The Hill Articles: April 6, 2022

April 6
Finland seizes $46 million worth of artwork headed to Russia Boston Marathon bans runners residing in Russia and Belarus Judge rejects Trump’s recusal request in lawsuit against Hillary Clinton Former federal prosecutor says Jan. 6 led to FBI increasing surveillance of American public Senate to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court Thursday UK’s Johnson says ‘biological males’ should not compete in female sports Senate gets deal on limiting Russia trade, oil import ban US must deal with ‘demand for crazy on the internet’: Obama Ukraine tells civilians in east to flee with Russian offensive expected Obama says he ‘would not have predicted’ Putin’s invasion five years ago Kinzinger says White House staff weakened Biden after walking back Putin comment in Warsaw Senators strike deal to keep Capitol cafeteria workers from layoffs Trump endorses ‘warrior’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, other House GOP 2020 objectors House passes bill to document Russian war crimes in Ukraine Two posed as federal agents, gave gifts to Secret Service officers Defense & National Security — Washington ups the pressure on Moscow Tribunal in Burkina Faso convicts former president in killing of predecessor Longtime New York judge found dead weeks after feds raided home On the Money — Biden boosts sanctions on Russia Kemp issues state of emergency in Georgia after deadly storms Leader of West Virginia’s Proud Boys chapter pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case Hillicon Valley — Dangers facing gig workers detailed  Energy & Environment — Energy Democrats grill oil execs on gas prices  Kentucky governor vetoes bill seeking to ban transgender girls from athletics Parents of former Marine held in Russia urge Moscow to provide proof of life Health Care — FDA advisers weigh boosters’ fate COVID-19 cases among key DC players jump after Gridiron dinner Sharpton, MLK III ask Biden to urge diverse judicial nominations in Delaware House votes to hold Navarro and Scavino in contempt of Congress Five things to know about the newest Russia sanctions Polish president says genocide in Ukraine ‘hard to deny’ Yes, abortion bans affect transgender and nonbinary people, too Five questions about Biden’s move on freezing student loans Abbott says Texas will bus migrants to DC after Biden lifts Title 42 Judge issues first acquittal to Jan. 6 riot defendant Yes, we can reduce global plastic pollution Equilibrium/Sustainability — Tumble drying laundry linked to microfiber pollution   What we know about Putin’s daughters 70 percent of Americans view Russia as their enemy: survey GOP backlash against student loan freeze grows Renters of color pay higher security deposit, more application fees  International agency announces additional oil supply release FDA advisers meet to weigh future of booster doses, possible new strains Briahna Joy Gray: Student loan pause extended due to incompetence The cost of authoritarianism on women’s health Biden signs Postal Service reform bill into law Most single Americans say dating has been harder since the pandemic, ‘not going well’ Kamala Harris’s comms director tests positive for COVID-19 Senators ask FTC to probe West Coast gas prices Biden taps Democrat, Republican to serve on SEC Mariupol’s Mayor puts dead at over 5,000 civilians Boston school buses are going electric Elected officials can’t ignore reality on school choice Police: At least 5 gunmen involved in Sacramento shooting A third of Americans faced extreme weather in last two years: poll Fed signals more aggressive steps to fight inflation House Democrats sound alarm on potential Iran nuclear deal Senators push for details on protecting election officials amid threat concerns The misalignment of telehealth policy and funding versus who actually uses it is epic Demand for cyber threat intel growing, White House official says Judge rules Bannon cannot argue he was relying on legal advice in defying Jan. 6 subpoena More than half of Americans believe Thomas should not weigh in on 2020 election cases US training ‘small number’ of Ukrainian troops on Switchblade drones Yellen faces bipartisan pressure to ramp up Russian sanctions after Bucha How long can Biden pause student loan payments? Alabama lawmakers advance transgender bathroom bill Could insurgency offer Ukraine a decisive edge? Yellen says US will not participate in G-20 meetings if Russia present Fox that attacked individuals on Capitol Hill euthanized China says Bucha images ‘deeply disturbing,’ but assigns no blame US ambassador urges assistance to NGOs helping Ukrainian refugees Attorney General Merrick Garland tests positive for COVID Lawmakers press oil CEOs on high gas prices Russia’s war in Ukraine means the end of counterterrorism consensus Domestic flight prices up 40 percent since beginning of year Senators close in on deal on Russia trade, oil ban Watch live: Biden signs Postal Service reform bill JetBlue bids $3.6 billion for Spirit Airlines, putting Frontier merger up in the air Los Angeles e-scooter riders have higher injury rate than motorcyclists: study Biden warns Amazon while rallying Big Labor: ‘Here we come’ Obama to sit with Al Roker for interview on climate change Democrat presses EPA administrator on climate rule pace: ‘How long do you think you have?’ The Hill’s Campaign Report — All eyes on Georgia 6 state AGs threaten to investigate NFL over alleged workplace harassment of women Biden decries ‘major war crimes’ in Ukraine Federal judiciary employees should be able to seek justice under the laws meant to protect them Democrats unveil bill to impose ethics, recusal standards on Supreme Court Pentagon: Russian forces outside Kyiv, Chernihiv have ‘completely withdrawn’ Police arrest third suspect in Sacramento shooting Kemp, Raffensperger lead Trump-backed challengers in Georgia: poll Herschel Walker leads Warnock in Georgia Senate race: poll Republicans lead Abrams in Georgia: poll What comes after Putin? These European countries are the most dependent on Russian gas Watch live: White House press briefing Texas border mission requests $531M to operate past May 1 The Hill’s 12:30 Report – US targets Putin’s family The imminent end of the Bush political dynasty Ghislaine Maxwell family ‘shocked’ by denial of new trial Police involved in fatal shooting of Amir Locke won’t be charged Bill allowing citizens to sue over illegal firearms advances in California Liquified natural gas is the answer to Biden’s energy crisis Vermont advances bill to simplify amending birth certificates to match gender identity Fauci tells Chris Wallace of ‘painful’ messaging under Trump Anti-abortion activists claim they had 115 fetuses Biden officials to brief lawmakers on semiconductor supply chain risks DOJ charges Russian oligarch with violating US sanctions Like Sessions and Barr, Garland must now choose principle over politics These 5 cities have the highest gas prices in the US 50 gig workers killed on the job in the last five years: study Text message makes case ‘materially’ worse for Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann Milwaukee elects its first Black mayor Watch live: Biden addresses national construction workers union Protection against COVID-19 infection improves after fourth vaccine dose but wanes quickly: study Biden targets Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in new wave of sanctions In Bucha, Ukraine, burned, piled bodies among latest horrors Biden should visit South Korea’s Jeju April 3rd Peace Park American women face higher avoidable death rate than other high income countries: study Commerce secretary, House Democrats test positive for COVID-19 breakthrough cases Supreme Court halts ruling against Trump Clean Water Act rollback in 5-4 decision Ukrainians pore over grisly aftermath of atrocities ADL slams GOP senator who suggested Biden’s SCOTUS pick would defend Nazis 45 House Democrats call on Census Bureau to address 2020 undercount Biden extends student loan freeze through August Media on the Clinton scandal: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil Rising: April 6, 2022 GOP Rep. Bob Gibbs to retire amid Ohio primary battle Russian media campaign falsely claims Bucha deaths are fakes Indiana state police identify ‘I-65 Killer’ after 30-year search Confirmation combat can’t crush bipartisan criminal justice reform Small Virginia college adopts ban on athletes disciplined for sexual assault Arizona Supreme Court declines GOP request to end early voting Hassan raises $4.3M in first quarter of 2022 Why we need a modern act to prevent harm from medications Former Rep. Crowley dives into new role as Broadway producer CDC lowers COVID-19 travel warning for Canada, Jamaica Watch live: FDA meets to discuss COVID-19 boosters Sean Penn calls for ‘unity’ on Ukraine in appearances on Fox News, MSNBC FDA, health experts to meet, discuss COVID-19 booster strategy Pavlich: Women step up to save their sports Top US general says he expects Russia, Ukraine conflict to be ‘measured in years’ Jen Psaki must resign — immediately Deutsche Bank predicts 2023 recession for US Mellman: The limits of diplomacy Pope kisses Ukrainian flag sent from Bucha, condemns ‘massacre’ Budowsky: Politically, the female decade has begun Biden wrongly takes aim at donor-advised funds The Hill’s Morning Report – Election year fights consume Capitol Hill Questions grow about Biden’s position on a gas tax holiday Demings raises $10M for Florida Senate bid GOP moderates send message on Supreme Court Democrats, GOP look to expand shrinking House battlefield Trump-era fight snags COVID deal Finding mile-high success in DC Koch-backed group announces eight-figure ad campaign hammering inflation Ukraine war drives lawmakers into defensive posture on Taiwan Lobbying world Instagram failed to act on abusive DMs sent to 3 female public figures: report