The Hill Articles: February 14, 2024

Missouri congressman on Chiefs parade shooting: ‘It’s a sad day for Kansas City’ Florida Democrat says Kansas City shooting ‘horrific,’ but especially so on sixth anniversary of Parkland Trump says he purposely conflated Pelosi with Haley: ‘It’s very hard to be sarcastic’ Lawmakers lament Kansas City shooting on sixth anniversary of Parkland Democrat challenging Pennsylvania progressive launches ad focusing on crime California regulator OKs $1.9B plan to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure Mulvaney ‘absolutely stunned’ by Turner national security warning NYC suing social media companies for effects on youth mental health Epstein victims accuse FBI of enabling sex trafficking in new lawsuit House Judiciary requests information from Biden ghostwriter Biden jokes he is giving up the press for Lent Senator warns of location tracking at reproductive clinics Mayorkas impeachment headed toward Senate graveyard How immigration cuts could hit economy Democrats challenge Comer over ‘witness intimidation’ claims AI robocall ban puts pressure on Congress, FEC Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s bid to delay Jan. 6 trial Trump rallies voters on Valentine’s Day in South Carolina: Watch live House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green to retire Top prosecutors in Trump Georgia case under the microscope at high-stakes hearing Biden to grant 18-month deportation protections to Palestinians impacted by Gaza war Washington reacts to cryptic national security threat US ‘very concerned’ about China’s hold on mineral supply chain: Granholm  Conservatives tank vote to advance SALT bill, dealing blow to NY moderates Former DNC chair: Fani Willis ‘showed bad judgment’ as prosecutor Wisconsin voters conscripted into war over clean energy Evening Report — What does Suozzi’s win mean for November? Clyburn to step out of Democratic leadership White House rebuffs Johnson request for meeting with Biden: ‘What is there to negotiate?’ Kellyanne Conway: Mazi Pilip became ‘political roadkill’ in New York race Americans want action on guns, but Republicans don’t have a plan  Florida Democrats introduce bill to track suspicious gun sales on anniversary of Parkland shooting Speaker Johnson nixes plans to take up warrantless surveillance bill this week Delta CEO sends letter to Congress on financial support for employees 1 dead, multiple injuries in shooting after Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade Congressional leaders reintroduce bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Proposed TikTok ban dies in Virginia’s Democratic-controlled House Budget chief faces heat as Congress feuds over spending  Hogan says being on the same ballot as Trump in Maryland would be ‘big challenge’ McCarthy says Mace needs help ‘to straighten out her life’ Parents of gun violence victims use AI to recreate their voices in calls to Congress Democrats press Biden administration to expand efforts to help Americans, families leave Gaza What Democrats’ win in New York could mean for 2024 FBI director huddles with officials in Israel on current, future threats House bill would connect Texas’s ERCOT with national grid FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite To apply pressure on Iran, the US must sever the ‘Shia Crescent’ in Syria  Cameron urges US to pass Ukraine aid, warns against repeating ‘weakness displayed against Hitler’ Speaker Johnson on national security threat: ‘There is no need for public alarm’ Democrats’ NY-3 special election win shows Biden’s path to victory White House labels Suozzi win ‘devastating repudiation’ of congressional Republicans Democrats cautious, but buoyed by decisive New York win Democrats unveil new hip hop task force to tackle racial inequity Starlink approved for service in Israel, Gaza Waymo recalls software after self-driving taxis crash in December Tim Scott to join Trump for South Carolina rally Farm Bill tensions ramp up over conservation, fire and food aid WIC is essential for millions of moms and babies. Congress needs to keep it funded. Chicago will not renew ShotSpotter contract, Mayor Johnson says Drop in border encounters, though likely temporary, signals new pattern Sanders-founded progressive group joins push for Biden protest vote in Michigan The mirage of the two-state solution  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to launch new podcast Raskin labels GOP ‘isolationist MAGA cult’ that wants to side with tyrants Valentine’s Day: How much is a dozen roses in your state? X may be violating US sanctions by accepting payments from Hezbollah-linked accounts: Report House Intel chair calls on Biden to declassify details on ‘serious national security threat’ Almost 1 in 5 believe Taylor Swift part of effort to help Biden win reelection: Survey Israel says hostage talks over until Hamas drops ‘delusional demands’ Kushner says he