The Hill Articles: October 19, 2022

Gas station chain to sell marijuana at 10 Florida locations Jon Stewart rails against ‘Jew paranoia bull—’ after Trump, West remarks Man charged for threatening to kill Biden, Bennie Thompson: prosecutors Parkland father calls Rubio ‘pathetic liar’ after reversal on gun control measure Pence on backing Trump in 2024: ‘There might be somebody else I prefer more’ Ye reluctantly apologizes for antisemitic tweet Biden to join MSNBC’S Capehart for interview on Friday Five things to know about the IRS’s changes to next year’s taxes NotedDC — Holiday season thrusts inflation woes to forefront JD Vance says GOP needs to pick a fight with Biden over border wall Pence advocates for ‘healthy doses of civility’ as Georgetown speech draws protests 3.8 million Texas students to take home DNA identification kits 5 months after Uvalde LA councilmember involved in leaked audio tape refuses to resign amid criticism Trump sits for deposition in rape accuser’s defamation case On The Money — Housing market plunges deeper as rates rise Health Care — Novavax booster dose authorized by FDA These third-party candidates could have a big impact on the midterms Defense & National Security — Israel holds fire on Ukraine support Energy & Environment — Biden defends timing of oil reserve release The Clean Water Act turns 50 this week, it has never been more essential to our survival Equilibrium/Sustainability — Bread prices soar as inflation cripples Europe Hillicon Valley — Biden outlines $3B in EV battery investments  Ukrainians’ approval of US at record high: Gallup   Anxiety about climate change spreading beyond Western nations: research Biden’s making a troubling U-turn on the death penalty Mace, Dingell say Republicans and Democrats not adequately reaching women voters Police arrest 80-year-old man for bringing guns onto Capitol Grounds The free world needs American energy. Will President Biden meet the moment? Treasury sanctions Russian national, companies for transferring US-based military technology to Russia Israel holds fire amid mounting pressure from Ukraine The future of national security and space is on display in Florida Missouri to require libraries to shield young people from ‘inappropriate’ content Biden, Archives sued over JFK assassination records To have credibility with young people in November, you have to talk climate Biden political group releases ‘Dark Brandon’ student debt relief ad Remote work likely contributed to mini baby boom last year, economists say Judge orders more Eastman emails released, citing fraud pushed by Trump Failure to renew key trade measure is hitting US manufacturers hard Campaign Report — Worry grows for Democrats ahead of midterms Biden confirms 15-million barrel SPR release, calls for energy permitting reform COVID contributed to a quarter of maternal deaths in 2021, 2020: GAO Russia: Annexed Ukrainian regions under nuclear protection As Puerto Rico recovers, we all need to ask how to make grids more resilient What Putin’s martial law order means for the Russia-Ukraine war Ryan leading Vance by 2 points in Ohio Senate race: survey  New housing construction falls in September Getty Images offers grants to photographers, videographers to increase LGBTQ visibility in media At least five hours of sleep linked with lower health risks among seniors Saudi Arabia’s OPEC+ decision wasn’t as simple as ‘betrayal’ Pelosi on whether she would’ve punched Trump on Jan. 6: He didn’t have ‘the courage to come to the Hill’ Biden says Putin’s only tool now is to ‘brutalize’ after he declares martial law in Ukrainian regions Taylor Swift encourages fans to vote early Backlash to Ben Sasse’s candidacy to lead the University of Florida highlights anti-conservative bias on campus Biden: Strategic oil reserve release ‘not politically motivated at all’ Supreme Court urged to halt Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Severed Florida causeway reopens three weeks after Hurricane Ian Nearly 60 percent see mainstream media as a threat to democracy: poll EU chief: Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine are war crimes  FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for first booster dose Gun safety group releases Spanish-language midterm ads in Nevada The kids aren’t alright: We must ensure that our students are emotionally nourished Watch live: Biden discusses infrastructure Obama to campaign in Nevada amid signs of GOP wave Florida Board of Education adopts strict trans restroom policy Democrats delivered on Medicare — voters should know it The Hill’s 12:30 Report — GOP’s midterm optimism grows Hutchinson: It would be a mistake to withdraw funding for Ukraine Pence takes several veiled swipes at Trump while warning against ‘siren song of unprincipled populism’ Firearm owners concerned about gun violence, support policies to reduce shootings: research Pence pushes back: US must provide Ukraine with ‘resources to defend themselves’ Most in new poll say Trump should testify before Jan. 6 panel   McCarthy tamps down concerns over linking Social Security, Medicare reforms to debt ceiling Lin-Manuel Miranda on backlash to ‘Little Mermaid’ casting: ‘Halle Bailey is a perfect Ariel’ Democrats highlight Johnson’s Jan. 6 remarks in new ad Florida man arrested after planning to ‘start a war,’ deputies say Rising: October 19, 2022 Abrams: Reproductive health is an ‘economic imperative conversation’ The West and Russia the day after Fetterman doctor: Candidate in good health, ‘has no work restrictions’ Carbon emission increases down steeply in 2022: analysis Bezos warns it’s time to ‘batten down the hatches,’ noting economic signals Sanders to barnstorm across 8 states before Election Day Here’s why you need to book holiday travel this week Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on lowering energy costs Biden to announce nearly $3 billion for US battery production in electric vehicle push What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Uganda Brittney Griner thanks supporters as birthday passes in prison CNN rolls out new ‘Guns in America’ team, podcast for Audie Cornish US military intercepts two Russian bombers in Alaska air defense zone Biden approval rating hovering near its lowest point weeks ahead of midterms: survey Watch live: White House press briefing Special master asks Trump team for ‘the beef’ behind privilege claims Why playing the ‘long game’ is the right approach to Iran’s protests Majority in new poll says democracy is not working well Pelosi says Democrats need better messaging on inflation McCarthy defends ‘blank check’ remark on Ukraine Russia starts evacuations in occupied Kherson Trump shared classified letters from North Korea’s Kim with Woodward, journalist says Bring US nukes back to South Korea to counter Kim Jong Un’s deadly game Don Lemon: Trump ‘didn’t have the courage’ to come on my show US saw record drop in home sales in September: Redfin Meghan offers first interview since Queen Elizabeth’s death Armed Services Committee Republican says ‘vast majority’ of GOP supports US assistance to Ukraine HBO documentary offers inside look at Biden’s ‘chaotic’ first year The wrong way to combat cancel culture Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions Beijing bridge protest: One-off or ‘canary in the coal mine’? 8 in 10 say economy and inflation will factor heavily on their votes: poll IRS announces tax inflation adjustments – why your paycheck could see a bump A $40 raise after 49 years on the job: The plight of male workers Democrats’ lead on congressional ballot shrinks to 1 point in new survey 300,000+ Russian coffins for an empire US mortgage rates reach 20-year high Respect and bravery are our greatest weapons in fighting racism The Hill’s Morning Report — Twenty days to woo, agitate, frighten voters to cast ballots The GOP is playing offense on abortion — and they’re winning President Biden forcefully responds to Saudis on oil Who will decide this election? Biden is viewed as a drag on Democratic midterm hopes  Democrats ready for midterm blame game Biden order adds momentum to bipartisan marijuana bill This pro-impeachment California Republican is facing a tough battle Here’s how much Americans should expect to pay for utilities this winter Lack of ‘forever chemicals’ testing could be leaving most victims in the dark How to prepare for a potential recession in 2023 Lobbying world Social Security, Medicare are on the line this November — and women older than 50 know it Indecisiveness among older voters a wild card in final campaign stretch