The Hill Articles: September 22, 2022

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ actor Ryan Grantham gets life sentence for murdering mom Alex Jones: ‘I’m done saying I’m sorry’ over false Sandy Hook hoax claims Iran deals with intense anger over woman’s death NotedDC: Fundraising — and spending — goes big California’s state law AB-5 is essential to improving the lives of misclassified workers Former Army reservist, ‘avowed white supremacist’ sentenced to 4 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack Zelensky: Putin troop mobilization ‘frank admission’ that Russian army has ‘crumbled’ On The Money — Bank chiefs under fire for low savings interest rates Hillicon Valley — Bill targeting Google, Meta inches ahead  These 9 House Democrats bucked the party and voted against a policing bill Russia’s manipulative nuclear threats: Putin’s great gambit Amazon’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ draws 13 million viewers in debut Energy & Environment — Manchin’s permitting deal hits GOP resistance   Lawmakers push Pentagon to send advanced drones to Ukraine DOJ: States can’t penalize VA employees for providing abortion services authorized by federal law It’s time to chart a middle path for independent workers DOJ, DHS face request to investigate DeSantis migrant flights Democrat offers resolution marking Atlanta race massacre — 116 years ago today Defense & National Security — US, allies go after Russia during UN meeting   Poll shows Fetterman up by 5 points, Shapiro up by 10 in Pennsylvania Equilibrium/Sustainability — Thousands in Puerto Rico lack basic services San Francisco OKs surveillance plan allowing police to access private cameras in real time Latino group: Ted Cruz blocked nomination based on ‘outright lie’ U.S. Civil Rights Commission finds disparities in disaster response after Harvey, Maria Cook Report shifts Arizona Senate race toward Democrats Dramatic video from inside Hurricane Fiona caught by Saildrone Health Care — White House: Graham abortion bill would be a ‘crisis’  Arizona, Georgia Senate races remain close: poll Laxalt narrowly leads Cortez Masto in Nevada Senate race: poll House passes four policing bills despite Democratic division Herschel Walker exaggerated claims about charity donations: NYT Pentagon: Putin’s nuclear threat won’t deter US aid to Ukraine Special master asks Trump team to back up claim FBI planted evidence Trump to host Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for Maryland governor candidate Dan Cox Judge dismisses librarian’s defamation lawsuit following conservative attacks over LGBTQ books Congress has a duty to act on voting rights, inequality issues ahead of midterms Elise Stefanik predicts at least 40 House GOP women next year Judge denies MyPillow exec Lindell’s request to shield phone from FBI Cherokee Nation presses for nonvoting House seat Most parents believe politicians are using children as ‘political pawns’ Pelosi reaffirms support for Manchin side deal: ‘No question’ What’s worse: Hurricane Fiona or LUMA in Puerto Rico? Labor Department watchdog identifies $45 billion of potential pandemic unemployment fraud Surgeon General Vivek Murthy makes chilling confession: He prefers the cone without ice cream Kushner criticizes DeSantis’s migrants flights: ‘Have to remember that these are human beings’ Yeshiva University, LGBTQ club agree to delay recognition amid appeal Campaign Report — How the midterms could help Biden in 2024 The competition issue Congress isn’t talking about: Patent abuse and ITC reform Nikki Haley campaigns for Laxalt, Bolduc Lawmakers slam big bank CEOs for failure to increase interest rates on savings California legalizes human composting Biden says administration ‘laser-focused’ on Puerto Rico after damage from Fiona Former top Mississippi health official pleads guilty to fraud House advances rule despite ‘squad’ defections US, allies pledge to punish Putin over Ukraine in UN showdown FDA user fee reauthorization added to bill to prevent government shutdown Bisexual workers report experiencing less discrimination, but are more likely to conceal identity Meta considering decision on Trump ban with ‘great caution’ Addressing the mental health crisis for Ukrainians in war and peace Resistance breath training could lower blood pressure White House warns Graham abortion bill would create ‘nationwide health care crisis’ Why falling home prices aren’t much help to young Americans Republicans lining up against Manchin’s permitting reform bill Woman who called 911 on Black birdwatcher in Central Park loses lawsuit against ex-employer The five bold actions needed from the White House food summit Voters split on appropriateness of sending