The Hill Articles: October 13, 2022

Judge rules federal law banning guns with serial numbers removed is unconstitutional Schumer said during Jan. 6 insurrection that Trump statement telling rioters to leave was ‘BS’ Five takeaways from the final Barnes-Johnson debate in Wisconsin Sen. Leahy taken to hospital as ‘precaution’ after not feeling well Pelosi during Jan. 6 insurrection: ‘We will have totally failed’ if election proceedings don’t continue Pelosi said before insurrection that she would ‘punch’ Trump if he came to Capitol: footage NotedDC — The issues that will define the November elections DeSantis signs executive order to ease voting rules in Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Ian Energy & Environment — EPA raises discrimination concerns in ‘Cancer Alley’ Juror who opposed death penalty for Parkland shooter told judge of ‘very tense’ deliberations At least five killed, including off-duty officer, in shooting in Raleigh Health Care — COVID public health emergency extended On The Money — Inflation rises again Defense & National Security — Jan. 6 committee to subpoena Trump  When it comes to security and transparency in the judiciary, there’s no need to sacrifice one for the other Jan. 6 panel seeks accountability for Trump as ringleader of Capitol attack Zelensky calls for Red Cross to access ‘concentration camp’ where Ukrainian POWs being held  EPA must do more to protect vulnerable communities from ‘double disaster’ Trump’s GOP allies blast Jan. 6 panel’s issuing of subpoena FDA warns of Adderall shortage Hillicon Valley — Nearly 3 in 4 say misinformation a ‘major problem’ Biden administration extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration EPA: Louisiana may have discriminated against Black communities facing air pollution Texas sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard were victims of a crime Fixing another liberal tax burden  Spain to give Ukraine additional air defense systems, Pentagon chief says Congressional Ethics Office head charged with DUI Next fight for Sandy Hook families: getting paid by Alex Jones These former presidents testified before Congress Equilibrium/Sustainability — 5.3 billion phones to become waste in 2022  D.C. sues chemical company for allegedly contaminating local rivers with pesticide Farm bill offers opportunity to challenge corporate control of the food system Five takeaways from likely last Jan. 6 hearing Meta files motion to dismiss FTC case against VR acquisition Medieval Times sues its worker union, saying name violates its trademark  Trump lashes out at Jan. 6 committee vote to subpoena him Gooding Jr. avoids jail in touching case, irking accusers Insufficient NSF funding could doom the Chips and Science Act Rents are rising fastest in these US cities First lady fashion in the spotlight at diplomatic soiree  Senior Navy SEAL leaders reprimanded over trainee’s death Biden is ignoring Pakistan. Here’s why that’s a mistake Connecticut police officers ambushed, killed after being deliberately lured to home by 911 call, police suspect Campaign Report — Fetterman’s health back in spotlight Transgender homicides in the US have nearly doubled over 4 years: report Dramatic video shows Pelosi, Schumer making urgent calls on Jan. 6 Menendez comes out against Biden’s Venezuelan immigration plan Jan. 6 committee votes unanimously to subpoena Trump Why is the IMF collecting surcharges from developing countries? Live updates: Jan. 6 panel concludes hearing with vote to subpoena Trump Testimony underscores Trump’s desire to go to Capitol on Jan. 6 Biden: ‘If Republicans win, inflation’s going to get worse’ US city could run out of water by December OPEC+ cuts could be ‘tipping point’ for recession, global energy agency warns WHO expects COVID-19 cases to rise in Europe Supreme Court rejects Trump plea for intervention on special master Why Marine Corps forces are becoming less relevant to combatant commanders Advocates seek to build on momentum from Biden’s first national monument designation  Arizona poll finds Kelly leads Masters for Senate, Lake ahead in governor’s race 4 in 10 misrepresented COVID status, adherence to public health measures: research Secret service messages show they knew crowd outside Jan. 6 rally was armed To bring COVID deaths near zero, focus on the most vulnerable Hochul tops Zeldin by 10 points