The Hill Articles: March 31, 2022

Official review found Jan. 6 White House phone records complete: report Zelensky: Two Ukrainian generals dismissed for being ‘traitors’ Tennessee House advances bill adding penalties to transgender athlete ban Paul McCartney urges Starbucks to end plant-based milk surcharge Authorities were prepared to arrest Will Smith following slap, Oscars producer says Jayapal: Federal protections for trans kids ‘cannot wait any longer’ Navy to name ship after Ginsburg Washington creates nation’s first statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people Energy & Environment — Biden announces largest-ever oil reserve release Hillicon Valley — Amazon’s Alabama union results too close to call Health Care — Congress closes in on COVID relief, insulin price cap Defense & National Security — Biden facing ire over defense budget On The Money — Crypto draws scrutiny amid Russia conflict Equilibrium/Sustainability — ‘Love hormone’ keeps the peace among captive lions Close the gaps: Democrats are looking for a message — try this Trump wanted a piece of White House photographer’s book: report Jan. 6 committee member: Jared Kushner interview ‘really valuable’ U.S. troops deployed to Europe after Russian invasion to stay in place ‘a while longer’ Biden honors Transgender Day of Visibility Marijuana smoke secondhand exposure even more dangerous than secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds Forecasters predict another active hurricane season Biden appoints NBA star Chris Paul, actor Taraji P. Henson to HBCUs advisory board House set to pass marijuana legalization Friday House passes bill to cap the cost of insulin D.C. police find 5 fetuses in home of anti-abortion activist charged with federal crimes EPA upholds Trump decision not to regulate chemical linked to fetal brain damage Wisconsin Assembly, Speaker found in contempt over election review records LA sheriff opts out of Los Angeles Times endorsement process Secret video shows government’s fake newscast about nuclear strike on Indianapolis Staten Island Amazon union leading after first day of vote count People’s Convoy leaves DC, headed for California Senate confirms Biden’s special envoy to combat antisemitism More than 161,000 lbs. of peanut butter recalled over possible stainless steel fragments Washington Commanders deny financial improprieties Alabama Amazon union election too close to call Why insulin prices are troublingly high Judge strikes down New York congressional, legislative maps This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill US lethal aid shipments to Ukraine ‘already arriving,’ Pentagon says Conflicting reports emerge after Academy said it asked Will Smith to leave the Oscars Albright leaves a living legacy of bipartisanship on international religious freedom Different COVID variants may give rise to different long COVID symptoms: study DOJ warns state attorneys general that blocking access to gender-affirming care violates US law Chicago to offer prepaid gas cards to residents amid skyrocketing gas prices Tillis endorses Cawthorn’s primary challenger Removing time from Putin’s side Advocacy groups push for ban on NDAs tied to government subsidies Senate finalizing $10 billion deal on coronavirus aid Ariana Grande launches fundraiser for trans youth on Transgender Day of Visibility OPEC+ sticks to modest oil supply increase despite high prices ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider visits White House for Transgender Day of Visibility What’s going on with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine 1 in 5 adults has invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency: poll Ukraine to receive more military aid from Britain, allies Afghan people selling children, body parts amid economic crisis DC mayor introduces $10M plan to help increase Black homeownership Trio of lawmakers introduces legislation tackling gender inequality in collegiate athletics A three-step plan for ending war in Ukraine and averting World War III Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary wide open with half of voters undecided: poll Poll: Fetterman leads Lamb by double digits in Pennsylvania Oscars slap leads to dozens of FCC complaints Biden says Putin seems to be self-isolating Red states rush to restrict abortion rights Climate activist Greta Thunberg releasing ‘The Climate Book’ Biden’s spending plan will further fuel inflation Young women are closing the gender wage gap in some U.S. cities, research shows Tearful Craig Melvin confirms MSNBC departure UN: World facing most violent conflicts since 1945 Senate, House Democrats urge Biden to extend loan pause, ‘cancel student debt now’ A battle over oil rages alongside Russia’s war in Ukraine UN seeking $4.4B in aid for Afghans under Taliban rule Russia expands blacklist to include EU