The Hill Articles: March 7, 2024

Farah Griffin criticizes GOP for putting Britt in kitchen: ‘Bizarre’ Thune on Ukraine: ‘America cannot retreat from the world stage’ White House hits Britt on border security, abortion rights after State of the Union response Biden goes after Trump in strikingly political State of the Union address Speaker Johnson grimaces, shakes head through heavily political Biden address Conservative group says it will spend $10 million on Cruz’s reelection State of the Union Republican response from Katie Britt Biden calls on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act Joe Biden goes to war for democracy  Biden knocks Trump’s immigration rhetoric, but calls accused killer ‘an illegal’ Biden uses State of the Union to call on Congress to send him border bill Biden spars with Greene over immigration, Laken Riley during State of the Union George Santos announces surprise congressional run during State of the Union More than half of Asian New Yorkers experienced race-related hate in the past year, study shows Pennsylvania SOTU guest ‘a little disappointed’ by lack of progress on rail safety Haley voters almost twice as likely to vote for Biden than Trump: Poll Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is designated survivor for 2024 State of the Union Rupert Murdoch engaged for sixth time Biden gives State of the Union address to a divided Congress: Watch live Louisiana governor issues a disaster declaration for the crawfish industry Drugmaker caps its inhalers at $35 a month  State of the Union Address, what to expect: Watch live Bill would require chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming Abbott says nothing Biden can say at SOTU will undo damage done by border policy  Radiation compensation bill clears Senate DEI killed the CHIPS Act Santos to make surprise appearance at Capitol for State of the Union Army lieutenant colonel dies in noncombat incident in Israel Trump’s hush money judge orders jurors’ identities be kept secret Biden to swipe at Trump in State of the Union Biden to pitch new tax hikes Tim Scott says Biden should start ‘apology tour’ at State of the Union address US pushes to increase Gaza aid Judge refuses to delay Trump’s $83M judgment in Carroll defamation case  ‘Fast food is becoming a luxury’: Five Guys criticized after receipt goes viral House panel advances TikTok ban Smith combats Trump’s efforts to toss Mar-a-Lago documents case State of the Union Watch Party  Gingrich suggests Biden’s biggest State of the Union challenge will be keeping up his energy GOP group spending $1M to back primary challenges against incumbents over immigration Concern about COVID reaches record low across political spectrum: Survey Evening Report — Everything to know about Biden’s State of the Union address Chamber, business groups sue CFPB over credit card late fee cap Letitia James booed in speech to NYC firefighters Greene on Speaker Johnson’s call for decorum: ‘Depends on what the president has to say’ RSV shot for infants 90 percent effective against hospitalizations: CDC Biden makes his pitch to America with SOTU Texas student suspended over his hair to attend SOTU as Congressional Black Caucus guest Senate passes stand-alone bill to extend, expand compensation for radiation victims Mike Johnson says Congress won’t deal with key IVF question Airport self-screening security lanes being tested in Las Vegas House panel unanimously advances bipartisan bill that could ban TikTok   Haitian advocates call for US policy reset as crisis deepens White House hits Johnson for uncertainty on IVF ruling Buttigieg: Concerns around IVF treatments should not ‘be decided by politicians’ Sherrod Brown raises nearly $6M in 2 months amid Ohio Senate race Winter storms help end ‘snow drought’ across parts of the US West Republicans advance 2025 budget blueprint ahead of Biden’s State of the Union  Powell: ‘There will be bank failures’ caused by commercial real estate losses Let’s not thank Alabama Most voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people: Poll Chris Cuomo, Tucker Carlson to sit for one-on-one conversation on NewsNation Trump urges political adviser to run for House seat in Georgia House Democrats press SpaceX on Russia’s alleged use of Starlink terminals House passes immigration bill named after slain Georgia student Laken Riley Corporate America must step up to save the child tax credit ‘We’re doing the best of anybody’: Powell delivers sunny economic outlook to Congress EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered cars within 3 years, market research firm says Barrasso says he’s locked down enough votes to become Senate GOP whip Rising: March 7, 2024 McCaul postpones Blinken contempt markup after secretary agrees to produce documents Drugmaker will cap inhaler costs at $35 per month amid scrutiny Pence hits Biden in op-ed ahead of State of the Union A Nikki Haley write-in campaign can save the GOP from itself House panel passes measure blocking Biden administration from finalizing nursing home staffing rule White House press secretary laughs