Maui wildfire fund co-founder Johnson addresses criticism surrounding appeal for help Israel intensifies Gaza strikes as death toll approaches 1,200 Democrats should have backed McCarthy’s short, dysfunctional reign Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ on Gaza Strip Bring education back to the states  Schumer tells China’s Xi he’s ‘very disappointed’ Beijing has not condemned Hamas attack on Israel A new American strategy for Ukraine Schumer says ‘viciousness and brutality’ of unprecedented Hamas attack is ‘heart wrenching’ These lawmakers are washing their hands of Menendez’s PAC money IMF, World Bank should be demanding universal social security, not austerity The Hill’s Morning Report — This week’s focus: Israel and race for Speaker  House prepares to pick its next leader as war breaks out in Israel Senate GOP divided over race to replace McCarthy  Virginia elections put messaging on abortion, crime to the test Republicans take on FCC over proposal to add Wi-Fi to school buses