The Hill Articles: May 1, 2022

Amazon granted hearing over claims State Island union vote was suppressed Trump stumps for Nebraska candidate accused of groping: ‘I defend people when I know they’re good’ Sen. Bennet tests positive for COVID-19 Senate GOP to primary voters: Don’t screw it up Taiwan ‘can learn from Ukraine’ in face of China threat: foreign minister Russia ending work on International Space Station in response to sanctions Expanding access to life-saving treatment is crucial to reducing disparities in stroke outcomes Nadal on Wimbledon’s ban of Russian and Belarusian players: ‘It’s unfair’ Mexican minister accuses Texas governor of extortion over border inspections Schumer says Ukraine aid package to include Russian oligarch seizure provision Resilience must be our new normal Top Biden health official says trans youth being ‘driven to depths of despair’ Moderna expects ‘large amounts’ of omicron booster available by fall Robert Krueger, ex-Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86 Biden remembers Mondale as a ‘good man,’ lifelong friend at memorial service Kinzinger: Greene calling herself a victim is ‘insane’ Blinken, Ukrainian counterpart speak on US aid to Kyiv Birx says US must prepare for summer COVID surge as immunity wanes Raiders owner says of quarterback Colin Kaepernick: ‘I would welcome him with open arms’ CNN goes global to close out correspondents’ weekend String of deaths on Navy aircraft carrier spurs calls for change 94 percent in new poll concerned, upset about inflation We need a global approach to regulating cryptocurrencies Berkshire Hathaway vice chair labels bitcoin ‘stupid’ and ‘evil’ Kinzinger on Pence appearance before Jan. 6 panel: ‘I would love to see that’ Watch Live: Biden speaks at Mondale memorial service 15 people injured in party bike accident in Atlanta, police say Manhunt underway in Alabama for missing inmate, corrections officer The plan to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets sets an appalling precedent ObamaCare bump doesn’t help those who need it Kinzinger introduces AUMF to defend Ukraine if Russia uses chemical, biological, nuclear weapons Former top Pence aide: Forgiving student loan debt an ‘asinine policy’ Russia says US weapons targeted at airfield near Odesa Evacuations from Mariupol steel plant underway Kelly: History of labor movement has been ‘buried’ Russia attempting to legitimize control of Kherson with pro-Moscow administration, UK says Pelosi secret visit to Ukraine highlights expanse — and limitations — of US support Kaine says Ukraine aid, COVID-19 funding do not have to be combined Hutchinson: Trump reelection campaign wouldn’t affect decision on presidential bid Have Democrats found their Ulysses S. Grant? The five best jokes from Biden, Noah at White House correspondents’ dinner USAID administrator: Russia-Ukraine conflict has become something of a world war ‘in terms of effects’ Menendez says US not in proxy war with Russia The political cost of eliminating student debt Mayorkas not concerned about McCarthy impeachment threat McCaul says he would call House back from recess to pass Ukraine aid if he were Speaker DHS secretary says disinformation board won’t infringe on free speech: We’re not opinion police How is NASA doing under Bill Nelson’s leadership? Ukrainian ambassador says Pelosi visit to Kyiv is ‘very symbolic’ DHS preparing for as many as 18,000 migrants per day after lifting of Title 42, Mayorkas says Mayorkas says DHS has been preparing since September for Title 42’s lifting Polling shows both sides of the aisle support reining in Big Tech Biden approval rating improves slightly: poll Republican Party’s priorities and playbook are hidden in plain view Pelosi after Zelensky meeting: ‘Do not be bullied by bullies’ Joe Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’ Russia’s cyber warfare against Ukraine more nuanced than expected Western states brace for worsening fire season Ex-NATO commander: Loss of top Russian officers amid invasion unprecedented in modern history Elon Musk demonstrates the power of entrepreneurs Obama tackles disinformation after failing to ‘fully appreciate’ issue while president Trevor Noah roasts lawmakers on both sides of aisle in correspondents’ dinner remarks