The Hill Articles: December 19, 2022

Arizona judge dismisses most of Kari Lake’s lawsuit challenging election results First NYC taxi cab fare hike in 10 years takes effect What the Jan. 6 panel cited for each criminal referral against Trump Biden addresses rise in antisemitism during White House Hanukkah reception   Suspected serial burglar caught poaching Christmas presents from Robert De Niro’s home Defense & National Security — Omnibus expected to boost defense spending Shortage of children’s pain medication leads pharmacies to limit sales New York City Uber drivers strike after denied pay raise Harvey Weinstein found guilty in second sex crimes trial Incoming GOP lawmaker’s lawyer: NYT report a ‘shotgun blast of attacks’ Jan. 6 committee goes out swinging  America must up its game in Africa Health Care — Supreme Court temporarily pauses end of Title 42 On The Money — McConnell touts elements of omnibus Energy & Environment — Europe strikes deal on gas cap Trump responds to Jan. 6 criminal referrals: ‘It strengthens me’  Equilibrium/Sustainability — Ending the ‘outdated’ tradition of coal on Christmas Railroad workers are far from alone in being denied paid sick time. We need a federal law  Hillicon Valley — FTC issues ‘Epic’ kids’ privacy fine FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says Peru and the challenges of democracy Brutal weekend raises questions about Twitter’s future under Musk Gaetz jabs Trump over McCarthy support: ‘HR was not always his best thing’ McConnell on Jan. 6 criminal referral of Trump: ‘Entire nation knows who is responsible for that day’ Five things to know about the global biodiversity agreement Supreme Court puts brakes on Title 42’s expiration   Hospital monopolies are destroying health care value  Boebert says she won’t support McCarthy without mechanism to remove Speaker McConnell: Omnibus boosts defense spending, cuts nondefense spending  Five takeaways as Jan. 6 panel criminally refers Trump America’s anti-democratic spectacle Jill Biden says husband gives her handwritten poem every year ‘Danny Dangle’: Fishing line-tangled seagull rescued from light pole in Virginia Conservative states ask Supreme Court to retain Title 42 Raskin likens House GOP defending Trump over Jan. 6 to bank robbers  Congress must invest in international climate action while it has the chance Watch live: Biden hosts Hanukkah reception Lawmakers call for quick House vote on equal pay legislation for athletes in international competition Most Americans don’t think finances will improve in 2023 due to inflation: survey White House: End of Title 42 doesn’t mean border is ‘open’ EU nations agree on temporary gas price cap Jan. 6 chair ‘convinced’ DOJ will charge Trump Hope Hicks, other officials and advisers warned Trump about election fraud claims  Joe Kennedy appointed as special envoy to Northern Ireland Read: Jan. 6 panel report executive summary Artificial intelligence and the looming misinformation society Live coverage: Jan. 6 committee refers Trump for 4 criminal violations Jan. 6 committee launches ethics complaint against McCarthy, other GOP lawmakers Jan. 6 committee unveils criminal referrals against Trump Medicaid expansion linked with improved cancer survival in young adults Raw meat sandwiches? Wisconsin residents warned against dangerous holiday tradition An airport security makeover is long overdue Biden administration proposing phaseout of compact fluorescent light bulbs The reality of oxygen therapy in 2022 Warren concerned that Tesla board failed to guard against Musk’s Twitter conflicts  ‘Fortnite’ video game developer paying $520M to resolve FTC allegations Religious ‘woke’ capitalism? The problem with conservative arguments against ESG One-fifth of older adults with health concerns skip emergency care due to cost: research Pence says DOJ charges against Trump for Jan. 6 would be ‘terribly divisive’ John Bolton calls Trump political philosophy ‘performance art’ The Puerto Rico Status Act is a real opportunity   Watch live: Karine Jean-Pierre holds press briefing Top Biden adviser: White House heads into new year with ‘strong jolt of momentum’ Harry and Meghan’s face-off with the crown showcases the power of PR Harry, Meghan to debut new Netflix documentary focused on leaders Traveling with a dog for holidays? Here’s what you should know Japan may be ready to break away from decades of pacifism Watch live: Jan. 6 panel delivers final report Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp Rising: December 19, 2022 The domino effect of President Biden’s war on oil and gas These are the fast-growing cities in the nation: study Dramatic pandemic changes led to increased stress for mothers: study Energy fusion breakthrough caps year of profound energy sector change Prices for these 5 staples soared earlier in 2022. See where they are now Putin arrives in Belarus as Lukashenko warns of ‘escalating’ situation Biden eyes 25 percent reduction in homelessness in three years Juan Williams: Third party chatter opens door for Trump The more Hanukkah changes… Gottlieb: Drug shortage ‘isn’t like what we had with baby formula’ Stacey Abrams, Selena Gomez producing documentary celebrating women in music Two more years of stalemate and polarization in Washington Capitol Police officer says it ‘physically hurts’ to talk about Jan. 6 Roe v. Wade was top health story on voters’ minds this year: analysis Russian drones strike Kyiv in overnight attack Charitable giving should not be a luxury good Most in Twitter poll say Musk should step down as CEO Are Georgia and Oklahoma racially discriminating in a homeowners’ COVID relief program? The Hill’s Morning Report — Jan. 6 panel to dominate this week Five things to know ahead of the Jan. 6 committee’s crucial week GOP lawmakers say Trump electability problem is behind cratering support Divided Congress may drive Biden to the power of the pen Bobby Rush’s retirement is a chance to return to ‘first love’: social justice This week: Jan. 6 committee’s closing act; final dash for government funding Biden to call out antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception Monday