The Hill Articles: February 18, 2022

Navajo Nation upholds masking as New Mexico lifts its mandate MLB calls off first week of spring training games due to player lockout GOP Sen. Roger Wicker announces testing positive for COVID-19 a second time New York won’t enforce COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers Austin on potential Russian invasion into Ukraine: ‘I don’t believe it’s a bluff’ American Airlines scales back international flights after Boeing fails to deliver promised planes Sackler family offers up more money for Purdue Pharma opioid settlement We owe it to consumers to stop counterfeits in their tracks  Ex-CNN executive discussed interview topics with Andrew Cuomo: report Overnight Energy & Environment — Russia situation may worsen gas prices Overnight Health Care — Surgeon General tests positive for COVID-19 Biden administration requests $5 billion to fight COVID-19 globally On The Money — Fed puts strict limits on trades by top officials Capitol Police ups security ahead of SOTU amid concerns of truck convoy protesting Overnight Defense & National Security — Biden ‘convinced’ Russia will invade Ukraine Hillicon Valley — Questions before Trump’s social media launch Charge two devices for three days with this power bank for only $23.99 Judge rules Oath Keepers leader must remain in jail ahead of seditious conspiracy trial Police arrest at least 70 in Ottawa Equilibrium/Sustainability — Biden green investment tool excludes race The Supreme Court should protect citizen journalists  As LGBTQ+ population grows, political representation tanks Melania Trump slams ‘dream killers’ in the media after reports on Florida charity probe Five questions ahead of Trump’s social media launch Biden ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine NYC mayor announces plan to bar homeless people from sheltering in subway UC Berkeley may have to slash admissions for environmental concerns COVID is forcing K-12 schools to rethink testing Netflix announces four new comedy specials to be hosted, produced by Dave Chappelle Former Trump campaign spokesperson Katrina Pierson answers questions from Jan. 6 panel: report Virginia IT chief picked by Youngkin leaving after less than a month on the job Without better space weather information, America’s space aspirations will be grounded Podcast like a pro with 50% savings on this microphone package Iowa bills barring transgender girls from sports teams threaten equality, critics say Cal State chancellor steps down due to handling of sexual harassment allegations Photos of the Week: Ukraine, Super Bowl LVI and penguins Fed releases strict new trading rules for top officials Marine reservist facing Jan. 6 charges accused of selling fake vaccine cards The US needs a free trade deal with itself EPA watchdog to probe agency response to Benton Harbor lead contamination Breaking New Ground: Innovations in Alzheimer’s Research How New York officials plan to tackle homelessness on the city’s subway system Supreme Court to review push to end ‘remain in Mexico’ policy White House: Kicking Russia out of SWIFT unlikely to be in initial sanctions package Judge rules Trump must face civil suits over Jan. 6 Trump praises McCarthy, Stefanik for endorsing Cheney challenger US and allies must stop China from violating international trade norms and rules Watch live: Biden gives update on Russia-Ukraine conflict Study shows political affiliation drove use of ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine Former school teacher pleads guilty to helping Navy engineer husband in spy case Texas lt. gov. expands fight against critical race theory to universities Harris County officials ask DOJ to look into rejected mail-in ballots Biden can tame inflation by robustly enforcing healthcare price transparency White House says Russia behind cyberattack on banks, ministry in Ukraine Archives confirms Trump records at Mar-a-Lago included classified documents Pence says he believes RNC’s clarification of ‘legitimate political discourse,’ calls Jan. 6 a ‘tragic day’ US clears way for return of Mexican avocados Republicans slam Biden rejection of service members’ accounts of Afghan withdrawal Biden signs bill to extend funding, avoid government shutdown Medicaid funding for US territories is broken — Build Back Better could put us on a path to fixing it  Migrant apprehensions at southern border drop 14 percent in January Newsom backs legislation to allow private citizens to go after gun makers Report says water in Philadelphia schools rife with lead Civil rights leaders meet with NFL commissioner, discuss leadership diversity Oscars mandate vaccination for nominees, guests but not for presenters and performers After Breyer’s exit, we need another public health pragmatist for SCOTUS Oscars to require guests to show proof of vaccination Virginia House passes bill to exempt