The Hill Articles: March 23, 2022

Former Boeing pilot acquitted of Max 737 fraud case Ernst second senator to put ‘hold’ on Garcetti’s ambassadorial nomination Russian military leaders rejecting outreach from US counterparts NASA announces renewed competition for moon mission contracts Confirmation turns nasty as GOP digs in on child porn cases  Biden asks Herschel Walker and Mehmet Oz to quit council or be ousted Russian journalist killed by shelling in Kyiv Defense & National Security — US says Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine Senate panel to hold Supreme Court vote April 4 NYC mayor to lift vaccine mandate requirements on performers and athletes: report European gas prices jump after Putin says ‘unfriendly’ countries must pay in rubles Zelensky calls for global rallies to stand with Ukraine On The Money — Russia trade bill hits roadblock in Senate Health Care — Moderna asking for authorization of kids’ vaccine Hillicon Valley — FBI warns of possible Russian cyberattacks Sen. King calls out Biden administration on drugs crossing southern border Pittsburgh to fire five police officers after death of theft suspect The omnibus is a climate moral and diplomatic failure  Former Manhattan prosecutor believed Trump was guilty of numerous felonies Equilibrium/Sustainability — Students create filter to remove lead from tap water Jackson tears up as Booker addresses her historic nomination US, Canada renew cross-border forum for cooperation on criminal investigations Test scores rising as kids return to classrooms: report McCarthy draws contrast with McConnell over releasing GOP agenda Judge allows lawsuit over 2020 ‘Trump Train’ incident to move forward Biden requests flags flown at half-staff for Albright Moscow moves to expel some American diplomats Manchin outlines energy policy objectives US airline CEOs ask Biden to drop mask mandate on planes Energy & Environment — Green groups say SEC rule needs teeth Texas has enough wind and solar power to replace coal almost entirely Trump touts Long in Missouri Senate race amid Greitens allegations Hillsong megachurch founder resigns following misconduct investigation Orlando Pride apologizes for blocking ‘Gay’ banner at soccer match All signs point to a coming recession Newsom proposes $11B relief package for Californians grappling with high gas prices Disney employees protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Surgeon describes evacuating Fox’s Benjamin Hall from Ukraine after injury Report to Senate finds no improper behavior by Garcetti, former adviser Idaho governor signs abortion ban into law Obama remembers Albright as a ‘champion for democratic values’ Howard University reaches deal with faculty to avert strike This is the moment for emergency global hunger programs  A Texas superintendent instructed librarians to remove books on sexuality, transgender people: report DC’s peak cherry blossom bloom arrives early again Jackson pushes back on GOP focus on child porn cases Army approves reduced physical fitness standards for women, older soldiers José Andrés tapped to help lead President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Romney says Dems to send him new COVID-19 funding proposal Wednesday War means Biden needs a more muscular energy plan Former education secretary calls for cancellation of debt for all student loan holders Durbin cuts off Cruz as tempers flare: ‘You have to follow the rules’ Pelosi backs Cuellar, says ‘I don’t know what it is’ of FBI raid Five things to watch during Biden’s trip to Europe George W. Bush shares painting of Albright to honor former secretary of State American Indian communities benefit less from downward trends in air pollution: study Fundraiser for Cheney challenger to be hosted by over 100 House Republicans Sasse points to ‘jack-assery’ in Senate to oppose cameras at Supreme Court Conservative group urges GOP to couple Russian energy ban with reversing Biden policies Self-driving semis may revolutionize trucking while eliminating hundreds of thousands of jobs Feds propose listing northern long-eared bat as endangered after lawsuit Russian stock market to resume limited trading on Thursday Judge: Cruise companies engaged in tourism to Cuba barred by US law Witness: ‘No question’ defendants knew of plot to kidnap Whitmer South Carolina death row inmates seek sentencing delay amid firing squad appeal How much do we know about what the universe is made of? Biden administration unveils plan to fight bias in home appraisals Close Putin ally warns of nuclear dystopia Sensitive health data of 50 million Americans hacked or breached last year: analysis As many as 40K Russian troops killed, wounded, held prisoner or missing: NATO Two Republican governors vetoed bills targeting trans women. Their legislatures will try to override them Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of State, has died Advocates allege major colleges violating Black athletes’ rights Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is ‘threatened’ by trans women Watchdog identifies dozens of LA County deputies with alleged ties to gang-like groups The world that Putin wants More Americans are buying electric vehicles, as gas car sales fall, report says Putin ordered Russian central banker to stay on job: report 7.8M people at high risk of struggling to pay student loans if pause expires White House celebrates 12 years since signing of Affordable Care Act Mo Brooks says Trump asked him to help rescind 2020 election Russian rockets cause major damage in central Kyiv Republicans on Armed Services Committees demand Biden increase defense budget Israel blocked Ukrainian effort to get spyware over fears of upsetting Russia: report Democratic super PAC launches ads partially in Ukrainian in key states US determines Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine Microsoft confirms breach by Lapsus$ hacker group State-sponsored retirement savings programs could be a lifeline for US workers MacKenzie Scott says she has donated nearly $4B to non-profit organizations Assange to marry inside high-security prison Death rates from heart