The Hill Articles: May 10, 2022

Pillen wins Nebraska governor primary, dealing blow to Trump Garcetti ‘likely knew or should have known’ about alleged harassment, Senate report finds House approves $40B in aid for Ukraine; 57 Republicans vote ‘no’ Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending Naval Special Warfare sailor dies days after helicopter landing incident Mooney wins West Virginia primary, handing Trump another win Oz, McCormick, Barnette neck and neck in Pennsylvania Senate primary: poll House approves resolution allowing staffers to unionize Collins calls police after someone chalks abortion rights message on her sidewalk Democrats raise concerns over allegations that DHS concealed harassment, abuse by employees On The Money — Biden sets sights on inflation Energy & Environment — Gas prices hit new high with no end in sight Florida school delays yearbook distribution over photos of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ protests AP live results: Nebraska, West Virginia primaries Lisa Cook confirmed to Fed board as Harris breaks tie NotedDC — Dems vote on Roe with eye on midterms Health Care — McConnell downplays potential federal abortion ban Defense & National Security — China ‘learning lessons’ from Russia invasion Delaware governor, senators condemn search of college lacrosse team’s bus in Georgia Hillicon Valley — Trump’s Twitter ban could be reversed Five big cases of people breaking inmates out of jail Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19 The Memo: Biden plays a weak hand on inflation Equilibrium/Sustainability — Letting weeds run wild House passes bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to chief US prosecutor at Nuremberg Trials Carvana lays off thousands of staffers 5 takeaways from Senate hearing for Biden’s nominee for Ukraine ambassador Renters are the overlooked victims of big investors Dorsey weighs in on Twitter bans after Musk says Trump’s would be lifted Democratic support for SCOTUS expansion grows after leak Future of COVID-19 funds in doubt as Ukraine aid advances Lawmakers offer bill to regulate volume of commercials on streaming services States’ lawsuit connects the dots on Biden’s ‘open border’ policy 5 things to know about pediatric hepatitis and recent unexplained cases Driving for Memorial Day? Get ready for depressingly high gas prices Stanford investigating noose found on campus as a hate crime Trillion-dollar question: How do we finance climate solutions? Policymakers brace for new inflation numbers Yellen points to hedge funds, unregulated cryptocurrency as sources of instability Democrats look to retake control of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 100 million more births – still no national paid leave Hundreds of bills targeting LGBTQ+ people under consideration nationwide, Human Rights Campaign says US nonprofit says it rescued American held hostage by Russian forces in Ukraine Biden meets with Pelosi, Democrats from Ukraine trip Pulitzer Prize citation awarded to Ukrainian journalists Schumer says he sees no issue with peaceful protests at houses of Supreme Court justices US, allies condemn Russian cyber operations against Ukraine Rappers Young Thug, Gunna charged with racketeering Trump endorses Rep. Hal Rogers, dean of the House LA moving to third phase of emergency water conservation plan The climate solution that can also restore our seas James Cromwell super glues his hand to Manhattan Starbucks in PETA protest of vegan milk upcharges Senate Democrats open door to giving GOP Title 42 vote What we know about Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady California prosecutors decline to file charges against Mike Tyson for alleged airline assault McConnell tamps down chance abortion bill could pass GOP Senate Paris Hilton visits White House, Congress to discuss care at children’s residential facilities Manchin’s plan to tax the rich to ease the deficit misses the point Lithuanian parliament calls Russia ‘a state supporting and carrying out terrorism’ Anonymous donor pays off student debt for Texas students Casey says he will support legislation to codify abortion rights Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct Trump endorses Massie two years after calling for him to be booted from GOP Republican lawmaker announces resignation from Congress following sexual misconduct claims Two-thirds of Americans favor canceling some student loan debt for all borrowers: poll Private groups shouldn’t train public election administrators World has 50 percent chance of hitting 1.5-degree warming milestone in the next 5 years, UN group says LGBTQ+ rights groups defend California policy protecting transgender inmates COVID isn’t over — we still need protections