The Hill Articles: February 7, 2024

Congress needs to do more to avoid private funding in elections, lawmakers agree Gaetz on failed Mayorkas impeachment vote: ‘Never missed George Santos more’ Manchin on failed border bill: ‘Quit worrying’ about party politics and getting reelected Williamson ends 2024 primary challenge to Biden Axelrod slams effort to keep Trump off the ballot: ‘It worries me’ Biden to travel to Silicon Valley in February to rake in cash Mayorkas: DHS hasn’t received credible threats involving Swift at Super Bowl  Hillary Clinton reacts to announcement Carlson will interview Putin: He’s a ‘useful idiot’ John Bolton: Trump ‘chickening out’ on Supreme Court arguments NY AG, Trump lawyers ask fraud trial judge to disregard reported perjury inquiry as verdict looms Uber beats projections, posts first profit since it became public Defense & National Security — US targets senior Iranian-backed militia official in Iraq Biden: GOP threw Lankford ‘overboard’ on border deal Gingrich slams attempt at border deal, says it was ‘stupid’ to start by trying to work with Democrats Ukraine debate heads back to square one Garland notifies lawmakers of conclusion of special counsel’s Biden docs probe Missouri GOP secretary of state candidate burns LGBTQ books in online video Downgrade stirs concerns of regional bank failures Florida judges skeptical of abortion challenge Evening Report — Senate border push flames out Republicans point fingers after embarrassing defeats Child safety debate ramps up Anti-war group confronts Pelosi over support for Israel Biden tightens air pollution limits for deadly soot Surprise Democratic vote on Mayorkas overshadows GOP defectors Ohio Health Department backpedals on proposed adult gender-affirming care restrictions Fulton County DA’s office moves to quash Fani Willis, top prosecutor subpoenas ahead of hearing California’s record rainfall leads to mudslides, sewage spills A father’s plea: Please let Taylor Swift date in peace Taco Bell, KFC parent company blames poor sales on Middle East conflict Trump ally mulls primary against Republican who opposed Mayorkas impeachment Blinken said Hamas sent ‘non-starters’ on hostage deal, negotiations to continue Chris Cuomo blasts Tucker Carlson, says he’s ‘getting exactly what he wants: attention’ Does Biden really stand up for human rights? US targets senior Iranian-backed militia official in Iraq Why your favorite food may have a different name in other states Biden health officials press pharmacies on Paxlovid affordability Conservation groups to sue feds for denying protections to Rocky Mountain gray wolves Foxx sends final warning letter to Harvard in antisemitism probe, warns subpoenas are imminent Biden, Trump deadlocked in Wisconsin poll of registered voters Former Alabama gov, nonprofit partner to abolish medical debt in Black Belt region PETA targets Kansas company over carousels with animal designs Half of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders back more aid for Palestinians: Survey FBI arrests Tennessee man on weapons charge, alleging he wanted to kill migrants at border Informant in Menendez case recorded conversations, shared details with investigators: Filing Debt held by US public on track to hit record high in next decade: Estimate  Senate Republicans block bipartisan border security deal UAW says majority of workers at Tennessee VW plant signed union cards New warning sign for Dems over Black, Hispanic voters Biden campaign: Trump is ‘standing in the way’ of giving resources to Border Patrol Scarborough: Tucker Carlson doing ‘Putin’s bidding’ with upcoming interview Lessons from Latin America: How barring Trump from the ballot could backfire  Trump campaign seizes on Haley’s Nevada loss: ‘Brutal’ Time for Congress to recognize the new normal for small businesses DHS, Lyft partner on human trafficking prevention campaign Christie balks at backing Haley: Imagine if she ‘turned around and endorsed Donald Trump’ Netanyahu rejects Hamas demands to hostage deal Rising: February 7, 2024 Jeffries defends surprise appearance of Texas Democrat to tank impeachment vote AI can stop government from growing, and that’s a good thing Florida Supreme Court justices sharply question state on abortion ballot measure Pelosi on House impeachment attempt of Mayorkas: ‘Everything they do is about Donald Trump’ Speaker Johnson amid criticism: ‘Mess’ in House not ‘a reflection on the leader’ Foxx calls on Cardona to resign for not saying ‘from the river to the sea’ chant is antisemitic New York Community Bancorp downgrade stokes fears of regional bank failures 4 Russian warplanes tracked in international airspace off Alaska Bipartisan