The Hill Articles: February 23, 2022

California adopts first-in-nation microplastics reduction policy Lawmakers condemn Putin, call for crippling sanctions on Russia amid military operation Top Ukrainian official: ‘Putin has launched a full-scale war’ Ukraine official questions why Russia is even part of UN security council Pence says ‘we need to continue to arm Ukraine,’ ‘sanction every financial institution in Russia’ until Russia withdraws Biden to unveil ‘further consequences’ over Russia’s operation in Ukraine Explosions heard in major Ukrainian cities following Putin’s announcement Putin: Countries that interfere with Russia will face severe consequences Stock futures sink, oil spikes after Putin launches invasion of Ukraine Kentucky elects first openly LGBTQ+ House member Biden condemns ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ Russian military operation Briahna Joy Gray: Trucker protests encouraged by Canada’s response, media coverage US ambassador: ‘Putin delivered a message of war’ Judge strikes down part of Biden surprise billing rules in win for doctors Putin orders military operation in Ukraine Columbia chair suspended after tweet about model of South Sudanese descent UN Security Council holds emergency meeting amid threat of full-scale Russian invasion Watch live: UN Security Council holds emergency meeting Blinken: Russia at the final point of readiness to invade Ukraine Zelensky pleads for peace with Russia in televised address Most Americans oppose major role in Russia-Ukraine conflict Trudeau ends emergency powers used against trucker convoys Prosecutors: Killer of Run DMC member filmed video in front of rapper’s mural On The Money — Biden bracing for blowback at the pump Overnight Defense & National Security — More Western pressure as Russia moves in Why we must restore US semiconductor manufacturing for American economic, national security Jill Biden meets cancer survivors, military families during Texas trip Poll finds more California voters in favor of legalized sports betting than opposed Officials find second case of avian flu among birds in Maine The best places to raise a family during the COVID-19 pandemic Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden sanctions Russian Nord Stream pipeline White House preps public for sanctions sticker shock WATCH: America up to speed, Feb. 23, 2022 Jan. 6 defendant who said ‘this is war’ on social media sentenced to 45 days in jail Maximize everything in Adobe Creative Cloud with this 11-course training bundle for only $30 Thieves are targeting beehives in California  Pennsylvania Supreme Court chooses new congressional map Overnight Health Care — Maternal deaths rose in first year of pandemic Advocates scorn lawmakers over ‘crack pipe’ uproar EPA needs to reinstate a critical environmental tool scrapped by Trump Mexican president: Blinken ‘misinformed’ on journalist killings Prince Harry files libel suit against ‘Daily Mail’ publisher Ford recalling 300K Mustangs over problem with rear cameras Hillicon Valley — Cyberattack hits Ukrainian websites Kaepernick launches initiative to offer autopsies in ‘police-related’ deaths Equilibrium/Sustainability — EU plans to cut cord from Russian gas Woman who says she was mistakenly jailed for almost two weeks sues LAPD Oregon lawmakers advance self-service gasoline legislation Biden sanctions Yemen’s Houthi-financing network amid increase in terrorist attacks Pentagon says more Russian troops in Ukraine, ready to ‘attack at any time’ Separatist leader says Russia’s help may be needed for talks with Ukraine Energy methane emissions higher than reported, international agency says Five things to know about Nord Stream 2 shutdown Senator in Republican agenda says there are only two genders, pledges to keep ‘biological males’ out of women’s sports Herschel Walker says he doesn’t support ‘either’ Kemp or Perdue Black Americans deeply concerned about the direction of the country, poll says ‘Rust’ cinematographer’s husband says it’s ‘absurd’ Baldwin not responsible for wife’s death Federal gas tax cut follies — why suspending the gas tax remains a bad idea Top British official says Russian broadcaster RT may try to spread ‘harmful disinformation’ Court monitor testifies gangs control who eats at jail in Mississippi Former hedge fund manager announces GOP bid for New York governor Man pleads guilty to hate crime charges in attack of Asian family he blamed for pandemic DOJ scraps Trump-era China Initiative for broader national security program Los Angeles DA backpedals decision to sentence trans woman who sexually assaulted 10-year-old to juvenile facility When the Hippocratic Oath meets the hypocrisy of the unvaccinated Second teen charged in homicide investigation that resulted in Amir Locke death Co-stars say Jerry Lewis sexually harassed, assaulted them Gain control of your personal finances with this discounted six-course bundle Say no to a gas tax holiday Three men plead guilty in plan to attack power grids to advance white supremacist ideology Ivanka Trump in talks to appear before investigators on Jan. 6 committee: report UN official says Russia, China arming Myanmar with jets targeting civilians New York is giving $10M to support Asian American communities Freeze lifted on bank accounts linked to Canada protests Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate subsidies for pro stadium construction Extreme heat linked to increases in mental health ER visits: study Breonna Taylor neighbor testifies police were ‘reckless’ and ‘unorganized’ Top prosecutors in Manhattan DA’s inquiry into Trump resign Target lifting mask requirement for employees, customers Holocaust education is essential for the survival of humankind The Hill’s Campaign Report: CPAC is back Accounts highlighting Russian disinformation improperly suspended, Twitter says Russia moving additional troops into Donbas region, Latvian prime minister says Russian forces ‘ready to go now,’ senior US defense official says Half of Russians say military is justified to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO: poll Louisiana deputies charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of unarmed man Pelosi warns Putin of more sanctions to come Jury begins deliberating case of three former officers in