The Hill Articles: March 2, 2022

Translate more than 100 languages with $75 savings on this text-to-speech pen Save $200 on this studio-quality fitness bike US set to sanction more Russian oligarchs: report Ex-cop says he ‘absolutely’ did nothing wrong in Breonna Taylor raid Families sue Little League, coach for alleged sexual assault of 8 boys Omar introduces no-knock warrants bill named for Amir Locke 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since start of invasion: UN Russia tells VOA to halt Ukraine coverage or be blocked Jan. 6 panel claims Trump ‘engaged in criminal conspiracy’ With Carnival over, New Orleans dropping COVID-19 mandates Biden hails UN vote: ‘Lays bare Putin’s isolation’ Judge halts Texas efforts to probe gender-affirming care for trans children World Bank ends programs in Russia and Belarus Substitute teacher suspended for remarks supporting Putin’s invasion of Ukraine First Ukrainian city falls to Russian troops Overnight Defense & National Security — US tries to turn down the dial on Russia Johns Hopkins doctor says children need to get vaccinated against COVID-19 Briahna Joy Gray says Biden’s SOTU was ‘a wish list’ of initiatives ‘he isn’t able to pass’ On The Money — Manchin makes counteroffer to Biden’s big bill Is litigation finance turning justice into the newest financial asset?  British companies no longer want to use gendered term ‘chairman’ First Black student to enroll at the University of Alabama dies Democrats press Treasury over concerns Russia could use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions Zelensky shows the power of persuasion during time of crisis Capitol riot defendant pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy, agrees to cooperate Overnight Energy & Environment — Invasion threatens ecological catastrophe Overnight Health Care — Presented by Alexion — Officials release next steps in COVID-19 battle Hillicon Valley — State AGs take on TikTok Scott reiterates his plan could change after McConnell rebuke Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid fears of Russian cyberattacks Flawed criticism of gas tax break The Memo: Boebert’s antics seen as new sign of politics’ decline Banned Russian flights could hurt Boeing plant Trump border wall breached thousands of times by smugglers: report US nuclear industry presses White House on Russian uranium imports: report Centrists praise Biden’s State of the Union pivot as overdue Charleston church shooter seeks Supreme Court appeal Equilibrium/Sustainability — 3 tons of ‘space junk’ to slam into moon Avoid clinical trial ‘valley of death’ with medical countermeasure program Texas GOP Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection bid and admits to affair Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted in corruption probe Six ways the Russian invasion of Ukraine has shaken the sports world Blinken says ‘vital, defensive’ equipment getting to Ukraine Thousands of parents condemn state legislative attacks on trans and nonbinary youth America up to speed, March 2, 2022 Coalition of AGs investigating TikTok’s impact on children Biden argues key to fighting inflation is buying American Maxwell juror to plead the Fifth We must adapt how we grow our food in a climate-impacted world Pentagon postpones missile test launch to deescalate Russia tensions House passes resolution backing Ukraine; Three Republicans vote ‘no’ Sweden condemns Russian violation of its airspace Klain predicts Biden’s poll numbers will rise as COVID-19, inflation fade Amelia Earhart helmet sells for $825,000 at auction Former officer pleads guilty in rough arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia DeSantis chides students for wearing masks Google returning to work April 4th with hybrid work model DC COVID Centers handing out free KN95 masks to children Senate GOP votes to strike Biden’s vaccine rule for health care workers Amazon closing physical bookstores, shops: report Blinken to travel to Europe to meet NATO allies Partisan cracks emerge over how to implement $1T infrastructure law Maryland House committee defeats transgender sports ban Twitter to comply with EU sanctions on Russian state-controlled media Biden to travel to Texas to discuss support for veterans The US can no longer ignore Tunisia’s fight for democracy Heavyweight champion on joining Kyiv defense: ‘There is no fear, absolutely no fear’ Powell lays out cautious plan to raise interest rates, combat high inflation China asked Russia to delay invasion until end of Olympics: report Here are five Russian oligarchs with ties to luxury property in NYC  EU bans most Belarus exports over Ukraine invasion Putin’s war in Ukraine is an inflection point States warned to prioritize roadway safety or risk losing infrastructure funding: report Netflix pausing projects, acquisitions in Russia Biden court pick hits roadblock after GOP objection Manchin proposes dramatically scaled down version of Build Back Better  White House discouraging Americans from fighting in Ukraine Visiting delegation says US stands firmly behind Taiwan Traffic fatalities up 9 percent last year: research How colleges and local governments can safely bring students back to campus Ford reorganizing with divisions for electric, conventional vehicles Watch: Highlights from Biden’s first State of the Union Judge: Michigan school shooting suspect contemplated using Molotov cocktail Nearly 8 in 10 State of the Union watchers approved of Biden’s remarks: poll War’s high toll on the Russian economy Russia increases missiles strikes but no ‘significant change on the ground’ More than 20 openly LGBTQ+ candidates won primary races in Texas — a record high US returns looted artifacts seized from billionaire collector to Jordan Children who live and study in greener places are less stressed, study says Melinda French Gates says marriage to Bill Gates became unhealthy following his affair Kremlin says Russian officials ready for second round of peace talks Biden targets Belarus, Russian defense sector with new restrictions Higher minimum wages help with rent defaults — until landlords raise rent, study says Post-pandemic, the glow is gone from the college degree Philadelphia moves into ‘all clear’ category, lifts mask mandate Jackson confirmation hearings to begin March 21 Russia says 498 of its soldiers have died in