The Hill Articles: January 18, 2024

House committee requests Austin’s testimony on recent hospitalization Haley defends US has ‘never been’ racist remark: ‘Intent was to do the right thing’ Comer hails Hunter Biden subpoena news as ‘huge victory’ for House Oversight Committee Bipartisan House duo writes highway authorities expressing concern over traffic safety sign rule LA Times Guild to hold walkout protesting layoffs, unfair labor practices Boebert blasts spending deal as ‘Pelosi-Esque’ Rep. Turner says it was ‘very important’ Biden took action against Houthis ‘to diminish their overall capability’  Congress sends Biden bill to fund health agencies Barkley laughs at Haley’s remarks on racism: ‘That was just stupid’ US battle with Houthi rebels shows no signs of stopping Johnson feels heat from Trump, conservatives to reject Senate border deal GOP House hardens on immigration, Ukraine funding Grassley released from hospital, expects to return to Senate Democrat knocks ‘Groundhog Day funding measures’ after CR vote  New bill would allow lawmakers to vote by proxy after giving birth   Biden gets bill to delay shutdown Biggs bill tells providers to display ultrasound images to those seeking an abortion Number of threats to lawmakers climbed in 2023: Capitol Police Congressional watchdog to probe idled ‘zombie’ coal mines Trump warns of ‘chaos and bedlam’ if states are allowed to drop him from ballots Lawmakers take up NIL deals amid college sports ‘wild west’ Gensler under fire after X hack Hunter Biden to sit for House deposition on Feb. 28 Freedom is on the ballot in 2024 Congress votes to avert shutdown, sending short-term funding bill to Biden’s desk 5 takeaways from the DOJ’s scathing Uvalde report Evening Report — Congress races to avert partial shutdown Lawmakers spar over prospects for SEC’s climate disclosure rule With Trump’s victory in Iowa, we’re inching toward autocracy Trump leads Biden with independent voters by 11 points: Poll O’Rourke: Uvalde report ‘doesn’t go far enough,’ urges DOJ to recommend criminal charge Minnesota congressional delegation demands full audit into regional US Postal Service operations Trump will stay on ballot in Washington state Netanyahu rejects calls for opening path for Palestinian state Sanders plans to subpoena Merck, J&J CEOs on drug pricing BRICS is becoming an increasingly attractive choice in the Global South US forces strike two Houthi anti-ship missiles in fifth round of bombings McConnell, Senate Republicans sign brief supporting Trump effort to stay on ballot Haley bets on New Hampshire ‘He doesn’t know what he’s talking about’: Biden bashes Trump on the economy Senate passes stopgap funding bill day before shutdown deadline Andrew Yang: Biden going to deliver us ‘Trump the sequel’ When will this cold winter end? NOAA releases hopeful new weather outlook Now is the time to create a robust aquaculture industry to ensure food security and support our economy Biden delivers remarks on Bidenomics, small businesses in North Carolina: Watch live Judge limits new filings in Trump Jan. 6 case but denied bid to hold special counsel in contempt Advocates launch national mass shooter prevention hotline Congressional watchdog to probe idled ‘zombie’ coal mines America’s first federal emissions tax will only increase emissions Judge in Trump Georgia case orders hearing on Fani Willis misconduct accusations Rand Paul fires back at Sununu for mocking ‘Never Nikki’ campaign Nevada’s Lombardo backs Trump despite pledge to stay out of primary Trump vows to block creation of digital dollar Trump Jr. says Tucker Carlson ‘certainly’ a VP contender Conservatives pitch last-minute border amendment on bill to avert shutdown Texas, US in legal standoff as state refuses to comply with directive on border access Is it too late to get a flu or COVID shot? Joe Biden needs to fire somebody, ASAP  Cheryl Hines says she’d embrace being RFK Jr’s first lady: ‘Let’s do it’ National debt is the greatest threat to our country; it’s time for Congress to act Most Republican voters satisfied with Trump leading GOP ticket in November: Survey 12:30 Report — On the trail: Trump, Haley NH battle plays out in low gear Biden