The Hill Articles: April 2, 2024

Washington judge bans use of AI-enhanced video as trial evidence Boebert undergoes emergency surgery for blood clot in leg Trump wins Wisconsin GOP primary Biden wins Wisconsin Democratic primary Japan issues tsunami warning after massive earthquake rocks Taiwan Freedom Caucus Chair endorses convicted Capitol rioter’s Congressional run A Palestinian state is inevitable. Biden should speed up the process.  Trump wins New York GOP primary Biden wins New York Democratic primary Video shows California deputies fatally shooting abducted teen as she surrenders World Central Kitchen releases the names of employees killed in Gaza Trump wins Rhode Island GOP primary Biden wins Rhode Island Democratic primary Trump wins Connecticut GOP primary Trump social media company sues co-founders, alleging ‘reckless and wasteful’ decisions Biden wins Connecticut Democratic primary Nebraska governor calls for legislature to reinstate ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system Biden: Israel has ‘not done enough’ to protect aid workers, civilians NYC mayor says women being punched in his city shows ‘corrosiveness of TikTok’ Trump says Election Day will be referred to as ‘Christian Visibility Day’ after attacks over transgender holiday Transportation Dept. issues railway safety rule Oklahoma residents remove city commissioner with white nationalist ties UT-Austin lays off employees to comply with Texas’ DEI ban Trump endorses Eric Hovde in Wisconsin Senate race  Tennessee passes bill permitting non-accepting parents to adopt LGBTQ children DOJ sues Utah, state corrections department for discriminating against transgender woman The United States needs to get troops out of Niger Second bird flu case confirmed in human in US: What to know Biden faces lawsuit over menthol ban delay Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire COVID subcommittee chair asks top science journal editors to testify on relationship with federal government Pence group pressures Schumer on TikTok bill Israel under scrutiny for fatal aid worker strike Second channel opens at Baltimore bridge collapse site, allows vessels to bypass wreckage  Backers of Arizona abortion amendment say they have signatures for ballot Trump’s $175M bond keeps prized properties from being seized — for now Trump hits campaign trail again with Wisconsin rally: Watch live Wisconsin GOP Primary: Live results Wisconsin Democratic Primary: Live results Rhode Island GOP Primary: Live results Rhode Island Democratic Primary: Live results New York GOP Primary: Live results New York Democratic Primary: Live results Connecticut GOP Primary: Live results Connecticut Democratic Primary: Live results Democratic senator eyeing bill to repeal Comstock Act San Francisco named healthiest city in US LGBTQ Americans twice as likely to experience discrimination in health care: Poll Evening Report — Democrats target Florida amid abortion battle Powerball jackpot reaches $1.09B, but a winner wouldn’t be an instant billionaire: Here’s why Florida man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Supreme Court justice What to know about the World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza Trump teases upcoming abortion announcement following Florida court ruling 100+ organizations voice support for Biden judicial nominee Adeel Mangi, condemn ‘baseless attacks’ A new strategic concept could be useful in the US military’s defense of Taiwan Author Don Winslow says he’s retiring to fight MAGA Major poultry farm to cull nearly 2 million chickens after positive bird flu test Oregon recriminalizes small-quantity drug possession. 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Trump embraces ‘bloodbath’ remark in Michigan to attack Biden on border Taylor Swift officially joins Forbes billionaires list E-cigarette users 20 percent more likely to develop heart failure: Study The menace the U.S. confronts from space Biden faces menthol ban lawsuit after missing deadline José Andrés admonishes Israel for ‘indiscriminate killing’ after aid workers’ deaths Virginia Democrat slams proposal to name airport after Trump: ‘I’d suggest they find a federal prison’ Blinken appoints chief diversity and inclusion officer after 10-month vacancy White House ‘outraged’ at Israeli strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers Fed official rules out May rate cut White House thanks Daily Caller for retracting story on religious Easter egg ban Biden called chef José Andrés to offer condolences after strike killed seven aid workers Woman charged with murder after abortion sues Texas county, prosecutor Tesla sales fall amid increased competition What to watch for in tonight’s races Trump gives remarks on Biden border policies in Michigan: Watch live New Jersey politics will never be the same Democrats target