The Hill Articles: March 22, 2022

Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Reba McEntire to perform nominated songs at Oscars Five takeaways as Jackson takes tough questions from GOP Ken Klippenstein discusses U.S. intelligence surrounding Russia, Ukraine Newsweek deputy opinion editor: It should be personal choice which COVID-19 protocols to follow 6 students killed following semitruck crash in Oklahoma Large tornado hits New Orleans Sen. Bob Casey tests positive for COVID-19 breakthrough case Judge orders Michigan school shooter’s name not be used during parents’ trial Get an electric toothbrush plus brush heads for just $40 Belarus grants refugee status to Capitol riot defendant Colorado commemorates one-year anniversary of supermarket shooting US looks to resettle more Ukrainian refugees: reports Biden administration to sanction hundreds of Russian lawmakers: report Utah GOP governor vetoes transgender sports ban On The Money — White House previews new sanctions on Russia Energy & Environment — Republicans take voter campaign to gas stations Health Care — Schumer searches for path forward on COVID-19 aid Equilibrium/Sustainability – Space-grown lettuce could block bone loss on Mars Severing energy ties to Russia and investing in a more peaceful and sustainable world  Hillicon Valley — Biden’s child privacy call gets backers Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19 Braun walks back remarks criticizing SCOTUS ruling that legalized interracial marriage Hawley, Jackson clash over handling of child pornography case Raimondo announces deal with British counterpart on steel, aluminum tariffs Defense & National Security — Biden gears up for new Russia sanctions What you need to know to start building for the Metaverse Five ways US sanctions are hurting Russia Black women deserve and need more than representation China building dozens of makeshift hospitals amid omicron spike Pentagon chief sets up independent committee to study military suicides President Biden, your administration needs your help to aid Ukrainians US slams Russia’s ‘outlandish’ prison term sentence for Navalny Transmission of COVID-19 to babies before, during or after birth is rare: study Four women allege sexual misconduct by US Snowboarding coach: report Student loan borrowers saved nearly $200B from repayment freeze: analysis Maserati planning electric SUV SEC: Musk should remain bound by deal on Twitter use Looted antiquities seized from billionaire returned to Israel BA.2 omicron subvariant nearly 35 percent of U.S. coronavirus cases To boost small business job creation, help them help workers Here’s Biden’s schedule for his Europe trip this week Almost as many Americans getting Ukraine news from social media as TV: poll Lawsuit accuses NYPD of secretly building ‘rogue’ DNA database NFL teams granted permission for blockchain sponsorships Study finds coronavirus infection increases diabetes risk New York, New Jersey battle over mob-fighting panel Four students hit by car at Florida bus stop Mexican president knocks US for focusing on Ukraine aid while Central American projects stall Cruz presses Jackson on critical race theory in tense questioning Single women were given the right to birth control 50 years ago today Jamaicans demand apology, slavery reparations ahead of visit by Prince William, Duchess Kate Schumer says he supports bipartisan talks on bill to lower insulin costs Florida LGBTQ+ caucus slams state Democrats for Disney fundraiser amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ controversy Lawmakers call for US intelligence community to track potential war crimes in Ukraine Schumer working with GOP to try to get deal on coronavirus aid Ford F-150 pickups, SUVs recalled for brake fluid leak fix Speedo drops Russian Olympian over attendance at Putin event The economic consequences of Jerome Powell Vikings owner says refugees’ needs at Ukraine-Poland border ‘overwhelming’ Aid agency says food supplies dwindling in some Ukrainian towns DeSantis rejects transgender swimmer Lia Thomas’s NCAA victory Software firm investigates digital breach Democrats to discuss changes to primary calendar: report Amanda Bynes conservatorship ended after over eight years Ukraine warns of forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear site McConnell sidesteps saying if Greitens should end Senate bid Sanctions aimed at regime change in Russia, says Greek diplomat Former Staind frontman promotes pro-Putin rhetoric, COVID conspiracy theories Supreme Court could toss California business owners a much-needed lifeline  Ukrainian forces fight to take back territory as Russian forces struggle 1 dead, at least 10 injured in southern tornadoes Student arrested after two teachers killed in Sweden Multiple prisons targeted in Russian assault, Ukraine officials say New York City to end mask requirement for children under 5 Biden, allies to announce new sanctions on Russia Parents charged with murder in malnourished 8-year-old son’s death Cleveland Rape Crisis Center sees uptick in donations after Browns trade for Deshaun Watson Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations ‘extremely uncommon’: study Support for LGBTQ+ rights on the rise: poll Watchdog sues to block ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder from holding office UN chief sees ‘elements of diplomatic progress’ in Russia-Ukraine conflict BuzzFeed offering buyouts to reduce workforce Women, people of color and single parents disproportionally represent low-wage workforce Josh Duggar defense requests delay in sentencing ‘to pursue additional information’ Couple charged with hate crime in alleged murder of Black Navy veteran Will the Supreme Court strike down the Equal Rights Amendment? Blunt: Greitens shouldn’t be in Senate race if allegations are true Legislation seeks to block lengthy gag orders