The Hill Articles: January 11, 2024

Progressive Democrat has ‘serious concerns’ about Biden’s ‘heavy-handed’ border policies Security guard tackles protester at DeSantis event in Iowa House Republican wanted Hunter Biden to testify when Democrats offered: ‘I would have raised my hand’  Women with depression during, after pregnancy face elevated suicide risk, separate studies show Democratic lawmaker quotes ‘Real Housewives’ during Trump critique Jeffries says Pentagon leader shouldn’t resign after scandal DeSantis offering tickets to the New Hampshire GOP debate What to know about Yemeni rebel group, the Houthis FCC presses carmakers, wireless companies on connected car systems over reports of misuse by domestic abusers Trump Georgia co-defendant wins 3-month delay in case US, UK launch retaliatory strikes against Houthis in Yemen National Weather Service issues warning of ‘bitter cold’ across US Conservative calls for Johnson to rip up deal frustrate other Republicans Record number of firearms seized by TSA in 2023 Tax dollars tossed into the sky CVS to close some pharmacies in Target stores 2023 saw fastest renewable energy growth in two decades Lawmakers announce creation of bipartisan group on AI Business & Economy — Conservatives huddle on ‘alternate’ funding plan Evening Report — Trump speaks at tense NY fraud trial Al Gore to retire from Apple board of directors South Africa takes Israel to court for genocide Abbott: ‘We’re not shooting people’ who cross the border because feds ‘would charge us with murder’ AI is not your lawyer WHO: December COVID deaths near 10K In the age of AI, we need a system of career navigation for all Alabama can enforce ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth Haley faces hurdles in toppling Trump even after Christie exits race Hertz to sell off one-third of its EVs, replace with gas cars Student loan servicer to pay Massachusetts nearly $2 million in settlement Michigan redistricting panel asks court for permission to use unconstitutional maps Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in federal tax case House Financial Services Committee forms AI working group Trump’s New York fraud trial wraps with business empire at stake: Recap GOP rep says Mayorkas prioritizing Mexico over US Pentagon watchdog says $1B in military aid for Ukraine improperly tracked House votes down Biden ‘Buy America’ waiver for EV chargers Jamie Raskin tangles with Byron Donalds on Trump hotels, emoluments clause Sen. Rand Paul teases ‘something very important to say’ on 2024 race AI models frequently ‘hallucinate’ on legal queries, study finds British PM briefing Cabinet on possible UK-US strikes against Houthis: Reports Formerly expelled Tennessee House lawmaker says he’s been stripped of committee assignment Texas fences off public park in Eagle Pass without notifying local authorities Hunter Biden calls the GOP’s bluff Trump town hall on Fox News nearly doubles audience of CNN’s GOP debate   Ohio woman who miscarried at home won’t be charged Students sue Harvard over ‘rampant’ antisemitism on campus Lake, Gallego neck and neck in hypothetical Arizona Senate match-up: Poll Trump says he plans to attend E. Jean Carroll defamation trial Senate Republicans call for hearing into Defense secretary’s hospitalization Senate GOP caught off guard by talks of alternative spending deal: ‘Good luck’ Israel genocide hearing day 1: Key takeaways No ‘clear relationship’ between drugs like Ozempic and suicidal thoughts in preliminary FDA review A judge shouldn’t abandon the spirit of antitrust law for JetBlue Conservatives allow bills to advance day after floor revolt Ex-cardinal unfit to stand trial for sexual assault in Wisconsin Jeffries warns that Johnson reneging on spending deal would tank the economy Hogan steps down from No Labels board amid 2024 speculation Haley 7 points ahead of DeSantis in Iowa: Survey The right tools, employees and data can help the law get ahead of AI Federal judge rules book ban lawsuit against Florida school can move forward Rising: January 11, 2024 Forecasters reveal when they think El Niño will end GOP rivals heat up Iowa Your paycheck may be slightly larger this year, even without a raise: Here’s why Tax credit nation — Politicians are casting new spending as ‘tax cuts,’ hiding their true cost Fox’s Doocy: House GOP in ‘disarray,’ Johnson ‘hanging’ by a thread Ramaswamy backs Trump before Supreme Court in 14th Amendment case Google lays off hundreds of workers House conservatives huddle with Speaker Johnson on alternate spending deal Maryland elections official quits after being hit with Jan. 6 charges China knocks US for ‘brazen chattering’ ahead of Taiwan election Newsom outlines plan to crack down on retail, property crimes in California Hunter Biden is destroying