The Hill Articles: December 14, 2022

GOP lawmakers call for special counsel to investigate sexual misconduct allegations in NY AG office These 9 House Republicans broke from the party to vote for stopgap funding bill Trump special counsel has subpoenaed officials in these 7 battleground states Ohio man charged in Arizona for threatening elections official Gallego says ‘some senators’ have encouraged him to run against Sinema   Thomas-Greenfield to lead US delegation to World Cup closing ceremony Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices Fauci responds to DeSantis’s call for COVID-19 vaccine investigation   Jordan spars with former Trump vaccine official over ‘gag order’ during pandemic House passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown Marking history, Pelosi’s Speaker portrait unveiled at the Capitol Defense & National Security — Biden’s Africa summit seeks to boost future relations Kinzinger says Trump ‘absolutely guilty’ of crimes ahead of Jan. 6   What to know about the ‘harsh’ Bahamas prison where Bankman-Fried is jailed On The Money — Slower rate hikes may yield little relief for households Health Care — Long COVID linked to thousands of US deaths Peter Thiel calls midterms ‘not merely disastrous but also depressing’ for GOP  Rx for children’s health: Renew the expanded Child Tax Credit  Ukrainian official rips Russia for ‘kidnapping’ more than 13,000 children  Members look ahead as climate panel wraps up work Companies need to fix, not ignore, crypto’s growing climate impact NASA satellite to survey worldwide water from space Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy Hillicon Valley — California sued over kids’ online safety law  VA employee in Texas sues over abortion policy change No longer the tie-breaker: Kamala Harris has a new lease on life Boehner gets emotional in Pelosi tribute: ‘My girls told me, tell the Speaker how much we admire her’ Migrants converging on El Paso fuel calls for border crackdown China slams US as ‘bullying hegemonist’ over Biden’s trade policies The silent majority of Americans want school choice Outlook for federal spending bill perks up Accused Paul Pelosi attacker told police he planned to target Newsom, Hunter Biden Majority of Americans say Trump’s Constitution comments disqualifying: poll  ‘Keystone’ mountain pine of US West earns endangered species protections Ben McKenzie testifies against crypto in Senate hearing Consumer safety board to weigh regulations on gas stoves Twitter suspends account that tracked private jet owned by Elon Musk PR is the latest risky business for Sam Bankman-Fried House holds moment of silence to mark 10th Sandy Hook anniversary Watch live: Nancy Pelosi portrait unveiled at the Capitol Survey: over half of ‘quiet quitters’ have found better work-life balance Pfizer signs deal to sell Paxlovid in China as COVID cases climb: report House climate crisis panel outlines milestones ahead of likely dissolution Highest drinking water metal concentrations found in Latino/Hispanic, American Indian communities: study Addressing childhood obesity also supports US military readiness DeSantis holds double-digit lead over Trump among Tennessee Republicans: poll Trump favorability sinks to lowest level since 2015: survey  Democrats link surging violence toward LGBTQ community with GOP rhetoric Few Americans in new poll want to shake up primary schedule US Preventive Services Task Force recommends PrEP for HIV prevention Dialysis patient protections must be a year-end priority for Congress El Paso residents on edge over migrant surge Biden on US-Africa trade and investments: US ‘all-in on Africa’s future’ Abbott asks state attorney general to investigate NGOs over immigration Watch live: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds press conference The Hill Interview: On Sandy Hook’s anniversary, ATF director calls number of shootings in US ‘wholly un-American’ ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Carrie’ among new additions to Library of Congress’s National Film Registry Lawmakers unveil bipartisan legislation to restrict Huawei access to banks  Majorities in both parties don’t want Biden, Trump as 2024 nominees: poll Pope Francis suggests donating to Ukrainians in need this Christmas Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing How rules-based Fed policy can reduce recession risk and fight inflation It’s time for climate change to reach the International Court of Justice For Black voters, democracy is eroding in the South Iran ousted from UN women’s rights panel Trump sues Pulitzer board for defamation in defending winning Russia collusion stories Tech group sues California over kids’ online safety law Washington Post to conduct layoffs in coming year Governors in Iowa, North Dakota and Alabama join GOP colleagues in banning TikTok for state employees The Respect for Marriage Act is a victory for human dignity and religious liberty Key party committee recommends Raskin to be top Democrat on Oversight panel Battery recycling startup to build second factory in South Carolina Angelina Jolie meets with lawmakers amid push for reforms for victims of crime US government charges social media influencers with securities fraud Just 18 percent in new poll say GOP control will change Washington for better Maternal death rates higher in states that ban, restrict abortion: research The Hill’s 12:30 Report — New clarity on American journalist’s World Cup death Trump special counsel Jack Smith lost the John Edwards case — what might that mean? Republican-led states call for Apple, Google to increase age rating for TikTok Latino leaders press Senate for DACA protections in lame-duck session Leaders warn social media ‘a ticking time bomb’ for antisemitism  Democrats urge Meta to extend Trump ban Most in new poll say social media platforms have obligation to curtail hate speech Educators and parents express concerns about school mental health services in new national poll Trump Organization lost secret criminal contempt trial Senate panel faults VA over website accessibility Ukrainian official says US citizen Suedi Murekezi freed in prisoner exchange with Russia Rising: December 14, 2022 Nearly 7 million Ukrainian children at risk due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure: UNICEF The Supreme Court majority should stop dabbling in partisan politics Sen. Murphy sees policy role in easing loneliness CDC: Long COVID behind more than 3,500 deaths Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ on ‘Ellen,’ dies at 40, wife confirms Sandy Hook 10 years later: Student who witnessed shooting leads charge for change Developing a mastery of irregular warfare Raffensperger calls on Georgia to end runoff elections Some pandemic practices are sticking around, like these … Why state governments are banning TikTok Two dead as tornadoes sweep across South Can America survive two more Biden years? Airbnb study finds guests perceived to be Black have more trouble booking stay Harassment reported at gender-affirming care providers in 21 states Feeling sick but testing negative? Doctors explain why Biden on 10 years since Sandy Hook: ‘We should have societal guilt’ for inaction on gun violence Wife of Grant Wahl says World Cup journalist suffered aortic aneurysm Republican strategists should look in the mirror as they assess 2022 midterms DeSantis holds 14-point lead over Trump in hypothetical match-up: poll House Republicans should just say no to ‘revenge impeachments’ White House: GOP lawmaker’s call for martial law ‘disgusting affront’ to country’s principles Ukraine says Kyiv targeted in Russian drone attack Is this Donald Trump’s Joe McCarthy moment? Mellman: Who are the extremists? Hutchinson calls another Trump White House bid ‘worst scenario’ for Republicans A glaring omission in the Biden strategy on nutrition: a sweetened-beverage tax Budowsky: Gallego for Arizona: how Democrats win nationally Amazon begins to swap out generators for batteries on film sets  How can a company defend against data breaches? It starts with employees Oregon governor commutes all of state’s death sentences The Hill’s Morning Report — Lawmakers agree on framework for government funding McConnell steps up attacks on a weakened Trump The Memo: New controversies deepen GOP’s ‘extremist’ problem With the clock ticking, Puerto Rico status bill faces uncertain prospects Liberals struggle to find viable Twitter alternative after Musk takeover Rick Scott faces uncertain future after bruising midterm year Biden looks to reassert US influence in Africa with summit What to watch for in the housing market in 2023  IRS funding, child tax credit will be top issues in 2023 5 ways inflation is shaping the economy  Lobbying world Retailers may not inform consumers of gas stove health risks upon purchase: report