The Hill Articles: December 17, 2024

Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of bargaining Less than half of Americans say opinion of Trump is favorable: Poll Judge denies Eric Adams’s request to dismiss his bribery charge Biden says there’s ‘no sense of danger’ from drones Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas Burchett says government lying about drone activity: ‘I don’t think they have control of it’ Here’s what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal Government funding deal opens door to move Washington Commanders stadium to DC Lawyer linked to RFK Jr. slams polio vaccine claims GOP senator blocks proposal to protect federal workers from Trump  NASA astronauts stuck in space after Boeing spaceship hit new delay Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown House Intel members downplay drone risks, call for legislation House GOP fumes at Johnson PBMs targeted in health deal Judge denies Trump’s request to advance suit against Bob Woodward Why shooting down mystery drones carries big risks Elite universities including MIT, Georgetown accused in court filing of favoring wealthy in admissions $760M Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs An AI roadmap for Congress Viral study on black kitchen utensils had glaring error, researchers issue correction Hochul calls for abolition of Electoral College Evening Report — Shutdown clock ticks toward Friday deadline DOE says unrestricted natural gas exports would spike prices Lawmakers seek to rein in PBMs as part of spending bill’s sweeping health deal Bragg says Mangione ‘intended to evoke terror’ in CEO shooting Tax brackets and more are changing in 2024, 2025: What to know Tuberville: Trump and RFK Jr. came to ‘agreement’ on abortion What we know about the victims in Wisconsin Christian school shooting GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work Madison police chief says alleged motive of Wisconsin Christian school shooting suspect seemed to be ‘combination of factors’ Bush, Obama alumni ask Biden administration to ease up on Cuba before Trump takes office McCaul says Pelosi ‘lost her footing’ then fell down marble staircase Energy Department says unrestricted natural gas exports would spike prices How to claim a 2nd payment from the Equifax data breach settlement Grand jury indicts UnitedHealthcare CEO suspect on first-degree murder Nadler slams Texas attorney general for ‘draconian crusade’ in NY abortion pill lawsuit Surgeons implant new kind of engineered pig kidney Billionaire Reid Hoffman: Odds of Trump retaliation ‘greater than 50 percent’  Hunter dies after bear falls on him: Virginia officials Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm Rear seat belt reminders to be required in 2027 Watch live: Congressional leaders host menorah-lighting ceremony ahead of Hanukkah Lawmakers unveil draft paid family leave bills Senate GOP blocks last-ditch votes on Biden finance nominees ‘Pod Save America’ host: ‘Biden seems to be disappearing from the public stage’ Rising: December 17, 2024 Biden endorses congressional stock trading ban Van Hollen, Graham threaten sanctions on Turkey to achieve ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish allies 19 percent in new survey have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency Florida Democrat shuts down speculation he will serve as Trump FEMA chief Equality Caucus chair tells ‘idiots’ who claimed Wisconsin shooter was trans to ‘f‑‑‑ off’ The Cuban people deserve better. Here’s what President Biden can do Republican enthusiasm for Trump policies surges ahead of second term: Survey Netanyahu says Israel will occupy border territory in Syria for now Government shutdown deadline looms as Paul threatens to delay funding package Biden and Trump must work together to deter an attack on Taiwan   Trump’s NSA pick Waltz does 44 pushups after Army’s loss to Navy Michigan state lawmaker passes on DNC chair position Hawley pitches massive increase to child tax credit Nancy Mace says mysterious drones could be from ‘outer space’ Harris challenges young Americans: ‘Stay in the fight’ 12:30 Report — Trump sues over infamous Iowa poll; lawmakers race to funding deadline Brazen, mysterious ‘drone’ incursions now a major crisis  Trump: Merchan ‘completely disrespected’ Supreme Court with hush money ruling Connolly defeats Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel Huffman unanimously elected new Natural Resources ranking member Speaker Johnson’s CR text faces criticism from GOP members Trump is revving up his tariff war — here’s what you need to know  Biden administration offers California’s PG&E up to $15B loan to boost climate resilience Shock poll: 41 percent of young voters find killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO acceptable GOP senator: Federal employees