says Trump’s Iowa caucuses win didn’t mean ‘anything’ Biden signals more strikes to come against Houthis Spelman College announces largest single donation ever to HBCU Explaining the long-standing tensions between Iran and Pakistan Billionaire Haley donor waiting for New Hampshire results to give ‘major gift’ Amash explores Senate bid in Michigan Ex-White House lawyer Ty Cobb weighs in on E. Jean Carroll trial: ‘This is Trump at his worst’ Rising: January 18, 2024 Garland holds presser on DOJ’s Uvalde response report: Watch live Russia shoots down US proposal to restart nuclear arms control talks Every year there are more firearms found at airports — should you be concerned?  No Labels asks Justice Department to investigate alleged ‘conspiracy’ to block ballot efforts Iowa sues TikTok, alleging app misleads parents about inappropriate content DeSantis regrets early strategy of avoiding media Senate, House race to avert government shutdown ahead of winter storm South Africa’s convenient definition of genocide targets only Israel DeSantis rejects idea he’s ‘skipping’ New Hampshire Florida bill could lead to ban on pride flags in schools, government buildings International Energy Agency revises forecast for oil demand upward In Taiwan’s election, the process mattered as much as the results DOJ’s Uvalde report finds systemic failures in school shooting response Former NATO chief says recent US administrations laid groundwork for global conflicts The Colorado cake wars continue, with a literally colorful twist Americans in new poll divided on humanitarian aid to Palestinians Florida colleges barred from using state, federal funds for DEI programs Warren says abortion will be on the ballot in 2024 Why letting EVs warm up in the cold can backfire More than 100 days later, where does the war in Gaza stand?  Trump warns of ‘years of trauma’ if presidents don’t have ‘total immunity’ Fetterman endorses Kim in NJ Senate primary Kansas recognizes No Labels as political party NewsNation to debut new weekend public affairs program ‘The Hill Sunday’ Johnson ‘not worried’ about Greene threat to oust him as Speaker Palestinians dying daily in overwhelmed hospitals: UN America has a retirement crisis. We must make it easier to save House holds latest Mayorkas impeachment hearing: Watch live Percentage of ‘thriving’ Americans slightly tops Great Recession, first pandemic year: Gallup White House: GOP’s Mayorkas impeachment push is unconstitutional Cortez Masto calls for increased transparency in presidential inauguration committees If Biden wants peace, he needs to stop punishing our allies while rewarding Iran Biden, Harris to mark Roe anniversary with abortion-focused rally in Virginia 3 killed by fallen power line in Oregon ice storm Trump urges GOP against compromise on border If you respect the Constitution, you must respect enforcement of the 14th Amendment   40 Boeing jets inspected so far, officials say Big Tech is preying on children for profit, and Congress needs to stop it Pakistan launches retaliatory strike on Iran, raising tensions Houthi aggression offers US a chance to vindicate freedom of navigation Abortion rights advocates land on ballot measure to collect signatures on in Missouri Will there be war? Iran’s Middle East war against the US is already here Winter storms: Why is it so cold if the planet is warming? Morning Report — Johnson digs in his heels over border deal   State law used against transgender Democrats in Ohio Jamie vs Jamie: Comer, Raskin square off over Biden impeachment Biden may get some help from Republicans against Trump America’s young population is shrinking overall — but growing in Texas and Florida. Here’s why. ‘Swatting’ targets all sides, raising fears Citizens United anniversary marks expensive start to 2024 election How a homeowners association lawsuit could shape the future of the California coast Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh says college athletes should unionize. What would that look like? Lobbying World: Schumer, Amazon alum to join Crossroads Strategies SEC, Gensler face bipartisan backlash over X account hack Biden to announce $82M for high-speed internet for North Carolina