The Hill Articles: January 9, 2024

Chip Roy: Constituents say ‘shut down border or shut down government’ White House says Air Force 2 diverted due to bad weather  Melania Trump announces her mother’s death  Barrasso says ‘we need Donald Trump back in the White House’ in endorsement Nevada judge attacked by defendant in viral court video finishes sentencing him Polar vortex cold looms as U.S hammered by dangerous winter weather Ty Cobb says Trump poses ‘gravest threat to democracy we’ve ever seen’ Stefanik campaign says it raised record $5.2 million in fourth quarter White House looking at procedures after Austin goes AWOL Sen. Johnson slams border talks as ‘negotiating with the arsonist’ Schumer praises Johnson after spending deal: ‘Decent, respectful guy’ 5 unanswered questions about Austin’s prostate cancer treatment DeSantis says Iowa could ‘upend’ Trump’s lead in polls Top House Republican launches investigation into Defense secretary’s hospitalization Greene decries idea of dumping Johnson: ‘I’m kind of sick of the chaos,’ not here for ‘clickbait’ Blumenthal demands FAA publicly disclose probe results following Alaska Airlines 737 Max ‘near catastrophe’ DeSantis interrupted by protesters during Fox News town hall Democrats accuse GOP of distorting Fauci’s testimony from hours-long meeting Earth sees hottest temperature in 173 years Fauci wraps up 2-day testimony on Capitol Hill Speaker Johnson defends spending deal to unhappy conference Biden trails Trump by 8 points in Michigan: Poll SEC hack stirs markets Evening Report — Testing Trump’s immunity arguments Warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing bald eagles for profit Greater engagement with Taiwan is to our mutual benefit Blinken calls genocide case against Israel ‘meritless’ AI faces toughest legal threat yet Judge rejects Trump 14th Amendment claim in Nevada by GOP political competitor GOP Rep. Ogles compared to Santos in ethics complaint SEC says its X account was hacked after apparent bitcoin fund approval These cities have the most people behind on debt payments Biden judicial nominee withdraws from consideration Why airlines are making changes to their frequent flyer programs RFK Jr. won’t attend birthday party fundraiser after celebrity blowback Top 1 percent paying lower tax rates than other residents in most states: Study Court deals blow to Biden dishwasher efficiency rule — but stops short of tossing it Maryland opens Office of Gun Violence Prevention after Harris call to action Governors issue states of emergency over approaching winter storm Biden learned of Austin’s prostate cancer diagnosis Tuesday What to know for the Haley-DeSantis Iowa debate Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh suggests college athletes unionize after championship win When is it too late to put salt on your driveway? GOP witness in Biden probe says Mayorkas conduct not impeachable Comer warns Garland over handling of potential Hunter Biden contempt resolution McConnell says Congress ‘obviously’ must pass short-term spending stopgap  Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers backs Trump Trump team argues assassination of rivals is covered by presidential immunity  FCC warns millions of households could lose broadband discounts without additional funding No apology from Aaron Rodgers after threat of lawsuit from Jimmy Kimmel When will women get real reproductive health care in America?  White House holds press briefing: Watch live Austin’s undisclosed surgery was for prostate cancer, Pentagon says Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore respond to Vili Fualaau on ‘May December’: ‘It’s fictional characters’ Boeing stock slides for second day amid 737 Max fallout Plans for lunar landing scrapped after spacecraft fuel leak With faith in our institutions eroding, Congress must commit to bipartisanship, civility  White House orders Cabinet protocol review after Austin hospitalization Verizon class action lawsuit: How to know if you qualify for $100 million settlement GOP effort to impeach official who removed Trump from Maine ballot voted down ‘He doesn’t give a damn about people:’ Biden campaign hits Trump comments on economy crashing Democratic Senate Armed Services chair calls for more information on Austin’s absence Why Disney World is America’s greatest law enforcement tool Blinken gives update from Israel after meeting with officials Rising: January 9, 2024 Americans overwhelmingly favor