The Hill Articles: March 6, 2024

FDA finds lead contamination in certain ground cinnamon products, asks manufacturers to voluntarily recall items Better weather forecasts key to battling billion-dollar disasters, experts tell House panel Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers into law Libertarian chair: No decision on RFK Jr. U.S. appeals court dismissed child labor case against major tech companies, including Apple and Google Authorities name former GOP congressional candidate as suspect in potential murder Florida Senate passes bill banning local heat protections for workers Democratic lawmakers wear blue in show of solidarity with Israeli hostages New York county executive sues state AG over order to repeal transgender athlete ban Minority business agency must serve all races, a federal judge rules Houthi attacks kills at least 3 on commercial vessel, a first Trump has choice to make when it comes to Haley voters Rubio, Florida lawmakers ask Biden for $725 million for Everglades restoration Speaker Johnson urges GOP lawmakers to maintain decorum at State of the Union Health Care — Biden’s focus on health care costs These two Democrats voted against spending bill, citing firearms provision Cenk Uygur drops long-shot presidential bid House members uncertain PBM reform will pass this session As Biden preps sunny State of the Union, campaign has dire Trump warnings for Latinos Max could be next streaming service to crack down on password sharing Nvidia’s rise House passes $450B-plus funding package Biden campaign tries to court Haley supporters, says Trump is driving them away SEC finalizes weakened climate disclosure rule Gaetz accuses Jack Smith of election interference in DOJ complaint Lower Colorado River Basin states submit competing water conservation plan as deadline looms Should you change your Facebook, Instagram password after outages? Exchange programs are the long game of investing in the best and brightest of a country Evening Report — Biden, Trump barrel toward round two after Haley drops campaign Families join lawmakers to call for release of hostages in Gaza ahead of State of the Union The power of Congress’s purse is facing heightened scrutiny Huge anti-crime bill clears DC Council Whale species thought to be extinct in Atlantic Ocean seen off Massachusetts coast Few Americans want the US to take a more active role in global problem-solving: Poll Boeing hasn’t provided documentation about panel that blew out in midair: NTSB chair Is GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson too MAGA for North Carolina? 24 states sue EPA over air pollution limit Earmark for Philly LGBTQ center pulled over ‘kink’ parties House approves spending package to avert shutdown Trump says he’s going to do a ‘Play by Play’ of State of the Union Arizona governor appoints first heat adviser after record summer temps Biden to focus on drug prices, health costs during State of the Union Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to assaulting Capitol officers with flagpole, baton Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved ‘Uncommitted’ push in Minnesota scores 11 delegates McConnell pans ‘totally inappropriate’ idea of term limits for Senate GOP leaders Trump thanks McConnell for his endorsement This boring election cycle is a challenge for the media — and they’re failing GOP asks Hunter Biden to appear for March 20 public hearing Raskin: GOP being reduced to a ‘cult of authoritarian personality’ Republican lawmakers suggest Podesta appointment unlawful without Senate confirmation New poll identifies Black women’s top issues ahead of 2024 Americans should stand with Israel against Iran’s terror network  German man got 217 COVID-19 vaccinations. Researchers say he’s fine 2024 GOP primary endorsements: Where they stand The Biden-Trump matchup is already roiling the energy industry Fed chief caught in partisan battle over rate cuts as election looms Puerto Rico waits anxiously for EPA power plant approval Appeals court upholds Michael Avenatti’s conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels Biden cannot ignore the Latino State of the Union Haley throws in the towel Women take on more unpaid elder care than men, report shows 10 states file legal challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule Defense attorney details Fani Willis relationship probe to Georgia Senate committee National Guard members to patrol NYC subways, Hochul says Texas man arrested, accused of trying to scam George Santos, Danny Masterson Here’s who is running for president in 2024 Three key questions about Netanyahu’s ‘day after’ plan for Gaza  Tim Tebow testifies before Congress on combatting child exploitation Kinzinger blasts Trump for calling US third-world country: ‘Eat dirt scumbag’ At least 3 sailors killed on commercial vessel in Houthi attack: CENTCOM House to vote on averting partial government shutdown: Watch live Is it long COVID or long vax? Does the government want to know? Dozens of Democrats say Rafah invasion could violate Biden conditions on aid to Israel New iPhone update improves ‘Stolen Device Protection’: How to turn it on Dean Phillips drops long-shot bid, backs Biden Why the war in Gaza won’t thwart Biden’s reelection Julie Johnson poised for victory in Texas primary, set to be first LGBTQ Congress member from the South Advocates to press Biden for action on medical debt in ad campaign 12:30 Report — Haley drops out; Biden loses to no-namer We need to talk about antisemitism on all campuses, not just the elite ones  Foo Fighters detour to DC to support health care price transparency