The Hill Articles: June 8, 2022

Here are the House Republicans who broke with the party on guns Raffensperger may testify in Jan. 6 public hearings: reports Wicker demands details of Nassar abuse probe after gymnasts sue FBI Oz wins Pa. Senate primary ahead of showdown with Fetterman Defense & National Security – Lawmaker pressure puts missile defense in spotlight Energy & Environment — Biden administration announces new oceans moves Abbott, FDA warned of problems at plant months earlier than previously known: report House passes sweeping gun package in largely party-line vote Schiff says Jan. 6 hearing will show ‘multipronged effort to overturn a presidential election’ Judge whose son was killed says more must be done to protect judges after Kavanaugh threat Hillicon Valley – Lawmakers urge June vote on antitrust bill On The Money – Biden eyes China tariffs amid inflation fight Watch live: Harris delivers brief remarks at the Summit of the Americas Health Care – White House shifts COVID funds NotedDC — Jan. 6 panel promises new evidence Twitter will give Musk user data amid takeover impasse: report At least 4 dead after Marine Corps aircraft crashes in California Families of trans kids sue to block Texas state investigations against them Watch live: Biden participates in Summit of the Americas inaugural ceremonies Brookings places retired general on leave amid FBI probe GOP pushes for SCOTUS security bill after arrest near Kavanaugh’s house Judge’s murder, Kavanaugh attempt, threatens all our safety Negotiators craft parameters of Senate gun-violence package  Biden speaks with Venezuelan opposition leader ahead of Summit of the Americas Pentagon names Biden’s US Strategic Command nominee Texas governor moves to ensure access to mental health services for Uvalde children after school shooting DOE makes major loan to hydrogen energy project Equilibrium/Sustainability — Mayflower makes autonomous transatlantic journey How the US can secure a resilient electric vehicle battery supply chain National Weather Service warns of extreme heat wave in southwest this weekend Savannah Guthrie discloses husband worked with Johnny Depp’s legal team Progressives see signs of hope fade after disappointing night Climate-risk disclosure, let me count the ways Uvalde fourth grader details harrowing account of shooting to House committee Dispatching mental health specialists instead of police lowered crime: study Here are some of the states with the strictest and weakest gun laws Biden trip to Middle East expected in July No. 2 House Republican on guns: We didn’t ban planes after 9/11 Fugitive wanted for murder of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson last seen at Newark Airport Remote, hybrid workers say their performance has improved since 2020 Will Biden let tariffs break the internet? Pediatric guidelines ‘frequently’ use race in ways that perpetuate health care inequalities: study COVID-19 patients at heightened risk of mental health diagnosis following infection, study finds Half of Republicans now support tougher gun laws: poll GOP rips Yellen after botched predictions on inflation Biden’s push to undermine IP rights harms the US and helps Communist China Supreme Court shields Border Patrol agents from excessive force suits Lawmakers focus on prevention, cures to curb US health insurance costs These four Democrats voted against parts of the gun package Beijing-backed hackers breach ‘major telecommunications companies,’ authorities warn Trump, two adult children scheduled to testify July 15 in New York AG investigation Biden approval rating at all-time low in new poll Environmental and climate justice: Moment of truth for FERC Dwyane Wade blasts bills barring transgender athletes from women’s sports Democrats find that oil and gas industry is ‘failing’ to address methane leaks Bipartisan antitrust bill sponsors push for floor vote this month Congress needs to support solar manufacturing capability House Democrats pass resolution condemning ‘great replacement theory’ White House condemns threat against Kavanaugh near his home Haitian Special Olympics delegation members missing in Florida, officials say Can CNN really pivot to the center under Chris Licht? Commanders coach defends Jan. 6 tweets Higher levels of optimism may lead to increased longevity in women Biden adviser: Elections likely to come up in meeting with Brazil’s Bolsonaro We must address China’s threat to American food security Biden to address major labor conference next week Murkowski to David Hogg: ‘We owe some steps here’ on gun violence Casey urges colleagues to change their thinking on gun control: ‘I didn’t burst into flames’ Biden nominee fails on Senate floor The Jan. 6 committee must play its unused trump cards — prison and fines House GOP mounts media