The Hill Articles: January 16, 2024

DeSantis echoes Haley, saying US ‘is not a racist country’ Cruz endorses Trump for president Ramaswamy calls for DeSantis, Haley to drop out and endorse Trump DeSantis: Opponents wouldn’t spend this much against me ‘unless they saw me as a threat’ DeSantis says Haley can’t win ‘core Republicans’ and ‘conservatives’ Ingraham to DeSantis: ‘It’s time to step aside and endorse Trump’ Senate advances bill to prevent shutdown this week past first hurdle Chevron CEO says Red Sea risk to oil ‘very real’  Democratic rebels send Biden stern message on Gaza  Democrats ask Wisconsin’s high court to consider new congressional map  San Francisco Airport to name international terminal in honor of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein Colorado Club Q shooter charged with 50 federal hate crimes  Google updates Chrome incognito tab message following lawsuit Stefanik calls on Haley, DeSantis to drop out and back Trump  Here’s what’s in the bipartisan tax deal Inside the bipartisan tax deal Scarborough says Iowa victory ‘bad news’ for Trump Supreme Court to hear case that could limit environmental rules Biden hails court decision to block Spirit, JetBlue merger Supreme Court declines Apple, Epic case MSNBC host grills Sununu over promise to support Trump if he wins nomination The latest rise in COVID cases More than 275 bills targeting LGBTQ rights flood state legislatures Navy seizes Iranian weapons parts in covert operation Special counsel argues Hunter Biden’s actions, book led to gun charges, not politics Trump hints at ‘important’ role for Burgum in potential next administration Grassley hospitalized to treat infection ABC News cancels New Hampshire debate Putin falsely claims past US elections ‘falsified’ through mail-in voting Evening Report — Trump retains grip on GOP primary WSJ tells DeSantis to drop out to make way for Haley vs. Trump Media outlets defend early race call for Trump in Iowa    Biden weighs reimposing Trump-era terrorist designation for Houthis EV drivers struggle to keep batteries charged amid winter freeze Former UK spy chief says Trump reelection is national security threat Austin aide asked for ambulance to be ‘a little subtle’ in 911 call Child tax credit: Bill could bring boost for parents in 2024 Top GOP senator endorsing Moreno in Ohio race Fox News tops cable news ratings for Iowa caucuses Trump says ‘Jimmy Carter is happy now,’ thanks to Biden Republicans pause Hunter Biden contempt push amid new talks for testimony 4 ways Iowa underlined Trump’s near-inevitability as GOP nominee  Taiwan’s ruling party needs to double down on democracy Republicans turn focus to New Hampshire Biden congratulates Elton John on his EGOT Virginia warns of potential measles exposure at DC airports US destroys Houthi missiles in latest Yemen strike Haley says she hasn’t ‘looked at’ Trump’s sexual abuse case Google to lay off ‘several hundred’ employees in latest cuts It’s not time to hit China with financial sanctions — yet Federal judge blocks $3.8B merger of Spirit, JetBlue Biden to host congressional leaders for talks on national security spending In battles over offensive speech, the ‘cure’ is usually worse than the disease Almost 2,000 flights canceled as airports deal with snow, ice DeSantis faces tough questions about his path forward Judge denies Navarro ask for new contempt of Congress trial Destination Dominican Republic: A US-DR Open Skies Agreement to strengthen cultural ties and economies  Supreme Court rejects review of Apple-Epic Games case   Becerra to launch reproductive health care series ahead of Roe anniversary Trump/Burgum 2024? House cancels votes due to inclement weather amid race to avert shutdown Biden adviser says US aid for Ukraine to get done in ‘coming weeks’ Haley says US has ‘never been a racist country’ Axelrod says Trump a ‘formidable’ candidate, Biden and campaign ‘need to get into gear’ Democrat Pritzker says Iowa showed ‘weakness of Donald Trump’ 12:30 Report — Trump, Haley turn sights on New Hampshire White House press briefing: Listen live Rabid hate speech against Jews isn’t a matter of interpretation  Rising: January 16, 2024 Antarctica is warmer than part of the US right now: When could that change? New York high court denies Trump appeal of fraud case gag order Study finds these states spend the most on groceries in America  Women’s health no better than at pandemic height: Survey Schiff unveils Jan. 6-themed ad in Senate race: ‘Now we face an even greater danger’ LNG execs claim they’re investing in America — in reality, they’re taking far more than they give Trump blasts Carroll as he attends trial in New York Ex-RNC chief Michael Steele predicts Trump wins in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada Fed is within ‘striking distance’ of inflation goal, top official says Sanders to force vote on potentially freezing military aid to Israel   Haley defends statement that Iowa voters made it a 2-person race Musk warns he won’t invest in Tesla AI efforts without more power US says Taiwan ally’s move to China ‘disappointing’ Democracy will be put to test during November election in US, EU leader says Almost 7 in 10 support ban on race in college admissions, with views differing by race: Poll Runaway bureaucracy could make common uses of AI worse, even mail delivery Grassroots radicalism is clouding Gaza’s future Zelensky tries to rally support for Ukraine in Davos Hutchinson drops out of 2024 GOP primary Snow snarls DC-area flights FAA investigating ground collision at Chicago airport Dry January not working out? Try switching to ‘damp January’ Dua Lipa presses for Gaza cease-fire: ‘There are just not enough world leaders that are taking a stand’ Russia and North Korea are now kissing cousins Menendez, wife seek separate trials Haley says she will only join debates with Trump or Biden moving forward Navy SEALs found Iranian missile parts bound for Houthis House, Senate tax chiefs announce deal on business deductions, low-income credits Harris on Trump: ‘We’ve beat him before, and we’ll beat him again’ It’s time for Biden to take a stand for freedom on the world stage  US condemns Iran missile strikes in northern Iraq, Syria Trump tops Biden by 8 points in Georgia poll Supreme Court won’t review school transgender bathroom policies Clarence Thomas cannot be allowed to decide if Trump is above the law Almost two-thirds of Iowa caucusgoers say Biden 2020 win was not legitimate: Entrance polls Matthews: Don’t impose new fears on old vaccines   Haley says she is ‘last, best hope’ to stop ‘Trump-Biden nightmare’ Under Biden, are illegal immigrants safe from deportation once they get past the border?  Emhoff to address antisemitism, gender equity in Davos 7 in 10 Iowans who caucused for Trump say they knew they’d support him all along: Survey China interfered heavily in Taiwan’s election and failed — but next time it could succeed Engage Central Asia and keep it from falling back into Russia’s orbit Trump’s next trial: E. Jean Carroll seeks $10M in defamation case Trump poised to win 98 out of 99 Iowa counties Press: Replace bad decision in Atlanta with a good one   Here’s why Trump won so big in Iowa  Congress races to avert shutdown amid conservative anger Is the third Monday of January the saddest day of the year? Expert explains Morning Report — Trump wins in Iowa; DeSantis finishes No. 2 Winners and losers of the Iowa caucuses 5 numbers that explain the Iowa caucus results 5 takeaways from the Iowa GOP caucuses Trump wins Iowa; DeSantis edges out Haley for second: Recap DeSantis touts caucus results: ‘We got our ticket punched out of Iowa’