The Hill Articles: January 4, 2024

Haley brushes off quip that New Hampshire primary will ‘correct’ Iowa caucus Ramaswamy slams ‘knee-jerk policy reactions’ after Iowa shooting Haley touts rise in polls ahead of Iowa: ‘I defeat Biden’ House Republicans push DC Board of Elections over voter database breach Haley calls for mental health reform after Iowa school shooting Houthi drone ship explodes in Red Sea as US steps up warnings DeSantis slams Trump as ‘not pro-life’ DeSantis shoots down idea that Jan. 6 rioters displayed patriotism: ‘Of course not’ DeSantis sticks to script on immigration, gun reform in Iowa town hall DeSantis appears to jab Haley by giving CNN anchor Iowa basketball jersey Utah Rep slams ‘racist,’ ‘Marxist’ narrative in education, goes after ex-Harvard president Second list of court documents connected with Jeffrey Epstein unsealed Mayorkas appears to dodge question about impeachment Arizona GOP lawmaker says Republicans have ‘nothing to campaign on’  Hochul proposes new plan offering paid family leave during pregnancy  Giuliani calls on Fulton County judge to schedule hearing on motion to toss Georgia indictment How to watch tonight’s Haley, DeSantis Iowa town halls 5 things to know about the border bill at the heart of GOP shutdown threats FDA probes side effects of weight-loss drugs To solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: First confront Iran  Senate Democrats tell Tesla, other car makers to stay neutral in union push 2023 marked most active labor dispute year in more than two decades: Pew analysis Ex-Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family plans lawsuit alleging negligent care led to death Biden’s big boost to chipmakers Iraqi officials accuse US of escalating tensions after Baghdad strike Abbott denounces Adams’s lawsuit targeting bus companies moving migrants as ‘baseless’ Trump’s foreign profits exposed Stanley cups: What are they, and why are they so popular? US sees COVID resurgence as JN.1 variant becomes dominant Former CIA director optimistic US has ‘good intelligence’ to mitigate Houthi dangers Florida resort cancels Jan. 6 event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene How ‘nearshoring’ can revolutionize U.S.-China commerce Vili Fualaau says he’s ‘offended’ he wasn’t consulted about Netflix’s ‘May December’ Evening Report — House Democrats detail foreign money to Trump businesses Democratic senators urge automakers to remain neutral amid worker unionization push 1 victim dead, 5 injured after Iowa school shooting Adams in new suit seeks more than $700M from charter companies that bused migrants to NYC Martin Sheen taps ‘West Wing’ co-star Bradley Whitford to help deny support for RFK Jr Democrats knock ex-GOP lawmaker over fake food posts Putin offers easier path to citizenship for foreigners who join Russian military  We cannot settle for a world half fed and half hungry US Mint releases $5, $1 and half-dollar Harriet Tubman coins Nearly 17,000 people may have died from hydroxychloroquine: study FDA investigates reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular diabetes, weight loss drugs Proud Boys member who disappeared after Jan. 6 conviction sentenced to 10 years in prison Illinois voters latest to challenge Trump candidacy under 14th Amendment  Farah Griffin criticizes Trump for not walking back Ghislaine Maxwell arrest remarks Trump, Haley make gains in latest New Hampshire poll The great unknown of the 2024 election: voter turnout Blinken embarking on high-stakes Middle East trip as tensions boil DeSantis responds to Iowa school shooting, declines to offer support for federal gun policy changes  To fix their housing shortage in 2024, cities and states should turn to market Missouri Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer to retire  New Hampshire House passes ban on gender-affirming surgery for minors Ramaswamy sells $33 million in Roivant stock, plans to use some for campaign  Arizona’s ‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio touts signatures to qualify to run for mayor of Fountain Hill State capitols face bomb threats for second consecutive day Joe Biden’s extremist spending is a danger to the US  More people canceling streaming subscriptions Verizon customers could get $100 each thanks to new settlement: Who qualifies, how to get paid DOJ lawsuit over new Texas border security law ‘outrageous’: Abbott Pelosi urges Biden to ‘get out there’ and tout agenda DeSantis, Haley storm Iowa Moral outrage is consuming our universities. Moral resilience