The Hill Articles: April 8, 2022

New York AG asks judge to force real estate firm to comply with Trump-related subpoenas Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station Fauci: US ‘likely’ to see fall COVID-19 surge Scott’s plan is a foundation for Republican victory and governance Defense & National Security: Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s civilians Energy & Environment — Rich counties behind most ecological damage Health Care — WH acknowledges risk of Biden getting COVID On The Money — Senators take aim at Russian oligarch’s property Kevin Spacey asks judge to axe Anthony Rapp’s sex abuse suit Hillicon Valley — Musk to hold Q&A with Twitter staff ‘Groomer’ debate inflames GOP fight over Florida law Gridiron president says 53 people contracted COVID-19 after dinner DeSantis says ‘Cold War’ coming between Florida, Georgia, if Stacey Abrams is elected governor Photos of the Week: Ramadan, Men’s Final Four NCAA and Ketanji Brown Jackson Alabama Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing gender-affirming care into law Equilibrium/Sustainability — Worm farms, thin bottles key to carbon-neutral wine  Biden signs bill limiting trade with Russia COVID wave hits Dems just as they’re scaling back health protocols  Fewer than 1 in 3 adults personally know someone who is transgender: poll LBQ women and girls of color are overrepresented in child welfare, carceral systems, study shows Nationwide spike in ‘mass overdose events’ driven by unintentional fentanyl use, DEA warns  Congress must pass comprehensive drug pricing reforms that include Medicare negotiation Advocates say Arizona foster care law discriminates against LGBTQ+ couples ACLU denounces bill to allow seized Russian oligarch assets to fund Ukraine FAA proposes record fines for unruly passenger behavior Bipartisan Klepto Act unveiled to track down Russian oligarch assets We need to protect children’s data online — but let’s protect everyone’s data while we’re at it Russian missile that struck rail station had ‘for the children’ written on it Bogus test-taker gets prison, former USC water polo coach found guilty in college admissions scandal US expresses ‘grave concern’ over ethnic cleansing reports in Tigray Russia steps up attacks on civilians, drawing condemnation Wealthy nations responsible for 74 percent of ecological harm: study Health care workers are burning mad — not only burnt out Academy bans Will Smith from the Oscars for 10 years Dolly Parton: ‘Mistreating Mother Nature’ is ‘like being ugly to your mama’ Boris Becker found guilty over bankruptcy, could face jail Ex-Goldman Sachs banker convicted in $4.5B plot to loot 1MDB fund Johnny Depp’s libel case proves all press is not good press COVID-19 cases rise rapidly in New York City, DC Nonprofit says Minor League Baseball players earning under federal minimum wage Jackson says she’s ‘daunted’ to follow in Breyer’s footsteps Jackson marks historic confirmation: ‘We’ve made it, all of us’ Companies are tethered to stock price – at the expense of everything else 2 acquitted, jury hung on 2 more in Whitmer kidnap plot How the latest student loan pause could help borrowers — even without forgiveness European leaders meet with Zelensky We need to develop a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ukraine — now Biden: Three Republicans who voted to confirm Jackson ‘deserve enormous credit’ Biden accuses Republicans of ‘verbal abuse’ against Jackson In historic first, all-private crew successfully launches to International Space Station Here are Russia’s alleged war crimes in the Ukraine invasion New Yorkers to get gas tax holiday How to help communities step back from the coast as sea levels rise Jayapal looks to boost progressives with key midterm endorsements Trump says DeSantis signing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ was a ‘good move’ US to send Patriot system to Slovakia to offset S-300 transfer to Ukraine Federal court strikes down military restrictions on service members living with HIV Russia declares 45 Polish diplomats ‘persona non grata’ in diplomatic expulsion tit for tat The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Pink Floyd makes dramatic return in support of Ukraine South Carolina schedules first execution after transition to firing squads Small businesses don’t need more federal stimulus money Proud Boys leader pleads guilty to Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, agrees to cooperate Twitter says it’s ‘experimenting with Unmentioning’ Watch live: Jen Psaki holds press briefing Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is at a crossroads DA clears officers after they sat on back of California man for 3.5 minutes, killing him Kremlin spokesman says Ukraine operation could end ‘in foreseeable future’ Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years Judge tosses Girl Scouts’ recruitment suit against Boy Scouts Abigail Disney: ‘We need corporations to step up on principle’ DHL jet skids off runway and breaks apart Union files objections to Alabama Amazon election The $1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending needs oversight Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation Nelson: NASA’s relationship with Russia is ‘steady’ Thiel: Buffett, ‘the sociopathic grandpa from Omaha,’ is bitcoin’s ‘Enemy No. 1’ Lara Logan says she was ‘pushed out’ at Fox News West’s weakness led Putin into Ukraine — and other enemies are looking for similar signs Kimmel mocks Greene after she reported him to Capitol Police: ‘Officer I’d like to report a joke’ White House acknowledges Biden could get COVID, stresses he’s vaccinated Jill Biden to make appearance at Kids’ Choice Awards Finland hit by cyberattack, airspace breach Breadcrumbs that could bring down a government Musk to address Twitter employees in Q&A Ex-GOP Senate staffer sentenced to more than 12 years in child porn case Major outage forces Puerto Rico to shutter schools, offices Russia and Ukraine: The economic consequences of peace Rising: April 8, 2022 This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill Global food prices hit record levels amid Ukraine conflict Watch live: NASA launches private crew to International Space Station US speeds entry for Ukrainians as more reach Mexico border Reforming congressional stock trading is a bipartisan issue, it’s time to stop playing games and get it done Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign Capitol Hill fox’s kits euthanized after rabies exposure China’s long game with Russia 3 Shanghai officials sacked over COVID-19 response Russian missile strike kills dozens at train station used for evacuations Problems with presidential records are not just about Trump The Hill’s Morning Report – Judge Jackson now Justice Jackson; Pelosi has COVID GOP ‘no’ votes on Russia measures prompt pro-Putin accusations  The Memo: Psaki’s rumored MSNBC move prompts controversy Jackson confirmation gives embattled Biden a much-needed win Census undercounts spark concern among experts over data reliability