The Hill Articles: February 15, 2024

Cohen predicts Trump will be convicted ‘on all charges’ in hush money case Maricopa County (Ariz.) Supervisor announces he won’t seek reelection Rick Scott criticizes Met Gala for making TikTok CEO honorary chair Dingell gifts Pelosi goodie basket of candy after 49ers lose Super Bowl GOP lawmaker defends Turner from colleague’s criticism Greece legalizes same-sex marriage despite opposition from Orthodox Church Raskin calls on GOP to end Biden impeachment inquiry after indictment of FBI informant US seizes weapons shipment headed from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen Families of hostages demand Netanyahu immediately continue hostage negotiations Fani Willis, Trump collide in dramatic day: 5 takeaways Rosendale suspends Montana Senate bid Trump legal team says special counsel twisting ‘into logical knots’ in debate over delaying trial Utah Board of Education member censured after questioning student’s gender  Doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid: Report Questions abound on Russian space weapon Biden faces pressure on abortion from left 5 revelations from the explosive Fani Willis hearing in Georgia America should thank immigrants for the ‘soft landing’ Christie does not rule out voting for Biden, but he’s ‘not there yet’ FTC chair warns against scam tactics after viral column House votes to ax Biden pause on new gas terminals IRS ready to pounce on CTC expansion Trump fails to delay New York hush money trial Christie says Rubio, GOP ‘all bend the knee’ by defending Trump’s NATO threats Schumer boosts kids online safety bill Speaker Johnson says Russian threat known to Congress for ‘weeks’ Key Colorado River negotiator says talks must shift away from status quo amid ‘crisis’ FBI informant at heart of GOP’s Biden bribery allegations indicted over false statements Democrats scold Marjorie Taylor Greene for ‘vulgarity’ and ‘conspiracy’ in vaccine hearing Evening Report — Fani Willis takes the stand White House warns Russia closing in on taking Ukrainian town with US help on hold 6 takeaways as IRS chief takes heat from House panel Hardly any plastics can be truly recycled, and producers have known for decades: Report Country music station that refused to play Beyoncé’s new song changes course after pushback Correspondents’ Association calls White House letter criticizing coverage of Hur report ‘misdirected’ Why Rafah is a key flashpoint in the Gaza war  New York panel sends proposed congressional map to Statehouse for approval Special counsel Robert Hur to testify publicly on Biden investigation Career and technical education: A path to success for many  Tensions run high in House hearing on COVID vaccine safety, efficacy Virginia Department of Education sued over model transgender policies McConnell ‘will be involved’ in Montana Senate GOP primary Mattel lobbies up after ‘Barbie’ box office boon Jon Stewart is about to learn a hard truth about the state of media and culture Fani Willis takes the stand in Georgia disqualification case DOJ disrupts Russian hacking campaign that infiltrated homes, small businesses More overdose deaths now linked to smoking drugs instead of injections: Research Lawmakers clash over VA sexual misconduct report JPMorgan, State Street leave major investor climate group SEC approves Truth Social, Digital World merger Democratic rep says pro-Palestine demonstrators have ‘blood on their hands’ after protests interrupt hearing Answering the call to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity House approves bill to block Biden’s pause on new gas export projects White House monitoring Russian ‘anti-satellite’ capability, cautions no cause for alarm No active shooter at Malmstrom Air Force Base after lockdown Schiff Senate campaign releases climate plan Biden administration eyes student debt forgiveness for those experiencing ‘hardship’ Four steps toward meeting the challenge of chronic disease Bill could ban cold beer sales in Tennessee Voters in new poll more likely to raise concerns about Biden’s stamina than Trump’s Texas Republican says CNN anchor ‘wanted to lecture’ her in contentious interview Lyme disease cases up 70 percent due to reporting change: CDC Pfizer Super Bowl ad proves just how damaging Biden’s COVID response has been for America  More bad signs for Haley in South Carolina Watchdog report finds failures in US vetting of adults to take in unaccompanied migrant kids Manchin mentions Romney, Portman when asked about potential White House running mates Haley taking part in Fox town hall in South Carolina Super Bowl parade shooting apparently stemmed from dispute between several