The Hill Articles: July 27, 2022

Pelosi’s husband sells off up to $5 million worth of chipmaker stock ahead of semiconductor bill vote Whip-lash: House GOP moves to oppose CHIPS-Plus bill in rebuke to Manchin deal GOP senators block bill expanding care for veterans exposed to toxins Yang’s Forward party merges with groups led by former GOP officials McConnell warns Democratic tax deal will ‘kill many thousands of American jobs’ Schumer, Manchin agree on billions of dollars for electric vehicles, solar panels and other clean-energy priorities US, Ukraine sign pact to expand cooperation in cyberspace Cassidy Hutchinson, Jan. 6 panel star witness, now cooperating with DOJ probe Man accused of assaulting Sicknick on Jan. 6 pleading guilty: court filing Fetterman trolls Oz with another New Jersey celebrity Energy & Environment — Manchin agrees to climate provisions in reconciliation With Frontier deal dead, Spirit ponders sale to JetBlue On The Money — Fed ramps up rates with recession fears rising Nuclear innovation is key to America’s economic future House passes bill to expand COVID-era telehealth services House passes cyber bill aimed to protect energy sectors Judge blocks North Dakota’s trigger abortion ban Climate activists optimistic about Manchin-Schumer deal US needs a national action plan to stem the tide of plastic pollution Meta revenue drops to $28.8 billion in second quarter Hillicon Valley — Feds fight Meta’s foray into VR Black voter support plummets for Supreme Court: poll Biden throws support behind Manchin-Schumer agreement Semiconductor bill marks a White House win, but impacts remain to be seen Five ways the Fed interest rate hike will impact Americans’ wallets Health Care — Biden hails vaccines after COVID battle Defense & National Security — Former Pentagon chief disputes Jan. 6 claims Equilibrium/Sustainability — Community gardens could help curb flooding Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder NotedDC — Why Democrats are backing election deniers Gun executives refuse to apologize for mass shootings in House hearing Capitol Police increase security at Congressional Baseball Game ahead of planned protest Manchin, Schumer announce slimmed-down deal on climate, taxes, health Two thirds of Gen Z men OK with trying male oral birth control pill  Kids in foster care are not ‘unwanted’ — leave them out of abortion debate Judge tosses RT’s appeal to overturn a European Union ban Top EU politician says phone likely hacked with Israeli spyware Freedom Caucus demands rule changes for House and GOP conference Pence backs Kleefisch in Wisconsin governor’s primary, pitting himself against Trump DOJ says it’s obtained new search warrant for Eastman’s phone Manchin says he has reached a deal with Schumer on taxes, climate Pentagon allows wounded Ukrainian soldiers to be treated at U.S. military facility DOJ has multiple possible paths to Trump indictment: Here’s what it could look like Democrats, gun manufacturers battle over violence, white supremacy at heated hearing What was the largest Mega Millions jackpot in history? Justice Thomas no longer teaching courses at George Washington following Roe backlash What we know about Liz Cheney’s primary Fed Chair Powell: ‘I do not think the US is currently in a recession’ To supply Ukraine’s air power, we must first consider its capabilities Lawmakers form caucus focused on disaster preparedness, recovery Tony Dow, of ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ passes away at 77 after premature reports of his death, son confirms Blinken: War in Ukraine has ‘weakened Russia profoundly’ Newsmax inks multiyear deal with Verizon Ted Cruz says Texas should repeal nonfunctioning law criminalizing gay sex CDC must act to prevent monkeypox explosion in prisons Murdoch told Jared Kushner ‘there is nothing I can do’ on Fox News Arizona call: book Trump threatens CNN with lawsuit over ‘defamatory’ reporting House Republicans reveal election legislation likely to be a priority in a GOP majority ‘Fossil-flation’ fuels the climate crisis and costs Americans money: Electrification is the answer Why lottery winnings don’t always lead to happiness Blinken to discuss proposal to free Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner with Russian counterpart WHO director-general says men who have sex with men should reduce number of sexual partners amid monkeypox outbreak ‘The View’ issues on-air apology for comments about Turning Point USA FTC sues Meta to block acquisition of VR company Hawley says House panel ‘trolling’ him, he has no regrets about Jan. 6 Fed hikes interest rates another 75 basis points as recession warnings flash It’s the (pandemic) economy Cruz backs challenger to Trump-endorsed candidate in Wisconsin gubernatorial race FDA clears additional monkeypox vaccines from Denmark plant David