The Hill Articles: February 3, 2022

New Jersey Supreme Court rejects GOP lawsuit challenging congressional map Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno suspends Senate campaign Express your creativity with this 3-in-1 photo editing bundle Hochul signs New York congressional map into law Gregory McMichael to plead not guilty to hate crime after judge rejects plea deal for Arbery killers Save $70 on software that lets you open, share, and convert any PDF files with ease RNC committee advances resolution to censure Cheney, Kinzinger White House lights up in red, white and blue to cheer Team USA for Olympics Amazon to raise Prime price nearly 17 percent Kansas governor vetoes proposed redistricting map NY Giants deny allegations in Brian Flores lawsuit Mississippi becomes 37th state to allow medical use of marijuana Noem signs law banning transgender athletes from female sports teams Nina Turner says she is running for U.S. Congress again because ‘people need a champion’ Pennsylvania lt. gov., Senate hopeful Fetterman: Republicans’ use of critical race theory ‘divisive dog whistling’ Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden’s Fed pick draws GOP heat on climate Cleveland radio hosts slams Psaki for remarks on crime surge Iowa announces upcoming end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency Overnight Health Care — Medicare to cover at-home COVID-19 tests On The Money — January jobs report may show net job losses  Gay, lesbian adults report higher COVID vaccination rates Overnight Defense & National Security — Inside the US raid that killed an ISIS leader Pelosi would give ‘full support’ if congressional staffers unionize, aide says Lawmakers emerge from Russia-Ukraine briefings bracing for invasion Hillicon Valley — Presented by Cisco — App store market power bill clears committee Pelosi warns US athletes against angering ‘ruthless’ Chinese government during Olympics Missouri prosecutors say proposed self-defense bill from GOP state lawmaker would ‘make murder legal’ New revelations raise pressure on Barr to testify on Jan. 6 January was one of the driest months on record for much of Northern California Food prices skyrocketed in January, putting a heavy burden on the poorest For US to lead on global COVID-19 response, president must seek emergency supplemental Wisconsin health official suggests COVID-19 could become endemic this year House Democrats attempt balancing act on China competitiveness bill Senators try to speed up lengthy votes as frustration builds Malinowski is latest lawmaker to test COVID-19 positive after Ukraine trip Broncos exec John Elway calls Brian Flores’ claim of sham interview ‘false and defamatory’ Crude oil hits $90 per barrel for first time since 2014 Toomey presses Fed bank on whether Raskin lobbied for special access New comic chronicles Lil Nas X ‘breaking down glass ceilings being a gay man in hip-hop’ Why NASA should build an even bigger telescope 70 percent of pedestrians killed in Portland traffic crashes last year were homeless, report says Equilibrium/Sustainability — Beijing pollution halved since last Olympics Samuel L. Jackson to be honored for public service at NAACP Image Awards Astronomers find new asteroid sharing Earth’s orbit Youngkin, Virgina AG join parent lawsuit challenging county school mask mandate Biden sends DNC dollars to House, Senate committees NCAA studying USA Swimming’s new transgender athletes policy Lawmakers blast federal agencies over 5G standoff IRS is shifting 1,200 employees from other duties to whittle down a tax return backlog Catholic university LGBTQ+ student group fights for official recognition New York rep introduces legislation making Lunar New Year a federal holiday Black doctor sues JPMorgan Chase for racial discrimination after being denied service at Texas branch No, China is not winning the AI race Five things to know about the controversial Beijing Olympics Shaquille O’Neal says people ‘shouldn’t be forced’ to get COVID-19 vaccine Police investigating Florida magnet fishers’ catch: Sniper rifles Former deputies admit to stealing from tornado-damaged store in Texas US opioid crisis arose from weak laws and regulations, study says CDC data shows major disparities in Black people with HIV infections Why is Putin so confident these days? Senators on precipice of Russia sanctions deal National Butterfly Center in Texas shuts down indefinitely amid right-wing attacks Former Washington football team staffers detail sexual harassment, humiliation, racism to House panel Dallas officials eye mental health leave for first responders 49ers fan in coma after attack outside NFC title game Ohio-based retailer to settle gender bias lawsuit for $5M The America COMPETES Act will help US fight corruption and kleptocracy around the world Olympics chief to meet with Peng Shuai San Francisco police chief halts agreement with DA on police shootings Little Rock declares violent crime public health emergency amid spate of shootings Ulta Beauty putting $50M toward diversity, equity and inclusion commitments Teacher accused of pulling student by the hair is fourth arrested in district in three months Trucker shortage is a national priority South Dakota Republicans block Noem abortion ban Top Senate Republican: Congress ‘probably’ headed for third stopgap bill to prevent shutdown New research ties housing instability to poor mental health in LGBTQ+ youth Dutch officials dismantling historic bridge so Bezos megayacht can pass through Plans to study ‘doomsday glacier’ stalled by massive iceberg State media documentary admits ‘food crisis’ in North Korea Duterte isolating after COVID-19 exposure in Philippines Ballots from people of color, men and young voters rejected at higher rates in Washington state, audit says House panel investigating Jan. 6 gets serious — and Trump is fuming US reveals Russia may plan to create fake pretext for Ukraine invasion Pelosi calls for Moscow, Putin to ‘feel the pain’ if Russia strikes Ukraine Detroit to receive US first public wireless EV-charging road system Five key things to know about the US raid that killed ISIS leader  Biden in NYC: ‘The answer is not to defund the police’ Latin America among most dangerous regions for human rights defenders: report US Bureau of Prisons recommends inmate receive historic gender-affirming surgery There’s a better path than regulation to fix stock buybacks Club for Growth endorses Blake Masters in Arizona Senate race Liberal cardinal urging ‘fundamental revision’ in Catholic teaching on