The Hill Articles: October 2, 2022

OPEC considering cutting oil production to increase global prices: report Hurricane Ian’s destruction — by the numbers Ukraine’s first lady says ‘we are getting stronger’ amid Russia’s invasion Bolsonaro, Lula appear headed for runoff in Brazil race NFLPA fires doctor, agrees to change concussion protocols after Tagovailoa injury Putin puts US officials on edge with nuclear saber-rattling Here are key ballot measures to watch for in November Khashoggi’s former editor says anniversary of death ‘particularly painful’ this year Tillerson to be called as witness in trial of former Trump advisor US promises ‘severe costs’ for anyone who supports Russia’s annexations in Ukraine NATO leader on Ukraine’s fast-track into alliance: Membership ‘has to be taken by consensus’ Biden has tried to rebuild the refugee system. This year will test that Pentagon chief warns ‘no checks on Mr. Putin’ amid nuclear threats US defense chief sidesteps questions on Biden’s pledge to defend Taiwan NASA hit an asteroid with a spacecraft: Now what? CPAC backtracks on tweet criticizing US aid to Ukraine Symone Sanders-Townsend calls Biden’s Walorski gaffe ‘unfortunate’ US meets with skeptical Turkey over Finland, Sweden NATO accession Collins says she ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if a lawmaker is killed amid rise in threats Blinken marks Khashoggi murder as ‘attack on freedom of expression everywhere’ Petraeus predicts US would lead NATO response to ‘take out’ Russian forces if Putin uses nuclear weapon Latino voters divided on Biden job performance: poll Democrats’ lead among Latino voters shrinks in new survey NFL’s J.J. Watt ‘went into AFib,’ had heart shocked Officials detail dire impacts from Hurricane Ian, call for more assistance The end of scarcity: A silent threat to US well-being McMaster says he was never ‘uncomfortable’ about Trump handling classified information McMaster on Putin threat: ‘If you use a nuclear weapon, it’s a suicide weapon’ Rubio: Prisoner swap with Venezuela ‘puts Americans all over the world … in danger’ For journalists, Trump continues to be the gift that keeps on giving Rick Scott says he wants to know more about timing of evacuations in Lee County FEMA administrator says agency will support ‘everybody’ after Republicans attack Harris equity remark What Hurricane Ian shows us about news, real and manufactured Rick Scott refuses to rebuke Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene rhetoric Kemp slams ‘woke cancel culture’ on potential Atlanta Braves name change SCOTUS Sackett case: Clean Water Act is on the chopping block Why Democrats face big test with Black women in 2022 New Supreme Court term may be even more partisan Fort Myers mayor says ‘a certain percentage’ will never heed evacuation warnings Kemp dodges question on joining Trump at campaign rally FEMA administrator warns residents to be ‘vigilant’ in days after Hurricane Ian North Carolina governor says state has ‘front-row seat’ to climate change Republicans are the new isolationists; will US retreat from world stage? Hurricane Ian amplifies urgent need for resilient, renewable and just energy grid When will the Social Security Administration announce the COLA increase for 2023? Rubio says he’ll vote against Hurricane Ian relief if bill is loaded with extra ‘pork’ spending FEMA chief on deaths from Hurricane Ian: Storm was ‘fairly unpredictable’ FEMA administrator: Communities have ‘long road to recovery’ after Hurricane Ian After NASA’s test to deflect asteroid threats, it’s time to better detect what is coming Rick Scott on Trump saying McConnell has ‘death wish’: ‘I don’t condone violence’ Congress needs to break the continuing pattern of inadequate EPA funding Lawsuits, shrunk eligibility take the shine off Biden’s student debt relief We cannot ignore the ‘domestic asylum seekers’ who need rescuing You may have a REAL ID already: How to know Graduates from these colleges, universities have the most debt: report Pope calls on Putin to end ‘spiral of violence and death’ Kevin McCarthy’s 2022 campaign agenda is all hat and no cattle US faces election worker shortage ahead of midterms due to rise in threats Ukraine regains control of key eastern city Lyman Supreme Court to hear case that could have massive impact on US water quality ARPA-H could revolutionize medicine for women with severe mental illness Death toll in Florida rises to 47 amid Hurricane Ian recovery efforts DeSantis’s migrant flights could cost him Latino support at home Petraeus: War in Ukraine ‘looks very dire indeed for Vladimir Putin’ Senate battle may come down to final four: Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin EPA allies support stronger safeguards for dangerous PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ Supreme Court’s approval sinks to historic lows 100 days after abortion decision