The Hill Articles: February 2, 2024

Bolton pushes US to strike Iran directly to ‘send a message’ Trump fundraising off Biden allegedly calling him a ‘sick f—’ Haley needles Trump over mixed-up ballot deadline: ‘Looks like he’s confused again’ Johnson criticizes ‘excessive signaling’ as US begins strikes in Iraq, Syria What does Punxsutawney Phil do the rest of the year? Target pulls Civil Rights activity kit containing errors about Black leaders Trump hits Biden on border in campaign vid: ‘You did this Joe’ Pennsylvania man seen as Jan. 6 instigator convicted on multiple counts Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Dean Phillips must be allowed on state’s primary ballot Feds deny protections for wolves in Rockies Former RNC chair urges lawmakers in both parties to ‘take the win’ on tentative border deal EPA proposes to enable states to require ‘forever chemical’ cleanup, giving substances ‘hazardous’ label Price questions linger for over-the-counter birth control pills US begins retaliatory strikes for Jordan attack Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to take up Gov. Evers’s lawsuit against GOP lawmakers Trump co-defendant contradicts Fani Willis-prosecutor relationship timeline Florida advocates launch effort to put Medicaid expansion on 2026 ballot Florida Democrats urge DHS to rule against state law barring gender changes on licenses Trump’s AI fears Texas ACLU finds most schools in state still have discriminatory dress codes Yemen’s top diplomat blasts US, EU for ignoring Houthi warnings Evening Report — Congress braces for border deal text Mayorkas says GOP attacks on Biden encouraging migration Supreme Court won’t block West Point from considering race in admissions January jobs report stuns US begins retaliatory strikes for Jordan attack Hundreds of goats work to restore green space in Albuquerque It’s time for health care policy to prioritize oral health equity Rocky Mountain gray wolves won’t get endangered species protections Florida ban on Chinese land ownership blocked by appeals court Connecticut governor unveils plan to nix medical debt for eligible residents Judge suspends Trump’s March election interference trial while awaiting immunity ruling Cotton’s questioning of TikTok CEO was ‘racist’: Asian American caucus IRS has again failed Main Street with handling of pandemic-era program Man suspected of beheading father tried to ‘mobilize National Guard’ Pro-Haley account shares Mace’s past praise of her as ‘great leader’ after criticism Do women still have a right to stabilizing abortion care under federal law? Trump rails against Fani Willis after she admits relationship with prosecutor Porter accuses Schiff of ‘brazenly cynical’ ad ‘boosting’ Republican Garvey Louisiana voters sue over state’s new majority-Black congressional district Nancy Mace calls Haley ‘China’s favorite governor’ at Trump rally Country music’s Lainey Wilson pushes for AI protections: ‘Gut punch’ to have ‘voice ripped from you’ Biden attends solemn ceremony for troops killed in Jordan drone strike Americans lose billions as expert says median fraud losses double A conservative case for normalization with Cuba Israel’s military threatens to advance into last Gaza ‘safe zone’ Japanese Embassy says Taylor Swift should ‘comfortably’ make Super Bowl via Tokyo flight Roads flood, snow piles up as first of two atmospheric rivers pummels California Willis acknowledges ‘personal relationship’ with top Trump Georgia prosecutor Hochul calls for deportation of NYPD officers’ attackers Why American Workers Are So Unhappy – And What You Can Do About It Joe Rogan strikes $250M deal with Spotify, including distribution on YouTube US to require cryptocurrency mines to report energy use data Trump to speak at CPAC this month SNAP changes would stop delays in application process John Bolton: Biden ‘pretty well nailed’ Trump personality as ‘sick f‑‑‑’ US unveils sanctions targeting Iran drone, cyber programs in wake of deadly proxy strike 12:30 Report — Inside Trump’s fundraising and legal fees Ohio attorney general says settlement of East Palestine lawsuit not imminent Destroying Hamas is a prerequisite for Middle East peace Boebert on Speaker Johnson: ‘We need leadership’ Rising: February 2, 2024 Journalism’s biggest problem isn’t what you think 5 takeaways from a stunning January jobs report House Oversight Democrats call for investigation into Tuberville’s military holds Speaker Johnson says Biden not ‘allowed’ by staff to take action on border Why bootleggers and Baptists are resisting change on the southern border Tesla recalling almost all its EVs in US for software fix Democratic lawmaker blasts Republicans for bending knee to ‘Orange Jesus’ Carroll lawyer says Trump stormed out of deposition because his team agreed to feed her lunch Is Trump trying to lose? Jordan subpoenas Willis on federal grant spending Top UN court says it has jurisdiction in Ukraine genocide case Trump Jr. headlining DC fundraiser with top GOP lawmakers If Republicans abandon Ukraine, don’t expect Europe’s support on China Half in new poll say Israel has gone too far in Gaza war Trump: Stock market thriving because ‘they think I’m going to be elected’ Labor Department’s new independent contractor rule is a mess. We need a clear national standard instead. Economic views tick up, but still look bleak Trump says he ‘never spoke’ to ‘hopeless’ UAW Trump blasts Powell as ‘political’ as Fed weighs rate cuts Trump: AI ‘maybe the most dangerous thing out there’ US lawmakers urging Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO application immediately Haley holds 13-point lead over Biden in new head-to-head poll UAW president can’t see ‘any way in hell’ Trump gets a union endorsement Podesta will build on John Kerry’s trailblazing climate work Majority in new poll say Biden, most members of Congress don’t deserve new term: Gallup US adds 353K jobs in January, soaring past expectations America cannot leave the Middle East, however much it wants to Trump holds narrow lead over Biden in new poll Weak point: Feds must stop outsourcing research security to universities Is the government finally abandoning its ‘flat Earth’ marijuana policies? Why Americans don’t want electric vehicles Michigan school shooter’s mom was worried he might do ‘something dumb,’ friend says Former Sen. Barbara Boxer endorses Adam Schiff in Senate race ‘Several’ dead after small plane crashes into Florida mobile home park, officials say Morning Report — US plan to retaliate against Iran takes shape For first OTC birth control pill, price a major question mark House-passed tax bill heads into Senate GOP buzzsaw Trump risks backlash as MAGA world zeroes in on Taylor Swift Haley seeks game-changing win in South Carolina despite uphill climb Gaza war gives new urgency to US push for Israel-Saudi ties