The Hill Articles: September 14, 2022

Internal documents cast doubt on Big Oil climate promises DC bar report details charges being pursued in DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe Senators introduce bill designating Russia ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ Zelensky involved in car crash, but suffers ‘no serious injuries’ Russia looks to block Zelensky video address at UN assembly Portrait of late Rep. Elijah Cummings unveiled at the Capitol School messaging app Seesaw responds to NSFW photo sent to parents Defense & National Security — Taiwan bill makes it past first hurdle Energy & Environment — Pelosi signals openness to permitting reform Lujan Grisham leads in New Mexico governor’s race: poll Monica Lewinsky says Ken Starr’s death brings ‘complicated feelings’ Top Democrat says deal to avert rail strike ‘entirely possible’ before Friday deadline Pelosi confirms Manchin deal while downplaying clash with liberals On The Money — Sanders backs unions, blocks effort to avert rail strike Is Biden putting obstacles in the way of implementing his agenda? Judge blocks Ohio’s six-week abortion ban for 14 days Congress divided on how to stop rail strike as disruption looms Jan. 6 panel members report progress on Trump-Secret Service probe Health Care — Rand Paul and Anthony Fauci face off in latest spat 5 ways the rail strike could worsen inflation Patagonia founder gives away company, with all profits going to fighting climate change Hillicon Valley — Iranians indicted in hacking scheme    NBA commissioner responds to blowback over Sarver’s suspension R. Kelly convicted on federal child porn charges, acquitted of trial fixing Tropical depression could turn into Tropical Storm Fiona Former aide sues Cuomo over alleged sexual harassment, retaliation USDA announces $2B in funding for food banks, school meal programs to fight hunger A Sonic Drive-In just hosted a hardcore punk concert, and the photos are wild Can we save the diminishing Colorado River? Equilibrium/Sustainability — Yoga teachers take aim at Lululemon over coal Sanders blocks proposal to force rail unions to accept labor deal Senate panel advances Taiwan policy overhaul Harris skipped her homework on abortion and the Constitution New legislation would support survivors of sexual assault on college campuses WHO says end of COVID-19 ‘is in sight’ New clinical trials planned for blood tests to detect cancers How to save money at VA without sacrificing our veterans Prosecutors ask court to throw out murder conviction of ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed Wholesalers implore Congress to intervene, prevent rail strike Amtrak canceling all long-distance trains starting Thursday Future British monarchs must right the wrongs of colonialism Kagan says court is legitimate ‘when it’s acting like a court’ Pence says ‘whoever’ is next GOP president will back national abortion ban California sues Amazon, alleges tech giant stifled competition Trump called into small rally held in support of DC-jailed Jan. 6 prisoners On health care policy, here’s where Democrats and Republicans can agree Biden touts funds for EV charging network: Will be as ‘easy to find as gas stations’ Two-thirds of likely voters in swing states support marriage equality, poll finds Pelosi teases September vote on bill banning lawmaker stock trading Johnson holds narrow lead over Barnes in Wisconsin: poll America’s age tipping point is approaching — we’re totally unprepared DOJ indicts Iranians for allegedly hacking and extorting US groups Quinnipiac Georgia poll finds Warnock ahead, Abrams-Kemp too close to call Safeguarding the Census Bureau from politicization Jen Psaki in MSNBC debut says Trump ‘energizing’ Democrats ahead of midterms Advocates worry for safety, well-being of Black, LGBT students this school year Interior reinstates offshore oil leases after requirement in Democratic bill Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown plans to announce 2024 reelection bid GOP expresses hostility to Manchin permitting reform campaign The unseen battle: Preventing suicide in our military community Paul clashes with Fauci over child vaccinations How students get access to mental health services at school Employees put pressure on companies to meet climate change goals, but hurdles remain What is COLA and why does it matter to those on Social Security? Watch live: Social media execs testify before Senate panel on national security Hispanic Caucus endorses Latina in newly competitive Washington district My grandmother was a ‘quiet quitter.’ Now she’s dead. Alyssa Farah Griffin thanks Stacey Abrams for ‘admitting’ she lost to Kemp in 2018 House Oversight asks for information on federal employee threats EU official unveils proposals to address energy crisis amid Ukraine war Fetterman commits to Pennsylvania Senate debate on Oct. 25 Americans are ready to buy a home if housing market crashes, survey finds Could long COVID finally make us take chronic pain seriously? Senate Republicans demand Schumer bring defense authorization bill to floor Louisiana woman travels to New York for abortion of fetus with no skull Fetterman has 9-point lead on Oz: poll House GOP leaders hedge on 15-week abortion ban Dave Weigel leaving Washington Post for Semafor The Hill’s 12:30 Report — New GOP headache in the final midterm sprint It’s crucial to reintegrate Taiwan into the ICAO Burns wins GOP nod in New Hampshire, teeing up race against Kuster Far-right candidate Bolduc wins New Hampshire Senate primary to take on Hassan Huge Social Security COLA spike could be on the way — because of inflation Michelle Obama organization teams up with climate group to mobilize young voters Rail union becomes first to authorize strike, threatening supply chain Senate panel considers Taiwan bill — to the discomfort of White House Lucrative IRS program targeting wealthy tax cheats is withering from lack of funds Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on infrastructure from Detroit US Army returns most Chinook helicopters to service following grounding The best way to get a crying baby back to sleep, according to science Inspector general flags vetting problems with Afghan evacuees; he should look at southern border Google must face most of Texas-led antitrust case, court says US seeks to redirect Afghanistan assets, avoid Taliban Sunrise Movement endorses Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin Senate race Package explodes at Northeastern University, 1 injured Virginia county votes to rename highways named after Confederate leaders Rising: September 14, 2022 Societies need ‘Queen-like’ glue Bipartisan bill would help teachers, first responders priced out of housing market Trump to stump for Senate candidate Budd in North Carolina White House defends Biden’s quick flight to Delaware to vote in primary Is the media honeymoon running out for John Fetterman? Newsom signs controversial social media bill into California law Biden calls King Charles III, offers condolences Another Russian exec’s body found following mysterious death Worry over the state of the world is keeping Americans up at night Albania’s example to the United States — and the world Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference Zelensky visits liberated city of Izyum Watch live: Walensky testifies on monkeypox before Senate panel Watch live: Social media execs testify before Senate panel on national security Bill Richardson visits Moscow amid Griner, Whelan detentions We should celebrate Ukraine’s success but not lose perspective Three convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot tunnel attacks ‘Dateline’s’ Andrea Canning talks crime, writing rom-coms and ‘Baywatch’ internship You may get an automatic refund for your student loan payments: Here’s why ‘Dark winter’ could bring utilities controlling your thermostat Medical providers, activists urge Google to ban ads from anti-abortion clinics Watch live: Mourners pay respects to Queen Elizabeth as she lies in state Judge rightly halts Arizona’s anti-democratic effort to limit filming police misconduct Russia spent over $300M in effort to influence world politics, US officials say Webb: Creating a medical crisis The US must reconsider its role in the Arctic Chuck Morse concedes to far-right candidate Bolduc in New Hampshire Senate primary to face Hassan Mellman: Changing fundamentals boost Democrats Budowsky: Liz Cheney’s momentous midterm moment Is our Navy ready for a looming Pacific war? The Hill’s Morning Report — Graham steals GOP’s inflation thunder with abortion ban Democrats in final push to mold midterm message Ukraine gains heighten fears that Putin will use winter as a weapon Graham creates unwelcome political problem for McConnell, GOP Trump faces new legal problem in DOJ pressure allegations Why Buttigieg is sparking 2024 chatter 5 things we learned from the 2022 primary season The Memo: Five Trump takeaways from primary season Blumenthal holds wide lead in Connecticut Senate race: poll Lobbying world These US metros are seeing the most inflation Air pollution may spur irregular heart rhythms in teens: study Five takeaways from the last primary night of the year