for children Musk says he’d reverse Trump’s Twitter ban China ‘learning lessons’ from Russia war in Ukraine, intelligence officials say Gun violence spiked in first year of pandemic, CDC finds Newer COVID-19 variants less likely to cause smell and taste loss US immigrants more likely to start businesses than native-born citizens, study says UN approves Czech Republic to replace Russia on rights body Mexican president to skip Summit of the Americas if Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela are excluded Protesting at justices’ homes should be a subject of condemnation, not criminal charges Federal judge says ‘nothing is being done to protect us’ First UFO hearing in years set for Capitol Hill Biden vows to tackle inflation, criticizes GOP Treasury secretary warns of ‘damaging’ economic effects of limiting abortion New York gov. announces $35 million to protect abortion providers Swing state Democratic parties hold coordinated ‘day of action’ on abortion Jimmy Carter says court ‘misinterpreted’ environmental law he signed Oz highlights Trump rally in new campaign ad Biden on Rick Scott: ‘I think the man has a problem’ Why fiscal hawks and environmentalists should find common ground OAN acknowledges ‘no widespread voter fraud’ by Georgia election workers Ted Cruz: Democrats won’t ‘call off their goons’ protesting outside homes of justices Average national gas prices hit new all-time high Hawley introducing measure to strip Disney of copyright protections 100+ mayors call for confirmation of ATF nominee White House expands cyber policy office with senior hires Howard Stern on abortion: I miss Republicans who ‘didn’t want to invade your private life’ Esper says Trump wanted to reactivate McChrystal, McRaven to court-martial them over criticism Chicago expanding abortion access for residents of city, neighboring states The Hill’s 12:30 Report — GOP at odds internally over abortion Almost 400M COVID vaccine doses destroyed at Emergent BioSolutions facility: congressional report Oversight and control will hamper America’s cybersecurity Staffers at House Democrats’ campaign arm form union Alabama sheriff says deceased corrections officer was ‘basically the mastermind’ of jailbreak Bitcoin value cut in half from its high Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing If there was ever a time for the Equal Rights Amendment, it’s now Up to 14M people could lose Medicaid coverage when health emergency ends: study Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the economy Biden and NATO finally confront Putin — but must do more to stop him UN receiving ‘credible’ information about Ukrainian troops torturing Russian prisoners, official says Tom Brady to join Fox Sports as broadcaster upon retirement Valerie Biden Owens says Meghan would be ‘good’ presidential candidate Rising: May 10, 2022 Watch live: Yellen testifies before Senate panel Scientific discovery, not politics, can find the cause of the pediatric hepatitis outbreak Esper says he wouldn’t vote for Trump in 2024: ‘We need a new generation of Republican leaders’ House Democrats press Schumer for vote on scrapping filibuster Just 2 percent of US businesses Black-owned: report Student loans: Don’t just forgive, restructure Ryan hits Vance over Ukraine comments in new campaign video GOP women’s group backs Ohio, Indiana candidates after primary wins Congress shouldn’t rubber stamp Biden’s $33 billion supplemental for Ukraine Environmental groups call for expanding SCOTUS bench The privatization of space is taking off, but not everyone is over the moon WHO estimates 3,000 avoidable deaths in Ukraine due to lack of access to chronic illness treatments Ukrainian ambassador to attend Senate GOP lunch Feehery: On the ballot this year: progressives’ embrace of the ‘Brave New World’ Why conservative Justice Potter Stewart joined the majority in Roe v. Wade UK: Operational failings prevented Putin from announcing significant success in Ukraine on Victory Day Press: Killing Roe? Yes, Republicans own it Zelensky: Ukraine has taken ‘important’ step on ‘path to the European Union’ Shanghai lockdown hits Tesla production Northwest Alaska: Where what we’ve lost could still be saved The Hill’s Morning Report — US expedites Ukraine assistance push Bottom line 5 things to watch in the West Virginia, Nebraska primaries Emboldened labor movement seeks to expand on successes The Memo: Nebraska offers latest test of Trump’s power Biden seeks to frame election as choice between Democrats and ‘MAGA’ GOP State laws muddle national GOP’s abortion messaging Democrats seize on prospect of national abortion ban Abortion fight could cap Pelosi’s long, historic career Pregnant women increasingly exposed to chemicals that could harm development: study