The Hill Articles: February 24, 2022

Biden has decided on Supreme Court nominee: reports Snoop Dogg seeks to dismiss lawsuit over alleged sexual assault and battery EU condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, announces additional sanctions Kansas governor, indigenous leaders demand state education commissioner resign over offensive comment Japan, Australia, New Zealand impose penalties on Russia following invasion into Ukraine Zelensky: Ukraine ‘left alone’ to defend against Russian invasion Psaki on Cruz ‘Peanuts’ character comparison: ‘Don’t tell him I like Peppermint Patty’ Pentagon chief meets with Ukrainian counterpart as Russian invasion rages Blinken says he’s ‘convinced’ Putin will try to topple Ukrainian government Former federal prisons chaplain pleads guilty to sexually abusing inmate Lawsuit alleges Tennessee diocese failed to properly investigate sexual abuse allegations Build your computer coding skills with this nine-course educational bundle for only $39.99 Jan. 6 defendant who directed rioters to Speaker’s Lobby sentenced to 75 days in prison Sen. Jim Inhofe to announce retirement: reports What’s happening with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: An explainer On The Money — Biden brings down hammer on Russian banks Overnight Energy & Environment — The impact of Russia’s invasion Overnight Health Care — Judge deals setback for surprise billing rules Maine to distribute more than $9M to mental health, substance use disorder service providers Psaki: ‘Deeply courageous’ for Russians to protest Ukraine invasion CDC to ease COVID guidelines: report Kentucky legislators apologize after using antisemitic phrase Hillicon Valley — Social media platforms take action on Ukraine Biden vow to alienate Putin as ‘pariah’ faces challenges Sidney Powell must comply with nonmonetary sanctions, court rules Overnight Defense & National Security — Russia launches attack on Ukraine Conductor with close ties to Putin out of Vienna Philharmonic US tour Elon Musk and brother being probed for insider trading: report Lawmakers press Biden for tougher Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion The hidden danger (and promise) in Biden’s new climate justice screening tool Equilibrium/Sustainability — Russia bares nuclear teeth 5 things to know as Russia presses into Ukraine Supporting these fast, affordable schools can help millions of people get the skills they need Ukraine calls for @Russia to be removed from Twitter Jury finds three officers involved in George Floyd’s death guilty Master piano, guitar, and musical creativity with this eight-course bundle for only $34 Ukrainian leader: Scores killed, hundreds wounded in first day of attack Pentagon: Russia has fired more than 160 missiles into Ukraine We need an Operation Warp Speed for clean indoor air Here are the top charities responding to the growing crisis in Ukraine Religious freedom bill dies in Virginia Senate These are the least-visited National Parks in the US OSCE secretary general announces evacuation of staff in Ukraine Congress to receive in-person, classified briefing next week on Ukraine invasion Obama calls on ‘people of conscience’ to condemn Russia Biden suggests US will release oil from reserves ‘as conditions warrant’ Citi to eliminate overdraft fees by this summer Watch live: Ted Cruz at CPAC, Day 1 FAA expands no-fly zone to include Ukraine, Belarus, western Russia Brazilian soccer players in Ukraine ask for government’s help Americans want to fight climate change with nature Meghan and Harry to receive honor from the NAACP Image Awards Graham on sanctions against Russia: ‘Time is NOT on our side’ White House denounces Texas lawmakers’ views on gender-affirming care UN chief pleads with Putin to bring troops back to Russia Scott’s agenda spurs backlash from Democrats, GOP alike Sean Penn in Ukraine filming documentary on Russian invasion Nonprofit Project Dynamo announces first busload of US evacuees in Ukraine Florida House passes ‘Stop WOKE Act’ to limit talks on race, gender, and discrimination in schools, workplaces Biden, not Putin, to blame for higher gas prices Bomb strikes Turkish-owned ship in Black Sea; no injuries reported Biden says sanctions will take time to impact Russian economy Ukrainian ambassador says Russian platoon surrendered to Ukrainian forces Belarus targeted with dozens of sanctions over Russian invasion US expels second-highest ranking Russian diplomat Numbers don’t lie: America’s most resilient jobs are venture-backed Union organizer, workers arrested at Staten Island Amazon facility Biden defends allowing Russian access to SWIFT Democrats press Education secretary over plans to resume student loan payments Podcast host Katie Halper: Psaki confirms self-diagnosis of ‘West Wing Brain’ Head of UN food agency says 13 million people in Yemen headed toward starvation Harris, Raimondo to travel to Louisiana for infrastructure announcement DeSantis tears into Biden, COVID-19 measures at CPAC Biden: We will make Putin a ‘pariah’ on international stage San Francisco police to stop using rape kits to help solve unrelated crimes Biden sends 7,000 troops to Germany Biden: No plans to speak with Putin amid ‘rupture’ in US-Russia ties Florida House passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill The West needs containment 2.0 Jan. 6 panel’s report to be published as book White House knocks report on Biden being presented cyberattack options on Russia Ukraine foreign minister: Russia shelling hospital ‘beyond evil’ White House spokesman calls Trump, Putin ‘pigs’ who ‘hate what America stands for’ Pills are used for more than half of US abortions, survey says Biden says US will sanction Russian banks, impose export controls Summit of the Americas: Biden’s chance to challenge China Watch live: White House