The Hill Articles: March 21, 2024

Kansas moves toward restricting DEI in public universities Federal judge tosses lawsuit challenging D.C.’s nonresident voting law US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general 16 Republican AGs sue Biden administration over LNG exports pause Tennessee governor signs bill that protects musicians against artificial intelligence Medicare plans can cover Wegovy — but not for weight loss Ken Buck becomes first Republican to sign Democrats’ discharge petition for Ukraine aid Second flight of US citizens fleeing Haiti arrives in Miami Congress sprints to funding finish line despite conservative outrage Stacey Abrams, Cori Bush join advocates in push for a bigger seat at the table for Black women Senators clash over impact of Dobbs ruling on IVF, other reproductive rights The Switch Up — Black women in politics Rubio says he hasn’t heard from anyone in ‘Trump world’ about possible VP consideration Trump fundraising agreement prioritizes payments to PAC covering legal fees before RNC Progressives slam restrictions on UNRWA funding: ‘Unconscionable’ FAA warns of air travel disruptions in path of April 8 eclipse Protesters interrupt Kyle Rittenhouse’s Turning Point USA speaking appearance  Guggenheim says it ‘did not authorize’ Beyoncé ‘Cowboy Carter’ promo display Social Security head warns against raising retirement age after GOP proposal  Tim Scott, fiancee set their wedding date between RNC, Election Day Biden ad rakes Trump over COVID response 4 years ago US calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza tied to hostage release Menendez won’t file for Democratic primary, opening door to independent run Trump faces asset seizure Putin lost the election Apple faces landmark antitrust suit Trump amps up attacks on electric vehicles, a major Biden priority Proposal in Chicago to change Columbus Drive to Barack Obama Drive draws fury of Italian American group Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders relaunch Green New Deal for housing Evening Report — Feds say Apple created a monopoly with iPhone Medicare to cover obesity drugs, but not for weight loss 5 ways prosecutors say Apple created a smartphone monopoly  Chris Christie not ruling out No Labels bid Biden digs at Trump for ‘being crushed by debt’ Tester scores win on resolution to block beef exports from Paraguay Republicans sue to force DOJ testimony in Hunter Biden investigation Garland says it would’ve been ‘absurd’ for him to block special counsel’s comments on Biden’s memory US sends ship to Gaza with materials to construct pier New Hampshire House votes to ban transgender women and girls from female school sports Bannon to Republicans who back ‘outrageous’ budget bill: ‘You’re done’ Navy fires SEAL commodore in latest high-profile dismissal DMVs across the country experience service outage Rising: March 21, 2024 House set to vote Friday on spending package despite conservative furor: Live coverage Biden judicial pick imperiled after Manchin becomes second Democrat to oppose nomination White House hails first UN AI resolution as ‘landmark achievement’ Democrats unveil measure allowing local authorities to hold immigrants charged with violent crimes Manhattan DA: New documents shouldn’t delay Trump prosecution in hush money case America’s next phase of diplomacy requires more than your average diplomat Man who helped drag officer into crowd on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison Money matters: Biden has massive cash advantage over Trump China will be ready for potential Taiwan invasion by 2027, US admiral warns Man sues multiple women for making negative comments on Facebook dating group Why Trump can’t escape his appellate bond dilemma Mom says she wasn’t informed deaf son was stabbed, hospitalized due to no ASL interpreter Dow closes near 40K as tech rally sets new records US judge cites Dr. Seuss in dismissing Blagojevich suit: ‘Just Go. Go. GO! Yellen, OMB director testify before House on economic outlook: Watch live Biden campaign calls Trump ‘Broke Don’ after he lags in fundraising FBI headquarters funding draws sharp backlash from conservatives Conservatives rail against funding package: ‘An abomination’ Senate-passed radiation legislation left out of House spending bill Biden’s emergency aid request crumbles in Hill pile-up CNBC’s Cramer slams DOJ suit against Apple NY attorney general takes step toward seizing Trump assets White House targets local zoning restrictions in push to address rising housing costs Ghost Army veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal Life expectancy rebounds after 2-year dip Senators unveil bipartisan measure banning Strategic Petroleum Reserve sales to China, Russia, Iran Dems to Johnson: Invite Netanyahu, but pass Ukraine-Israel package Summer coming early? New NOAA forecast map predicts warm 3 months ahead in these states House Democrats demand improvements to CBP One app for asylum-seekers Primary challengers target House Republicans who buck Trump Alina Habba responds to claims Trump is seeking foreign legal funding Psaki: Third-party candidates like RFK Jr. a ‘huge problem’ for Biden 12:30 Report — Congress races to avert a shutdown Senators introduce bill requiring State Department to track deadly street drug Yellen, Senate GOP spar over Biden tax plan I defended the Capitol from Trump’s mob. I know he’s an insurrectionist. US AIDS relief program gets one-year extension in spending bill Trump leadership PAC spent $5.6M on legal expenses in February: FEC filing RFK Jr. has testy interview with NYT: ‘An instrument of the Democratic Party’ Drinking water in US prisons may contain dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’: Study DeSantis signs ban on homeless people camping in Florida public spaces Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump as ‘great white supremacist’ Vance, Whitehouse team up to eliminate tax breaks for corporate consolidation The cultural crusaderism of today’s FCC  Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for first time Trump is losing the cash race to Biden Johnson to invite Netanyahu to address House Energy Department study finds financial benefits from linking offshore wind power projects Patients deserve to know whether private equity owns their health care Former election official convicted of absentee ballot fraud in Milwaukee Transportation Department reviewing airlines’ privacy practices US submits UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release DOJ, 16 states sue Apple for monopolizing smartphone market   A smart device seal of trust brings consumer choice to the 21st century What was the Ghost Army? Black Women in Politics Study finds pythons may provide sustainable meat for food insecurity Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds A triple threat in the Middle East: Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis  Black women in politics: Watch live A forward-thinking strategy to survive and thrive through climate change Biden campaign taunts Trump on low fundraising numbers: ‘He’d fire himself’ Foundation-backed climate lawsuits require transparency California voters approve measure requiring counties to address homelessness crisis Overwhelming majority of AAPI adults in new poll support legalized abortion Five reasons the Trump campaign needs more money — lots more money    What made the cut in Congress’s $1.2 trillion funding deal? Venezuela won’t take its criminals back. So why does Biden keep taking them? Income inequality is gutting the middle class GOP lawmaker: I’m not sure we ever had votes for impeachment To win in Ukraine, target Putin’s energy industry  Gingrich says he hopes Trump will plan speeches in large cities Greg Abbott finally took a side in Texas, and it’s paying off for him Best Buy says it will close 10 to 15 stores in 2024 6 names being floated as potential RFK Jr. VP picks Will Putin risk World War III? Elton John and Bernie Taupin awarded Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize Morning Report — Congress inches closer to a funding deal GOP goes on offense against Democrats on Israel Slotkin neck and neck with GOP rival in Michigan Senate race Trump relationship is litmus test for next Senate GOP leader Boeing under microscope in Washington after high-profile accidents Baldwin narrowly leads Republican in Wisconsin Senate race: Poll Trump tests waters on 15-week abortion ban  Trump amps up attacks on electric vehicles, a major Biden priority Congressional leaders unveil $1.2T funding deal ahead of shutdown threat  Democrats open to loan strategy for Ukraine aid Biden cancels nearly $6B in student debt for 77,700 public service workers GOP primaries flash warning signs for Trump