The Hill Articles: September 29, 2022

Senate confirms US ambassadors to four countries Trevor Noah to depart ‘The Daily Show’ after seven years Biden administration estimates student loan plan will cost $379B These nine House Republicans voted against a bill to require vetting for programs exploited by China Wisconsin Senate race shifts toward Johnson: poll Judge denies student debt cancellation lawsuit after Education Department clarifies plan NotedDC — Hurricane Ian brings DeSantis, Biden together Defense & National Security — Harris concludes Asia trip with DMZ visit DOJ official and NY attorney launch initiative against hate crimes in Buffalo US public education systems facing a crisis point On the Money — Congress one vote away from averting a shutdown Hillicon Valley — House passes bipartisan antitrust bills   Musk said Russian media had ‘lot of bulls—, but some good points too’ after Ukraine invasion Abrams fetal heartbeat comments draw GOP ire in House hearing Equilibrium/Sustainability — Hurricane Ian severs sole connection to Gulf islands Health Care — House passes COVID-19 mental health bill  Energy & Environment — What’s next for permitting reform? Putin raises stakes with Ukraine annexation plans Nearly 5,000 National Guard troops activated in Florida after Hurricane Ian NY public officials criticize DeSantis for voting against Hurricane Sandy relief Second COVID booster effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths in nursing home residents: study Zelensky: Russia won’t achieve its goals with annexation Meta to freeze hirings, cut staff: Zuckerberg Romance novel cover model pleads guilty to assaulting police at Jan. 6 riot LGBTQ+ groups call on Congress, White House to direct more resources toward monkeypox Judge says Trump can hold off on affirming accuracy of FBI’s Mar-a-Lago inventory Railroad strike averted for now — but the future is far from certain Senate done voting until Nov. 14, setting up ‘extremely busy’ lame duck session Mark Hamill named ambassador of Ukraine’s fundraising platform NBA’s LeBron James, Draymond Green and Kevin Love are buying a pro pickleball team AAP issues new guidance for head lice in schools Facebook amplified hate before Rohingya massacre: Amnesty report Time to follow Europe’s lead on social media regulation Dow down more than 450 points on recession fears House passes bill addressing mental health concerns among students, families, educators Americans want humane immigration policies, not cruel political stunts DCCC invites Democrats to event with Amazon lobbyists ahead of antitrust vote US imposes oil sanctions against Chinese companies accused of aiding Iran House passes antitrust bills targeting tech giants’ power Hispanic Caucus calls on Biden to support Latino Museum on National Mall Uvalde survivors sue gun makers, school district, law enforcement Congress: Plan for climate impacts to protect national security Biden’s student borrower forgiveness program updated to exclude private loans Brother of victim in ‘Serial’ case will appeal overturning of Adnan Syed conviction Sullivan drops hold on government funding bill after Biden agrees to more Alaska money Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown Army doctor, anesthesiologist charged with conspiring to give US medical documents to Russia How Elizabeth Warren’s anti-business sentiment hurts the economy Field clears in race for Republican Study Committee chair Russian oligarch, associates charged with sanctions evasion Cook Report shifts three governors races in Democrats’ favor Study: Methane emissions may be five times higher than previously thought We miscalculated our climate tipping points: This decade is critical WHO releases new guidelines for mental health in the workplace Half of world’s bird species in decline due to human actions: report North Korea launches missiles after Harris departs South Korea America is becoming more diverse — our nation’s entertainment networks should be too Biden says political disagreements with DeSantis ‘irrelevant,’ plans to visit Florida House Democrats demand resignation of World Bank chief over climate remarks Biden: Hurricane Ian ‘could be the deadliest’ in Florida’s history Hurricanes like Ian are a growing national security threat — we need better prediction Republican states target Biden student loan forgiveness plan in new lawsuit Democrats scrap plan to vote on stock trading ban before elections New York appeals court to hear case against Connecticut athletic conference that allows transgender athletes to compete Four ways NYC Mayor Eric Adams can boost Black male turnout for