The Hill Articles: January 14, 2024

US military shoots down missile fired from Houthi-controlled area of Yemen Immigration is a top-tier issue for Iowa caucus-goers Voters split on whether democracy, economy is bigger concern in 2024 House Freedom Caucus on government funding bill: ‘This is what surrender looks like’ Congressional leaders unveil 2-step plan to fend off shutdown  Republican presidential candidates bank on enthusiasm ahead of Iowa caucuses  Trump on Iowa’s subzero temps: ‘Even if you vote and then pass away, it’s worth it’ Nicaragua releases 2 detained bishops, 15 priests after negotiations with Vatican Fani Willis breaks silence on misconduct accusations  Nearly 110 million under wind chill warnings, advisories as ‘Arctic blast’ grips US Texas denies state prevented Border Protection from rescuing drowned migrants Rubio throws support behind Trump in 2024 in snub to DeSantis Supreme Court set for pivotal cases that could claw back federal administrative power Schumer indicates government funding bill will go to Senate floor Tuesday Bipartisan senators to host families of American, Israeli hostages at Capitol Biden marks 100 days of captivity for hostages in Gaza The state of the 2024 election on the day before Iowa Trump labels Iowa governor as ‘least popular’ in nation Biden campaign staffs up, hires Ocasio-Cortez spokesperson President Biden’s domestic technology seizure plan These are the top 10 unhealthiest states in America, according to study LA Times endorses Adam Schiff in competitive California Senate race Burgum endorses Trump for president Margaret Brennan spars with Sununu over his support of Trump Iowa principal who risked life to protect students during school shooting dies Biden’s approval rating drops to new low: Poll How we can stop shortchanging taxpayers and ensure agencies use resources wisely DeSantis looks to fellow veterans for much-needed Iowa boost DeSantis, Haley express confidence ahead of Iowa caucuses despite falling behind Trump Brazile on Trump topping Iowa caucuses: ‘It’s his to win’ A regional war in the Middle East is already here Poll shows 72 percent of Republicans would be satisfied with Trump as nominee Manchin rejects calls to fire Austin: ‘If a mistake was made, we can fix that’ Raskin says Trump tried to convert presidency into ‘moneymaking enterprise’ Menthol ban backlash? Biden torn between politics, public health We’re overhauling our cars in the name of energy efficiency — why not our roads?  Why you might feel sicker longer with this season’s viruses Manchin: ‘I love my country too much to vote for Donald Trump’ Haley says she is not interested in being vice president Senate Republican criticizes Trump’s use of ‘hostages’ for Jan. 6 defendants: ‘There is no comparison’ Gaza War revives ‘ugly American’ stereotype in the Arab world Hogan endorses Nikki Haley for GOP nomination Sanders on Biden reelection: ‘President has got to change course’ Trump lawyer insists he can testify at E. Jean Carroll trial Manchin promises not to be 2024 election ‘spoiler’ Sanders says Gaza ‘is worse than’ what happened in Dresden during WWII Almost half of Haley supporters say they would vote for Biden over Trump: Iowa poll Astrobiotic’s glitch is a mere bump in the road for commercial moon landings DeSantis dismisses poor polling numbers in Iowa Unchecked AI rollout threatens privacy rights Which candidates will be helped and hurt by the bitter weather for the Iowa caucuses? Billionaire mega-donor Bill Ackman to donate $1M to Biden challenger Dean Phillips Lawyer for E. Jean Carroll suggests Trump misrepresented need to adjourn trial Is it too late to end America’s ‘democratic recession’? Rand Paul says Fauci should ‘go to prison’ over COVID-19 ‘dishonesty’ Congress made a mess out of FAFSA — now it needs to fix it  Oct. 7 was the opening attack in Iran’s ‘ring of fire’ war against Israel Hunter Biden’s trip to Congress shows split between his team, White House Education set to be a prime focus of state lawmakers this year