leadership, European Parliament deputies in response to sanctions Federal judge rules Florida voting limits had ‘intent to discriminate against Black voters’ Pelosi rejects gas tax holiday House Republicans demand Biden administration testify on Ukraine aid Don’t end the mask mandate for US airlines NATO chief: Russia continues to pursue military solution to Ukraine conflict Meeks, McCaul introduce bill to document Russian war crimes in Ukraine Maryland Democrats approve conditional US House map Thousands of Arizona voters could be affected by new voting law CIA director tests positive for COVID-19 Tracing Russia’s idea of great power Human Rights Watch presses FIFA for action on discrimination NSA agent facing federal charges for allegedly sending classified info through personal email US blacklists Russian entities for ‘evasion of international sanctions’ Pelosi: ‘Shameful’ for GOP to scale down COVID-19 relief Russian hackers target NATO, US organizations with phishing campaigns: Google UN: 400 million children in schools still partially closed from COVID-19 The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Cawthorn creates headaches for Republicans Kremlin rejects US claims that Putin is being misled about Russia’s military failures White House announces Defense Production Act will be invoked for EV battery materials Climate change that happened gradually is accelerating suddenly Pelosi calls for Supreme Court code of ethics Rising: March 31, 2022 Ukraine nuclear operator: Russian troops leave Chernobyl Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on energy and gas prices Fentanyl in pills drives spike in drug overdoses One dead, two injured after Navy plane crashes off Virginia coast 112 million Americans struggle to pay for health care: survey Florida LGBTQ+ groups, families challenge ‘Don’t Say Gay’ in new lawsuit First Nations members urge Pope Francis to revoke papal decrees European earthquakes cause Asian tsunamis US ambassador to the UN to travel to Moldova, Romania over Ukrainian refugees FDA panel rejects ALS drug partly funded by Ice Bucket Challenge BioNTech begins production on omicron-specific vaccine, to publish data Chris Wallace rips Putin in first appearance on CNN Don’t give up on taxing billionaires Bolton pushes back on Trump, says he was familiar with burner phones Manchin opposed to Biden plan to drop Title 42 at border Graham to vote against Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination Fox News inks deal with Caitlyn Jenner UK announces new batch of sanctions targeting Russian state media, ‘propagandists’ Biden announces largest-ever oil reserve release Vladimir Putin’s art of the deal Anti-sexual violence group places full-page NYT ad backing Jackson’s confirmation Prosecutors rest their case in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial 22 senators call on Census Bureau to fix undercount Politics undermined essential lessons and solutions during the pandemic WATCH LIVE: Pelosi gives weekly press briefing Missouri governor announces ‘an end to the COVID-19 crisis’ Severe storms pummel South killing at least 2 in Florida ‘The words of a president matter’ — especially when he goes off script CBS staffers miffed by hiring of Mick Mulvaney: report Putin ordering draft of 135,000 amid difficulties in Ukraine war Milk cartons filled with hand sanitizer given to children at NJ preschool, kindergarten center Clinton campaign, Democratic Party to settle campaign finance inquiry for $113K Senate candidate says Missouri office was burglarized Biden gives condolences to Israeli PM Bennett after terrorist attacks WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner Who will pay if Biden cancels student debt? Child hunger won’t end with COVID: Congress must extend nutrition waivers Ivermectin ineffective at preventing COVID-19 in new, large study Business lobby defeats Biden labor nominee in Senate How Putin made Russophobia US passports to include ‘X’ gender option Pence releases lengthy policy agenda ahead of midterms and amid 2024 speculation Democrats need to get out of their own way Russia holding on to positions outside Kyiv: British military intelligence Top UK spy chief: Putin ‘massively misjudged’ Ukraine war America needs Liz Cheney Slightly more Americans satisfied with direction of US: Gallup The US owes allies stability in fighter jet programs The Hill’s Morning Report – Some brighter news for Biden? Critics decry double standard on migrants amid Ukraine crisis Biden faces fire from left on increased defense spending Madison Cawthorn’s antics miff GOP Congress gives IRA perks to high earners in tax bill Russian invasion thrusts crypto into spotlight Trans athletes become campaign flashpoint for GOP Senators trade offers in scramble for coronavirus deal Senate rejects Biden Labor nominee amid Democratic opposition