The Hill Articles: December 22, 2022

Here are the states where governors are taking emergency measures ahead of massive winter storm Biodiversity group says omnibus puts right whale ‘on an irreversible extinction trajectory’ Read the Jan. 6 committee’s final report Jan. 6 committee releases final report Hunter Biden adds former Kushner attorney to legal team Hoyer touts ‘psychology of consensus’ in final floor speech as majority leader COVID, drug overdoses drive life expectancy drop Target recalls kids’ weighted blankets after two girls die of asphyxiation CDC issues warning about rise of invasive strep A infections in children Hillicon Valley — FCC proposes $300 million fine for robocalls On The Money — Senate passes $1.7T government funding package  Energy & Environment — What you need to know about the bomb cyclone Nearly every state to freeze by Christmas Eve Pediatric medicine makers say they are running 24/7 to meet increased demand Defense & National Security — Russian, Chinese militaries make moves  These 5 House Republicans voted for the presidential tax audit bill following Trump revelation The biggest events of 2022 How to tip Amazon delivery drivers this holiday season TikTok parent company employees inappropriately gained access to American users’ data: report Biden’s gifting specialty bailouts with no reforms included House to vote on funding bill Friday Biden says he hopes this Christmas season marks a fresh start for the US In the fog of war, education sparks hope in Ukrainian children Uber Eats lists most popular takeout trends Teacher shortfall means some are unable to enroll in preschool Sean Hannity admits in deposition he didn’t believe Trump voter fraud claims Preclearing tourists and business travelers is good for America — why can’t it be staffed correctly? Senate panel eyeing forced labor’s role in auto parts production These are the last-minute changes the Senate made to the $1.7 trillion omnibus Incoming GOP lawmaker George Santos says he will tell his ‘story’ next week Musk says Twitter to add ‘view count’ for posts US-India at 75: A new relationship for a new global dynamic Watch live: President Biden delivers Christmas address Bankman-Fried out on $250 million bail, agrees to home detention Congress finally invested in workers by funding the NLRB — but it’s only a first step Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package George and Laura Bush: Women and girls ‘enduring terrible hardship’ under Taliban White House: Putin increasingly turning to Wagner mercenary group for military support Read former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s full testimony Defying expectations, EU emissions plunged this fall FCC proposes largest robocaller fine in history What is a bomb cyclone? As prices rise, so does food insecurity in US Cassidy Hutchinson transcript details efforts to downplay her Jan. 6 testimony Trump calls spending bill a ‘disaster’: ‘Every single Republican should vote no’  Southern states grew fastest in 2022, Census data shows Zelensky reminds Congress of the importance of supporting resilience USC graduates sue over flawed US News rankings data Trump seeks to dismiss E. Jean Carroll sexual assault lawsuit, says new law violates NY Constitution Russia and China hold joint naval exercises House passes bill requiring presidential tax audits after revelation Trump skirted scrutiny Democrats try to find cover on Title 42 5 things NOT to do at home during the Arctic freeze Iranian arms transfers through Beirut airport could ignite the Middle East Climate tipping points possible at current heating levels: study SEAL team commander found dead in California residence Four things to know about the freezing temperatures and storms hitting the country Raskin wins top Democratic seat on powerful Oversight Committee Amtrak suspending some service due to massive winter storm Rising: December 22, 2022 Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnancies Strategy, not economics, should govern high-tech trade with China Matt Gaetz criticizes McCarthy for not believing in ‘anything’ How are Mega Millions jackpots calculated? What to know ahead of the $510M drawing House GOP group vowing retribution on pro-omnibus Republicans grows Journey’s lead guitarist puts bandmate on notice over Trump event performance China sends dozens of warplanes, ships toward Taiwan Ballot measures saved abortion rights in the wake of Roe — now they’re in danger Bob Woodward named Washingtonian of the Year Senate strikes deal on how to advance spending agreement Biden briefed on massive winter storm Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Schumer breaks Title 42 spending bill logjam with Sinema’s help I’ve discovered Joe Biden’s fountain of youth Facing federal suit, Arizona will remove border shipping containers The Gay World War? Inside Putin’s warped reality Why does the new law on tigers matter? There are more in the US than in the wild Over 1K flights canceled as winter storm sweeps toward Midwest US life expectancy fell again in 2021, driven by COVID and drug overdoses Virginia Democrats pick McClellan as nominee for vacant House seat Climate progress can — and must — continue under divided government The trouble with Harry and Meghan The Hill’s Morning Report — In Washington, Zelensky appeals to Congress for aid Zelensky helps Pelosi exit House in historic fashion Why you should be careful with that eggnog How Trump paid $0 in income tax in 2020 Why not to buy a puppy online as a holiday gift Jan. 6 panel releases transcripts for first 34 witness testimonies