will help DOGE push Live updates: Lawmakers race to avert shutdown; drone briefing set for House panel Democrats investing $100K in Virginia ahead of special legislative elections Government-run health care systems also deny or delay treatment  House Republicans fume at Speaker Johnson over handling of CR: ‘A total dumpster fire’ Senate may be forced into weekend work, warns Thune Warren asks for conflict-of-interest rules covering Musk Craig wins seat to lead Dems on House Agriculture Committee 2 charged in deadly drone attack on US soldiers in Jordan Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees Scarborough: Trump media lawsuits ‘all going to get thrown out’ Emanuel lays into Dems for ‘missing the moment’ with voters Netanyahu spokesperson denies Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire push The Conrad Rule is the answer to our budget reconciliation woes  Watch: Harris gives remarks in Maryland focused on next generation of leaders Trust in court system at record low: Gallup Russian general accused of chemical weapon use killed by Moscow bomb Mangione was concerned about harms from ‘shallow entertainment’: Journalist House task force releases sweeping end-of-year report on AI DHS overhauls H-1B visa program Peter Navarro: Let Trump ‘do his thing’ with China ‘to get the best deals for America’ Europe’s increasingly volatile industrial doom loop  Watch live: House Dems hold press conference as potential shutdown inches closer CNN: Freed Syrian prisoner in report was intelligence officer Trump calls Canadian minister’s behavior ‘totally toxic’ Jill Biden says she’s taught final class at Virginia community college Former Harris campaign official: ‘No value’ in speaking to mainstream newspapers US Embassy seriously damaged in Vanuatu earthquake Watch: House Republicans hold presser as government shutdown looms Donald Trump makes Christmas shopping easy!  Madison police chief: Authorities investigating how 15-year-old school shooter obtained gun Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work John Kirby drone statement ‘very misleading at best’: New Jersey rep GOP rep won’t ‘sit on committees or participate in the caucus’ to focus on DOGE Is Luigi Mangione a new type of lone wolf? How much impact could RFK Jr have as the head of HHS?  Nothing indicates ‘public safety risk’ from drone sightings: Kirby The free world is the big loser in South Korea’s impeachment crisis Madison shooting ‘should not be happening’: Ex-Sandy Hook cop Bud Light no longer the best-selling draft beer at bars, data suggests Jill Jacobson, actress who appeared on ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Falcon Crest,’ dies at 70 Trump should warn that the economy might get worse before it gets better  Morning Report — Trump slows his promises clock Bottom Line: Toy group taps Trump alum for tariff fight Tax lobbyists worry border bill could derail reform efforts Affirmative action fight moves to military academies 4 factors influence the race to pick a new Democratic leader Trump tariff plan threatens to drive up gas prices Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth ABC News settlement with Trump sends chill through media Here are The Hill’s Changemakers 2024 Democrats divided over Biden administration response to reported drone sightings The Hill’s Changemakers: Sean O’Brien, Teamsters president The Hill’s Changemakers: José Andrés, celebrity chef and activist The Hill’s Changemakers: Ella Milman, mother of freed US hostage Evan Gershkovich The Hill’s Changemakers: Shawn Fain, UAW president The Hill’s Changemakers: Nichole Berlie, NewsNation anchor The Hill’s Changemakers: Katie Phang, MSNBC host The Hill’s Changemakers: Trey Yingst, Fox News correspondent The Hill’s Changemakers: Dana Bash, CNN anchor The Hill’s Changemakers: Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) The Hill’s Changemakers: Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) The Hill’s Changemakers: Sarah McBride, congresswoman-elect The Hill’s Changemakers: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) The Hill’s Changemakers: Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) The Hill’s Changemakers: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) The Hill’s Changemakers: Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester, senators-elect The Hill’s Changemakers: Mike Johnson, Speaker The Hill’s Changemakers: John Thune, future Senate majority leader The Hill’s Changemakers: Dara Lindenbaum, FEC commissioner The Hill’s Changemakers: Lina Khan, FTC chair The Hill’s Changemakers: Elise Stefanik, UN ambassador nominee The Hill’s Changemakers: Susie Wiles, future White House chief of staff The Hill’s Changemakers: Close Up Foundation The Hill’s Changemakers: President-elect Trump Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage