The Hill Articles: January 24, 2024

McConnell floats splitting Ukraine and border security amid GOP infighting Tim Scott: ‘Trump did more for minorities than Biden will ever do’ Trump warns Haley donors will be ‘permanently barred from the MAGA camp’ Maine dismisses appeal of Trump ballot decision  Haley presses Trump to debate: ‘Bring it Donald, show me what you got’ Robitussin products recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination FAA lays out process for grounded Boeing aircraft to return to service  Rep. Brown condemns Ohio Legislature’s override on governor’s veto of gender-affirming care ban Senators ask Biden what legal authority he has to strike Houthis Cruz predicts Haley will drop out 18 hours after South Carolina primary Climate change could critically harm $253 billion US fishing industry, experts tell senators Actors Melissa Joan Hart, Wilson Cruz call for action on gun violence Senate duo questions NIH director over proposal to omit ‘lengthen life’ from mission statement  Biden fails to stifle Democratic angst with New Hampshire win Fox panelist: Trump has ‘uncontrollable narcissism and rage’ when feeling insulted Black Medicaid patients more likely to be hospitalized for preventable conditions: Analysis  Ohio lawmakers ban gender-affirming care for minors  6 million watched New Hampshire primary across cable news Biden wins UAW backing ahead of likely Trump rematch Judge bars EPA action in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ ‘Zynsurrection’: GOP rallies behind Zyn nicotine pouches after Schumer call for action No Labels director doubles down on push for possible independent bid The real issue with artificial intelligence: The misalignment problem A new Big Tech watchdog? Pelosi sounds warning over Trump’s attacks on ObamaCare Evening Report – ‘Make America Normal Again’ FDA warns against using Neptune’s Fix or tianeptine products known as ‘gas station heroin’ Congress can improve school finance transparency  Sustainability — Green groups warn of slaughterhouse sewage loophole Study estimates nearly 65K rape-related pregnancies in states with abortion bans NY AG cites Martin Shkreli pharma ban in Trump fraud case Pelosi says Trump has ‘cognitive disorders’ 2024 is the Court TV election Foxx orders Penn to turn over documents for House antisemitism investigation Senate conservatives turn up opposition to ‘stinking pile of crap’ border deal  Trump sees warning signs with voters ahead of November UN chief blasts Israel’s refusal of 2-state solution Supreme Court won’t stop Alabama from carrying out first nitrogen gas execution Abbott doubles down on border ‘invasion’ declaration after Supreme Court blow Judge bars EPA from enforcing Civil Rights Act provision in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ Raffensperger signals he’s not worried about domestic meddling in 2024 election Biden vetoes GOP-led effort to repeal waiver of ‘Buy America’ requirements for EV charger materials The red-blue divide is growing deeper — how much does it affect how laws are made?  ‘Donald Trump is a scab,’ says UAW president Shawn Fain 6 obstacles to peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow Harris: House Republicans don’t want immigration fix because ‘they want a political issue to run on in November’  Democratic groups file complaint in push to force No Labels to reveal donors Arizona brother and sister sentenced on Jan. 6 felony charge What we learned from the New Hampshire primary Texas Democrat calls on Biden to seize control of Texas National Guard Ohio lawmakers override DeWine veto of gender-affirming care ban, transgender athlete restrictions Arizona GOP chair resigns, alleges pressure from Kari Lake team Graham aide dismisses claim senator ‘threw Trump under the bus’ in testimony: ‘Total BS’ The budget process isn’t broken: The problem is politics United Auto Workers endorses Biden ahead of likely rematch with Trump Biden addresses UAW: Watch live Proud Boys member sentenced to prison on Jan. 6 charges after insulting judge Biden cites fatal shootings near Chicago in call for universal background checks, red flag law Verizon’s $100 million settlement checks may be delayed: Here’s why Bipartisan Senate group pushes Schumer for Big Tech watchdog agency Minnesota trooper charged with murder in shooting of motorist during traffic stop UN refugee chief sees trend toward ‘getting used to Ukrainian suffering’ First lady invites Texas woman who fled state for abortion care to State of the Union Trump added $8.4 trillion to the national debt: Analysis How Jack Smith’s prudence aids Donald Trump’s polls