The Hill Articles: February 29, 2024

Capitol rioter who smoked marijuana in a senator’s office sentenced to prison 5 takeaways from the Hunter Biden transcript Trump says Texas governor is on shortlist for VP Trump on abortion limits: ‘I’m hearing about 15 weeks. I haven’t decided yet’ Gavin Newsom says Panera not exempt from California minimum wage law Trump says local police will be key to mass deportations if he’s reelected Senator demands telecom cybersecurity standards overhaul to curb abuses These senators voted against the stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown Kari Lake says if Trump is reelected, wars in Ukraine, Gaza will ‘wrap up quickly’ FBI raids home of Eric Adams aide Grassley touts role in FBI acting on ex-FBI informant Smirnov  Senate passes spending bill, punting shutdown threat to next week Former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba says he’ll plead guilty to charges Tester pushes Biden on border security in new letter  What to know about Super Tuesday EPA drops existing gas from power plant rule Alabama moves to protect IVF providers  Congress gets closer to averting shutdown Maryland State House placed on lockdown after security threat Congress must stop interstate commerce chaos Trump demands judge delay classified documents trial Biden administration investigating risks of Chinese-made ‘smart cars’ Additional news organizations suing OpenAI for copyright infringement 5 takeaways from dueling Trump, Biden southern border trips Accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira plans to plead guilty When is the State of the Union address? Cease-fire calls in Congress grow after killings at Gaza humanitarian aid convoy Gaza officials: Israeli forces opened fire into Palestinian crowd DeSantis signs legislation to authorize the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents Evening Report — Government shutdown averted after House OKs temporary deal Trump to remain on Illinois ballot until appeals court rules Speaker Johnson to Biden: Mexico ‘will do what we say’ EPA narrowing climate rule for power plants, saying it will take on more robust action later New York AG investigating AT&T nationwide outages Global freedom recedes for 18th year: Watchdog Jeffries declines to take position on saving Speaker from conservative coup Trump says there are ‘a lot of good choices’ to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader Building Consensus Around Environmental Policy Putin urges Russians to stop drinking, keep making babies Biden names 3 nominees to independent energy regulator CDC: Flu shots 42 percent effective this season, ‘consistent with past years’ Macron doubles down on Ukraine remarks after blowback Biden gives remarks during second visit to southern border: Watch live Trump, Biden in dueling Texas border visits: Live coverage Liz Cheney urges Supreme Court to act quickly on Trump immunity Has the Supreme Court gone ga-ga or MAGA? Mike Braun says McConnell should ‘bite his tongue’ and endorse Trump Panera agrees to pay customers $2 million over hidden fees. Do you qualify? European news companies sue Google over ad tech dominance 20/20 vision for wildlife habitat conservation  RFK Jr. qualifies for Hawaii ballot ‘Are you kidding me?’: Republicans hammer Austin on secret hospital stay Rep. Mark Green reverses on retirement, will run for reelection Cohen: Trump’s ‘super ego’ has been deflated by $454 million legal fees NYPD misconduct settlements have cost the city half a billion dollars in 6 years California snowpack improves as new blizzard barrels in Britt to deliver GOP response to Biden State of the Union address Jim Jordan defends Kushner after Hunter Biden raises Saudi deals Ex-CBC chair Beatty: ‘I did not know’ Johnson before Speakership  Trump, Biden make split-screen southern border trips  GOP senators introduce bill reversing LNG export pause Trump urges Mark Green to run for reelection as he weighs future CDC warns of looming tetanus shot shortages this summer IRS implements new enforcement measures in bid to crack down on tax cheats Trump gives remarks during visit to southern border: Watch live US blacklists computer networking company for censorship abroad Pending home sales drop by 4.9 percent in January Biden administration ‘greenlighting the massacre of Palestinians,’ Omar says Advocacy group sues Texas AG following order to turn over documents on trans youth House votes to extend FAA reauthorization  Meta, LG partnering to ‘expedite’ extended reality ventures E. Jean Carroll expresses ‘very serious concerns’ Trump won’t pay $83M judgment House passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown Biden is trying to fix Trump’s broken immigration system Alabama legislature passes protections for IVF providers Hundreds of LGBTQ, civil rights groups call for removal of top Oklahoma education official following Nex Benedict’s death Pfizer RSV vaccine protects for more than 2 seasons in older adults: Research Why lack