The Hill Articles: May 25, 2022

May 25
Nevada GOP gubernatorial hopefuls debate gun violence, southern border Student-led gun control group planning nationwide protests, march on DC Biden says ‘second amendment is not absolute’ after Texas shooting Colin Kaepernick holds first NFL workout since 2017 Watch live: Nevada GOP gubernatorial debate NAACP urges Abbott to skip this week’s NRA conference Oklahoma governor signs law banning abortion at conception, becomes strictest in the US Zelensky rips Kissinger over suggestion Ukraine cede territory to Russia Cuban president says he won’t attend Summit of the Americas Zelensky calls for ‘total help’ as Russia advances in Ukraine’s east What we know about the Uvalde shooting victims Pope says ‘time to say enough’ after Uvalde school shooting Jack Dorsey leaves Twitter board amid Musk takeover bid Jordan demands docs from Jan. 6 panel in face of subpoena Student arrested at Texas high school with pistol, rifle in his vehicle NotedDC — School shooting hits close to home for lawmakers Defense & National Security — Iran deal prospects dim On The Money — Fed minutes shed light on bank’s recession outlook White House pushes for swift confirmation of ATF nominee after Texas shooting Energy & Environment — Biden deals another hit to Alaska mining project  Twitter to pay $150 million over allegations it improperly sold user data Texas official says all victims in Uvalde school shooting were in one classroom Hillicon Valley — Facebook pushes back on Texas governor Texas bar seeks to punish AG Ken Paxton for election lawsuit Health Care – FDA chief admits agency lagged on formula shortage Granholm: Gas price struggle an ‘exclamation point’ for need to accelerate clean energy Progressives voice anger at Democratic leaders over close Texas runoff Congress must protect vulnerable chronic kidney patients Austin pushes Air Force grads to ‘safeguard’ US values in commencement remarks Equilibrium/Sustainability — Elephant waste polluting forests with plastic Obama marks anniversary of George Floyd murder under shadow of Texas shooting House sergeant-at-arms says lawmakers should not carry firearms in Capitol Complex State Dept. seeks exit from plan pushing faster processing of Afghan visas Schumer pledges votes on gun control if GOP advances domestic terrorism bill North Carolina education bill would bar LGBTQ+ curriculum through third grade Biden signs executive order on police reform The student loan cycle isn’t what most Americans want Campaign Report — Trump’s rough night Reality star Josh Duggar sentenced to 12 years in prison New details emerge on Texas school shooter The long history of book burning FBI director: Texas shooting highlights concern over lone actors The folly of humiliating Russia Air pollution linked to increase risk of death from stroke: study Fed officials saw strong economy facing inflation risks ahead of May rate hike Abbott attended campaign fundraiser hours after Texas shooting House Democrats to vote on ‘red flag’ proposal in early June Mass shootings put focus on Democrats’ push to confirm Biden’s guns nominee Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Amesh Adalja: Monkeypox ‘doesn’t have the biological characteristics’ to cause a pandemic Zelensky says Ukraine will fight until it regains all its territories after Kissinger remark Uvalde mayor calls O’Rourke ‘sick son of a b—-‘ after disruption Texas school shooting pushes NRA meeting into spotlight Fox News host chokes up while discussing Texas school shooting Trump made approving remark about chants calling for hanging Pence: NYT ‘Those are our children:’ CNN’s John King shows map of US dotted with school shootings FDA chief admits slow response to formula shortage Facebook rejects Abbott allegation about Texas shooter’s posts Economic issues top voters’ concerns ahead of midterms: poll New York governor: ‘I don’t want 18-year-olds to have guns’ Vaccines may offer ‘only partial protection’ against long COVID: study More than half of Americans want stricter gun laws: poll Montana health department says surgery cannot change a person’s sex: ‘sex is immutable’ US Treasury sanctions international oil smuggling network linked to Iran Bidens expected to visit Texas following school shooting Biden administration to invest $38M in decarbonizing national laboratories Pennsylvania officially orders recount in GOP Senate primary ‘Red flag’ legislation emerges as leading option in the Senate following shootings Toxic exposure: The cost of war Watch live: Biden delivers remarks after signing police reform executive order In the Cold War with China, Latin America is neutral O’Rourke confronts Abbott at press conference on Texas school shooting Hyundai recalling 239K vehicles over exploding seat belt parts