The Hill Articles: March 1, 2024

Arizona lawmaker calls O’Connor ‘undistinguished jurist’ in rejecting Statuary Hall honor Hasan vows to cover Trump legal cases differently: ‘We will stop with this charade’ Hasan says launching own media company means ‘I’m my own boss’ Fishermen in Alaska locate possible balloon debris Deaths linked to excessive drinking surged during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC Haley on if Trump would obey Constitution: ‘I don’t know’  Education Department launching an investigation into death of Nex Benedict Lake nabs endorsements from Ernst, Risch, Cornyn in Arizona Senate race Biden signs stopgap funding bill, punting shutdown threat Biden tightens chemical safety rule loosened by Trump Boeing in talks to rebuy manufacturer linked to mid-air blowout Paramedic in Elijah McClain’s death sentenced to 5 years in prison Health Care — CDC drops COVID isolation guidance   US to airdrop aid into Gaza District court blocks Texas AG demand for documents on trans youth Evening Report — The government has money … for now Haley hits male politicians for ‘demonizing’ abortion issue with talk of bans DeSantis vetoes Florida bill banning social media accounts for kids under 16 Musk sues OpenAI, its CEO Wisconsin high court rejects bid to revisit congressional maps Judge denies AstraZeneca’s lawsuit against Medicare negotiation Jill Biden blasts Trump as ‘dangerous to women and to our families’ Both heroes and mediocrities will decide the fate of Ukraine Trump, Georgia attorneys clash in final Fani Willis disqualification arguments Manchin on No Labels: ‘They need to take a hard look’ about whether they will be a spoiler New York AG Letitia James threatens ‘decisive legal action’ over county’s transgender athlete ban Murkowski, Collins back Haley in GOP primary Maryland Senate leader says text alert system in works following Capitol lockdown Biden tops Trump by 4 points in Virginia poll Lee’s Senate campaign introduces sweeping climate and environment plan Rick Scott ‘seriously considering’ run for Senate GOP leader Ex-ambassador to Russia commends Navalny funeral attendants for ‘incredible bravery’ The real issues IVF legislation should address School choice is on the GOP primary ballot in Texas Biden campaign, reproductive rights groups hit Trump after he raises 15-week abortion ban Navalny’s widow offers tribute: ‘Don’t know how to live without you’ RuPaul: US ‘moments from f‑‑‑ing civil war’ Activists now facing felony charges in red powder attack on US Constitution US to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza, Biden says Environmental leaders discuss barriers, ways forward during panel on climate policy Disparities persist 60 years after passage of Civil Rights Act, report finds X revives policy targeting deadnaming, misgendering  Biden signs stopgap bill to extend funding deadline Biden should put on his dancing shoes and woo nonpartisan voters Major pharmacy chains to begin selling abortion pill CDC ending five-day COVID isolation guidance FEC allows candidates to more easily pay themselves from campaign funds Rising: March 1, 2024 Smallpox is still a threat to America, 40 years after its eradication Haley in new interview says she’s not ‘anti-Trump,’ ahead of Super Tuesday Menendez co-defendant pleads guilty to 7 counts 12:30 Report — Congress averts another shutdown Georgia state House passes bill allowing police to arrest anyone suspected of being in country illegally China space threat growing at ‘breathtaking pace’: Space Command chief White House news briefing: Watch live Nuclear weapons are expensive, but how much is too much?  Meta ending Facebook News tab in US, Australia Former GOP presidential candidate Francis Suarez endorses Trump Dozens of Democrats backing ‘temporary pause’ in Gaza fighting for hostage release Late-night shows are hot again: What that could mean ahead of November Garvey now in statistical tie with Schiff in California Senate race: Poll New York man sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering woman in SUV who pulled into his driveway IRS reform has arrived: How new funding is fast-tracking progress Eagle plaques on houses have a meaning: Do you qualify for one? Nearly two-thirds of Americans say reducing influence of political spending is a top priority: Poll Biden dog Commander: Gone from the White House, but not its official Easter eggs Texas court dismisses Paxton lawsuit against Yelp over crisis pregnancy center labeling Senate Democrat calls Trump border speech ‘disgusting’ and ‘racist’ Judge hears closing arguments in Fani Willis disqualification hearing: Watch live The current SBA administrator is the best ever — here’s how she can be even better  1 in 8 worldwide qualify as obese: Research Pacific storm prompts blizzard warning, avalanche watch for Sierra Nevada The world’s descent to hell in a handbasket exists mostly on the news Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging contract breach Turkey and Hungary have much to fear from Putin’s predations Mehdi Hasan: Biden risks ‘future of American democracy’ for Netanyahu and ‘fascists in Israel’ Hawley vents frustration to McConnell in tense Capitol meeting Why people in their 50s and 60s are the hottest hires for 2024 Judge rules Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to vote is not discriminatory Biden tightens chemical plant safety rules rolled back under Trump Community policing works when there’s a Black community buy-in Does the public have a right to a speedy trial in the Trump case?  How concerned should investors be about the Western alliance? ‘Sad news’: Grassley mourns Caitlin Clark’s decision to declare for WNBA draft Georgia judge to hear final statements over Fani Willis disqualification Brazil’s Lula, a Putin apologist, launches a shameful crusade against Israel Navalny funeral marked by heavy turnout, police presence Don’t let partisan politics kill the State of the Union  We know how to save children from failing schools, so why don’t we do it? Milestone in 2024: The year Hispanics vote in larger numbers than Blacks Morning Report — Biden, Trump duel over border during separate Texas stops Biden to sell first-term accomplishments and future agenda at State of the Union GOP senators face Trump civil war with McConnell retiring  Far from the border, Mexico’s safest state is moving closer to the US Democrats press GOP on IVF after Alabama ruling Michigan ‘uncommitted’ vote fuels hope for third-party advocates Harvard faces subpoena deadline in House antisemitism probe. Here’s what to know