battle in prebuttal to Jan. 6 hearing New versions of omicron variant gaining ground in US Kacey Musgraves accuses American Airlines employee of ‘appalling’ behavior 7 in 10 New Yorkers feel less safe than before pandemic: poll Pentagon promises cruise missile defense lead after lawmakers threaten salary of DOD’s No. 2 Airline officials press Biden to end COVID-19 testing for international travelers CDC tracking 2 more omicron variants: What to know about BA.4, BA.5 Ingraham on Fox News, Jan. 6: We know how to ‘cater to our audience’ Watch live: Harris delivers remarks on immigration from Los Angeles Failures in Tennessee and Oklahoma offer new evidence of America’s execution problems SUNY students can now mark ‘X’ as gender, use chosen names on diplomas Biden: Tuesday primaries sent ‘clear message’ voters want tough-on-crime policies The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Lawmakers process gut-wrenching Uvalde survivor testimony More than 1,000 monkeypox cases confirmed globally: WHO US product recalls on pace for record high More childcare might reduce inflation plus other benefits Microsoft cutting back on business in Russia World Bank announces $1.5B in added aid to Ukraine Harrison Wagner, son of ‘General Hospital’ stars Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner, dies at 27 What about prevention? A science-based response to school shootings White House shifts COVID-19 funds due to stalemate on new money Five takeaways from primaries in California and beyond House Democrats ask Biden to prioritize oil, humanitarian issues ahead of potential Saudi meeting We can’t wait to protect old forests Forget CRT: Democrats link opponents to terrorists through the ‘Great Replacement Theory’ Biden lays out new economic vision for Latin America Johnny Depp lawyer says Amber Heard ‘didn’t take accountability for anything’ Biden administration announces new ocean conservation proposals Colombia’s President Duque should cancel Russian helicopter contract on his way out the door Man arrested near Kavanaugh’s home charged with attempted murder José Andrés accepts service to leadership award for work in Ukraine National gas price average nears $5 per gallon House Republicans’ campaign arm rolls out $52M in initial ad reservations We know what must be done to stop young people from killing one another Vermont lowers ready-to-drink spirits taxes Judge orders Trump attorney to turn over documents to Jan. 6 panel Business groups urge Biden to help resolve labor dispute at West Coast ports Is China sparking stealth war in the air? Rising: June 8, 2022 Live coverage: Uvalde fourth grader testifies before House panel Zelensky: ‘Book of Torturers’ to be launched detailing Russian war crime allegations Watch live: Yellen to talk inflation before House Ways and Means Harnessing the power of EVs Watch live: Victims of Uvalde, Buffalo shootings testify before House panel DC law to curb violence has shown mixed results: auditor Redistricting is done for 2022 — and it’s still terribly unfair Congress can prevent an over-regulated US digital economy. Here’s how Biden readies for balancing act in first late-night sit-down Increasingly autonomous cars raise cybersecurity fears Voters in new poll split on reported student loan forgiveness proposal Our new American exceptionalism The electric vehicle industry needs our help Moderna says updated vaccine works better against omicron variant Biden to attend G-7, NATO meetings in Europe at end of June Senate Democrats press Biden on plan to defend abortion Vindman endorses Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin Senate race How resilient are US consumers? We’ll soon find out Democrats walk tightrope in push for electric vehicles Woodward planning audio book with Trump interviews Webb: 2022 electoral midpoint Zelensky: Winter will be ‘most difficult’ for Ukraine Mellman: Polls vs. initiative results Budowsky: Save our children from mass murder weapons  Greitens leads Missouri GOP Senate primary field: poll Russia’s humiliation is unavoidable The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden giving negotiators room on guns Lobbying world Both parties identify risks, rewards in Jan. 6 hearing Business lobby presses Biden to nix China tariffs States consider nixing antiquated slavery language from founding documents Why Mike Pence will be a key figure at Thursday’s Jan. 6 panel hearing Democrats frustrated by flat-footed White House House to hear testimony from fourth grade survivor McConnell puts imprint on Senate gun talks Cheney faces pivotal moment with Jan. 6 prime time hearing America should worry about lost democracy at home Bass, Caruso advance in Los Angeles mayor’s race San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin recalled in blow to progressives