The Hill Articles: February 20, 2024

Kemp predicts Trump trials will be ‘ruled on’ before election Kemp says he can’t rely on RNC ‘to get the vote out’ Kemp says he was interviewed in federal 2020 election interference case New York Democrat leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel White House: Johnson not serious about backing allies after he claimed Biden called for cease-fire Avlon files to run for Congress after leaving CNN DCCC raises $9.5 million in January Trump says NY civil fraud fine against him is ‘a form of Navalny’ Trump rolls out slew of endorsements for challengers to lawmakers that voted to oust Paxton DOJ filing says FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian officials Trump says he’ll debate Biden as many times as necessary: ‘We have an obligation’ Haley shrugs off South Carolina polling as she trails Trump by double digits Haley says Biden, Trump ‘not normal’ in response to dementia question Two adults charged for murder in connection to Kansas City parade shooting Congressional inaction raises costs and damages national defense WikiLeaks founder begins last effort to fight US extradition NY AG says she may seize Trump assets if he doesn’t pay $355 million fine Global study details potential COVID vaccine side effects 5 questions that reverberate from Trump’s civil fraud trial Eric Adams defends NYPD dance crew over viral video  Biden’s brother to be deposed on Wednesday in GOP impeachment inquiry Supreme Court to hear cross-state pollution challenge Wednesday Democrats blast ‘dangerous’ Capitol One deal Walmart is buying TV maker Vizio in play for ad business House joins AI frenzy Putin flexes as Ukraine battles US gridlock  Alito renews criticism of Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling in rejecting Missouri jury case Shark Tank’s O’Leary on $355M decision against Trump: ‘What fraud?’ FBI investigating letter with white powder sent to Johnson’s church in Louisiana Xi Jinping wants to make China patriarchal again, but women are fighting back Fubo sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. over joint sports streaming venture Evening Report — Haley fights on, extending Trump battle Ukrainian ambassador to US: All Russian banks must be sanctioned to stop ‘war crimes’ Putin denies plans to send nuclear weapon into space Democrats blast ‘dangerous’ Capital One-Discover merger Becoming a US citizen is about to get more expensive With Manchin out, No Labels faces dwindling options Beyoncé earns No. 1 on Billboard country radio chart Biden campaign blasts potential second Trump term as ‘straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale’ California and Sweden ink deal on climate collaboration Cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton launches Warren challenge White House aide shifts to Biden campaign as part of paid media team UN agency halting food deliveries to northern Gaza, citing increasing chaos Trump spokesman says Haley will ‘kiss ass when she quits’ CNN reporter: Biden camp focusing on ‘crazy s‑‑‑ that Trump says’  Dearborn mayor slams Biden on Israel-Gaza: ‘This betrayal feels uniquely un-American’ Trump marks death of Kid Rock’s father $100K goes the furthest in these US cities, study finds United flight forced to make emergency landing due to damaged wing Lawmakers press for investigation into forced labor in seafood supply chains Congress must pass measure extending vital Central Pacific agreements Meghan McCain rejects Kari Lake’s walkback of John McCain criticism: ‘No peace, b‑‑‑‑’ Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and ‘mentor’ sentenced for aggravated child abuse Biden administration announces $500 million for wildfire resilience Haley chokes up talking about deployed husband Noem deploying troops from South Dakota to border ‘warzone’ Biden tops Trump by 12 points in New York: Survey Beyoncé announces $500K in grants for salons and cosmetology school scholarships Man crossing street wearing VR headset prompts police warning From disinformation to deepfakes: The evolving fight to protect democracy Colorado bans use of gas-powered lawn equipment by state agencies starting 2025 Haley slams Biden: ‘He sounds like his mind is closing up shop’ Lake: ‘I don’t know who exactly