The Hill Articles: March 29, 2022

US, Russia, China, Pakistan to meet over Afghanistan Trump urges Putin to release dirt on Hunter Biden Trump says he’s uninterested in being Speaker if GOP retakes House Perdue says he ‘misunderstood’ Trump supporters’ ‘lock him up’ chants about Kemp JD Vance: Greene ‘did nothing wrong’ by attending white nationalist conference Florida billboards urge people to ‘say gay’ after state’s controversial new bill Biden administration boosts support for antitrust efforts Need for workers, quits rate hold at record strength Russian internet regulator announces fines against Google for ‘dissemination of false content’ Jared Kushner expected to sit for interview with Jan. 6 panel this week: reports Health Care — Second booster shots get the go-ahead Susan Collins to make Supreme Court decision ‘relatively soon’ Putin’s actions in Ukraine are spilling north On The Money — Russia’s war could spike global food prices Energy & Environment — Oil companies rebuff House chairman Now is the time to drive investment and nearshore production to the US and Central America White House: Biden will receive second booster if doctor recommends it Defense & National Security — Officials skeptical Russia reducing military campaign Manchin shoots down Biden’s new billionaire tax plan  Equilibrium/Sustainability — Salmon disappearing into North Pacific ‘black box’ DHS outlines response to potential spring influx at border US using Ukraine as cover to lock us into fossil fuels for years to come Hillicon Valley — DOJ throws weight behind antitrust bill Staten Island Amazon workers chart their own path in union drive Lawmakers warn US could lose EV, AV race How to spot disinformation around the war in Ukraine Ukraine fighting Russian Goliath: Why dictators are so bad at war Foo Fighters announce tour cancellations after ‘staggering loss’ of drummer US national security official to travel to India to discuss Russia response Five things to know about omicron subvariant BA.2 Ocasio-Cortez: Lack of Latino representation ‘really disgraceful’ Four European countries to expel Russian diplomats over espionage claims FTC sues Intuit over TurboTax ‘free’ filing ad campaign Bipartisan group of senators requests specifics on defense aid provided to Ukraine SEC’s decision on climate disclosures will have unintended consequences  Ukraine opens first investigation into claims of rape against Russian soldiers Research finds most adults support trans rights – but it depends on where they get their news Ukraine-Russia peace talks fraught with uncertainty DeSantis: Disney ‘crossed the line’ with criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Taxpayer support for Federal Home Loan Banks is no longer justified Ginni Thomas texts leave GOP lawmakers scrambling  HHS’s Rachel Levine: Transgender identity ‘doesn’t have to define who I am’ Senate climate hawks announce 500-day energy independence plan Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime Activision Blizzard settles federal sexual harassment case for $18 million Shaheen says she has ‘agreement in principle’ with Collins on bill to lower insulin costs Journalists detail how propaganda is convincing Russians ‘there is no alternative to Putin’ Pentagon says Russia ‘repositioning’ troops in Ukraine following claim of reducing military campaign Lawmakers pay tribute to late GOP Rep. Don Young lying in state in Capitol Gunman kills 5 in Tel Aviv suburb Biden White House won’t assert executive privilege over Kushner testimony Pennsylvania lawmakers advance ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports Florida teacher: ‘I don’t want to have to hide’ my personal life from my students McConnell sidesteps question on Jan. 6 call from Trump Will Kamala Harris rank as one of the worst VPs in history? FDA halts COVID-19 antibody treatment for some states Renewable energy agency head says only ‘radical action’ will accomplish transition CDC data suggests mRNA booster for J&J vaccine recipients Schumer says Thomas should recuse himself Concern for COVID-19, pandemic precautions falls further: poll 21 states file lawsuit against federal mask mandate on transportation Raskin ‘very curious’ about reported gap in Trump phone records on Jan. 6 In Ukraine, a ray of hope Biden’s candor a dual-edge sword on world stage Jim Carrey: Will Smith should have been arrested over Oscars slap States must target water infrastructure funds to urban, rural areas with real need: lawmakers Ukraine warns negotiators not to eat or drink at Russia talks over poison concerns Twitter data indicates most of country backs Chris Rock after Oscars spat with Will Smith Biden pays respects to late GOP Rep. Don Young at Capitol FDA skeptical of benefits from experimental ALS drug The global crisis of COVID orphanhood Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March despite inflation Oregon ends residency rule for medically assisted suicide Biden skeptical of Russian claims it will reduce military assault in Ukraine Prosecutor: Driver who killed 4 homeless people was drunk Education Secretary says he will be ‘monitoring’ Florida’s new ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law for civil rights violations Capitol rioter who struck officer with Confederate flag pleads guilty NJ gym owner