The Hill Articles: April 30, 2024

Trump claims ‘paid agitators’ part of Columbia pro-Palestinian protests Police in riot gear enter Columbia University to break up pro-Palestinian protests White House considers admitting some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees Biden campaign hits Trump for saying he would close pandemic preparedness office GOP senator calls for deporting certain foreign student protesters Democrat wins special election for Rep. Brian Higgins’s seat in New York Michelle Obama surprises high school students in DC on College Signing Day Tuesday marks deadline to qualify for student loan forgiveness program Barnard president loses vote of no confidence as criticism mounts over protest response Attorneys general sue Biden administration over revisions to Title IX Singer FKA Twigs says she developed her own deepfake during Senate hearing Americans’ economic confidence slips Trump campaign calls commission’s refusal to move up debates ‘unacceptable’ White House moving to reschedule marijuana Gonzales unveils $786k ad buy as conservatives line up behind primary opponent Gaza pier could be dangerous for US troops Democrats release report on big oil probe Evening Report — Trump hush money trial resumes in NYC Fight over Johnson’s fate heats to a boil as Democrats vow unprecedented rescue Biden campaign rips Trump’s Time interview: ‘We cannot go back’ Trump’s trial resumes: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s proceedings in New York What rescheduling marijuana would look like Newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement A permanent ceasefire in Gaza can spark a peaceful revolution Brown agrees to Israel divestment vote as House GOP digs in on antisemitism in a busy day for student protests Home prices reach record highs again in February LA County tries to stop Catalina Island plans to shoot down invasive deer via helicopters Trump rails against hush money gag order while witnesses pile on Michael Cohen Vaping tied to increased lead, uranium exposure risk: Research Task force now recommends breast cancer screenings start at age 40 G7 countries say they’ll phase out coal by 2035 — with caveats Rising: April 30, 2024 Yellen: Treasury exploring ways to expand free tax filing program Schumer condemns ‘lawlessness’ at Columbia University protests Brown University agrees to hold Israel divestment vote after pressure from student protesters Speaker Johnson calls on Biden to visit Columbia amid pro-Palestine protests Economic confidence slips for first time since last fall: Gallup California’s population grows for the first time since 2020 Foxx calls on heads of Yale, UCLA, Michigan as part of House-wide antisemitism probe Supreme Court refuses to block Texas age-verification law for pornographic content  Judiciary Republicans zero in on top prosecutor in Trump hush money case When do college protests become criminal? Experts weigh in amid Columbia building takeover Black girls in Florida do not feel safe in schools: Study Trump removes social media posts that violated gag order Marijuana could be rescheduled: Would that make it legal nationwide? Democratic college group voices solidarity for campus protesters, criticizes White House New York House special election: What you need to know Time to stop talking and start acting on fraud and improper payments  Columbia threatens to expel students occupying campus building ‘Inexcusable’: Senators grill Education secretary over botched FAFSA roll out Manchin vows to introduce resolution to overturn Biden permitting rule Defense secretary: ‘Possible’ US troops setting up pier off Gaza get shot at Biden administration plans to ease marijuana restrictions Kristi Noem kills puppy, unites America  Agriculture Department testing beef for bird flu virus José Andrés on World Central Kitchen’s Gaza return: ‘We need to see Israeli forces step up’ House passes bill to study effects of abandoned oil wells in bipartisan vote The vexed history of former presidents trying to regain the White House Speaker Johnson speaks on rising antisemitism on college campuses: Watch live Fox takes down docuseries on Hunter Biden after legal threat Judge tosses Medicare drug negotiation challenges from Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson Newspapers allege copyright infringement in suit against OpenAI, Microsoft Obama says Trump ‘not considered a serious guy’ in New York Democratic Senate incumbents leading in 2 swing states: Polling So you’re getting audited by the IRS. What should you do next? Biden directs spy