Rising: March 6 2024 Prescribing PBM Reform: Accelerating Transparency with Bipartisan Action GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff in Texas Suspected Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden causes reported fatalities Speaker Johnson on Biden, Trump race: ‘We like that rematch’ Greene tells reporter to ‘f‑‑‑ off’ after question about Jewish space lasers SEC finalizes weakened rule to make companies disclose climate information New York reinstituting bag checks in fight against subway crime Texas Republicans to introduce resolution opposing adding ERCOT to national grid Texas GOP leaders begin purge of Republicans who defied them Toyota plant in Missouri launches union drive as UAW aims to expand Bipartisan group pitches border-Ukraine bill as ‘pressure point’ on GOP leaders White House press briefing: Watch live The Supreme Court’s ruling on a century-old statute could take away your rights — we should all be worried.  Why gas prices are rising ahead of spring break travel — and when relief could come Navalny’s widow calls for supporters to protest presidential election Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee fends off primary challenge in Texas after mayoral loss Russian missile nearly hits Zelensky’s motorcade Biden rule threatens to throw independent contracting into disarray White House hails ‘important and welcome’ bill that could ban TikTok  Musk says he won’t spend on presidential race after reports of Trump meeting  Plan ahead: TSA says spring break travel trending nearly 6% higher this year Republican derailed by ballot fraud claims poised for return to Congress California won’t have a female senator for the first time in 3 decades Senate Dem to vote against funding bill over GOP gun provision Education Committee GOP chair calls Harvard response to antisemitism subpoenas ‘useless’ South Carolina Republican to back Trump amid news of Haley dropping out Upper Colorado River Basin states push for long-term guidelines based on real-time water conditions Will presidents be kings? The Supreme Court seems to be leaning that way. McConnell endorses Trump for president as Haley suspends campaign Haley suspends campaign: It’s up to Trump to ‘earn’ my supporters’ votes Biden: There is a place for Haley supporters in my campaign Trump slams Haley then invites her supporters to back his campaign Latino environmental group launches pro-Biden State of the Union ad OpenAI fires back after Musk lawsuit Powell: Fed needs ‘greater confidence’ before cutting rates Nikki Haley ends bid for GOP presidential nomination: Watch live Sayonara, Sinema: Good riddance to bad Democrats  Whelan says Navalny’s death behind bars ‘extremely troubling’ Fed chair Jerome Powell testifies before House Financial Services Committee: Watch live Abbott, insurgent Republicans win big in Texas ITK Q&A: Fox News late-night host Jimmy Failla on aiming for bipartisan laughs, his ‘performative anger’ pet peeve and his surprising pick for funniest politician Maddow says MSNBC ‘irresponsible’ to broadcast Trump victory speech Moore defeats Carl in GOP member-on-member race in Alabama Reality is forcing Biden to roll back his electric vehicle mandate Ukraine first lady declines State of the Union invitation RFK Jr. says campaign has qualified for Nevada general election ballot Trump calls Haley ‘crazy’ and ‘a very angry person’ Tester invites Montana veteran exposed to toxins to State of the Union Phillips notes uncommitted, Haley have more appeal to Democratic loyalists than he does House to vote on spending package to avert shutdown: Live coverage Georgia senate committee hears from lawyer who surfaced Willis, Wade romance: watch live Deepfakes: Antisemitism’s new calling card is hiding in plain sight Our country relies on satellites — we’re in big trouble if Russia takes them out  Rove says Trump Team ‘ought to be concerned’ after Super Tuesday ‘Uncommitted’ racks up more than 45K votes in Minnesota Democratic primary Prescribing PBM reform, accelerating transparency with bipartisan action: Watch live Tester, Sheehy locked in a tight race for Montana Senate seat: Poll Don’t buy into the border bill, no matter how hard Biden tries to sell it  Haley to exit 2024 race, clearing path for Trump’s nomination Morning Report — Trump, Biden rematch; Haley to bow out Trump wins Alaska GOP primary Dueling narratives will be on display in audience of State of the Union Democrats ready to hit panic button in Trump-Biden race Fani Willis romance controversy faces fresh scrutiny in Georgia All eyes on Biden as he faces critical moment at State of the Union Conservatives struggle to find legal avenues against Biden’s revamped student debt relief How Nvidia became the powerhouse chipmaker of the AI craze Plutonium pit ‘panic’ threatens America’s nuclear ambitions Lobbying World: Herrera Beutler joins eHealth advisory committee Special Report: Nuclear Impact Manufacturing investment hit new peak in January as Biden bets on green transition Biden campaign memo calls Trump ‘wounded, dangerous and unpopular’ general election candidate Black voters in key swing states want to see criminal justice reform: Poll Has Japan softened Rahm Emanuel? Not likely The 4 biggest Super Tuesday surprises Winners and losers from Super Tuesday 5 takeaways from Super Tuesday  Super Tuesday recap: Trump, Biden solidify path to nominations; Haley takes a win Contested Democratic primary in Alabama heads to runoff Graham: ‘Policy contest’ best way to secure Haley voters for Trump Law enforcement officers involved in Uvalde shooting response failure win their primaries