anti-IVF House Republicans with billboard campaign Former RNC chair says Trump will violate latest gag order in ‘three, two, one…’ Arizona Democrat announces cancer diagnoses Rising: April 2, 2024 Biden steps up efforts to court Haley voters GOP lawmakers slam Biden for hosting Iraqi prime minister amid Mideast conflict Dangerous spring storms threaten millions in US Mpox infections rise to almost double last year’s numbers Maryland faith, civil rights leaders to Cardin: Lift the Cuban embargo Biden administration announces requirement for 2-person crews on freight trains 12:30 Report — Why RFK Jr. is getting so much attention White House press briefing: Watch live  A coal-free New England is a victory for the entire country  Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender athlete ban Jeffries: Florida is now ‘ground zero’ in abortion fight Fish are spinning, thrashing themselves to death in Florida — and nobody knows why House Republicans want to rename Dulles after Trump Artists including Tegan and Sara, Carly Rae Jepsen oppose Canada’s anti-trans legislation First vessel uses alternate channel to avoid Baltimore bridge wreckage Jon Stewart says Apple wouldn’t let him interview FTC chair Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj among artists warning against AI use in music   Congressional staff are still not representative of the people they serve — so why did Congress close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion? How Biden’s, Harris’s and Obama’s brackets are faring heading into Final Four McConnell will serve out full term through 2026 Federal court finalizes ‘forever chemical’ settlement between 3M, water systems for billions North Korea test fires suspected intermediate-range missile Biden holds call with China’s Xi ahead of Japan, Philippines meetings The Russian Orthodox Church declares ‘holy war’ on Ukraine Raffensperger pokes Larry David over Georgia arc in ‘Curb’: ‘Gotten used to bigger stars’ Ship owner looking to limit liability in Baltimore bridge collapse Outdated inspections are eroding the Housing Choice Voucher program Hogan edges past Alsobrooks, Trone in Maryland Senate race: Poll Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis can sue charter flight company, judge rules Iran vows revenge for alleged Israeli strike on consulate in Syria Pair of Warner Bros. Discovery board members resign amid DOJ antitrust probe McConnell: Federal government will pay ‘lion’s share’ of Baltimore bridge repairs I have a disability and I found a job I love. Social Security is making me pay dearly. Trump knocks Cassidy as ‘disloyal lightweight’ Press: Top psychologist says Trump likely to fall off mental cliff Netanyahu takes responsibility for deadly strike on World Central Kitchen staff Pence group pressuring Schumer on TikTok sale bill Joe Lieberman had a vision for America — No Labels can honor him with its presidential ticket  Hillary Clinton to voters upset over Biden-Trump choice: ‘Get over yourself’ Biden calls Florida court ruling on abortion ‘outrageous’ Gallego posts $7.5 million haul in Arizona Senate race New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down Former FBI official: Gag order requests in Trump case a ‘distraction’ for prosecutors Oregon governor signs law recriminalizing drug possession Biden’s EPA can justify his new EV rules only by cooking the books Trump fires back after judge expands gag order: ‘This judge should be recused’ 9/11 makes the case for a Department of Treatment and Recovery Trump rips New York fraud case after posting $175M bond Democratic candidate calls Florida Supreme Court abortion decisions a ‘game changer’ in Senate race Koch Hispanic group endorses Moreno in Ohio Senate race Sam Bankman-Fried’s penalty has been handed down, but when will we finally crack down on crypto?   World Central Kitchen: 7 aid workers killed in Israeli strike Biden’s Justice Department looks for scapegoats in overdose deaths Taxpayers will win if Congress helps us right-size government office space Morning Report — Johnson’s Ukraine balancing act Senate faces tough choice on Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine vision Here’s where abortion measures are on the ballot in November Menendez independent bid would garner less than 10 percent support in NJ: Poll Trump, RNC tease campaign activity uptick but offer few details Andy Kim finds majority support in New Jersey Senate primary: Poll Santos’s independent bid echoes case of last expelled member of Congress Conservatives hope for major education changes if Trump wins Bottom Line: UPenn trustees adds lobbying firepower Free speech is vital to democracy, but what happens when free speech is weaponized?  The Memo: The real question over Trump’s VP choice — does it matter? Number of anti-Muslim complaints in 2023 hit record high: CAIR