The Hill Articles: March 8, 2022

Russian-American charged with illegally acting as an agent in the US Appeals court restores lawsuits seeking coronavirus tuition refunds Biden phones family of American detained in Russia Susan Collins praises Biden’s Supreme Court pick after meeting Thom Hartmann: Trump shut down U.S. cyber protections against Russia Former mayor of Ukrainian city says people starving, humanitarian disaster approaching Jury selected for trial of men accused of plotting to kidnap Whitmer Former Bernie Sanders press secretary: proposed defense budget includes excessive amount for private contractors Ungar-Sargon says system designed to fail ‘People’s Convoy’ protestors Ukraine launches Telegram bot to collect evidence of war crimes Newsom proposes rebate for California to counter surging gas prices  Learn how to earn a passive income in 2022 China hacked at least six state governments in last year, cyber firm says Texas county elections chief resigns over botched primary Fox News poll: Kemp leads Perdue in Georgia GOP governor primary OECD suspends Russia, Belarus from any participation House votes to condemn threats to HBCUs and attack on Texas synagogue Venezuela releases American prisoners after talks with US: report Gibbons, Mandel lead Ohio GOP Senate primary field: poll Saudi, UAE leaders declined calls with Biden amid Ukraine conflict: report Hawaii becomes final US state to remove indoor mask mandate Senate passes postal reform bill Overnight Defense & National Security — More help headed Ukraine’s way Manny Marotta: Russia’s latest peace offer not made ‘in good faith’ Omar says she hopes Biden administration sees ‘devastation’ of US sanctions on Venezuelans amid scramble for oil Overnight Health Care — Congress to provide COVID-19 funding  Democrats cancel vote on Biden pick to lead ICE after domestic abuse allegations  HUD: Texas discriminated against communities of color when allocating hurricane relief aid Kick off spring with a new set of noise-cancelling headphones Hoyer says Russian gas ban is worth political cost On The Money — Biden warns prices to go up amid Russia ban Pentagon: Polish proposal to send MiG fighters to US air base not ‘tenable’ Hillicon Valley — Presented by Nokia — Covert data collection program revealed Amid record gas prices, lawmakers divided over US energy future Ancient Mexican city reveals social roots of democracy Smithsonian plans to repatriate Benin Bronzes back to Nigeria Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden takes aim at Russian oil, gas and coal Idaho bill outlawing gender-affirming care heads to House floor Biden outlines new benefits for Iraq, Afghanistan veterans exposed to burn pits Watchdog finds DHS failed to act on alarming intel ahead of Jan. 6 Aviation conflict highlights the need for spectrum management reform Hate crime panel witnesses demand more resources How Biden came around to banning Russian gas and oil Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran Grassroots effort uses shortwave radio to broadcast VOA in Ukraine, Russia  Equilibrium/Sustainability — Biden presses ahead, bans energy imports Maxwell juror testifies he made a mistake when filling out questionnaire Former NYC Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley to head Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Gig companies launch lobbying group to counter PRO Act push GOP women’s group rolls out seven-figure ad buy for Jane Timken in Ohio Bolton: Trump had ‘no idea what the strategic issues were’ in Ukraine Angry Putin set to ‘double down’ in Ukraine, intel chiefs warn lawmakers Baby survives after first of its kind heart transplant 79 percent of Americans back Russian oil ban: poll CDC needs serious scrutiny to restore Americans’ trust in science Lawmakers propose grant to help lobster industry navigate whale protections Here’s where US oil and gas supplies come from Congressman introduces legislation to protect Americans from Russian propaganda, disinformation Coca-Cola and PepsiCo suspend operations in Russia Russian Orthodox leader says Ukraine invasion is part of struggle against ‘gay parades’ NYC’s Central Park hit by multiple fires in alleged arson White House expands intelligence allowed to be shared with Ukraine: report Judge questions Eastman’s work for Trump amid House committee’s allegation Could the Ukraine war devolve into an EMP apocalypse for America? Education secretary calls Florida bill ‘hateful,’ urges lawmakers to protect students Yale researchers release running list of companies still operating in Russia More than 13,000 anti-war protesters arrested in Russia Trade deficit hits new record The US must confront its failures of Native children in foster care Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches second surveillance satellite: state TV Poland says it’s transferring MiG fighters to US base amid Ukraine pleas for help Starbucks suspends operations in Russia Nebraska city’s nondiscrimination protections challenged Biden must confront his failed policies that have lead to our energy crisis Congress reaches deal on billions in Ukraine aid What you need to know about Russia’s war on Ukraine — by the numbers Musk asks judge to throw out deal on Twitter post approvals Former Trump national security official jumps into Senate race in Oklahoma Tax groups urge Biden administration to end pause on student loan payments NJ bakery highlights gender wage gap with discount coffee on International Women’s Day Russian forces have fired nearly 670 missiles at Ukrainian targets, US says Does the spike in oil prices presage an economic downturn? Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to threatening to murder Democratic senators Senate Republicans raise record $11.7M in February White House dubs rising gas prices a ‘Putin spike’ House Democrats take aim at corporate greed during inflation hearing If Putin wants a Cold War, the world should give him one  Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on health care for veterans Grisham: Trump ‘admired’ Putin’s willingness to ‘kill whoever’ First Jan. 6 attacker to go to trial guilty on all five counts Belarus targeted Ukraine, Poland in phishing campaigns: Google GM to test EVs as backup power source for homes Minneapolis teachers stage walk out Spotify, Discord down in widespread outage 2 men sentenced to prison for attack in Beverly Hills Turkish restaurant DHS collecting money transfer data without a warrant, senator says Another way to protect voting rights: Hack-proof our elections Thousands send help to Ukrainians by booking Airbnb stays they won’t use  Durbin blasts Cotton over GOP delays on judicial nominees Ukraine claims second Russian general killed in battle Russian official proposes nationalizing factories shut down amid invasion Flexibility is driving work forward McDonald’s closing 850 restaurants in Russia temporarily Ferrari suspends exports to Russia, Lamborghini puts business on hold over Ukraine NFL’s Richard Sherman avoids jail time in plea deal on domestic violence charges UN denies it asked staff to avoid describing Russia action in Ukraine as war, invasion Average gas price hits new record high on Tuesday More government regulation of biopharma would harm patients and the economy Zelensky to UK Parliament: Recognize Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Biden turns to Russian oil ban UK phasing out Russian oil Top Justice official pressed on past views after Biden’s call to fund police House to vote Tuesday on Russian fuel ban, other trade sanctions Cabinet officials to join Biden at House Democratic retreat Disney CEO addresses silence on Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill 6 teens arrested in fatal Iowa school shooting University of Michigan removes ex-athlete’s protest encampment Senators seek to freeze Russian gold reserves Watch Live: Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses British MPs Biden defends energy policies amid GOP attacks Jerry Brown compares climate change to war Sanctions require Congress to rethink MDB energy policy Congress nears deal on Ukraine aid, government funding Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill heads to DeSantis’s desk Proud Boys leader indicted on conspiracy charge over Jan. 6 Hurricanes linked to 33 percent surge in death rates after storms Lakers star Russell Westbrook speaks out against taunting Rep. Ilhan Omar: US BAN on Russian oil & gas imports not going to end well Ukraine atomic lab damaged by shelling Kacey Musgraves to receive LGBTQ+ allyship award Here’s how Biden has tackled student loan debt so far Back to the future: Why spies and reporters still need human intelligence Manchin delays vote on Interior nominee, citing energy crisis Satellite imagery shows new construction at North Korea’s nuclear test site DC delegate: Capitol Police not expecting truck convoys to cause security problems Russia likely to escalate attacks despite setbacks: US intelligence officials Hundreds of Florida students stage walkout to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Large invasive spider from Asia expected to spread across East Coast We want world peace — so why is it so elusive? EU announces plans to cut reliance on Russian gas by two-thirds Los Angeles suing Monsanto over PCB contamination of waterways Dolly Parton dedicates AMC Awards ‘to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine’ House to move forward with bill to ban Russian oil New York Times pulling staffers out of Russia, citing ‘safety’ concerns What US betrayal of Afghan women means on International Women’s Day Democrats ready for possible budget vote Friday UN human rights chief says China trip will include stop in Xinjiang Russia threatens Europe’s natural gas Biden to sign executive order on regulating, issuing cryptocurrency WHO recommends COVID-19 boosters in reversal Russia demands apology from Ireland after man drives through gates of embassy in Dublin While the West helps Ukraine save what it can, it must avoid mistakes with Taiwan Pence does not rule out 2024 White House bid in new interview Biden to request $2.6B to promote gender equity worldwide Google to acquire Mandiant for $5.4 billion Human Rights Campaign rejects former president’s accusations of racism EU prepares new sanctions against Russia, Belarus: report Republican governors group books $31 million in fall airtime Fuel prices spike is painful but no surprise Rising: March 8, 2022 WHO warns of increasing attacks on Ukraine health care facilities Jill Biden issues message of support for Ukrainian women, Russian protesters WATCH LIVE: Biden announces new penalties on Russia Biden announces ban on Russian energy imports Live coverage – House tees up vote on Russian fuel ban, sanctions When you’re attacking the dead, you’ve hit the bottom of the barrel 7 in 10 Americans polled support ban on Russian oil even if higher prices result Foreign policy experts call for ‘limited no-fly zone’ over Ukraine Ukraine war’s powerful First Amendment lesson Biden approval rating rises slightly in wake of State of the Union address UN human rights chief rips detentions of protesters in Russia Shell to stop buying Russian oil, natural gas Where have you gone, Laura Bush? Hillary Clinton: Putin acting out his own insecurities, resentments, grievances Press: Bill Barr begs bounce back Feehery: Biden’s weakness on Ukraine invited Russian invasion First stage of evacuations along safe corridors in Ukraine begins 2 million have now fled Ukraine, UN says Elections don’t matter unless you have this rulemaking fix The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Emergent – US weighs Russia oil ban. Will Europe follow? Politics of Russian oil ban fuels Democratic angst   The Memo: A long war in Ukraine will test American voters States move to roll back firearm permits, over police objections GOP braces for nail-biter with Ron Johnson reelection bid Stefanik’s PAC releases latest round of endorsements for GOP women candidates Democrats hunt for the right campaign stars Bottom line