The Hill Articles: March 28, 2022

GOP shoots down Thomas recusal as scrutiny grows Tennessee governor requests $500 million for new Titans stadium Trump issues statement claiming hole-in-one on Florida course Oil depot hit by missile attack in western Ukraine Pelosi: ‘I fear for our democracy’ if Republicans win House Romney planning ‘a much deeper dive’ on Jackson after opposing her for appeals court El Salvador officials arrest 1K gang members after wave of killings Jan. 6 panel votes to advance contempt proceedings for Navarro, Scavino Newsom issues order tightening water conservation amid worsening drought DNC leaders discuss possible changes to presidential nominating calendar House Oversight launches probe into Credit Suisse ties to Russian oligarchs Will Smith apologizes for striking Chris Rock at the Oscars Biden’s ‘careless remark’ on Putin incenses GOP House passes bill to honor Ginsburg and O’Connor with Capitol statues 5 things to know about Biden’s more centered ’23 budget plans Hillicon Valley – Biden budget boosts antitrust funding Collins to have follow-up call with Ketanji Brown Jackson As field offices reopen, President Biden needs to prioritize Social Security On The Money — Inside Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget Energy & Environment — Biden seeks nearly $2 billion funding boost for EPA Leon Panetta: ‘All of us share moral outrage about Putin’ Equilibrium/Sustainability — Musk’s Starlink now aiding Ukrainian military strikes Scores detained, dozens of guns seized in Florida amid spring break violence Defense & National Security — Russia sends warnings to the West Health Care — Biden budget preps for next pandemic MIT reinstating standardized testing requirements Biden muddies line with Vladimir Putin Pilot lawsuit to end mask mandate is revealing, but unnecessary Pressley on Oscars slap: ‘I don’t endorse violence in any form’ Pelosi extends proxy voting through mid-May Disney pledges to help repeal Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Top GOP Intel lawmaker says Biden’s Putin comment complicates ending Ukraine conflict Three dead, others hospitalized in massive pileup in Pennsylvania Fred Smith steps down as FedEx CEO Biden risking new wars with Iran ‘diplomacy’ — and our Middle East allies know it Kremlin: Russia-China relations best ever Biden budget accelerates shift from Trump policies on immigration The time for American natural gas is now Feds to probe allegations Asian solar manufacturers skirted tariffs Oscars criticized for leaving Bob Saget out of in memoriam segment The US-Europe transatlantic partnership is showing its resilience Biden proposes funding boost for federal antitrust enforcers About half of US water ‘too polluted’ for swimming, fishing or drinking, report finds California grocery workers authorize possible strike amid negotiations Judiciary chair calls on Justice Thomas to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases CDC lowers COVID travel warning for India Musk giving ‘serious thought’ to building Twitter rival Jill Biden marks Cesar Chavez Day at immigration ceremony in California To prevail in midterms, Democratic donors should help unseat centrists who undermined Biden’s agenda Hochul commits $600M in taxpayer funds for new Buffalo Bills stadium Trump Organization ordered to comply with New York attorney general’s subpoena in next month Chernobyl workers say unprotected Russians kicked up radioactive dust in toxic zone Academy announces ‘formal review’ into Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping incident Congress tries to shut off China’s corporate money spigot Environmental organizations unveil ‘Green New Deal pledge’ for 2022 candidates Biden: Putin comments were an expression of ‘moral outrage,’ not policy change Democratic governors dole out checks amid reelection bids Jason Momoa says he’s ‘shocked’ Will Smith slapped Chris Rock Russian oligarch, Ukrainian negotiators had symptoms of suspected poisoning: report Whoopi Goldberg: Will Smith ‘snapped’ but won’t lose Oscar Howard Stern: ‘Will Smith and Trump are the same guy’ TikTok unsafe for moderators screening traumatic content, lawsuit alleges GOP lawmakers turn Will Smith’s slap into anti-Biden memes Schools need emergency plans of action for student enrollment shifts CNN anchor ‘a little embarrassed’ having to talk about Will Smith slap NASA is officially tracking over 5K planets beyond our solar system Massive new wind farm goes online in Oklahoma Putin’s environmental crimes Germany may make displaying ‘Z’ in support of Ukraine invasion criminal: report Hochul leads Cuomo by 8 points in hypothetical match-up: poll The most stressed Americans live in these states More than 