The Hill Articles: October 7, 2022

Walker claims he learned identity of woman who says he paid for her abortion for first time Friday Five takeaways from the North Carolina Senate debate Five takeaways from the first Barnes-Johnson debate in Wisconsin Arizona appeals court temporarily blocks state’s 150-year-old abortion ban, restoring access DOJ warns of potential fraud following Hurricane Ian Zelensky urges world leaders to recognize Japan’s claim to disputed Russian-occupied islands GA prosecutor seeks testimony from Gingrich, Flynn, other Trump allies in 2020 election probe Rep. Casten says his daughter died from cardiac arrhythmia Health Care — GOP targets Democratic drug pricing law Energy & Environment — Schumer eyes ‘NOPEC’ bill after oil cuts  Is this the only bipartisan solution to the youth mental health crisis? US Arctic strategy calls for more military exercises to counter Russia, China Court extends pause on Ohio abortion ban Equilibrium/Sustainability — White House says no ‘imminent’ threat of nuclear war Former Atlanta mayor ‘very concerned’ about low voter enthusiasm in Georgia A bipartisan effort to protect America’s farms Sanders offers blistering condemnation of Saudi Arabia, calls for US troop withdrawal Woman at center of Walker controversy says he urged her to have second abortion Hillicon Valley — Musk knocks Trump’s app On The Money — Job growth remains strong as economy slows Defense & National Security — As Ukraine advances, war grows more dangerous  GOP Senate campaign arm pulls money out of New Hampshire as Bolduc falters Biden expected to declare Colorado’s Camp Hale a national monument next week Inflation causing travelers to rethink holiday plans What Biden’s marijuana order does and doesn’t do Zucker on CNN coverage: ‘We were not anti-Trump, we were pro-truth’ Photos of the Week: Human tower, home run record and a blessed rooster We can’t prevent another pandemic without China’s help White House touts vaccine benefits amid faltering booster rollout Texas judge cuts protections for LGBTQ+ workers, transgender youth House Ethics Committee says it’s investigating Oversight Chair Carolyn Maloney China makes its move in Central Asia Abrams outraises Kemp by $8M in last three months Senate Republican bill would repeal Democratic drug pricing law Federal judge says DeJoy changes to postal service before 2020 election harmed delivery Permanent climate change on habitable planets A key step on the road to health equity: improving patient flow Advocates tell top Canadian court US is not safe for asylum-seekers Pope Francis to canonize ‘father of migrants’ a saint Republicans ready to hold IRS accountable These cities have the most financial stress Report details underrepresentation of Hispanic workers in the media US sanctions target North Korean weapons network Michigan wedding venue cited for allegedly refusing to marry same-sex couples, violating city human rights ordinance Biden administration has reunited 500 families separated under Trump Protecting Ukraine’s future security Abrams to appear on ‘Fox News Sunday’ Uvalde school district suspends entire police force Why defunding IRS auditors won’t be easy GOP promise to keep  When civil war becomes all the rage New York mayor declares state of emergency over influx of migrants Musk knocks Trump’s Truth Social: ‘Essentially a rightwing echo chamber’ Prince Harry joined by Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley in new lawsuit against Daily Mail Pardons aren’t enough: It’s time to prioritize marijuana legalization  Why the Saudis and Emiratis back Russia’s call for oil production cuts White House says no change in nuclear posture after Biden ‘armageddon’ remark NAACP leader killed in gang shooting while vacationing in Turks and Caicos South Korea, US begin joint exercises with aircraft carrier Grassley a ‘no’ on Graham’s 15-week abortion ban Utah GOP Rep. John Curtis on abortion: ‘I wish women could make this decision’ New York’s Barnard College to offer medication abortion to students EPA proposes deeming lead in aviation fuel a danger to public health The New Dems’ winning message of progress from the middle Best Of Rising: Oct. 3-5, 2022 CNN anchor Jim Sciutto expected to return in a few weeks after ‘personal leave’ What no one wants to talk about in the border crisis: unaccompanied children Trump leads Biden by 8 in Iowa: poll Georgia GOP lieutenant governor blasts Trump over Walker Senate campaign How to ask for a raise (and get one) Why hundreds of mini satellites are photographing the entire world daily DOJ officials believe Trump still has documents: report Rough economic waters ahead: Will we choose wisely? GOP Rep. Nancy Mace praises Biden on marijuana pardons: ‘Credit where credit is due’ Dwayne Johnson says White House bid ‘off the table’ Oregon Latina releases new ad in contested House race Fist bumps don’t erase memories Former Oath Keeper says group had contact with Secret Service before Jan. 6 RNC, Arizona GOP sue Maricopa County Republicans over election laws Grassley holds double-digit lead in Iowa Senate race Using cancel culture’s tools to dismantle cancel culture? Economy adds 263K jobs in September, unemployment ticks down Schumer rebukes Saudi Arabia for ‘cynical’ move to cut oil supplies Kremlin insider tells Putin directly he disagrees with handling of Ukraine war efforts: report Hurricane Julia expected to form over Caribbean this weekend Ukrainian, Russian human rights activist groups awarded Nobel Peace Prize The UK government’s crisis: The consequences of being out of step globally No, we’re not already in World War III Congress can ensure American manufacturers get a fair shake Toddler hospitalized for 8 days after swallowing button batteries The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate races tighten as midterms near The Memo: Republicans find traction with ‘soft-on-crime’ attacks on Democrats Republicans feel more optimistic about capturing Senate control  How Ukraine’s advances are cornering Putin, making the war more dangerous Democrats look to keep abortion front and center ahead of November