health care price transparency: survey Biden administration rescinds much of Trump ‘conscience’ rule for health workers Pelosi on Trump hoping economy crashes in 2024: ‘Doesn’t know what that means to America’s working families’ Learn from Clinton: Biden needs to pivot on immigration Trans youths sue over Louisiana ban on gender-affirming care DeSantis says Florida will welcome Jewish students who want to transfer with ‘open arms’ Peace won’t come easily, but the process must begin in Gaza 12:30 Report — Trump trades Iowa for DC immunity battle; Haley momentum grows Trump: Georgia case ‘totally compromised’ after allegations against Fani Willis JPMorgan CEO Dimon ‘skeptical’ of ‘Goldilocks’ economic scenario Defiant Menendez says he received ‘absolutely nothing’ from Qatar  Study finds microplastics in nearly all American proteins: meat, fish and plants Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel IDF base Don Lemon to launch new show on X The calculus for Democrats is clear — Biden needs to step aside, now  Bottled water industry pushes back on new study warning of nanoplastics William Penn statue to remain in Philadelphia park Ray Epps, subject of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, sentenced to 1 year probation US citizen arrested in Russia on drug charges Greg Pence to retire from Congress How Congress can end the era of warrantless spying on Americans Judges skeptical of Trump arguments for broad criminal immunity Couple has ‘pop-up’ wedding at Indiana coffee shop without permission Menendez delivers remarks on Senate floor: Watch live Global economic slowdown predicted for third straight year: World Bank Appeals judges question Trump’s immunity defense in 2020 election case: Recap DeSantis argues Trump has ‘lost the zip on his fastball’ Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death revealed Biden’s Middle East inaction is only making more violence inevitable Chip Roy on Johnson ouster: ‘That’s not the road I prefer’ Special counsel Jack Smith targeted in ‘swatting’ call on Christmas: Reports Blizzard conditions close highways, schools in central US Earth saw hottest year on record in 2023, may surpass key warming threshold by February Netflix released 130 fewer shows in 2023 Does MAGA want Trump or does MAGA want to win? Biden and Trump are right about each other — America should reject them both   Top GOP rep ‘quickly losing faith’ in Austin’s ability to lead Pentagon Kimmel rips Rodgers for baseless Epstein accusations Side hustles won’t save the US Postal Service Appeals court hears Trump immunity claim in federal election subversion case: Listen live Loose parts found in Boeing 737 Max door panels, airlines say Judge Judy endorses Nikki Haley: ‘I truly think she can restore America’ Matthews: The 2024 election results could be challenged — no matter who wins  Hoyer to run for reelection, ending retirement speculation Meta to hide self-harm, eating disorder content from teen users  To halt global deforestation, start with the Home Depot Biden renominates Julie Su for Labor secretary after Senate delay Biden tops Trump by 7 points in New Hampshire survey Haley narrows gap in New Hampshire poll, trails Trump by 20 points Biden aides slam ‘vile’ Trump comments about economy crashing Xi Jinping’s once-unquestioned authority is showing cracks Haley cuts Trump lead to 7 points in New Hampshire: Survey Press: Jan. 6 was no walk in the park   Is America really experiencing a startup ‘boom’?  Majority in new poll says Trump should not get immunity The coming Trump constitutional crisis — and how to avoid it The Red Sea conflict threatens to spread Alaska Air 1282: Man finds passenger’s iPhone, says it’s ‘perfectly’ intact after falling from sky Morning Report — Congress returns to governing amid 2024 politics 5 things to know about Speaker Johnson’s spending deal with Democrats Key Republicans don’t join Trump call to fire Austin  The Memo: For Trump, legal threats become opportunity Speaker Johnson faces conservative unrest over funding deal Trump holds 65-point lead over DeSantis in Nevada GOP caucus: Poll  Supreme Court can’t dodge abortion cases Biden campaign on defense after reelection bid faces scrutiny Haley looks to defy expectations in Iowa New York Times-ChatGPT lawsuit poses new legal threats to artificial intelligence Powell faces partisan potholes as Fed nears soft landing House Democratic campaign arm announces 8-figure diversity outreach effort