The Hill Articles: August 31, 2022

Federal judge rules New York can restrict gun carrying Federal court blocks ruling limiting voting accessibility for people with disabilities Trump team says sensitive info ‘should have never been cause for alarm’ in latest filing 42 states and territories will provide summer food benefits for children out of school Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Sarah Palin in Alaska special election Court clears way for US to seize $45M airplane owned by Russian energy giant US airline passenger complaints soared in first half of 2022 You’ve seen the Webb Telescope’s stunning images. But have you heard them? On The Money — Why Americans keep quitting jobs amid high inflation Health Care — Updated booster shots get closer UN cites possible crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang Who will protect communities of color from climate disaster? DOJ details path of obstruction culminating in search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Commerce secretary urges states to compete for semiconductor funds: ‘This is a race’ Energy & Environment — Warming brings worse quality of life Beto O’Rourke to return to campaign trail Friday after bout with illness Western US faces dangerously hot Labor Day Some Republicans drift from Trump as Democrats warm up to Biden Hillicon Valley — Lyft drivers, passengers sue over safety US troops involved in Afghanistan withdrawal to receive awards NotedDC — Classified material raises pressure on Garland Biden giving political prime-time speech to address ‘extremist threat’ by MAGA Republicans Majority backs student loan debt relief: poll UN expert is ‘deeply alarmed’ by US state actions to erode LGBTQ+ rights How my exploration of the Titanic led to a realization about the future of spaceflight Biden plans 4.6 percent average pay raise for federal employees in 2023 McCarthy to give prebuttal to Biden in Scranton speech DeSantis sues FDA in push to import prescription drugs from Canada Upset about the student loan debt transfer? Blame the Global War on Terror California to become refuge for transgender youth seeking gender-affirming health care Three House Democrats call for tighter carbon offset standards Many Black Americans disappointed in lack of progress on racial inequality following George Floyd’s death: survey White House calls out DeSantis, Greene to defend semi-fascists comment Increased telehealth use during pandemic linked to reduced overdose risk: study Lyft passengers, drivers allege company fails to protect users from assault The Taliban is seeking global acceptance while committing gender apartheid A New Housing Market: Affordability, Access and Equity First AP African American Studies classes to begin Unlocking Access to Oral Health Biden assures Israeli prime minister US won’t allow a nuclear Iran Lunchbox-sized instrument MOXIE produces oxygen on Mars Roe was never enough. Black women voters want reproductive justice Spaceflight may increase the risk of heart disease, cancer: study Five of the biggest takeaways from FBI’s Trump, Mar-a-Lago filing Mortgage applications sunk as interest rates spiked to end August Snapchat maker cutting 20 percent of global workforce Oz likens abortion to murder in unearthed audio How the government vastly underreports its labor statistics Eastman invoked Fifth Amendment ‘where appropriate’ in appearance before Georgia grand jury, lawyers say Protecting a national treasure that embodies the American Southwest All Army Chinook helicopters grounded over fire risk Family of slain Marine refiles $25 million defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin FBI deploys cyber team to Montenegro following massive cyberattack For students of color, debt forgiveness doesn’t go far enough Cheney to headline right-leaning think tank’s Constitution Day event Biden speaks with Jackson mayor about water crisis ‘Rooted’ Latino festival plants seeds in Aspen No, Trump didn’t declassify everything; it’s barred by the Nixon tapes decision Harris hires top Nevada political operative ahead of the midterms We must protect the Afghan allies who risked their lives for us Pilot scolds Southwest Airlines passenger for allegedly AirDropping ‘naked pictures’ to entire plane Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t meet Biden’s climate goals: How to close the gaps on transportation Graham argues in new filing that calls to Georgia election officials are protected Rising temperatures tied to reduced well-being: analysis Pence to visit New Hampshire in support of GOP candidates Watch live: White House press briefing Documentary on the Obamas’ portraits coming next month on Smithsonian Channel Families sue US over jet fuel leak that contaminated Oahu water Student loan forgiveness could be taxable in some states ‘Extremely dangerous’: Woman forced out of state for life-saving abortion Mandatory hospital screenings fuel inaccurate COVID death counts A great meal may save America Private sector adds 132,000 jobs in August: ADP Steve Doocy questions why Trump had all that ‘secret stuff’ at Mar-a-Lago Study links common asthma medication to changes in brain Maria Bartiromo to be deposed in Dominion lawsuit against Fox News Election forecaster moves two Senate races toward Democrats America’s land-grant universities uniquely positioned to fight today’s biological threats Ashley Judd defends family’s efforts to protect records related to Naomi Judd’s death California passes bill requiring social media companies to consider children’s mental health Recession fears are rising. Why are people still quitting their jobs? The Pentagon should release dozens of UFO videos UN committee calls on US to address effects of Dobbs ruling on racial, ethnic minorities Democrats highlight Herschel Walker abuse allegations in new ad Swalwell says man threatened to come to his office and kill him It’s time for Democrats to talk about ageism in politics Rising: August 31, 2022 Biden administration partners with job firms to address teacher shortage College-loan forgiveness plan reveals Biden’s constitutional cynicism Extreme heat is forcing students out of the classroom FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines ahead of fall booster campaign Confidence in economy rises: Gallup A better strategy than handouts to reduce student loan debt Biden’s anti-MAGA midterm message takes shape James Baker: Gorbachev will be remembered as ‘giant’ who steered his nation toward democracy Crist resigns from House ahead of gubernatorial election Former NYPD cop claims he was fired for supporting ‘MAGA’ ideals: lawsuit The IRS will be more like the NSA after Biden’s changes Voters in new poll divided on Biden student debt cancellation plan Biden declares emergency over water crisis in Mississippi capital US life expectancy drops significantly, fueled by COVID-19 Despite leaving government, Anthony Fauci ain’t going anywhere DOJ: Classified documents at Mar-a-Lago ‘likely concealed and removed’ Mikhail Gorbachev’s was a truly great revolution The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden, nasty Senate race put Pennsylvania in spotlight Pandemic burnout helped cause ‘quiet quitting’ trend, experts say Democratic hopefuls steer clear of Biden student loan plan Democrats see opening to take down Rubio Lobbying world Can’t go home, can’t enter the US: Thousands of Afghans remain stuck in between