The Hill Articles: October 16, 2022

Russian troops kill orchestra conductor for refusing to join concert in Kherson, Ukraine says Murdoch looking to combine News Corp and Fox News: report Warnock calls out Walker for skipping debate: ‘Half of being a senator is showing up’ Walker defends his ‘legit’ police badges after debate stunt California governor blocks Charles Manson follower’s parole GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election Michael Cohen says Trump 2024 run would ‘destroy the great grift’ Brittney Griner’s release not a main concern for Kremlin, says Putin aide Trump blasted for telling American Jews to ‘get their act together’   Iran’s president blames Biden for ‘chaos, terror’ amid anti-regime protests New short-form audio app aims to deliver ‘authentic, unfiltered’ political commentary Democrats quietly making 2024 contingency plans ahead of midterms Thirty injured, four killed in mass shootings over the weekend US sends armored vehicles to help Haiti fight ‘criminal actors’ Former GOP governor says Democrats, Republicans running away from Biden and Trump   Here’s what the Jan. 6 committee missed Trump backs Zeldin in NY governor race as Hochul’s lead narrows Saudi defense chief pushes back on accusations kingdom is standing with Russia against Ukraine  Miss Blockbuster? Here’s how you can (kind of) relive the magic The somber anniversary of a law worth repealing Ryan picks up Cleveland Plain Dealer endorsement Blumenthal up by 5 points over challenger Leora Levy in Connecticut survey Is the Biden administration about to put the Abraham Accords at risk? Philadelphia Inquirer endorses Fetterman  Odds of recession in next 12 months now 63 percent in survey of economists These US bird species face a ‘tipping point’ as populations decline sharply, new report finds Chris Christie says Trump kept classified documents as a ‘trophy’   Grassley leading Franken by 3 points in reelection bid: poll Ending hunger could be the first step toward ending the opioid epidemic GOP Senate candidate says he would ‘actively’ campaign against Trump in 2024 Ukrainian ambassador asks for ‘everything possible’ to speed up delivery of air defense systems Fauci says COVID-19 was politicized by ‘triple whammy’ of outbreak, division and 2020 election   Why Kamala Harris is already among the most consequential vice presidents in history Darkening economic outlook spells trouble for 2022 Democrats Buttigieg expresses no regret for American Rescue Plan amid high inflation Bernie Sanders says Democrats should have the ‘guts’ to court some Trump voters   New poll suggests Republicans take House control after midterms Buttigieg: Recession is ‘possible but not inevitable’   Jan. 6 panel member hopes Secret Service officials will be called back   The Republicans’ second-biggest lie Kari Lake refuses to say if she would accept election result if she loses Crickets: Jan. 6 Committee about to learn how Trump journalists feel McMullin: ‘I will not caucus with Democrats or Republicans’ Dana Bash, Kari Lake clash over 2020 election fraud claims Kinzinger: Jan. 6 conspiracies will go away because of panel’s work   The dangerous paradox of the religious polarization of American politics Biden to campaign for Crist ahead of November midterms Sanders: Federal Reserve is hurting economy   Kinzinger says holding Trump in criminal contempt ‘a bridge we cross when we get there’   Sullivan says Biden won’t meet with Saudi crown prince at G-20 summit Will Russia rejoin the international community through space, post-Putin? Ten Commandments of DC USPS announces stamp price hikes for 2023 Xi calls for faster Chinese military development The immigration crisis isn’t what you think it is ‘Saturday Night Live’ targets Jan. 6 committee, Trump Tulsi Gabbard: A voice of reason Major companies race to buy back stocks ahead of new corporate tax Biden calls abandoned UK tax cut plan a ‘mistake’ Ongoing US support to Ukraine could prompt Russian cyber escalation in midterms, experts warn Mail-in voting changes could play a decisive role in these swing states Americans are drowning in medical debt. Here’s how our leaders can help GOP election deniers spark alarm about 2024