The Hill Articles: April 2, 2022

Ukrainian civilians executed, people buried in mass graves in city of Bucha, officials say New York mafia hitman escapes custody with less than a year left before expected release Native American tribe reacquires hundreds of acres in Virginia Biden called for US energy independence — advanced biofuels can propel us Democrats fractured on response to end of Title 42 Ex-GOP lawmaker pardoned by Trump agrees to pay fines for misuse of campaign funds Ukraine regains full control of Kyiv region for first time since Russian invasion: official 8 reasons why health care cost inflation is likely to escalate Russia falters in Ukraine but unlikely to give up assault Europe’s anti-coercion instrument is a wake-up call for the global economy Here is a breakdown of laws in 47 states that require reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Lithuania to ban Russian gas imports Sunday shows preview: Russia-Ukraine talks remain fruitless as invasion drags on India faces pressure over close ties with Moscow Pressure builds on Biden administration to lift transportation mask mandates Infrastructure funding is a chance to think beyond cars America’s kids are not all right — we need urgent action to save young lives DOD announces transfer of Guantánamo Bay detainee Human Rights Campaign removes LGBT preferred employer status from Fox News Cuomo sues New York ethics commission in attempt to stop it from seizing book profits Why do we provide so much more support to the old than the young? Explainer: What is the strategic petroleum reserve? Ukrainian officials say Russian forces shot and killed journalist Ex-UN prosecutor urges global arrest warrant for Putin Centrists and liberals fighting to the end over executive actions Trump’s Russia posture comes with 2024 risks Pakistan’s prime minister may not accept vote of no confidence, calling it a plot by US Halper: Biden gaslighting journalist another example of his contempt for press Energy security abroad starts at home Black DoorDash driver tased in traffic stop Gosar says his appearance at white nationalist conference was due to ‘miscommunication’ from his staff Rubio, Lummis call on Biden admin to allow farming on conserved land to help global food shortages Garland says he won’t rush Jan. 6 investigation Biden’s ‘absolute’ defense of Hunter leaves media and Justice Department in a muddle US investigators fly to China to aid in plane crash probe Zelensky says he believes Biden does not fear Putin Cawthorn in response to controversy over podcast comments: ‘Human nature is fallen’ Democrats suffer rare court losses in redistricting battles UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected Alaska Airlines cancels 9% of its flights over staffing woes Iowa egg, turkey farms to lose 5 million birds to bird flu Bidens mark holy month of Ramadan New Mexico launches cannabis sales within Texans’ reach California has $600M in unclaimed can, bottle deposits California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional Technology entrepreneurship: Where the US and Ukraine can help one another 5 things to know this morning about the Russia-Ukraine conflict New radio station helps Ukrainian refugees adapt in Prague Macron’s reelection push troubled by ‘McKinsey Affair’ Indian scholars, activists criticize school hijab ban ruling Pope blasts Russia’s ‘infantile’ war Lockdowns: Never again We need better data to understand the impact of law enforcement officers in schools McConnell leans hard on GOP senators to oppose Jackson Yes, we’re coming for your reliable energy