The Hill Articles: February 26, 2024

Kinzinger says Johnson ‘doesn’t have the political acumen’ to cut deal with Dems on Ukraine aid Zelensky: Losing to Putin is ‘the same’ as death Zelensky: Speaker Johnson said he’d do ‘everything’ to support Ukraine Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside of Biden interview Biden told aides ‘good sex’ makes for a long marriage: Book Mulvaney: No one itching for shutdown Zelensky: Trump doesn’t understand ‘that Putin will never stop’ Endocrine Society reexamining clinical guidelines for gender-affirming care: Report Austin’s staff cleared in internal probe of secret hospitalizations McConnell: We’re not going to let government shut down New York state Legislature rejects proposed House maps  House conservative demands stall efforts to avert shutdown GOP senators propose ban on central bank digital currencies Ex-CIA Russia chief: Putin proving doubters wrong on Ukraine Battle ramps up over grocery giants’ proposed merger Why tech companies are laying off thousands More than half of Americans don’t know drinking increases risk of colon, rectal cancer Biden: Gaza cease-fire could start before next week The digital crossroads: US leadership at stake in the global trade arena Jack Smith invokes Hur report in Trump classified documents case Trump’s potential 2025 anti-abortion agenda Employees love remote work. But for young workers, it poses risks Supreme Court grapples with Texas, Florida social media laws Hawley vows to attach radiation exposure extension to all bills  Haley says she hasn’t thought about independent run 76 percent of voters want special counsel report on Biden released: Poll Clarence Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist texts Voters see border as Biden’s biggest failure: Poll Evening Report — GOP holdouts inch toward Trump US college students need to go away: Why study abroad is essential to our future Nex Benedict’s death shines spotlight on Oklahoma schools New York medical school announces free tuition for all students after huge donation Trump holds 6-point lead over Biden despite legal woes: Poll Trump seeks to block Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen from testifying at NY hush money trial Congress appears likely to exclude PBMs, other health priorities from spending package Video: Dead, pregnant great white shark found washed up on Florida beach RNC member: ‘Totally misleading’ to spend campaign funds on Trump legal fees Ken Buck unveils resolution calling on Cabinet to remove Biden under 25th Amendment Internal Pentagon review finds no ‘ill intent’ during Austin’s hospitalization Andy Kim sues over ballot design ahead of New Jersey Senate primary Hawley vows to attach Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to anything moving on Senate floor Trump campaign blasts ‘restrictive’ gag order request in New York hush money case WATCH: Glowing sand spotted at San Diego beach Why Ukrainians are still so optimistic Drug dramatically reduces kids’ life-threatening reactions to food allergen traces Rep. Mark Green reconsidering decision to retire Sweden’s NATO bid clears final obstacle with Hungarian Parliament approval China needs huge expansion of solar, wind power to reach climate goals: California-led study Pregnant women can’t get divorced in Missouri. Here’s why If age forces Joe Biden to stand down, who will step up?  Charles Koch group boosts GOP Senate candidates in Pennsylvania, Nevada Former FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed: Judge Prosecutors seek gag order on Trump in New York hush money trial On ‘SNL,’ Shane Gillis flipped the script on the cultural scolds Texas governor responds to LGBTQ human rights criticisms: ‘The UN can go pound sand’ Rising: February 26, 2024 NATO needs more than money to solve its Russia problem White House announces Easter Egg Roll date, ticket lottery Gavin Newsom faces new recall effort from conservative activists ‘Late Night’s’ Seth Meyers to interview Biden Procedural dodgeball pits House majority against itself  Gallego proposes migrant emergency responder grant FTC, state AGs sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger Lunar lander Odysseus sends back first pics from its moon landing 12:30 Report — Biden’s rare border visit; Shutdown threat looms House Republicans’ excuses on Ukraine are empty — we must fund our allies now  Trump ‘more unhinged’ in his rhetoric, ex-staffer-turned critic says McConnell team in talks with Trump camp about possible endorsement Majority of Americans, for first time, support building border wall Rep. Perry says House GOP should cancel Biden’s SOTU address How and why legislators are suddenly trying to crack down on peaceful protest Supreme Court won’t hear case of woman ticketed for honking horn The medical gaslighting of long COVID patients could be nearing its end Democrats urge Biden administration to block Capital One, Discover merger Republicans would crush the IRS by forcing its workers back into the office War, instability weighing down global economy: WTO chief Netanyahu says Israel ‘will do our best’ to evacuate civilians ahead of Rafah operation  Trump, Biden to make dueling trips to southern border Newsom blames Fox News ‘anger machine’ for talk he’ll replace Biden Trump appeals $454M New York fraud ruling President Biden, don’t allow DC’s crime problem to become Democrats’ problem in 2024  Trump has kept up his old, creepy affections for Putin UN chief: World is becoming ‘less safe by the day’ The MAGA enemies list is growing, and so are the odds that you’re on it Human Rights Watch: Israel blocking aid to Palestinians, violating UN court order Trump says he ‘wouldn’t protect’ Prince Harry if he’s reelected Air Force member who set himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy has died: Police Hunter Biden links sobriety to Trump, future of democracy Zelensky: JD Vance must understand ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Ukraine Navalny aide says prisoner exchange talks were in late stage before death in prison I help people build their families. Now the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision won’t let me.   Trump’s colossal legal fees are draining his campaign at the worst time Trump: Charles Koch, group ‘got played for suckers’ with Haley support For Big Oil, deadly childhood asthma is the cost of doing business  Biden tops Trump by 4 points in new survey of young voters McDaniel to step down as RNC chair March 8 as Trump marches toward nomination Too white for school: WaPo’s silly attack on Nikki Haley Morning Report — GOP faces risks with shutdown and IVF messaging Lawmakers race to avoid looming shutdown as blame game begins Trump holds narrow lead over Biden in Michigan: Poll Texas, Florida social media laws to come under microscope at Supreme Court Advocates decry what is lost as the teaching of Black history faces growing restraints Ex-Trump officials plot out sweeping abortion restrictions for return to office Why tech companies are laying off thousands of workers White House accuses Republicans of ‘attempting to erase their own records’ on IVF