The Hill Articles: February 25, 2022

Trudeau announces sanctions on Putin, Russian foreign minister Montana law that limited abortion providers struck down by court Actress Amanda Bynes files to end her conservatorship after nearly 9 years Overnight Defense & National Security — Ukraine hangs in the balance Overnight Health Care — CDC unveils long-awaited new mask guidance Capitals’ Ovechkin calls for ‘no more war’ with Ukraine Zelensky warns Russia will ‘assault’ Kyiv tonight Hillicon Valley — Russia restricts Facebook access On The Money — Inflation held firm in January as omicron raged White House seeks $6.4B from Congress in Ukraine-related aid North Carolina GOP seeks Supreme Court intervention in voting map dispute Create and change websites from your phone with 60% savings on this lifetime subscription Fighting anti-Semitism where it starts Overnight Energy & Environment — Supreme Court to hear climate case Photos of the Week: Ukraine, Ketanji Brown Jackson and stallions Cell phone carriers waive charges, allow free long-distance calling to Ukraine Russian space chief threatens International Space Station over sanctions Equilibrium/Sustainability — DNA saves wrongly accused bear Maryland officially rescinds statewide mask mandate in schools Pentagon mulling ways to get more lethal aid to Ukraine 62 percent of voters say Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine if Trump were president: poll Release trapped Russia funds now to aid Ukraine Georgia Senate passes transgender sports ban Efforts to stop plastic pollution slowed during pandemic, report finds Hispanic job creators are leading us out of the COVID economy Munich mayor says he may remove Russian conductor over Ukraine invasion US employs unusual intel strategy to counter Putin Bipartisan majority of Americans approve of Russian sanctions: poll Ukraine military says soldier blew himself up on bridge to halt Russian advance One year after the House passed the Equality Act, 29 states still lack LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections Biden administration eases restrictions on those doing business in Afghanistan Military burn pit exposures and the ‘mystery illness’ the VA still ignores Warner urges social media companies to curb Russian information operations Kansas liquor store removes Russian vodka from store shelves Teach children computer science basics with multiple 3-month app subscriptions for only $17.99 Ukraine minister decries Russian ‘war crimes’ on schools, orphanages States’ anti-LGBTQI+ attacks underscore need for the Equality Act Senate Democrat calls on Biden to release oil from strategic reserves Vegetarian, pescatarian and low meat-eaters at lower risk of cancer, study finds Infectious disease expert says US isn’t ready for next pandemic Advisory panel recommends overhaul for US transplant system CDC eases mask guidance for 70 percent of US, including schools White House to sanction Putin for invasion of Ukraine The Federal Reserve’s Ukraine challenge Building the goal of increasing minority homeownership One-third of Americans approve of Biden’s handling of Russia: poll DC lobbying firms cut ties with Russian banks VTB, Sberbank Noem: Biden should resign if he doesn’t take stronger action against Russia Offshore wind lease sale nets record $4.4B Biden’s job approval hits new low: poll Clyburn hails Biden’s pick for Supreme Court: ‘Outstanding’ Sen. Inhofe tests positive for COVID-19 NATO activates response force for first time in history Biden says Jackson will bring ‘uncompromising integrity’ to Supreme Court Oregon proposes $400 million to tackle homelessness and housing issues Land and river conservation can be a rallying point for our divided nation Majority of voters say Biden is too lenient with Russia: poll Jackson could be galvanizing force on Supreme Court, legal experts say Black women who experienced racism in adolescence at higher risk of depression University of Chicago creates new department of race, diaspora and indigeneity Black and Hispanic immigrants less likely to be approved for US citizenship, study finds Putin calls on Ukraine military to overthrow government Long Island man pleads guilty to sending threatening letters to LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations and businesses Russia to partially restrict Facebook access Russian tennis player signs camera ‘No war please’ after victory in Dubai Pence: Biden’s Russia sanctions ‘don’t go nearly far enough’ Zelensky, Cabinet post video from Kyiv Richmond says Jackson will fill ‘void’ on Supreme Court The shirking Congress before the Supreme Court Inhofe’s chief of staff launches bid to replace him Delta suspends partnership with Russian airline Aeroflot Federal