The Hill Articles: May 5, 2022

Trump Defense secretary recalls ‘ridiculous’ plan to send 250,000 troops to border Biden to travel next week to electrical workers union convention in Chicago Giuliani backs out of scheduled Friday interview with Jan. 6 panel Pence prays 5 justices listed in draft opinion have ‘the courage of their convictions’ to repeal Roe Trump says he ‘should have never given’ Sasse his endorsement George W. Bush, Zelensky have virtual meeting Trump holds second rally in a week for embattled Nebraska gubernatorial candidate American intel played a role in sinking of Russian warship: reports Energy & Environment — US takes steps on environmental justice enforcement On The Money — Wall Street’s rate hike whiplash Connecticut governor signs law protecting abortion seekers traveling from other states Esper says Trump proposed launching missiles into Mexico to destroy drug labs GOP lawmaker calls Jan. 6 a ‘protest,’ says domestic terror label ‘insulting’ Heard: Enraged Depp was abusive over James Franco sex scenes Equilibrium/Sustainability — Turning lunar dirt into fuel Cawthorn ramps up defense as crass videos add to mountain of bad press Defense & National Security — Presented by Lockheed Martin — Administration on defense after intelligence report  Health Care — GOP avoids federal abortion ban questions Abortion debate intensifies across US with Roe v. Wade in question Looking for fraud in all the wrong places Hillicon Valley — Cyber officials warn about Russian threat FDA limits use of J&J vaccine over rare blood clots NBA’s Kyrie Irving refers himself as a ‘martyr’ discussing COVID-19 vaccine holdout Berkeley Law School dean says SCOTUS will start ‘unraveling’ privacy rights The internet is upgrading — which digital currencies will make the cut? Heard details Depp’s abuse, drug use in gripping testimony USDA launches initiative to combat discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in accessing nutrition programs Roe draft raises concerns data could be used to identify abortion seekers, providers To save their party, Democrats should return to the center Frank Langella denounces cancel culture in open letter on his Netflix firing Here are five states with the most restrictive abortion laws in the country  Virginia cheers, Illinois jeers Boeing move Biden, Harris meet with Amazon and Starbucks organizers Dow, Nasdaq suffer worst day since 2020 as stocks plunge To transition to clean energy, we must update mining practices Vance to speak at Trump rally for Oz in Pennsylvania Democrats eye linking Ukraine package to coronavirus aid Tennessee library offering limited edition ‘banned books’ card The White House’s new drug control strategy may have to work around Mexico Georgia High School Association issues ban on transgender student athletes Alabama sheriff says missing corrections officer had 2-year relationship with escaped inmate Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Psaki as White House press secretary Chief Justice Roberts calls draft opinion leak ‘absolutely appalling’ Hillary Clinton on Roe draft: ‘You have no idea who they will come for next’ This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill ‘Macbeth’ is not a strategy for outer space The COVID-19 shutdown: A timeline of how the pandemic changed the US economy Pentagon denies US shared intel to target Russian generals Study suggests pandemic has made antimicrobial resistance worse in some hospital patients McConnell gives Old Crow bourbon as Kentucky Derby gift in nod to Trump’s nickname Enough of the spoils system — it’s time to return to principled economic policymaking Israeli medics say three killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv The companies helping their employees access abortion The consequences of the leaked draft opinion go far beyond abortion rights New CNN chief not planning large layoffs at network: report Students at numerous colleges, universities staging walkouts over leaked SCOTUS draft opinion Watch live: Bidens host Cinco de Mayo reception with Mexican first lady DOJ announces new office focused on environmental justice Boeing planning to move HQ to Arlington Some in Congress question lack of Supreme Court ethics code Bill to make abortion a crime of homicide in Louisiana advances Popular ramen noodle brand launches makeup collection To understand life after Roe v. Wade, look to Texas America is diversifying, but Rust Belt cities lag Elizabeth Warren’s anti-business platform would accelerate the next recession Jill Biden to visit Slovakia-Ukraine border crossing while in Europe Dow plunges 1,000 points as Wall Street reverses post-Fed rally Israel says Putin apologized for Lavrov’s remarks Biden signs bill aimed at improving data collection on cybercrime Dave Chappelle rep responds to ‘unfortunate and unsettling’ onstage attack Fox News awards third annual Charles Krauthammer memorial scholarship Nationwide protests planned in response to leaked SCOTUS abortion ruling ‘Cash for Clunkers’ can cut gas prices, climate change — and Putin’s income Democrats to force vote next week on Roe v. Wade decision The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Potential next steps if Roe is overturned Biden officials plan large purchases to replenish oil reserve The false promises of Biden’s Ukrainian refugee program GOP seeks testimony from DHS disinformation board head Abortion, environment take center stage in multimillion-dollar Oregon primary Democrats argue cryptocurrency might be too risky for 401(k)s Judge dismisses $25M defamation suit against Alec Baldwin brought by fallen Marine’s sister The big story from Ohio is not about Donald Trump’s power Watch live: White House press briefing Howie Mandel says he’s afraid to go onstage after attack on Chappelle White House adviser: Overturning Roe would hurt economy Overturning Roe v. Wade could worsen the national maternal health crisis Transgender youth who socially transition unlikely to ‘detransition’ later in life, study says Officials detail Russian war crimes, but still weighing ‘genocide’ label Supreme Court installs security fencing after protests Senate Democrats move to restore FTC’s ability to obtain monetary relief for scam victims Attacks dominate Pennsylvania’s Senate GOP primary debate Abbott says Texas could challenge Supreme Court ruling that states educate all, including undocumented Indiana utility delays coal phaseout over federal solar investigation FDA finds ‘no evidence’ that second Pfizer pill stops repeat COVID-19 symptoms Russian Orthodox Church knocks Pope Francis for ‘incorrect tone’ Boosting science is a good investment Olivia Rodrigo speaks out against potential overturning of Roe v. Wade Global seed vault ‘father’ joins State Department as food security envoy Teens catfish teacher, share his explicit images, Michigan deputies say Rising home prices: a timeline Will the Supreme Court’s conservatives save Biden in the midterms? Russian oligarch’s superyacht seized in Fiji after court approves US warrant Watch live: State, Homeland, Health officials testify on securing the southern border Romney: Trump ‘very likely’ to be 2024 Republican nominee if he runs again Rising: May 5, 2022 Mind your manners, America, or the truth squad will step in Senate Democrats, Sanders call for better wages, benefits for Senate dining workers Senate GOP campaign arm highlighting abortion talking points for candidates Midterms 2022: Tight races open pathways to GOP majority in both chambers The liberal international order is over. What will replace it? Cawthorn calls nude tape ‘blackmail’ WHO: Total death toll from COVID-19 almost 15 million Living in an ‘Age of Politics’ — Democrats need to drop their delusion House intel chair: GOP fixation on Supreme Court leaker ‘a sideshow’ J.D. Vance’s GOP primary victory in Ohio says little about Trump’s endorsement power Zelensky says second stage of Mariupol evacuation completed Scarborough: GOP believes ‘life begins at conception but ends at childbirth’ Will GOP judges split America in two? Just 23 percent in new poll rate economy somewhat good The Biden administration’s (overdue) shift to Ukraine The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden, Trump square off on MAGA Lavrov’s antisemitic Nazi remarks likely no accident Supreme Court leak throws curve into pivotal Texas primary Biden’s discomfort with abortion comes under scrutiny Senate GOP ducks questions on federal abortion bans After leaked abortion draft, Democrats fear what’s next Alito becomes lightning rod in abortion war