12:30 Report — Supreme Court says ‘no’ to several cases; Haley stays in

Have a nice Tuesday!
— or how it feels like Monday for those who have had a long weekend. Here’s what happened today:

• of supreme court
  He declined to hear several cases, including House Republicans’ challenges to mask violations and school admissions.

• This morning’s most-read article on The Hill is how investors on “Shark Tank” Kevin O’Leary
  He said he would not invest in New York state after the former president. president trump He was ordered to pay a $355 million fine in a civil fraud trial.

• President Trump will participate in a Fox News town hall tonight at 7 p.m.

I kate martel A quick summary of this morning and what’s to come. Send tips, explanations, feedback, and cookie recipes to: cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.

The Supreme Court declined to hear several cases this morning.

The court will not vacate sanctions against Trump’s 2020 campaign lawyers. “The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to lift sanctions against several lawyers who collaborated with the former lawyer. president trump“For filing a baseless lawsuit challenging the results of Michigan’s 2020 presidential election,” The Hills reported. Ella Lee. The story behind the incident

And House Republicans’ appeal over mask violations was also denied.
: “The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to reopen a lawsuit brought by three House Republicans after their pay was withheld for failing to comply with pandemic-era mask mandates on the floor.” The story behind the incident

Additionally, cases involving race and school admissions are not heard. : “Judges have declined to examine whether a revised admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, one of the nation’s top high schools, discriminates against Asian Americans.” Reasoning and behind-the-scenes story of the incident

“The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are children under state law and are subject to the wrongful death of minors law, which applies to all unborn children, regardless of where they live. ” he said. Full text by The Hill’s Joseph Choi

The House adjourned last week for the President’s Day holiday without passing a Ukraine aid bill or funding the government. The White House took advantage of this, repeatedly condemning House Republicans for leaving town.

Building up the story part 1 :Russian opposition leader a day after House Republicans left town alexei navalnyHe died in prison.Suspicious situation reignites criticism of Russian president Vladimir Putin
launched a war on Ukraine.

Building up the story part 2: “Shortly after the shocking news of Mr. Navalny’s death in prison, Russia won an important victory in the Battle of Ukraine, capturing the city of Avdiivka. This was Russia’s first significant battlefield victory over Ukraine in about a year. , was a warning sign for the Ukrainian military, which is short of weapons.

Biden told reporters on Monday.“They’re making a huge mistake by not responding,” he said of House Republicans. “The same way they’re moving away from the Russian threat, they’re moving away from NATO. The way they’re running away from fulfilling our obligations. It’s just shocking. I mean, they’re moving away from NATO. It’s wild. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

In fact, Mr. Biden made public comments three times over four days. About House Republicans leaving town.

When will the House return? : February 28th

How will this play out politically?via The Hills alex gangitano and Brett Samuels

president of ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
He said delays in military aid were making life “extremely difficult” for Ukraine’s military. He also claimed that the Russians were “taking advantage of the delay in aid to Ukraine.” Zelenskiy’s full quote

hill laura kelly “Previously President Trump’s The threatening rhetoric against NATO highlights how little power Congress has in keeping America’s commitments to the alliance. ” (the hill)

former president trumpThe judge was dealt a major blow on Friday. Arthur Engoron ordered him to pay For conspiring to alter Trump’s net worth for tax and insurance purposes, he was fined $355 million in damages and barred from doing business with Trump in New York for three years.

please remember: President Trump’s chief lawyer said, “Of course, we will appeal” the ruling.

Most read stories on The Hill this morning : “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’LearyCiting the “shocking” ruling, he said he would no longer invest in New York state, a “loser.” 📺 O’Leary’s complete reasoning

• “President Trump’s $355 million fine complies with New York state law.”: Wall Street Journal editorial

• “As appellate battle looms, take a look inside Donald Trump’s $355 million civil fraud judgment.” : AP
  

republican presidential candidate
nikki haleyShe told The Associated Press: *won’t* drop out of the race Regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s South Carolina primary.

please remember : Hayley is chasing the former. president trump30.7 percent in South Carolina; according to
Voting average from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ.

Okay, but if she doesn’t do well in her hometown, how long will she be able to endure it?: At least until Super Tuesday, March 5th.

In Haley’s words : “Ten days after South Carolina, 20 more states will vote. So this is not Russia. We don’t want someone to go to the polls and get 99 percent of the vote.” said Haley. “What is Rush? Why is everyone so panicked that I have to withdraw from this race?”

Read the Associated Press interview

Haley harshly criticized President Trump in a speech earlier this afternoon. president biden He called him a “very flawed candidate” because of his age, policy positions and other issues.

About Trump:
“He is so obsessed with his own demons from the past that he is unable to focus on delivering the future that Americans deserve.”

About Biden:“Every time he opens his mouth, it sounds like his heart is closed.”

election analyst
Nate SilverThe person who founded FiveThirtyEight, gave some advice for president biden : Reassure voters or walk away.

Silver posted on X (previously known as Twitter):“Biden needs to reassure the American public that he is capable of handling public situations that are not in easy mode. Or he needs to step aside. Otherwise he will likely lose to Trump. right.” Read Silver’s X’s post

plus: Silver criticized the Biden team for shielding him from media attention. Read the Substack post —

“It’s time for the White House to put up or shut up.”

• “Trump will win a majority of captive delegates over the next four weeks, campaign claims.”: the hill
• “Wall Street is already betting on a Biden-Trump rematch.” new york times

🍒 celebrate : Today is national muffin day
and National Cherry Pie Day.

🍻 I can’t get enough of this series : X user @kenzianidiot We regularly publish articles,
The caption reads, “Every Friday my dad goes to a bar with his friends and makes a list of topics to discuss.” Click here for Part 47 Here are Kenzi’s dad’s discussion topics from last week. What’s going on with the Bucks? And I myself have some thoughts about self-checkout.

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🧳 AA increases checked baggage fees : American Airlines is increasing the price of checked bags from $30 to $35 or $40, depending on whether it was purchased online. (the hill)

The House and Senate are absent. president biden He’s in Washington, D.C., but he’s leaving for California this afternoon. vice president harrisI’m in Pittsburgh today. (always eastern)

• 12:40pm:Biden leaves for Los Angeles.
• 1:05 p.m.: Mr. Harris and EPA Administrator michael regan Give a speech about clean water in Pittsburgh. 💻 live stream
• 1:50pm: Harris attends a campaign rally in Pittsburgh.
• 3:30pm: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre Briefing reporters aboard Air Force One. 💻 live stream
• 7pm: Former president trump join With the host at a Fox News town hall Laura Ingraham.
• 10:15pm: Mr. Biden participates in a campaign reception in Los Angeles.
• February 26th: The Senate will meet next. 🗓️ official senate schedule
• February 28th: House is back.