The Hill Articles: January 30, 2024

CNN’s Bash reads Biden-Taylor Swift conspiracy theories: ‘I’m trying not to laugh’ Democratic lawmaker: Trump the ‘only reason’ border deal has derailed GOP lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Jan. 6 rioter who flipped officer over ledge gets more than 6 years in prison Canada to send almost $30 million in aid for Gaza after pausing UNRWA funds Women gain ground in music industry, but ‘still room to grow,’ study finds Prosecutor at center of Fani Willis allegations avoids testimony with temporary divorce agreement Big Tech CEOs head to Capitol Hill Williamson supporter registers super PAC to boost long-shot Biden challenge Republicans who voted against impeaching Trump should not vote to impeach Mayorkas Funding cuts threaten to make syphilis spike worse Biden brushes off Wall Street rally as Trump seeks credit Biden’s UN ambassador calls for ‘fundamental changes’ to resume UNRWA funding US readies retaliatory strikes after Iranian proxy attack US sees record syphilis cases as funding cuts threaten to worsen epidemic John Bolton rips Trump in new edition of memoir Hispanic groups support Mayorkas against impeachment despite policy disagreements Judge rules Musk must give up Tesla compensation worth billions Florida bars transgender residents from changing gender on driver’s licenses US threatens to reimpose Venezuelan oil sanctions These ‘toys’ are killing our kids Biden’s approval ticks up among independents, Dem support grows Americans are drinking more tea House holds moment of silence for service members killed in strike Fair Fight, group started by Stacey Abrams, lays off staff Big business braces for Trump Jeffries raised more than $113M for House Democrats in 2023 Evening Report — GOP presses ahead on Mayorkas impeachment FAFSA changes lead to delay of financial aid info for students, colleges Can you get measles as an adult? What to know amid uptick in cases Is the Great Resignation over? GOP moderates send warning shot to Johnson over tax deal Republicans request liberal Wisconsin judge recuse herself from congressional map lawsuit Oklahoma GOP director says Lankford censure not ‘legitimate’ Biden rakes in campaign cash in Trump territory   Glaucoma patients deserve innovative treatment options  Joy Behar says Trump ‘most dangerous’ president in her lifetime Saudi investment fund fights Senate subcommittee subpoena  Trump backs challenger to Texas Speaker, citing Paxton impeachment effort Texas Republican welcomes protest convoy to border ‘as long as it’s peaceful’ Chip Roy invokes Dred Scott to slam Supreme Court border ruling Member of pro-Nazi group sentenced for attempted firebombing targeting LGTBQ community Newborn great white shark spotted for first time, researchers say Fulton County hit with cyberattack; authorities investigating Republicans spark confusion in Nevada Toyota warns owners of older models to stop driving until air bags are replaced Why Haley and Trump are on separate ballots in Nevada Republican attorney general backing push for nitrogen gas executions in Ohio Haley hits Biden for restoring UNRWA funding: ‘It’s terrible’ Republican lawmaker introduces bill to block all funds for UN Palestinian aid agency Taylor Swift conspiracy theories engulf conservative social media Rare diseases need treatment, too  Newsom pledges to restore salmon by removing dams in new strategic plan Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘could really care less’ about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce The voters are rejecting Washington’s failed border deal Advocacy group for retirees endorses Biden in reelection bid DOJ investigating Cori Bush’s campaign for spending on security services Climate migration is our new reality and new responsibility GOP mega-donor calls Haley ‘a tremendous candidate’ Big Tech companies push new initiatives ahead of CEO hearing Greene: Boebert should be concerned about straw poll UAW president fires back after Trump calls him a ‘dope’ Speaker Johnson not dismissing border deal to help Trump: ‘That’s absurd’ 12:30 Report — House GOP makes case for ousting Mayorkas If Trump is disqualified, will mayhem ensue? Biden speaks with families of troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer Biden team calls Trump ‘dangerous’ after John Bolton warns against him in memoir Unhoused Californians found living in ‘caves’ in Central Valley Illinois elections board votes to keep Trump on primary ballot Can Biden ‘shut down’ the border right now? Manchin’s wife hospitalized after car accident Upping the ante on Western weapons could end the stalemate in Ukraine Greene: GOP senators backing border bill ‘willing to be traitors to our country’ RFK Jr.: Biden has no interest in stopping southern border crossings CIA director, DNI to brief House Intelligence panel after Jordan drone strike Rising: January 30, 2024 Democratic senators call on DEA to deschedule marijuana entirely FEMA to compensate schools, hospitals for adding solar panels after disasters IMF upgrades outlook for global economy Biden says he’s decided how to respond to deadly attack on US forces in Jordan Firing Ukraine’s top general would be a mistake South Korea says North launched third round of cruise missiles Haley campaign hits back at Team Trump with ‘Mean Girls’ meme A California city is about to have all fruit trees stripped US reimposing some Venezuela sanctions after opposition candidate ban Forget about ‘pro-Israel’ or ‘pro-Palestine’ — we need ‘pro-humanity’ in the Middle East  Atmospheric river set to soak West Coast Sotomayor says she feels ‘frustration’ daily as conservative justices move US to right Hispanic Caucus urges new direction in immigration talks Consumer confidence hits highest level since December 2021  Hurd says he was ‘freaked out’ by briefing while on OpenAI board Taylor Swift searches restored on X after sexually explicit deepfakes led to block House Republicans are endangering Ukraine, Europe and America Retired conservative judge: ‘Trump disqualified himself’ from ballot Netanyahu insists on ‘absolute victory’ over Hamas amid cease-fire talks UPS to cut 12,000 jobs as delivery demand slows Blinken: Middle East situation most dangerous ‘since at least 1973’ MSNBC’s Joy Reid apologizes for f-bomb during live broadcast Abbott says nationalizing Texas National Guard would be severe Biden ‘political blunder’ Why America’s enemies are rooting for another Trump v. Biden election  House GOP leaders hold press conference: Watch live House holds Mayorkas impeachment hearing: Watch live John Fetterman’s purple pivot could make him the next Joe Manchin Economic mood highest in two years, but inflation concerns linger: Gallup Georgia House advances measure revising prosecutor oversight panel with Willis in spotlight Pro-Biden super PAC planning largest political ad blitz in history: Report Congress must force Big Tech to protect children from online predators Boeing withdraws safety exemption request needed for new model certification Press: Donald Trump is the perfect witness for the prosecution Disguised Israeli troops raid West Bank hospital Big Tech offers little help when loved ones die Matthews: 27: A number that should terrify both Republicans and Democrats Democratic legislative campaign arm jumps into special Pennsylvania state House race Netanyahu and Sinwar’s forever war in Gaza Carroll compares Trump to ‘walrus snorting’ and ‘rhino flopping his hands’ It’s time to take our power back from the political establishment  What has happened to the Pentagon’s former UFO hunter? The Biden-Harris abortion tour is about fearmongering, not freedom Morning Report — Biden urged to retaliate for US Army deaths  GOP border showdown looms between Senate, House Biden’s gas export review has uncertain consequences GOP’s Mayorkas impeachment articles come under microscope House Republicans poised to torpedo GOP’s best chance in years to pass border bill Parent anger at social media companies boils over ahead of tech CEO hearing  After long fight, Texas AG Paxton could soon be forced to break silence in court Americans want more control over when they work, not just where Bottom Line: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty fights to free detained editor Jacqui Heinrich dishes on access to Biden and ‘respect’ for Fox News viewers Mayorkas blasts impeachment as ‘politically motivated accusations and personal attacks’  Elton John, Bernie Taupin named Gershwin Prize winners