The Hill Articles: November 3, 2022

Oprah Winfrey backs Fetterman Defense & National Security–US, South Korea issue stern warning to Kim Jong Un Musk sends email to Twitter employees, confirming plans for mass layoffs Friday: report South Carolina smashes single-day early voting record multiple times ahead of election day Gabby Petito’s parents sue Utah police, alleging ‘negligence’ of officers, department led to her death Democrats’ lead shrinks to 2 points on generic congressional ballot: poll Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay LA county reaches $8M settlement with family of teen fatally shot in the back by police Hillicon Valley — Twitter verification fee sparks concerns Watch live: Biden participates in a rally for California Rep. Levin NotedDC — White House is Biden’s to lose in 2024, analyst says Manchin calls for deal on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid in new Congress Home care is an integral part of the health care industry — cuts will devastate access to care Health Care — GOP plans COVID probes if they have majorities On The Money — Retailers predict record holiday sales amid inflation  Court ends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s legal fight over ‘insurrection’ clause Energy & Environment — Few corporations likely to hit climate goals: report Biden holds rally to boost New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s reelection bid Equilibrium/Sustainability — Global warming sparking Arctic fire activity Midterm spending projected to near $17 billion, shattering previous record Time for new approaches to US-Mexico corn trade Biden’s daughter on probe into Hunter: ‘They’re not going to find anything’ Immunity debt: Why so many kids are sick with RSV Ukraine won’t participate in G-20 summit if Putin attends: Zelensky Russian flag comes down in Kherson, but Ukraine sees a trap Coons, Portman visit Ukraine to ‘underscore broad support’ in Congress Paul Pelosi released from hospital Watch live: Biden participates in Democratic rally in New Mexico Recent actions on illegal immigration will only lead to more gridlock Johnny Depp appeals verdict that awarded ex-wife Amber Heard $2M  US and Brazil can prevent the next food crisis Jack Black says it feels like ‘the end of the world’ if voters don’t turn out for midterms Biden says 16M student debt relief applicants to be approved this week Optimistic Democrats insist the polls are wrong Fed Data suggests there was no recession in September Ukraine’s Crimea conundrum Energy, transportation firms gave millions to election deniers after Jan. 6: analysis CDC issues updated guidance on prescribing opioids FBI warns of a ‘broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues Ex-Capitol officer Michael Fanone: Pelosi attack shows political violence has ‘been normalized’ As the markets tank, Congress can help retirees by suspending RMDs Kellyanne Conway: Trump and Pence had ‘nasty divorce’ but need to ‘co-parent’ GOP  New York reaches $523 million opioid settlement with drug manufacturer Teva Gen Z: Writing Their Own Rules US, South Korea extend war drills in response to North’s missile launches Maggie Haberman: Conservative media ‘landscape’ has ‘shifted’ away from Trump Congress should prioritize families over corporate tax breaks Five ways Netanyahu’s return could shake up Israel and the world Single synthetic ‘magic mushroom’ dose improves depression: research Physician who provided abortion to 10-year-old sues Indiana AG Schumer predicts Democrats will hold Senate Sunny Hostin: Suburban women backing GOP ‘like roaches voting for Raid’ Campaign Report — Midterms coming down to the wire Congressional report finds health care sector ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to cyber attacks US contractors that commit human trafficking must no longer slip through the cracks Unemployment claims are down the most in these states Retailers predict record holiday sales amid historic inflation Brittney Griner meets with US Embassy officials while imprisoned in Russia Winter is coming, prices are rising, and most voters say: Unleash American energy now Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on student debt relief Republican holds slight advantage in Oregon governor’s race: poll Kyrie Irving says he takes ‘responsibility’ for ‘negative impact’ of controversial tweet Blood moon lunar eclipse to rise on Election Day How Oregon suddenly became a battleground Nevada ACLU asks for probe into ‘partisan’ hand count of mail-in ballots Drivers are 16% more likely to hit a deer next week — the time change may be why Lyft cutting 13 percent of employees   Biden admin distributing $4.5 billion to help with home heating costs: Here’s how to apply for assistance Netanyahu will return to power in Israel, form far-right government How industrial clusters can help reach clean energy targets Warnock narrowly leads Walker in Georgia Senate race: poll Pfizer testing combined COVID, flu vaccine Feds crack down on nationwide catalytic converter theft ring Advocates urge committee to advance Kids Online Safety Act DC man sentenced in Molotov cocktail confrontation with Capitol Police CNBC canceling Shep Smith’s news show Court rules beauty pageant can exclude transgender women The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden plays it safe with campaign stops Republican voters support clean energy: It’s time to find common ground Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification sparks credibility concerns Klain says US not in recession: ‘I want to be really, really clear on that’ Drivers told to park older Dodge and Chrysler models after air bag deaths UN watchdog: Ukraine inspections yield no indications of undeclared nuclear activity, materials  Few corporations on pace to reach long-term net zero emissions targets: research Public health experts knock Biden on Title 42 UNESCO says a third of World Heritage glaciers will vanish by 2050 Rising sentiment for Ukraine negotiations threatens neoconservative influence Trump: ‘They ought to impeach Mitch McConnell’ if he backs debt ceiling elimination Online payment giant Stripe laying off 14 percent of workforce  US Chamber rejects McCarthy’s call for new leadership Governing social media: You help to make the rules Alleged Pelosi attacker was in US illegally: DHS Tech company announces rollout of new elder-care assistant robots Rising: November 3, 2022 Civil rights groups call for further action after meeting with Musk Mortgage rates drop below 7 percent The Memo: Biden’s plea for democracy struggles to get traction Kanye West posts first tweet since Musk acquisition Majority of adults over 50 report being caregivers for other seniors: poll How to expel Russia from the UN Tim Ryan on Democrats who refuse to debate ahead of midterms: ‘Have some guts’ Cruz calls out Trump for not spending on Senate candidates Groups make clashing leadership claims over oldest Latino civil rights organization EPA touts largest-ever investment in monitoring air pollution The chaos election: The 2022 midterms are actually about 2024 Masters says he’s ‘prepared to be a thorn in the side’ of McConnell if elected in Arizona Clinton: Republicans hypocritical to focus on crime while mocking Pelosi attack  Vecna’s lair up for sale: ‘Stranger Things’ Creel House hits market for $1.5M Early voting tops 30M White House condemns latest North Korea missile launch Here’s what could hasten a pivot by the Federal Reserve Obama to heckler in Arizona: ‘Set up your own rally’ Ocasio-Cortez: Twitter mentions, notifications ‘conveniently’ not working after criticism First-time homebuyers are getting older as prices rise In the last stretch, Biden panders to voters’ stupidity Obama tells Arizona crowd to focus on saving democracy More Republicans opposed to continued Ukraine aid: survey Corporations dominated lobbying on anti-price gouging bills: analysis Which will happen first — a Trump indictment or 2024 presidential announcement? COVID, the flu and RSV: We’re not out of the woods Oz passes Fetterman for first time after Pennsylvania debate: poll America needs a national security networking forum and ideas incubator Oz takes risk vs. Fetterman with Trump rally The Hill’s Morning Report — The juicy storylines in 2022 midterms GOP majority’s to-do list includes COVID-19 response, origins — and Fauci Calls grow for more lawmaker security after shocking attack on Paul Pelosi How NASCAR’s switch to unleaded gas boosted test scores near racetracks Why Biden is campaigning in blue New Mexico days before the midterms How a third-party candidate dropping out could shake up Arizona’s close Senate race Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in children’s textiles, pet food packaging