The Hill Articles: April 9, 2026

April 9
Trump urges Hungarians to ‘get out and vote’ for ally Orbán as election looms xAI sues Colorado over new AI law Casey Means’s brother says ‘conversations happening’ in surgeon general confirmation process Airlines hike fees: Here’s what it costs to check a bag now Nancy Guthrie case could be solved by new tech: DNA expert Judge orders Pentagon to restore press access Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow’ on Iran  Candidate security costs up in era of political violence: Research CDC delays COVID vaccine benefits report EPA proposes flexibilities for toxic coal waste  Pentagon denies threatening Vatican during January meeting with Holy See’s diplomat Trump says Iran is not living up to ceasefire agreement in Strait of Hormuz High-stakes talks set for Islamabad over US-Iran war: What to know McCarthy: ‘Right now, Trump has more power than Reagan’ RSV season runs into spring  Democrats intensify calls to oust Trump over Iran threats Confusion surrounds Trump effort to pay TSA, DHS; some could see last paycheck Friday Trump administration proposes more flexible regulations for coal plants’ toxic waste disposal Watch live: Artemis II crew holds press conference from space Van Hollen: Trump ‘genocide’ post shows Republican Party is ‘bankrupt’ Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop boxes won’t face charges Sotomayor says AI forecasting Supreme Court decisions a ‘bad thing,’ shows ‘we’re way too predictable’ Trump slams conservative media figures over splitting with him on Iran State Department to hold ceasefire talks between Israel, Lebanon Silicon Valley turns to new media to sell AI  Petraeus: Iran could emerge from war ‘militarily weakened’ but ‘strategically strengthened’ Khanna: Netanyahu in Situation Room ‘a betrayal of the American people’ StubHub to pay customers $10M in settlement, FTC says: Do you qualify? Florida attorney general launches investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT FAA eyes fines for American, Southwest over employee drug, alcohol testing violations Rove: ‘Bad start’ for Spanberger as Virginia governor Meeks says Democrats floating Trump impeachment don’t ‘have the votes’ Where diesel prices have set records, and where they could spike next Spain accuses Israel of breaking international law, truce with Lebanon attacks Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein, slams reports on email with Ghislaine Maxwell Live updates: Melania Trump denounces ‘lies’ about her and ‘disgraceful’ Epstein Trump tells Netanyahu to pull back on Israel’s barrage on Lebanon Watch live: NASA officials give update on Artemis II as mission enters final stretch Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow, to say the least’ on Iran war Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release  Andy Kim: Trump ‘should be removed from office’ Watch live: Melania Trump speaks from White House California Supreme Court halts sheriff’s investigation into special election ballots Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question  Rising: April 9, 2026 A ‘super’ El Niño may be on the way. Here’s how it will impact summer weather Hillary Clinton knocks Trump on affordability, highlights kids agenda Top GOP senators to meet with Trump on DHS funding Hasan Piker lays bare the left’s double standard on hate Who has to register for Selective Service, and are there exceptions? Israel to negotiate with Lebanon: Netanyahu Fears mount as US, Iran ceasefire appears to crumble Lessons from COVID school aid: We need clearer goals and better accountability Greene on Trump Iran ‘civilization’ post: ‘Absolute madness’ White House confident Warsh will start as Fed chair in May DNC panel rejects AIPAC-specific resolution, advances broader measure condemning dark money Centcom chief: ‘Iran has suffered a generational military defeat’ Gavin Newsom’s political magic: Will America fall for his tricks? Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli strikes GOP blocks Democrats’ attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights are not for sale DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be ‘illegal’ NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’ Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride Minivans making comeback with buyers seeking savings Steak ‘n Shake employee fatally shot through drive-thru window A special session for Homeland Security funding? Fetterman says he won’t support Iran war powers resolution Greene: Trump ‘not the same man that we supported’ for past 10 years Bessent presses Congress to pass crypto rules Watch live: NATO’s Mark Rutte gives remarks after meeting with Trump Occupational licensing has a First Amendment problem Economic growth downgraded to 0.5 percent in fourth quarter of 2025 Judge halts Trump administration move to end protections for Ethiopians  Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling erases gay, transgender identity Trump asks NY court to toss remnants of ‘legally unsound’ fraud case Sasse details cancer battle in new interview: ‘Death is something we should hate’ Dems grapple with Trump, 25th Amendment; Congress readies for war powers fight: Join the discussion What banking can teach health care about protecting patient data Minnesota districts, teachers ask for restoration of immigration enforcement limits near schools Megyn Kelly: Trump Iran ceasefire deal ‘sounds very much like surrender’ What happens now that the government has released the crypto kraken? Iranian president: Continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon would render ceasefire talks ‘meaningless’ Educators should seriously consider a pause on AI in classrooms Used car prices hit highest level since summer 2023 Want to hear the songs Artemis II is waking up to in space? Here’s the official playlist Supreme Court ruling makes vulnerable children, and therapists, safer in Colorado Trump warns of ‘bigger,’ ‘better,’ stronger’ attacks if Iran deal is not reached The verdicts are in: Big Tech is hurting kids, and Congress must protect them. Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97 Trump lost his nerve and surrendered to a beaten Iran Vance takes center stage in faltering Iran ceasefire Silicon Valley turns to new media to sell AI  More New York City residents back Mamdani but say city on wrong track: Poll Pentagon turf war ramps up between Hegseth and Driscoll Johnson faces rocky weeks of lassoing frustrated House Republicans for major bills GOP lawmakers praise Trump Iran deal but caution about path forward
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