The Hill Articles: January 3, 2024

Rep. Jordan says Mayorkas impeachment inquiry ‘all part of the Biden administration’ Body of Florida mom who vanished in 2012 found in pond near Disney World, divers say Minnesota picks new state flag: Here’s what to know ‘Finally free:’ Gypsy Rose Blanchard has busy first week after release The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall announces retirement from touring Jackson Mahomes’ felony charges dismissed; misdemeanor could go to trial USA Boxing adds trans athlete policy to rulebook Homeowner says he killed intruder with suspect’s own gun in Indianapolis Oklahoma teen may be first person to beat original Tetris Voter confronts DeSantis on Trump approach: ‘Why haven’t you gone directly after him?’ Mexican authorities rescue 31 migrants abducted near US border Trial postponed for suspect in Salman Rushdie stabbing over author’s upcoming memoir Tucker Carlson, Ramaswamy call Haley an establishment ‘puppet’ in GOP Documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, lawsuit unsealed Lawler: Biden admin’s statement on GOP, border is ‘beneath’ White House  Video: Judge attacked in Las Vegas courtroom during sentencing Military recovers black box from Osprey crash in Japan Dionne Warwick says she didn’t agree to attend RFK Jr. fundraiser Senate Democrats scoff at Biden’s Israel arms sale Proposed Irish hate speech regulations could have a chilling effect on freedom  Honolulu mandates that bars, nightclubs, restaurants carry anti-overdose medication These were the most on-time US airlines, airports of 2023: report National Labor Relations Board issues complaint against SpaceX House GOP readies for border clashes with Senate, Mayorkas DOJ sues Texas over new immigration law Attacks in Lebanon, Iran inject new volatility into Middle East Biden foster care rule draws GOP opposition Ex-Harvard leader Claudine Gay admits ‘mistakes,’ warns of ‘campaign’ against institutions Judge denies request to block affirmative action at West Point US offshore wind farm sends first power to the grid The FTC’s robocall crackdown Senate Democrats scoff at Biden’s Israel arms sale Trump campaign urges Supreme Court ‘rejection’ of Colorado ballot ban US says ISIS could have carried out Iran bombing Penn, Harvard resignations show ‘safe spaces’ can backfire. Here’s how we can move to ‘brave spaces’ READ: Trump’s appeal of Colorado ballot ban to Supreme Court Evening Report — Republicans rally at border Trump’s lawyer confirms his concern about Supreme Court ballot ruling  National debt tops $34 trillion  Christie says Haley ‘knew exactly what she was doing’ in Civil War remarks ChatGPT incorrectly diagnosed more than 8 in 10 pediatric case studies, research finds Trump appeals Colorado ballot ban to Supreme Court Ground beef distributed to 4 Midwest states recalled over E. coli concerns New study helps explain ‘Darwinian paradox’ of same-sex attraction First major U.S. offshore wind farm sends first power to the grid Florida surgeon general recommends against mRNA COVID shots, cites discredited theory Wintry weather disrupts California’s dry spell  Clyburn: Biden doing a ‘great job’ on diversity in green energy workforce It’s time for Congress to address the affordable housing crisis Stefanik slams Harvard for timing of president’s resignation: ‘Unacceptable’ US sees ‘no indication’ that Israel involved in deadly Iran explosion Flight attendants save lives. Stop asking them to work for free. Slotkin up by 38 points in Michigan Senate Democratic primary: Survey Nearly 6 in 10 Americans earned more last year, even after inflation: Study Harvard alum Bill Ackman says board members should be next to go after Claudine Gay departure Pompeo claims Biden administration has ‘accelerated the rate of decay’ in US deterrence  Former NATO chief pushes Biden for ‘more aggressive’ response to Houthi attacks Tennessee Republican: Call DC a ‘sewer,’ not a swamp UN raises concerns over ‘untested’ nitrogen hypoxia execution, set for Alabama Trump consolidates his support within House GOP Hezbollah leader promises response to Hamas official’s killing Abortion pill requests among women who aren’t pregnant spiked after Dobbs leak: Study DeSantis says he’d declare border emergency on first day in Oval Office Solid journalism brought down Claudine Gay ESPN’s McAfee apologizes for role in Rodgers’ comments about Kimmel Fed ‘likely’ done with rate hikes, concerned with ‘uncertainty’: minutes 3 college heads testified before the House last month. One still has her job New rule designed to protect LGBTQ foster children draws GOP opposition  What to know about competing GOP town halls, debate in Iowa Haley’s neglect of slavery and the politics of race, color and caste  Speaker Johnson delivers remarks on border security in Texas: Watch live Christie says he wouldn’t pardon unrepentant Trump: ‘Too bad, go to jail’ US warns ‘malign