The Hill Articles: July 8, 2022

Trump lauds Nevada candidates Laxalt, Lombardo in Las Vegas WATCH Live: Trump stumps in Nevada for Laxalt, Lombardo Court blocks Texas from investigating two families of transgender youth ‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico dies at 79 Lofgren says Cipollone ‘did not contradict the testimony of other witnesses’ in meeting with Jan. 6 panel Twitter board vows legal action after Musk drops bid On The Money — Why the Fed has little incentive to halt rate hikes  Pennsylvania’s GOP-led Senate advances constitutional amendment on abortion Health Care — Biden signs executive order on abortion access Defense & National Security — CBP to discipline Border Patrol agents Biden calls Paul Whelan’s sister after criticism Energy & Environment — Watchdog dings Trump EPA for how it changed rule  By blocking AIR Commission, Congress ensures veterans get the best care Biden administration sends $400 million in security aid to Ukraine Economy gives Federal Reserve little reason to halt rate hikes Equilibrium/Sustainability — Nail in coffin for rural EV range anxiety Hillicon Valley — Dems probe collection of reproductive data Climate communication has moved us from denial to deliberation — now we must act Two Latino advocacy giants announce major civic engagement initiative Musk terminates agreement to buy Twitter Shinzo Abe’s legacy worthy of the highest honor Abrams raises $22 million in two months, far outpacing Kemp The debt ceiling strategy is no excuse to go nuclear on the filibuster What President Biden’s executive order on abortion does not address House Democrats tee up votes on abortion rights bills Groups of 150 fin whales spotted in Antarctic, suggesting recovery after whaling Most Texas, Florida voters say transgender youth should have access to gender-affirming care Energy Department announces $40M to boost electricity, weatherization in low-income communities Tennessee governor presses Pentagon on National Guard vaccine exemptions Texas rep ‘working on’ bill to expand state’s abortion law nationwide Oath Keepers leader pushes to testify publicly before Jan. 6 panel Israeli and Palestinian leaders hold first phone call in five years How space tourism could erase gains made in the fight against climate change Medical provider wellness incentives save lives and strengthen profits US must strengthen its defense industrial base America and the Saudis: What Biden might learn from FDR Fetterman to bombard Oz over residency on airwaves, with airplane banner Four Border Patrol agents to face discipline over horseback controversy Johnson pulled radio ad after Highland Park shooting: report Declaring independence from foreign drug supply chains Atlanta newspaper subpoenaed in probe of Trump’s election meddling Mexico’s president says don’t vote for Abbott over ‘immoral’ immigration policy National Park Service awards HBCU’s $9.7 million to preserve historic sites Biden orders White House flags to half-staff to honor Abe The wrong NATO signals to Russia could mean more war for Europe A Wisconsin school district policy preventing staff from outing trans students will stay in effect for now, court rules Biden unveils executive order to protect abortion access West Virginia vs. EPA: A political tragedy disguised as a legal farce Biden: Supreme Court Roe decision ‘an exercise in raw political power’ South Asian countries are tying their fortunes to China’s infrastructure schemes — and failing More US children becoming obese at younger ages Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale admits to acting ‘like an idiot’ during caught-on-camera outburst No more declarations — we need real action on road safety ‘Peekaboo prosecution’ turns 20 Why Shinzo Abe was such a towering figure in Japan DoorDash expands political footprint with new PAC Viewing artwork online can improve your mood Why there’s still a rational case for climate optimism Arizona to outlaw recording police within 8 feet Is our democracy on the verge of committing suicide? Watchdog knocks Trump EPA over transparency in changes to rule on toxic chemicals use Department of Energy grants $14 million to track extreme weather and climate change Watch live: President Biden addresses access to abortion Biden hails strong June jobs report, takes jab at Trump Florida Democrats call on Biden to expand protections for Venezuelans Rising: July 8, 2022 Watch live: White House press briefing When Ukraine needed help, Boris Johnson was there Tim Ryan announces $9.1 million haul in Ohio Senate race Trump praises ‘great man and leader’ Abe after assassination Abbott authorizes troopers, Guard members to arrest and return migrants Obama ‘shocked and saddened’ by Abe assassination Wisconsin Supreme Court disallows absentee ballot drop boxes We can do more than we think without a Fed digital dollar Here are the best cities for singles in the US Biden ‘stunned’ and ‘outraged’ by Abe assassination Wildfire nears famed giant sequoia grove in Yosemite Kentucky governor urges Biden to rescind controversial court pick Boris Johnson’s sad end to a surprising and complicated political career Seattle ranked number one city for ‘digital nomads’: report House Oversight opens probe into handling of reproductive health data US adds 372,000 jobs in June as market stays strong Rebuilding Ukraine for a changing climate Morton’s condemns abortion rights protesters for disrupting Kavanaugh’s freedom to ‘eat dinner’ Lavrov accuses West of ‘blatant Russophobia’ as he is shunned at G-20 meeting Monkeypox cases climb in the US, especially in these states Here are the 10 states losing the most jobs since the pandemic Pentagon looks to recoup money from Flynn for unsanctioned foreign payments: report The Hill’s Morning Report — UK’s Johnson out, other world leaders down Biden to announce executive action to protect abortion access Why we all need education in economics and international trade The Memo: How the Brittney Griner case is sparking calls for Biden to do more Senate Democrats face new pressure to pass assault weapons ban Gavin Newsom punches GOP to Democratic applause Flight cancellations loom large over summer travel season What to expect at Trump’s rallies in Nevada and Alaska Five questions Trump’s ex-lawyer Cipollone could answer for the Jan. 6 committee