hasn’t seen US report on Saudi leader’s role in killing Khashoggi Four states that are leading the charge for conservative education   12:30 Report — House GOP’s majority shrinks Yang says Biden highlighting ‘shrinkflation’ because administration ‘is underwater with independents’ Nitazenes more powerful than fentanyl? What you need to know The Bidens, Obamas and Clintons share Valentine’s Day messages Senate border negotiator calls on Democrats to go on ‘offense’ after Suozzi win Trump Jr. floats Matthew Whitaker as possible primary challenger to Ernst Speaker Johnson: New York special election result ‘in no way a bellwether’ for fall The stakes in Ukraine are too high for the House GOP’s partisan nonsense Rising: February 14, 2024 US ‘very concerned’ about China’s hold on mineral supply chain, Granholm says Investors bought record share of low-priced housing in fourth quarter: Report Kentucky Senate approves limit on DEI at public universities Austin makes urgent pitch for Ukraine aid in remarks after latest hospital release White House holds press briefing: Watch live Expect the market to take Ukraine’s year of transition in stride GOP pollster Frank Luntz: NY results ‘final wakeup call’ for House Republicans US adversaries using AI for offensive cyber operations: Microsoft TikTok says it’ll ramp up fight against fake news, covert influence operations ahead of EU elections Broken heart syndrome is real. Here’s how it can affect you Kemp sending more Georgia National Guard troops to Texas Chris Matthews urges Biden aides to ‘encourage the guy’ more Celebrating a quarter-century of anti-bribery law  House Democrat says Trump setting stage for World War III W. Virginia woman gets cards from all 50 states for her 103rd birthday Van Jones rips ‘loser’ Trump over GOP loss in race for Santos seat Corporate greed increasingly seen as ‘major cause’ of inflation: Poll The health disclosures Biden needs immediately for American reassurance NewsNation signs Geraldo Rivera as correspondent-at-large Haley campaign highlights Trump’s ‘love for … brutal dictators’ on Valentine’s Day NATO chief touts record defense spending, pushes back on Trump’s remarks Jon Stewart return drives highest ‘Daily Show’ ratings in almost six years Trump called ‘sick’ and ‘clueless’ over veteran remarks in pro-Haley super PAC ad House Democrats give remarks after party conference: Watch live Democrats ignore the problem of Biden’s age at their peril  Trump sends Valentine’s Day message to Melania centered on his criminal cases House Republican leaders hold news conference after Mayorkas impeachment: Watch live Jill Biden sends America a Valentine with White House lawn display Biden critics list immigration as top reason for opposition: Gallup Egyptian comic known as ‘Jon Stewart of the Middle East’ says he won’t be ‘blackmailed’ into voting for Biden, hails ‘Daily Show’ host’s return School choice really is the civil rights issue of our time Biden’s open border is a boon for human traffickers; we must stop them Haley campaign calls Trump ‘huge weight’ on GOP candidates after Republican’s loss in NY Ocasio-Cortez says Trump win would result in ‘grave impacts’ on democracy Mellman: Will convictions hurt Trump?   Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘a new low’ for House GOP Russia’s ‘spy hunters’ are modeling James Bond to sabotage Ukraine and NATO Lara Trump says she’d spend ‘every single penny’ of RNC funds to elect father-in-law If Biden has nothing to hide, then he should probably stop hiding Suozzi victory speech interrupted by protesters: ‘Cease-fire now!’ Mulvaney: If Democrats seek a replacement for Biden, here’s who will help guide them Democrats should be thanking Robert Hur for providing a Biden escape hatch Protect workers by preventing union neutrality agreements Dictionary.com is adding 327 new entries: Here are 7 you should know Can a total solar eclipse affect the weather? 1 killed, several injured after vehicle crashes into emergency room in Texas Morning Report — Dems win special election; Mayorkas impeached   Democrats eye long-shot discharge petition for Ukraine aid Senate GOP annoyed by new Speaker’s Ukraine move Blockbuster hearings set up Thursday split screen for Trump criminal cases  HBCUs become safe haven for students uncertain of higher ed path after affirmative action ruling Immigration cuts could dent US economy at crucial time, experts say White House faces tough call on releasing special counsel transcript Gaps in AI robocall ban boost pressure on Congress, election officials Biden turns to TikTok as concerns over young voters mount Lobbying World: DHS assistant secretary jumps to Squire Patton Boggs White House says Johnson is in a ‘dizzying border security tailspin’ The Memo: Trump vs. Haley battle enters nastier phase David Cameron: Pass Ukraine funding for the sake of global security 5 takeaways from Democrats’ special election victory in New York