The Hill Articles: June 20, 2022

Pence says Democrats using Jan 6. to ‘distract attention’ Jordan asks Capitol Police for information on Colbert team’s presence North Carolina blaze swells to 800 acres Taliban releases 5 British citizens caught in crackdown after US withdrawal Here’s the best time to see 5 planets align in a rare parade this week Our shared climate responsibility Hillicon Valley — Ukraine war spotlights cyber operations Health Care — Florida COVID fight ramps up Crack appears in Jan. 6 committee wall Defense & National Security — Russian cyberwar campaign not ending soon Equilibrium/Sustainability — Scientists create plant-based wrap to replace plastic Gas rebate cards for Americans? Biden administration ‘considering’ the move Russian official says two captured US military veterans should be ‘held responsible’ for the crimes they committed Energy & Environment — Biden mulls backing gas tax holiday On The Money — Biden keeps up battle against inflation Summer is turning into the deadliest season Trump ratchets up attacks amid questions about his presidential viability Alaska most patriotic state in the country, study says Trump’s pressure on state GOP to take center stage Megan Rapinoe calls bans on transgender sports participation ‘disgusting’ Here’s what’s in the International Swimming Federation’s new ‘gender inclusion’ policy Warnock: Not passing gun legislation would lead to ‘moment of moral failure’ Texas GOP’s proposed platform signals party’s rightward shift In Georgia, fears of Russia aggression amplified by Ukraine war NYC Mayor Adams wants to end gun violence — will the Supreme Court prevent him? Two former Missouri frat brothers charged in hazing incident Biden praises newly unionized Apple workers The world is facing its day of inflationary reckoning Virginia lawmakers table Youngkin’s proposed gas tax suspension Pence bemoans Biden’s economic agenda in calling for ‘change in direction’ Ben Stiller visits Zelensky as UN goodwill ambassador Black patients more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer, regardless of income, education level GOP primary candidates face off in race to take on Spanberger in Virginia Killer Mike says rap lyrics shouldn’t be used as criminal evidence amid case against Young Thug, Gunna History will not judge the Powell Fed kindly Lawmakers on Juneteenth push for change to 13th Amendment Massive heat dome to bring extra-hot weather to nearly every state Melting Arctic ice could reroute international shipping sector: study Biden’s dangerous equivocation on Ukraine Kinzinger shares threat to family Harris makes surprise visit to African American history museum to mark Juneteenth What is the boyfriend loophole in gun legislation talks? Tribes to co-administer national monument for first time Women and sports: 50 years after Title IX, is the playing field level? Bureaucrats don’t belong In the doctor’s office — that’s why prior authorization has to go Grenell to speak in Iowa amid Trump VP speculation Facebook removes Greitens ‘RINO hunting’ video The challenge of prosecuting Trump American Airlines ending service to three cities due to pilot shortage Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections Commanders owner Dan Snyder cites business conflict in turning down offer to testify on workplace misconduct claims Biden expects decision on federal gas tax holiday by end of week Transition to locally sourced food can reduce high transport emissions The primaries show momentum is with Republicans China tests land-based missile interceptor Biden says Ukraine visit unlikely during Europe trip Biden, after talking with Larry Summers, says recession not inevitable Biden’s proposed windfall profits tax will make America less energy secure Democrats’ latest DREAM Act should be called ‘False Hope Act’ Greitens urges supporters to order their ‘RINO Hunting Permit’ in gun-heavy video Out-innovating the next COVID-19 variant … and the next pandemic First probable monkeypox cases reported in Missouri, Indiana Rwandan interference in the Congo is a wakeup call for US Pence’s brother recovering from heart procedure Are supply chain woes being exaggerated? White House COVID adviser touts Moderna, Pfizer shots as ‘good choices’ for parents of kids under 5 Trump says he hasn’t endorsed McCarthy for Speaker Texas GOP rebukes Cornyn, rejects gun legislation framework Might Trump’s base eventually realize their emperor has no clothes? Rising: June 20, 2022 Watergate prosecutor: Georgia case could ‘send Donald Trump to prison’ This Juneteenth, Black Americans need true reform — not symbolism More Americans saying they use smartphones ‘too much’: Gallup Trump says he hasn’t asked DeSantis if he’s running in ’24: ‘I think I would win’ Texas GOP approves measure declaring Biden ‘was not legitimately elected’ The Ukraine war hits a critical juncture Congress must act fast to pass bill on deficits and inflation Economists see 44 percent chance of recession in next year: WSJ survey Russia’s air force has ‘underperformed’ in Ukraine invasion: UK military intelligence The least worst option in Ukraine Feehery: Is history repeating itself — yet again? Zelensky expects Russia to intensify fighting ahead of EU membership decision Rein in the governors: How to prevent emergency powers abuse after COVID The Hill’s Morning Report — Will Biden embrace gas tax holiday? Juan Williams: Chaos beckons if the MAGA GOP wins The seven Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 What the Russia-Ukraine war means for the future of cyber warfare The big flaw in Biden’s plan to fight inflation As Jan. 6 chair, Thompson builds on a lifetime of defending the vote This week: More Jan. 6 hearings, Senate awaiting gun-safety text