The Hill Articles: August 23, 2022

Democrat Ryan wins bellwether special election for NY House seat 25-year-old Maxwell Alejandro Frost wins Democratic nomination to succeed Demings DCCC chair Maloney fends off challenge from Biaggi in New York House primary Nadler ousts Maloney in contentious New York House primary Oz aide mocks Fetterman’s stroke in escalation of crudité tiff Journalist says she is ‘skeptical’ new IRS agents won’t target middle class Mullin clinches Oklahoma GOP Senate nod Biden approval rating ticks up to highest since June: Reuters-Ipsos poll Gaetz staves off challenge in Florida House primary Capitol Records walks away from AI rapper project, offers ‘deepest apologies to the Black community’ Dinosaur tracks become visible in Texas park amid drought Judge gives Trump until Friday to clarify request for special master on records seized by FBI Demings clinches Democratic nomination to face Rubio in November Crist to face off against DeSantis for Florida governor Insular cases are a relic of our colonial past Ukraine marks tense Independence Day hoping for more US help against Russia Democratic Senate candidates in key states launch joint fund to split donations Live AP results: Florida, New York, Oklahoma primary On the Money — All eyes on Biden’s student debt plan Energy & Environment — Climate bill could prevent up to $2T in damage NAACP president bashes Biden’s reported plans on student debt relief Trump defiance of DOJ on classified docs comes into sharper focus Why mature and old forests are so important for climate mitigation and adaptation Health Care — Moderna asks FDA for OK on updated booster  Defense & National Security — Classified docs seized from Trump home in January Greens ask EPA to ban new natural gas heating Parents’ views of school violence: The other ‘great resignation’ Hillicon Valley — Washington reacts to Twitter whistleblower Former Jan. 6 committee counsel drops independent bid for Senate in Missouri Congress needs to modernize the Supreme Court and bring it into the 21st century Could climate change mean the spotted lanternfly is here to stay? Moderna seeks FDA OK for updated COVID-19 booster Equilibrium/Sustainability — Island willing to sue for climate reparations IRS to conduct security review following GOP attacks, online threats Al Sharpton calls on PayPal to cut ties with controversial Phoenix Suns owner You may be eligible for part of a $190M Capital One settlement: How to know NotedDC — Abortion becomes a leading election issue Manafort says he doesn’t think Trump would make DeSantis his running mate Two Senate Democrats ask FTC to investigate Twitter whistleblower allegations Who is Barre Seid, the billionaire who donated record $1.6 billion to conservative group? Biden administration needs to start acting on climate change at the local level McConnell asked if he has reaction to Trump’s attack on wife Elaine Chao: ‘No’ Here’s how a $10K student loan forgiveness plan would affect millions Initiative aims to tackle cyber threats as self-driving cars gain traction Hillary Clinton to present award at ‘Portrait of a Nation’ gala Campaign Report — A primary night with major match-ups HUD Secretary on homebuyers of color: ‘We lose great wealth during the appraisal process’ Here are the states with the largest declines in life expectancy Biden’s legacy will be transforming the Rust Belt into the EV Belt Paul Pelosi sentenced to 5 days in jail for DUI Possible damage to Trump popularity could hurt Truth Social, firm warns Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleads guilty to DUI, faces jail time The CHIPS are on the table — but semis are only part of the story ACLU files lawsuit against Arizona law banning recording of police 1 in 3 veterans say they’ve been arrested: research The urgent need for climate change bipartisanship National Archives says at least 700 pages of classified materials seized from Trump’s home Karl Rove: Trump legal problems dampening Republican ‘enthusiasm’ ahead of midterms Gun rights group asks judge to block NY gun ban in Times Square, other ‘sensitive’ places Senators call for State Department action in case of American teacher imprisoned in Russia Texas school district approves policy banning classroom discussions of race and gender, restricts books and pronoun use White House to announce student loan cancellation, payment pause extension Wednesday Florida man sentenced to five years in prison in Gaetz extortion plot These companies want to help Americans pay off their student debt Children enduring drought in Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’: UNICEF The CDC is broken and apologies can’t fix it Climate law could reduce costs associated with emissions up to $1.9 trillion: OMB The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Two powerful House Dems pitted against each other in NY primary Fauci says threat of GOP investigations did not affect decision to step down: ‘Doesn’t faze me’ More than 100 Democrats urge Biden administration to extend program waiver helping students pay off debt How can Democrats get our message across? Piece by piece DeSantis says Fauci caused a lot of ‘damage’ Leahy said he didn’t have to ‘act frightened’ in Batman scene with Heath Ledger Life expectancy drops by almost 2 years How thinking too hard could make you tired: study Dozens of tree species face extinction from insects, diseases and climate change: research Psychiatrists disagree with US policy on certain psychoactive drugs: survey Weakening environmental safeguards won’t help renewable energy Feehery: The Democrats’ ‘glass jaw’ campaigns White House liaison to Black voters leaves post Youngkin traveling to five more states amid talk of possible 2024 bid Markle features Serena Williams in first episode of new podcast Six reasons Biden should not cancel student debt Here’s why kids shouldn’t skip breakfast Trump PAC funding Smithsonian presidential portraits Despite growing popularity, school mental health days are only allowed in these 12 states Rising: August 23, 2022 Lachlan Murdoch sues Australian website over Jan. 6 criticism China and Russia escalate to intimidate; America de-escalates to accommodate Florida deputy resigns after pointing gun at pregnant Black woman Megan Rapinoe, Jay Ellis to host rally for Michelle Obama voter registration group The viruses are winning: There’s still time to fight back McConnell pushes back on fears about democracy Defense Department again turns down DC mayor’s request for help with arriving immigrants Are we ready for when dictatorships implode over rising food prices? Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 73 percent effective in children under 5 Most Americans value civil rights movement but lack ‘robust knowledge’ of the era, survey finds US urging citizens to leave Ukraine ahead of holiday Inflation may be easing, but don’t thank Congress Press: In 2022, only one issue matters: Democracy! Fauci on COVID conspiracy theories: ‘What we’re dealing with now is just a distortion of reality’ Why isn’t Daniel’s Law a law? The federal judiciary needs protection Former Twitter security chief alleges vulnerabilities risk national security, privacy Putin’s war is shattering views of Russia and Ukraine Rebuilding Ukraine means building homes, a sense of belonging and civic engagement Suspect leads chase to Air Force base after allegedly shooting Oklahoma deputies, killing one The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump aims at foes as pressures mount Bottom line Nine races to watch in New York, Florida and Oklahoma New York special election could be final litmus test before November The Memo: Skepticism runs deep about Cheney’s electoral future Can Florida Democrats take down DeSantis? Mariupol refugees of Russia’s war tend to their own in Odesa Scientists link common weedkiller to convulsions in animals