The Hill Articles: June 15, 2022

Senior Islamic State leader captured in U.S. military raid in Syria Suspect admits to murder of missing journalist, indigenous advocate in Brazil Fourteen markets ban screenings of Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ over same-sex relationship DeSantis on Musk tweet: ‘I welcome support from African Americans’ Brooklyn venue cancels sold-out concert featuring attempted Reagan assassin Sarah Palin moves on in Alaska congressional election Home equity in US hits record $27.8 trillion Biden huddles with Pelosi and Schumer on inflation NFL commissioner to testify at Commanders workplace misconduct hearing Confederate flag-toting man, son convicted in Capitol riot Ginni Thomas emailed with John Eastman: report Ocasio-Cortez accuses Democratic NYC council speaker of ‘movie-villain type of decision-making’ Who is Michael Luttig, who testifies Thursday before the Jan. 6 panel? Defense & National Security — A ‘pivotal moment’ in Ukraine On The Money — Why the Fed went off script and hiked rates faster Hillicon Valley — Musk floats super PAC Former Pence aide explains why he alerted Secret Service ahead of Jan. 6 Not at this age: How old is too old to run for Congress and the White House? US Merchant Marine Academy students sue over alleged sexual misconduct Biden administration proposes aircraft standard as climate ‘step,’ though it won’t cut emissions Health Care — Vaccines for kids clears key hurdle Equilibrium/Sustainability — Scientists rush to save ancient Colorado River fish Man arrested near Kavanaugh’s house indicted for attempted murder Energy & Environment — Biden pushes oil CEOs on gas prices Republicans want to ‘reform’ Social Security behind closed doors — beware! House Democrats double down on claims of reconnaissance tours following Loudermilk video release US prison workers produce $11B worth of goods and services for ‘little to no pay at all’ NotedDC — Criminal referral questions loom over Jan. 6 panel Illinois Democrat Sean Casten says daughter’s passing was ‘peaceful’ Canadian ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ actor who killed mom allegedly intended to also kill Trudeau White House scrambles to solve gas price surge SEC should strengthen required climate risk disclosures Florida only state yet to pre-order COVID vaccines for kids under 5 Who is Jim Marchant, GOP candidate for Nevada secretary of state? We will soon find out if FERC is serious about climate and environmental justice Bill Gates says NFTs and cryptocurrency based on ‘greater fool theory’ Jan. 6 panel to focus on Trump pressure campaign on Pence Biden bashes Florida, Texas bills targeting LGBT youth House considers over $1T in government funding for 2023 GOP lawmaker: ‘I was excited’ to meet Saudi crown prince Megan Thee Stallion on her alleged shooter: ‘I want him to go under the jail’ Who is Greg Jacob, Pence’s lawyer who testifies Thursday before Jan. 6 panel Proposed ESG reporting rule in GOP crosshairs CNN readies for town hall at turbulent time The US can do better to combat illegal fishing with commercial space innovation Children at particular risk of climate change, air pollution effects: analysis LGBTQ+ equality groups celebrate Biden executive order, but say there’s more work to be done How art helps these disabled creators find themselves Powell: Fed sped up rate hikes after alarming May inflation surge Austin warns of ‘pivotal moment’ in Ukraine war, urges allies to help Unblocking the Black Sea for Ukrainian grain Where the 10 House Republicans who impeached Trump stand Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles for rollaway concerns Environmental groups sue Biden administration over western drilling permits Millions of Americans under extreme heat warnings Here’s what’s behind the tampon shortage American Medical Association declares abortion bans ‘violation of human rights’ Fox News analyst: Jan. 6 panel could be doing GOP ‘a great service’ by damaging Trump FDA advisers recommend authorizing Pfizer, Moderna’s COVID shots in kids 5 and under What does America want? The Taliban would like to know Fauci tests positive for COVID-19 Nebraska governor tests positive for COVID-19 Congress must seize the opportunity for a modern VA by supporting the AIR Commission Cornyn warns gun safety framework may have to be slimmed down Trump congratulates Nancy Mace on primary win after backing her opponent North Carolina charter school cannot force girls to wear skirts, appeals court rules George Washington University scraps ‘Colonials’ moniker after student pressure Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points for first time since 1994 Heat wave bakes one-third of Americans, highlighting urgency of climate legislation Watch live: Biden delivers remarks in celebration of Pride month Florida synagogue files suit over 15-week abortion ban, citing violation of religious freedom Most journalists worried about future of US press freedom: study  Asian American city councilman who had concrete block dropped on his head calls