religious organizations from nondiscrimination laws Photo created by American visual artist may shatter auction records Trump may not be Teflon after all: Judge orders him to comply with subpoenas 54 current, former California Highway Patrol officers charged in overtime scheme What next for NATO, challenge or opportunity? NY state trooper sues Cuomo over alleged harassment Hannity slams Clinton over ‘actual malice’ comments: ‘Bring it on’ Joe Biden’s tone-deaf presidency The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Western leaders regroup as Ukraine invasion increasingly likely Bat falcon spotted in US for the first time ever Biden’s cybersecurity order opens our post-quantum era State Department gives preliminary approval to $6 billion tanks sale to Poland Ohio’s Jane Timken hits male rivals ‘who overcompensate for their inadequacies’ Solar advocates sound alarm over GOP-backed bills to end subsidies in Florida Elliot Page to release memoir in 2023 Child poverty rose by 3.7 million after expanded child tax credit expired: study Lawmakers propose grant for programs to save endangered right whales Ex-officer Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in fatal shooting of Daunte Wright Martin Tolchin, acclaimed DC journalist and founder of The Hill, dies at 93 Facebook whistleblower alleges company misled investors on climate, COVID-19 misinformation: report Lia Thomas wins 500-yard freestyle, sets pool record at Ivy League Championships FDA approves app to give doses of insulin Biden to give Ukraine update as Russia adds troops Daunte Wright’s mother says she can ‘never forgive’ former officer Potter The CDC should rescind, not ‘update,’ its 2016 opioid guideline North Carolina legislature approves new US House maps Surgeon general tests positive for COVID-19 Kids with insomnia are likely to experience sleep disorders as adults, study says What the US can learn from France’s withdrawal from Mali Lawyers for Prince Harry say he doesn’t feel safe bringing kids to UK Southern California wildfires expected to increase in frequency by end of century, study says This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill Trump to hold fundraiser, rally for Georgia governor candidate Perdue Congressional stock trading ban must include spouses, lawmakers say UK urges people stay home, cancel plans amid forecast of 90 mph winds More than 70 percent of Americans now immune to omicron, model estimates US military pilot known as ‘candy bomber’ dies at 101 Corporate greed trumps public need Jane Fonda, Leonardo DiCaprio among backers of ‘Fashion Sustainability’ bill in NY NBC’s Mike Tirico: Valieva ‘the victim of the villains’ in Winter Olympics GOP Texas state House candidate among 19 indicted Austin officers UN chief says security threat amid Russia, Ukraine crisis is highest since Cold War Thanks to the Ukraine crisis, Turkey and Israel have begun to reconcile Ukrainian rebels to evacuate civilians to Russia as tension spike Family of Black teen arrested in New Jersey mall hires Benjamin Crump Cargo ship carrying luxury cars adrift in Atlantic Ocean after crew escapes fire Shortsighted COVID policies are accelerating harm for people with disabilities Writer: New York City ‘abandoning commitments’ to help some unvaccinated residents Reform Alliance: People ‘find themselves cycling right back into jail’ over technical violations Daily Poster reporter: Students are frustrated with Biden administration for challenging borrowers Over 4,000 acres burned in wildfire near California airport Rare Disease Treatments: Regulatory and Policy Reform Minnesota Rep. Hagedorn dies of cancer Chelsea Clinton to launch ‘Save The …’ book series in fall Hong Kong leader elections postponed to May amid COVID-19 surge US: Up to 190,000 Russian troops now along Ukraine border Olympic Committee president says he is ‘disturbed’ by treatment of Russian skater Kamila Valieva Ukraine, Taiwan and the credibility dilemma Russia announces nuclear forces drills amid rising tensions with Ukraine Police arrest ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers in Ottawa US officials say Russia’s announced military rollback was deliberate ruse Biden to speak with NATO allies amid fears of Russian invasion Sony’s new Walkman devices will cost over $1,000. Luckily, you have other options Congress and the FCC can save the USF from sinking sand A winter storm warning has been issued (again). Here is what you need to prepare The Hill’s Morning Report – One day, two continents, words of war White House chief of staff tries to pump up worried Senate Democrats White House unveils tool to determine eligibility for environmental justice aid White House’s latest challenge is sour public mood Russia crisis threatens to worsen Biden’s gas price problem  Apple just dropped the price of the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 7