lawmakers urge Blinken to demand resignations of UN secretary general, UNRWA chief Foreign suppliers add pressure to US pharmaceutical supply shortages: Lawmakers McClintock defends vote against Mayorkas impeachment: Greene should ‘read the Constitution’ Speaker Johnson calls failed Mayorkas impeachment vote ‘a setback’ 12:30 Report — Republicans’ day of chaos Presidential immunity from prosecution is now a dead argument Karl Rove calls Michelle Obama 2024 theories ‘pure lunacy’ Top White House officials to travel to Michigan for outreach to Muslim and Arab Americans Is 5 mph over the speed limit enough for a ticket? Troopers explain George Conway hails appeals court’s rejection of Trump immunity in election subversion case Blinken gives remarks amid trip to Israel: Watch live After fumbling border security, the immigration crisis is on Republicans Russia targets Ukraine as top EU diplomat visits Kyiv NFL ‘Rooney Rule’ on minority coaching candidates is racist, conservative group alleges Gaetz ‘endorses’ McCarthy to be next RNC chair: He wouldn’t set ‘any agenda’ 74 percent of Republicans say it’s fine for Trump to be dictator for a day Brown University student group on day 6 of hunger strike, demanding school divest from pro-Israel businesses Don’t hit the panic button on Boeing   GOP’s Massie: McCarthy ouster ‘has officially turned into an unmitigated disaster’ Democratic-led states join forces to boost heat pump use South Dakota apologizes to transgender advocacy group, will pay $300K over canceled contract Democrats propose amendment conditioning aid to Israel over delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza Senate set to vote on border, foreign aid bill: Watch live Emphasizing Israel’s peace and security can bridge the two-state gap Top White House aide to lead AI Safety Institute For GOP on border, crisis sells better than compromise Biden’s misguided LNG pause follows Carter’s path to a one-term presidency Democrats are rushing to fix their failed sanctuary city and open border schemes Minneapolis Fed president anticipating two or three rate cuts in 2024 Firefighters conduct helicopter rescue after man jumps into LA River to save his dog 5 US Marines missing on military helicopter in California Mudslides threaten Southern California as storms move away Man charged with illegally flying drone over AFC championship game in Baltimore NTSB chair says Boeing has a ‘quality control problem’ Former Trump Defense chief joins CNN as analyst, commentator Democrats have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the border fight — will they take it?  Hamas proposes months-long Gaza cease-fire with Israeli withdrawal: Reports Lobbying World: SIFMA state government alum returns Maher says he won’t run Kanye West interview: ‘He’s a very charming antisemite’ The famine the world is ignoring Democrats’ advantages among Black, Hispanic adults hit new lows: Gallup To save local journalism, update the Public Broadcasting Act Trump lawyer: Carroll trial was like ‘epic’ episode of ‘Twilight Zone’ Presidential candidates don’t know when to fold Chip Roy knocks Trump over border claim: ‘That didn’t happen’ Austin to testify at Feb. 29 House hearing on secret hospitalization Trump hits Haley over Nevada loss, says ‘she’ll soon claim Victory!’ Biden tightens air pollution limits for deadly soot  Democrats are suddenly singing a different tune on the border House Republican warns of Pandora’s box in explaining vote against Mayorkas impeachment Senate to vote on Plan B: Ukraine funding without border security Title IX was a game-changer, but women are still fighting for an equal playing field  Putin’s influencers? Why is taxpayer-funded VOA spreading his propaganda? The Supreme Court will have a chance to stop at least one common abuse of qualified immunity General Motors recalls over 323,000 heavy-duty pickups due to tailgate problem Morning Report — Senate border deal dies; Mayorkas impeachment fails McConnell dealt blow by Trump on border bill The Memo: Former Trump White House lawyer predicts crushing defeat at Supreme Court Republicans line up for a chance in a second Trump White House Tech CEO hearing reignites debate around kids safety bill     Biden aims to stitch back together his 2020 coalition National push for ‘green amendments’ puts states at forefront of climate fight Biden urged to go on offense against third-party challengers Powell’s deficit warnings jostle lawmakers, economists Haley benefits from cash windfall ahead of South Carolina Immigration concerns pose threat to Democrats in race for Santos seat Half of trans people in US have considered moving out of state because of anti-LGBTQ laws: Survey