The Hill Articles: December 15, 2022

House Democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment Federal judge prevents Biden from ending Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown Sister of Uvalde victim calls for assault weapons ban before Congress  Several prominent journalists covering Elon Musk suspended from Twitter Republicans question Uber over drivers allegedly transporting drugs Defense & National Security — Congress sends mammoth defense bill to Biden Twitter suspends Mastodon’s official account Senate sends $858 billion defense bill to Biden’s desk 36 Chinese firms added to US export blacklist Judge blocks Oregon gun control measure Energy & Environment — Senate rejects Manchin permitting amendment California commission cuts paybacks to rooftop solar customers On The Money — GOP feuding over plan to fund government Pediatric bed shortages are here to stay — we must support pediatric health care in the way it deserves  Long COVID rehab program produces ‘impressive’ results Equilibrium — Deadly twisters threaten mobile homes The real lessons of 2022 and what it means for 2024 Senate rejects Manchin’s energy permitting amendment to defense bill Schumer, Pelosi urge Biden to run in 2024: Public has ‘gotten wise’ to Trump Health Care — White House relaunches free COVID tests via mail  Youngkin on going 5 for 15 in midterm campaigning: ‘we picked hard races’ Hillicon Valley — Senator raises questions over data sold to US These 16 House Republicans voted for Puerto Rico political status bill ‘Only Kevin’ Republicans ramp up support for McCarthy Lawmakers set new benchmark for measuring LGBTQ equality Attorney disciplinary committee recommends sanctions for Giuliani over election claims Bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Americans held in Iran hostage crisis heads to Biden’s desk Potential harms of Biden’s microchip boom Fed’s 2 percent inflation target comes under fire from lawmakers, Wall Street Progressives outline priorities for new Congress Are you a Verizon customer? Here’s how to get free Netflix premium for 1 year <strong>A fair asylum process must protect the most vulnerable at our borders</strong> Whales could provide a valuable carbon storage solution: study Wyden urges FTC probe into ‘sensitive internet metadata’ sold to US government Tech groups ask Supreme Court to weigh in on Texas social media law Democrats unveil legislation outlining plan for right to fertility treatments Time is short for Congress to enhance retirement security for all Americans Campaign Report — Democrats test the water on first-in-nation primary National Archives releases thousands of JFK assassination records Will investors care if the Fed lessens its commitment to 2 percent inflation? Bipartisan committee chairs push for boost in Taiwan, Ukraine weapons sales Adolescents’ substance use at or significantly below pre-pandemic levels: report Upper Colorado River states announce voluntary cutback program Jurisdiction delays lawsuits against Big Oil: the Biden administration can help Former Twitter employee sentenced to 42 months for accepting Saudi bribes for user information House approves removal of bust of Dred Scott decision author from Capitol, sending bill to Biden for signature Trevor Noah to host the 65th annual Grammy Awards Schumer predicts Democrats will control Senate after 2024 elections  New White House menorah makes history Midterms 2022 —  Lessons learned and the path forward  Watch live: Biden participates in closing session of US-Africa Summit focused on food security Biden says he will visit Africa  Majority of states call on Supreme Court to review constitutionality of CFPB funding The atmosphere doesn’t negotiate Biden mocks Trump’s ‘major announcement’ of digital trading cards House passes bill setting vote on Puerto Rico political status Fox News tops 2022 cable ratings 21 percent of US adults believe in Santa Claus: poll The big story on the market downturn: The wealth bubble is popping Watch live: White House press briefing Outgoing Massachusetts governor named new NCAA president Pelosi swats away question about serving full term: ‘Don’t bother me with a question like that’ Trump says he’d ban government from labeling speech as misinformation The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Elon suspends Twitter jet tracker 50 years later, the failed ‘Paris peace’ recalls the danger of courting communist China Parkinson’s disease strikes many more older adults than previously estimated: research Russia warns of ‘unpredictable consequences’ if US sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine House passes prison reform bill requiring updated security cameras to fight corruption Here’s where consumers spent less money in November as retail sales sank Why small business owners will like California’s new Fast Food Council Democrats press Amazon on ‘failure to improve safety’ of tornado-struck warehouse  Just 1 in 7 cancer cases diagnosed through screening: research  63 percent of Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck: survey Trump’s ‘major announcement’ tease is for release of digital card collection Drought emergency declared in Southern California Zelensky opposes push for Russian athletes to join Olympics Rising: December 15, 2022 What a divided Congress needs most: Bipartisan oversight ‘Three amigos’ lead House Democrats calling for Senate immigration bill Ana Cabrera to exit CNN The West must tie energy cooperation with Algeria to human rights concerns 3 dead as tornadoes batter Louisiana  Out-of-pocket health spending rises at highest rate since 1985 Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm: What is it? House Intelligence panel says US should’ve spied on Chinese health officials in early days of pandemic  Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Musk says he’s taking legal action over Twitter account that tracks his jet To some Republicans, Donald Trump still trumps the Democrats Watch live: CFPB director testifies before Senate Banking Committee Michelle Obama ‘heartbroken’ by death of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Purdue Northwest chancellor apologizes for ‘offensive’ remark after impersonating speakers of Asian languages The question Republicans dare not ask: Will Trump drop out of the 2024 presidential race early? Watch live: House panel holds hearing on Uvalde school shooting Nonprofit hospitals’ staffing shortage easing: report  The Meadows texts must have George Washington turning in his grave Washington state man indicted over threatening calls to members of Congress Drawing the line between terrible judging and judicial misconduct Midterms do little to change public opinion of parties: Gallup Year-end congressional action should make small business tax cuts permanent Putin’s leaning tower of Jenga Oysters sold in multiple states recalled after dozens report illness Decades of NYPD evidence destroyed in Brooklyn fire The Hill’s Morning Report — House passes spending bill, narrowly avoiding shutdown The Memo: Biden feels the pressure on migration amid El Paso crisis GOP tempers flare as McCarthy pans McConnell’s spending strategy Seven scenarios for McCarthy’s Speakership vote — ranked least to most likely Lagging booster rates raise fears over deadly winter in nursing homes Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary Here are all the GOP legal challenges to Arizona’s election results White House to resume program sending free COVID tests by mail Amazon’s plastic waste increased by 18 percent in 2021: report