The Hill Articles: March 1, 2022

Reynolds response hammers Biden for ‘weakness on world stage’ Paxton, Bush head to runoff in Texas GOP attorney general primary Biden urges Senate to confirm first Black woman to Supreme Court Manchin pours water on Biden’s attempt to revive Build Back Better Tlaib offers stinging critique of centrist Democrats following Biden address Newsom announces $296M in green grants to underserved California communities Five viral moments from Biden’s State of the Union Boebert shocks Democrats with Biden State of the Union interruption Biden condemns Putin, projects unity in State of Union address Biden urges GOP to end blockade on his Fed picks Biden proposes four-part unity agenda during State of the Union Biden announces ‘Test to Treat’ initiative, free COVID-19 antiviral treatment after positive test Biden says ‘COVID-19 no longer need control our lives’ Biden announces plans to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals READ: Biden’s State of the Union address DOJ to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud, Biden says Biden calls on Congress to pass China competition bill California man who killed his three daughters was prohibited from owning gun Biden pushes clean energy tax credits amid stalled spending agenda Biden: Inflation ‘robbing’ benefits of strong economy Schumer goes viral for start-and-stop ovation at State of the Union Biden praises Ukrainians as ‘wall of strength’ against Putin Abbott wins Texas GOP governor nomination O’Rourke clinches Democratic nomination for Texas governor Commerce secretary is designated survivor for 2022 State of the Union Putin unlikely to watch State of the Union Ukrainian authorities thwart Zelensky assassination plot, top official says Roku to remove Russian state media app globally Watch live: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers GOP State of the Union response ExxonMobil to phase out Russia operations Watch live: Tlaib’s response to Biden’s State of the Union Live AP results: Texas primary election US to ban Russian flights from American airspace On The Money — Lawmakers rally against Russian oil imports Reynolds to focus on inflation, schools in response to Biden Overnight Health Care — Presented by Alexion — CDC: Drop in births likely linked to pandemic Overnight Energy & Environment — US to release 30M barrels from oil reserve For small businesses, electronic document delivery is critical to the full benefit of retirement modernization Watch live: Biden delivers State of the Union address Overnight Defense & National Security — Russia expected to escalate war with Ukraine GOP leader won’t condemn Greene, Gosar with cameras rolling Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — Biden to push tech accountability in speech International Court of Justice will hold public hearings on allegations of genocide in Ukraine Wisconsin GOP report on 2020 race endorses fringe theory for decertifying election California bar investigating John Eastman for possible ethics violations Liz Wolfe says blocking Russian state media could come ‘at our own peril’ MLB cancels opening day after owners fail to reach deal with players Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator lays off employees following sanctions NCAA makes changes to unequal men and women’s tournaments ahead of March Madness Lessons from Russia’s Latin America engagement over Ukraine Belarus president stands in front of map indicating Moldova invasion plans LIVE COVERAGE: Biden delivers State of the Union California issues permits for self-driving car services Biden to champion US diplomacy in State of the Union as West stands up to Putin GOP senators push back hard on Trump’s praise of Putin Equilibrium/Sustainability — Disabled chargers greet Russian EV drivers Labor, consumer groups urge FTC to scrutinize Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard merger Ukraine crisis an opportunity to shift from fossil fuels, lawmaker says Rhode Island opens applications for safe injection sites Bipartisan calls grow for end to Russian oil imports Jill Biden puts support for Ukraine front-and-center Arizona Senate censures state GOP lawmaker after speech to white nationalist group Senate Foreign Relations chairman calls Russian shelling a war crime DC hangs Ukrainian flags between White House and Capitol ahead of State of the Union Stepped-up US diplomacy needed now to prevent nuclear terrorism Pentagon mulling more permanent US troops in Eastern Europe Kevin Costner signs Yellowstone docu series deal with Fox Nation US boots 13th Russian diplomat accused of spying Biden, lawmakers wear blue and yellow in support of Ukraine High school teacher seen on video striking student retiring early A post-Cold War world requires a pro-supply energy policy Apple halts product sales in Russia Exxon removing American staffers from Russia: report Ukrainian-born rep denounces ‘genocide’ by ‘crazy man’ Decommissioned Washington state nuclear site evacuated after reports of shots fired Indiana bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports heads to governor’s desk Woman sentenced to prison for setting fire to police cars during Seattle protests Former UFC champion arrested on attempted murder charge Racial and ethnic data can guide equitable disaster recovery Melania Trump calls for Red Cross donations over ‘heartbreaking’ Ukrainian invasion Microsoft announces death of Satya Nadella’s son Former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro flees to Poland from Ukraine Democrats press top pharmaceutical representative on price increases Schumer, onetime opponent, praises talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal as ‘good’ Most Americans want US to prioritize renewable energy, go carbon neutral by 2050: poll Ocasio-Cortez: McCarthy doesn’t want to ‘alienate his base’ of white supremacists Biden must prioritize the resettlement of Afghanistan’s religious minorities McConnell takes aim at fellow GOP Sen. Scott’s plan Gay men may hold the key to closing the academic gender gap, study finds California fast-food workers fighting to pass sweeping worker protections bill Federal appeals court blocks Navy from disciplining group of unvaccinated sailors Study suggests bundling bitcoin trades with carbon offsets Milwaukee assistant city attorney who backed Putin in Russian TV appearance fired Authorities: Man who killed his three children in Sacramento was under restraining order GOP leaders blame Biden ‘weakness’ for Russian invasion of Ukraine Hungary backing Ukraine’s bid to join EU, official says Andrew Cuomo launches ad blitz portraying ex-governor as victim 4-year-old who accidentally shot himself outside Georgia grocery store dies Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump campaign adviser Cleta Mitchell, five others Putin’s abuse of history is straight out of the autocrat’s playbook Zeldin wins New York GOP’s nomination for governor Mexico won’t impose sanctions on Russia, López Obrador says Research shows several rapid antigen tests effective for omicron Herschel Walker pulls out of Greene event after her speech at white nationalist conference Texas investigating transgender teen’s parents for possible child abuse: lawsuit Here are the private companies that have made moves against Russia Massive cargo ship carrying cars sinks in mid-Atlantic ‘Veep’s’ Reid Scott says DC and Hollywood both full of 20somethings who don’t know what they’re doing Growing list of Republicans will not attend SOTU over testing mandate Ukraine ambassador to join Jill Biden at State of Union Federal coronavirus aid to states extended into July Fox News tops February cable ratings as Ukraine coverage continues Bureaucratic command and control: The new ‘civil rights’ All-Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal US officials see security risks in China’s space advances  Ukraine invasion tops list of State of the Union watchers’ concerns: poll Russia takes off the air two stations critical of Ukraine invasion Ex-Obama education chief won’t run for Chicago mayor John Bolton: Not accurate to say ‘Trump’s behavior somehow deterred the Russians’ Zelensky says Russian bombing must stop before cease-fire talks begin Secretary Austin, stop letting Hollywood use our military for Chinese censorship Texas civil rights groups demand school district return over 100 books to library shelves Biden administration won’t appeal invalidation of offshore oil leases Pelosi says she won’t wear mask to State of the Union Meta to demote content from Russian state-controlled media globally Business community outlines State of the Union wishlist Investigate Russia’s covert funding of US anti-fossil fuel groups Russian nuclear submarines, mobile missile launchers stage drills after Putin order Holocaust memorial site bombed in Ukraine, Zelensky says Biden speaks with Zelensky as Russia ramps up its attacks Twitter suspends Senate candidate over transphobic post Five things to watch in Biden’s State of the Union address Electric Jeep SUV planned for early 2023 launch CDC: Drop in births likely linked to pandemic The cure for our oil addiction Russia widely expected to escalate violence in Ukraine US, allies to release 60 million barrels of oil from reserves Russia’s advance on Kyiv slow, despite intensifying attacks: US official Supreme Court grapples with drug-dealing convictions for opioid prescribers The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Putin’s stability questioned South Dakota could become one of the hardest places to get abortion pills Deliver a punch, Joe: Don’t let Putin upstage your State of the Union speech Performers cancel shows in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine Super Bowl halftime show draws 33 FCC complaints — compared to 1,300 in 2020 Democratic poll finds partisan split on Biden’s response to Russia-Ukraine Australian prime minister tests positive for COVID-19 Russian release of ‘The Batman’ halted Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel as war on Ukraine rages A realistic plan for a future without affirmative action Anti-abortion group targets Kelly in $1 million Arizona ad campaign 140 million Americans have had coronavirus, CDC estimates Pope grants paternity leave to fathers working at Vatican Democratic lawmakers test positive for COVID-19 ahead of SOTU Georgia GOP House candidate, retired military colonel says US should reinstate transgender military ban Blinken condemns Russian strikes killing Ukrainian civilians Russia warns residents to leave Kyiv, warns of strikes To defend Ukraine, fortify our public diplomacy No need to increase nuclear weapons alert level, NATO chief says Visa, Mastercard blocking Russian banks from networks Rising number of families struggle to meet expenses after expiration of child tax credit Kyiv broadcasting tower targeted in Russian strike, Ukraine says Federal judge leaves Georgia map favoring Republicans in place for 2022 midterms Ukrainian hospital building destroyed in shelling: Parliament Zelensky fan gear floods the internet Zelensky thanks Prince William, Kate for their support US delegation touches down in Taiwan, sparking criticism from China Nonprofit gives more than $650k to preserve five HBCU campuses Former police chief accused of staging suicide arrested Synthetic opioids stronger than fentanyl have cropped up in the US Live video in Ukraine delivers war weapon Putin did not see coming One in three independents say Biden should be more conservative: poll 70 Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russian artillery, official says Judge Jackson should recuse herself from major discrimination case before the court Iran’s supreme leader says ‘mafia-like’ US regime created Ukraine crisis Broadcasters urged to stop carrying Russian programming Majority of voters more likely to back candidate who can compromise: poll Reality check: The state of the union under Biden is dismal Biden rejects executive privilege for ex-Trump advisers Flynn, Navarro Rising: March 1, 2022 Biden’s job approval ticks up to 44 percent: poll World Taekwondo strips Putin of honorary black belt China evacuating its citizens from Ukraine Biden to hold tech companies accountable on mental health Second round of Russia-Ukraine talks set for Wednesday: report Russia says Meta, Google should be held responsible for ‘inciting war’ Inside the recesses of Vladimir Putin’s criminal mind Worries grow over Putin’s stability, mindset   Baby formula recall expands 136 civilians have been killed so far in Ukraine, though true toll likely higher Most Americans think the coronavirus pandemic isn’t under control yet, poll says Smithsonian reopening three museums German coach quits Russian soccer club to protest invasion America’s competitive edge is shrinking — Congress can reverse the trend Munich Philharmonic fires Russian conductor Queen Elizabeth II holds virtual audiences after COVID-19 diagnosis Pennsylvania Republican won’t seek reelection after redistricting Coors Light to scrap single-use plastic rings The delicate balance Biden needs for his State of the Union speech YouTube banning Russian state media in Europe Vast majority in new poll dissatisfied with direction of nation Russian skaters banned from international events Zelensky receives standing ovation from European Parliament What today’s Texas congressional primaries can tell us about the battle for Congress Live coverage: Russian assault on Ukraine intensifies Amnesty accuses Russia of using cluster munitions Interpreter breaks down during Zelensky’s remarks about children’s deaths Time to rethink assistance to Ukraine and the former Soviet space Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for war crimes investigation over Russian attack Feehery: The end of innocence Russia: Response was needed to threat of Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons Press: We have a lot to learn from Ukrainian people Russian column presses toward Kyiv Russian shelling pounds center of Ukraine’s second-largest city The weaponization of finance threatens the future of the dollar standard Bottom line We cannot deny disabled voters equal protection under the law The Hill’s Morning Report – Russia widens war; Biden speaks tonight Rural America shrinks over decade for first time The Memo: Biden speech gets wartime overtone Biden adopts play-it-cool strategy with Putin Senate gears up for confirmation of first Black woman to Supreme Court Taking the wheel for green change Congress races clock on Ukraine aid amid invasion Ukraine crisis, Supreme Court scramble Democrats’ agenda Five things to watch in Texas’s primaries today