The Hill Articles: March 16, 2022

Irish PM tests positive for COVID-19 during visit to DC Russian journalist explains why she staged anti-war protest on live TV CNN anchor breaks down talking to Ukrainian father whose family was killed Graham introduces resolution urging Biden to help send jets to Ukraine Hochul signs sexual harassment bills spurred by Cuomo scandal TSA has issued $644K in fines to some 900 mask mandate violators Appeals court halts ruling blocking Biden climate metric Netflix looks to curb free password sharing between households UK’s Johnson makes plea for more oil in UAE, Saudi Arabia visits Walmart looking to hire some 50,000 US workers this quarter It’s time to learn about cryptocurrency and how to invest Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by AM General — More weapons but no planes for Ukraine Russia’s war shines a light on social media’s inconsistencies Overnight Health Care — Scalise wants Fauci to testify WHO head spotlights ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region Senate panel advances Biden Fed nominees to confirmation votes Court orders Jussie Smollett released pending appeal 16 House Republicans vote against bill to promote education on internment camps Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden calls for faster gas price drop On The Money — Fed starts hiking rates as prices climb Top ballerina leaves Russia: ‘I am against war with all the fibers of my soul’ Florida massacre families to get millions for FBI’s inaction Learn the Adobe Creative Cloud and stand out from the crowd Minnesota family says son was detained by Russian authorities amid invasion of Ukraine Hillicon Valley — Democrats tackle mega mergers Here’s everything the US is sending to Ukraine’s military House Democrats press Becerra on access to abortion medication For millions of Americans, we must continue COVID-19 investments Harris deputy press secretary departing for Pentagon New Jersey students push back against flag ban to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month Texas mail ballot rejections soar under new restrictions Anti-poverty programs fail to address the Black-white gap in child poverty rates, study says Oz says he will renounce Turkish citizenship if elected to Senate Equilibrium/Sustainability — NASA chief seeks to quell space jitters Drug overdose deaths in US hit new records amid fentanyl crisis The US needs open ocean data to avoid an innovation wipeout House votes to bolster efforts to educate public about Japanese American internment camps House Energy Committee chair calls on oil companies to testify on gas prices Man who fatally shot cabin guest nine times won’t face charges Zelensky challenges conscience of Congress Capito to make Senate GOP leadership bid Scalise calls for Fauci to testify at upcoming hearing Biden’s climate alarmist nominees send a chilling message to financial institutions, the energy industry Transgender people tell Alabama court that lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk Cancer deaths continue to drop in US Members of the ‘People’s Convoy’ given Capitol tour by GOP senator DC mayor increases police funding in 2023 budget proposal NASA’s Mars helicopter will continue flying on red planet Biden administration approves more LNG exports Graham invokes McCain in latest call to take out Putin Senator says US moral leadership on the line with Russia-Ukraine war  Maryland to drop college degree requirement for more state jobs Ukrainian diplomat says Melitopol mayor freed Carole King calls on Congress to crack down on logging industry Idaho hospital locks down amid far-right protest Jane Fonda launching new climate PAC Driving Tomorrow: EVs & AVs Watch: Ukrainian President Zelensky delivers address to U.S. Congress [WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE] Rubio defends ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: ‘Raising kids is the job of parents and families, not schools’ US fires larger, more frequent in past two decades, study finds New book says Graham discussed 25th Amendment for Trump on Jan. 6 Max Lott: Russian setbacks in war ‘overstated’ by media Angelina Jolie attends Biden’s signing of Violence Against Women Act reauthorization MLB to end regular COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic players DOJ charges five in alleged scheme to target Chinese dissidents in US Biden calls Putin a war criminal Belarusian aircraft banned from Canadian airspace The Hill’s Campaign Report: Democrats look for a reset Russia bombs theater where civilians were hiding out, officials say Biden signs reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act Democrats urge DOJ to address ‘insider threats’ from candidates who deny 2020 results The problems with Biden’s crypto executive order take us back to 2008 London Heathrow, UK airlines dropping masking requirements in airport and in flight Uranium mill adjacent to Bears Ears has become a ‘radioactive waste dump’: report ESPN announces hiring of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Congress just failed kids, schools Indiana to lower income tax over next seven years Watch live: Fed chair holds press conference after the Fed raises rates Fed officials see six more rate hikes in 2022 Exclusive: Two Black Caucus members call on DHS to stop expulsions to Haiti About 60 Amazon workers stage walkouts over pay, break times Fed hikes interest rates to fight record inflation Reducing illegal drugs in the US requires the tools of trade, not ‘war’ Zelensky: World War III ‘may have already started’ World court rules for Russia to stop attack on Ukraine Blinken: Intentional targeting of civilians, journalists ‘would constitute a war crime’ Lyft’s new fuel surcharge to be added to rider fees starting next week Biden calls for companies to lower gas prices as oil prices dip Connecticut school to remove ‘Indians’ as athletics mascot A US special envoy to Northern Ireland would help preserve the peace Disney employees stage walkouts over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill These states have the highest and lowest household net worth Biden announces $800 million in new aid after Zelensky plea The most popular dog breeds of 2021 The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Zelensky shows emotional footage in plea to lawmakers Trump signals Pence not likely to be his 2024 running mate if he runs Democrats introduce bill to give FTC, DOJ power to block, break up mergers The internet is on the verge of the next fundamental change Chris Cuomo hits CNN with $125 million arbitration claim: report Adams relaunches controversial gun crime task force eliminated under De Blasio Netflix brings back Zelensky’s TV show Mark Kelly says White House should characterize Putin as a war criminal Defiant Putin claims Ukraine invasion ‘going to plan’ University of Florida finds COVID-19 data wasn’t suppressed Watch live: White House press briefing Do reported Russian ‘whistleblower’ accounts indicate a crack in Putin’s power? Nine dead in crash involving college golf teams Marvel denounces anti-LGBTQ+ laws following Disney response to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Putin says sanctions against Russia aimed at ‘worsening lives’ of millions of people To further isolate Moscow, the West must support Russia’s neighbors Jan. 6 witnesses to be NBC guests at media dinner Herschel Walker GOP opponent rolls out ad, website devoted to abuse allegations Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the Violence Against Women Act GAO report outlines concerns with projects at New Mexico nuclear repository Majority of Americans back troop presence in Europe: poll California state senator proposes Minor League Baseball players’ bill of rights Corporate power and the cult of bigness Wolverine captured, collared in ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’ for Utah researchers Zelensky lights new fire under Congress — with limits Marvel introduces first Muslim superhero in new series Tsunami alert issued after Japan is hit by 7.3 magnitude earthquake Five takeaways from Zelensky’s virtual address to Congress Unfinished landscape: Heartbreaking lessons of a mercy mission to Ukraine Ohio bill to streamline certification for minority, women and veteran-owned businesses passes Sullivan warns Russian counterpart against using chemical weapons in Ukraine House relearns history of legislative surprise rule Pundit ripped for criticizing Zelensky’s attire for address Retail sales up just 0.3 percent in February as costs soar Allergy season may get much worse thanks to climate change Council of Europe expels Russia over Ukraine invasion Why Ukrainians are still dying (and Russia is winning) Czech zoo names baby endangered rhino Kyiv Security grants available for HBCUs that received bomb threats Djokovic cleared to play in French Open Texas National Guard troops were ordered as private security for wealthy ranches, service members say Watch live: Biden reaffirms US aid to Ukraine First ladies help fight the good fight during war North Korean missile explodes in failed test, Seoul says What pundits are saying about Zelensky’s address to Congress Explainer: What would a permanent daylight saving time look like? C’mon Congress — it’s time to take the brain injury epidemic seriously Blinken: ‘Have real concerns’ Russia could use chemical weapons An old photograph, and a clarifying moment in Ukraine US customs holding imported Chinese goods, cites possible North Korean labor DHS gives temporary protected status to Afghans in US NATO officials to discuss long-lasting consequences of Russia, Ukraine conflict Ukraine says it’s launching counteroffensives ‘in several operational areas’ Starbucks CEO is retiring, Schultz returning as interim CEO Zelensky invokes 9/11 in pressing Congress for help Fueling an Iranian comeback Congress gives standing ovation to Zelensky Rising: March 16, 2022 Fox News reporter injured in Ukraine ‘awake and in good spirits’ Herschel Walker asks ‘Why are there still apes?’ in discussion about evolution Audit: NY Health Department under Cuomo ‘misled the public’ on nursing home deaths Instagram releases tools for parents to track teens’ activity Enough is enough: It’s time for ‘Plan B’ to counter Putin Biden administration mulls providing Ukraine Switchblade ‘killer’ drones Idaho Senate Republicans kill bill banning trans medical care How the US can step up its efforts to aid Europe’s refugee crisis Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting mayor of southern Ukrainian city UK charity worker returning home from Iran after nearly six-year detainment WHO: Weekly COVID-19 deaths down 17 percent, but cases climb Watch live: Zelensky addresses Congress Best way to tackle inflation: Confirm Biden’s Fed nominations Russia says military future discussed for Ukraine Zelensky, Russian minister Lavrov signal optimism in peace talks Where is business in Russia? UK says Russia is calling in reinforcements Why the international community should move to mass vaccinate North Korea — now The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – All eyes on Zelensky today Fed likely to raise interest rates: Here’s how it might affect you  Harris to become Biden road warrior  House GOP campaign arm rolls out latest round of candidates in ‘Young Guns’ program A movement is underway to ban lawmakers from trading stocks in office Lobbying world