The Hill Articles: April 26, 2022

Viola Davis slams criticism of her Michelle Obama performance in ‘The First Lady’ Nearly three-fourths of Americans support US helping supply weapons to Ukraine: poll Pelosi, Ukrainian ambassador to unveil Capitol photo exhibit of Russian invasion Gaetz lashes out at McCarthy, Scalise after leaked comments Trump to be fined $10K daily starting Tuesday after failing to comply with NY AG subpoena, judge rules Harris prescribed COVID-19 antiviral pill after testing positive Vance leads Senate GOP primary field in Ohio: poll Celebrities react to Musk’s Twitter acquisition: ‘Best of luck’ LA Times condemns sheriff over ‘outrageous’ actions against reporter Jan. 6 panel mulls second invitation to McCarthy Jan. 6 panel’s contempt charges reignite partisan infighting When economic growth does not serve mental wellbeing On The Money — The Fed gets a new No. 2 Energy & Environment — Manchin eyes bipartisan climate action Robinhood to cut 9 percent of its full-time employees Defense & National Security — Austin huddles with counterparts on Ukraine McCarthy said Gaetz was ‘putting people in jeopardy’ with remarks post-Jan. 6 Hillicon Valley — Five things to watch on Musk’s Twitter deal Health Care — White House pushes for more COVID pills   Russia agrees ‘in principle’ to evacuations from Mariupol steel plant Musk says he’s against ‘censorship that goes far beyond the law’ House passes two Alaska bills sponsored by late-Rep. Don Young House panel to explore impeachment, judicial ethics in wake of Ginni Thomas texts Equilibrium/Sustainability — Pathogens can ‘hitch a ride’ on microplastics at sea Biden administration lays out post-Title 42 border plan State Dept offering $10 million for information on Russian cyber criminals Ukraine has ‘full support’ of US to repel Russia Pfizer requests FDA authorization to administer booster dose to children 5-11 First openly transgender NCAA Division I athlete debunks myths about trans women in sports Working women facing widespread burnout, report says Rand Paul and Blinken spar over Putin invading countries that ‘were part of Russia’ Meadows texts shine new light on Trump effort in Georgia US diplomats travel back to Ukraine for first time since start of Russia-Ukraine conflict BA.2 subvariants dominate cases in New York, rising across country Raytheon CEO warns of delays in Stinger missile production Next steps in US-China climate cooperation New acting director takes over ATF NAACP president invites Musk to conversation on Twitter World Bank forecasts war in Ukraine will cause ‘largest commodity shock’ since 1970s Tobacco use declined among people with major depression, substance use disorder: NIH Five things to watch as Elon Musk acquires Twitter Meatpacking CEOs set to take heat from Congress amid soaring prices Russia to cut off gas supply to Poland Can universal school meals be the anchor for a new reconciliation bill? Senate confirms Brainard as Fed vice chair, stalls on Cook US needs more funding to fight COVID-19, says key White House official Longtime speechwriter offers Biden advice on his first WHCA dinner address The number of teens who report carrying handguns has spiked, study says Robin Roberts said she nearly turned down interview with Barack Obama in 2012 over fears of being outed In defense of trees for climate action Medication abortion can be dispensed without an ultrasound or physical exam, study finds Clyburn to campaign with Cuellar ahead of Texas primary runoff Florida congressman says Aduhelm’s FDA approval ‘muddied the waters’ for future Alzheimer’s drugs Rights group asks UN chief to prioritize Mariupol civilians amid trip to Moscow Schumer declines to comment on Feinstein’s fitness for office HBO stresses ‘Winning Time’ not a documentary after Jerry West criticism GOP congressman says McCarthy’s taped comments pose a ‘huge trust issue’ GOP doubles down on Title 42 vote after court order Can four-day school weeks salve teacher burnout? GOP slams top consumer watchdog at hearing, alleging overreach The 2024 surprise few can see coming Raffensperger in close reelection race with Trump-backed challenger: poll Progressives eye new strategies in case of 2024 opening New credit card for conservatives launched Austin says he ‘does not’ believe Russian invasion will end in nuclear war California advances bill to improve air quality in country’s top polluted region Stocks sink as inflation, recession fears rattle Wall Street Harvard to redress slavery ties with $100M fund Message to woke corporate America: Butt out of politics Pharrell Williams to host music festival in DC on Juneteenth Madison Cawthorn accused of bringing loaded gun to North Carolina airport Fox tops April cable news ratings rankings The Fed may lack the tools to tame food prices COVID-19 delays two key Biden nominees in Senate EU