The Hill Articles: February 21, 2022

Arizona state House panel passes bill proposing to make recordings of police illegal Zelensky rules out ceding territory to Russia in late-night address to Ukraine US ambassador to UN calls Putin’s peacekeeping forces ‘nonsense’ UN refugee agency alarmed over asylum-seekers turned away from Greece US relocates Ukraine embassy staff to Poland Gold mining blast in Burkina Faso kills 59, injures more than 100 Billionaire Carl Icahn targets McDonald’s over treatment of pigs ‘Plain old racist’: Other kid from NJ mall fight condemns treatment of Black teen Britney Spears lands $15 million book deal: reports UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting at request of Ukraine Officials probe fatal shooting by Border Patrol agent over weekend Best smart home starter kit Putin ratchets up tension with moves in eastern Ukraine Idaho passes bill prohibiting so-called ‘ballot harvesting’ Israeli reports ‘no indication’ of abuse in police spyware case On The Money — Congress eyes sprint to avoid shutdown Colombia’s highest court decriminalizes abortion Hillicon Valley — Trump-backed app goes live Hundreds of Family Dollar stores closed after rodent infestation at warehouse Overnight Defense & National Security — Putin recognizes rebel regions’ independence Twin winter storms coming to central and eastern states  Overnight Energy & Environment — Court ruling delays oil and gas leasing Working like the devil to lower energy prices  Overnight Health Care — Request for COVID-19 funds faces resistance  Fall moose hunt proposed in Vermont Equilibrium/Sustainability — Biofuels company gets methane from manure Colombia’s peace treaty bad news for forests: study Amendment to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in Florida requires schools to out students to their parents within six weeks Our infrastructure is succumbing to natural disasters — we need to be ready for worsening floods Putin orders troops to breakaway Ukraine regions US has discussed plans for Ukrainian leader to leave if Russia invades: report The alarm industry is ringing a false alarm on 3G LGBTQ+ women in Utah face achievement, earnings gap: study Ahmaud Arbery killers’ hate crime trial goes to jury Save more than 50% on this video editing software that publishes to social media platforms Banning workers from suing their employer hurts people of color and women most Mexican president calls on US to stop funding groups critical of his administration Women dominate Team USA medal count at Beijing Winter Olympics Australia calls for explanation from China after alleged laser incident Dominican Republic starts building border wall with Haiti Western leaders decry Putin move as breach of international law America up to Speed, Feb. 21, 2022 Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby victory Belarus: NATO pullback will factor into Russian troop withdrawal Biden blocks investment in Ukraine regions recognized as independent by Putin EARN IT could offer framework for better platform moderation Biden speaks with Zelensky after Putin recognizes separatist regions Foundation established to honor John Lewis, wife announces launch Prosecutors seek 90-day sentence for Jan. 6 defendant photographed with Pelosi’s lectern Ex-officer: Restraint of George Floyd seemed ‘reasonable’ The false choice between China and Russia Trudeau says emergency powers still needed after Canadian blockades end More than 1 in 4 women worldwide have experienced intimate partner violence: study Yale Law School to cover lowest-income students’ tuition: report Senate Democrats meeting with Polish officials to discuss Russian aggression Poor 5G spectrum management undermines privacy rights and US national security Israel: Iran nuclear deal will result in ‘more violent’ Mideast German chancellor condemns Putin plans to recognize breakaway regions in Ukraine Fox’s Neil Cavuto returns to air, says he was in ICU with COVID-19 Ukraine announces EU military training mission in the country Ukraine calls for Security Council discussions on de-escalating tensions with Russia 5 found dead in Colorado apartment Americans must not ignore the advice of our greatest presidents Biden meets privately with national security team on Russia-Ukraine crisis Boris Johnson confirms pandemic restrictions will end in England Journalists group calls China’s handling of games ‘contrary to the Olympic spirit’ Tear gas, water cannon fired to disperse protest over US grant in Nepal Putin recognizes independence of Ukraine breakaway regions Israel embassy in Kyiv moving to Lviv Handle cryptocurrency tax needs with nearly 50% savings on this software No more extending the clock on the Iran nuclear deal Pandemic travel highlighted ‘air rage’ and the need for a national no-fly list Fed’s Bowman opens door to larger March rate hike Dutch watchdog fines Apple another $5.7M over App Store payment methods More than half of unemployed US men in their 30s have criminal records, study says CPAC announces 2022 agenda, speakers Ukraine says its skies are safe as airlines suspend flights GOP critics of Trump to gather in DC to offer CPAC ‘counterprogramming’ DC Metro secures Twitter account after hacker tweets ‘obscene posts’ Navy planning to launch Mideast drone fleet with allies The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Putin’s dramatic timeline for Ukraine decisions Five ways that Biden could help reduce spiking consumer costs at the pump UK to offer fourth coronavirus vaccine shot to people 75 and over US, Egypt launch joint working group ahead of UN climate change summit German officials condemn climate activists who blocked roads GOP wishes happy Presidents Day to past presidents except Biden UN alarmed by increasing violence against refugees in Europe Developments in the Sahel could be worse than Ukraine crisis Bird flu detected in Long Island flock Former Trump chief of staff endorses Nancy Mace Salazar’s ‘Dignity Act’ a good start, but security must precede legalization SD governor doesn’t know why state’s LGBTQ+ population has high rates of depression IRS allowing taxpayers to opt out of facial recognition technology 1 dead, 5 hurt in shooting at protest in Portland park Pompeo, facing Chinese sanctions, to travel to Taiwan The Supreme Court can and should deny Trump’s executive privilege Putin considers recognizing separatist Ukrainian territories as independent WATCH: Weekend stories you might have missed Air France joins European airlines suspending flights to Kyiv It’s all about the money French press coffee makers are officially back in style At least 6 stabbed in New York subway system this weekend Trump’s social media app goes live on Apple App Store Tulsi Gabbard to speak at CPAC Who’s most qualified to become the next Supreme Court justice? Tiny apartment? Easy solutions for cramped quarters Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of attacks on separatists backed by Moscow Iran says significant progress made in nuclear talks Rising: February 21, 2022 Have you heard about the coconut that saved a president? Tourists arriving in Australia for first time in almost two years Sullivan: Russia planning ‘extremely violent’ operation to ‘crush’ Ukraine Biden’s SCOTUS pick, representation should still matter  China sanctioning US defense contractors over arms sales to Taiwan Our public health system needs an overhaul — Congress can start here Antisemitic materials dropped at homes in two Texas cities US intel assessment notes multiple Ukraine cities that may be targeted: report Breaking the color line at the Lincoln White House US Embassy warns Americans to avoid crowds in Russian cities Paul Revere meets Putin’s paradox EU waiting to impose sanctions on Russia, top official says Steady downturn seen in COVID-19 cases Kremlin: No firm plans for summit with Biden When our Middle East friends talk, they talk about hedging Ukraine presses for participation in Biden-Putin summit The Supreme Court should rebuke the EPA’s unconstitutional lawmaking How does dehydrated dog food compare to kibble? The Hill’s Morning Report – Ukraine, the West await Russian attack How to set up your modern work from home office Congress races to clinch government funding deal Juan Williams: GOP is stirring up crime fears These portable washing machines make small living spaces more manageable