on tech firms after government surveillance Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Biden trip to Brussels Tesla opens ‘Gigafactory’ near Berlin, its 1st in Europe Kremlin says chess federation should avoid politics, reinstate grandmaster Russian newspaper accuses hackers of planting fake report on military fatalities Watchdog: Bail reform not to blame for higher crime in NYC A realistic path toward peace for Ukraine and Russia Pfizer to supply UNICEF with nearly 4 million rounds of oral COVID treatment Deep South braces for severe storms after tornadoes hit Texas WHO says 500,000 Ukrainian refugees have mental health issues Oxfam: Almost one-third of US workers make less than $15 an hour 740K GM SUVs recalled over bright headlights MacKenzie Scott makes largest donation since vow to give away most of her wealth Judge blocks DHS memo narrowing ICE deportation focus Mariupol council: Russia turning city into ‘ashes of a dead land’ A Black woman justice is long overdue for America  ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder found guilty for role in Jan. 6 riot Seattle students walk out of classrooms over lifting of mask rules DOJ says Google improperly invoked legal privilege to shield communications The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senators lean into Jackson’s child porn sentencing record Every country fell short of WHO air quality standards last year: research Russian invasion underscores strategic value of American energy More than 500 academics call on universities to stop accepting research funding from fossil fuel industry Graham gets combative with Jackson: ‘What faith are you, by the way?’ Family of man killed by Tacoma police to receive $4M from county Jackson says Roe v. Wade ‘settled law’ that is ‘relied upon’ Stormy Daniels says she will ‘go to jail’ before paying Trump ‘a penny’ Ukrainian fighter pilot: ‘Russians have a lot of losses’ School apologizes after teacher leads preschool students in chant denouncing Biden The coming federal weaponization of banking Most Americans still hold religious beliefs despite drop in church attendance State Department to help transfer Ukraine pediatric cancer patients to St. Jude’s From Ukraine to China, we need to mitigate vulnerabilities Texas court temporarily stops investigations of families of transgender kids Disney employees planning walkout in protest of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation Abrams files lawsuit arguing fundraising disadvantage in Georgia WHO: 15 dead in more than 60 attacks on Ukrainian health care facilities Australia partnering with Pentagon for new ‘Space Command’ Kid Rock: Trump asked for advice on ISIS, North Korea 50 years ago, Congress was advised to amend cannabis laws: What’s the delay? Watch live: White House news briefing LA alleges vacation rental company violated law Russia breaks off WWII treaty talks with Japan after invasion sanctions Temperatures soar at Earth’s poles Navalny urges supporters not to be ‘idle’ after sentencing Dutch court releases two Ukrainians accused of human smuggling to fight Russian invasion Russia used ‘soft power’ to influence EU policies and anti-fossil fuel efforts GOP rolls out voter registration push at gas stations New book reveals frustrations between Biden, Harris camps Pentagon: We’re seeing ‘clear evidence’ Russia is ‘conducting war crimes’ O’Rourke denies billionaire oil executive’s defamation allegations Business groups battle anti-dumping measure in China competitiveness bill Beijing says it has right to develop South China Sea islands Jackson forcefully pushes back against GOP child porn sentencing attacks China, guilty of genocide, must condemn Putin’s war crimes and not attack Taiwan Press: Vic Fazio was in a class of his own  Ukrainian lawmaker: NATO ‘soliciting the crime and aggression that Putin is committing’ Milwaukee, Nashville make final pitches to host GOP convention How green rooftops can help cool off hot cities Seattle Pride parts ways with Amazon as parade sponsor Biden’s Ukraine policy must evolve: Defending freedom requires risks Rising: March 22, 2022 Zelensky highlights death of concentration camp survivor in Russian strike Judging Biden’s judicial nominees: Political hypocrisy switches parties Hours-long lines seen at gas stations in Cuba amid economic crisis Putin critic Navalny sentenced to nine years in maximum security prison Putin’s challenge to NATO has only strengthened its alliance No survivors found one day after crash of Chinese airliner Secret Service confirms Pence was taken to underground loading dock on Jan. 6 Russian journalist donating Nobel Peace Prize to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearing Congressional appropriators prioritize Ukraine, but not Social Security UN: 3.5 million have fled Ukraine since start of invasion LIVE COVERAGE: GOP senators grill Jackson in grueling day Putin critic Navalny found guilty of fraud by Russian court Kremlin dismisses US cyberattack warnings Feehery: Time for Republicans to channel the revolutionary spirit of the class of 1994 Almost half in new poll say Jackson should be confirmed Being president means expecting the unexpected Zelensky presses call for meeting with Putin Russian troops used stun grenades, gunfire to break up demonstration in occupied city, Ukraine says Zelensky speaks with pope, would welcome mediating role Ukrainian forces retake Kyiv suburb The Middle East — read ‘energy’ — complicates Ukraine crisis The heads begin to roll in Russia The Hill’s Morning Report – Jackson vows ‘adherence to precedent’ if confirmed Republicans to roll dice by grilling Jackson over child pornography sentencing decisions  Democrats turn to state parties to personalize appeals to voters Advocates urge Congress to pass online kids’ safety reforms Progressives in odd spot on Russian war Bottom line