risk Urgent: We need better US-Mexico cooperation against cross-border crime Massachusetts sues manufacturers over ‘forever chemicals’ Watch live: FBI Director Wray testifies before Senate panel Global oil and gas companies join pledge for cyber resilience Winners and losers from Tuesday’s primaries Trump says he will still speak at NRA conference in Texas after school shooting Here are the gun bills stalled in Congress The five best US cities to find a summer job, according to Wallet Hub The haunting reason Congress won’t pass sensible gun laws New water restrictions approved in drought-stricken California The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Gun debate intensifies after Uvalde tragedy Watch live: Abbott, other officials hold press briefing on Uvalde school shooting Soros: Invasion of Ukraine possibly the beginning of ‘Third World War’ that ends civilization Interest on the debt is a huge threat Sanders, Graham set to square off in new debate series  CVS to halt prescriptions for controlled substances from telehealth startups China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden remarks Top FDA official says he didn’t see whistleblower’s baby formula plant complaint for four months Massachusetts high court allows AG’s Exxon lawsuit to proceed There’s no reason one plant closure should spark a baby formula crisis Democrats ask Google to stop collecting location data following Supreme Court leak Rhode Island governor to sign measure legalizing marijuana Biden’s Iran envoy says return to nuclear deal ‘tenuous’ O’Rourke calls on Abbott to cancel NRA convention appearance Inequality fuels the climate crisis 41 Democrats ask USAID to expand food aid to Haiti Schumer tells colleagues not to expect a gun control vote anytime soon When it comes to gun bans, the barrier is the Second Amendment, not the gun lobby Republican governors target Abrams on pandemic restrictions, taxes Cheney tests positive for COVID-19 Kimmel: Politics staying on late night The real reason a judge stopped the Biden administration from ending Title 42 expulsions Gallego knocks Sinema over remarks in wake of Texas school shooting 7 in 10 say it’s a good time to find a quality job: Gallup Biden approval rating at lowest point in Reuters-Ipsos polling DHS secretary warns immigrants not to come to US amid ‘historic levels’ at border ‘Anticipatory diplomacy’ would help us to better deal with crises West Virginia announces $161.5 million opioid settlement with drug companies Budowsky: How Dems can win an epic midterm election Rising: May 25, 2022 Georgia voting explosion marks beginning of the end for Stacey Abrams Zelensky: ‘Situation in Donbas is extremely difficult’ Supreme Court approval drops in wake of abortion ruling leak: poll Matthew McConaughey urges ‘call to action’ after school shooting in Texas hometown Trump, Cruz scheduled to speak at NRA convention days after Texas shooting EPA proposes protections for Alaska salmon fishery, in blow to proposed mine What powers do states have to regulate guns and abortions? Majority in new poll favors stricter gun control measures Mexico working to see if any citizens among victims in Texas school shooting Ocasio-Cortez rips Democratic leaders for support of Cuellar After Uvalde: What the Second Amendment could learn from the First Watch live: Manufacturers, FDA commissioner testify on baby formula shortage Chris Jansing pledges ‘the straight story’ with new MSNBC anchor gig Will the rhetoric of Biden’s Asian Odyssey stand up against China? Texas gunman reportedly bought assault rifles days after turning 18 Here’s the gun control bill Steve Kerr called on Senate to pass Trump faces growing dilemma after Georgia A practical business plan for the fair economy America needs Where are interest rates headed? Ukrainian ambassador on Texas school shooting: ‘Should not happen in US’ Texas lieutenant governor on school shooting: ‘We have to harden these targets’ Zelensky offers condolences on Texas school shooting Does Biden want another ‘forever war’ in Somalia? Redeploying US troops to Somalia is the right move The Hill’s Morning Report — Texas school shooting roils gun debate; Trump dealt Kemp blow Lobbying world Freight railroad slowdowns under microscope amid supply crunch New Hampshire Democrats spotlight abortion issues in tough Senate election Biden walks fine line on police reform two years after Floyd Two years after George Floyd’s murder, frustrations growing Democrats divided on tariffs amid woes over inflation Senate heads for gun control reckoning after Texas school shooting Restoring abandoned farms could help mitigate climate change: study Five takeaways from primaries in Georgia, Alabama and beyond Raffensperger fends off Trump-backed primary challenge in Georgia