The Hill Articles: November 18, 2022

Murkowski trolls Alaska Senate challenger as she takes lead in first-place votes Explained: Split-tickets impact big races, catapults Georgia Senate contest into a runoff Musk posts Twitter poll asking whether Trump should be allowed back on platform Tom Petty’s estate slams Kari Lake for ‘illegal’ use of song in ‘failed campaign’ Russian official says he hopes US can agree to prisoner exchange for ‘Merchant of Death’ Do you know where your obstetrician gynecologist trained? Defense & National Security — Latest North Korean missile sparks new concerns Energy & Environment — COP27 stretches into overtime Louisiana AG’s bid for governor sparks ‘huge concern’ about future pushes for book bans, censorship Health Care — Democrats want FDA to ease access to abortion pills Hillicon Valley — Musk shares new ‘hate tweet’ rules BQ.1, BQ.1.1 push BA.5 out as the dominant omicron subvariant in U.S. The Memo: Trump and Garland go to war on special counsel Equilibrium/Sustainability — 10-year-old activist’s appeal gets ovation at COP27 Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to over 11 years in prison following fraud conviction Moscow, Idaho, police release map of homicide victims’ movements looking for leads On The Money — Officials turn to Supreme Court to save debt relief  Al Roker hospitalized for blood clots Photos of the Week: New members of Congress, Pelosi and Christmas tree arrival What birds tell us on climate can unite a polarized political system ObamaCare enrollment sign ups jump by 40 percent in 2022 Measles outbreak in Ohio children grows as local officials call in CDC What is a special counsel? Trump explodes at special counsel appointment: ‘I am not going to partake in it’ Lawsuit seeks to block access, reverse approval for abortion pill As Russia’s war fails, domestic turmoil is intensifying DOJ investigating Ticketmaster owner: report Kerry tests positive for COVID as UN climate summit enters final stretch Who is Special Counsel Jack Smith? The true tragedy behind Musk’s Twitter buyout is the power of billionaires America’s new governors and mayors: This is your Day One climate to-do list As states legalized marijuana, alcohol use increased: study Washington Post publisher blasts Biden: He’s granting Saudi crown prince ‘a license to kill’ Swedish say they found evidence of explosives in Nord Stream pipelines Here are the biggest snowfalls in US history The political nature of ESG is playing right into China’s hands Musk says ‘hate tweets’ will be ‘deboosted & demonetized’ McDaniel endorsed by majority of RNC members for chair as Zeldin considers challenge Undocumented college scholarship recipients have higher workforce participation: survey New York schools ordered to change Native American team names, mascots or risk losing funding Capitol Christmas tree arrives from North Carolina Cherokee Nation fights for delegate in Congress Putting science first in creating and using the social cost of carbon Watch live: Garland announces special counsel in Trump probes Attorney General Garland names special counsel in Trump probes FTX: How the SEC should react Watch live: White House press briefing Popular ‘anti-aging’ supplement may lead to brain cancer, study says How a Republican House could continue progress on climate Why do experts say children shouldn’t wear a puffy jacket in the car? Democrat Adam Frisch concedes to Lauren Boebert in nail biter House race Pompeo tweaks Trump, says GOP ‘tired of losing’ Taylor Swift: Ticketing mess ‘pisses me off’ — ‘I’m extremely protective of my fans’ A 2024 reminder: Facebook isn’t fact-checking Trump or any other politician Worried Twitter will disappear? How to download your tweet history The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Twitter users panic amid new resignations The politics of moon mining Biden administration seeks Supreme Court relief after student debt plan blocked Clyburn seeks to remain in leadership This Puerto Rican green energy company offers alternative solution to the faulty grid US condemns latest North Korean missile launch Watch live: Biden delivers remarks with business and labor leaders Did TikTok tip the midterms? Home sales fall for ninth straight month Buffalo hunkers down as ‘extreme’ snow storm hits Corporate pledges to recycle aren’t leading to less plastic use: study Best of Rising Nov 14-17 With Nancy Pelosi, we witnessed one of the political greats Europe makes ‘final offer’ climate reparations deal ahead of COP27 deadline Beer to be banned at World Cup stadiums Jeffries announces bid for House Democratic leader Here’s how much homebuyers could save after mortgage rates tumble House GOP expected to eliminate climate crisis committee FDA approves first treatment that delays diabetes Congress can restore the integrity of the dollar Cassidy won’t run for Louisiana governor in 2023 Georgia state agency investigating after video shows inmate being beaten Majority of teens say social media provides space for support, connection and creativity: survey Advocates launch campaign to welcome migrants relocated north Blinken to travel to Qatar for World Cup under shadow of human rights criticisms Twitter will ‘struggle just to keep the lights on’ amid ‘mass exodus,’ source tells CNN The Debrief: House Republicans Investigating BIDEN Family. Dems File Lawsuit, Banking On Obama In Georgia Runoff How Serena & Venus Williams Are Inspiring Black Business Women Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a proxy world war Most say they would not buy from brands advertising on platforms that contain hate speech: poll Christmas tree growers warn of higher prices: ‘Inflation impacts absolutely everything’ $1 billion worth of fake designer goods seized in California so far this year Millions without power in Ukraine amid Russia attacks ​​Warnock releases ad hitting Walker over Trump endorsement The legacy of Nancy Pelosi Boebert lead narrows, recount likely Senate Democrats urge FDA to ease access to abortion pills Clark launches bid to be Democratic whip Obama: Election deniers got ‘thumped’ in midterms Why Ron DeSantis can lead a modern ‘Reagan coalition’ in 2024 Harris blasts North Korea over latest missile launch: ‘Brazen violation’ Where is the accountability? Alleged abuses persist in ICE detention A pro-family agenda for the upcoming Congress NASA launches website to keep track of Artemis I The Hill’s Morning Report — Pelosi steps down after historic 20-year run McConnell-Graham tensions boil over Trump vs. DeSantis: How the two GOP heavyweights match up Here’s where three criminal probes stand as Trump enters 2024 race Convenience, hidden costs and weird substitutions: Online grocery shopping marches on Corinthian College borrowers were promised immediate loan relief. They’re still waiting What to know about RSV vaccine candidates and monoclonal antibodies White House announces $13 billion in grid resilience funds