The Hill Articles: February 12, 2024

Jon Stewart skewers Biden, Trump in ‘Daily Show’ return: ‘What the f‑‑‑ are we doing here?’ Crowd sets Waymo self-driving car on fire in San Francisco Record 123 million watched Super Bowl LVIII on CBS Trans women should be arrested over bathroom use: NC Gov candidate Mark Robinson Senate pushes Ukraine funding forward despite conservative delay tactics Dutch court orders government to stop exporting F-35 parts to Israel GOP’s McClintock says his vote won’t change against Mayorkas impeachment Federal judge tosses PhRMA lawsuit challenging Medicare drug negotiations Michigan state rep booted from committee for sharing ‘great replacement’ post Cobb says Cannon has ‘no intention’ of letting Trump documents case go to trial before election Trump endorses NC’s Whatley for RNC chair, Lara Trump for co-chair Speaker Johnson fires warning shot as Senate prepares to vote on Ukraine aid 1 dead, 5 injured in New York subway shooting, police say Ex-Trump White House attorney: Immunity case could be over this week Oil spill leads to ‘national emergency’ in Trinidad and Tobago Cori Bush trailing Democratic primary challenger by 22 points: Poll A bipartisan fiscal commission could help lawmakers address our looming debt issues Biden campaign bashed for TikTok account Premature births on the rise Dershowitz says Hur report ‘a disaster,’ ‘unfair to both sides’ House unveils new warrantless surveillance bill Trump takes 11-point lead over Biden on economy: Poll Joint chiefs chair on Trump’s NATO threats: US ‘credibility is at stake’ Want to really help children and families? Tax corporations. At White House, Jordan’s king calls for ‘lasting cease-fire now’ in Gaza Republicans vie for top House Energy Committee spot  RFK Jr. super PAC under fire House GOP seeks transcripts, recordings of Biden interviews with Hur Biden campaign faces bipartisan pushback over decision to join TikTok Oil industry group files legal challenge against Biden administration’s Gulf leasing plan Former aide to disgraced Illinois House Speaker sentenced to prison US brokering Israel-Hamas hostage deal to include 6-week pause in fighting, Biden says Haley slams Trump comments about her husband Elon Musk ordered to testify in SEC probe of Twitter purchase JD Vance reads Dr. Seuss book on Senate floor for son’s birthday Mayors ask DHS to extend migrant work permits Evening Report — Redo week for Congress Cocoa prices reach record high ahead of Valentine’s Day Trump urges Supreme Court to delay Jan. 6 case amid immunity appeal Climate protesters arrested outside Biden’s campaign HQ in Delaware Teammates put peanuts in allergic student’s locker. School district says it wasn’t bullying DoorDash, Uber, Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strike Georgia’s Black churches unite for voter engagement campaign Gun rights group appeals Illinois assault weapon ban to Supreme Court Trump’s NATO threats split GOP Georgia judge says Willis’s relationship ‘could result’ in disqualification from Trump case  Empty office buildings: Here’s how it could affect you House Education Committee launches antisemitism investigation into Columbia University Fact-finding the Constitution envisions and the public deserves  US seizes Boeing 747 previously owned by Iranian airline Austin expected to resume duties Tuesday after bladder issue: Pentagon Customer tips $10K at Michigan restaurant, explains generous gesture before leaving Recognize Somaliland as an independent nation Biden, King Abdullah II of Jordan deliver remarks: Watch live Veteran NPR host Bob Edwards dead at 76 The US must do more to end the use of child soldiers — here’s how  Suozzi on Biden: ‘The bottom line is he’s old’ Trump’s Georgia judge weighs if Willis, prosecutor must testify over romantic relationship: Watch live Super Bowl ad sparks fresh scrutiny over RFK Jr. Rand Paul, Gaetz endorse Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race Democratic senators accuse ‘green’ gas companies of overcharging consumers in ‘brazen conflict of interest’ Pakistan’s election sends the country into a deeper crisis Special counsel overstepped mandate with ‘gratuitous’ Biden slams, say ex-DOJ Dems Senate Republican argues Ukraine funding could lead to Trump impeachment What the US needs to do to win the fusion race Biden has called Netanyahu an a‑‑hole 3 separate times: Report More babies are being born prematurely in the US. Doctors aren’t sure why.  Former FirstEnergy executives indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery scheme Democrat criticizes Super Bowl crowd for not standing during Black national anthem The ruling against Musk’s $55 billion compensation sets a bad precedent Jon Stewart on ‘Daily Show’ return: ‘I’m hoping to have a catharsis’ Biden: Election workers at risk means ‘something’s wrong’ 12:30 Report — Ukraine funding cuts into Senate recess Republicans vie for top House Energy and Commerce Committee spot ‘Lightbulb…on a dimmer’ New York Times editorials question Biden’s ability to serve Putin’s ramblings offer lessons on managing his successor and China Haley: ‘Rogue golf ball’ is closest Trump has come to combat White House press briefing: Watch live Can elite universities be reformed without replacing their professors? What’s for dinner? Bill to change roadkill laws passes Virginia House Haley resurfaces Trump remarks mocking veterans in new ad Rising: February 12, 2024 Biden’s Super Bowl snub proves: The White House media strategy is off the rails  Progressive viewpoint bias taints Columbia’s fight against antisemitism Northern lights could reach parts of US amid geomagnetic storm watches: What to know Reagan’s daughter says he wouldn’t want to be in GOP today The Pentagon’s surprisingly forward-thinking shift toward remote work Almost half of migratory species in decline worldwide: UN Nor’easter expected to bring heavy snow, flooding to Northeast Biden speaks to National Association of Counties Legislative Conference: Watch live President Biden deserves a well-earned victory lap on judges Harris says she’s ready to serve amid questions about Biden’s age White House’s Kirby to get expanded role ‘Anti-CPAC’ summit planned with prominent GOP Trump critics What South Carolina’s execution dilemma says about America’s death penalty  Afghan population increasingly vulnerable to malnutrition, illness: Human Rights Watch Vote Republican: Vote for Joe Biden Pentagon chief in critical care unit, transfers power to deputy 2 hostages rescued in Gaza raid that killed dozens of Palestinians NATO leader says Trump put US troops, allies at risk with remarks Voters are increasingly wary of America’s two unelectable candidates RFK Jr. apologizes after super PAC’s Super Bowl commercial Biden needs the youth vote — and he can’t get it without real action on climate change  Biden trolls MAGA Republicans with Super Bowl tweet You should question much of what you read about the war in Gaza Two arrested after running on Super Bowl field in Las Vegas: police Morning Report — Ukraine aid advances amid NATO debate  House GOP eyes a redo on Mayorkas impeachment Lawmakers face sticking points as looming shutdown deadline nears Mace braces for personal, potent primary amid GOP backlash The days of optional SAT scores may be coming to an end Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds