The Hill Articles: May 17, 2022

Bo Hines wins GOP nomination for North Carolina House seat Kotek wins Democratic governor’s primary in Oregon Live AP results: Oregon primary Live AP results: Idaho primary Two children hospitalized due to baby formula shortage Cawthorn ousted in North Carolina Former FDA official says parents should have been warned sooner of baby formula shortage Person in custody after fire near Los Angeles’s Griffith Observatory Mastriano wins Pennsylvania GOP governor primary despite party concerns Biden says Democrats are united around Fetterman for Senate Deshaun Watson testifies woman cried at end of massage: attorney Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary Hillicon Valley — Biden-Bezos brawl heats up on Twitter Mullin legislation would expunge Trump Jan. 6 impeachment Equilibrium/Sustainability — Distilling vodka from CO2 emissions Health Care — FDA expands booster shots to kids 5-11 On The Money — Powell prepares US for Fed’s inflation fight Shapiro skates to Democratic governor’s nod in Pennsylvania Energy & Environment — Why gasoline prices keep rising Defense & National Security — Pentagon officials testify in historic UFO hearing NotedDC — A looming Supreme Court decision on guns Shanghai reaches ‘zero Covid’ but lockdowns continue Live AP results: Pennsylvania primary Beasley wins Democratic nod in North Carolina Senate primary Trump-backed Budd wins North Carolina Senate primary Jan. 6 committee chair says panel won’t provide DOJ ‘unilateral’ access North Carolina primary: Live AP results Cyber officials express confidence over ‘significant progress’ in federal security Kaepernick to receive honorary degree from HBCU Morgan State University DOJ sues to compel Steve Wynn to register as foreign lobbyist US seeks to reset relationship with oil-rich UAE Live coverage: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary a nail-biter Pollution responsible for 1 in 6 deaths worldwide: study Buffalo mourns victims killed in shooting Rapper Travis Scott’s foundation awards $1 million to 100 Black college students The Supreme Court’s text mess Pelosi floats indictments for baby formula deaths as Democrats unveil emergency funding Live results: Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania primaries Live AP results: Kentucky primary Taliban leader says reopening schools for girls hinges on dress codes DOJ asks Jan. 6 committee for its transcripts Biden can make good on EU gas supply and climate pledges by ending methane leaks Biden, Harris decry racism and violence against minorities at AAPI event Five things to know about the UFO hearing Trump spokesperson says she’ll stop using Twitter Taking care of veterans means getting justice for Camp Lejeune GOP state senator in New Jersey introduces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Five things to know about long COVID Republicans launch PAC to grow Hispanic conference Could an ERA save abortion rights? Don’t count on it Powell: Fed’s fight against inflation may bring ‘pain’ Taliban dissolves human rights commission that was ‘not considered necessary’ Navy leaders stress mental health in visit to USS George Washington Republicans could nominate stronger Senate candidates with ranked choice voting How Biden is taking action on the housing shortage For the sake of women’s health, Congress must pass Cures 2.0 McConnell condemns Buffalo shooting: ‘Racism of any sort is abhorrent’ Bipartisan governors urge Biden officials to wrap up solar investigation Netflix lays off 150 staffers amid slowdown in revenue growth Abortion: Ireland’s past is America’s future Austin orders military to improve reporting of civilian harm incidents Fetterman undergoes procedure to implant pacemaker Virulently anti-vax Eric Clapton tests positive for COVID Renewable energy industry warns of ‘concerning’ impact of regulatory uncertainty Russian Duma considering a law to prevent prisoner exchanges with Ukraine US says Russia has barred embassy from visiting Griner Body of missing girl Brittanee Drexel found after 13 years Jan. 6 panel has no plans to call Trump Democrats say GOP agenda ‘fueled’ by white supremacy Tech wreck: Is technology delivering a better world? Chuck Todd: GOP using First Amendment to ‘appease the white supremacist movement’ China Eastern crash investigation indicates intentional nosedive: report Tim Scott pushes back on ‘stunning’ Yellen argument that abortion helps single Black mothers Population stabilization, not growth, is the key to America’s future Russian TV Rain given