The Hill Articles: October 31, 2022

Rikers Island corrections officer seriously injured in stabbing by inmate: union official Mayorkas says its ‘difficult’ legally to label Paul Pelosi attack ‘domestic terrorism’ Judge blocks Penguin Random House from merging with rival publisher Simon & Schuster Six new details from Monday’s affidavit on the Paul Pelosi attack These five races will determine the Senate majority Defense & National Security — Barrage of Russian missiles cause havoc There may never be a better time to remove legacy riders from spending bills Energy & Environment — Biden threatens ‘higher tax’ for oil companies For the love of evidence: Time to record space Lujan Grisham holds narrow lead in New Mexico governor’s race: poll Pittsburgh Post-Gazette endorses Oz, citing Fetterman’s ‘lack of transparency’ Ye suspended from Instagram again after post about ‘Jewish business people’ Clinton wants Trump to pay her legal fees after tossed conspiracy lawsuit Health Care — ObamaCare open enrollment set to begin On The Money — Medicare, Social Security take midterm spotlight Chicago, Scotland take a community wealth building approach to economic development San Francisco DA announces attempted murder charge for alleged Paul Pelosi attacker Delta pilots overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike Hillicon Valley — Musk dissolves Twitter’s board Pentagon: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, water supply had ‘widespread impact’ ‘Giant space pumpkin’: NASA explains what made sun ‘smile’ days before Halloween Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake jokes about Paul Pelosi attack  Wheat prices shoot up after Russia suspends UN grain deal Prosecutors: Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker threatened to break Speaker’s kneecaps Reported $20 monthly charge for Twitter verification sparks pushback Herrell leads Democrat in New Mexico House race: poll Equilibrium/Sustainability — Last grain ships leave Ukraine Biden threatens oil companies with ‘higher tax’ if they don’t increase production Open enrollment for ObamaCare set to kick off as subsidies keep costs low Lee holds 10-point lead over McMullin in Utah Senate race: poll Former GOP Rep. J.C. Watts endorses Democrat in Oklahoma governor’s race  Forget the myths: Here’s how the Cuban Missile Crisis was actually resolved Republican leads in Oklahoma governor’s race: poll Energy policy focus on ‘pain at the pump’ ignores history of how we got here Supreme Court seems skeptical of race-conscious college admissions First lady to attend World Series as part of Stand Up To Cancer initiative Biden calls Brazilian President-elect Lula as Bolsonaro’s silence grows US schools have two years to use or lose once-in-a-lifetime relief funds Supreme Court leaves TSA mask requirement ruling in place   Powerball jackpot: Here’s where the most winning tickets have been sold Watch live: Biden discusses oil companies’ profits Hogan tests positive for COVID Trump fan Kid Rock says he’d like to have a beer with Obama: ‘There’s not a cooler’ president Pelosi suspect charged with kidnapping; police say he wanted to hold Speaker hostage Non-English speakers rarely included in pediatric research McCarthy says he’s ‘better prepared’ for Speaker’s gavel than in past Global population about to hit 8 billion Biden to suggest new tax on oil companies amid windfall profits Kemp leading Abrams by 7 points in Georgia governor race: survey  Elon Musk named sole director of Twitter, dissolves board Murphy calls for national security review of foreign investors in Musk Twitter acquisition consortium Instagram working on issue locking out users from accounts Trump asks Supreme Court to block release of his taxes to House Warnock, Walker deadlocked in Georgia Senate race: poll Chicken patties recalled over hard plastic pieces Why public spaces are our best hope for community and democracy Florida moves closer to banning gender-affirming care for minors Embattled Chinese real estate firm looks for salvation in budget EVs OPEC forecasts fossil fuel surge through midcentury Donald Trump Jr. mocks Paul Pelosi attack Almost 2 in 3 support marijuana legalization in Maryland: survey Ohio congressman’s niece among those killed in South Korea Halloween crowd surge  CDC director tests positive for COVID-19 again after completing round of Paxlovid Twitter to start charging $20 per month for verified users: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Paul Pelosi attack sparks partisan reaction As crime rises, we can assist police by reevaluating no-knock raids Patriots owner urging people to ‘stand up against Jewish hate’ with ads during NFL games Former Michigan officer to stand trial for killing of Patrick Lyoya  These states saw the biggest increase in abortions after Roe’s overturn Isolationist Republicans and progressive Democrats are having their shameful Munich moment Biden, Obama to hold rally in Philadelphia on Saturday The US-Saudi ties are more critical than Biden’s spat with the crown prince 80 percent of Kyiv without water after Russian strikes, mayor says South Korea investigating crowd surge that killed more than 150 people Homebuyers want to move to these cities amid growing inflation: report Rising: October 31, 2022 Biden to spotlight oil companies’ huge profits amid high prices at the pump Rick Scott: ‘I don’t know one Republican’ in favor of slashing retirees’ benefits How to protect your pets from these Halloween hazards, autumn risks Listen live: Supreme Court considers affirmative action in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College Last chance for the GOP to save itself Bolsonaro’s silence creates uneasy tension in Brazil Liberal think tank unveils proposal to protect elections  Housing costs are highest in these US cities: report Trump: Attack on Paul Pelosi a ‘terrible thing’ Biden must act on Iran’s drone and missile transfers Legal abortions dropped 6 percent in months after Roe was overturned: research Health lobbying surged in past 20 years: analysis Abbott beating O’Rourke by 6 points in Texas governor race: survey Trump endorses NH GOP Senate candidate, dings him for waffling on election claims Will the Supreme Court impose a Republican government on the US? Gun laws are on the midterm ballots in these states Listen live: Supreme Court considers race in college admissions Luke Bryan defends DeSantis appearance at concert Nevada Senate race locked in dead heat: survey Kelly tops Masters by 6 points in Arizona Senate race: poll  How the impending red wave could become a tsunami Pence: Post-2020 election meeting with Trump, lawyers ‘a new low’ Warnock leads Walker by 3 points in new Georgia Senate poll NBC’s Kornacki: Voter reaction to Fetterman debate performance ‘single biggest question’ ahead of midterms From the Holodomor to the Kholodomor Fetterman leading Oz by 5 points in Pennsylvania Senate race: survey Congress needs to do its job and protect Dreamers Arizona Republican attorney general: Election fraud claims are ‘horses—‘ Halloween tricks (but no treats) for Vladimir Putin Crist looks to replicate Democrats’ Georgia strategy in Florida race against DeSantis Economy, abortion, crime top voters’ concerns before midterms: Gallup A must-read for policymakers: The new roadmap for Black freedom Why an Oklahoma family business is fighting the Consumer Product Safety Commission The Hill’s Morning Report — Calls for restraint after Paul Pelosi attack GOP bracing for Trump indictment soon after Election Day  Jim Jordan poised to serve as top Biden foe in potential GOP House Why the fate of Medicare and Social Security is a midterm issue Juan Williams: Democracy hangs in the balance in the midterms Is the US headed toward a housing crash? Experts say it’s not 2008.