The Hill Articles: April 12, 2023

Adams mocks House GOP over New York City hearing on crime  China eyes building base on the moon using lunar soil  Schwarzenegger accidentally fills in LA service trench, city says Special counsel probe into Jan. 6 hones in on Trump’s fundraising: report US applauds Qatar and Bahrain resuming diplomatic ties Feinstein asks for Judiciary replacement after calls for resignation The best and worst places to work in the federal government IRS warns of deadline to claim $1.5B in 2019 tax refunds: These states are owed the most China warns Philippines that military ties with US will ‘eventually backfire’  Ukraine directly asks US for fighter jets Legislators should monitor mission creep at CMS’s flush price control center   Letter with white powder sent to Bragg’s office ‘non-hazardous’ Tim Scott dodges questions about a federal abortion ban Prosecutors won’t bring charges over American woman’s suspicious death at Mexican resort Inflation cools but Fed sees recession Ukrainian prime minister directly asks Pentagon chief for fighter jets White House takes new steps to safeguard patient privacy Biden aims to boost electric car sales Trump slams Biden over intel leaks: US has ‘never been so embarrassed’ Walmart closing locations across 12 states this year: Here’s where Majorities support gifts disclosure, code of ethics for Supreme Court justices: poll When will we restart federal student loan payments? Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan: Four takeaways  Musk talks Twitter ‘roller coaster’ and company’s financial situation House Democrats call for Feinstein to resign It’s time to give returning citizens a real second chance Musk, Boebert call to ‘defund’ NPR after it quit Twitter Majority of adults support Alvin Bragg’s felony charges against Trump: poll  US guided rockets in Ukraine are being jammed by Russia Louisville police release 911 calls made amid bank shooting: ‘We need somebody now’ Why Team Trump is embracing his indictment Trump’s trial and GOP tribulation Tim Scott’s looming Trump challenge fuels GOP skepticism Trump-aligned J.R. Majewski launches second bid to unseat Marcy Kaptur in Ohio Senators call for probe of Tennessee lawmakers’ expulsion Arizona House votes to expel Republican lawmaker Cruz hits back at NBA coach Popovich over ‘astonishing’ gun violence comments Ukrainian prosecutor calls on countries to obey Putin’s arrest warrant Putin personally approved of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest in Russia: report Document with security details on Biden’s Belfast trip found on street: reports Boebert, Democratic challenger tied ahead of possible 2024 rematch: poll How to watch the brilliant Lyrid meteor shower this month Cruz knocks Biden over Macron comments: ‘Stunning’ Florida lightning strike results in groundbreaking find, researcher says: ‘Never seen this… on Earth’ Manchin, bipartisan senators meet with Zelensky in Ukraine, with country star Brad Paisley  SiriusXM’s Laura Coates and Julie Mason find ‘perfect serendipity’ with schedule swap How America can support Ukraine and stay on guard against China Walmart closing 4 stores in Chicago Trump hits former fixer Michael Cohen with $500M lawsuit  Police respond to false shooting reports at Illinois schools IMF: Risk of hard landing for US economy persists DeSantis slated to appear at Iowa fundraiser held by Republican rep Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney responds to Bud Light ad critics: ‘I’m an easy target’ Justin Pearson reinstated to Tennessee state House after expulsion Judge sanctions Fox News for withholding evidence in Dominion lawsuit UN: Ukraine civilian death toll likely ‘considerably higher’ than 8,500 counted FEMA sued over efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid Meeting the challenges of defending America in the 21st century  Biden on tour of Irish Castle: ‘Feels like I’m coming home’ Use of ‘forever chemicals’ is widespread in New Mexico drilling operations, report finds Juul reaches $462M settlement over claims it fueled US vaping crisis Operator errors linked to National Guard helicopter crashes: GAO report War with China isn’t inevitable: The Pentagon’s budget says otherwise US forces capture ISIS operative in helicopter raid Jordan subpoenas FTC over its investigation into Twitter, Musk Almost half of transgender adults say they felt unsafe in school: poll Five takeaways from the March inflation slowdown House Democrats call for hearing into court decision on abortion pill North Dakota court blocks Biden waters rule Brazil’s president celebrates 100 days in office with lower popularity and higher polarization Biden envoy on reporter detained in Russia: ‘We know Evan’s not a spy’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden works on abortion pill after Texas judge’s ruling Breaking the age barrier: Public policy must change to combat age discrimination Monthly egg price decline is largest in 36 years Trump supporter Lindsey Graham praises Tim Scott’s 2024 pitch: ‘It comes from the heart’ Democrats ask DOJ to probe expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers Rising: April 12, 2023 Inflation eases as corporate profits fall from record levels Buffett: More bank failures possible Lawsuit accuses FEMA of improperly failing to consider renewables in rebuilding Puerto Rico’s grid Pompeo: Macron remarks after China trip ‘galling’ Trump, 2024 GOP contenders to address Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Shareholder sues Murdoch, Fox board members over 2020 election coverage Easy enrollment can close the health care gap for Latinos and the entire nation Zelensky: Video of purported beheading of Ukrainian soldier not isolated incident News organizations sue to retrieve Jan. 6 footage released to Tucker Carlson Number of orphaned children in the Black community is growing rapidly: Congress must help Hispanic Democrats rail against DeSantis immigration crackdown Musk says Twitter is ‘roughly breaking even’ after tumultuous takeover Serbia may have armed Ukraine despite neutrality: leaked documents Harry, but not Meghan, to attend Charles’s coronation One year on, US support remains strong for Ukraine Graham says he had ‘very productive’ meeting with Saudi crown prince Taiwan as the central front: Deterring China with help from key allies and India Trump asks to postpone defamation and sexual battery trial after indictment NPR says it’s leaving Twitter Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin running for third term Fox News to host first debate of 2024 Republican presidential primary Biden administration takes new steps to safeguard patient privacy in wake of abortion pill ruling Library of Congress inducts signature songs from Buffett, Carey, Madonna Blinken: Reporter’s detention sends warning about ‘even setting foot’ in Russia Trump tops DeSantis by 21 points in new South Carolina poll Biden gives message of hope to mark Good Friday Agreement in Belfast Consumer prices up 5 percent annually as inflation cools Roughly 6 in 10 say EVs only help address climate change a little or not at all: Gallup American credibility is on the line in Ukraine Lobbying World: Moran launches his own firm Watch live: Biden speaks in Belfast Tim Scott launches presidential exploratory committee Data deficiencies can impede America’s plans for ‘climate-smart’ agriculture Finland’s NATO accession should mark a turning point for European defense Large industrial fire prompts evacuation orders in Indiana The Hill’s Morning Report — GOP: ‘Grandstanding’ or branding? GOP faces difficult budget fight as it nears 100 days in power GOP largely silent on Texas ruling with party in a bind on abortion  Two million people fled America’s big cities from 2020 to 2022 ‘Racist’ rhetoric sparks alarm as Black prosecutors investigate Trump Black unemployment is at a record low — but ‘horrible’ work conditions still ensnare many 4 major risks still facing banks and why you should care White House says fentanyl laced with ‘tranq’ drug is ’emerging threat’ Two-thirds of car sales could be electric by 2032 under new Biden proposal