Rite Aid set to close more stores: Here’s where Greene says GOP ‘eradicating’ Trump skeptics from party 44 House Democrats express support for 2-state solution after Gaza war 2 US-flagged cargo ships attacked off Yemen Rising: January 24, 2024 Kucinich running for Congress as independent Collins, leading Senate GOP centrist, won’t endorse Trump in 2024  70 percent of Haley voters in New Hampshire were not registered Republicans: CNN exit poll 12:30 Report — Trump’s big independent voter problem The US is hamstringing itself in its spy war with China  Judge denies Smartmatic bid to dismiss counterclaim made by Fox News Republicans call for investigation into ‘botched’ student aid rollout Sharpton says Tim Scott’s rhetoric around Trump is ‘humiliating’ World health leaders warn of pandemic 20 times worse than COVID Jon Stewart to return to ‘The Daily Show’ as once-a-week host Senate panel advances bill to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine House panel to weigh Mayorkas impeachment with Tuesday markup Iraq says US ‘blatantly’ violated its sovereignty with strikes on Iran-linked targets Capitol Police give all-clear after suspicious package Tribes sue Biden administration over permits for high-voltage transmission line Pope Francis warns of ‘perverse’ AI dangers Hillary Clinton applauds Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig after ‘Barbie’ Oscars snub: ‘You’re so much more than Kenough’ Biden administration, tech giants partner for AI research program   Florida’s vaccine fearmongering threatens US public health GOP rep introduces RAZOR Act to ban feds from removing border barriers Minority communities face higher environmental risks for cancer: Report Haley camp mocks Trump ‘meltdown,’ pitches return to ‘normalcy’ Biden campaign narrows focus squarely to Trump after New Hampshire CNN anchor says Haley attack on Biden, Trump over age is ‘smart’ ObamaCare marks third year of record enrollment with 5 million more sign-ups Majority of America’s underground water stores are drying up, study finds Why are ‘charities’ funneling millions into climate change lawfare? North Korea-linked hackers attacked record number of crypto platforms: Report Hunter Biden benefactor defends millions in loans and close friendship White House holds press briefing: Watch live Lee urges Senate GOP colleagues to slow down Ukraine-border deal  Sununu pushes back on RNC chief: Haley isn’t going to quit after two states Manchin blasts Biden guidance on EV charger tax credit: ‘Spits in the face of rural America’ 4 senators ask Biden what legal authority he has to strike Houthis EBay cutting 1,000 jobs as tech layoffs mount in 2024 Ford recalling almost 2M SUVs, warning trim can fly off Trump knocks former press secretary: ‘Save your advice for Nikki!’ FAA chief says ‘we’ve sort of stopped trying’ to predict when Boeing Max 9 flights will resume The GOP primary is effectively over – now it’s up to the media to save us from Trump   Man convicted of murdering woman in SUV who pulled into wrong driveway US Embassy in UK issues cheeky statement on brewing drama: Adding salt to tea ‘never will be’ our policy America needs a Cabinet-level ‘Secretary of Digital’ If Congress abandons Ukraine, Cuba’s communists will take full advantage Haley targets Trump in new South Carolina ads  Oregon lawmakers move to undo part of drug decriminalization law Biden: It’s ‘clear’ Trump will be Republican nominee Cut funding to organizations that are empowering Hamas  RFK Jr. says he has enough signatures to qualify for New Hampshire ballot in November Russia says Kyiv shot down plane carrying Ukrainian POWs Voters sending a message GOP should unite around Trump, RNC chief says Most GOP primary voters in NH say Trump would be fit for White House if convicted: Exit polling Joy Reid just got a painful life-lesson about ‘context’ Trump says Tim Scott ‘must really hate’ Haley The UK has a new plan for illegal immigrants: Send them to Rwanda   Does the US still need its nuclear triad? Morning Report — Trump, Biden win in New Hampshire; Haley takes campaign south    Netanyahu tests Biden’s patience as war pressure builds Lawmakers point fingers as GOP fighting endangers Ukraine aid Parole: What to know about the GOP’s latest border sticking point Why 2024 could be a record year for cancer cases Fake Biden robocall ‘tip of the iceberg’ for AI election misinformation How the Fani Willis allegations could hit the Trump Georgia case Bottom Line: Intuit adds lobbying giant amid tax prep fight Ukraine running low on ammunition without US aid, Pentagon says Un-leveling the public health playing field