The Hill Articles: April 1, 2022

Pentagon announces $300M in aerial systems, military weapons for Ukraine US to assist allies moving Soviet tanks to Ukraine: report Sarah Palin announces run for Congress Harris says Biden administration ‘not into regime change’ Man who issued death threats to Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez sentenced to 18 months in prison Will Smith resigns from the Academy Health Care — House passes marijuana decriminalization DeSantis says he thinks Disney shouldn’t have special self-governing status Trump endorses Sen. Mike Lee Hillicon Valley — Amazon workers secure major union win in New York Federal judge upholds Maxwell’s conviction following retrial bid A bipartisan bill that will save billions Energy & Environment — Biden officials green-light car efficiency standards Defense & National Security — Biden administration ends Title 42 Treasury Department says the Russian ruble is weaker than it looks As Russian forces move east, Ukraine digs in against losing Donbas On The Money — US adds 431K jobs in March Equilibrium/Sustainability — Official orders probe of ‘lost’ 228B gallons of water  We rely on US ports — time for climate change protection More Americans support than oppose 15-week abortion bans: WSJ poll Europe needs a Mitchell Plan, not a Marshall plan Photos of the Week: Ukraine protest, President Biden and snow US scraps missile test to avoid Russian ‘misinterpretation’: report Ukraine intelligence accuses China of hacking days before invasion: report Birds may be laying eggs earlier due to Climate change Will Biden’s SPR release lower gas prices?  GOP senators push Ketanji Brown Jackson on McGahn ruling Trump tells Gays for Trump supporter they ‘don’t look gay’ at fundraiser Arizona governor responds to criticism after refusing to say whether transgender people exist The drones airdropping medicine from the sky are coming to America NJ Gov tests positive for COVID-19 Washington passes first-ever state law creating minimum pay for ride-hailing companies Americans are split on whether April Fool’s Day pranks are amusing or annoying: poll Deal for two-month truce reached in Yemen, UN envoy says South Carolina House passes bill for doctors to deny care that violates ‘conscience’ McKenzie retires, hands over command of Centcom EPA revives Obama-era rule removing emergency liability protection for polluters Putin the Poisoner strikes again Cawthorn to speak at North Carolina Trump rally House Democrats probe Amazon labor practices in ‘severe weather events’ GA state Senate sends ‘permit-less carry’ handgun bill to Kemp Americans aren’t fooled by Democrats’ disastrous record Like it or not, ending war in Ukraine requires a compromise with Russia Just three GOP lawmakers back marijuana legalization vote; two Dems vote ‘no’ New video shows American man abducted in Afghanistan pleading for release Manchin: Biden’s repeal of Title 42 order ‘a frightening decision’ Gas tax holidays are a temporary fix; let’s address the roots of oil dependence Post-wildfire extreme rains to double in Western US, study says Politically charged US-Iran to meet in first Middle East World Cup First openly nonbinary rep. responds to Oklahoma’s trans athlete ban, says conservative legislators ‘capitalize on a fabricated fear’ Can supply chain disruptions lead to a recession? Texas Democrat officially steps down before end of term US imposes sanctions on five North Korean entities following missile tests The Ukraine war’s three clocks Gun industry points to rapid growth Food insecurity, yo-yo diets may increase heart disease risk: study Biden rescinds controversial Title 42 order limiting asylum House approves bill legalizing marijuana The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Dems look to extend student loan pause Watch live: White House press briefing Book bans increase the marginalization of our most vulnerable students GOP Nebraska governor candidate announces conservative radio host as running mate Staten Island Amazon union clinches historic win Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes added to Jan. 6 lawsuit We should worry about America’s clergy retiring from the pulpit Rising: April 1, 2022 Congressional Black Associates asks members of Congress to raise wages for all staffers Oldest active National Park ranger retires at 100 California DA faces 3 more lawsuits amid mounting controversy California Lt. Gov. first woman to sign bill into state law It’s time to mandate safety standards for portable generators Afghan American Naval reservist released by Taliban Man with Molotov cocktails, guns near Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to nearly 4 years To understand our nation’s mental health crisis, look no further than the emergency department FAA says Delta flight landed safely after cracked windshield was reported Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC ​​Canadian agency says it’s observed ‘numerous Russia-backed disinformation campaigns’ A tale of two markets: Stocks, bonds send mixed signals Swimmer who tied with Lia Thomas says female athletes ‘not OK’ with trajectory of women’s sports Biden administration boosts mileage standards slashed by Trump Russian regulator warns Wikipedia, says it isn’t removing ‘inaccurate information’ on Ukraine invasion Top Hispanic group releases slate of Latina endorsements Biden’s 2023 defense budget is disappointing — and disturbing South Korea reopens to fully vaccinated travelers Republicans need a new plan to adopt ‘America First’ policies Study: Pregnancy nearly doubles risks of breakthrough COVID-19 History shows high energy prices could drive us into recession Watch live: President Biden gives remarks on March jobs report Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada, asks ‘forgiveness’ amid promise of visit It’s time for an official apology — and perhaps compensation — for Tuskegee CDC: More than 40 percent of teens ‘persistently sad’ amid pandemic Economy adds 431K jobs in March, unemployment down to 3.6 percent Why we need to rethink our approach to nuclear power Inflation in 19 nations using euro soars to record 7.5 percent Overwhelming majority disapproves of job Congress is doing: Gallup Ukraine rushing to evacuate Mariupol after Red Cross warnings Biden must restore US economic leadership in Asia Ukraine strikes target inside Russia, regional governor says: reports Qatari official: Rainbow flags may be taken to protect fans The Putin wildcard The Morning Report – Will Biden’s oil release work? Deep doubts on legal marijuana remain in GOP Supreme Court ethics push faces GOP buzz saw Rick Scott agenda push baffles GOP The Memo: Trump, allies face mounting troubles from Jan. 6 twists