The Hill Articles: March 30, 2022

Chris Rock says he’s ‘still kind of processing’ Oscars in first comments since slap Senators shrinking size of COVID deal amid disagreements Trevor Reed’s parents meet with Biden at White House Welcome to the new TheHill.com Academy begins disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith Democrats take aim at Big Oil in lead up to midterms DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe expands to rally preparations, conspiracies: report WHO unveils plan to end global COVID-19 emergency in 2022 Health Care — Biden presses Congress on COVID funding A bipartisan path forward for child care Labor complaints hang over Amazon union election Joe Rogan: I’ll quit podcasting if I have to ‘walk on eggshells’ Lawsuit against construction of Obama Presidential Center tossed by judge Uranium industry is the latest to hop on the bandwagon taking advantage of tragedy in Ukraine  On The Money — Labor market flashes strength ahead of jobs report Hillicon Valley — Amazon union vote kicks off in NY CDC drops travel warnings for cruise ships Defense & National Security — New Putin-Russia tensions emerge Hope fades for resolution as Russia orders fresh strikes Reimagining green jobs Psaki, Jean-Pierre absences give others White House audition A new federal framework to improve patient access and health equity House passes bill to bolster reporting of sexual assaults on public transit Texas A&M offers Ukrainian students full tuition and room and board Trump’s push for Russian dirt on Biden is latest GOP headache Adam Smith: Ukraine was a ‘wake-up call’ for threats from China, elsewhere Arizona governor signs bills banning gender-affirming care, trans student athletes McCarthy: Cawthorn had ‘no evidence’ for orgy allegations, has ‘got to turn himself around’ Apple, Meta turned over user data to hackers using forged requests: report Hoyer: Vote on contempt charges against Trump aides expected next week Arizona governor signs ban on abortions after 15 weeks Commission to review 750 Confederacy-linked military items for renaming Energy & Environment — Biden to order ramped-up EV battery production The Memo: Border surge spells trouble for Biden, Democrats  Equilibrium/Sustainability — Big parks make Americans the happiest  4 in 10 Americans blame Biden administration policies for gas prices: poll Pentagon says Russia sends 1,000 fighters from military contractor to Donbas region War should be a moral action, not a hasty decision  Capitol Police chief says staffing shortages are delaying Capitol reopening Army secretary says now is ‘most dangerous security environment’ in 25 years Nationwide switch to electric vehicles could save more than 100,000 lives Putin’s nuclear risk: The stability that characterized the Cold War stand-off may no longer exist US says Putin feels ‘misled’ by Russian military Peters predicts Democrats will hold Senate: ‘Confident on 50 and shooting for 52 or more’ Biden to invoke Defense Production Act for electric vehicle battery materials House Democratic super PAC unleashes over $100 million ad blitz Contracted airport workers to hold nationwide protests over low wages Biden administration assessing end of Title 42 Regulatory enforcement is our best weapon against cyberwar Oscars co-host: ‘Gross’ to let Will Smith stay at awards after slap White House rips Trump for urging Putin to release dirt on Hunter Biden The 10 states hit hardest by high gas prices The Hill’s Campaign Report — Democrats’ redistricting rollercoaster Biden budget proposes $9.8 billion for national PrEP program Biden’s nursing homes proposal ignores COVID risks and increases costs Second COVID boosters now available at Walgreens, Rite Aid House to vote Thursday on bill to cap cost of insulin Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sues The Athletic, former reporter over sexual assault claims Waymo testing driverless cars on streets in San Francisco Senators meet with members of Ukrainian Parliament Biden amps up pressure on Congress to pass stalled COVID aid Oklahoma governor signs transgender sports bill Second European country refusing to sanction Russia — a challenge to democracy Pentagon official says US sending Ukraine 100 Switchblade drones Biden seeks to meet parents of former Marine detained in Russia Poll finds Biden at lowest approval point yet in Arizona Texas high school student pressured to write Pledge of Allegiance awarded $90K Inflation is making it harder for Americans to afford necessary expenses, survey finds Rand Paul cuts deal on Russia trade bill CNN: ‘Realistic chance’ Hunter Biden could be indicted Job training programs failing to track outcomes by race: study We are pleading with lawmakers: Make hazing a felony Florida warns synthetic opioid more powerful than fentanyl is popping up around the state Senators urge UN to kick Russia off human rights council Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, ‘stepping away’ from acting, family says Buttigieg: Greene’s remarks on his marriage show plan to ‘divide and demonize and