George Floyd killing WATCH: How memory fails Community health centers: One year of vaccinating the nation’s most vulnerable  US ambassador: ‘Calling for both sides to de-escalate only gives Russia a pass’ Ukraine government websites down in latest cyberattack Man facing murder, other charges in shooting at Oregon protest Biden imposes Nord Stream 2 sanctions Hochul leads closest Democratic challenger by almost 30 points: poll New York City will test platform barriers at subway stations over safety concerns Can the FDA regulate away the perils of outdoor crops? Cruz says he will lift hold on Biden nominees Lia Thomas sweeps Ivy League Championships, advances to NCAA finals Mark Kelly in new ad talks about his family living paycheck to paycheck Ahmaud Arbery can begin to ‘rest in power’ Hostage-taker at Amsterdam Apple store demanded ransom, police say Bosnia, Ukraine and the dangers of ethnic nationalism Ben Crump calls on Biden to pick Jackson as Supreme Court nominee Putin’s inner circle targeted by new EU sanctions Justices weigh if Republican AGs can defend Trump immigration rule FBI: 57 HBCUs, other institutions targeted by bomb threats this year Pelosi calls Putin a ‘tyrant,’ calls developments ‘stunning’ Senators press Garland to quickly confront misconduct at federal prisons The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – DC prepares for trucker convoys EU leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine crisis Firearm deaths become leading cause of trauma-related death: study Watch live: White House press secretary holds press briefing Historic unionization at GM plant in Mexico a good beginning Postal Service finalizes order for majority gasoline-powered trucks over White House objections Avian flu found in some Florida bird species Ukraine declares state of emergency, tells citizens to leave Russia 4 people killed in helicopter crash at Hawaii missile range Alabama House advances transgender bathroom ban One in 10 homes in the US affected by climate change disasters in 2021, report says Kremlin: Americans will feel ‘consequences’ of sanctions GOP unites around blaming Biden for Ukraine crisis Russia begins evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine DoorDash partners with Latino civil rights group on training program for workers Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a defining moment for the Republican Party Why the Supreme Court needs Ketanji Brown Jackson Rising: February 23, 2022 Prosecutors say Michigan school shooting suspect should remain in adult jail Lawyer for Trump accuser seeking DNA sample The metaverse is the world’s strongest argument for social media regulation China accuses US of creating ‘fear and panic’ over Ukraine Madeleine Albright says Putin making historic mistake Flores says Dolphins owner offered him money for silence after firing LinkedIn launches podcast network Tlaib to deliver progressive response to Biden State of the Union address Zelensky says ‘future of Europe’ is being decided now Sanofi, GSK to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine following ‘strong’ results WATCH: Pelosi holds press briefing The US must embrace cryptocurrency to remain an economic powerhouse 45 percent of New Yorkers say mask mandate should remain: poll Phil Mickelson apologizes for remarks about Saudi golf tournament Trump Organization, longtime CFO ask for fraud charges to be dropped White House: Additional sanctions on Russia could come ‘at any moment’ Beijing says Taiwan is ‘not Ukraine,’ has always been part of China CDC updates guidance for intervals between COVID-19 vaccine doses Tribal nations to receive $1.7B in water rights settlements Is our space partnership with Russia immune from Earthly conflicts? Massachusetts State House reopens to public for first time in almost two years Migrants, police clash in southern Mexico as frustrations rise over passage to US border Trial begins for doctor accused of excessive ordering of pain medications that resulted in deaths Panetta on Ukraine crisis: ‘What’s at stake is whether we’ve learned the lessons from World War II’ Images show new deployment of military vehicles, troop tents in southern Belarus, company says Tesla to pay penalty for Clean Air Act violations Climate activists block roads leading to German airports Gridiron dinner returning after three-year absence Maternal deaths rose higher in 2020: CDC report Your doctor no longer has all the answers — who can you trust? Senate Democrats rip Rick Scott’s GOP agenda in new ad Prayer vigils, memorials to mark first ‘Ahmaud Arbery Day’ in Georgia If Canada-style truck protest clogs roads and bridges here, Biden knows how to stop it House candidate calls sleepover controversy a ‘painful attack on my character’ Texas governor orders agencies to investigate reports of transgender kids receiving gender-affirming care New COVID-19 infections fall worldwide for third week Kinzinger rips House Republicans’ ‘damn awful’ anti-Biden tweet Russia will retaliate with psychological warfare — the US should do the same Pope: Ukraine crisis causes ‘pain in my heart’ Ukraine calls on allies to increase pressure on Russia after first ‘decisive steps’ Mellman: Moderates or extremists? Ukraine officials move toward state of national emergency Biden, media apathetic as Americans are needlessly dying from this killer Putin says Russia open to ‘direct and honest dialogue’ Ukraine president orders reservists to be drafted You’re the Boss: Unionized staff would force Democrats to take on management’s role Budowsky: Biden, NATO and Ukraine can unite to defeat Putin Biden is good for public sector unions, but not the public sector These are the top moisturizers from Fresh Ready to up your skin care routine? Here are the best skin care fridges The Hill’s Morning Report – Ukraine issues state of emergency; Putin open to ‘dialogue’ Facing red wave, Democrats work on a midterm message Emboldened GOP looks to expand midterm battleground map Big Tech allies point to China, Russia threat in push to squash antitrust bill Republicans watching testy Texas Democratic primary Facebook labeled half of climate denial posts from ‘Toxic Ten’: report Lobbying world Check out these top tier smart microwaves Wildfire incidence to increase by 50 percent by 2100: UN study