The Hill Articles: November 30, 2022

Zelensky says Ukraine preparing a ‘powerful countermeasure’ against Russia   Starbucks found to violate labor law, ordered to negotiate with union Macron lobbies Harris for French astronaut to join moon mission Macron knocks Biden’s ‘super aggressive’ climate policies as US trip begins   Defense & National Security — Military vaccine mandate another potential NDAA wrench Crypto investors who lost big in FTX crash protest Bankman-Fried appearance Rubio stokes 2024 chatter with planned book release Sam Bankman-Fried says lawyers telling him to ‘recede into a hole’ Why the Oath Keepers guilty verdicts are bad news for others facing charges  Here’s what’s on the menu for Biden-Macron state dinner   Musk says ‘misunderstanding’ about potential Twitter removal from App Store resolved House panel votes to designate Pelosi ‘Speaker Emerita’ Mistrial declared in actor Danny Masterson’s rape trial Senate conservatives press McConnell to punt on omnibus On The Money — House quashes rail strike threat Congress inches toward year-end government funding deal DOJ will have to wait for Jan. 6 panel’s final report to access transcripts Companies push for ‘Buy America’ waiver extension with deadline looming Biden’s diplomatic nominee to Moscow calls on lawmakers to maintain pressure on Russia Health Care — FDA halts authorization of last COVID antibody drug Equilibrium & Sustainability — Fully self-driving vans could come to San Francisco Hillicon Valley — GOP governor adds to TikTok pressure Energy & Environment — What a rail strike would mean for energy What is the white paper revolution? These House members broke from their parties on rail strike legislation Labor activists grumble as rail paid leave appears likely to die in Senate Judge says Georgia’s GOP chairman had singular role in fake elector scheme Cable news sees November election ratings boost ICE accidentally posts personal data of 6,252 immigrants online FDA pauses authorization for last remaining COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment House panel gets access to Trump tax returns Let privacy bring us together in the new Congress Gas prices could drop below $3 by Christmas Washington Post to end Sunday magazine Yale facing lawsuit over alleged discrimination against students with mental illness House Democrats elect Ted Lieu as party vice chair NotedDC — Bankman-Fried holds court as Congress starts hearings Congressional science and technology capacity is stronger than you think Hispanic Caucus calls for Nevada to host first Democratic presidential primary Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County certifies election after being sued GOP senators call to eliminate military COVID-19 mandate from defense bill US ‘deeply concerned’ about Whelan after week without contact CDC starting wastewater testing for polio in select communities Senators grill Kroger and Albertsons CEOs over grocery megamerger Smart meter monitoring can help conserve water — but not without a fight, researchers find How to break China’s grasp on digital trade Watch live: First family, second family attend lighting of National Christmas Tree Here’s where home prices are heading in 2023: Realtor.com Biden to greet Prince William and Kate in Boston on Friday Indiana AG files medical complaint against doctor who performed abortion on 10 year old Biden administration paying $75 million to move three tribes affected by climate change Fully online college courses linked with worse student mental health: study How creative and compassionate reforms can expand US work permits Campaign Report — Arizona’s bumpy road to certifying 2022 election DHS warns of ‘heightened threat environment’ in pre-holiday terrorism bulletin  Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dies at 79, band confirms Zelensky says Musk should visit Ukraine to see war for himself Bill Clinton tests positive for COVID Watch live: Garland holds briefing on conviction of Oath Keepers leader Companies ask Supreme Court to stop flavored-tobacco ban in California DeSantis officials added to lawsuit filed on behalf of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard Powell: Fed will keep raising rates, but at slower pace Don’t let partisan gridlock stall critical government functions Hillary Clinton to honor Ukrainian first lady, Nobel Peace Prize co-winner GOP governors, senators take aim at Pentagon COVID-19 vaccine mandate Buttigieg and Walsh to brief Senate Democrats on railroad labor deal Achieving health equity to end the HIV epidemic: An important step Congress can take Congress needs to act immediately so drone authorities don’t lapse Buckingham Palace insider resigns after racist comments House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave Biden vows protections for Nevada’s Spirit Mountain Islamic State leader killed in battle, spokesman says Oath Keepers leader verdict: What is seditious conspiracy? Corporate profits hit record high in third quarter amid 40-year-high inflation The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden’s unusual dynamic in railroad fight Rightwing authoritarians aren’t funny — and other silly academic research findings that waste taxpayers’ money Blinken labels Russian attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure ‘barbaric’ Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Fuentes, remarks on Trump, Yiannopoulos Amazon: Holiday shopping weekend ‘biggest ever’ Watch live: White House press briefing The Republican challenge: Make this issue one for your base Noem orders TikTok ban for South Dakota government Conservative host Mark Levin labels McCarthy GOP opponents the ‘five boneheads’ New Alzheimer’s drug works, but is it enough? In historic vote, Democrats pick Jeffries to replace Pelosi as party leader A decade later, the Fight for $15’s wins are shaping the economy 2 dead after storms sweep South CNN announces layoffs amid difficult year Woman pleads guilty in connection to death of Vanessa Guillén at Fort Hood GOP Sen. Mike Braun will run for Indiana governor Puerto Rican towns sue major oil companies, alleging suppression of climate science Earmarks are new and improved: Republicans should support them Cicilline to challenge Clyburn for leadership spot Pending home sales fall for fifth straight month Three women to referee men’s World Cup match for first time Rising: November 30, 2022 DoorDash cutting more than 1,000 corporate positions Plant-based diet could cut colorectal cancer risk in men: study Congressional Black Caucus endorses Jeffries for Democratic leadership US economy grew faster in third quarter than first estimated The real costs of Russia’s Ukraine war Netanyahu on Trump dining with Ye, Nick Fuentes: ‘Wrong and misplaced’ Soccer fans celebrate US win at World Cup in Iran’s Kurdish region Supreme Court approval ticks up in new poll Watch live: Biden delivers remarks at White House Tribal Nations Summit The politics of Ukrainian reconstruction DeSantis to publish book amid heavy 2024 speculation Private hiring slows in November to just 127,000 jobs Cities led the way in LGBTQ equality this year, HRC report says Three things Congress should do now to protect kids and teens CDC awards more than $3 billion to bolster public health workforce, infrastructure AFL-CIO urges Congress to add paid sick leave to rail contract China warns of crackdown as protests to COVID policy spread Jane Fonda opens up on the return of ‘Fire Drill Fridays,’ Trump and Biden 2024 Pence group brings in $8 million in first year, sets $35 million budget for 2023 Haley says she’ll take time next month to consider 2024 White House bid Biden sees boost in approval from Democrats in new poll Trump campaign increasing screening after Nick Fuentes dinner Is the Supreme Court turning the Constitution into a homicide pact? A bipartisan approach to helping the homeless Budowsky: Speaker McCarthy’s five bad dreams Warnock campaign releases ads in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Korean to mobilize AAPI voters United Airlines invests in battery manufacturer to boost ground operations electrification Is Russia a terrorist state? The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike The Respect for Marriage Act has been introduced in Congresses for more than a decade. What makes this time different? Here’s what you need to know about the rail strike Congress is trying to stop Senate GOP battles over spending strategy Possible rail strike could send shockwaves through energy industry More American readers are choosing fiction over fact What to watch as Arizona moves to certify 2022 election amid GOP pushback Biden steps up the jabs against Trump  Five things to watch for during Macron’s state visit McCarthy Speaker quest leaves balancing act on national security Lobbying world