The Hill Articles: April 21, 2022

5 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary debate Georgia police say no one survived plane crash near General Mills facility Obama says he has regrets surrounding disinformation in 2016 election Biden taps retired general to help coordinate Ukraine security assistance MSNBC airs audio of McCarthy saying he considered asking Trump to resign Fauci says vaccine approval for those under 5 likely not until June LA officials settle with Sameday Health over allegations it faked COVID-19 test results Garland confirms US working with Ukraine on collecting evidence over possible war crimes Fauci: Judge’s decision to strike down travel mask mandate could set ‘disturbing’ precedent Health Care — Judge halts new Kentucky abortion restrictions Pentagon chief to host Ukraine-focused defense talks in Germany next week Energy & Environment — Biden officials target transportation emissions Supreme Court leaves Puerto Rico in territorial limbo LA County to keep requiring masks on public transit after ruling on federal mandate Defense & National Security — Biden rolls out more weapons for Ukraine Biden touts infrastructure gains in Portland On The Money — Fed on track to ramp up rate hikes Hillicon Valley — Obama slams tech giants on disinformation Ukrainian tennis player says Russians vocally against invasion should be allowed at Wimbledon Judge orders first gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmate in federal custody CBS to host star-studded White House correspondents’ dinner after-party Equilibrium/Sustainability — The downside of displaying road fatality numbers Carl Icahn criticizes McDonald’s over animal welfare policies Weak link in the administration’s data-driven COVID-19 response Watch live: Democratic Pennsylvania US Senate primary debate Handyman accused of murdering Queens woman, stuffing body in duffle bag Obama points finger at tech companies for disinformation in major speech Staggering Ukrainian refugee numbers show no sign of slowing Harris chief of staff Tina Flournoy leaving administration Democrats aim to require FTC to investigate possible gas price gouging Will passengers who violated mask policy be allowed on flights again? More than 20 states ask court to block Title 42 rescission Parliaments of Latvia, Estonia declare Russia has committed genocide in Ukraine New battery technology key to US electric vehicle push, experts say Energy Department invests $12 million in cyber technology EPA floats emissions cuts for gas plants Are high-cost prescription drugs the price of innovation? Disclose the costs of clinical trials Biden, Harris going on in-person fundraising blitz Federal judge halts Kentucky’s restrictive new abortion law Russia’s latest round of sanctions targets Harris, Klain, Zuckerberg CERN scientists to restart Large Hadron Collider after three-year hiatus Carbon emissions from flaring hit 10-year low in 2021 Tennis legend Serena Williams joins latest bid to purchase English soccer club Chelsea FC Fox’s Hannity surpasses Larry King as cable’s longest-running prime-time anchor Fewer New York City families are staying in shelters but those that do are staying longer, study finds Inflation is sky-high — retirement plans aren’t keeping up Proud Boys member under investigation made threatening call to FBI agent LA Times endorses Republican in controller race: ‘California needs a fiscal watchdog’ Stephen Colbert tests positive for COVID-19 Youngkin to campaign for Republicans in 2022 House introduces cyber bill intended to safeguard energy sectors This Earth Day, look local for climate change solutions CDC issues health advisory on children with hepatitis Trump lashes out at Georgia officials over effort to remove Greene from ballot Trump mocks CNN after streaming service is shuttered Senate shouldn’t hesitate on Earned Income Tax Credit Powell: Half-percent rate hike ‘on the table’ for May Satellite footage shows mass grave site in town near Mariupol Jan. 6 panel expected to meet with Trump Jr. in next few days: report Koch Industries planning ‘exit strategy’ for business in Russia Kasich says he cried after losing nomination to Trump, hoped people would ‘come to their senses’ Joe Wilson endorses Trump-backed challenger in primary against Mace Top administration official overseeing care of unaccompanied children to step down Here’s what’s driving the nationwide teacher shortage For a full American recovery, start with health equity and chronic diseases Dallas, families sue church, promoter after deadly concert shooting Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney self-government Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: Here’s how to watch Kerry: ‘I don’t see the