Democrats Rep. Don Bacon recovering following emergency appendectomy President Biden’s student loan forgiveness is unconstitutional. Where is the outrage? House Democrat introduces bills to create national LGBT museum in DC Biden admin starts student loan forgiveness process: Here’s what we know The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Hurricane Ian pummels Florida, heads for Carolinas A hidden gem in the student loan plan: improved income-driven repayment Sunny Hostin: Reaction to Biden gaffe on dead congresswoman shows America is ‘ageist’ Biden warns Democrats not to be complacent during elections in highlighting Italy’s far-right leader win Alito: Questioning Supreme Court legitimacy ‘crosses an important line’ Lawmakers urge FTC to oppose Amazon’s $1.65 billion proposed acquisition of iRobot Pandemic may have made young adults moodier, less cooperative: study Panel recommended release of US intelligence report on Khashoggi murder: report Hurricane warning issued for South Carolina Ginni Thomas gives interview to Jan. 6 panel Biden, Harris to attend Jackson’s Supreme Court investiture New York to mandate zero-emission vehicles in 2035 Iran is roiling with protests, nuclear talks are stalled — Biden must raise the stakes Democrats press airlines against resuming stock buybacks Queen Elizabeth II died of old age: death certificate Netflix removes ‘Dahmer’ LGBTQ tag after user backlash ‘Great-power competition’ is the wrong foreign policy framework. Here’s what should replace it US appoints biodiversity envoy to tackle species issues abroad Hassan holds 8.5-point lead over GOP rival Bolduc in New Hampshire Senate race: poll US Chamber of Commerce endorses Oz Rising: September 29, 2022 The dark side of American exceptionalism: shorter lives DeSantis says Ian was ‘basically a 500-year flood event’ Tech advocacy group uses TikTok creators to boost antitrust bills California woman charged with killing man over cat dispute Oklahoma lawmakers weigh bill to cut funds for hospitals providing gender-affirming health care to minors Rove expecting smaller midterm swing to GOP than House average Trump resists request to declare accuracy of Mar-a-Lago document inventory Only 46 percent in new poll say candidates should commit to accepting midterm election results You don’t have to like Trump to think they’re out to get him Mastriano planning 40 days of fasting and prayer ahead of midterms Kemp up by 7 points in Ga. governor race against Abrams: survey Massachusetts Democrats call on Buttigieg to look into DeSantis migrant flight Hundreds of coastal hospitals at risk of flooding from hurricanes: study Warnock leading Walker by 5 points in Georgia Senate race: poll DeSantis already a target as Hurricane Ian hits Biden and DeSantis talk hurricane response in Thursday call Johnson leads Barnes in Wisconsin Senate race: poll IRS failed to send child tax credit to millions: audit What does a storm surge look like? Check out this timelapse from Hurricane Ian WATCH: Florida firefighters rescue woman from flooded car NATO warns of ‘united and determined response’ amid pipeline damage investigation WATCH: Traffic light yanked off line by Hurricane Ian, crashes in front of cops 10-year-old girl reunited with beloved cat left behind in Ukraine Harris ends Asia trip with DMZ visit, stresses ‘ironclad’ commitment to South Korea FEMA chief: Floridians have experienced ‘absolutely catastrophic impacts’ from Ian Florida sheriff details Ian’s devastation: ‘It hit us, and it crushed us’ For coastal communities, the canary is a sparrow Supreme Court trust at record low: Gallup Hurricane Ian photos show destruction, storm surge Putin’s mass mobilization exposes his weakness Olive Garden bringing back fan-favorite deal for a limited time Millions without power, people trapped as weakened Ian crosses Florida Biden approves Florida disaster declaration Follow the first rule of strategy: Eject China from the TSP Growing heat waves make geothermal energy vital to reducing grid demand The Hill’s Morning Report — Ian’s Florida wrath costly, deadly; heads northeast The Memo: Beto O’Rourke, running out of chances, needs debate game-changer McConnell cozies up to Sinema ahead of next Congress Trump-McConnell feud takes new turn with Electoral Count Act Top Cuban diplomat: ‘We will have to’ negotiate with the United States Republicans pounce on ailing markets to criticize Biden Manchin push faces uncertain future after Senate flop Democrats disagree on best midterm message: Pro-Biden or anti-Trump? Authors slam publishers’ lawsuit against ‘Open Library,’ push for new e-book policies