The Hill Articles: December 30, 2024

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has ‘great meeting’ with Trump House Republican says he’s still not a firm yes on Johnson for Speaker Ford’s X account calls Israel a ‘terrorist state’ in apparent hack incident Tom Homan rips Jasmine Crockett for saying he is in over his head Burchett on Trump backing Johnson: ‘The die has been cast’ Carter expected to lie in state at Capitol next week People to watch on energy, environmental issues in 2025 Musk backs Johnson for Speaker after funding scuffle GOP faces year of funding fights What to know about H-1B visas at the center of Musk-MAGA fight Oz, RFK Jr. diverge on weight loss drugs Kremlin puts damper on Trump plans Massie bucks Trump’s endorsement of Johnson, whom he compares to Biden Chinese hackers breached Treasury Department, agency says Evening Report — Trump endorses Johnson. Will it be enough? NFL legend Gronkowski backs Musk on tax codes simplification Smith transfers Mar-a-Lago docs case to US attorney’s office Tensions with Russia rise amid power line sabotage National Guard soldier dies from noncombat injury in Iraq Alaska ranked-choice system threatened with fresh repeal efforts Russia, Ukraine swap more than 300 prisoners Kevin Cramer’s son sentenced to 28 years over chase, fatal car crash Carter leaves influential energy, environmental legacy Elon Musk throws support behind Johnson for Speaker Trump ally Loomer rails against Musk’s influence: ‘Stage 5 clinger’ DC’s top prosecutor to resign days before Trump’s inauguration Speaker math: Breaking down how many votes Johnson needs to keep his gavel Former Harris adviser: ‘She will be back’ What are H-1B visas, and how do they work? Solar storms may bring northern lights to US for New Year’s FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea in obese adults Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election Live updates: House GOP prepares for Speaker vote; Carter memorial plans take shape Georgia AG encourages state’s top court to not hear Fani Willis appeal Biden donor weighs third-party bid for Florida governor Former US lieutenant general warns Musk poses national security risks Rising: December 30, 2024 Yes, policies advancing justice can prevail again in Trump 2.0  Spartz: Johnson needs to say how he’ll deliver Trump’s agenda ‘and he hasn’t been doing it’ How Jimmy Carter’s legacy as a public health visionary benefits the world How to make a government shutdown impossible Senate Intel report critical of CIA response to ‘Havana syndrome’ Trump transition blasts Carroll decision The greatest political comeback in history Wall Street Journal backs Trump on H-1B visas: ‘Enlightened nationalism’ Speaker vote: Comer urges Trump to call uncommitted Republicans Russia rejects Trump’s Ukraine peace proposals Debanking nearly killed tech — but Congress and Trump can save it Taking back Panama Canal would require war: Former ambassador Ways and Means chair takes shot at Senate tax delay The Biden administration is poisoning its legacy with PFAS  Will you need a REAL ID to fly in 2025? Outgoing Biden Interior Department announces flurry of new wilderness protections ‘Flag-gate’ led one jurist to issue an apology, but it wasn’t Samuel Alito Norovirus outbreaks surging across the US: CDC data Trump gives complete and total endorsement of Johnson as Speaker US sends Ukraine final Biden-approved weapons, financial package It’s up to America to tame RFK Jr. if he takes over HHS  Appeals court upholds verdict finding Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll Trump’s appointments put Americans at risk through incompetence Trader Joe’s is opening a dozen new locations in 2025: Here’s where What we know about Jimmy Carter funeral plans Happy holidays? Only if you don’t need customer service in America.  Syria rebel leader says new elections could take up to 4 years South Korea orders emergency safety probe of airline operations after plane crash kills 179 Old leaders, old ideas, big problems: Can America survive a rich gerontocracy?  South Korean authorities request arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon over martial law decree Panama Canal controversy may deepen strain in US-China relations Time is running out for Iran-US diplomacy. Trump should strike a deal with Iran. What’s next for Texas? 4 major questions looming for the divided state in 2025 Osprey crashes leave open wound with flights to resume soon RFK Jr. vs. Oz sets up clash on weight loss drug coverage Morning Report — Washington gears up for Trump 2.0; Jimmy Carter’s legacy DNC chair candidate calls for greater investment in GOP states in platform Trump on collision course with conservatives over debt limit