The Hill Articles: November 22, 2022

New York becomes first state to restrict cryptocurrency mining Arizona GOP AG candidate, RNC file lawsuit over 2022 election 15 GOP-led states ask court to keep Title 42 Hillicon Valley — Musk ends layoffs, actively recruiting Energy & Environment — A closer look at the ‘loss and damage’ fund Defense & National Security — China biggest priority during top officials’ trips Equilibrium/Sustainability — Buffalo digs itself out of 80 inches of snow Polish president spoke with Russian prankster pretending to be Macron after missile blast Judge sets Trump’s New York fraud trial date for October 2023 NotedDC — McCarthy plays up focus on Biden DHS chief Michigan man arrested for alleged threats against FBI’s Wray, Rep. Garamendi Federal air marshal on your flight? Not likely — they’re on the ground at the Southern border At least 124 drag events targeted this year: report On The Money — White House extends student loan pause Health Care — Officials roll out end-of-year booster campaign If called upon, Congress must halt a rail strike Student loans: Here’s how soon payments, interest will restart ‘Offensive’ name of popular Grand Canyon camping ground to be changed McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Mayorkas to resign, threatens impeachment inquiry More tech layoffs: HP laying off up to 6,000 workers globally in the next 3 years Biden eases Trump-era restrictions for financial advisers on ESG New Yorkers convicted of hate crimes must now go through hate crime prevention training Who gets greatest benefit from latest COVID boosters? To be effective on tech, Congress needs a tech committee Congress – put planet over party What to know about seasonal depression as the cold and dark set in Alabama governor orders review after latest failed lethal injection Judges appear skeptical of Trump special master appointment Wet weather could make post-Thanksgiving travel messy in parts of US EPA reports drop in significant Clean Water Act violations Graham testifies before Georgia grand jury in 2020 election probe Trump Media deal partner says shareholders approve delay of merger with Truth Social parent Taiwan firm halts business with Iran amid US scrutiny of drone program GOP-controlled House: Children playing poorly in the climate change sandbox Pilot, meteorologist from Charlotte news station killed in helicopter crash Blinken says ban on LGBTQ armbands at World Cup ‘concerning’ Biden administration extends student loan payment pause to no later than June 2023 Senate panel to hold hearing following Taylor Swift, Ticketmaster fiasco Georgia’s Supreme Court asked to rule on Saturday early voting in Senate runoff Campaign Report — The GOP’s biggest loser Navy to open clinic after claims of lingering health issues one year after Hawaii fuel leak Tom Brady, Steph Curry under investigation in Texas for FTX endorsements Raising the retirement age to 70 could save Social Security for us all Supreme Court declines to shield Trump tax returns from Congress Omicron boosters better at preventing COVID infection than previous shots: CDC Compared with men, more US women prefer working from home to the office: poll Education Department urged to investigate Texas school districts for targeting transgender students Workers are quitting these industries the most, new study shows Musk says he’s done with Twitter layoffs Whole Foods temporarily drops gourmet grocery item, cites environmental concerns Barr warns Trump ‘will burn the whole house down,’ calls for new GOP leader Advocates call on Biden administration to renew Haitian migrant protections Students, staff at DC schools must test negative for COVID-19 to return after Thanksgiving We must act urgently to make internet for all a reality Ohio man wins $45M after 20-year wrongful imprisonment Harris swipes at China in speech from contested waters near Philippines Kobe Bryant’s daughter seeks restraining order against accused armed stalker Women’s health can no longer be an afterthought in the military CNN obtains video showing alleged Colorado shooter’s 2021 standoff with police Fauci makes final appearance in White House briefing room Biden calls veteran credited with taking down Club Q gunman Here’s why renters need to work more hours to afford rent Justice Department files charges in alleged $90 million timeshare fraud scheme How Biden and Xi can save the climate Austin warns of Beijing’s ‘dangerous behavior’ in meeting with China’s defense chief Senate GOP super PAC accuses Warnock of mismanaging Georgia apartment building White House launches year-end push to improve lagging COVID vaccinations Brown University student is first woman to make Division 1 baseball team The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Year-end funding deadline causes intraparty divisions Forget the presidents. This is the era of Nancy Pelosi EU proposes gas price cap ahead of winter Civil rights groups say Musk broke promises, urge ad boycott over Trump Twitter ruling New CNN boss Licht: Idea I want network to be centrist is ‘bulls—‘ Americans cannot look away from what’s happening in Iran Maryland, Virginia celebrate first Kimchi Day Investor home purchases drop record amount in the third quarter Teachers union head: Pompeo ‘desperate to be labeled as the extremist’ in GOP primary These three issues stand in the way of energy permitting reform Huge age gap shows up in AARP poll of Warnock-Walker runoff Arizona election official raises security amid death threats: report Habitat destruction a major cause of ancient extinction: study Naomi Biden, husband moved into the White House before her wedding ceremony Cop out: Ignoring the dictatorships now causing the climate crisis at COP27 1 in 4 worried about catching COVID at work: Gallup Biden administration approves $550M for community-based clean energy Argument against more aid to Ukraine is woefully shortsighted Death toll climbs past 250 in Indonesia quake Rising: November 22, 2022 Mental health care provider shortage linked with increased youth suicide rates: study City of Atlanta to pay $1M to Rayshard Brooks family The Nixon Foundation, Henry Kissinger and China: The ‘Grand Strategy disconnect’ AP fires reporter behind retracted Russian missiles story As many as 3 million Ukrainians to be displaced this winter: World Health Organization Watch live: Fauci joins White House press briefing How to stay safe this Thanksgiving as ‘tripledemic’ cases of COVID, RSV, flu on rise Man arrested, charged with ‘reckless homicide’ in Massachusetts Apple store crash GOP senator hails House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Cold weather shocking bats, making them fall to ground in New York’s Central Park Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on his party understanding the border: ‘Not even close’ We’re taking an ostrich approach to enforcing gun laws — with deadly results Zelensky tells Ukrainians to be ‘very frugal’ with electricity amid Russian barrage on energy facilities Feehery: Republican disunity in several states proves costly Vet who took down alleged club shooter: ‘I reached up and did what I had to do’ Press: Stop the leaks! Impeach Justice Alito! Musk puts Twitter blue-check relaunch on hold ‘until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation’ A new Arecibo telescope and radar could help defend our planet The Hill’s Morning Report — Americans tap savings amid higher prices Uncertainties about climate compensation fund trigger skepticism Thanksgiving inflation gobbles up budgets McConnell fight with GOP opponent shifts to new battleground Voters name Trump as biggest loser of midterms Seven Republicans most likely to challenge Trump in 2024 Republicans seize on early voting after disappointing midterms Bottom line