officials reverse decision to extend Florida nuclear plant license With Kyiv under siege, Ukraine’s leaders must ensure continuity of government Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing Russia threatens ‘military and political consequences’ if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO FDA approves first condom meant for anal sex The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden announces Supreme Court pick amid unfolding Ukrainian crisis Obama congratulates Jackson on Supreme Court nomination Jan. 6 panel prepares to subpoena Guilfoyle after brief, heated sit-down US homeownership hits record high, but rate among Black Americans lower than a decade ago: analysis What would Paul Volcker do? Best drought-tolerant plants US defense official: Russians ‘meeting more resistance’ than they expected Russia barred from Eurovision over Ukraine invasion Paul Ryan praises Biden’s SCOTUS pick: ‘Incredibly happy for Ketanji’ Council of Europe suspends Russia over actions in Ukraine Man who carried Pelosi’s lectern on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison More LGBTQ+ people are running for Congress in 2022 than ever before Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on his pick of Ketanji Brown Jackson US has to up diplomacy in Central Asia and the South Caucasus now Amazon may restock the PS5 and Xbox Series X this week Indonesia’s Sumatra island hit by magnitude 6.2 earthquake Labor leaders praise Biden SCOTUS pick as win for workers Graham on Jackson nomination: ‘The radical Left’ won ‘yet again’ Guaranteed income program in DC lowered rates of food insecurity, report says Playing both sides in war: Trumpist hypocrisy and opportunism on Ukraine How to prepare for a drought Johnson & Johnson, other distributors to pay $26 billion in opioid settlement Cook Political Report shifts forecast for two Senate races toward GOP Black leaders, civil rights groups cheer Biden court pick When we need emergency federal aid, we should use an old playbook How can you save money on your electric bill this winter with energy prices on the rise? New York City schools drop outdoor mask mandate, keep indoor mandate UNICEF chief says Taliban showing ‘commitment’ to allowing girls in Afghan schools More than half of Americans see Russia-Ukraine conflict as critical threat: Gallup New daily cases of COVID-19 in Hong Kong top 10,000 amid surging outbreak Four Western states joining forces to create hydrogen hubs Cruise lines adjust itineraries after Russian invasion of Ukraine Systemic racism is rooted in immigration laws — it can no longer be ignored Lukas Book Prize shortlist titles encompass US social issues The three Republicans who voted to confirm Brown Jackson for appeals court EU to freeze assets of Putin, Russian foreign minister House candidate from Vermont running on ‘environmental justice’ Runaway inflation discredits Democrats’ fiscal and monetary policy Video shows Ukrainian fighter jet shot down over Kyiv, officials say Ukrainian forces target Russian airfield near border: report WNBA players in Ukraine left country before Russian invasion Pope went to Russian Embassy in Rome to express concerns over Ukraine conflict Austin says US may train Ukrainian soldiers remotely: report What Putin really fears Education Dept releases how-to on using COVID-19 relief for technical education Rising: February 25, 2022 Kremlin says Russia agrees to talks with Ukraine UN warns Russia-Ukraine conflict could drive 5M Ukrainians to flee Watch live: Coverage from Day 2 of CPAC ’22 Western sanctions don’t harm Putin — they strengthen him Biden names Ketanji Brown Jackson, DC appeals court judge, to Supreme Court Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed Study shows over 5 million children globally have lost parent, caregiver to COVID-19 Fed’s inflation gauge rose 6.1 percent annually in January Ukraine defense ministry tells residents to use Molotov cocktails in Kyiv Watch live: NewsNation’s coverage of the Russian invasion into Ukraine How the US can balance counterterrorism and the great power competition Ukrainian border guards to Russian warship: ‘Go f— yourself’ Live coverage: Ukrainian president says Russia will ‘assault’ Kyiv tonight US officials concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days: reports It’s time for Lend-Lease 2.0 Russian troops enter Kyiv outskirts: report House panel expands probe into Trump’s handling of White House documents Why the US needs Saudi Arabia to help put pressure on Russia Pope nixes Florence visit, Ash Wednesday due to knee pain Rename Fort Benning to honor war correspondents The Hill’s Morning Report – How far will Russia go? The Memo: Biden locks into battle with enigmatic Putin