homosexuality Senate panel advances bill targeting Apple, Google app store power Pelosi says she has not provided any information to Jan. 6 panel Pentagon requests information from clean energy suppliers in push to reduce emissions Lawmakers battle at Washington Football Team roundtable on sexual harassment Susan Sarandon says NYPD funeral example of ‘facism’ Alabama schools official reports complaints of Black History Month as teaching critical race theory China’s Winter Olympics reveal the danger of Xi Jinping’s regime Tibetans protest outside IOC headquarters ahead of Beijing Olympics States can now access billions for speed cameras under Biden’s infrastructure law Former CEO of drug firm convicted of conspiring to illegally distribute opioids Miami Dolphins owner denies allegations in Brian Flores lawsuit UAE intercepts 3 drones in latest attack Former officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, released from prison early Maine teacher sues school, alleges discrimination after advocating for LGBTQ+ students Spike Lee to direct Colin Kaepernick ESPN docuseries Officials highlight mask requirement for fans at Super Bowl The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Inside the US’s delicate mission to kill ISIS leader Halle Berry ‘completely heartbroken’ that in 20 years no other Black woman has won best actress Oscar Biden’s climate promises require oil and gas leasing reform Biden Fed pick faces GOP fire on climate stances ESPN planning all-woman crew to cover NBA game in Salt Lake City Biden to travel to Maryland to sign executive order on labor for federal construction projects Nike, Condoleezza Rice among new WNBA investors GOP senator: $1.5 million private sector payout to Biden nominee ‘doesn’t smell right’ US trucker convoy coming: Joe Biden will ignore protests at his peril Senate GOP report knocks Biden administration over Afghanistan evacuation planning Merck expecting up to $6B in sales of COVID-19 pill this year NYU offering Taylor Swift course in spring semester Suspect in Bridgewater College shooting a former student, records show California senators propose public fund for journalism The ‘metaverse’: A chance for Biden to reset safety on the internet Former Human Rights Campaign president sues over firing Brown University president supports legacy admissions, affirmative action in interview Prosecutors rip romantic gestures in court by parents of Michigan school shooting suspect India skipping opening of Olympics over torchbearer’s selection Massive storm forces cancellations of thousands of flights Estonia’s prime minister: Russia has no say in NATO decisions Haley endorses Walker in Georgia Senate race Arizona GOP chair sues to block Jan. 6 committee subpoena for phone records Adams defends dinner with Andrew Cuomo Black adults born in the U.S. had higher rate of deaths from stroke, other cardiovascular diseases, study says Russia accuses US of ‘igniting tensions’ with troop movements Church sues Oregon city for limiting meals for homeless Lewandowski says Trump asked him to look for challenger to Sununu ​​Capitol Police say man previously arrested in front of Supreme Court has returned Biden blames ISIS leader for blowing himself up, killing family When it comes to antibiotics, it’s time to change how the sausage gets made Russia shuts down German broadcaster’s Moscow operation in retaliatory move What products to look out for in your home that might include ‘forever chemicals’ Watchdog finds misogynistic, racist, discriminatory behavior among London police Another rep who traveled to Ukraine tests positive for COVID-19 Durbin: Some speaking out about Biden court pick ‘have never voted for a Black nominee’ Massive winter storms leave 100K without power, 100M under weather alerts LA mayor says he was holding his breath during maskless picture with Magic Johnson Why a few dozen zip codes dominate political giving Medicare to pay for at-home COVID-19 tests this spring Hogan in final State of the State address bemoans ‘toxic politics’ 70,000 without power in Texas due to massive storm Memo argued Trump-linked officials should seize NSA data in effort to prove election was stolen: report Biden urges unity, tells McConnell ‘we really are friends’ GOP’s Cawthorn calls Biden ‘geriatric despot’ on House floor Rising: February 3, 2022 Americans want to travel again — let’s get the travel industry back in shape Mississippi legalizes medical marijuana The CDC is finally recognizing ‘natural immunity’ — legislators should follow suit ‘Forever chemicals’ to dominate state toxics policies in 2022, NGO finds NFL investigating Flores allegation that Dolphins owner offered $100K for each loss Tesla recalls over 800K vehicles for seat belt reminder issue How America can avert the next chip shortage Weekly jobless claims drop by 23,000 The Washington Commanders: New team name, new management and a new culture Watch live: Biden delivers remarks after US raid kills ISIS leader US raid in Syria resulted in multiple deaths, including civilians, residents say Federal officials reviewing ‘phantom braking’ complaints from Tesla drivers NATO chief raises concerns about Russian military buildup in Belarus Biden says ISIS leader killed in US raid in Syria British jets scrambled for second day in response to unidentified aircraft Conservative groups roll out ad hitting Democrats over masks, school closures Michelle Obama: Democrats’ 2024 ‘break glass in case of emergency’ candidate Djokovic labels Australia travel saga ‘unfortunate’ Top WHO official says Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to pandemic The America COMPETES Act will help businesses and workers make it in America The Biden team is making gains, and it’s only the ‘second quarter’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems juggling priorities amid new challenge Neon signs are back in style. This time, as home decor Pierluisi: Puerto Rico no longer facing ‘any significant fiscal challenges’ House Democrats warn delay will sink agenda Democrats hit limits with Luján’s absence FDA nominee meets unexpected hurdles Manchin facing pushback over Interior nominee second hearing Economists brace for poor jobs report Business interests take aim at China competitiveness bill Pennsylvania’s high-profile race for Senate begins to take shape How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact Americans economically Fitbit just sliced its prices on two of its most popular devices Justice Department unveils initiatives targeting gun crime, ghost guns