his father’s reelection hopes  House Education chair unveils bill aimed at lowering cost of college FAA will investigate whether Boeing failed to ensure planes were safe for flights The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Haley gets early-state boost with Christie exit For the Biden administration’s 2024 regulations, timing is crucial MLK weekend air travel surge expected on Thursday, Buttigieg says Santos asks for second chance: ‘Don’t count me out’ Trump loses ground, Haley sees 10-point boost in New Hampshire poll Jelly Roll urges Congress to pass anti-fentanyl legislation Pentagon inspector general to review handling of Austin’s hospitalization The Haley-DeSantis ‘debate’ changed nothing — let’s just cancel the rest  UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding Houthis cease Red Sea attacks Lawmakers unveil bipartisan legislation to fight campus discrimination Lieberman interested in Christie joining No Labels ticket Maersk chief warns Red Sea disruptions may have ‘significant’ consequences on global growth Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing Why the December inflation report could push back Fed rate cuts Lack of reliable transportation could have negative health impacts: CDC Alabama Dems urge Nick Saban to challenge Tuberville for Senate United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Florida after door indicator light turns on With a boost from Congress, telehealth can help stop overdose deaths Blizzard conditions expected in Midwest with threat of tornadoes in South Renewable energy grows at fastest rate in decades: IEA Biden administration announces $623M for EV chargers, alternative fueling stations DeSantis accuses Trump of ‘massive gaslighting’ during Fox News town hall Harris announces $285M to boost mental health counselors in schools Schumer announces step toward spending stopgap: ‘Crystal clear’ CR is needed If Trump is disqualified, prepare for mass ballot-purges, US House picking next president Iran seizes tanker involved in dispute with US in Gulf of Oman HBCUs get largest unrestricted gift in 80 years Trump campaign hits Haley on Social Security in new ad NewsNation to expand weekend programming with hire of Hena Doba Genocide or not, Israel has lost the moral high ground Sununu says he’ll support Republican nominee, even if Trump is convicted Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years The disappearing act of the secretary of Defense, and why it matters  Report: 99 percent of US residents have a Mexican restaurant in their county Senate race in Michigan a statistical dead heat: Survey  COVID fatalities last month neared 10,000: WHO Top DC Latino internship group names former Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen new chair Jill Biden: ‘What they are doing to Hunter is cruel’ Jill Biden: My husband’s age ‘is an asset’ The woman who believes in Jewish lasers is behind the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas Boebert cleared of domestic violence allegations Police respond to bomb threat at home of judge overseeing Trump fraud case Plastics pollution led to $250 billion in disease over one year To curb military sexual assault, Biden needs help from Clarence Thomas UN court hears Israel genocide allegation Consumer prices rose 3.4 percent in 2023 as inflation plunged Eric Adams’s constitutionally dubious busing lawsuit is a political sideshow Bipartisan lawmakers unveil legislation to close gap in UAP reporting The free world should celebrate 2024 as a landmark year for democracy After 20 years, it’s time for America to leave Iraq  Putin is weaponizing Ukrainian civilians Shakira’s accused stalker arrested in Florida, tells judge ‘she’s my wife’ One dead, 3 injured in avalanche at California ski resort Morning Report — DeSantis, Haley clash in Iowa; Trump chats on Fox Democratic super PAC drops ad targeting GOP on ObamaCare ahead of New York special election McConnell steps up personal effort to win Ukraine, border deal  A timeline of Austin’s hospital fiasco: From cancer diagnosis to now Johnson risks same fate as McCarthy with spending deal Lankford steps into spotlight amid attempt to crack border code Tax deal could get new life under top-line spending agreement Trump eyes evangelical vote as key to Iowa Trump risks backlash with wish for economic crash in ‘next 12 months’  Trump expected to be back in front row for NY fraud trial closing arguments 5 memorable moments from the DeSantis-Haley debate Winners and losers of the final GOP debate before Iowa Haley plugs her DeSantis ‘lies’ website 16 times during debate DeSantis on Haley’s debate performance: ‘She lost her cool’ 5 takeaways from the DeSantis-Haley debate in Iowa DeSantis criticizes Haley for ‘virtue signaling’ over George Floyd murder