stole the election’ Few in new poll say Biden policies helping middle class Haley vows to stay in race against Trump: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ Prince William says ‘too many have been killed’ in Israel-Hamas war ‘Green bubble’ texts are not the FCC’s problem to solve   12:30 Report — Supreme Court says ‘no’ to several cases; Haley stays in Chris Murphy dismisses Scott’s border claims: ‘Bulls‑‑‑’ Russian authorities announce arrest of Los Angeles woman accused of treason Haley makes campaign speech in South Carolina: Watch live Eric Hovde launches Wisconsin Senate bid, handing GOP a boost The Georgia case against Trump may be fatally compromised Senate conservatives pressure McConnell to push for full Mayorkas impeachment trial Rising: February 20, 2024 Pelosi suggests Putin has financial influence over Trump X says it will update spam filters after mistakenly suspending Navalny’s widow Carroll lawyer on recent Trump remarks: ‘We’re watching, we’re listening’ Why Apple is warning against an age-old remedy for wet iPhones Tim Scott: Haley ‘has to realize that this race is over’ Russian defector killed in Spain, Ukraine says White House: ‘Major’ sanctions package against Russia after Navalny’s death coming Friday Why is Biden letting in millions of border crossers illegally?   Bed bugs found at 4 Las Vegas Strip hotels in past 5 months FBI, other agencies disrupt ransomware syndicate behind attacks worldwide Haley says she won’t drop out, regardless of South Carolina primary result US vetoes UN Security Council resolution calling for Israel to implement cease-fire Why are US corporations still funding terrorist-infiltrated UNRWA? Trump will clinch majority of bound delegates in next four weeks, campaign asserts Video: College baseball player appears in game with prosthetic leg after boating accident House launching bipartisan AI task force Stewart defends critique of Biden’s age Trump said he’s running against Obama. Stop downplaying his memory lapses.  Assange’s wife says ‘the world is watching’ extradition appeal hearing American Airlines raising checked bag fees Scott trolls Harris over Mayorkas trial in Senate This Saturday, South Carolina can help force the parties to dump Trump and retire Biden  Jon Stewart slams Tucker Carlson’s trip to Russia: ‘You’re such a d‑‑‑’ Navalny’s wife’s X account temporarily suspended Supreme Court declines to undo sanctions on pro-Trump 2020 campaign lawyers Navalny’s mother demands immediate release of son’s body Supreme Court won’t hear racial discrimination challenge to TJ high school admissions Supreme Court turns away House GOP lawmakers’ appeal over mask rule violations  Texas’s secessionist compact with the devil aims to ‘nullify’ federal law 1 in 6 children malnourished in northern Gaza: UN Matthews: Isolationism isn’t a US option  US expected to veto UN Security Council resolution on Israel cease-fire Two years on, thousands of Ukrainian children still forcibly displaced by Russia Zelensky: Aid delays making life for Ukrainian troops ‘extremely difficult’ Press: Honor Navalny, pass the Ukraine aid bill  Mr. President, take responsibility: ‘Bidenomics’ led to ‘Biden-flation’ Manchin: Failed border bill factored into decision not to run for White House To save our democracy, corporations must put people over shareholder profits  Navalny’s death must galvanize global support for Russia’s democratic opposition Manchin says he isn’t endorsing Biden or ‘anybody’ right now: ‘We’re gonna see what all happens’ Biden isn’t mentally up to the job Back to 1940: Trump’s return to ‘Fortress America’ Morning Report — With Congress out, the White House grabs the mic  Navalny death underlines GOP divisions in Trump era  Trump’s NATO threats expose limits of Congress’s power   Schiff leads in California Senate primary: Poll Trump holds 23-point lead over Haley in South Carolina: Poll Democrat Bob Casey leads David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race: Poll No Labels faces dwindling options GOP recess becomes sharp weapon for White House Bottom Line: American Airlines lobbies up ahead of credit card swipe fee hearing Biden campaign raises $42 million in January Harris to tout $5.8B in water infrastructure funding in Pennsylvania