The Hill Articles: December 9, 2022

Kari Lake, Mark Finchem formally contest Arizona election results Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar, U.S. Soccer confirms More than 70 lawmakers send letter calling on Biden to grant rail workers seven sick days On The Money — Congress losing time to avert shutdown  Putin says more US-Russia prisoner exchanges ‘possible’ after Griner release Energy & Environment — Big Oil doubles down on fossil: House documents Hillicon Valley — Antitrust war coming to a head Electricity transformer funding: a wonky but necessary solution to a critical resilience problem Health Care — House panel dings Trump-era officials over pandemic Equilibrium/Sustainability — Major dams to fall in Pacific Northwest Paul Whelan’s brother slams Trump after prisoner swap criticism Judge declines request to hold Trump team in contempt Senate should vote on cannabis banking reform Progressives fume over party switch: ‘Typical Sinema’ Defense & National Security — US military aid to Ukraine hits $20 billion West Africa power vacuum is being filled by Russia Former GOP rep says independents key to Democrats, Republicans expanding majorities  Charges dismissed against ex-Gov Snyder in Flint water case In conflict, sexual violence goes far beyond the battlefield CDC expands use of updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months NYC recommends everyone wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status Ocasio-Cortez blasts Sinema over party switch: ‘People deserve more’ Biden administration drafting order to clarify space rules: report Trump accuses Jewish leaders of a lack of ‘loyalty’ Biden to call for African Union to be added as G-20 member What Sinema’s party switch means for the Senate Photos of the Week: Selfies, World Cup and a Camel Moscow wanted Russian colonel jailed on murder charges released for Paul Whelan: report American Girl stands behind ‘Body Image’ book after backlash from critics over gender identity content An immigration fix Democrats and Republicans can agree on Report: Asian Americans underrepresented on local TV news Alexandra Pelosi opens up about her father’s attack, says ‘I haven’t slept since’ How automakers are leaning on dealerships in electric vehicle charging race Kansas Olive Garden manager fired after posting time off rant: ‘If your dog died … prove it’ Finally, a much-needed glimmer of hope for the opioid crisis It’s time for Congress to act on DACA   It is in America’s interest that Sudan’s transition succeeds Banks for the planet: The future of financing US to send Ukraine another $275M in air defense weapons, equipment White House warns of deepening Russia and Iran military ties Congress must address our munitions supply and industrial capacity AAA: Dangerous driving behaviors on the rise Ron DeSantis BEATS Trump In New Primary Poll, Trump Approval Dips After 2024 Announcement Democrats tell Biden to ditch ‘punitive’ immigration measures The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Independent Sinema shakes Washington ABC pulls Backstreet Boys holiday special following Nick Carter assault allegations Home energy prices for all fuels are skyrocketing: Biden and Congress need to act Watch live: Karine Jean-Pierre holds press briefing Madoff prosecutor: ‘Highly unusual’ for Sam Bankman-Fried to be speaking publicly Schumer says Sinema can keep committee assignments after leaving Democratic Party How the new Congress can improve drug pricing reform House COVID panel accuses Trump administration of exacerbating the pandemic in its final report Minute-long bursts of vigorous exercise during daily tasks linked with lower risk of death: study Bowman on Sinema leaving Democratic Party: ‘Bye Felicia’ US blacklists Chinese company on NASDAQ over human rights, shark finning charges Gallego, potential Arizona Senate hopeful, hits Sinema after party switch House Dems release documents showing oil industry digging in on fossil fuel investments Fauci blasts ‘cowardly’ trolls harassing wife, children Best of Rising Dec 5-Dec 8 Arab nations should press China on Uyghur Muslim abuses Living with stiff-person syndrome: ‘It feels like I’m walking on broken glass,’ Ohio woman says Tucker Carlson tears into Griner prisoner swap Seven hard-line House Republicans lay out Speaker demands amid McCarthy opposition Barbara Starr leaving CNN after more than two decades How student loan policies widen the homeownership gap Trevor Noah signs off  ‘Daily Show’ for the last time Why You Need To Work For A Diverse & Inclusive Company Retired senior military officers should not engage in partisan politics After age 65, Americans consistently spend less: report FTX founder Bankman-Fried agrees to testify at House hearing on collapse Biden approval rating ticks up after midterms: CNN White House expects to ‘work successfully’ with Sinema despite party change The race to 5G is a digital arms race Incoming House Democratic Whip Clark announces deputies Root out corruption in the green energy supply chain Brittney Griner touches down in Texas Advocacy groups make last-ditch plea to Schumer for vote on antitrust bills China’s next COVID challenge: Widespread protests over mRNA vaccines Will La Niña continue in 2023? The Geneva Consensus Declaration is thriving — and critics are worried The Credit Card Competition Act tackles fees that hurt consumers and small businesses Major animal poaching ring busted by CA Fish and Wildlife The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden cheers Griner freedom; Congress protects gay marriage Sinema leaving Democratic Party, will register as Independent Fizzling voting rights push angers Black lawmakers Senate Democrats gear up for battle with corporate America Fixing the pet-adoption crisis: Six ways to help ‘The clock ticks’: Congress races to resolve high-stakes spending tug-of-war Repeal of military vaccine mandate shows changing pandemic politics Animal shelters face a potentially fatal pet adoption crisis Labor costs point to corporate profit as main inflation driver