100 killed in Kyiv, including 4 children: mayor Pentagon sends Growler electronic warfare aircraft to Germany Almost 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine: UN LA’s first woman, first LGBTQ+ Fire Chief sworn in Oscars sees rating bump as slap reverberates worldwide Fauci to address graduates at Roger Williams University Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed into law Russia’s top independent newspaper suspends publication Agent: Whitmer kidnapping defendants ‘excited’ about videos showing powerful explosives Apple TV+ becomes first streaming service to win best picture Oscar People’s Convoy moving from DC to California, organizer says A third of Americans say pandemic had ‘very negative effect’ on children’s mental health North Korea’s Kim stresses ‘formidable striking capabilities’ after latest missile test The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Biden raises eyebrows with Putin comments China begins most extensive lockdown in years to control Shanghai outbreak Do we really need a law that bans discrimination based on hairstyles? Sunny Hostin: Will Smith slap of Chris Rock was a display of ‘toxic masculinity’ Mayor says Ukrainian forces have retaken Kyiv suburb of Irpin Biden budget proposal includes nearly $2 billion increase for EPA Colorado officials declare ‘year-round’ fire season Stop overregulating nursing and let the free labor market work Watch live: White House to hold press briefing Judge rules Trump’s efforts to overturn election likely criminal G-7 to reject Russia’s demand to pay for natural gas in rubles, Germany says Watch: Weekend stories you might have missed Will Smith slapping Chris Rock becomes most shocking moment in Oscar history Musk reports testing positive for COVID-19: ‘I supposedly have it again’ Ex-House lawmakers mount comeback bids History is rhyming in Ukraine Prosecutors gathering evidence about Hunter Biden’s foreign income: report Meeting between Putin, Zelensky would be ‘counterproductive’ right now, top Russian diplomat says Taliban requiring beards, dress code for government workers: reports Walmart ending cigarette sales in some locations: report Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with tax hikes, spending boosts Biden proposes $81.7 billion in spending to prepare for future pandemics Biden unveils $813 billion spending request for defense, national security Watch live: Biden announces budget for fiscal 2023 First openly transgender person appointed judge in California Washington state sets target to end gas car sales by 2030 Zelensky: ‘Victory is being able to save as many lives as possible’ Justice Thomas participates remotely in oral arguments amid ongoing scrutiny Why Sarah Palin is still with us Timken invokes Lia Thomas in new Ohio Senate ad Will Smith a ‘narcissistic madman,’ comparable to Trump, tweets O’Donnell Video of alleged mistreatment of Russian prisoners to be investigated, Kremlin says ‘Frozen tsunami’ batters Wisconsin homes Rent prices hit record high for major US cities Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a tragic reminder that kleptocracy kills Russians have left Chernobyl workers’ town, mayor says Kremlin calls Biden’s Putin statement ‘alarming’ Jane Campion becomes third woman to win the best director Oscar Ukraine officials blame Russian ‘provocations’ for not opening humanitarian corridors Once the smoke clears, what’s next for Ukraine and Russia? Rising: March 28, 2022 Cawthorn claims people in DC have invited him to orgy, done cocaine in front of him Heineken joins companies exiting Russia The government cracking down on social media won’t make kids less sad Moscow calls on Russian media to ignore Zelensky interview 85 percent of Americans concerned US will be drawn into Ukraine, Russia conflict: poll US and NATO must reverse strategy of surrender with Ukraine Zelensky stresses territorial integrity ahead of negotiations Academy Awards denounces violence after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock Virginia court ruling a welcome sign in fight to end race-based school admissions The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden: `No’ policy for Russia regime change This week: House set to vote on marijuana legalization bill Juan Williams: The GOP shows its true face Supreme Court fight shows GOP wants to steer clear of Trump House poised to pass bill legalizing marijuana How do you convince a skeptical public to get a fourth shot? Chris Rock declining to file police report over Oscars incident: LAPD FLOTUS praises ‘CODA’ on best picture win Will Smith’s Oscars slap sets off political, entertainment worlds Ayanna Pressley apparently deletes tweet praising Will Smith at Oscars