The Hill Articles: April 18, 2024

Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘2 centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment  RFK Jr.’s sister dismisses his candidacy: ‘Let’s talk about reality’ Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’ Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in Ukraine Multiple explosions reported in Iran following strikes on Israel San Francisco sues Oakland over plans to rename airport GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’ Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran’s attack on Israel Doctors call to expand syphilis testing during pregnancy amid recent surge  Hyundai pauses ads on X over antisemitic posts Furious House conservatives rail at Johnson but haven’t altered his Ukraine plan Hush money judge cracks down on media over juror fears of being exposed  What’s keeping FDA chief up at night? New rule lets NGOs lease public land for conservation Near miss on DC airport runway spurs FAA investigation Washington Post editorial board endorses Alsobrooks in Maryland Senate primary Government watchdog critical of federal mpox response RFK Jr. VP pick donates $2M to campaign CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost Senators press IRS for error fix U.S., U.K. target Iranian drones in new sanctions TikTok ban bill wins key Senate supporter Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention Trader Joe’s recalls organic basil sold in 29 states California water regulators adopt nation’s first standard for ‘Erin Brockovich’ compound Evening Report — Day 3 of jury selection in Trump hush money trial Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule Is Trump founding a dynasty? Senate duo pushes for warrant requirement in foreign spy bill All 12 jurors, 1 alternate seated for Trump’s hush money trial: Recap Pompeo puts support behind Johnson in pushing aid for Ukraine Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change NYPD makes arrests at Columbia as protest encampment is removed Suspect arrested after pipe bomb thrown onto Satanic temple in Massachusetts Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation Eli Lilly’s Zepbound in shortage months after approval Ukrainian PM stresses urgency of aid: ‘We need support for yesterday, not today’ Western powers shot down Iranian missiles. Why not Russian missiles? Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’ DOJ courts Senate on warrantless spy bill ahead of looming deadline Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward Dismissed juror says Trump ‘looked less orange’ in person Education Department admits ‘challenging year’ for FAFSA: ‘We’re not at the point we would like to be’ Food system disasters show the need to downsize and democratize Baby bald eagle reunited with parent by Texas wildlife rescue YouTube leads pack in March streamed media viewership Iran threatens change to nuclear ‘doctrine’ if Israel retaliates on nuclear sites Montana sued over refusal to amend transgender people’s identity documents The anti-abortion movement is showing its true colors FBI watching for threats to Jewish Americans ahead of Passover, Wray says Kennedys endorse Biden in rebuke of RFK Jr. bid Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar’s daughter after pro-Palestine protest Biden world joins forces with Camelot Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny  House progressives unveil 2025 agenda  Favorable views of Harris rival Beyoncé in new survey Senate begins FISA surveillance debate with deadline looming US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership Kansas GOP rep says he won’t run for reelection This year’s National Action Plan is a missed opportunity to stand up for workers Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’ Rising: April 18, 2024 Wyden says he’s ‘not in favor’ of Mnuchin purchasing TikTok as bill gains momentum Biden administration issues final rule to allow local agencies to lease some federal lands Women deserve equality of opportunity: We must support biological female athletes Will it be a hot summer? Odds are yes for all but 2 states, NOAA says Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance  Mayorkas tells senators he never read articles of impeachment targeting him NC governor says Biden can win state Prince Harry calls US his primary residence in new paperwork 12:30 Report — Where the TikTok ban bill stands Top Democrat in fiery speech says House ‘diddling around’ while people ‘dying in Ukraine’  Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule Highest cannabis use found among lower-income, less-educated in new survey RFK Jr. qualifies for Michigan ballot Biden woos voters in Philadelphia alongside RFK Jr.’s family: Watch live  Our aging and low-income workforce needs a broader tax break Comer, Raskin get into shouting match: ‘Somebody needs therapy here’  ‘Morning Joe’ roasts Bill Barr for pledge to vote for ‘Republican ticket’ A pivotal moment for Gaza and global diplomacy   New bill would force IRS to explain tax return errors Black death row inmates suffer more botched lethal injections than white inmates: Report Pelosi memoir ‘The Art of Power’ planned for August release RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of my lifetime’  Trump campaign asks for portion of fundraising from candidates who use his name or image Democrats’ investments in their multiracial coalition are already paying off Disneyland clears major hurdle in $1.9B expansion plans Kimmel: Oscars joke ‘really must’ve gotten to’ Trump Rite Aid to close 13 additional locations in 5 states, court docs say US sanctions Iranian drone-makers following Israel attack Cohen: Trump complaints about son’s graduation ‘comical’  FISA renewal’s long and winding road to passage in the House Google fires employees who protested Israel contract Unhoused residents build home on side of Southern California freeway 911 outages reported across 4 states; FCC investigating The United Nations is in the hot seat  Only 9 percent of young Americans say US ‘headed in the right direction’: Survey Mayorkas testifies before Senate, day after impeachment charges dismissed: Watch live A national abortion ban won’t pass on its own, Republicans should make a deal Senate Commerce chair backs amended bill that could ban TikTok   DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas  Plastics industry heats world 4 times as much as air travel, report finds Stop appeasing China at the World Bank and IMF Raskin: Greene ‘recycling direct Russian propaganda’ Trump quotes Fox News host on prospective jurors despite gag order  NJ Democrat remains hospitalized following cardiac episode last week  US-Israel relations are at a crossroads GOP rep: Greene ‘theater’ has to ‘come to an end’ Shut down the World Bank’s ‘corporate court’  Toobin: Trump social media post ‘clearly’ violated gag order Russia is waging a war against religious freedom in Ukraine Iran has already escalated, and Joe Biden wants Israel to ignore it Morning Report — Foreign aid to get weekend vote; Mayorkas charges dismissed Trump leads Biden in latest national poll Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse Biden steps up mocking of Trump as poll shows 2024 neck and neck Here are the witnesses expected at Trump’s hush money trial How Trump is taking advantage of the hush money trial spectacle Ukraine, Israel aid package faces major challenge: Lost time Lauren Sánchez’s state dinner dress ignites red-hot debate over White House fashion Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’ Kennedy family to endorse Biden in Philadelphia in latest rebuke to RFK Jr.