The Hill Articles: April 22, 2022

Jan. 6 committee says Meadows knew about threat of violence ahead of riot Trump, McCarthy say relationship is intact after recordings about Jan. 6 Pelosi to make ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ appearance Russian official says country wants full control of southern Ukraine Person set themself on fire in front of Supreme Court: police FAA did not inform Capitol police of plane that sparked Capitol evacuation Defense & National Security — Fears grow for Mariupol Energy & Environment — Biden projects optimism on Earth Day Health Care — COVID-19 was third leading cause of death last year Photos show Cawthorn wearing lingerie at apparent party: Politico DC Woman escapes attack through window with legs tied: police On The Money — Disney loses special tax status People of color more likely to be harmed by pesticides, study shows Photos of the Week: Easter meerkat, Ukraine and France’s presidential election Three more people plead guilty in connection to Jan. 6 riot Hillicon Valley — Ukraine postal service hit with cyberattack Equilibrium/Sustainability — Green NGOs staffers launch action week into May Missouri lawmakers consider extending proposed ban on gender-affirming care to adults Greene rebuffs Jan. 6 criticism during tense hearing McCarthy’s future hangs in limbo as Washington awaits Trump response  New England governors approve transformative laws on ‘forever chemicals’  Time is running out to protect our planet’s biodiversity Jenna Ellis offers to defend Disney against DeSantis administration Jill Biden, former Sen. Dole honor military caregiver children in Fox News op-ed Fears grow for Mariupol — the ‘center of hell’ DC police responding to an ‘active threat’ involving three shooting victims Biden takes shots at GOP, Trump: ‘This is a MAGA party now’ Energy pragmatism: United States style Biden casts crisis as ‘opportunity’ during optimistic Earth Day speech A kitchen-table solution to climate change Ocasio-Cortez calls Jan. 6 a ‘trial run’ Biden to nominate Michael Ratney as envoy to Saudi Arabia Russian Olympian suspended from swimming federation after attending Putin event A Russian cyberattack is coming —lawmakers and citizens must prepare Five actions Biden has taken in response to high gas prices Why gas is so much more expensive in California than in Texas Unemployment benefits cuts didn’t spark job growth, report says Kinzinger: McCarthy audio shows GOP leaders think Republican voters are ‘dumb’ We cannot let judicial overreach undermine what’s best for public health New York City MTA deploying 60 zero emission buses by end of year The best and worst U.S. cities for air quality COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in US last year: CDC Ukraine postal service hit with cyberattack after issuing commemorative war stamps Small business owners get a lot of political hype — but do candidates really understand them? Ohio AG warns of rise in ‘Frankenstein opioids’ more dangerous than fentanyl UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow next week Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on lowering costs amid record inflation Justice for some is no justice at all — we must change our criminal justice system EU urges citizens to work from home, drive slower to reduce reliance on Russia GM electric delivery van sets distance record Climate change is killing our economy — clean energy and climate action can save it Deja Alvarez could be the nation’s first openly transgender, Latina state legislator Trump and McCarthy spoke by phone after audio of House GOP leader released: report Biden rips GOP for targeting Disney Guns were leading cause of death among US kids in 2020, report says The Hill’s 12:30 Report – More leaked McCarthy audio post-Jan. 6 Let’s prioritize the climate in 2022 – Congress must take bold, effective climate action Biden job approval second lowest among presidents since 1950s: Gallup Crist defends Disney, says DeSantis wants to be ‘king of Florida’ The Trump party blames America first ‘I’ve had it’: More McCarthy audio bashing Trump revealed This Earth Day, there are reasons to be optimistic Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on his climate agenda on Earth Day Johnson calls Russian takeover of Ukraine a ‘realistic possibility’ Michigan congressional candidate sends fundraiser with claim ‘your child’ is receiving gender-affirming surgery UK says it will reopen embassy in Kyiv The counter to popular authoritarianism isn’t democracy — it’s freedom Greene lawyer argues her efforts to deny Biden victory qualify as ‘legitimate political speech’ The safest states in the US during the pandemic, according to WalletHub Former administrator at Virginia school sues, says she was ‘branded a racist’ after objecting to teacher training curriculum On this 52nd Earth Day, the US reveals it’s lagging behind on critical climate pledges Could you tell the difference between this plant-based egg and a traditional chicken egg? Shaken and stirred: Back to work in the ‘snow globe economy’ House Republicans press Twitter board to preserve all records of Elon Musk’s offers to buy company Abbott’s controversial truck inspection policy found zero drugs, weapons: report Ukraine claims intercepted call shows Russians talking about executing prisoners Gen. Berger’s radical plan to reshape the Marines needs work — but quickly Cheney not source of McCarthy suggesting Trump resign, spokesperson says Median approval in Asian countries of US leadership jumps up in 2021: Gallup Spectators cheer Greene as she enters Georgia courtroom Rising: April 22, 2022 Democrats must feel voters’ pain on inflation Watch live: Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies at hearing challenging her House candidacy California’s lessons for Justice40 — implementation matters Tennessee passes bill requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parent Quarter of US COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented by vaccination: analysis Russian senior commander: Russia intends to take ‘full control’ of southern Ukraine DHS needs to clean up its act New York appeals court rules new congressional map illegally favors Democrats Florida releases examples from banned math textbooks Don’t let war in Ukraine distract from transformative events elsewhere in the world Mariupol mayor calls for full evacuation as satellite images show thousands in mass graves Congress must make it easy for America’s veterans to file VA claims The Hill’s Morning Report – Audio puts McCarthy in hot water Stunned lawmakers want investigation after air stunt prompts Capitol evacuation The Memo: Biden faces mutiny on Title 42 End of Title 42 could make it harder to cross southern border Native Americans warn of voter suppression in Western states Here are five ways Earth Day is being celebrated today Legislative setbacks plague Biden’s climate goals Louisiana lawmakers are eyeing another transgender athlete ban. Here’s how other states are faring Santa Claus is coming … to Congress? Biden to sign Earth Day order protecting old-growth forests