press briefing Facebook ramps up efforts to monitor posts, provide user privacy in Ukraine US won’t deliver water to California farmers amid severe drought William Barr grants first TV interview since leaving Trump administration Ukraine official on Trump’s praise of Putin: ‘It’s good’ US isn’t ‘neighbors of Russia’ How politics are affecting the design of a Fed digital dollar ‘Murder’ painted in red outside Russian Embassy in DC Putin claims he was ‘forced’ to invade Ukraine McConnell: ‘Ratchet the sanctions all the way up’ Schiff: Russian invasion should be ‘final death’ of Nord Stream 2 Russian forces take Chernobyl: reports Vindman says GOP ‘attacks on our democracy’ emboldened Putin Putin vs. the West: Six steps to help Ukraine and prepare for a wider war Maksim Chmerkovskiy of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ posts live updates as he heads for Kyiv bomb shelter Climate advocates press Biden in buildup to State of the Union Air Force officers sue over COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption denials Abbott hints at exoneration for officers indicted over tactics at racial justice protests America can still stop Putin from swallowing all of Ukraine The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Sights and sounds from Ukraine US officially moves Ukraine embassy operations to Poland Artificial intelligence is only as ethical as the people who use it Sanders: Trump’s praise of Putin ‘outrageous’ Miami Beach restricting alcohol sales for spring break US moving fighter jets to Baltic Sea, Black Sea regions Queen Elizabeth II postpones two more virtual audiences after positive COVID-19 test Globalization’s motto: Companies are more important than countries New York City Marathon returning at full capacity Ford recalling almost 250,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks over possible drive shaft fractures California prosecutor defends saying racial slur while quoting hate speech Fan alleges he was partially blinded by police projectile at World Series celebration US defense official: Attacks are ‘initial phase’ of ‘large-scale’ invasion Alabama Senate advances bill to make gender-affirming care for minors a felony A global plastics treaty is nearly within our grasp Graphic novel by Oscar-winner Miyazaki coming to US after 40 years DC lobbyists cut ties with sanctioned Nord Stream 2 firm First abolitionist paper in US revived for the 21st century The time to address the student mental health crisis is now US troops moving to help process evacuees from Ukraine McMaster breaks with Trump: Putin ‘certainly not someone to be praised’ Finland says debate on NATO membership ‘will change’ after Russian invasion Local Canadian convoy support builds on years of disinformation Taiwan reports nine Chinese aircraft in defense zone Almost two in three California voters support school mask, vaccine mandates: poll Florida Senate confirms controversial DeSantis pick for surgeon general Discrimination or free speech? Supreme Court decides to weigh in LA relaxing indoor mask rules Philadelphia continues stupefying war on small businesses Watch live: Biden addresses nation as Russia invades Ukraine The correspondents on the ground covering the crisis in Ukraine Champions League final to be moved from Russia: report Hispanic Democrats roll out trio of House endorsements Trump holds GOP candidate forum at Mar-a-Lago The ‘other war’ happening right under Joe Biden’s nose Dallas prosecutor says he won’t charge families over transgender youth care Stocks plunge, oil hits $100 per barrel as Russia invades Ukraine 3 in 4 Washingtonians say they support clearing DC homeless camps: poll Rising: February 24, 2022 Showing the disaffected that democracy still works Palin to seek new trial against New York Times, judge says Jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1970 The most important COVID metric was never cases, but hospitalizations Watch live: NewsNation coverage of Russia’s attack on Ukraine Americans divided by race on Biden promise to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court: poll China refuses to call Russia action an ‘invasion’ Shattering the myth of Vladimir Putin as a strategic genius Live coverage: Ukrainian death toll surpasses 130 in attack’s first day Roads blocked in Kyiv as residents flee Zelensky: Ukraine cuts diplomatic ties with Russia after invasion Ukrainian officials say Russian helicopters attacked military airport near capital NATO adding troops in Eastern Europe after Russia attack on Ukraine Airlines warned not to fly near Ukraine EU says it will ‘hold the Kremlin accountable’ for attack on Ukraine Russia-Ukraine conflict raises big risks for global economy Almost half of Texas Republicans say Trump endorsement positively sways vote: poll Abbott tops GOP primary field, leads O’Rourke in matchup: poll Eat this: The path to a healthier nation starts in schools Feeling anxious? Try these fidget toys The Hill’s Morning Report – Russia attacks Ukraine These are the best portable electric car chargers World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions Ukraine poses test for fractured GOP Five things to watch at CPAC Can’t deal with the cold? Check out these cozy cardigans White House announces new steps for long-term supply chain resilience Ukrainian state border service says troops attacked from Belarus Ukrainian minister lays out steps he wants international community to take against Russia Menendez: Need to expel Kremlin from international community is in ‘focus’ Lawmakers to receive briefing from Biden administration on Thursday Ukraine declares martial law as Russia launches military operation Ex-NYPD union head charged with stealing thousands for ‘lavish lifestyle’ Biden speaks with Zelensky, vows support for Ukraine after Russian attacks