The Hill Articles: May 19, 2022

UC-Irvine scholar says Biden order redeploying troops to Somalia similar to existing military policy White House condemns restrictive Oklahoma abortion law Actress Rebel Wilson says she was sexually harassed by former co-star Pentagon spokesman John Kirby moving into White House role: reports 5 international attorneys general express support for investigations, prosecutions of Russian war crimes McConnell on ‘isolationist’ Rand Paul opposing Ukraine aid: ‘A tiny percentage’ of Senate GOP Hillicon Valley — Google’s ad dominance in the crosshairs Equilibrium/Sustainability — Dolphin reef playgrounds at risk from climate change Energy & Environment — House passes Democrats’ gasoline price-gouging bill GoFundMe for Buffalo shooting survivors hits $1 million Barr in communication with Jan. 6 House panel over possible cooperation: reports On The Money — Senate takes step to curb baby formula shortage NotedDC — Biden makes first presidential trip to Asia Walensky signs off on COVID booster recommendation for children 5-11 White House announces first government flights to deliver baby formula from Europe to US Google Doodle honors queer, Korean American disability rights activist Health Care — FDA commissioner faces Congress on baby formula Cawthorn says ‘it’s time for the rise of the new right’ after primary loss Defense & National Security — $40B Ukraine package heads to Biden’s desk ​​FTC to forge ahead on antitrust with Democratic majority NAACP targets social media, Fox News in response to Buffalo shooting Here are the 11 GOP senators who voted against the Ukraine aid bill Carole King: ‘America’s forests are a key climate solution’ Party primaries test power of Trump’s backing and progressive platform Democrats spend big in GOP governor primaries Ocasio-Cortez calls for Maloney to ‘step aside’ from DCCC responsibilities if he primaries another incumbent Texas county commissioner candidate accused of altering Asian American challenger’s face in new ads Bipartisan group unveils Puerto Rico status consensus 5 things to watch on Biden’s first trip to Asia as president Senate passes bill to expand infant formula access Flood insurance bill seeks to curb rising tide of bankruptcies FDA sparks anger with decision on ‘phthalates’ — a chemical in fast-food packaging Five ways Democrats are trying to tackle the baby formula shortage CDC board votes in favor of recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 5-11 Russian-backed hackers behind disinformation campaigns intended to divide Ukraine: report We’re finally making progress supporting rural tech — we can do much more Senate blocks $48 billion aid package for restaurants, other small businesses Pelosi says Congress could pass ‘transformational’ Competes Act before July 4 NFL to meet with minority head coaches, GM candidates Before we regulate Big Tech, let’s make sure we don’t hurt national security Ex-Trump aide Grisham on Jan. 6 questioning: Probe ‘headed in a good direction’ Energy Department launches $3.5 billion carbon removal program Pelosi calls on Republicans to denounce ‘great replacement’ theory House Jan. 6 committee asks GOP Rep. Loudermilk to appear Taking it from the streets to the ballot box Texas resuming abuse investigations into families of transgender children Harris meets with abortion providers, condemns ‘outrageous’ Oklahoma law Biden authorizes $100 million in weapons, equipment to Ukraine Milley speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since start of war Flying blind through a pandemic Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez engaged to longtime boyfriend Riley Roberts DOJ reverses controversial policy on cybersecurity prosecutions FDA chief: Infant formula shortages could begin to ease within days Children’s book authors condemn recent bans Twenty-one Democratic AGs file motion to intervene in California emissions lawsuit Democratic senators introduce bill to avoid future formula shortages Recycling critical minerals is an underappreciated national security tool Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package Musk says he has no plans to fund GOP super PACs Twitter rolls out ‘crisis misinformation’ policy Biden is solving America’s labor shortage — through wealth destruction and looming recession Disney renames annual ‘Rainbow Disney’ clothing line to ‘Disney Pride’ collection The four Democrats who bucked party and voted against gas price gouging bill Investigating the SCOTUS leak: Here’s what needs to be done Group cites Cruz role in Trump election claims in complaint to Texas state bar The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Washington focuses on formula shortage Senate Democrats press Biden to appoint coordinator for baby formula shortage Bipartisan bill targets Google’s ad business Senators press FDA commissioner on infant formula shortage Obama discusses why ‘change is hard in this country’ Samuel Alito’s circuitous route to the Supreme Court House passes gasoline price-gouging bill What is monkeypox? Helping Ukraine puts America first — President Biden should have aided Ukraine all along How does a country become part of NATO? Manchin blasts Biden energy policies at budget hearing To lead the next tech revolution, we need talent from across the world Jeffries rips ‘redistricting chaos’ in New York AAPI community pushes for more Asian American history in school curricula Pelosi offers support for Maloney amid New York redistricting turmoil China warns of dangerous situation developing ahead of Biden Asia trip Extreme heat linked to rise in US death rates: study Biden says Finland, Sweden should be accepted into NATO 6 in 10 in new poll say sending financial aid to Ukraine a ‘good idea’ Saban accuses Texas A&M of buying players through NIL deals Soaring diesel prices spells bad news for America Maye Musk on Elon Musk’s safety: ‘I really do worry about him’ CDC now investigating 180 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children Southern states suffered census undercounts, bureau says Fyre Festival founder released early from prison How the US could become ultimate winner of the war in Ukraine Rising: May 19, 2022 Pete Williams retiring from NBC Senate Democrats propose DOJ license requirement for gun purchases Abortion is top of mind in November’s midterm elections Watch live: House panel holds hearing on curriculum in US classrooms A tragedy in Buffalo stokes the Democrats’ blame-game Jayapal endorses Cisneros in Cuellar primary challenge House panel to examine ‘gun violence crisis’ after shootings in Buffalo, California The quiet of a country walk is nature’s silent scream Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference Watch live: Biden delivers remarks with Finnish, Swedish leaders Watch live: Califf to testify on Capitol Hill on baby formula shortage Fiona Hill says Putin ‘had to keep explaining things’ to Trump Congress asked, the Pentagon answered — but UFOs remain mysterious Electricity operators must wake up to climate change — or brace for summer outages House Democrats call for Brittney Griner’s immediate release The painful national issue candidates refuse to talk about George W. Bush condemns ‘unjustified and brutal’ invasion of Iraq in speech mix-up Zelensky: Russia’s search for ‘wonder weapon’ illustrates failure of invasion Russia firing senior commanders over poor performance in Ukraine: UK intelligence Family Dollar warehouse linked to rodent infestation to close The public health crisis with liver disease affects everyone Blumenthal leads potential GOP rivals ahead of Connecticut general election: poll The Hill’s Morning Report — Recount looms in Pennsylvania Biden’s moves on Cuba, Venezuela could hurt Dems with Hispanics Republican election deniers make gains in primary contests Tech industry, advocacy groups join forces to oppose Texas social media law State judicial elections take on new importance with Roe in peril GOP lawmakers say primaries show Trump’s firm grip on party  Speculation over whether Biden will run again heats up Harris to meet virtually with abortion providers Here are the Republicans who bucked the party on baby formula bills