The Hill Articles: February 13, 2023

Court to reconsider lawsuit against policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in Connecticut Michigan State Shooting: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect had no connection to school Noem signs gender-affirming care ban for South Dakota youth Americans’ views of Biden largely unchanged after State of the Union: survey Former Trump adviser Bolton to receive briefing on previous spy balloons Virginia lawmakers pass college threat assessment legislation three months after deadly UVA shooting Greta Thunberg says world leaders not even ‘moving in the right direction’ on climate Questions linger over latest objects shot down in US EPA pressed to go stricter on air pollution limit Lawsuit claims Alabama man froze to death in police custody, was ‘likely’ placed in jail freezer Fed braces for January inflation numbers Academy president says initial response to Will Smith Oscars slap ‘was inadequate’ Newsom signs order to protect California’s water supply from extreme weather Lawmakers demand Biden address nation on UFO incursions 113 million watched Super Bowl LVII, Fox says Environmental publication sues Canadian police over journalist’s arrest at protest House GOP make their first request of Fauci post-exit​ To slash emissions, states must pass these five policies Kids’ online safety in the spotlight before Senate panel Hickenlooper rallies senators to help accelerate Colorado River compromise DeSantis floats replacing AP classes in Florida amid College Board fight It’s time for SOTU to go solo  House GOP demands info from Fauci, other officials on COVID-19 origins Democrat says Biden’s EPA air pollution limit doesn’t go far enough Defense secretary cites ‘route’ of flying objects in US take down The science behind the ‘zombie fungus’ in ‘The Last Of Us’ — and why it (probably) can’t happen After wearing traditional garment on the Tennessee house floor, lawmaker told to look for a new career These US cities have fastest-growing home prices CPI calculation to be revised for January price data Jim Banks calls on Buttigieg ‘to correct’ covering of Jesus artwork at Merchant Marine Academy Senators will get classified briefing on unidentified objects shot down over weekend  White House announces plans to enhance transparency over nursing home ownership States with fracking disclosure rules have higher water quality: study Government compulsion: Big Tech’s latest red herring US ‘deeply troubled’ about Israeli plans to recognize West Bank settlements McConnell demands answers on unidentified objects shot down: ‘What in the world is going on?’ Sanders weighs in on expected Labor secretary opening US calls on Cambodia to reverse course on closing media outlet Legendary Hawaii surf photographer captures his own final moments Suicides increased after two years of declines: CDC data UK’s Queen Consort Camilla gets COVID for the second time Huckabee Sanders response seen as more divisive, extreme than Biden speech: survey President Biden: Don’t negotiate with fiscal terrorists Biden establishing interagency team to study unidentified objects in US airspace 4 reasons for the MAGA House hearings’ bellyflop Biden fires Architect of Capitol Yamiche Alcindor leaving PBS’s ‘Washington Week’ US shot down objects because of possible surveillance capabilities Beyond political gridlock: A congressional road map for 2023 3 more chemicals discovered in Ohio train derailment McCarthy calls for resignation of Architect of Capitol Nearly 1 in 3 high school girls report they seriously considered suicide: CDC data The 2023 farm bill should empower farmers to feed America Cotton: Biden ‘owes the American people an explanation’ for objects shot down over US MLB great Pedro Martínez wants Dominicans to seek opportunities beyond baseball China’s newest attempt to divide the US and Europe over investment and human rights White House: No signs of ‘aliens or extraterrestrial activity’ with shot-down objects Data says: Democrats need Biden to run for a second term GOP committee chair eyeing ‘creative wargaming’ to evaluate possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan McCarthy to lead congressional delegation to southern border US government buying another 1.5M doses of Novavax COVID vaccine The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Washington’s questions deepen after more unidentified objects shot down Truck driver detained after reports multiple pedestrians struck in Brooklyn ‘rampage’ Heroes and villains in the crusade against gun violence Cloud communications software maker Twilio lays off 17 percent of workforce Watch live: White House press briefing Four states where Black Americans can escape the delta blues Schumer welcomes third grandchild Air Force observed Chinese balloon last year over Middle East  ADL documents dozens of antisemitic incidents referencing Ye in past few months What we know and don’t know about the latest objects shot down by the US UN official encouraged by uptick in relief convoys; earthquake death toll passes 35,000 The true state of the union is pessimistic Rising: February 13, 2023 Rare Disease Day:  A Look at 40 Years of the Orphan Drug Act  Georgia judge orders limited release of grand jury report on Trump election interference Lawyer says Trump used ‘Classified Evening Summary’ empty folder to block light in bedroom at night White House dismisses claims of US balloons in Chinese airspace: ‘Not true’ The debt ceiling debate provides no love for taxpayers  Portman joins right-leaning think tank AEI as public policy fellow College Board accuses Florida education department of slander Disinformation amid the rubble in Syria Damar Hamlin says he is ‘doing great,’ but emotional recovery will take time Mississippi sees 1,000% increase in syphilis cases in newborns, state health officer says Fewer Americans satisfied with level of immigration in US: Gallup The Hill’s Sharon Udasin recognized as 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Awards winner Juan Williams: Sen. Tim Scott, don’t miss an opportunity to make history on police reform Will the non-Russians rebel? US tells citizens to leave Russia immediately Former NORAD official: Adversaries might be testing our systems with aerial objects China’s spy balloon: What really happened? China says more than 10 high-altitude US balloons flew in its airspace in past year Progressives and fiscal hawks may cut future funding for Israel Biden administration jumps the gun on ‘navigable waters’ rule Mars Wrigley fined after workers fell in chocolate tank ‘There when needed’: 1st newborn surrendered at Kentucky ‘baby box’ Chinese satellite beams green lasers over Hawaii The Hill’s Morning Report — Mystery grows on objects shot down by US VA urges Camp Lejeune victims to press forward with disability claims Democrats look to squeeze GOP on Medicare, Social Security Weaponization? Democrats gear up a response machine to GOP House GOP grapples with disagreement over border and immigration legislation Senators to receive briefing on China after fourth object shot down