in New York governor poll Cassidy Hutchinson: Trump told Meadows ‘this is embarrassing,’ ‘I don’t want people to know that we lost’ Netflix is adding ads: Here’s what we know about their new plan End the endless post-storm recovery Jill Biden to join Stacey Abrams for Georgia event Paul Ryan: Trump’s ‘unelectability will be palpable’ by 2024  The IRA and CHIPS Act were great for nuclear energy — here’s what we should do next Chances of NATO using nuclear weapons ‘extremely remote:’ Stoltenberg  LA Times backs Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race What’s in your wallet? A lot less if Dick Durbin gets his way LGBTQ voting bloc set to make up almost 1 in 5 voters by 2040, Human Rights Campaign says Watch live: Biden delivers infrastructure remarks from Los Angeles Five things to know about Thursday’s Social Security COLA Here are the states that ranked best in mental health  Trump’s DOJ dismissed victims of police killings: Biden’s must reopen their cases  New York AG asks court to increase monitoring of Trump’s business as fraud suit proceeds Barrasso: High prices have become ‘entrenched in our economy’ Jury recommends life sentence for Parkland shooter, opts against death penalty Taco Bell testing ‘Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco’ in select markets Self-described ‘incel’ pleads guilty in Ohio mass shooting case   A peek at the future of US-Taiwan defense industrial cooperation Nations must invest in early warning systems to avert disaster: UN chief Personal harms wrought by COVID-19 increased Americans’ support for equality: study Harris calls 2020 election deniers running for office a ‘very scary situation’ If Putin goes nuclear, Biden should choose the ‘merely bad’ option Watch live: Jan. 6 Committee holds hearing McConnell-aligned super PAC raises $111M in third quarter DEA seizes 300,000 ‘rainbow fentanyl’ pills in Bronx raid Watch live: Verdict reached in the trial of Parkland shooter Abrams: Kemp ‘simply refused to commit treason’ for Trump Lifting the veil on real Iran Hickenlooper calls for crypto securities rules from SEC China accuses US of ‘Cold War mentality’ after release of Biden national security strategy Stocks open sharply lower on inflation report Biden cites ‘progress’ in inflation data but admits ‘prices are still too high’ Rising: October 13, 2022 ‘It does feel like a miracle’: Teen regaining memory 5 years after accident caused amnesia The America that progressives have given us is stranger than fiction Airfares rose record 43 percent annually: CPI Digital license plates now legal in California Ocasio-Cortez mocks Fox News contributor’s $28 Taco Bell lunch Nature is disappearing: Here’s why it matters and what to do about it House Democrats haul $14M more in Q3 fundraising than GOP counterpart Republicans have edge in competitive congressional districts: survey $402,000 of liquid meth found hidden inside condom-filled pumpkins Saudi Arabia dismisses US criticism of oil production cut Biden’s pot pardon introduces presidential nullification of federal law When will your first increased Social Security check arrive? Depends on your birthday Social Security Administration announces 8.7 percent COLA hike, largest in 40 years Social Security COLA increase for 2023 officially announced White House announces press office promotions, additions ahead of midterms Inflation sped up in September as rent, food prices surged Fetterman says he would emulate Bob Casey if elected Barnes campaign releases ad highlighting Johnson’s connection to Jan. 6 How to break the OPEC cartel Iranian-made drones strike Kyiv region Why Congress should step in and regulate the CDC The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump will be front and center at today’s Jan. 6 hearing Rising nuclear fears spur debate over red lines in Ukraine war  Five female progressive rising stars to watch in 2024 Five things to watch for at Thursday’s Jan. 6 hearing  Tuberville’s comments on race, crime reverberate loudly on campaign trail After defeat at Trump’s hands, Cheney returns to Jan. 6 dais to make case against him NBC interview draws new scrutiny over Fetterman’s health Ryan, Vance locked in dead heat in Ohio Senate race: poll National park animals change behaviors amid just a few humans: study Majority says misinformation increases hate crimes, extreme views: poll