The Hill Articles: October 30, 2022

Elon Musk responds to NYT reporting on avoiding payouts: ‘This is false’ Kemp, Abrams clash in final debate, but agree to accept election results US and Russia trade barbs over halted Ukraine grain deal Two in three Republicans worried about election manipulation: poll Biden congratulates Lula on victory over Trump-backed Bolsonaro in Brazil Lula defeats Bolsonaro to again become Brazil’s president Two Americans were killed in Seoul Halloween crowd crush What we know about suspected Paul Pelosi attacker   Isolationism may be tempting, but it is utopian — and dangerous Affirmative action’s use in higher ed hangs in balance at Supreme Court House Republican says both parties need to tone down political rhetoric, ‘myself included’ Lawmakers point fingers over who’s to blame for Paul Pelosi attack   79 percent of voters describe the US as ‘out of control’ RNC chair says linking GOP rhetoric to political violence is ‘just unfair’   House GOP campaign chair says voter intimidation happens ‘on both sides’ What the midterm elections will signal to the world Seriously low diesel supply threatens to worsen inflation Elon Musk deletes tweet linking conspiracy theory to Paul Pelosi attack Musk mocks ‘Managing @Twitter 101’ reminder CBS poll predicts GOP House takeover   RSV v. COVID v. flu: Here’s what you need to know Maloney says Democrats will accept election outcomes   The midterms: Between the election and the agenda falls the shadow Musk tweets at Hillary Clinton, suggesting conspiracy surrounding Paul Pelosi attack US and EU: Supporting Iranians demanding freedom is not a luxury White House weighs holding future Haitian migrants at Guantanamo facility: report   ‘SNL’ spoofs Ye’s visit to Skechers office The flaw in ranked-choice voting: rewarding extremists Maloney says Republicans are trying to ‘exploit’ people’s problems for political gain Rick Scott says Oz, Fetterman Senate race has been ‘hardest’ for GOP  Will he or won’t he? Pressure mounts on Biden for post-midterm decision  The best dive bar in every state, according to Yelp Sununu says there’s no need for attack ads against Pelosi ahead of the midterms House GOP campaign chief spars with CBS host over ‘#FirePelosi’ tweet with gun ‘Neither’ is not an option in Pennsylvania Senate race Klobuchar says she doesn’t trust Musk after Twitter takeover  Democratic senator calls out Trump for not condemning Paul Pelosi attack   Powerball jackpot reaches $1B for second time in history: When is the next drawing Suspect in Paul Pelosi assault brought zip ties to attack Time for the United States to extend SpaceX’s Starlink to Russia RNC chairwoman won’t apologize for mocking Fetterman, Biden speech issues  Rick Scott says Democrats will get a ‘rude awakening’ on Election Day RNC chairwoman criticizes Democratic policies after Paul Pelosi attack Nearly half of American voters say they’ll support a candidate who wants to keep abortion legal Can a traditional Democrat prevail amid inflation? Rick Scott says he expects Republicans will win at least 52 Senate seats US needs a new partnership with Guyana The dangers of Iran’s drones in Ukraine This kitchen item may pose a surprising contamination risk, study finds Rick Scott calls Paul Pelosi attack ‘disgusting’ 2022 polling: The bad, the ugly and the really ugly ‘Saturday Night Live’ targets Republican candidates in latest episode Our diversity research is before the Supreme Court: Let’s not misinterpret it Voting dress code: What not to wear to the polls Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November Republicans’ bogus inflation blame game South Korea president declares mourning period after 151 killed in stampede Just how ominous is the China threat? Pelosi says she and children are ‘heartbroken and traumatized’ by attack on Paul Pelosi Let’s read between the lines of the 2022 report cards on reading and math Democrats scramble to push Fetterman over the finish in Pennsylvania Ukraine says Iran’s help for Russia should push Israel out of neutral stance