The Hill Articles: December 12, 2022

Paul Whelan’s family meets with Biden officials amid fresh calls for his release from Russia New York to name gate after exonerated Central Park Five Advocates, union rep blame national teacher shortage on censorship Keystone pipeline has now leaked more oil in the US than any other since 2010: report  WNBA player says she won’t play abroad after Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia Fox Business Network to launch pair of new shows in 2023 The door opened by Sen. Sinema’s brave decision  FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas On The Money — Supreme Court grabs new challenge to student loan plan House must act on whistleblower bill to protect ‘insiders’ who report Russian money laundering  Out of sight cannot be out of mind: Ukraine, hurricane and COVID crises Biden establishes government task force to combat antisemitism Lawmakers race toward Christmas deal on spending Fed eyes inflation report, with rate increase plan in mind Energy & Environment — A nuclear fusion breakthrough Health Care — Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban Greene creates new headache for McCarthy over Jan. 6 The troubling trend for women Interior nominees Equilibrium — Record pipeline spill threatens Midwest farm culture Hillicon Valley — US assistance stymied Russian cyberattacks Jan. 6 panel member Raskin says Greene would ‘be going to jail’ if she organized Capitol riot Reimagining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Senators say Bankman-Fried is refusing subpoena to testify about FTX collapse Lawmakers from both parties urge more US support for Ukraine US could see mix of snow, blizzards, tornadoes this week Court: Catholic providers can’t be forced to provide gender transition care Schumer calls out Trump, warning of ‘dramatic resurgence’ of antisemitism White House calls attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’ after Musk tweets Supreme Court declines to block California’s flavored tobacco ban Schumer says Senate likely headed for short-term funding bill to stave off shutdown These are the most common COVID symptoms currently being reported, study finds Poll finds US evenly divided on confidence in Biden, GOP House Manchin says he has no intention of leaving Democratic Party Ticketmaster apologizes after fans turned away from Bad Bunny concert ‘Don’t quit’: 90-year-old woman graduates college 70 years after first enrolling ‘The View’s’ Sunny Hostin slams ‘sheer hypocrisy’ of Pompeo’s criticism of Griner swap FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried says he’ll testify before House panel virtually Utah governor orders TikTok ban for state government employees Travel association adds Spanish, Portuguese to its campaign for quick visa processing A sign of moderates running scared: What everyone is getting wrong about Sinema’s party switch   Wolf population set to expand in California, Colorado Gallego says he’ll decide on possible Sinema Senate challenge after holidays What is nuclear fusion? Banks considering run for Braun Senate seat in Indiana What a 51–49 Senate means for judicial nominations Biden announces $2.5B loan for electric vehicle battery hubs in three states Attorneys for Colorado Black man beaten by police demand investigation Watch live: White House press briefing If REAL ID can be further delayed, why is it needed? EU energy crisis could worsen next year, agency warns Greene says Jan. 6 remarks were ‘sarcasm’ GOP Sen. Mike Braun launches bid for Indiana governor Putin to skip marathon annual news conference amid Ukraine war setbacks Supreme Court takes up another clash over Biden’s student debt relief plan Special election to replace McEachin in House set for February Regardless of party, moms in Congress agree: It’s time for paid family leave The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Optimistic update in government funding deadline Biden administration approves Washington state request to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants Last publicly owned Confederate memorial in Richmond comes down Subaru issues safety recall for 2019-2022 Ascent models  These rental markets were most ‘competitive’ in 2022: report German extremists are modeling their American counterparts 3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals Meghan says in new Netflix promo she was ‘fed to the wolves’ House Oversight Committee to hold hearing on surging anti-LGBTQ violence Veteran UK journalist to serve as next Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Will Trump’s bad polling help send him to prison? Thousands of flights delayed by powerful winter storm in western US Rising: December 12, 2022 CDC urges masking return as tripledemic surges It’s the duty of both parties to correct the US antisemitism crisis Watch live: Bidens participate in Toys for Tots event in Virginia King says he’d reluctantly support one-year continuing resolution: ‘That’s the second-worst outcome’ 500K Scotch thermal laminators recalled due to fire hazard Federal scientists make carbon-free energy breakthrough with nuclear fusion research: reports Biden keeps his promises: Democratic primary schedule edition Recalled infant formula may have been contaminated by bacteria that cause sepsis, meningitis Recall the progressive prosecutor movement? Screen time linked to OCD in youth: study Fetterman, Pressley among New York Times list of most stylish people Simultaneous alcohol, cannabis use increased as states legalized marijuana: study Iran executes second person linked to protests Economic confidence ticks upward: Gallup White House lashes out at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Jan. 6 remarks Juan Williams: Who’s laughing at Biden now? Russia’s elites know they’ve lost the war. They should jump ship Ukraine’s ‘Dunkirk’ moment: Small NGOs need help to avert a humanitarian disaster NASA chief spoke with SpaceX official about Musk’s Twitter ‘distraction’ Musk says Twitter character limit will increase to 4,000 Young voters’ support for Democrats slipped in midterms: survey Are the Saudis reconsidering their nuclear posture? Musk fires back after criticism of gender pronouns tweet about Fauci Undiagnosed cancer could be the next health crisis — and we aren’t ready Efficiency is not a reason to keep the SEC’s unconstitutional in-house courts The Hill’s Morning Report — Congress is running out of time for big fiscal deal How the US has helped counter destructive Russian cyberattacks amid Ukraine war Behind-the-scenes hunt builds for McCarthy Speaker alternative Jan. 6 panel eyes new beginning with DOJ as partner in Trump probe Heart disease diagnosis and treatment need to consider how aging affects the body: American Heart Association This week: Congress faces government funding deadline Scientists link 1 in 100 heart disease deaths to weather extremes