warns Musk over digital rules after Twitter deal Biden administration finalizes lightbulb efficiency rule sidelined by Trump Biden must act to stop Israel’s drift away from Washington About 6 in 10 Americans have signs of previous COVID-19 infection: CDC DOJ sues Indiana town for allegedly revoking job offer after learning man’s HIV status Tennessee governor signs law adding penalties to transgender athlete ban US and Europe must stop tolerating crimes against humanity in Ukraine Watch live: Jen Psaki holds press briefing Physician task force no longer recommending aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke for people 60 and older The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Musk’s Twitter deal rattles Washington Milley: Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens ‘global international security order’ Manchin: Scaled-down bill should focus on inflation, debt reduction Multination defense meeting on Ukraine war to happen monthly US panel recommends State Department classify India, Russia as ‘country of particular concern’ over religious freedoms Harris tests positive for COVID-19 Supreme Court wrestles with Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy Clarissa Ward and CNN crew duck for cover in Ukraine amid Russian shelling Taking a day to celebrate innovation and intellectual property rights All England Club rules Djokovic can play Wimbledon without vaccine US monitoring blasts in breakaway Moldovan region The long-term consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine are coming into focus UN: Number of Ukrainians fleeing invasion could be two times higher than initial projections Conservatives cheer sale of Twitter to Musk, tease return to platform Pentagon chief: ‘Irresponsible’ for Russia to talk about potential nuclear escalation Protesters egg ‘People’s Convoy’ in Oakland Putin’s war sparked an urgent need to expand the US military-industrial base Fidelity opening retirement investments to bitcoin More than 60 tons of ground beef recalled Delta to become first US carrier to pay flight attendants during boarding Antisemitic incidents in US hit all-time high in 2021, ADL says Our digital town square: An easy solution for Musk to restore free speech to Twitter DeSantis revokes Disney parks’ special status Jack Dorsey labels Elon Musk ‘the singular solution I trust’ after Twitter buyout deal Lightning player cracks up as Biden calls NHL commissioner ‘Gary Batman’ Father of boy who died after falling off amusement park ride says he hopes lawsuit will change industry Elon Musk is right about Twitter and solving Section 230 An ‘exhilarated’ McConnell said Trump ‘totally discredited himself’ with Jan. 6: book NBC gears up for four separate White House Correspondents’ Association events this week Most family members of COVID ICU patients report PTSD symptoms: research Minnesota candidate goes into labor just before convention, withdraws from race Russia’s war on Ukraine makes China’s attack on Taiwan more likely Rising: April 26, 2022 Orrin Hatch: Conservative of deep contradictions — and kindness Watch live: Blinken testifies on Russian war in Ukraine, US response Russia’s Lavrov: Threat of nuclear war ‘should not be underestimated’ Watch live: Garland testifies on DOJ budget request Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase brings free speech into sharp focus Cassidy fundraises for Greene’s opponent Poll finds overwhelming support for accepting Ukrainian refugees in US State uses first Biden-era emergency declaration to approve ammunition sale to Ukraine A clear Ukrainian victory is the only route to lasting peace Kemp holds wide lead in Georgia governor race: poll Mariupol mayor: Third mass grave discovered Press: McCarthy is a bigger liar than Trump Feehery: Corporate America needs to be like Mike Austin to Ukraine: US, allies ‘have your back’ Where have all the strategic thinkers gone? Birx: Fauci, other colleagues on Trump team had resignation pact The debate over the COVID-19 public health emergency is failing America From Ukraine, with loot The Hill’s Morning Report — What changes at Twitter under Musk? Biden announces first use of clemency powers alongside new second chance initiatives Strengthening transatlantic partnerships Bottom line China COVID lockdowns threaten higher prices in US GOP hopes to make gains with women by highlighting inflation Illinois governor’s race becomes battle of the billionaires Dems struggle to contain fallout over Trump-era immigration rule Musk buying Twitter alarms Democrats Lawmakers return from Poland with resolve to help Ukraine McCarthy’s comment on Trump pardon could be key for Jan. 6 panel White House unveils new push to increase availability of COVID-19 treatment pills Military landlord mistreated service members even after investigation began, says Senate panel