running for Congress facing drunken driving charge Senate advances Fed nominee Cook past committee deadlock DeSantis calls for special session after vetoing congressional map ICON Park pushes to suspend 2 rides after death of 14-year-old boy Ketanji Brown Jackson and the burden of firstness Putin spokesman: Biden comment in Poland a ‘personal insult’ Rhetorical cleanups pile up for an emotionally undisciplined Biden Watch live: Biden signs anti-lynching bill into law Spotify rolls out COVID-19 ‘content advisory’ on podcast episodes Don Lemon: Criticism of Biden’s Putin comments ‘media manufactured’ The US needs a human rights-focused child care agenda The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump’s missing Jan. 6 call logs raise questions Jill Biden’s community college receives bomb threat South Dakota House investigation panel says state attorney general should not be impeached Nebraska lawmaker apologizes for debunked litter box claim Don Young: A conservative who believed in the House Top commander in Europe: US not ‘currently training’ Ukrainian forces in Poland Bennet, Portman introduce bill to use seized Russian assets for Ukrainian relief Ukrainians are refugees, but our laws don’t consider them such Blinken skeptical of latest Russia, Ukraine talks Natural Resources chair says three oil execs refusing to testify Administration now requiring coronavirus vaccines for some undocumented migrants McCarthy to speak to Cawthorn after orgy comment sparks GOP frustration No. 2 GOP senator to oppose Supreme Court nominee Taylor Swift to receive honorary doctorate from NYU and speak at commencement Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘healing’ after Oscars slap Immigration highlights the problem of when presidents act like kings Former Honduras president to be extradited to US to face drug trafficking charges Omicron subvariant BA.2 now dominant strain in the US: CDC NFL to require female or minority offensive coach on every team Seoul: N. Korea fired old ICBM, not new big one, last week Biden’s plan to ‘tax the rich’ unlikely to stop with billionaires Watch live: White House to hold press briefing Manchin: GOP treatment of Jackson ‘disgraceful,’ ’embarrassing’ Poll finds GOP favored to win House; has 6-point lead over Democrats FDA authorizes second booster shot for people age 50 and up Russian oligarch Abramovich seen at Ukraine peace talks in Turkey after poisoning claims Attention America: There’s an asylum iceberg dead ahead California lawmakers advance bill allowing election workers to hide addresses White House communications director to give press briefing Chris Rock ticket sales see spike after Will Smith slap First Latina justice sworn in on California’s Supreme Court January 6 panel loses patience as contempt claims pile up Watch live: Biden, Singapore prime minister make joint statement Putin’s intimidation of the West in Ukraine provides a roadmap for China on Taiwan Queen Elizabeth joins family members for memorial service honoring Prince Philip DOJ endorses antitrust legislation aimed at Big Tech Ukrainian military internet provider suffers cyberattack Nearly 5,000 people killed in Mariupol during invasion, officials say Ukrainian officials: 12 killed in strike on Mykolaiv government office building Condé Nast employees announce they’ve unionized Tim Ryan launches $3.3 million ad buy Academic freedom is under assault — we have a sacred duty to protect it Maryland state Sen. Will Smith mistaken for actor after Oscars slap: ‘You gotta laugh’ Rising: March 29, 2022 Alec Baldwin compares Oscars to ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ after onstage slap Poll: Trump leads Biden, Harris in 2024 match-ups Ocasio-Cortez to Clarence Thomas: Resign or face impeachment 70 percent of voters want more punitive measures against Russia: poll Inflation tops list of issues for voters ahead of midterms: poll The next step: Push the Russians back Mick Mulvaney hired by CBS Russia accuses US of leading massive cyber campaign Signs of hope emerge in Russia-Ukraine peace talks An open border invites hatred into our own backyard  Feehery: The gang that couldn’t shoot straight White House records reportedly show seven-hour gap in Trump’s phone logs US–India relations: Back to a not-so-bright future? NATO’s dilemmas can’t be solved with more money and forces 20 people being fined over parties held by UK’s Johnson, staff COVID deaths at lowest point since last summer Ukraine, Russia hold first face-to-face talks in two weeks Inflation tops Americans’ economic concerns: Gallup Where’s the ambassador to Ukraine? The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden touts record US military budget, swipes anew at Putin White House ‘billionaire tax’ shadows other more powerful tax changes The Memo: Biden tries to retract his gift to Putin Biden moves to campaign mode with billionaire tax plan Russia invasion fuels fear of American food price hikes Envoy says US seeks to ensure Putin suffers ‘strategic failure’ Untangling supply chains for those in need US looks to increase metals imports for EV batteries GOP headaches grow as infighting roils Senate primaries Bottom line ​​Learn to code for less than $30 with this comprehensive bootcamp for beginners Learn how to use Facebook to grow your business