agencies to share more intelligence with private sector over China, Russia threats The 4 ways Russia’s war could end Meta faces EU probe over spread of political disinformation  NewsNation signs pair of senior executives to new contracts Walmart closing health care clinics, ending virtual services Unionization vote at Tennessee VW plant certified China’s real military budget has quietly become almost as big as ours Trump unsure if Gershkovich will win release from Russia before election Democratic primary in Washington heats up with high-profile endorsements Amnesty International calls for Biden to ‘immediately suspend’ weapons transfers to Israel Only aggressive US diplomacy can avert an Israeli-Hezbollah War Greene vows to move ahead on Johnson ouster vote after Democrats promise to save him Trump wonders if Columbia protesters will get ‘same kind of treatment’ as Jan. 6 rioters Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch Immigration again tops list of most important problems in US: Gallup White House: Takeover of Columbia University building ‘absolutely the wrong approach’ Why the cease-fire protest movement is good for democracy — and potentially for Democrats in November  Strange blob-like sea creatures washing ashore across Southern California coast Senate, House Dems: Oil companies pivoted from climate denial to ‘deception, disinformation, and doublespeak’ Netanyahu vows Rafah invasion ‘with or without a deal’ Four rules to make artificial intelligence work for humans Trump says he doesn’t think there will be violence in November but ‘it depends’ Free Comic Book Day coming to the Capitol EPA bans most uses of cancer-causing chemical used as paint stripper Judge fines Trump for violating gag order: What happens if he does it again? Hush money judge allows Trump to attend son’s graduation Democratic leaders say they’ll shield Speaker Johnson from Greene motion to vacate Read: Trump hush money gag order ruling TikTok’s free speech argument faces an uphill battle against national security Almost 200 progressive organizations voice solidarity with student protesters Family of teen shot after ringing doorbell at wrong house sues homeowner Columbia student’s lawyer ‘There are straight-out calls for the genocide of Jews’ Education secretary Miguel Cardona testifies before Senate: Watch live China continues to ‘fight while negotiating’ — when will the US catch on?  House considers rule on legislation addressing unrest on college campuses: Watch live Trump: Netanyahu ‘rightfully has been criticized’ over October Hamas attacks Former NSA worker sentenced to 20+ years in prison for selling secrets to undercover agent Hush money judge rules Trump violated gag order, warns of jail time Hunter Biden lawyers threaten Fox News with lawsuit over photos Wallace suggests she might not be on the air if Trump wins What will the parties do as more and more voters go independent? ‘Frustrated’ ex-Trump aide says she won’t vote for former president Trump: It’s up to states to monitor pregnancies, prosecute abortions Record Digital Engagement for The Hill We tax polluters. 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Matthews: Confessions of a former NPR commentator: The network has changed  4 officers killed, 4 others wounded in shootout at Charlotte, NC, home With fresh US funding, Ukraine must not repeat 2023’s mistakes Stefanik files ethics complaint against Jack Smith Protesters take over Columbia University building Everything you need to know about the TikTok ban — and why it might not even matter.  Humanity is one convincing deepfake away from a global catastrophe Plaintiffs’ lawyers flagrant abuse of public nuisance law is breaking our court system Morning Report — Cease-fire talks pick up between Israel, Hamas McConnell’s exit isn’t going to be a quiet one Casey leads GOP rival in Pennsylvania Senate race: Poll Trump leads Biden in major battleground states: Polls Biden makes play for Florida — Trump’s new home state ‘She’s DOA’: Noem’s dog tale sinks chances of becoming Trump’s VP Gallego, Lake neck and neck in Arizona Senate race: Poll Trump’s hush money trial mixes bawdy and boring Nebraska district to play pivotal role in Biden-Trump rematch Bottom Line: Press freedom nonprofit signs former congresswoman to push PRESS Act Pentagon’s top watchdog has quiet but vital role in Ukraine How to fix the country’s $34 trillion debt problem — and why it’s so hard Demand for critical minerals drives massive changes in global economy White House finalizes permitting reform rule included in debt ceiling deal