The Hill Articles: November 19, 2024

Scott Jennings says he ‘doesn’t know how successful’ Trump will be at getting Gaetz for AG role Henry Cuellar: Democrats should focus on border security, cost of living rather than ‘talk of joy’ Newsom to wait on Menendez brothers case decision until new Los Angeles DA can review it Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Education Department  5 things to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary Rick Scott says he thinks DeSantis will pick Lara Trump to succeed Rubio  Comcast to spin off cable assets: Report WSJ editorial board questions Hegseth over sexual assault allegation Mattel releases doll honoring EGOT winner Rita Moreno Italian village offers 1-euro homes to Americans wanting to relocate after election Los Angeles passes ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance after Trump vows mass deportations FEMA chief testifies over agency skipping Trump homes Trump taps Lutnick Sharpton blasts Trump for lack of Black Cabinet members Trump taps Dr. Oz for CMS chief Fetterman opens door to supporting ex-rival Oz as CMS administrator Gaetz vs. Big Tech Republicans fume as GOP absences help Democrats move judicial nominees Biden draws support — and GOP worry — in shift on US missiles in Ukraine war Putin sends nuclear warning to West Google AI chatbot asks user to ‘please die’ Trump watches as Musk’s SpaceX launches Starship rocket Ukraine foreign minister: ‘The United States cannot afford to look weak’ Evening Report — Democrats kickstart search for new leaders Oversight panel presses FEMA administrator on hurricane relief discrimination allegations Tuberville says Gaetz vote depends on if ‘they can prove’ allegations Trump to nominate Mehmet Oz for CMS administrator Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump’s tariffs take effect Jeffries: Republicans don’t have a mandate Mace eyes legislation banning trans women from restrooms in federal buildings Almost 100 House Democrats push for release of Gaetz Ethics report Lawmaker offers tips on perks for incoming members of Congress Grassley: Gaetz Ethics report’s release would result in ‘faster consideration’ of nomination Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports Lee to lead Senate Energy committee next year Vance says he’s met prospective FBI director candidates with Trump Government commission proposes Manhattan Project-style AI funding plan The 20% Small Business Tax Deduction: Why It Matters & What’s Next?  Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research Rare coin found in piece of furniture sells for $2.52M at auction Few Americans use ‘woke’ terminology: Survey Vance will introduce Gaetz, Hegseth to senators this week Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing: Poll Trump: ‘No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!’ Kissinger on AI: Humanity ‘trying to wield a power it cannot possibly understand’ Watch live: Trump attends SpaceX Starship’s latest test launch RFK Jr. threatens America’s health Border governor says she’ll work with Trump, but won’t ‘tolerate terrorizing communities’ Big Lots plans to shutter 19 more stores as additional locations stop closing process Trump’s approval rating at 54 percent as president-elect Gaetz among least favored Trump Cabinet nominees in new survey Crypto can make MAGA immortal Rising: November 19, 2024 Watch live: House Oversight Committee looks into FEMA disaster response Manhattan DA opposes Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction  What are ATACMS, the US-made weapons Ukraine used against Russia? Groundwater pumping is making California’s San Joaquin Valley sink about an inch per year: Study The top issues Trump 2.0 will need to tackle  California health officials investigating bird flu infection in child 5 things to know about Sean Duffy, Trump pick for Transportation secretary Hacker gains access to testimony in Gaetz investigations: reports Small businesses urge on tax deductions after GOP wins  12:30 Report — Gaetz ethics report hanging in limbo What Elon Musk could learn from Roosevelt’s Keep Commission Jon Stewart: Trump made RFK Jr. pay for ‘insolence’ by making him eat fast food Johnson on transgender member-elect: ‘We treat all persons with dignity and respect’ More than brute force is needed to upset Hezbollah’s financial network  Matt Gaetz could launch Big Tech crackdown at DOJ Here are the candidates running for DNC chair Oregon stockpiling abortion drug, governor announces FEMA chief says she will ask for independent probe into orders to bypass Trump supporters Fox News’s Gowdy warns GOP against ‘absurd AG pick’ Gaetz Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth are unqualified — Senate Republicans should reject them Ben Carson says he won’t be surgeon general, is meeting with Trump soon to discuss future Trump expected to pick Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary Voters split over whether media coverage of election was fair Could Trump start with preemptive firings at the Pentagon? Hume warns Trump team not to treat win as mandate House Democrats keep Jeffries, top leadership team in place All of Trump’s nominees must face questioning in Senate confirmation hearings Scarborough dismisses Trump meeting backlash: ‘Massive disconnect’ Instagram rolls out option to reset recommendations With Trump taking over the US military, it’s time to finally change course on Ukraine  More Ukrainians want talks to end war with Russia: Gallup Musk posts support for Gaetz: ‘Hammer of Justice’ Youngkin backs Earle-Sears for Virginia governor Watch: House Republicans hold presser as GOP preps for full control of Congress Did modern monetary theory elect Donald Trump? ACLU sues for ICE records ahead of Trump mass deportation plans Trump expected to attend SpaceX launch on Tuesday Governments are ignoring their own workers’ voices on remote work Ukraine fires US-made ATACMS at Russia for first time FEMA employee says she was ‘framed’ Democrats: Don’t abandon identity politics, get them right Putin lowers threshold for Russian nuclear weapons use after Biden’s Ukraine missile decision Woodward: Trump recreating ‘imperial presidency’ with inexperienced appointees Trump promised to be a dictator on Day 1: Can the Insurrection Act stop him? Here are the benefits all US presidents get when they retire Biden’s Ukraine missile move will have ‘some impact’: Retired major A progressive’s plea: Confirm Matt Gaetz.  Watch live: The 20% Small Business Tax Deduction – Why It Matters & What’s Next? Could Democrats do to Gaetz what Republicans did to Hunter Biden?  Morning Report — How much is the party of Trump willing to spend? Trump’s vows for revenge take on new seriousness GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees Harris campaign’s spending comes under scrutiny Speaker Johnson becomes ‘MAGA’ Mike, cementing place in Trump’s circle Vulnerable Democrats who won say party must follow their path When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are Bottom Line: Cannabis industry calls in Trump transition alum How Trump and Republicans could pay for new tax cuts Former Nebraska senate candidate Dan Osborn launches working class-focused political group