The Hill Articles: February 22, 2022

Pentagon approves National Guard deployment ahead of DC trucker convoy Biden administration seeks to revisit Trump approval of Alaska mining road Australia, Canada, Japan impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis Nearly 9,000-year-old shrine unearthed in Jordan Deputy opinion editor at Newsweek: Canadian trucker convoy protests about ‘control,’ ‘class divide’ Quincy Institute executive: Negotiators ‘very close’ to agreement on new Iran nuclear deal Lee Harris discusses the past of the Development Finance Corporation’s new CEO Director of Canadian civil liberties group says Trudeau overstepped with emergency act Cheney: Trump’s ‘adulation’ of Putin ‘aids our enemies’ Don’t believe the hype that retail is dying Missouri GOP rejects filing fee of candidate who once said ‘Hitler was right’ ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ to end after 14 seasons Defense & National Security: US, allies hit Russia with sanctions Five takeaways while the Ukraine crisis intensifies Lawmakers urge Biden to ask Congress before sending military to Ukraine Schumer requests Senate briefing on Ukraine-Russia conflict Overnight Health Care — Capitol Police prepare for possible vax protest Overnight Energy & Environment — Germany uses Nord Stream 2 to hit Russia On The Money — Wall Street braces for Russia-Ukraine fallout Create financial habits to last a lifetime with help from this 9-course guide for less than $30 Hillicon Valley — Facebook expands reach of Reels Another former Tesla employee sues over racism Germany’s Nord Stream move adds to Europe’s fuel price crunch Biden, allies launch sanctions against Russia Biden has done interviews with multiple Supreme Court contenders Researchers investigating how river otters are adapting to Chicago area Psaki confirms Biden-Putin meeting off the table Lack of police reform is harming Black Americans — now what? American consumers lost more than $5.8B to fraud in 2021 Blinken scraps meeting with top Russian diplomat over Ukraine Chicago to follow state by lifting mask mandate by the end of month Prioritizing mental health early in life could reduce dementia later on, study finds LinkedIn: Green jobs soaring beyond available labor force Equilibrium/Sustainability — Report: Most favor banning single-use plastics California Senate bill seeks to close gender, racial pay gaps US public not blameless in Russia-Ukraine conflict Supreme Court deals final blow to Trump bid to stymie Jan. 6 panel Virgin Hyperloop shifts focus from passengers to freight, lays off employees Biden describes Russia as eager to expand into Ukraine Amendment in Florida bill to ‘out’ students is withdrawn Jury selection resumes for officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid Russian invasion of Ukraine, US sanctions roil markets Biden’s bullseye on rural America Biden says mineral supply chain actions will help end foreign reliance Trump on Putin plan to recognize breakaway Ukraine regions: ‘This is genius’ Plastic pollution is exploding while policies to address the problem remain weak Aaron Rodgers apologizes for ‘shrapnel’ of COVID-19 remarks: ‘I never wanted to be divisive’ DC AG argues Facebook’s Zuckerberg should be required to answer data privacy questions Sexual assault, harassment linked to higher risk of high blood pressure in women, study finds Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says race played a role in his firing CDC: More teenage girls in ER for mental health conditions during pandemic GOP Reps. Greene, Clyde accrue over $160K in combined mask fines Prepare taxes like a pro with help from this 11-course bundle for less than $30 Qatari official says it will be ‘almost impossible’ to quickly replace Russian exports to Europe Sanctions will hurt Russia, but they won’t deter Putin US troops in Poland setting up processing centers for Ukraine evacuees Hungary sending troops close to Ukraine border Biden orders more US troops to Eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions 65 percent of rural voters view Democratic Party unfavorably: poll Iran returns donated COVID-19 vaccines manufactured in US Biden says it’s ‘critical’ to limit impact from Russia on US gas prices Calling Putin’s bluff on NATO Facebook launches Reels globally Maryland officials vote to let local school districts make mask policy decisions Armed man takes at least one hostage at Amsterdam Apple store Biden announces initial sanctions on Russia over Ukraine moves Pentagon chief says Russia’s move into Ukraine is its ‘latest invasion’ What the COVID pandemic can teach us about the drug pandemic Schiff calls for FBI probe into potential for misuse of rape kits McConnell says he didn’t think Biden’s announcement to nominate Black woman to SCOTUS was ‘inappropriate’ Judge allows depositions to proceed in Deshaun Watson assault lawsuits Russia evacuating diplomats from Ukraine Prosecutor: Officers ignored ‘human decency’ during George Floyd arrest Syria supports Russia’s recognition of breakaway territories in Ukraine NATO chief: ‘Every indication’ points to Russia planning for full-scale invasion Rubio: Putin won’t stop with ‘two little, small areas’ Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid escalating tensions in Ukraine OSCE member states must deliver on election observation mission for Hungary Two Blackhawk helicopters crash during Utah National Guard training ACLU files amicus brief against anti-LGBTQ+ law in Montana McConnell calls