can save the day. Khanna warns AI could ‘erode’ workers’ rights, pay Trump says GOP always bend the knee: NYT Mark Cuban hits Elon Musk over DEI comments Ukraine is succeeding and deserves continued American support Russia using North Korean missiles in strikes against Ukraine: White House Stefanik withdraws support from GOP candidate who criticized Trump Rising: January 4, 2024 Judge allows challenge to NY assault weapons ban to proceed Retiring Rep. McHenry calls for pay raises across Congress Transgender woman running for Ohio House disqualified for not disclosing deadname Lululemon disavows founder Chip Wilson’s comments on diversity, inclusion Iowa students describe chaos after shots fired at Perry High School: ‘Leave, leave, leave’ Lululemon founder Chip Wilson criticizes company’s diversity, inclusion efforts Senior Education official cites Biden handling of Gaza conflict in resignation White House holds press briefing after GOP border trip: Watch live Starving Cubans fleeing to America may force Biden to act The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Haley ruffles Iowans’ feathers German carbon emissions hit seven-decade low amid economic slowdown  ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombing Will Nikki Haley’s missteps lead to a Trump win in 2024?  Christie says DeSantis, Haley both qualified to be president Trump: Ex-president Claudine Gay set Harvard back ’50 to 100 years’ Christie to Hugh Hewitt: ‘I’ve never had a less substantive interview in my life’ US service member’s family members extracted from Gaza Most Trump supporters in new poll not confident their votes will be accurately counted US strike kills Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad  More Republicans say Trump is person of faith than GOP challengers, Biden: Survey Florida man accused of threatening to kill Swalwell, lawmaker’s children Iran revises down death toll from bombs at ceremony for slain general Gaza’s ‘hope narrative’ is becoming more elusive by the day Texas Democrat blasts Speaker Johnson for scoffing at $14 billion in border funds Florida Democrat knocks Marjorie Taylor Greene for Jan. 6 anniversary event Trump hits Haley on border in New Hampshire ad Eli Lilly warns against ‘cosmetic’ use of popular diabetes, obesity drugs Trump pushes to hold Jack Smith in contempt, block further filings in Jan. 6 case Holiday spending sets new record online: Report The Hill appoints Taylor Scott as Head of Product  Video: What is that stunning blue glow in the ocean off the California coast? Trump businesses took in nearly $8 million from foreign governments: House Democrats  Iowa sheriff confirms ‘multiple gunshot victims’ in school shooting Liz Cheney going on ‘The View’ for first time Immigration lessons from abroad — the US isn’t the only one tightening its borders  6th grader killed, 5 others hurt in shooting at Perry High School in Iowa: authorities Pompeo, aide retain government-funded protection due to ‘serious and credible’ threats Progressive group files FEC complaint against Phillips campaign Scaramucci on Trump-Biden rematch: ‘Demented’ vs. ‘Dementia’ Christie in new ad says he was ‘wrong’ about Trump in 2016 Biden administration awarding $162M to expand computer chip factories in Colorado, Oregon Biden’s age versus Trump’s chaos is an easy vote Supreme Court chief justice has highest approval rating in Gallup poll Daines, Senate GOP campaign arm file brief to keep Trump on Colorado ballot   RFK Jr. on what it will cost to get on ballot Monthly home payments fall 14 percent, hit lowest level in almost a year: Report What to expect in Latin America in 2024 Biden campaign focuses on democracy in first ad of 2024 Biden moving up planned speech on democracy due to expected winter storm Trump doesn’t have ‘get out of jail free’ card: Colorado secretary of state Private sector gained jobs for fourth straight month to end 2023: Report Israel is not committing genocide — but Hamas is   Doomsday: What could drive Israel and Iran to start launching nuclear weapons? Haley says New Hampshire voters will ‘correct’ Iowa caucus results 2023: The year the US government started taking UFOs seriously Iran’s day of reckoning is nearing Morning Report — Border politics will be prevalent in 2024 The Memo: Biden sharpens attack on Trump as danger to democracy Shutdown risk grows with GOP’s border fury Russia’s winter onslaught tests Ukraine’s firepower  Menendez gives Senate Democrats fresh headache after Qatar gift allegations Haley, DeSantis running out of time to catch Trump