The Hill Articles: December 16, 2022

Arizona Republican loses election lawsuit in secretary of state race US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions Jan. 6 committee to vote on at least three criminal referrals targeting Trump: reports Commentators, lawmakers raise the alarm over Musk Twitter suspensions Defense & National Security — US plans expansion of training of Ukrainian troops  To strengthen health security, finish the job on polio eradication  Two Uvalde officials facing increased scrutiny in school shooting response: CNN On The Money — Biden gives Congress more time on funding deal Education Department mulls whether period products should be included in Title IX provisions Health Care — New CDC data backs up bivalent booster potency Energy & Environment — California cuts incentives for rooftop solar With a divided Congress, we must remain united in combating the opioid epidemic  US to expand training of Ukrainian troops Hillicon Valley — Musk faces backlash over suspensions Kentucky Supreme Court rules state school choice law unconstitutional Five things to know about the end of Title 42 Youngkin joins GOP governors in banning TikTok on state devices, wireless networks Equilibrium/Sustainability — A quarter of biodiversity may be erased by 2100 ‘We’re officially en-GAY-ged!’: Vermont’s first openly trans lawmaker engaged at White House Respect for Marriage Act ceremony Feds have gained access to emails from Trump allies, Perry, Eastman, unsealed order reveals US pilot ejects from fighter jet in bizarre crash on Texas runway Study links hotter days with increased gun violence in U.S. cities Pelosi backs adding government device ban of TikTok to funding bill DOJ makes move to end disparities in crack, powder cocaine cases Same-sex marriage bill gives boost to LGBTQ people of color, but advocates say there’s more work to do Photos of the Week: Portraits, summits and diving saves Study: Explicit content, wasting time top parents’ social media concerns How Musk may reinvent the internet without even trying Energy Dept vacates 1950s decision revoking security clearance for ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J. Robert Oppenheimer EU official warns Musk of ‘red lines’ and ‘sanctions’ to come following suspension of journalists on Twitter McCarthy says 5 GOP opponents have not moved Biden signs short-term bill to keep government open Sinema files paperwork for Independent candidacy in 2024 Arizona Senate race Three steps for Congress to reauthorize and modernize the SBA Iowa man seen chasing Capitol Police officer on Jan. 6 sentenced to five years NC Supreme Court strikes down voter ID constitutional amendment Meet the artificially intelligent chatbot trying to curtail loneliness in America The homeless crisis should be an omnibus bill priority Updated COVID booster prevents majority of hospitalizations, CDC data show 87 percent very or somewhat concerned about a recession: poll  ‘Tripledemic’ and another wave of limited hospital capacity Biden approval rating sits at 44 percent: poll Biden administration to buy 3 million barrels of oil to replenish reserves Biden gets personal during victory lap on burn pits law Transgender athletes score legal victory in Connecticut case Nobel laureate accused of harassment by former students: report Biden official tells Congress Ukraine could take back Crimea: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Fallout from Musk’s Twitter suspensions A retirement check from the armed services is not a muzzle Climate intervention research: An insurance policy for near-term climate risks What’s the difference between strep A and B? The future of IVF is in jeopardy HBCU Winston-Salem State issues response to student being arrested in classroom Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a bipartisan no-brainer Emhoff visits 988 call center to highlight mental health during the holidays Griner thanks Biden, says she’ll do ‘whatever I can’ to help bring Whelan and other Americans home Trump’s digital cards sell out within a day CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan on Twitter ban: Could have ‘chilling impact’ on journalism Survey finds growing opposition to school vaccine mandates for measles Problem solvers can, at long last, be kingmakers Best of Rising: Dec 12-Dec 15 The Debrief: McCarthy gears up for speakership BATTLE, Biden RENEWS calls for assault weapons ban Beer drinkers, these are the best cities for you, study finds Sununu on 2024: GOP is ‘moving on’ from Trump What’s the difference between freezing rain, sleet and snow? FIFA denies Zelensky’s request to address World Cup final with message of peace: report Nearly half of US teens have experienced cyberbullying, new report finds What are the Fastest Growing Tech Careers for 2023? Military technology cooperation with key allies outweighs the risk of leaks to enemies Mom warns of dangers after baby swallows popular product Trump blasts polling that shows DeSantis surging: ‘Leading by a lot’ in ‘REAL POLLING’ Missile strikes reported across Ukraine, residential building reportedly hit Uzbekistan pushing back against Russia Ocasio-Cortez, Democrats blast Musk over Twitter bans: ‘Maybe try putting down your phone’ DC Bar ruled Giuliani violated legal ethics: He should be disbarred Elon Musk defends banning of journalists: ‘You dox, you get suspended’ What Raphael Warnock’s reelection means for Black farmers Madison Cawthorn sued by own lawyers over $193K unpaid legal fees Congress missed an opportunity to ask the right questions on Yemen Social Security 2023: Here’s when the 8.7% increase in benefits kicks in The Hill’s Morning Report — Government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill Defense budget skyrockets as progressives lawmakers clamor for change Democrats press Jeffries to move quickly in picking campaign leader Senate GOP faces politics vs. policy battle on marijuana More adult children are living with their parents. Parents are not pleased Fusion breakthrough will lead to investments, but its use won’t come overnight  Trump’s former national security advisor backs McCarthy’s no ‘blank check’ on Ukraine  Conservative states target Title 42 in court, seeking to leave asylum measure in place ‘Twitter Files’ fuel House GOP probes, censorship claims