actors’ after Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels Congressional Black Caucus demands briefing over Medicare changes Inflation threatens health care access as Medicare gap widens: GOP rep To undermine US competitiveness and national security, keep slashing IP rights Fetterman renews call for Senate to expel Menendez after Qatar-related allegations  Haley says she assumed it was a ‘given’ that Civil War was about slavery Schumer: Negotiators ‘closer than we have been’ on border deal  Christie says Sununu, others ‘crazy’ to think he will drop out Expanding pricey fossil fuel projects puts consumers and the planet last White House holds first press briefing of 2024: Watch live Multiple state capitols receive bomb threats, prompting lockdowns Arizona governor says reopened US-Mexico border ports shouldn’t have closed NJ imam shot outside mosque in Newark 12:30 Report — Haley surges; Supreme Court faces pressure in Trump ballot cases Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in UAE-brokered deal US national debt surpasses $34T for first time California retailers now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles Florida GOP chairman under video voyeurism investigation amid rape probe When the courts decide state legislative maps, we all lose  Fox News hosting DeSantis, Haley town halls focused on women’s issues On Fox News, psychic predicts ‘loss’ for Trump in 2024 Job openings stay close to lowest level since 2021 John Fetterman is changing America’s mental health discussion one confession at a time Rising: January 3, 2024 House panel to kick off Mayorkas impeachment hearings next week Democratic state senator running for House in toss-up Michigan district Khamenei casts his long shadow as Iran reaches a historic crossroads Souvenir sellers flooded the Brooklyn Bridge. Now the city is banning them Progressive Patricia Campos Medina launches New Jersey Senate bid for Menendez seat Trump rhetoric ‘increasingly apocalyptic,’ Haberman says The GOP’s border proposals are a human trafficker’s dream Ford will recall 112K pickup trucks over roll away concerns Utah becomes first state to grant RFK Jr. ballot access Portion of lawsuit against Trump filed by Capitol Police officer’s partner dismissed Jimmy Kimmel threatens to sue Aaron Rodgers over Epstein comments FTC reaches settlement in case over hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls  One year ago, Elon Musk set Twitter ablaze — now the fires are threatening his entire empire  ICE identifies man arrested at Capitol as immigrant in US illegally GOP lawmaker announces marriage: ‘Perfect end to 2023’ Biden administration asks Supreme Court to weigh in on border razor wire Starbucks allowing customers to use reusable cups for drive-thru, mobile orders Northeast, mid-Atlantic facing first chance of significant snow in almost two years Haley surpasses DeSantis in national GOP polling average Mr. President: Reclaim the middle ground between dystopia and utopia Haley campaign says it hauled in $24M in fourth-quarter fundraising Carolina Panthers owner fined for throwing drink into crowd Meadows beefs up legal team, asks appeals court to rehear bid to move Georgia charges Transportation officials, police launch investigations into aircraft collision in Japan Israel on alert for wider conflict after death of senior Hamas official in Lebanon Dozens killed in Iran after explosion at ceremony honoring slain general A 2024 resolution for the VA: Scrap ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ ideology House GOP Whip Tom Emmer endorses Trump, solidifying leadership support White House accuses Republicans of exacerbating border crisis If the federal government refuses to secure the border, can the states do it?  Noem says it would be mistake for Trump to pick Haley as running mate Year of the hypocrite: 2024 in preview DeSantis dismisses Ramaswamy call to withdraw: ‘Just absurd’ New uncertainty about the Trump disqualification question further weakens our democracy Have COVID symptoms, but testing negative? You may want to check your tests Huawei is back, and the need to keep it out of 5G networks is greater than ever Frontier Airlines accidentally flies 16-year-old to Puerto Rico instead of Ohio: ‘Help me please’ Morning Report — Ballots, courts collide for Trump   5 major threats to US national security in 2024 The Memo: Democrats worry about backlash over Trump ballot bans Republicans want to avoid clash with Trump on border security deal  Jewish American support for Biden stands firm amid Israel-Hamas war Trump, 14th Amendment put Supreme Court on the spot Israel signals shift in Gaza amid US pressure — but war presses on ‘New lower level’: Experts call for fresh approach to learning loss in 2024 Bottom Line: PhRMA adds lobbying firepower for PBM reform fight Biden to lay out 2024 election stakes in visits to Pennsylvania, South Carolina