The Hill Articles: January 5, 2024

Haley doesn’t rule out considering DeSantis for running mate Raffensperger calls on lawmakers to address swatting amid rise in incidents Husband of deceased Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt files wrongful death suit against government Second major carmaker says it won’t advertise during Super Bowl Biden blasts Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho to enforce ‘dangerous’ abortion ban Cheney pleads with New Hampshire voters to fight GOP’s ‘plague of cowardice’ RNC, NRCC file brief in support of Trump challenge to Colorado ballot decision Jan. 6 rioters who were passive can be convicted of disorderly conduct, court rules Health alert: Mushroom risotto bites sold in 10 states may actually contain hot dog American satisfaction with democracy at record low: Gallup Iraq wants US military out FDA greenlights first foreign drug imports Former police officer sentenced in death of Elijah McClain Biden takes victory lap over $3 gasoline Comer probes Kerry’s office over green group discussions on anti-coal alliance Raskin touts Biden’s Jan. 6 speech as ‘remarkable’ ahead of riot anniversary  Trump accuses Biden of ‘fearmongering’ with Jan. 6 speech About 87,000 massage guns recalled due to fire, burn risks Hot jobs report gives Biden a boost Evening Report — Jan. 6, three years later Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce strict abortion ban Homelessness has reached record levels. We know how to fight it.  Trump special counsel probes total $12 million Popular diabetes, weight loss drugs not linked to increase in suicidal thoughts: Research Defense secretary recovering after hospital visit Supreme Court agrees to review Trump’s Colorado ballot ban in historic case Kentucky governor calls on Biden administration to implement single soot pollution standard Five things to know about LaPierre’s resignation from NRA SpaceX sues US labor board Trump courts Hawkeye voters with less than 2 weeks to Iowa caucuses: Watch live Philadelphia blames measles outbreak on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine Former DC officer attacked on Jan. 6 says Biden needs to fight harder for democracy Biden knocks Fox News over Dominion settlement China suggests giant pandas could return to US by end of 2024 Biden gives full-throated attack on Trump over Jan. 6 Haley says she would pardon Trump only if he’s found guilty The Disqualification Clause: An undemocratic diversion or trap? Daughter of school principal injured in Iowa shooting says he tried to distract gunman New Mexico fake electors won’t face charges, says state AG Michelle Obama: White House ‘tests you in ways that you never anticipated’ Newsmax host warns GOP against ‘October surprise’ in Biden impeachment push Speaker Johnson weighs trying to negotiate border directly with White House The Insurrection Clause doesn’t apply to presidential primaries Scalise undergoes stem cell transplant to treat cancer Anniversary of death of Tyre Nichols to be marked with vigils, renewed calls for justice 24 sickened in 14 states in salmonella outbreak tied to charcuterie meats: CDC Gender-affirming care access for Ohio trans adults to be restricted under new administrative rules Haley dogged by Civil War controversy: ‘I had Black friends growing up’  Wayne LaPierre resigns as NRA head Half of workers feel pressured to work late. Here’s why they shouldn’t Treasury: Nearly 9,000 auto dealers have registered for electric vehicle tax credit Maersk says Red Sea diversion will cause major disruptions Dangerous ideas about ‘the day after’ in Gaza Iraq moving to remove US-led military coalition, prime minister says ‘Radio Free Everywhere’ defeats the purpose of Voice of America New York AG asks judge to force Trump to pay $370M in fraud case Colorado Republican Lamborn won’t seek reelection Raskin: Trump has fulfilled ‘worst fears and nightmares’ of founders with foreign spending at businesses Gas prices average below $3 in many states ‘Godzilla Minus One’: A monster of America’s making  President Biden delivers address on Democracy: Watch live CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it’s worst Chip Roy on shutdown threats: ‘It’s now or never’ on border demands Surprise jobs data gives boost to Biden Retiring Rep. Cárdenas leads Hispanic Democrats in endorsing a successor The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Jan. 6 anniversary opens old wounds Nature can slow Russia’s rapid warming. Don’t expect the Kremlin to act. House Democrats warn the ‘struggle’ of Jan. 6 ‘continues to this day’ Rising: January 5, 2024 Prosecutor says many more police officers likely injured on Jan. 6 than reported Cuba’s placement on the State Sponsor of Terrorism list has led to damaging consequences Teacher shot by her 6-year-old student reflects 1 year later FTC to hold virtual AI summit  How do we create peace in Gaza? Give it protectorate status under the Abraham Accords.  3 years after Capitol riot, almost 1,000 convictions Yellen says US economy is in ‘soft landing’ US offers up to $10M reward for info that derails Hamas financial network Now is a terrible time for a nanny tax on electric vehicles OMB Director Young: GOP trip to border ‘left me with more concerns’ about shutdown DeSantis: Conservative media is afraid to criticize Trump Pelosi: Threat to democracy is ‘real, present, and urgent’ Trump faces new 14th Amendment challenge in Massachusetts Lawmakers mark anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol: Watch live Abortion rights measure in Florida reaches signature threshold for 2024 ballot House prepares contempt of Congress resolution for Hunter Biden Trump campaign hits Biden on economy ahead of president’s democracy address Florida gets first-ever FDA approval to import drugs from Canada Van Jones knocks ‘painful’ Haley ‘I had Black friends growing up’ remark Haley features conservative general’s endorsement in New Hampshire ad How many more times will we be conned by crypto?  Trump says DeSantis should ‘get on a plane and go back to Florida today’ SpaceX in new lawsuit claims NLRB structure violates Constitution California’s minimum wage woes are a cautionary tale for the nation Winter storm forecast to hit Northeast, mid-Atlantic with heavy snow, dangerous ice Texas flooded our farmland and refused to pay; only SCOTUS can help my family now Israeli defense minister details vision for next phase of Gaza war Trump tops Haley by 29 points in South Carolina poll US added 216,000 jobs in December, blowing past expectations Making sense of 2023’s tsunami of AI policy changes  Trump attorney says Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ in ballot cases America needs a carrier strike group to deter Hezbollah Poll shows split over US involvement in Middle East Trump’s evangelical voters remain loyal as he violates the Ten Commandments  Morning Report — DeSantis, Haley knock Trump in bid for Iowa votes Former Capitol Police officer who testified before Jan. 6 panel announces run for Congress Lobbying World: Former McCarthy deputy chief heads to Harbinger Strategies GOP faces abortion landmines in battle for Senate Trump, Biden catapult Jan. 6 into race for White House Israel-Hamas war threatens global shipping as risk of wider conflict intensifies