for end to hate crimes US teachers experience job stress at twice the rate of general workforce: survey Court document details Trump supporters’ plan to occupy congressional buildings, Supreme Court on Jan. 6 Watch live: Jerome Powell holds press conference after Federal Reserve meeting Big Oil windfall tax proponents ‘encouraged’ by Biden letter Hogan to headline fundraiser for Murkowski in DC Almost half in new poll sees likelihood US will ‘cease to be a democracy in the future’ Biden to send another $1 billion weapons package to Ukraine A month out, the spin begins on expectations of Biden’s Saudi Arabia trip Watch live: White House press briefing The Hill’s 12:30 Report — New pre-Jan. 6 footage released A look at state efforts to combat climate change in 2022, so far Commanders owner Dan Snyder declines to testify at Oversight hearing COVID-19 hits a US plateau: Why aren’t cases going up or down?  House Armed Services Democrats to propose $802 billion defense policy bill White House counsel Dana Remus to leave role next month Biden signs new LGBT executive order amid a raft of bills targeting trans youth Antitrust populism would shift US from free market to managed economy Supreme Court dismisses GOP effort to defend Trump immigration rule in court The US Army has launched its first floating solar array What would a Chinese strategy of restraint look like? Democrats target location data sales Celebrity chef Andrés says Russian missile blew up food train in Ukraine Buffalo shooter charged with federal hate crimes Four Senate Democrats push Klobuchar to revise antitrust bill over hate speech concerns The importance of local government in making carbon removal a public service Suicide rates slow in states that expanded Medicaid: study Top Democrats back more gender-neutral bathrooms on Capitol Hill Phoenix Suns employee resigns, alleging retaliation after raising workplace culture concerns Musk predicts ‘massive red wave‘, teases creation of ‘Super Moderate Super PAC’ Umpire at Angels-Dodgers game injured after shattered bat hits him in the face Navy’s Red Hill debacle is both a warning and an opportunity Dolly Parton donating $1M toward pediatric infectious disease research Jan. 6 panel releases Loudermilk tour footage Herschel Walker’s campaign acknowledges second son after report Obama on DACA anniversary: Let’s treat Dreamers like the Americans they are Fetterman leads Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race; governor’s race tight: poll Two-thirds of older Americans see health care costs as a financial burden: survey Lessons from a rare case of shingles and a pop icon Four tips for getting better sleep Rising: June 15, 2022 New NY Times editor: Reporters should ‘step back’ from reliance on Twitter to ‘vet grievances’ Flagging Free Speech: A coach runs afoul of the NFL with a different view of Jan. 6 Three-quarters in new survey say US headed in the wrong direction Omar presses Education secretary for details on student loan forgiveness Biden approval rating drops for third straight week in Reuters-Ipsos EPA lowers safety level for ‘forever chemicals,’ weighs regulating them in groups Crowley, DesJarlais find common ground: Their sons’ Naval Academy graduation Will Biden reset the bipartisan partnership between Washington and Jerusalem? Bannon rips Barr over Jan. 6 testimony Virginia Democrat introduces bill to impose 1,000 percent tax on assault-style weapons Biden presses oil companies to boost gasoline supply Smuggled smokes: More potential profit for organized crime 9 in 10 support background checks for all gun sales: poll Epic fail: Media apathy on attempted Kavanaugh murder shameful Abortions in the US increased in 2020, reversing a more than 30-year decline Maxine Waters tests positive for coronavirus after Summit of the Americas Pavlich: Merrick Garland’s dereliction of duty More Americans than ever rating moral values as poor: Gallup Senate gun bill includes solid mental health policies — but must focus on serious illness Mellman: Will 2022 tell us about 2024? Lombardo wins Nevada GOP gubernatorial primary Top White House officials to meet Dreamers for DACA anniversary In a digital world, ‘Industry 4.0’ meets ‘Law 4.0’ The Hill’s Morning Report — McConnell boosts guns bill; Trump takes down impeachment foe Budowsky: Biden, Zelensky, Pope Francis versus inflation, world hunger Lobbying world Dems eye marijuana bill as vehicle for justice measures Fed set for largest rate hike in decades New shipping legislation targets supply chain bottleneck Republicans go scorched-earth in Arizona Senate primary Biden stays out of gun talks as Senate nears finish line How the testimony of Trump aides differs from their public statements White House moves forward with controversial Saudi meeting Democrats pressure Jan. 6 panel to pursue criminal referrals of Trump Progressives looking to change the narrative Five takeaways from races in Nevada, South Carolina and Texas Titus fends off progressive challenger in Nevada House primary Laxalt wins Nevada GOP Senate primary