The Hill Articles: April 25, 2022

Takeaways from Monday’s Pennsylvania GOP Senate debate Abbott blames Biden border policies for National Guardsman’s death Raskin responds to ‘chilling’ report Pence refused to leave Capitol on Jan. 6 New video shows Alec Baldwin speaking to officers after ‘Rust’ shooting Manchin meets with bipartisan group on climate change Bezos questions possibility of Chinese influence after Musk’s Twitter acquisition Shares of company behind Trump’s Truth Social fall after Musk’s Twitter deal Watch live: Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary debate Supreme Court declines to block elite high school’s admissions policy Energy & Environment — Biden expands VA benefits for burn pit victims Birx says she demanded White House retract Trump comment on using disinfectant against COVID On The Money — Musk’s latest multi-billion-dollar venture Title 42 looms over Biden meeting with Hispanic Democrats LGBTQ+ Twitter users contemplate exit amid Elon Musk takeover Virginia, DC AGs to probe Washington Commanders’ alleged financial improprieties Michigan police chief IDs officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya GOP’s McHenry says he will seek chairmanship, not whip position Defense & National Security — Biden digs in for fight against Putin Biden administration shrinks area eligible for drilling at Arctic reserve Hillicon Valley — Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion Senate advances Brainard to final confirmation vote A glimmer of hope in bringing accountability to religious freedom violators abroad Voters see inflation as top issue facing the country: poll Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses lacking media coverage around Hunter Biden McCarthy warns of impeachment for Biden border official  Kane Tanaka, world’s oldest person, dies at 119 Black homeownership faces new obstacles in crowded property market Judge tosses Kansas GOP-drawn congressional map Health Care — Officials zero in on child COVID treatments, vaccines Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s rescission of Title 42 More than half of voters approve of Musk buying Twitter: poll Zero, then negative: Why getting to net-zero isn’t enough Global skating body bans Russia, Belarus from hosting international events Equilibrium/Sustainability — Distilling whiskey waste into usable fuel Republicans praise Musk’s Twitter acquisition; Democrats skeptical 58 percent of voters open to backing independent candidate if faced with Biden, Trump: poll First all-private SpaceX crew safely returns off coast of Florida While focusing on Ukraine, we cannot ignore China’s Pacific ambitions Actress Fran Drescher eyes GOP in latest push for fairness in music Supreme Court to revisit Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy The West is burning, flooding and drying up — time to update oil and gas leasing Most young adults say US has a ‘mental health crisis’ Cawthorn challenger knocks opponent for Instagram use in new ad Trump says he won’t return to Twitter after Elon Musk buyout We’re rewriting the most important educational test you’ve never heard of Democrats press Education Dept over plans to help student loan borrowers in default At least 17,000 arrested under state of emergency order in El Salvador Hispanic Caucus throws $1 million into disputed Oregon primary Most young Americans support federal action on student debt: poll Toyota resumes PAC donations to GOP election objectors after pause Should Democrats really talk about electric vehicles as a solution to gas prices? No significance to UN chief’s stop in Russia first, spokesman says Nunes says he doesn’t expect Trump to return to Twitter after Musk purchase NAACP calls for Musk to keep Trump off Twitter FDA grants full approval for COVID-19 treatment remdesivir in young kids Parents of teen boy suing manufacturer, owners of Florida amusement park ride after fatal fall Trump to hold rally for Oz ahead of Pennsylvania Senate primary One year later, root causes of migration still need to be addressed Attorney who questioned Greene says her testimony ‘stretches credulity’ New texts show Meadows caught between two sides in Jan. 6 mayhem O’Rourke announces positive COVID test Clyburn requests briefing on status of COVID vaccines for young kids Biden congratulates Macron on reelection Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion Pot taxes surpass those from alcohol in legalization states Biden doubles down on commitment to Ukraine in fight with Putin Biden welcomes defending NHL champion Lightning to White House Biden is failing Ukrainian refugees Body of missing Texas National Guard soldier recovered Fox’s Kennedy suggests getting rid of public schools amid school prayer fight The Constitution won’t save Greene and Cawthorn Texts show Greene urged Meadows to have Trump ‘calm people’ on Jan. 6 Texts show Hannity sought to bring out the vote for Trump on Election Day Political party in Ontario says Roger Stone has joined as adviser Kerry: Industry should convince Congress on climate action Two border mayors come out in support of ending Title 42 FAA investigating Red Bull plane swap attempt that ended in crash Russia’s war in Ukraine jolts Iran, Syria and Middle East security Supreme Court grapples with high school coach’s prayer on football field Federal employee union says OPM hasn’t addressed health, safety concerns for returning workers Watch live: White House press briefing Judge holds Trump in contempt for failing to comply with NY AG subpoena The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden nominates Ukraine point person CNN’s John Berman on how he ended up at the hospital while running Boston Marathon Navy opening investigation after 7 deaths on USS George Washington Iowa GOP chair: State should hold first caucuses for both parties in 2024 Are face masks needed on airplanes? Poll: Manchin’s popularity skyrocketed over past year Biden backs Oregon rep over progressive challenger in first midterm endorsement New York City mayor expanding services for homeless people German-based renewable energy firms hit in a series of hacks Sheriff encourages homeowners to shoot burglars to ‘save taxpayers money’ Watch live: Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning visit the White House Droughts are ravaging the US — it’s time to get serious about water recycling Putin accuses West of inciting attacks against Russian journalists Blinken on Ukraine war: ‘Russia has already failed’ US sending diplomats back to Ukraine, looking to reopen embassy Two-thirds in US and China concerned about tensions between superpowers: survey How to address inflation and put money back in Americans pockets ABC reporter says much of Fox’s coverage of the pandemic ‘was very responsible’ Russian ambassador says Kremlin wants to ‘stabilize’ relations with US House Democratic campaign arm targets GOP candidate over gas prices Chris Wallace says he’s unsure of plans after CNN+ collapse Scandals, lies and audiotapes: Kevin McCarthy has principled Republicans squirming Pentagon chief says US wants to see Russia ‘weakened’ Farewell Earl Devaney, a true champion on good government Biden approval rating among young voters drops to 41 percent: poll Supreme Court agrees to review death row inmate’s bid for DNA testing Ukraine seeking $2B per month from US in emergency economic aid, official says Macron beats Le Pen: Is there a lesson for Biden and Trump in 2024? Biden presses Congress on legislation to address veterans’ toxic exposures Rising: April 25, 2022 Pelosi on watching ‘Bridgerton’ and having COVID: ‘All I did was stay home and raise money’ Once again, world events are changing our supply and procurement priorities Train stations in Ukraine targeted after US officials’ visit Australian PM says Chinese naval base in Solomon Islands would be ‘red line’ Fears of lockdown swell in Beijing amid new COVID outbreak Twitter could reach takeover deal with Musk as soon as Monday: reports Zelensky: Orthodox world has seen Easter means nothing to Russia Are Democrats losing their advantage on education? Watchdog group sues FEC over citizenship of liberal donor Biden’s unforced error at the United Nations Zelensky adviser: Countries buying Russian oil, gas complicit in war crimes Democrats willing to weaponize ESG scores to punish Americans Biden to nominate Bridget Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine California’s obsession with racial balancing The Hill’s Morning Report — Dr. Oz aims to win over ‘skeptical’ voters This week: Congress returns to border, spending fights Juan Williams: Trump rains on McConnell’s parade GOP set to deliver a grilling to Mayorkas on border Judge to weigh whether Trump should be held in contempt Can Dr. Oz complete his GOP metamorphosis with a Senate win? Watch live: Democratic Senate candidates debate in Pennsylvania