The Hill Articles: July 13, 2022

Jan. 6 witness whom Trump allegedly dialed was White House support staffer: reports Baltimore cop charged in alleged drug, gun trafficking with motorcycle club House approves measure to monitor white supremacy in military, law enforcement This is the only Democrat who voted against the active shooter alert bill Why Biden’s handshakes are making headlines on his Middle East trip House passes bill expanding care for vets exposed to toxins Blinken calls on Russia to halt unlawful ‘filtration’ of Ukrainians into Russia House approves amendment to create system for reporting UFOs Defense & National Security — Biden faces limits at home as he starts foreign trip University of Michigan hires first Asian American president after surprise firing House passes active shooter alert system following failed vote last month On The Money — Biden and the Fed struggle to tame inflation Hillicon Valley — US, Israel team up on tech Democrats push reconciliation as tool to fight inflation Child Tax Credit: Proposal calls for new monthly payments but report cites ‘weaknesses’ in plan Energy & Environment — Dems push for climate deal, but Manchin skeptical Spectrum auction authority must be extended Trump, DeSantis both would beat Biden in Nevada: poll Cortez Masto, Sisolak lead GOP rivals in Nevada: poll WSJ editorial board adds editor’s note over abortion story it called ‘fanciful’ Senate confirms Michael Barr as top Fed bank watchdog The government has tried to stop inflation. Why isn’t it working? What can be done when the Supreme Court turns political? Equilibrium/Sustainability — Banning lobster equipment to save whales Angus King tangles with gas lobbyist over Big Oil profits amid record prices Health Care — HHS: Don’t refuse contraception, abortion meds NotedDC — Democrats face economic messaging crisis National Fry Day: See the most sought after fries by state, according to Google Co-parenting with the government? Romney: Allegation that Trump dialed Jan. 6 witness is ‘very serious’ Top progressives push colleagues to expand Social Security benefits Top GOP senator slams HHS for ‘disturbing’ response to monkeypox FDA authorizes Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine Haaland defends Interior policies, cites unused leases US Open Beer Championship names best breweries, funniest beer names of 2022 India’s economy can’t compete with China’s — and that should concern US policymakers Newsom calls out DeSantis spokesperson who suggests critics of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill are ‘groomers’ First statue of Black American unveiled in National Statuary Hall Bank of America economists expecting mild recession this year What do the images from NASA’s Webb telescope tell us? Ads are coming to a Netflix subscription plan: Here’s what we know Graham seeks to quash grand jury subpoena in Trump Georgia probe Our children are in crisis; thus, our village is in crisis Lawyer: House panel has ‘no legitimate need’ to subpoena Commanders owner The domino effect of overturning Roe goes well beyond abortion US draws China’s ire with latest Navy transit through South China Sea Most in new poll say US government needs major reforms, complete overhaul Study uncovers search engine gender bias and its potential real-world implications Jordan Peterson speaks to House Republicans on positive messaging Newsom says ‘education is under assault’ over banning books, suppressing speech Common migraine prescription could treat obesity: study Lawmakers, experts squabble over what’s driving up US housing costs As UK conservatives dump Johnson, most in GOP still embrace Trump’s far graver threat Fully renovated Tops supermarket in Buffalo to reopen after moment of prayer for mass shooting victims Man charged in rape of 10-year-old girl who was denied abortion: report Biden says he wouldn’t be disappointed to run against Trump again Bolton goes on Newsmax to defend ‘coup’ comments With abortion access limited, protecting Title X is critical Uvalde mayor: Release of surveillance video among ‘most chicken things’ he’s seen Biden dismisses Democrats critical of Israel, saying they’re ‘wrong’ Texans hit with second power conservation request this week as temperatures hit triple digits Greg Norman knocks ‘firestorm’ over Saudi-backed golf tour 3 arrested after hate symbols left at New York synagogue, Black church HHS: Pharmacists can’t deny patients legally prescribed abortion drugs Opioids and the Supreme Court’s understated opinions CNBC host presses Jeffries on gas prices: ‘You don’t take any responsibility?’ Toomey says investments in private equity and crypto could lead to security in retirement House Republican campaign arm raises $34 million in second quarter House to vote on constraining US arms sales to Saudis on eve of Biden trip WHO: Don’t act like the pandemic is ending Manchin pumps brakes: Bill ‘needs to be scrubbed much better’ ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ author on reversal of Roe v. Wade: ‘I told you so’ Support for Biden reelection bid at record low: poll Boris Johnson’s real scandal: Brexit Congressional staffers raise alarms about racial pay disparity analysis House Democrats advance bills to bolster abortion access Ronny Jackson says Obama criticized his 2020 comments about Biden’s mental health Bennet introduces community policing act amid growing concerns about crime How much it costs to have a baby in the US Biden visits Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden downplays high inflation numbers Biden’s tax pledge could spark a compromise on Social Security reform Amazon admits to giving Ring videos to police without permission Massachusetts bills to decriminalize all drugs move to study phase Secret Service member sent back to US after altercation in Israel New York mayor defends nuclear attack survival PSA: ‘These are just smart things to do’ Democrats push for climate deal as time runs short GLAAD: Social media platforms are failing to keep LGBTQ+ users safe More than 40 countries support Ukraine’s efforts to hold Russia accountable for violating international law Commerce, Defense secretaries warn of consequences without action on semiconductor bill The Supreme Court: Principled originalism or partisan politics? Former Oath Keeper: ‘We came very, very close to having a civil war kick off on Jan. 6’ Five takeaways from the stunning inflation numbers Federal food assistance program may help prevent child abuse: study Texas lawmaker: Uvalde video ‘doesn’t really show the entire picture’ WMD in Ukraine: a planetary near-death experience Officer says he accepted apology from Jan. 6 witness who stormed Capitol Preview: Biden’s trip to the Middle East Biden betrays Khashoggi, campaign promises in quest for Saudi oil Manchin: Inflation ‘now poses a clear and present danger to our economy’ Monkeypox vaccine appointment website crashes in New York City US announces new tech partnership with Israel to study AI, address climate change How genetic testing could help people find the right antidepressant Voters split on control of Congress: poll Newspaper editor defends decision to publish Uvalde shooting video US hospitals are safer for patients than a decade ago, but more work remains: study Biden calls inflation report ‘unacceptably high’ but ‘out-of-date’ Rising: July 13, 2022 Warnock rakes in more than $17.2 million in Q2 fundraising, outpacing Walker’s haul Rampant inflation is a chance to retake power from the Fed Most young women say state abortion laws would influence where they live: poll State lawmakers testify before House panel on impact of Roe v. Wade reversal House Democratic campaign arm raises $40.7 million in second quarter Biden to continue two-state discussion in Middle East, says it’s ‘not in the near term’ Americans deserve to know what is in their dietary supplements Federal employees less satisfied under Biden: report Ocasio-Cortez: Supreme Court has ‘gone rogue’ Education secretary, first lady to announce American Rescue Plan education grants New doc to show that ‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Inflation rate hit 9.1 percent annually in June Biden approval rating up 3 points from record low: poll More women voicing disapproval of Supreme Court abortion ruling: poll White House: Biden to ‘minimize contact’ on Middle East trip due to COVID variants Watch live: Biden delivers remarks upon arrival in Tel Aviv If you test positive on an at-home COVID test, do you need to report it? So much for states’ rights: Republicans target out-of-state abortions ​​Democrats hold 4-point advantage on generic congressional ballot: survey Pavlich: Americans not where Dems want them to be on abortion Trump fires back after Musk says it’s time for him to ‘sail into the sunset’ Budowsky: The US Supreme Court is on trial Increase support for Ukraine, or NATO may have to fight US agency to study protecting more habitat for rare North Pacific right whales The Hill’s Morning Report — Jan. 6 panel piles evidence against Trump Why sharks aren’t out to get you Lobbying world Why the Fed is taking a hammer to the housing market McConnell ultimatum endangers China competition bill Seven governor races to follow in midterms Democrats put IRS in spotlight after audits MSNBC’s Katy Tur in new memoir talks family, media and Trump New proposed rule could transform student loan interest BA.5 variant’s spread sparks concerns about contagiousness, hospitalizations House GOP embraces attack on trans athletes in women’s sports Senate Dems divided over expanding Supreme Court The Memo: Jan. 6 panel is hurting Trump but not helping Biden or Democrats Democratic activists increasingly at odds with Biden