Ukraine Whoopi Goldberg calls out ‘little girl’ Boebert for Biden interruption Supreme Court weighs whether to permit suit against Border Patrol agent Russia demanding that Ukraine demilitarize White House urges MLB, players association to continue talks after league cancels games Pelosi says deal on Ukraine aid is imminent Don’t wait for billionaire philanthropy to fix America New line of Dr. Seuss-influenced books by diverse group of creators to be released Russia wants list of weapons that will never be deployed in Ukraine, Lavrov says Moscow’s misinformation: Russian TV says Ukraine is attacking its own buildings Biden calls for passage of the Equality Act, denounces state legislative attacks on trans youth in State of the Union WHO warns of escalating health crisis in Ukraine The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Sights and sounds from Biden’s State of the Union FDA warns of possible false results from unauthorized COVID-19 tests Millions of Russians turn to BBC for news amid invasion of Ukraine Las Vegas Raiders donate $100K to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention and advocacy group Pentagon lifts mask requirements Graham offers Senate measure urging Putin to be investigated for war crimes Jan. 6 rioter who pleaded guilty dies by suicide ahead of sentencing The great realignment: Russia’s invasion leaves few sitting on the fence Senator offers bill to revoke Russia’s trade status UN passes resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine US to increase embassy staffing in Cuba for restoration of visa processing: report Russian billionaire says proceeds from Chelsea sale to be donated to ‘victims of war’ in Ukraine Jewish groups condemn bombing near Holocaust memorial in Ukraine Colorado will start accepting cryptocurrency for tax payments Hong Kong urges residents not to panic amid spike in COVID-19 cases Latest energy wake-up call: How long must we depend on autocratic petro-states? Navalny calls for protests in Russia, calls Putin an ‘obviously insane tsar’ Biden prays with cardinal for Ukrainians on Ash Wednesday Gen. Petraeus: Putin can’t win Ukraine war US ambassador to UN offers condemnation of Russian actions Law enforcement officials call for tougher prosecutions amid increase in carjackings Prince Charles, sons show support for Ukraine Who the judge is matters — but not always the way people think Biden says Russia intentionally targeting civilians in Ukraine Top Russian female tennis player: ‘Our hearts are broken’ by violence in Ukraine Jon Stewart on Republican opposition to war toxins bill: ‘F— that’ Schumer wants to confirm Biden’s Supreme Court pick by April break First female fire chief named in Los Angeles Countries commit to develop legally binding plastics agreement Putin friend Gérard Depardieu bemoans ‘fratricidal war’ NATO must learn from Ukraine and modernize China won’t sanction Russia over Ukraine DOJ launches team to enforce sanctions on Russian oligarchs Montana governor killed mountain lion that ventured outside Yellowstone, office says Russian economy taking ‘serious blows,’ Kremlin says White House unveils plan for next phase of COVID-19 fight Allied success in the Cold War led us to this day with Russia Trump says he believes China will invade Taiwan Wheel of Fortune contestants mocked after struggling to solve word game Fitbit recalls 1.7M smartwatches citing burn hazard Capitol Police officer detained in Israel ahead of Pelosi visit More than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians killed during invasion, officials say Harris to travel to Selma for ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary A man attacked seven Asian women within two hours in New York City, says NYPD The West should offer Putin a ‘golden bridge’ out of conflict Boston lifting indoor mask mandate for businesses Pompeo calls Taiwan ‘great nation’ at start of visit Paralympics won’t ban Russians, Belarusians from competing NASA launches satellite to track extreme weather events across Western hemisphere Rising: March 2, 2022 IPCC’s words matter — and so does the ocean Powell: Fed on track to hike rates in March Luke Russert: Biden’s ‘Go get ’em’ at State of the Union not about Putin Trump calls the Russian invasion ‘a holocaust,’ urges Russia to stop fighting Ocasio-Cortez: Biden speech ‘left a little bit to be desired for key constituencies’ Biden’s disastrous State of Disunion address Private payrolls gained 475K jobs in February: ADP COVID-19 cases, deaths continue global slide EU approves new sanctions on Belarus Former Navy secretary: The addiction to fossil fuels empowers Putin Pavlich: Blinken’s diplomatic failure Sweden sending medical supplies, equipment to Ukraine Ukrainians block road to nuclear plant Mellman: Do SOTU speeches change opinion?  Live coverage – Russian push for Ukrainian cities accelerates Zelensky is winning the messaging war against an aloof Putin Zelensky: Nearly 6,000 Russian soldiers killed Zelensky: Russian forces have an order to ‘erase’ Ukraine Russia says forces take first large city in Ukraine Senate Republicans must end their block of well qualified Federal Reserve nominees 4 killed in airstrikes on Kharkiv, authorities say Budowsky: When Zelensky speaks, we are all Ukrainian President Biden’s science agenda is imploding The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden goes after Putin, stresses unity Ukrainian maternity ward moves to basement for shelter McConnell, Scott face off over GOP’s agenda How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘holds the environment hostage’  Congress set to grill Fed chief amid inflation, Ukraine crisis Kemp-Perdue clash sparks GOP concerns Lobbying world Cuellar, Cisneros head to Democratic runoff in Texas Gain lifetime access to nine computer programming courses for less than $40 Five takeaways from the Texas primaries Automatically generate articles and SEO-geared text with this discounted all-in-one content creation tool Biden State of the Union: A plea for unity in unusual times Watch: Key moments from Biden’s first State of the Union address Five takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address Photos: President Biden’s first State of the Union Progressive favorite Casar wins primary for redrawn Texas district Five things Biden didn’t talk about in State of the Union