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The Hill Articles: August 16, 2022
August 16
Watch: Cheney concedes Wyoming primary defeat to Hageman
Five questions about Liz Cheney’s political future
Cheney strikes defiant tone in concession speech: ‘Now the real work begins’
Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming primary
Obama: Climate, health care bill ‘a BFD’
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson’s CEO blames politicians for ‘surge in violence and lawlessness’
Live results: Alaska and Wyoming primaries
The PACT Act: An essential first step in protecting those who protect us
Energy & Environment — Major climate bill becomes law
Equilibrium/Sustainability — NYC real estate races to curb carbon emissions
Cheney ahead of Wyoming primary: ‘The beginning of a battle’ for democracy
Singer Kehlani ends show early over fan safety concerns
On The Money — Biden signs sweeping economic bill into law
Colorado judge orders Trump legal adviser to appear in Georgia probe
Defense & National Security — Congress wants answers on Junior ROTC programs
Health Care — Landmark drug pricing legislation signed into law
Why Congress needs to pass an imperfect, temporary extension for DACA
Hillicon Valley — Meta releases plan for midterm content
Dallas-based startup plans to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger
Fetterman campaign raises $500K in wake of viral Oz ‘crudité’ video
Pennsylvania governor signs executive order banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
NotedDC — Nadler, Maloney prepare for face-off
Thank young people for the Inflation Reduction Act
FBI interviewed Trump White House lawyers about documents at center of Mar-a-Lago search: report
Trump’s declassification claim may offer limited defense
Politics aside, the unsealing of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant is a victory for the rule of law
Boston mayor seeks to ban fossil fuels in new buildings
Inflation Reduction Act: Sourcing materials and making batteries are challenging
Nearly 2 million fewer students have enrolled in public school
Biden signs expansive health, climate bill into law
The US movement to make period products free is growing
Americans with Disabilities Act protects transgender people, judge rules
Campaign Report — All eyes on Wyoming
It’s time for a discussion about life after being born in America
Air Force tests ICBM after delay over tensions with China
Former congressman charged with fraud, money laundering
A look at Biden’s past executive orders on climate change
IRS increases what teachers can deduct for classroom expenses
The message Israel’s interim prime minister sent to Iran
‘Gutfeld!’ tops late-night ratings following Mar-a-Lago search
160 Amazon workers walk off jobs at California hub
Democrats threaten ‘alternate means’ to force DHS watchdog to cooperate in probe of deleted Jan. 6 texts
Meta rolls out plan for midterms, pledges to remove misinformation
Groups call on judge to clear way for first Latino on upstate New York court
The US should reform health care industry to improve life expectancy rates, study says
Hannity: Trump felony charge ‘not a disqualification’ from seeking presidency
To avert a global debt crisis, IMF’s reserve assets need greater support
Lyft, Motional roll out new fleet of driverless electric vehicles in Las Vegas
Biden administration nearly doubling number of zero-emission buses with infrastructure funds
Feds cut Colorado River allocation to Arizona, Nevada as talks fail
Fiscal watchdog argues against Biden student debt action
Clouds gather over the world economy
Congress reviewing sexual misconduct allegations in Junior ROTC program
TikTok pushes back on House official’s warning about use
Watch live: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law
Fetterman in new ad blames Washington for economic ‘mess’
Florida court rules parentless 16-year-old did not present ‘clear’ evidence she is mature enough to get an abortion
Angelina Jolie shines spotlight on Afghan women on anniversary of US withdrawal
DeSantis edges out Trump among Florida voters in head-to-head match-up: survey
The Republican tax attack betrays fiscal responsibility
Democrats, Republicans equally angry ahead of midterms: poll
Vindman on the ground in Ukraine: ‘I think that I can help’
Sole survivor of lightning strike near White House grateful to be alive
Most in Texas want more legislation to address gun violence: poll
The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump’s likely big win today
The Mar-a-Lago search could lessen America’s global position — and embolden China
Journalists, lawyers claim CIA spied on them during Assange visit
Disney Cruise Line to allow unvaccinated children under 11 years old to travel
Demings up by 4 points in challenge to Rubio: poll
Not one Republican stood up for climate, jobs or lower costs
Young people want to work for companies that support access to abortion: survey
Virtual museum visits improve well-being for elderly, study finds
Here are the most and least healthy states in America
NBA: No games on Election Day
Do Democrats see us as a nation of tax cheats?
Alec Baldwin compares Liz Cheney to an American Navalny
Tucker Carlson: Trump ‘obviously’ going to be indicted
The Pentagon must prevent its mounting climate casualties
CDC adds Russia to COVID travel warning list
Education Dept. discharges $3.9 billion of student debt for ITT Tech borrowers
‘May the best woman win’
Trump attorney: Inventory list from Mar-a-Lago search ‘borderline worthless’
College men say they want to help prevent campus sexual assault, but don’t feel prepared to intervene
Dodge discontinuing gas-powered muscle cars
Border apprehensions fall for second month
Rising: August 16, 2022
Maloney on Schumer endorsement of Nadler: ‘The old boys network is very, very close’
FDA finalizes rule to make hearing aids available over the counter
Trump has tarnished his administration’s legacy and betrayed the GOP
New construction plummeted in July, further depleting housing supply
Most renters saw rents increase, wages stay the same
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Most Americans say government, corporations responsible for tackling climate change
GOP pollster: Why bipartisan gun legislation should be the norm, not the exception
Retired general leading race to take on Hassan in New Hampshire: poll
House conservatives call for spending freeze until next Congress is sworn in
Most in new poll say they didn’t take COVID precautions before vacations
Bipartisan legislation supports state and local cybersecurity
Giuliani on being told he’s target of election probe: ‘We’re starting to live in a fascist state’
Violent threats against the FBI make us less safe
Mulvaney says he hopes Trump doesn’t win GOP nomination
Feehery: Dead cat bounce
WATCH: What are superbugs?
Pennsylvania man charged with threatening to kill FBI personnel
Press: Why I sent a check to Liz Cheney
Why Vladimir Putin must be humiliated
The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump seeks big wins today against Cheney, Murkowski
Evergreen places six-figure ad buy highlighting Michigan, Nevada clean energy investments
Bottom line
The Memo: How the Trump saga is impacting the political landscape
Five things to watch in Alaska, Wyoming primaries
Trump surprises some Republicans with endorsements
Liz Cheney approaches likely Wyoming primary loss with defiance