at ‘Morning Joe’ praise of Biden Youngkin throws support behind Trump: ‘It’s time to unite’ Former US attorney general dishes on time as designated survivor under Bush Hogan dodges questions on codifying Roe, in vitro fertilization SC Republican lawmakers ask court to put congressional map back into effect Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after damning report on White House conduct A continuing resolution circus under a big top dome Yellen warns Congress stalling Ukraine aid is ‘nothing short of a gift’ for Putin Congressional Black Caucus asks Garland to protect DEI programs  Americans see ‘state of the union’ as divided, but economic views tick up: Poll 12:30 Report — Biden’s big moment Biden vs. Trump, again. Ain’t America great? Texas Democrat urges Biden to call for Gaza cease-fire in State of the Union address Utility provider says massive Texas wildfire may have started at its facilities Majority in New Jersey says Menendez should resign now: Survey Biden takes advice ahead of SOTU from fictional presidents, including Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas Biden to announce US military-led mission to build port on Gaza coast to boost aid What happened to the lend-lease option for Ukraine? Steve Bannon to Haley: ‘We don’t need your endorsement’ Sweden officially joins NATO after decades of neutrality Russia sends warning to US ambassador ahead of elections TikTok urges users to call Congress, stop ‘TikTok shutdown’ In Shinzo’s shadow, Japan fears ‘if Trump’  Fulton County ethics board drops Fani Willis complaints from hearing Hogan says he won’t vote for Trump amid GOP Senate bid NY Times: Trump as GOP nominee in 2024 a ‘tragedy’ for America Forever postage stamp commemorates Betty Ford The Supreme Court was right not to disqualify Trump — and will be right to rule against Trump on immunity Single LSD dose provides lasting anxiety relief: Research ‘Never lost hope’: Florida woman reunited with dog in Tampa after 10 years apart Chinese national charged with stealing Google AI secrets Alabama fertility clinics restarting IVF treatments after new law gives legal cover Biden wins Hawaii Democratic primary Heat record broken for ninth consecutive month Why educators should embrace artificial intelligence Gaza cease-fire appears unlikely before Ramadan West Virginia governor signs measure lifting limits on OTC cold and allergy medication purchases The State of the Union is divided, but there’s one place Biden can find middle ground  House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on weaponization of government: Watch live George Conway’s advice for Biden’s State of the Union: ‘He just has to be normal’ Do you earn enough to ‘live comfortably’ in these US cities? Maine mass shooter had traumatic brain injury, scan shows Charles Barkley: Any Black person who wears Trump mug shot shirt ‘a freakin’ idiot’ Baldwin unveils first ad in Wisconsin Senate battle Think your ‘beer buddy candidate’ will represent your interests? Think again.  Fewer Americans list China’s economic power as critical threat: Gallup Biden, Trump to hold dueling campaign events in Georgia Fed Chair Powell testifies before Senate Banking Committee: Watch live Porter doubles down on claims California Senate race was ‘rigged by billionaires’ after loss Pro-Trump super PAC ad questions if Biden can survive second term Toobin on Trump paying legal judgments: ‘I think foreign is his only option’ Hawley bill gives radiation exposure victims another chance at expanded compensation How tech giants must change to comply with Europe’s new regulations  Political earthquake in Texas: Austin’s oligarchy cracked on Tuesday 8 teens hurt in shooting at Philadelphia bus stop Foreign media is banned from Gaza. Biden should press Israel for access. Biden’s blind-faith embrace of Israel is ruining America’s image in the Middle East DeSantis knocks Haley for not endorsing Trump Washington should disentangle itself from the Middle East  Trump calls for debates with Biden after skipping GOP events States are trying to ban lab-grown meat. It’s a dumb mistake. Macron has started something with his brilliant little blunder Jury convicts armorer in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin Morning Report — Biden to make case for a second term tonight Katie Britt set to enter national stage with State of the Union response  Sinema exit could put Senate filibuster in peril Senate GOP divided over how tightly to embrace Trump 5 things to watch for in Biden’s State of the Union Biden’s pathetic price-gouging ploy won’t work  Sen. Mike Braun leads Indiana GOP primary for governor: Poll Black leaders highlight legacy of Bloody Sunday ahead of Biden’s State of the Union  Bracing for impact: America’s nuclear modernization takes a local toll Only 12 percent of voters primarily motivated by abortion: Poll Here’s who will attend the State of the Union as guests of the White House Biden to highlight plans to deny tax breaks to wealthy companies, raise corporate tax rate in State of the Union 5 things to know about the economy under Biden