The Hill Articles: March 24, 2022

This air duster is a more eco-friendly way to clean your electronics Indulge your creative side with this $35 digital art bundle YouTube removes CPAC content for violating ‘election integrity policy’ Rep. Fortenberry found guilty of lying to FBI Manchin restarts talks with other Democrats on climate, social spending bill: report Judge rules 12 Virginia families with immunocompromised kids can ask schools to require masks Briahna Joy Gray discusses nationalizing the oil industry BlackRock CEO says Russian invasion of Ukraine has ‘put an end’ to globalization Male birth control pill found to be 99 percent effective in mice: research Defense & National Security — Biden huddles with allies in Europe On The Money — Unemployment claims at lowest level since late 1960s Michigan school board votes out president for allegedly choking, punching board member EU reaches agreement on landmark tech regulation legislation Hillicon Valley — New York taxis coming to Uber These states have suspended gas tax amid record prices Health Care — Romney says he’s making progress on COVID aid McCarthy confident GOP conference will make him Speaker if Republicans win back House Energy & Environment — Biden walks tightrope on oil industry messaging More than 400,000 Ukrainians taken to Russia against their will, official says Second Texas grand jury declines to indict Watson DOJ charges former Russian government employees for hacking energy sectors Equilibrium/Sustainability — Tropical forests help cool the whole planet The US and EU must unite to stop Putin Connecticut becomes latest state to suspend gas tax Five of the most memorable moments from Jackson’s confirmation hearings McCarthy says GOP will win control of House: ‘It’s not going to be a five-seat majority’ Pivotal week kicks off for Amazon unionization campaigns Ginni Thomas sent Mark Meadows texts urging efforts to overturn election: report Biden warns of ‘real’ food shortage risk over Russia’s invasion into Ukraine Turn up the economic heat on Putin DOJ suing Texas county over alleged discriminatory redistricting plan Arizona legislature passes 15-week abortion ban Blinken to travel to the Middle East and North Africa next week Sweden, Finland participate in NATO military exercises Witness says Whitmer kidnapping plotters were prepared to use grenade launcher, machine gun Fighter jet flown by son of Oklahoma AG candidate crashes in Louisiana Arizona House sends bills banning gender-affirming care, transgender athletes to governor’s desk Sanders introduces bill targeting MLB’s antitrust exemption Does China win betting on losers? Michigan expands mandatory reporters after Nassar abuse Marijuana legalization bill nears House floor vote next week Creator of TheBlackVault.com says Pentagon holding back secrets on UFOs Sunrise Movement looks to bolster progressives in Pennsylvania, North Carolina McConnell to vote against Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination Study finds microplastics in human blood for the first time Ice-T jokes he got robbed at the gas pump UN atomic watchdog hoping to send some staff to Ukraine The Defense Production Act won’t bring us supply-chain security House GOP keeps Trump at arm’s length as it hones midterm strategy Snake Island sailors who shouted viral phrase at Russian warship freed in prisoner swap Fox News tops cable ratings during Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings Pandemic caused many Black and Latino students to cancel their college plans, study says Omicron lasts longer on surfaces and skin than previous variants: studies Georgia voters file legal challenge on Greene’s candidacy over Capitol riot Google allowing search users to book health care appointments Managing the Covid/Ukraine inflation  Autopsy: Driver in fatal Las Vegas crash had cocaine, PCP in system Hillary Clinton says Albright ‘understood viscerally the value of freedom’ Alleged Microsoft, Okta hackers arrested in UK Texas Democrat speeding up departure from Congress A plea for remembrance as Ukraine faces horror Biden has sharp response to reporter: ‘You’re playing a game with me’ Biden hints he may visit Ukrainian refugees while in Poland Nearly a third of young adults live in a multigenerational home Trump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC over Russian collusion allegations Biden: ‘I’d be very fortunate’ to run against Trump in 2024 Renault suspends production at Moscow plant after Zelensky speech World Trade Organization denies Belarus application for membership Supreme Court rules against college official’s challenge to censure Another stimulus check could help fight inflation but a fourth is unlikely, experts say Waters asks corporate America for details on Russia exodus White House to host spring garden tours for first time in two years Supreme Court allows religious touch in execution chamber  Koch Industries defends decision to continue business in Russia New York City mayor exempts athletes, performers from vaccine mandate Jan. 6 panel seeking contempt for Scavino, Navarro Biden ‘hopeful’ China won’t help Russia Most Republicans say they’re voting ‘against Biden’ this year: poll Voters split evenly in backing GOP, Democrats in midterms: poll Stop treating Russia as a normal member of the international system Investigators begin examining cockpit voice recorder from crashed Chinese passenger jet Biden says he supports removing Russia from G-20 GOP shoots down Supreme Court boycott Russia vows harsh response to Poland’s expulsion of diplomats UK court says Dubai ruler domestically abused his ex-wife G7 leaders warn Russia against chemical, biological, nuclear weapons Questlove says he once mistook Obama for Postmates delivery person White House Easter Egg Roll returns after two COVID-canceled years University of Michigan settling students’ sexual abuse lawsuit California moves to regulate ‘Erin Brockovich chemical,’ but she says it’s not enough Alex Jones skips second deposition in Sandy Hook case Boston launching office dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ residents Congress should support a ‘fix’ to the Development Finance Corporation UN approves resolution blaming Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis White House has team in place to respond to potential chemical weapons use by Russia WATCH LIVE: Biden holds press conference from NATO headquarters Second grand jury takes up case against Deshaun Watson Miami Beach bans alcohol sales after 6 p.m. in response to spring break violence Somali lawmaker among 48 killed in suicide bombing at polling station Biden to ask for $813B in defense, national security spending: report Congress needs to support EPA’s environmental protection infrastructure Bill Murray to launch biographical NFT collection 2021 emissions surge leaves less than 10 years to avoid 1.5 degree warming: study Supreme Court silent on Thomas health status  Romney working on GOP counteroffer to new Dem COVID-19 funding plan The Hill’s 12:30 Report – US intensifies Russian sanctions, accepts 100K Ukrainian refugees New York City taxis to be added to Uber app Kansas Senate advances anti-LGBTQ+ legislation How the Russian people can end Putin’s war Texas AG says Austin school district’s Pride Week is ‘breaking state laws’ Pentagon: Russian defense officials have declined to take multiple calls from US counterparts People with depression, anxiety may benefit most from exercise ACLU sues DHS, says Muslim Americans questioned about faith at border Advocacy groups: Title 42 ‘undermines our trust in the administration’ Report calls for US action over China’s push to shut Taiwan out of international organizations Trump lawyer urges appeals court to block House from getting tax returns US lawyer says he’s been deported after release from Hong Kong prison Seven Virginia children hospitalized after purportedly sharing sleeping pills Man dies after crashing into 11-foot alligator in Florida: police Queen hoping to attend Prince Philip’s memorial service: report Taxing de minimis imports is a gift to big business Russian defense chief resurfaces Biden discusses North Korean missile launch with Japanese prime minister Bill Clinton: Zelensky has been ‘amazing’ Madeleine Albright: The indispensable American GOP pressures DHS over Title 42 withdrawal Russian troop fatalities in Ukraine nearing losses over 10 years in Afghanistan Albright’s trailblazing legacy includes a path towards leadership for women Ukrainian pilots say Russia controls ‘very little part’ of Ukrainian sky Jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks at European Council summit Infowars host Alex Jones fails to appear for Sandy Hook deposition WaPo: Senate GOP has treated Jackson ‘worse’ than Democrats treated Kavanaugh How can we make communities safer? Listen to residents first  Arrest made in fatal Arkansas car show shooting Analysis: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could impact midterms Ukrainian official says facial recognition being used to ID dead Russians Directors Guild pulls backing of ‘Rust’ producer’s new movie over safety concerns FDA declines to approve lung cancer drug Zelensky accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs Ex-Georgetown coach dishes on the best tennis players on Supreme Court What US intelligence got wrong on Ukraine Nation’s largest four-year university system drops SAT, ACT from admission requirements Ukraine says Russian landing ship destroyed WHO: Omicron BA.2 sub variant now prevalent globally Biden touts steps to bolster NATO’s collective defense Publisher pulls Anne Frank book after criticism from historians, academics Bill Clinton: Albright stressed defense of Ukraine in last call US, allies working to provide anti-ship missiles to Ukraine Free speech under attack — at two law schools House chair presses FDA on ‘delayed response’ to contaminated baby formula Biden, world leaders to announce natural gas plan for Europe: report 15,000 civilians illegally deported from Mariupol to Moscow, officials say Here’s how coffee may be good for your heart Meghan to host Spotify podcast to subvert labels that hold women back US announces sanctions on Russian lawmakers, defense companies UN says over 1,000 civilians killed in Ukraine Arizona is first state to offer digital driver’s license on iPhone The irony of China’s rise: It’s fueled by capitalism Rising: March 24, 2022 Jamaica wants to be independent, prime minister tells Prince William, Duchess Kate WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks at G-7 leaders meeting US to accept up to 100K Ukrainian refugees Stefanik says Putin ‘is committing genocide’ Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Without fear or favor Zelensky calls for more NATO military support: ‘We want to survive’ UK’s Johnson: Putin has ‘crossed the red line into barbarism’ Sanctioned Russian billionaire played role in early Ukraine talks, Kremlin says WATCH LIVE: Senate to hear from witnesses on fourth day of Jackson confirmation hearings NATO chief to stay on for extra year Majority in new poll thinks Biden lacks toughness in response to Russian invasion Wing, engine parts found from Chinese airliner crash Ted Cruz’s new McCarthyism North Korea tests first ICBM since 2017 Russian journalist killed in Kyiv shelling Zelensky calls for worldwide show of support as leaders meet NATO summit to address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine underway Why we need a 2023 budget deal right now — and how to get it The Hill’s Morning Report – Tensions rise at Jackson hearing Mariupol signals chilling future of Putin’s war on Ukraine Multinationals find quickly exiting Russia isn’t so easy Biden sends mixed signals to oil industry Biden administration calls for steps to increase Native American voter turnout White House avoids Trump attacks on Russia-Ukraine Learn the world’s most popular programming language online This HEPA air purifier can help you breathe easier DHS implements rule to streamline asylum applications Dems plow toward Supreme Court vote after testy hearing