migrants to liberal states, cities: poll Beagles rescued from Virginia facility shake paws at the Capitol Whitmer opens up 16-point lead in Michigan governor’s race Utah college student threatened to blow up nuclear reactor if football team lost, police say Thousands of Puerto Ricans still without power or water five days after Hurricane Fiona struck island Fentanyl distribution could become chargeable as murder offense Capitol riot defendant who testified before Jan. 6 committee sentenced to probation 9/11 first responder fights for life after hit-and-run on same day decades later Pelosi dismissed Raskin push to probe Trump over plans to host foreign leaders at private resort: book Kelly leading Masters by 8-point margin in new Arizona survey NSA accessed China’s telecommunications network, state media claims Republicans block bill requiring dark money groups to reveal donors The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump floats gray area in declassifying documents How the CHIPS and Science act can revolutionize US tech diversity These are the 10 fastest-cooling real estate markets in the US FTC says Bezos, Amazon CEO must testify in Prime membership investigation 1 in 3 women will consider ending pregnancy on their own if abortion is out of reach Watch live: Biden receives briefing on Hurricane Fiona O’Rourke rips Abbott’s migrant busing as ‘cruel and unkind’ Climate Week congregants should address methane Voter support slightly higher for Kemp in Georgia governor’s race: survey Trump was once paid by leaseholder in gold bars: book Facebook whistleblower launches nonprofit to make social media ‘healthier’ House Democrats delay policing bills vote after ‘Squad’ members revolt Staffers to hold first union vote in Capitol Hill office US Embassy in Cuba to begin processing full immigrant visas Health care, mass shootings top Gen Z priorities for 2022 midterms Treasury Department sanctions Iranian police force after death of 22-year-old in custody Judge puts Indiana’s abortion ban on hold Does China have designs on Siberia? In utero exposure to natural disasters linked with high rates of childhood anxiety, depression Rising: September 22, 2022 Klobuchar, Cruz strike deal to advance journalism antitrust bill Democrats, Republicans split on whether hard work results in economic advancement: poll ‘Fat Leonard’ arrested in Venezuela after fleeing US house arrest in Navy bribery scandal Tesla recalling 1.1M vehicles over automatic windows Hassan holds 13-point lead in New Hampshire reelection bid: survey Amanpour, Iranian president walk away from interview over head scarf dispute A seat at the table for Cherokee Nation Georgia voters view Warnock more favorably than Walker in Senate race: survey Pete Sessions pressed Texas officials to probe 2020 election: report Is America becoming more tribal? Is that a bad thing? Blinken to meet Chinese counterpart following Biden comments on Taiwan Watch live: Speaker Pelosi holds press conference Michael Cohen: Fraud lawsuit will ‘put an end’ to Trump Organization Florida Democratic state lawmaker to file lawsuit to block DeSantis migrant flights Ye on political future: ‘Yes, absolutely’ CNN sets prime-time lineup through midterm elections Secure the food supply chain before the next disaster strikes North Korea rejects US intelligence allegations it supplied weapons to Russia Shift toward ‘Silicon Nation’ promotes resilience — for American defense, society and the economy Capitol Police extend winning streak in defeating lawmakers at Congressional Football Game Biden approves disaster declaration for Puerto Rico Rubio edges Demings by 2 points in new Florida Senate poll Your way-too-early 2024 presidential election preview Beasley, Budd separated by 1 point in NC Senate race: poll Democrats hold double-digit leads in Colorado Senate, governor races: poll 1,300 detained in anti-war demonstrations throughout Russia: rights group 1 in 3 says Trump did not have secret documents at Mar-a-Lago: survey Quit Big Oil: Our health is a stake Pfizer agrees to supply millions of Paxlovid courses to Global Fund The Hill’s Morning Report — More war and US recession ahead? The eco-friendly homes that didn’t lose power after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico Manchin’s permitting reform deal on life support in face of GOP opposition What you need to know about the complex legal challenges to Ron DeSantis’s migrant flights  White House sees opportunity in GOP ‘fumble’ on abortion Why Democrats are trying to make midterms a referendum on Trump, GOP Five scenarios that could help Joe Biden   Scrutiny grows over government oversight of prison deaths Hard-line candidates could put governors races at risk for GOP