people: Police I stood up for ‘woman, life, freedom’ in Iran. Now I speak up for women in Israel Study: Combination of state, local and corporate programs most effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions Musk moves SpaceX incorporation to Texas amid frustration with Delaware court Top gun violence prevention group bashes Trump for ‘ignoring’ Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade shooting Rising: February 15, 2024 Watchdog blames Bureau of Prisons ‘deficiencies’ for 187 deaths by suicide Almost half of health-care workers witness racism toward patients: Survey  The next round of the ESG fight should start in Congress, not in court 12:30 Report — Judge sets historic Trump trial date COVID patients 4 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue: CDC research Obama: Biden ‘absolutely right’ that promise of NATO keeps American families safe Trump lawyer Alina Habba on New York fraud verdict: ‘I don’t have high hopes’ A wireless CEO says it’s time to ban phones in classrooms Biden to host Polish leaders in show of support for Ukraine, NATO White House holds press briefing after Kansas City shooting: Watch live READ: Judge’s ruling allowing Trump hush money case to move to trial GOP colleague accuses Turner of ‘reckless disregard,’ asks for formal inquiry White House hits Johnson for going on recess without passing Ukraine aid How red-light camera laws could help drive federal AI regulation  Fani Willis friend contradicts start of ‘romantic’ relationship with Nathan Wade Cybercriminals have Small Town, USA, in their crosshairs: How to fight back McConnell: Border crisis is top issue in 2024, Biden made ‘major mistake’ Putin says ‘more predictable’ Biden a better choice for US than Trump Dog missing for 4 years found 500 miles away Moderate NY Republican ‘not concerned’ about keeping seat after Suozzi victory FBI asking public for tips, videos of Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting When it comes to abortion rights, you should be scared  Russia is watching America’s fight over Ukraine and NATO  How an ancient virus made our brains complex Trump’s New York hush money case to proceed to trial, judge says Former ambassador testifies on Afghanistan withdrawal: Watch live IRS commissioner testifies before House Ways and Means Committee: Watch live RNC officially recognizes Pete Hoekstra as new Michigan GOP chair  Chiefs player Justin Reid calls for ‘real solutions’ to gun violence after Super Bowl parade shooting Schumer, LGBTQ+ advocates back updated kids online safety bill Kristen Stewart fires back at old Trump posts encouraging Robert Pattinson to ‘dump’ her Hogan leads or ties major Democrats in Maryland Senate race: Poll The idea of total Ukrainian victory is delusional Photos: Massive endangered whale washes up on Oregon shore Pistons player arrested after pregame altercation with Suns center Hezbollah vows to retaliate after deadly Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon Biden renews call for gun legislation after deadly shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade Trump calls it ‘an insult’ for Biden to go to East Palestine one year after derailment Justice meets victory ahead of Paris 2024   NATO chief warns of danger in dividing US, Europe Elector’s Day, not Election Day, could be key to saving the vote Trump up by 36 points in new South Carolina poll Why Israel has entered southern Gaza hospital to fight Hamas The gender gap is growing — and it bodes badly for American politics and culture  Fani Willis defiant on the stand during fiery Georgia hearing: Recap Trump tops Biden by 2 points in Michigan: Survey CFPB’s proposed rule would cripple government fraud prevention efforts Gender transitions aren’t always right. Medicine must officially recognize detransition. Report ranks cities with the worst drivers. Is yours on it? Capitol Hill’s darkest hour Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn ‘Gabby’s gone’: Brian Laundrie’s parents reveal what happened after Petito’s death Kansas City Chiefs players react to shooting at end of Super Bowl parade Morning Report — The Hill interviews McConnell: ‘Let the House vote on Ukraine’  Democrats get jolt of political momentum from Suozzi win Lawmakers scramble for Plan B on Ukraine McConnell on standing up to Trump, GOP critics on Russia Trump’s NY hush money case faces critical moment: What to expect Texas governor seizes national spotlight amid border tensions Biden holds back action on Israel despite dire Gaza warnings Lawmakers, advocates champion MDMA as a ‘game-changer’ in PTSD treatment Biden’s abortion rhetoric riles progressives for not going far enough