The Hill Articles: March 18, 2022

Former Bernie Sanders press secretary: US should ‘more holistically’ fight climate change Former national security adviser Gen. Jones: Putin ‘miscalculated’ when it comes to Ukraine invasion Lawsuit against Google alleges systemic bias against Black employees Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88 4 Marines dead after aircraft crashes during training in Norway Ohio Republican Senate candidates get in each others’ faces at debate South Carolina says it’s ready for firing squad executions Defense & National Security​ — Biden sends new warning to China DC convoy speaker says Black Lives Matter street will be ‘tarred and feathered’ Hillicon Valley — Semiconductor operations halt in Japan Energy & Environment — Interior to continue oil leasing plans Health Care — Fauci warns of cases rising again Equilibrium/Sustainability — Repurposing petroleum to build electric cars On The Money — Democrats search for plan on inflation Support in both parties grows for providing air power to Ukraine CBDC and the fragility of a cashless society Temperatures in eastern Antarctica are 70 degrees warmer than usual Interior moves forward on planning for oil and gas leases after court reinstates climate tool Get a stylish desk pad that wirelessly charges your phone for $100 Russian mistakes mean war likely to last Meet the sailing robots trying to solve climate change James Webb telescope sends back new image of star  Biden signs bill making former internment camp a national historic site Texas AG misgenders health secretary for second time, calls Twitter ‘anti-science’ Driver praised for actions after gunman opens fire on Florida bus Ex-West Virginia legislator pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case US thinks Russia will lean into nuclear threat as invasion drags on The cost of war and war crimes Same-sex kiss put back in Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ after Disney employees’ complaint: report DHS watchdog, in rare move, wants detainees immediately removed from New Mexico facility Fed governor calls for half-point rate hikes White House pushes back on ‘disingenuous attacks’ against Jackson Florida state Senator apologizes for anti-LGBTQ+ comments made during ‘Don’t Say Gay’ debate California announces reduced supply to water agencies amid third year of drought The worst security and humanitarian crisis we’ve seen UFC fighter stops gunman with chokehold at Houston restaurant Washington governor signs bill blocking abortion lawsuits Trump to hold April rally in Michigan Trump mulls rescinding endorsement of Brooks in Alabama Senate race Hundreds forced to evacuate as Texas wildfires burn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine turns WTO meeting on its head UN report: nearly 6.5 million Ukrainians internally displaced Photos of the Week: Ukraine, Holi and Carole King Toyota and semiconducter suppliers suspend operations following earthquake in Japan Copy of first Marvel comic book from 1939 sells for $2.4M Alabama officials reverse decision to ban anti-Biden license plate after conservative backlash We must not ‘tolerate’ the deaths of the nation’s most vulnerable Nelson: NASA cooperating with Russian colleagues despite tensions Virginia police officer pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charge Kentucky transgender athlete ban heads to Senate for final vote Media literacy is desperately needed in classrooms around the country, advocates say CDC study: 3 shots 94 percent effective against death or ventilation during omicron Biden officials meet with LGBTQ+ students over Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Congress should protect foster children’s Social Security benefits Biden warns Beijing: No ‘material support’ to Russia Finland tops list of happiest nations for fifth straight year Burger King says operator of Russian restaurants has ‘refused’ to close businesses Why Latinos should support Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation Putin speaks at Moscow rally in first public appearance since Ukraine invasion Biden touts new agency he says will drive breakthroughs in biomedicine Adult cigarette smoking fell to all-time low in first year of pandemic Five things to know about a possible fourth COVID-19 shot Want to tackle crime? Help police and civilians to work together Pete Davidson ‘no longer able’ to join crew on Bezos’s Blue Origin mission Biden’s executive orders on digital assets may be too little too late Cheerleaders get standing ovation at NCAA March Madness GOP leader says Republicans will boot Schiff from Intel panel McCarthy calls out Cawthorn over Zelensky: ‘Madison is wrong’ Climate change, Ukraine and pitfalls of international goodwill American Airlines to resume mid-flight alcohol sales in one month Here are the eight Republicans who voted against ending normal trade relations with Russia California bill seeks to make state a ‘refuge for transgender children and their parents’ Fauci warns COVID-19 infection rates likely to increase The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden ruffles Russia’s feathers in ‘murderous dictator’ comments  Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing ‘We win, they lose’: America must end the danger Putin poses Pope condemns Russia’s ‘perverse abuse of power’ in Ukraine India buys 3 million barrels of Russian oil: report US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel says he will host Ukrainian evacuees Russia state TV confirms death of top commander US sanctions Ugandan gold refinery for contributing to Congo conflict Team Biden: World’s worst poker players? Arkansas officer found guilty of negligent homicide in shooting of teen Canada blasts Russia over UN letter House passes CROWN Act, banning race-based hair discrimination Harassment of public health officials was widespread in first phase of pandemic, report says Seed ‘genebanks’ are a fast track to food security — not just a last resort This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill NYT editorial board to identify ‘wide range of threats’ to free speech, offer solutions Future of Defense Summit What an Indian missile malfunction says about US-Pakistan relations Rising: March 18, 2022 Watch live: McCarthy gives weekly press conference In trying times, can mentoring stem the tide of teacher turnover?  10 Russian diplomats expelled from Bulgaria All-Black female WWII unit will receive Congressional Gold Medal White House hits Cotton for not backing Ukraine security assistance Taliban arrests journalists over story on censoring: report UK communications regulator revokes license of Russian-funded broadcaster RT NOAA predicts ‘prolonged, persistent’ drought in Western US Washington must stop worrying about World War III and act Russian airstrike hits targets near Lviv airport Minnesota man among those killed in Ukraine bread line Roadmap report lays out getting to a ‘next normal’ with coronavirus Senators should ask Biden’s SCOTUS nominee about judicial code of conduct Russia hits Biden for ‘irritability’ after he calls Putin a ‘murderous dictator’ House Democratic campaign arm raises $19.3 million in February 130 rescued from bombed Mariupol theater The future of work: Not the office or home Russia warns anyone transporting weapons to Ukraine is a legitimate military target Hong Kong COVID-19 infections surge past 1 million Where the Fed went wrong Court dismisses Russia request to block World Cup ban German chancellor pleads for cease-fire in call with Putin Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait ahead of Biden, Xi call If Democrats have their way, gas prices will surge even higher Warren leads bill to ban mergers worth more than $5 billion Ukrainian actress Oksana Shvets killed by Russian strikes in Kyiv Stop enabling kleptocrats: More must be done to stem the influx of dirty money to West Russian missile strike hits western Ukraine city of Lviv After two long years, it’s past time to end Newsom’s emergency powers The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden to warn Xi against arming Russia Democrats divided over how to deal with rising inflation The Memo: COVID-19 risks quietly rise Creating laws for space’s ‘Wild West’ Mass leadership exit hits nation’s state legislatures