The Hill Articles: April 13, 2022

Haley says Biden should ‘put the hammer’ on Germany over Russian energy imports Trump joins Biden in calling Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘genocide’ Xi stands by zero-COVID approach despite public anger: ‘Persistence is victory’ Trio of lawmakers calls on Army chief to address military suicides in Alaska Former Russian lawmaker now fighting on front lines with Ukrainian forces Kirby: Unclear when Russia might launch ‘full-on offensive’ in eastern Ukraine Defense & National Security — New artillery to head to Ukraine DeSantis tells migrants on bus from Texas to DC: ‘Do not come to Florida’ Amazon adds 5 percent fuel and inflation surcharge to US sellers Health Care — Travel mask mandate extended to May 3  Videos show what led up to police officer shooting dead Black man in Grand Rapids Biden approval rating sinks amid ‘poor’ economic climate: poll Putting the Pell Grant to work—in the workforce Texas governor halts some truck inspections that sparked blockade at border Energy & Environment — California ups EV goal US congratulates new Pakistani prime minister after Khan’s ouster On The Money — Wholesale inflation sees record rise Hillicon Valley — Groups push tech to step up on crises Time for an energy independence moonshot Hochul announces $16 million in funding against hate crimes NY health officials say two new subvariants ‘likely’ fueling rise in cases Migrant bus to Washington ups stakes in GOP-Biden border fight Equilibrium/Sustainability — Vegan diets healthier for dogs than kibble History-making track Olympian Allyson Felix announces retirement Biden gets personal with attacks on Putin  Two Florida men admit to voting multiple times in the 2020 election Climate change caused more rain during 2020 hurricanes: study Gates says chances of Russia using chemical or nuclear weapons ‘pretty low’ Biden authorizes another batch of Trump-era documents to Jan. 6 committee Trump PAC transfers $500K to group working to defeat Kemp in Georgia Brooklyn Public Library makes recently banned books available to teens across the country Just 39 percent approve of Biden’s handling of Russia-Ukraine war Russia sanctions 398 members of Congress DOJ announces first consent decree with local police department since rescinding Trump-era memo Raskin: Jan. 6 panel’s report will include ‘crimes that have not yet been alleged’ Justice, civil rights groups reach settlement on Lafayette Square protests Overwhelming support for some federal student loan forgiveness: poll California woman admits she faked 2016 kidnapping America needs to lead in methane mitigation Eight in 10 people surveyed by Quinnipiac see Putin as war criminal Juul settles Washington state deceptive advertising suit for $22.5M Tony Dungy defends DeSantis appearance: ’14 yrs ago Pres Obama said the same things’ California proposes to triple electric vehicle sales by 2026 Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty to forcible touching Harris leads first Cabinet meeting ever on maternal health care NYC subway shooting suspect faces federal terrorism charge Schumer: White House closer to canceling student debt ‘than ever before’ The Hill’s Campaign Report — Midterm candidates rake in cash California attorney accuses Newsom of meddling in Activision Blizzard suit: report ‘Test-to-treat’ could transform the pandemic UN says 1.4 million people in Ukraine lack running water US mulls using forces stationed in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian troops Ben Shapiro gets into scrap with student at ‘Men Cannot Be Women’ event Gender equity, family planning missing from US city climate plans: report Delta drops $200 surcharge for unvaccinated employees Biden announces $800M in Ukraine aid, including artillery, helicopters Ukraine invasion more than doubles some Syrian food prices: report Colorado school board considering removing LGBTQ+ references from curriculum until 4th grade Record-setting rent prices spiking nationwide Brooklyn subway suspect tipped off police to his location European Space Agency to stop working with Russia on three lunar missions To promote fairness, scrap the tax code Five things to know about the New York lt. governor’s resignation CDC: 2021 was America’s deadliest year ever Surrogates pregnant with unborn Americans were among 60 rescued in Ukraine, nonprofit says Trump to hold rally in Ohio Rubio: Federal agencies should immediately cut ties with McKinsey Giants’ Alyssa Nakken first woman to coach on field in MLB game White House names HHS lawyer as new No. 2 COVID official Civil society groups call for social media consistency in crisis zones Home Depot founder: Biden ‘worse than Jimmy Carter’ Black Southerners deserve a better birth experience Judge allows Durham to move forward with Sussmann prosecution Kremlin spokesman: Biden ‘genocide’ comment a ‘distortion of the situation’ Boston police will increase presence at subways following Brooklyn shooting The Clean Water Act: Promises half kept at half-century anniversary Watch live: White House press briefing NASA spots largest comet ever seen by astronomers Zelensky pushes for more weapons to fight Russia The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden ramps up assistance to Ukraine Mark Meadows removed from North Carolina voter rolls Forecasters predict ‘above-normal’ 2022 hurricane season Southwest Airlines pilots report sharp rise in fatigue Trucker blockade snarls US-Mexico border over Texas order Shanghai releases more from virus observation amid lockdown The federal government should move out of the way on cannabis policy Puppy rescued from rubble after Russian shelling What we know about Brooklyn subway shooting suspect Study finds large pay gap for women, journalists of color at Washington Post TSA extending travel mask mandate for two weeks NJ Gov Murphy defends state sex education standards, but says parents should have a say President Biden: End the war in Ukraine Macron warns of ‘escalation of rhetoric’ after Biden ‘genocide’ comment Nearly half of young adults struggled with mental health during pandemic O’Rourke criticizes Biden over ending Title 42 without plan for migrants Mulvaney: DeSantis, The Rock, Tim Scott could give Trump a ‘run for his money’ To combat world hunger, immediate aid, along with the reworkings of the modern food supply is needed Putin says I’m a Nazi, and Medvedev says I don’t exist NYPD officially names Frank James a suspect in Brooklyn shooting New tool developed to ID, change harmful place names in national parks Wu-Tang Clan, Queen, Ricky Martin songs headed to Library of Congress White House slams Abbott for delays at southern border Admissions standards an issue for high schools as well Rising: April 13, 2022 Putin calls Bucha reports ‘fake,’ blames UK agents Biden to announce $750 million military aid package for Ukraine Obama doesn’t miss ‘hoopla’ of being president US panel recommends screening for anxiety for children as young as 8 Bus with migrants sent by Texas governor arrives in DC UK’s Johnson rejects calls to resign amid ‘partygate’ fine Blame Trump? Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial Hearts and prayers are not enough: Congress must act now to combat gun violence Polish, Baltic presidents visit Ukraine in show of support Majority of voters oppose White House move on Title 42 ‘Credible evidence’ found that Russia violated global human rights in Ukraine NYC mayor on subway gunman: ‘You have a person that carried out a very sick action’ Student loan forgiveness is welfare for middle and upper classes Pence targets ‘cancel culture,’ ‘woke America’ in UVa speech Annual wholesale inflation rises record 11.2 percent in March IRS blunders with facial recognition ‘security’ requirement Russia says 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrendered in Mariupol UK military intelligence: Inability to coordinate forces has hampered Russian invasion Made-for-TV UN Security Council is officially worthless Zelensky offers to swap Russian oligarch for captive Ukrainians Manhunt underway for gunman who shot 10 on Brooklyn subway Are crushing prices really Putin’s fault? WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week What can be done about North Korea? The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden on inflation: ‘Doing everything within my power’ Five parts of the economy where you can see inflation Lobbying world Deadline looms for mask mandate on planes, trains Progressives skeptical of Biden but unsure of alternative Democrats blame messaging for their political problems Biden’s gun nominee faces election-year Senate fight New inflation numbers ring alarms for Senate Democratic majority