of diversity in our foreign policy workforce is a problem for diplomacy Democrat grills Austin on lack of consequences for Israel over Gaza death toll Democratic leader shoots down discharge petition on Ukraine-border bill Are you getting a bonus paycheck in March? How to know Bipartisan Senate group praises Guatemala for sticking with Taiwan Building Consensus Around Environmental Policy: Watch live Speaker Johnson: ‘House is actively considering options’ on foreign aid Republicans 3 times more likely than Democrats to hold Christian nationalist views: Survey Utah study reveals the ‘best’ place for UFO sightings 12:30 Report — Biden, Trump clash with dueling border visits NATO support steady in new Gallup poll The Department of Homeland Security is making the homeland less secure Thune in ‘conversations’ to serve as next Senate GOP leader Map: How much of the $607M Mega Millions jackpot would a winner lose to taxes? Trump appeals Illinois ballot ban Hungary’s Orbán to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago next week US Chamber, trade groups urge DC to crack down on crime Rising: February 29, 2024 Amash launches GOP Senate bid in Michigan  Elite high schools are the new model for diversity without affirmative action  Judge slaps down Texas bill that criminalizes undocumented immigration Peak bloom coming early for DC’s cherry blossoms Biden administration proposing regulations making air travel easier for people using wheelchairs Biden: Gaza cease-fire ‘probably not by Monday’ Powerful storm approaching California could dump 10 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada Can Biden overcome his low approval ratings, à la Obama and Bill Clinton? Not likely  Head of Freedom Caucus bashes funding deal, vows shutdown fight Biden administration investigating Chinese-made ‘smart cars’ for national security risks Raging wildfire now largest in Texas history with deteriorating conditions expected Cornyn launches bid to succeed McConnell as GOP leader Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers board, will donate stock to African American history museum Senate action on taxes is vital for a hotel industry still reeling from COVID 100-plus killed as Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinians waiting for aid: Gaza officials Biden administration will ask court to allow extension of controversial surveillance program Moving forward from Alabama’s mindblowing setback to women’s health  Trump asks court to toss sanctions in failed Clinton suit Republican Mazi Pilip says it was ‘mistake’ not to seek Trump endorsement in NY House race White House demands Fox News retract coverage of bribery allegations against Hunter Biden, president A 5-alarm fire: Stopping the youth vaping epidemic PHOTOS: Texas wildfire grows to one of largest in state history Cornyn trolls Paxton after Senate leadership speculation remarks House panel grills Austin on delayed hospitalization notification: Watch live RFK Jr. backs Rand Paul as next Senate Republican leader Qatar: A little country with a big diplomatic presence   Will Mitch McConnell finally reject Trumpism and choose America? Crenshaw: GOP delay on border action ‘unethical’ Americans fractured along party lines on Ukraine military funding: Survey Trump says Biden ‘must take a Cognitive Test’ Romney on voting for Trump over Biden: ‘No, no, no, absolutely not’ Schiff holds lead in California Senate primary: Poll ‘lol hey guys!’ Biden’s TikTok debut underscores his contradictory China policy Trump’s Jan. 6 trial falls into doubt as Supreme Court takes up immunity claims Inflation, incomes rose in January as Fed weighs rate cuts Putin threatens West with nuclear weapons if troops come to Ukraine It’s absurd the West still recognizes Putin as a legitimate leader Trump knocks Biden for remarks about forgetting Melania’s name For 25 years, the WTO has protected the ‘free flow of information’ online — this year, that could change  Haley-Phillips 2024: A unity ticket to bridge our political divide and return power to the people  Gaza death toll passes 30,000 in grim milestone Trump leading Biden in 7 swing states: Survey Pass Violet’s Law to cut government waste and animal cruelty  Putin’s big bluff is beating the West Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse so unique? Morning Report — McConnell eyes exit; shutdown fallback emerges  DNC to put up billboard in Eagle Pass for Trump’s border trip ‘Three Johns’ lead race to succeed McConnell  McConnell exit surprises GOP: ‘It’s Trump’s party now’ Biden critics look to replicate Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ vote in other states Ex-divorce lawyer’s testimony complicates Willis, Wade controversy Lobbying World: Crapo alums reunite as Quickel joins Hollier & Associates Biden seeks to shift border from vulnerability to line of attack on Trump Biden faces tough choices after Michigan backlash Biden administration to boost affordable housing programs, supply of manufactured homes