demoralize’ Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas Durant holds double-digit lead in Alabama Senate race: poll Boebert, GOP lawmakers introduce resolution honoring second-place swimmer in Lia Thomas race Battles, campaigns and strategy: The next 90 days in Ukraine Busch beer heiress joins US Senate race in Missouri Biden tells Zelensky US will give Ukraine $500 million in budget aid The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Jackson to be confirmed without historic tiebreaker Expect chaos in Ukraine to guide the markets for the foreseeable future WATCH LIVE: White House press briefing Most US adults oppose anti-LGBTQ+ education policies, new research shows House sends bipartisan cyber crime bill to Biden Thirty minutes of exercise may reduce depression symptoms, study finds Ginsburg’s judicial robe, collars to be donated to Smithsonian WATCH LIVE: Top health officials testify before House panel on COVID-19 response Ginni Thomas is not the first spouse of a Supreme Court justice to make headlines Elliot Page’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’ character to come out as transgender Funeral held for Fox News cameraman who died in Ukraine Florida secures $860M from CVS, pharmaceutical companies to settle opioid case Red Sox announce plans for carbon neutral Fenway Park Facebook paid GOP firm to run campaign against TikTok: report US issues sanctions on Iran’s missile program amid nuclear talks Biden receives second COVID-19 booster shot Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Will Smith ‘perpetuated stereotypes’ against Black people with slap Back in the safe space of Hollywood scandal WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 measures COVID deaths up 40 percent worldwide as cases drop: WHO Army soldier killed in ‘incident’ involving two helicopters Britain: Russian units suffering losses, forced to leave Ukraine to resupply McConnell blasts ‘clumsy bullying’ amid Thomas scrutiny At least 2M children forced to flee Ukraine: UNICEF Virginia Democrat sees ‘overtones’ of Watergate in missing Jan. 6 phone logs Russia accused of more attacks in Ukraine despite promises New SEC climate rules will hurt small investors the most Senate Republicans ramping up focus on border crossings More than $600M in cryptocurrency stolen in video game hack Amy Schumer says she’s ‘triggered and traumatized’ by Oscars slap Proxy hearing sparks institutional conversation  Workers’ positive drug tests highest since 2001: report RNC releases video campaign hitting Biden over border encounters Washington’s potential hidden ace in rift with Russia: Kazakhstan New law in reporting cyber breaches seen as overdue first step Poll finds support for candidates who support police funding, oil and gas expansion March private-sector jobs increased by 455,000: ADP Eating two servings of this fruit weekly can reduce risk of heart disease How are we still subsidizing climate change? Rising: March 30, 2022 White House to launch ‘one-stop shop’ website for COVID-19 resources Israeli forces arrest 5 in connection with deadly shooting On Putin, the president simply said what everyone was thinking ‘Holy grail’ political button sets auction record, selling for $185K America’s major metro areas are shrinking Collins to back Jackson for Supreme Court More Americans worried about energy costs, availability: poll US astronaut ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule West needs to focus on semiconductor trust, right now Webb: Politics over policing 2 in 3 in new poll support Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination Mellman: Why is Putin popular? 4 million have fled Ukraine in ‘massive humanitarian crisis,’ UN says Fewer Americans say they are ‘thriving’ compared to a year ago: Gallup Biden’s budget won’t save Democrats The SEC tries its hand at climate policy Budowsky: What JFK would tell Democrats about midterms and Joe Manchin Chernihiv governor: No let-up in Russian attacks despite claims How intelligence is helping to win the unthinkable war with Russia Sandy Hook families reject Alex Jones settlement offer America is rallying to support Ukrainians California group votes to limit reparations to slave descendants The Hill’s Morning Report: Can Ukraine and Russia make a cease-fire deal? Political battle lines form on Clarence Thomas  House GOP campaign arm adds new seats to target list Collins, Romney, Murkowski emerge as Supreme Court swing votes Murkowski faces big test with primary challenge looming Progressive candidates seek distance from label Confident GOP tells its candidates to not become complacent Lobbying world Energy Department announces new standards for federal buildings Become an in-demand ethical hacker with this $49 course bundle What is it about cryptocurrency and NFTs? Journalist says Lia Thomas’s pursuit to be ‘authentic’ self ‘shouldn’t come at a cost’ to women’s sports Ungar-Sargon: Chris Wallace criticism of Fox News ‘not worthy of respect’ Ungar-Sargon: Hunter Biden allegations show why U.S. needs right wing commentators