Evening Report — Trump rallies with former rivals

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View Online  Evening Report Monday, January 22 ©  AP Photo/Matt Rourke Trump rallies with former rivals in New Hampshire FORMER RIVALS to former President Trump will rally with him late Monday in New Hampshire on the eve of the first-in-the-nation primary, as Trump battles his last major GOP competitor, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.   Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) will all attend the rally in New Hampshire. It comes one day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump.    The appearance of several former rivals at Trump's rally illustrates the consolidation of support for Trump and "underscores the former president's grip on the GOP," The Hill's Brett Samuels wrote.   Haley, for her part, hopes a strong performance in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary fortifies her campaign against Trump, who has long held massive leads in national and most state polling.   Haley has narrowed the gap in New Hampshire, but she still trails Trump by about 12 percentage points in the state, according to the latest averages from Decision Desk HQ and The Hill.   Keep in mind: We don't have any polls conducted since DeSantis's withdrawal Sunday, but a CNN/University of New Hampshire poll just prior showed DeSantis voters favoring Trump over Haley as their second choice by a 2-to-1 margin.   DeSantis was polling in single digits in New Hampshire, so his exit is unlikely to significantly alter the results, though it could give Trump a slight benefit. Welcome to Evening Report! I'm Amee LaTour, catching you up from the afternoon and what's coming tomorrow. Not on the list? Subscribe here. CATCH UP QUICK Dexter Scott King, the youngest child of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died of cancer. Grassroots organization Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund endorsed former President Trump — see The Hill exclusive here. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) also endorsed Trump over fellow South Carolinian Nikki Haley on Monday. The Supreme Court ruled the federal government can remove razor wire Texas law enforcement erected on the U.S.-Mexico border.  NEW THIS AFTERNOON © Associated Press/Charles Krupa Biden write-in campaign warns about fake robocall Those leading the campaign for voters to write in President Biden's name on New Hampshire's primary ballot are warning about a robocall featuring a fake of Biden's voice urging voters not to turn out for Tuesday's primary.   It's an example of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to mislead the public ahead of elections, and highlights the ways so-called deepfakes could become a nightmare for campaigns and elected leaders.   "This is deep fake disinformation designed to harm Joe Biden, suppress votes, and damage our democracy," write-in campaign spokesperson Aaron Jacobs said in a statement.   Related: OpenAI bans developer of Dean Phillips bot, its first known political restriction CAMPAIGN California Senate debate tonight Four candidates in the March 5 top-two primary for California's U.S. Senate seat debate tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Three House Democrats will be on stage along with Republican Steve Garvey, a former MLB player.   Rep. Adam Schiff (D) leads in most polls, with Garvey and Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee vying for the second spot on the general election ballot. The Cook Political Report rates the general "solid Democrat."   Some background on the Dems: Schiff led the first impeachment investigation into former President Trump. Lee was the only U.S. House member to vote against authorizing the war in Afghanistan in 2001. Porter has campaigned hard on refusing corporate PAC money.   Something to watch: The Democrats have taken different stances on the Israel-Hamas conflict, notes host outlet Politico, with Schiff generally supporting Israel's actions, Porter calling for a conditional ceasefire and Lee calling for an unconditional ceasefire.     Expect to hear more on that at the debate, hosted by Politico, Fox 11 Los Angeles and the University of Southern California Dornsife Center for the Political Future.   monday metrics   Today's number: 68   Cents the United States Postal Service's Forever Stamp now costs, up 2 cents.   Back in my day... A stamp cost 32 cents when your Evening Report author first started writing letters. Check out a timeline of domestic letter rates here.   SURVEY SAYS Poll signals warning for Biden A recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll showed a majority of voters, 59 percent, think President Biden "helped and participated in Hunter Biden's business," highlighting challenges for the president amid House GOP probes.   Whether the president was involved in his son's business dealings while he served as vice president is a key question in the House GOP's impeachment inquiry. The president has consistently denied any wrongdoing.   The poll also showed registered voters split 50-50 on whether former President Trump's "legal cases make it impossible for him to be a viable candidate for president." Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.   More on the poll: Federal Jan. 6 conviction would hurt Trump most against Biden: Poll   IN OTHER NEWS © iStock FEMA expands aid eligibility, citing climate change The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published an interim rule citing climate change as a reason for expanding eligibility for aid in the wake of weather disasters. The rule expands the list of disasters eligible for immediate cash assistance and establishes a program covering short-term housing for disaster survivors.  White House takes steps on abortion access on Roe anniversary It's the 51th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which the Supreme Court overturned in 2022. The White House commemorated the day with several actions and events: The administration unveiled new steps to ensure access to contraception, emergency abortions and abortion medication. President Biden is meeting with his reproductive rights task force.  Vice President Harris is embarking on a nationwide tour focused on abortion rights. Read more here. OP-EDS IN THE HILL "Today's Republican Party desperately needs an Eisenhower"   "Step aside, Biden-Trump — this year's veep race is the contest for the future" ⏲️  COUNTDOWN 175 days until the Republican National Convention kicks off.   210 days until the Democratic National Convention begins. 🗓  COMING NEXT Tuesday: New Hampshire's polls close between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. depending on location, the N.H. Secretary of State office confirmed to Evening Report.   Wednesday: Senate Republicans meet to discuss Ukraine.   Friday: Former President Trump speaks at the Arizona Republican Party's Freedom Fest 2024 event. Stay Engaged You're all caught up! Stay with TheHill.com for the latest and recommend this newsletter to others: TheHill.com/Evening. See you tomorrow! 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