The Hill Articles: January 26, 2024

January 26
Alaska Republican hits Biden over pause on natural gas exports: ‘Makes no sense’ Mulvaney: Tim Scott move ‘got my attention’ Vince McMahon resigns as chairman of TKO Group amid sex trafficking allegations Mace’s former chief of staff files to run against her Former Los Angeles councilman sentenced to 13 years in prison in corruption case DOJ investigation: Andrew Cuomo subjected 13 women to ‘sexually hostile’ office Garcia presses Pentagon for action on veterans discharged under ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ Trump ordered to pay $83M: Five takeaways Biden administration confirms record 300K encounters at border Haley weighs in on Trump defamation verdict: ‘America can do better’ Carroll declares Trump verdict in defamation case a ‘great victory’ Most in new survey wouldn’t back candidate convicted of crime, or over 80 years old Senate Democrat permits F-16 sales to Turkey following approval of Sweden into NATO Pharma CEOs to testify after subpoena threat Habba says she’s proud to represent Trump: ‘Don’t get it twisted’ Top UN court rules against Israel Speaker faces GOP pressure on tax deal READ: Jury’s $83 million verdict against Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation case Biden pauses new natural gas export projects Abbott: Texas prepared in ‘unlikely event’ Biden federalizes National Guard White House ‘alarmed’ by Taylor Swift deepfakes Evening Report — Jury deals blow to Trump ICJ ruling puts Israel on the clock; raises heat on Biden DNC targeting minority voters in South Carolina, Nevada ad blitz Trump says he’ll appeal ‘ridiculous’ E. Jean Carroll defamation ruling Jury orders Trump to pay $83.3 million for defaming E. Jean Carroll Georgia Senate votes to create committee to investigate Fani Willis Failed Biden proposal would have allowed our enemies to control our land use NRA head confirms he used company funds for private trips, gifts in court testimony Haley calls Trump ‘totally unhinged’ after donor ban, RNC move End Israeli exceptionalism under US law GOP senator: ‘Immoral’ to kill border deal to help Trump WSJ editorial board hits Trump over border deal, MAGA ‘purge’ Breaking the cycle of humiliation and retribution in the Middle East Sargassum seaweed bloom explodes to ‘new record’ size Sanders says pharma CEOs facing possible subpoenas will testify about drug prices Judge threatens to send Trump attorney Alina Habba to jail over interruptions Senate Democrats call on Pentagon to halt aid to human rights abusers and coup governments White House ‘alarmed’ by circulation of fake AI-generated Taylor Swift photos White House ‘deeply troubled’ over execution of man using nitrogen gas in Alabama Trump awaits Carroll verdict after fiery closing arguments Natural History museum in New York closing exhibits with Native American objects White House clinic improperly distributed controlled substances: Report Maryland Democrat Ruppersberger set to retire after 11 terms White House: House GOP has to ‘choose’ between solving border issues and scoring political points Rename the Chinese Embassy’s address to honor a Hong Kong hero White House official cites young, climate-focused voters as key Biden constituency after LNG announcement Senior Biden adviser on migration issues to leave White House The SEC can’t protect its own data. Should it be trusted to protect yours? California utility PG&E agrees to $45M settlement for 2021 Dixie Fire Noem heading to border ‘warzone’ amid Trump veepstakes American workers deserve a path to retirement Hawley highlights ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar nominations to call for expansion of radiation compensation Veterans group launches ad against Trump in Pennsylvania Ex-coal CEO who called himself ‘Trumpier than Trump’ launches Democratic Senate bid in West Virginia White House news briefing: Watch live We don’t need to repeat the Trump experiment  Rising: January 26, 2024 12:30 Report — Border deal on thin ice How Biden can set the record straight on his and Trump’s economies Scott hammers Democratic opponent as ‘liar’ over abortion attack  Manchin promises to investigate Biden natural gas export freeze Biden is out-Cartering Carter’s failed economy GOP has ‘best map’ in decade, can win Senate, says campaign chief We cannot ignore our prison population as we battle the opioid epidemic   Oklahoma governor: Abbott-Biden border standoff ‘a powder keg worth of tension’ Pennsylvania governor proposes sweeping overhaul of higher education system Speaker Johnson: Senate border deal ‘dead on arrival’ in House Netanyahu casts off genocide case, vows to push ahead against Hamas Trump walks out of court in middle of E. Jean Carroll closing arguments Tesla recalling 200K EVs to fix rearview camera problem USPS releases ‘Year of the Dragon’ stamp to mark Lunar New Year Congress needs to act on overdose prevention US halts funds for UN body over allegations staff involved in Hamas attacks on Israel Steve Daines says filibuster at risk if GOP does not win Senate 2024 killed the presidential debate. Here’s why it should still matter. DOJ ramping up fight against violent crime, carjackings in DC Trump ‘almost has to pick’ Haley as VP: Mark Penn These Are The American Cities Where Robots Won’t Take Your Job A call to secure our cell towers from Chinese spying Sununu: Trump ‘nervous’ because ‘money is coming’ to Haley George Carlin’s estate sues over AI comedy special: ‘A casual theft of a great American artist’s work’ To save Ukraine, Democrats must compromise on immigration Williamson says she discussed with volunteers whether to end presidential campaign EU, UN rights office express regret for Alabama nitrogen gas execution Progressives turn a blind eye to Houthi terrorism to criticize US retaliation Top UN court rules Israel must contain civilian deaths in Gaza, stops short of cease-fire demand Newsom: Congressional Republicans ‘pathetically weak’ It’s Mexico’s big moment, but violence and truck-jackings are scaring away investors In its cold war with China, the US cannot afford to neglect Pacific island nations David Smith is not the enemy of local journalism Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths Morning Report — Trump vs. the border deal Biden: ‘More pressing than ever’ to remember ‘scourge of antisemitism’ on Holocaust Remembrance Day By attacking Biden on climate, the far left risks true disaster with a Trump win  GOP leaders face conservative, moderate pushback on bipartisan tax deal GOP looks for Plan B on Ukraine with border bill looking DOA GOP, DHS clash over obstruction claims ahead of Mayorkas impeachment Democratic concerns grow amid RFK Jr. ballot push in battleground states Trump allies jockey to be VP: ‘There’s outright auditions happening’ The 6 states facing the most serious groundwater crises Biden administration to pause natural gas export approvals as it updates how to assess projects Boebert defends decision to run in different Colorado congressional district