The Hill Articles: May 16, 2024

House panels vote to hold Garland in contempt  Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett Swalwell slams GOP lawmakers for going to see Trump trial California bill that would have banned selling anti-aging skin products to young kids fails to advance  Fox anchor applauds Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s controversial remarks Texas Democrat accuses Abbott of ‘alliance with white nationalists’ over pardon Former McCain, Sinema backers to host fundraiser for Gallego Port of San Diego declares emergency over invasive seaweed in southern bay Consumer bureau case divides SCOTUS conservatives These 16 House Democrats bucked Biden, party leadership on Israel bill Kristi Noem doubles down on cartels being in SD reservations Michael Cohen takes heat: 5 takeaways from Day 18 of the Trump trial Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub Trump: Putin, Xi planning to ‘do damage’ while ‘I’m sitting here in an icebox’ Biden formally moves to reclassify marijuana Trump uses CNN commentator to argue he should be found not guilty Congressional Black Caucus: Public trust ‘broken’ after police killing of Roger Fortson US readies more aid for Gaza Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 West Virginia candidate suffers snake bites removing campaign signs Missouri’s attorney general accuses Kansas City of doxxing Chiefs kicker Schumer’s AI roadmap falls flat with advocates ‘That was a lie!’ Trump attorney blows up at Michael Cohen during hush money trial House passes GOP bill to undo Biden’s weapons freeze to Israel Evening Report — Cohen faces questions about background, past lies Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried? EU investigating Meta over addictive effects of Facebook, Instagram on children Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket Clyburn seeking to bolster Biden support among Black voters with swing-state tour Abbott pardons army sergeant sentenced to 25 years after murdering BLM protester 3 North Koreans, 1 American accused by DOJ of ‘staggering fraud’ involving Fortune 500 companies Will Trump take the stand? Workplace flexibility is the most used, wanted benefit among caregivers: AARP Vance claps back at Romney over Trump-related criticism Tensions boil over as Michael Cohen, Trump attorney spar during cross-exam Farah Griffin: Cohen denying desire for White House role made ‘my jaw hit the floor’ Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign Rent has risen faster than wages in most US cities Republican Jewish Coalition commits to raising $5M for Trump reelection Advocates warn Schumer’s AI ‘roadmap’ doesn’t go far enough   Warren celebrates CFPB win at Supreme Court, warns of more challenges The right US-China policy prioritizes collaboration despite competition House passes TICKET Act targeting concert ‘hidden fees’ We should plug the safety net’s biggest hole Whoopi Goldberg on Harrison Butker remarks: ‘These are his beliefs and he’s welcome to them’ Senators allege partisan politics, double standards in response to FDIC scandal Tester on suggestion immigration bill support motivated by election-year politics: ‘Bulls—‘ Rising: May 16, 2024 New York dog gets City Council citation for rat kills in war against vermin Our underappreciated care workforce is getting a boost but deserves more  Students missing school can have a snowball effect Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school’s president Biden announces ‘major step’ toward reclassifying marijuana Who are Trump’s top VP contenders?  Kerry Washington, Adam Kinzinger to help lead poll worker recruitment effort CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters Democrats cheer after Supreme Court rejects challenge to consumer bureau Why Georgia just branded me a ‘foreign agent’ In California, otters are turning to tools to eat prey in Monterey Bay Democrats rally against GOP Israel bill as leaders crack whip Hogan backs codifying Roe v. Wade, calls himself ‘pro-choice’ These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration Carter Center CEO says ‘no significant change’ in Jimmy Carter’s condition: AJC Congress’s AM radio stance proves it’s in tune with public safety  Boebert heckled in New York while defending Trump Trump brushes off Haley primary voters: ‘Those voters are all coming to me’ Britt: High maternal mortality rate ‘American issue,’ not Democrat or Republican  Chargers mock Harrison Butker after remarks about women giving up careers The US has approved more flights for China, but the real winner is Russia  Trump says he’d have ‘no problem’ having RFK Jr. on debate stage if he meets threshold Beyoncé, ESPN gave Harris tickets, disclosure shows House GOP looks to undercut McCarthy-Biden deal for 2025 funding Gaetz echoes Trump’s Proud Boys call to ‘stand back and stand by’ amid courthouse appearance House Republicans introduce measure to overturn nursing home staffing rule 12:30 Report — Michael Cohen’s feisty testimony White House holds briefing after Biden meeting with Brown v. Board plaintiffs: Watch live Ethnic strife is tearing Ethiopia apart, but America can help end it Moms Matter: Closing the Maternal Mental Health Gap  Trump says ‘good chance’ he will announce VP pick at GOP convention in July Raskin presses insurers, PBMs on free contraception coverage US soldier pleads guilty in theft case: Russian media DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law Cardi B on Biden: ‘People got betrayed’ Don’t be fooled by college protests, Gen Z wants dialogue on Israel and Palestine Trump asks NY high court to intervene in gag order fight Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling Everyday citizens have abandoned Biden. When will America’s elites?  GOP lawmaker says Biden ‘must’ve been jacked up’ during State of the Union Schumer’s slow-walk on AI ‘regulation’ is a nothing but a boon for Big Tech  Dow passes 40,000 for first time Three-quarters of Texans think ‘extreme conservative agenda’ has captured state, poll finds Fox poll shows Trump leading Biden by 1 point; holds bigger lead with RFK Jr. Supreme Court upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding, rejecting GOP challenge The Antisemitism Awareness Act bars the teaching of modern Jewish history Biden campaign agrees to CBS-hosted VP debate At least 9 GOP lawmakers are at Trump trial, which could be a problem for Republicans US military anchors pier to Gaza; aid expected within days New Miss USA crowned after previous winner resigned for mental health If you want to make the world a better place, focus on women  Chicago mayor ‘confident’ DNC will be safe Financial regulators testify before Senate as FDIC chair under scrutiny: Watch live Budget Act dead at 50 — or is it incognito? San Francisco city program gives free booze to alcoholics Lara Trump says debates ‘rigged so heavily’ in Biden’s favor NewsNation sends letter demanding access to Gaza for journalists The Michael Cohen media grift reaches its climax Hogan highlights compliments from Democrats in new ad Biden invokes executive privilege on special counsel recording demanded by GOP Lawmakers urge financial regulators to take action on banking discrimination Campus protesters need to learn some civics before they protest ‘Forever chemicals’ entering Great Lakes through precipitation and air: Study Republicans are already trying to undermine the 2024 election  Moms Matter — Closing the Maternal Mental Health Gap: Watch live Slovakia prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt MOMS Act is truly pro-life, for mother and child ‘Battered bastards of Kharkiv’ — could this become Ukraine’s Bastogne? Pilot at Texas Air Force base dies after ejection incident: ‘This is a devastating loss’ Throw out COVID-19 tests made by Cue Health, FDA warns Morning Report — The motivations behind the Biden-Trump debates Democrats hungry for Biden-Trump debate Lobbying World: Fudge finds a new home after departing Biden admin Here are the prominent Republicans backing Biden over Trump Republican chair investigating Chamber of Commerce in seismic K Street shift How AI could make workers more productive – but paid less The Memo: Why Biden and Trump agreed to debate Biden administration ends solar tariff exemption Biden has become detached from economic reality