The Hill Articles: April 19, 2024

Former White House ethics lawyer: Judge will find Trump posts in violation of gag order  Bolton hits Biden for putting ‘enormous pressure’ on Israel to not ‘do more’ to Iran Comer denounces Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker: ‘Not the right business model’ Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline Iran’s foreign minister dismisses Israel’s strikes, says it won’t retaliate 2024 tax refund: Smart ways to spend your check, according to experts Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’ Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress United Health CEO to face House panel  Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran Medicare ignored expert advice to cut tests for transplant patients: Report Biden administration blocks drilling in broad swathe of Arctic Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: ‘Not what America stands for’ Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll Biden hits Trump for inheriting wealth amid union speech Black Caucus members look to replace Detroit lawmaker with new Black member ‘30 Rock’ actor says his ‘heart goes out’ to students after visit canceled over ‘lifestyle’ NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’ Factory workers vote to unionize at Tennessee Volkswagen plant Evening Report — House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems Key takeaways from Israel’s calibrated strike on Iran Comer threatens to subpoena Granholm for testimony on SPR withdrawals, LNG export pause FISA bill stalls over Senate amendment fight hours before deadline Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024 GOP Senate candidate attacks NYT reporter over article on his upbringing ‘Civil War’ has a stark warning for Washington Court adjourns after fourth day of Trump hush money trial: Recap What DC has to say about Taylor Swift’s new album The comprehensive plastic policies the world needs for a clean future Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons Watch: NYPD Update on self-immolation outside Trump trial Former Defense secretary: Silence ‘deafening’ after Israel’s strike on Iran FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue It’s ‘irresponsible’ to ignore widespread consciousness across animal world, dozens of scientists argue Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse Jeffries: Biden not weighing in on whether Democrats should save Johnson We’re paying off medical debt wrong  Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib criticize ‘appalling’ suspension of Omar’s daughter at Columbia Jury selection complete in Trump’s hush money trial The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery Rising: April 19, 2024 Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China  Biden tries to appeal to union workers by bashing Trump for inheriting his wealth Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order Why it’s impossible for Trump to get a fair jury Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy Senate privacy hawks push to kill House amendment to warrantless surveillance bill Playing a shell game on aid to Ukraine 12:30 Report — Democrats bail out Mike Johnson White House news briefing: Watch live Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis Senate to stay in session to pass House’s Ukraine, Israel package EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer Biden’s LNG pause a sensible step for climate stability, health of communities Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank Vote.org planning its largest voter-registration campaign ever Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’ Judge rejects Trump co-defendants’ request to dismiss charges in documents case Retired St. Louis officer, beaten by former colleagues, awarded $23M Melania Trump says US ‘must unite’ Michigan Democratic Party reserves more than $10M in ads ahead of state House elections Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump   House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP Biden speaks at union conference: Watch live Kennedy’s ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White House bid Tesla recalls new Cybertrucks over accelerator hazard Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran Would you return to an old job? Here’s why employees are boomeranging back to their former workplaces  Parents’ rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia CNN analyst warns of ‘civil unrest across the country’ if Trump jailed for gag order violation Trump campaign planning to deploy 100K attorneys, volunteers to monitor vote counts Cubans are starving because their regime is so power-hungry San Francisco getting pandas from China EPA declares 2 forever chemicals are ‘hazardous,’ putting polluters on the hook for cleanup Sudan is in need — why is the world silent yet again?  GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil CNN analyst: Alternate hush money jurors will be needed in case others are ‘freaked out’ Don’t force drivers to buy AM radios How to use polls like a pro  Iran fires at suspected Israeli drones near air base, nuclear site Earth Day 2024: The clock is ticking as the planet takes a licking  Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans Morning Report — It’s crunch time on foreign aid Baltic parliament leaders issue support for Johnson ahead of high-stakes Ukraine vote Schumer has only hours left to avoid FISA warrantless surveillance shutdown The Memo: Johnson set for a tough victory GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall Pacific Northwest emerges as new Hispanic political hot spot NPR reels from editor’s public rebuke, allegations of liberal bias Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return Biden administration bars drilling on millions of acres in Alaska Finalized Biden Title IX regulations add protections for transgender students Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move