for ‘toughest possible sanctions’ against Russia Stocks fall after Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine EU nations vote unanimously to impose Russia sanctions Rick Scott’s ‘Plan to Rescue America’ includes promise to name border wall after Trump Mackenzie Scott donates $50 million to USDA youth programs Pageant queen and conservative commentator Zoe Sozo Bethel dies after fall from building Stock conflicts weaken trust in the judicial branch, too Watch live: Biden holds virtual meeting on mineral supply chains Lock of George Washington’s hair up for auction Former US attorney launches Senate bid in Vermont COVID delays are making Biden’s cancer moonshot a long shot Airbnb aims to house 40K Afghan refugees after reaching original goal EU recommends lifting testing, quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers Japan ready to join sanctions on Russia Iowa Gov. Reynolds to give GOP response to Biden State of the Union The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Putin’s Ukraine invasion loophole A new threat to US nuclear missile and space warfare warning systems Capitol Police ask DC National Guard for assistance ahead of possible trucker protest Putin ratifies treaties with breakaway Ukraine regions Canadian protest organizer denied bail Supreme Court rebuffs Dakota Access appeal Black transgender woman awarded $1.5M for false arrest British government calls for Champions League final to be moved from Russia Antisemitic flyers found in Florida, Virginia neighborhoods Moderna and Pfizer’s ethical duties go beyond just creating vaccines Romania prepared to accept 500K Ukrainian refugees, official says Watch live: Biden delivers update as Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine Psaki says binge-watching ‘The West Wing’ got her back into politics Utah father charged after allegedly instructing his 4-year-old to shoot at police Canadian lawmakers extend emergency powers pushed by Trudeau Republican attorneys general call for DHS secretary’s resignation Note to Biden: The US can’t export renewable energy to our energy-deprived allies Texas AG: Some types of medical care for transgender children are abuse Putin has changed the world — and the US must adapt or lose Official says Allen West won’t be charged in airport altercation over masks Biden to give Russia-Ukraine update Tuesday Former Paxton staffers say Texas AG is lying about them amid reelection bid How can states build resilience to sea level rise? Look to Louisiana Michigan’s Juwan Howard suspended, fined after slapping Wisconsin coach Administration should help under-resourced countries prevent sanctions evasion by rogue states  Ahmaud Arbery killers convicted on federal hate crime charges Home prices rose nearly 19 percent in 2021 Cardi B says she’s ‘not really’ on NATO or Russia’s side amid Ukraine crisis Supreme Court takes up wedding site designer’s case refusing gay couples House candidate apologies for behavior at sleepover Protester drives at police line in New Zealand Blinken calls Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions a ‘shameful act’ Durbin says court nomination process ‘the reason I ran the first time for office’ Supreme Court turns away Trump’s appeal in dispute with House Jan. 6 panel Fifty years after Nixon’s historic opening, China is still hostile and much more powerful Make this the last year that millionaires stop paying into Social Security before the rest of us Missouri Senate candidate Eric Schmitt to host fundraiser at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Biden adviser says Russian deployment into Ukraine is ‘an invasion’ Kremlin: Recognition of breakaway regions includes territory held by Ukraine No, Biden’s Supreme Court justice will not be powerless China warns nationals of ‘worsening’ situation in Ukraine The breakaway Ukrainian territories at center of Russia’s focus Truck convoy organizer eyes DC Beltway shutdown Bob Beckel dies at 73 John Durham sent a message to the attorney general and the country Women’s national soccer team members settle equal pay lawsuit for $24M Top Bass aide leaves Los Angeles mayoral campaign UK targets wealthy Russians, banks in new round of sanctions America’s interests in stopping Russian destabilization must extend to Africa Mandatory COVID-19 tests ordered for all Hong Kong residents Russian diplomat dismisses sanctions: ‘We’re used to it’ Bloomberg: Democrats headed for ‘wipeout’ in November without immediate course correction Russia approves legislation allowing troop deployment in Ukraine’s rebel regions Queen Elizabeth II cancels virtual appointments after positive COVID-19 test Germany moves to halt Russia gas pipeline over Ukraine crisis This time, the State of the Union address will matter Kremlin says it hopes actions in breakaway Ukraine regions will help restore calm Press: San Francisco Democrats clean house Feehery: America needs a tough love agenda Zelensky urges Ukrainians not to panic EU official: ‘Russian troops are on Ukrainian soil’ What Biden inherited — and what he must do to change course with Putin Bottom line Color in the climate crisis Three senators endorse Timken in Ohio GOP Senate primary The Hill’s Morning Report – Russia aggression triggers US, EU sanctions GLAAD CEO: LGBTQ+ voters ‘have a lot on the line’ this election The Memo: Biden braces for impact as Russia moves to the brink  Court’s move hamstrings climate actions across the board Biden administration announces mineral supply chain push