Peabody Award CDC adds Caribbean, African travel destinations to COVID warning list WATCH: New UFO footage declassified by the military Sharpton calls for national strategy on dealing with hate Supreme Court makes latest slice in McCain-Feingold’s ‘death by 1,000 cuts’ Will the National Security Strategy defund the government? Pro-Trump ‘electors’ in Wisconsin hit with first-of-its-kind lawsuit Dolly Parton honors Dan Rather for fighting ‘disinformation’ Allianz subsidiary, two former employees plead guilty for allegedly defrauding investors South Carolina governor signs transgender athlete ban into law Traffic fatalities at 16-year high, estimates show Company buying Truth Social warns investors about Trump business failures Greek leader warns Congress against weapons sales to Turkey Biden: White supremacy a ‘poison’ in America The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Bidens mourn in Buffalo Denver council passes ban on concealed guns in city buildings, parks Trump says he’s been told Cheney ‘worse than any Democrat’ on Jan. 6 panel Is the January 6 inquiry unprecedented? UFOs pose ‘potential national security threat,’ lawmakers warn What share of the Hispanic vote would give the GOP political dominance? Schumer implores Fox News leaders to stop ‘amplification’ of ‘replacement theory’ Maye Musk featured on SI swimsuit cover at 74 New Yorkers advised to wear masks indoors as city’s COVID alert level raised to high Sussmann’s defense lawyer calls Durham prosecution an ‘injustice’ Congress: No fossil-fuel bailouts Barnette says she wouldn’t support Republican nominee if she loses Senate primary White House says it won’t criticize by name those spreading ‘replacement theory’ DeLauro files legislation to address baby formula shortage DC Metro general manager, COO announce immediate resignations Biden meets with families of Buffalo shooting victims Watch live: Biden delivers remarks after Buffalo mass shooting site visit Global pushback can make the Taliban rethink its burqa decree Hispanic police group endorses ATF nominee Murphy calls on Republicans to condemn ‘hateful theories about replacement’ Watch live: Greek PM Mitsotakis addresses Congress Unleash American energy production at home FDA authorizes booster for children ages 5-11 Finland’s parliament approves NATO membership proposal Coalition lobbies Congress to spur regenerative agriculture Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro tests positive for COVID-19 Helping Afghans who got out — and those who didn’t Biden must not apply the wrong Ukraine lessons to Taiwan’s situation Pelosi calls for condemnation of ‘vile hate’ on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Rising: May 17, 2022 Here’s the latest on the baby formula shortage Meghan McCain slams Tucker Carlson for ‘eyepatch McCain’ quip about Dan Crenshaw Sanders calls for DNC to ban on super PAC money in Democratic primaries A Capitol Hill friendship that mattered Carlson seeks distance from Buffalo shooting Retail sales rose 0.9 percent in April Biden to meet with leaders of Finland, Sweden on plans to join NATO Sheila Jackson Lee tests positive for COVID United Airlines CEO: Planes safe for passengers who don’t want to wear masks Watch live: House panel holds hearing on government investigation of UFOs Let’s save forests to fight climate change Press: Buffalo massacre: Part of the blame lies here Scientists develop ‘smart’ pacifier to treat infants in hospitals Democrats think in the moment. Republicans think in decades Trucker convoy planning return to DC protest staging area Feehery: The new big tent party Zelensky, German chancellor discuss war, sanctions Conspiracy theories and racist rhetoric fuel domestic terrorism Budowsky: Rare bipartisanship: for democracy in Ukraine It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine The Hill’s Morning Report — Primary night: All eyes on Pennsylvania Biden to call Buffalo shooting terrorism but policy response to tragedy uncertain Bottom line Democrats brace for uncertain House primary in Oregon Massive summer travel demand drives skyrocketing costs Facing geopolitical pressure, chipmakers look to expand US production Powell starts second term with greatest challenge yet Esper reignites debate over speaking out against Trump Five things to watch in North Carolina, Pennsylvania primaries The Memo: Democrats cross their fingers in Pennsylvania Biden-Bezos feud escalates Peloton, booze delivery perks for House staff draw GOP ire McConnell tries to stamp out Trump dissension on Ukraine