evidence yet’ that nations are cutting emissions Capitol Police: No advance notice of skydiving plane that sparked evacuation order Obamas leaving Spotify, exploring other options for new podcast deal McCarthy calls NYT reporting on Trump-bashing ‘totally false’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – First member of Congress to testify under oath about Jan. 6 GSA announces emissions cut milestone in federal buildings Cyber criminals are ‘drinking the tears’ of Ukrainians Federal health agencies didn’t report political interference fearing retaliation: audit Biden cleans up after confusing mask mandate for Title 42 Yellen: European ban on Russian energy may do more harm than good O’Rourke highlights Texas property taxes in new attack on Abbott ‘Ghost’ drones headed to Ukraine as part of new US lethal aid package Tough times demand bold Democratic action CNN+ shutting down Business group ruffles feathers with GOP after key policy recommendation Djokovic: Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players ‘crazy’ Mike Tyson appears to punch airline passenger in video Supreme Court sides with German Jewish heirs in case over art stolen by Nazis This is how we can double food production by 2050 LGBTQ+ advocacy group launches billboard campaign to repeal Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Ex-Honduran president to be extradited to US to face drug charges Tulsi Gabbard demands retraction of Romney ‘treason’ accusation Biden proposes $500 million in aid for Ukrainian government Confusion and lack of conviction plague Biden’s immigration policies Apple, Amazon, Meta report record Q1 lobbying spending amid antitrust fight Patients in new survey report racial discrimination in health care Psaki to Chris Wallace: ‘Normal’ to ‘engage’ next career stop while still in government Musk says he’s raised $46.5B in funding for Twitter takeover On Earth Day, Congress should remember investments in nature pay off Biden to seek additional security aid for Ukraine from Congress US sending another $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, Biden says Supreme Court upholds Puerto Rico’s exclusion from disability benefits House Democrats looking into disinformation’s election impact in Republican-led states McCarthy denies saying Trump should resign if impeached Cheney, Zelensky among 2022 JFK Profile in Courage Award winners India condemns Omar’s ‘narrow minded’ politics, visit to Kashmir Elon Musk peddles free speech — right before he ends the world United CEO doubtful of mask mandate return ‘anytime in the foreseeable future’ Watch live: IRS commissioner Charles Rettig testifies before House panel Midterms 2022: Biden’s approval ratings could make the difference in midterm races Pelosi hosts largest individual donor fundraiser in DCCC history Biden sets up new path to US but will stop waiving rules for Ukrainians at Mexican border Destroying democracy to save it? Court advances effort to block GOP candidates from ballots Rising: April 21, 2022 New Jersey marijuana sales start: Here are the states where recreational sales are legal DHS extends vaccine requirements for entry at Mexico, Canada borders Texas Democrats making pitch to hold early presidential primary Sen. Lee: Post-election texts with Meadows meant to determine White House message A GOP win is a loss for everyone — including Republicans ‘Masked Singer’ judge walks off after Giuliani unveiled as competitor Crypto exchange Binance deactivating accounts in Russia US credibility against autocrats starts and ends with its use of war powers Pelosi: FAA’s apparent failure to notify Capitol Police of skydiving flight ‘inexcusable’ UK’s Boris Johnson compares Putin to crocodile, says Ukraine peace talks doomed State and local governments need to stop subsidizing Chinese companies Trump: Piers Morgan ‘went out of his way to deceptively edit’ interview How many times can Putin threaten nuclear escalation? The Hill’s Morning Report — Putin tests ICBM, pulls back on Mariupol plant Texas and Florida take steps to limit professor tenure at state schools Here’s where America’s immigrants come from McCarthy ramps up Ukraine blame game with Biden Five states that could take Iowa’s spot on the early primary calendar Effort to boot Greene from ballot could open new avenue of attack White House unveils national drug control strategy amid rising overdoses Climate groups say social media companies leave ‘public in the dark’ on misinformation policies Transportation department announces over $6 billion to reduce transportation emissions Reporter Emily Kopp discusses legal agreement between Wuhan and US labs 137 million in US live with unhealthy levels of air pollution: American Lung Association