Joyce elected new chair of Republican Governance Group Massachusetts legislature sends measure codifying right to abortion, gender-affirming health care to governor’s desk Democrats punt votes on assault weapons, police Mellman: Where were the heroes on the infamous Dec. 18? Monkeypox: Have we learned nothing from AIDS or COVID? Unruly passenger forces flight diversion to Salt Lake City Senate passes chips and science bill aimed at better competing with China Rental assistance programs could help patients with diabetes Judge: Bannon can argue to throw out contempt charges after conviction Energy Department gives major loan to facility for processing electric vehicle materials Why are so many violent criminals walking free? Watch live: White House press briefing Nearly a million Californians could face long-term health issues due to unsafe drinking water, audit says Cheney highlights GOP primary opponents’ stances on 2020 election in new ad Human smugglers often target migrants with misinformation on social media: watchdog Former DOJ official labels Trump allies ‘malevolent nincompoops’ over fake elector scheme The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by McDonald’s — US economy teeters with new interest rate hike Watch live: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell press conference New national gun law doesn’t come close to addressing the danger Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apologizes for ‘offensive’ reference to little people Malaria vaccine in clinical trials could reduce deaths by 75 percent Biden does COVID victory lap; praises vaccines in comparing his case to Trump’s Watch live: Blinken delivers remarks to the press Tariffs on China are no panacea Bills to boost kids’ online safety advance in Senate with bipartisan support Pelosi inviting members of Congress for Taiwan trip Alex Lasry drops Wisconsin Senate bid, boosting Mandela Barnes Hulu reverses policy on political ads after blowback Family of slain Palestinian journalist calls for US investigation into killing Whitmer’s race moves from ‘toss-up’ to ‘lean Democrat’ Conflicting abortion laws are making women’s reproductive care a quagmire Here are the biggest lottery jackpots of all time Rising: July 27, 2022 Watch live: President Biden delivers remarks following negative COVID-19 test Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill Former Pentagon chief: Trump gave no order to prepare troops before Jan. 6 The Jan. 6 committee hasn’t found a ‘smoking gun.’ Here’s why it matters. 49 percent in Virginia poll approve of Youngkin’s performance New York City urges WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid ‘stigmatizing effects’ Biden administration announces initiatives to boost solar energy use Invasive ‘murder hornet’ is getting a rebrand. Here’s why. Why isn’t the Biden administration trying to combat spyware abuse? White House appoints new liaison to the Jewish community Biden to stop isolating after testing negative twice for COVID-19 Growing up closer to nature improves children’s lung health Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion for third time ever House panel says gunmakers earned more than $1B from sales of assault weapons Watch Live: House panel to hold hearing on role of firearm industry in gun violence As governments shoot for the stars, partnerships fuel their rise Biden approval rating drops to 41 percent in Massachusetts: poll Here’s why kids should participate in sports Seth Meyers hits pause on ‘Late Night’ after positive COVID case Ending Title 42 won’t cause immigration mayhem — It will restore order It’s not enough to be pro-choice now — you must be anti-pro-life A comprehensive plan to restore confidence in American elections Polling shows tight races for governor, Senate in Georgia 6 in 10 in new poll support law clarifying vice president can’t reject state-certified electoral votes Parkland shooter’s death penalty trial poses severe test for opponents of capital punishment The Supreme Court’s selective history 3 in 4 Democrats don’t want Biden as 2024 nominee: poll Environmental justice for Standing Rock, environmental justice for all The new shock of Russia’s war in Ukraine: Genocide fatigue The Hill’s Morning Report — A murky economic outlook Budowsky: Citizen Bloomberg can save the Earth, defend democracy Lobbying world Warren returns to campaign spotlight Democrats warn Fed’s rate hikes may trigger recession Jan. 6 panel’s Trump evidence raises pressure on DOJ Big cat bill propelled by ‘Tiger King’ has shot at becoming law An alliance between Republicans, Hungary threatens big taxes for US tech companies Chips bill nears finish line without aggressive China trade restrictions ‘No good answer’: Fed set for big rate hike despite recession fears Trump looks to install loyalists across state legislatures