disease, strokes rise during pandemic North Carolina anti-abortion lt gov once said in a Facebook post he had paid for an abortion Will Finland side with religious freedom? Zelensky: French companies still in Russia are sponsoring terrorism Supreme Court turns away Wisconsin GOP challenge to congressional map Hundreds of National Guard personnel activated in Louisiana after tornadoes Walker, Perdue, Greene, Clyde to speak at Trump rally in Georgia Nestlé suspends sales of KitKat and Nesquik in Russia WATCH LIVE: COVID-19 Response Team holds press briefing Iran: Nuclear agreement closer ‘than ever’ Biden trip set to project US-Europe unity vs. Putin Graham ramps up tension with Jackson: ‘I think you’re doing it wrong’ Miley Cyrus’ plane makes emergency landing after being hit by lightning Florida Democrats move fundraiser from Disney World amid criticism Republicans lead generic ballot in swing districts: NRCC poll Russia destroys Chernobyl lab, gaining ‘highly active samples’ Pope to meet Canadian Indigenous people in wake of schools scandal Putin says ‘unfriendly’ countries must now pay for Russian natural gas in rubles The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden heads to Europe amid chemical weapon concerns Democrats sound alarm over threats to ObamaCare as midterms loom Putin’s turning Russia into China’s still-dangerous puppet State Department says Brittney Griner in good condition Zelensky asks Japan to increase sanctions on Russia Palin moves to disqualify judge in defamation case against NY Times UN wants early warning systems for natural disasters worldwide within five years GOP senator prevents quick passage of House bill limiting Russian trade Gibbons rolls out ad touting business experience as Ohio Senate primary turns ugly Judge orders construction of Amazon headquarters in South Africa to stop The murky world of outsourced warfare helps no one in Ukraine Newsom signs law making abortions cheaper in California Officials launch phased Capitol reopening starting next week Manafort removed from plane for revoked passport Biden administration doles out $2.9B in infrastructure grants to states, cities Utah lawmakers to meet to override governor’s veto of transgender sports ban Man who lived under different name for decades outed by COVID-19 vaccine, authorities say How student loan debt became a crisis Romney knocks GOP attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson: ‘There’s no “there” there’ Alaska Airlines offering flight attendants double pay for extra trips amid staffing shortage We must abandon ESG policies in America and around the globe  Adidas unveils name, image and likeness network for college student-athletes IRS probe finds nearly $2 billion in coronavirus stimulus-related fraud McConnell rips Jackson on ‘court-packing,’ describes answers as evasive NATO chief expects new battle groups in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia FBI ‘concerned’ about possible Russian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure Judge Patricia Guerrero becomes first Latina confirmed to California Supreme Court To end Putin’s war on Ukraine, think like a game theorist Epstein’s private islands on market for $125M Kremlin: US pressuring G20 nations to remove Russia CNN’s Toobin: Hawley questions on child porn an appeal ‘to the QAnon audience’ Time running out to discover new climate resistant crops Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination and the death of the confirmation process Howard Stern: GOP should be called the ‘wacko party’ Harris brings on HHS staffer Kirsten Allen as press secretary South Korean COVID-19 infections top 10 million Success on Ukraine requires forward-looking economic coordination Poland expelling dozens of Russians ‘pretending to be diplomats’ Alaska sets special election to replace late Rep. Don Young Russian climate envoy leaves country over Ukraine invasion: report 570K chickens to be destroyed in Nebraska fight against bird flu Biden approval rating falls to new low: poll We’re still not spending enough to prevent child sexual abuse Black box from crashed Chinese airliner discovered Over 1,000 public defenders call on Senate to confirm Jackson WATCH LIVE: Harris delivers remarks on bias in home valuations China pushes back on suggestions Russia should be barred from G20 Taliban rulers close schools to girls above sixth grade, reneging on promise Without NATO, our world might be very different today Rising: March 23, 2022 Shanghai officials dismiss lockdown rumors amid record COVID-19 infections Biden warns of chemical warfare threat as he leaves for Europe Judge Jackson’s confirmation hearings offer vital civics lessons Russia: Proposal to send international peacekeepers ‘reckless’ WATCH LIVE: Ketanji Brown Jackson faces grilling in third day of confirmation hearing Kremlin won’t rule out use of nukes in case of ‘existential threat’ 7 in 10 support ‘temporary break’ from federal, state gas taxes: poll LIVE COVERAGE: Emotions, tempers run high on day three of Jackson hearings Moderna to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for kids under six Trump withdraws endorsement of ‘woke’ Mo Brooks Jackson tied for highest initial support for Supreme Court nominee: Gallup Zelensky: 100K trapped in Mariupol under ‘inhumane conditions’ Hunter Biden, the protected third rail of journalism Ukraine: Russia seized rescue workers trying to deliver food to Mariupol Oklahoma House passes near-total ban on abortions Tornado rips through New Orleans and its suburbs, killing 1 If governors cared about the climate, they wouldn’t oppose nuclear energy The Hill’s Morning Report – Jackson fends off attacks; Biden to Europe DNC launches ad hitting Republicans over Ron Johnson health care comments in key states The Memo: Biden will play for high stakes on European trip Senate hurdles slow bill to limit trade with Russia A more unified House GOP aims to get everyone on same page New SEC climate rule leaves progressives wanting more Democrats press Biden to extend freeze on student loan payments Lobbying world Majority believes public schools on wrong track: poll