The Hill Articles: February 16, 2023

MSU professor recalls shooting: ‘The images are very vivid and clear in my head’ US Navy will no longer require COVID vaccines for deployment Pence says Biden’s briefing on downed aerial objects is ‘too little too late’ Arizona court rejects Kari Lake’s claim she won governor’s race, citing no evidence DirecTV tells GOP senators it dropped Newsmax as part of ‘typical business dispute’ Today’s Social Security debate will lead to real progress Suspect in Half Moon Bay shooting that killed 7 pleads not guilty Social Security’s future thrust into spotlight EPA head vows action after Ohio train derailment Pentagon to allow up to 3 weeks of leave to service members for abortion travel McCarthy tells Mayorkas to ‘stop lying’ about border Biden tries to ease UFO angst Senate health panel eyes worker shortage FBI sees growing Chinese hacking threat Florida attorney suspended by DeSantis appeals to state Supreme Court for reinstatement El Paso police say recent shooting result of ‘random’ confrontation Congress should focus on protecting teens from real harms, not targeted ads  White House brushes off Haley’s call for mental competency test Biden’s physician says he is ‘fit for duty’ at 80 years old 8 lawmakers who have publicly struggled with mental health Two dozen Republican-led states sue EPA over water protection rule Rubio calls for Buttigieg’s resignation following Ohio train derailment Democrat pushes Congress to get a jump on regulating ChatGPT Union clears miners to return to work after longest strike in Alabama history Russia begins long-feared winter counteroffensive in Ukraine NYT editors: Paper ‘will not tolerate’ its journalists protesting coverage of transgender people  Democratic AGs urge CVS, Walgreens to continue with plans to dispense abortion pills Democrats throw support behind Fetterman following depression revelation: ‘A sign of strength’ Addressing cervical cancer disparities can save thousands of lives How Biden can get ahead of the balloons Oregon Senate approves measure allowing day care services in rental homes Marty Walsh to officially take over as NHLPA director in March EPA chief vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of derailment in first East Palestine visit Tesla recalling 362,000 vehicles due to crash risk caused by self-driving software Snowpack continues to grow in California, Colorado River Basin Barbara Lee makes a move for Feinstein’s seat​ New select committee takes important step in fostering unity against threat of China Sanders calls for expanded access to medical education to address worker shortage Pennsylvania governor won’t sign execution warrants, calls for death penalty to be abolished Russia’s appetite may extend beyond Ukraine Bruce Willis’s family says he has a form of dementia Biden won’t apologize for shooting down spy balloon; to speak with Xi Supreme Court removes Title 42 oral argument from calendar Rubio, Banks introduce measure to ban some transgender people from military service Biden: Objects shot down ‘most likely’ tied to private companies or research Fetterman hospitalized for treatment of clinical depression Tesla fires over 30 workers after union effort: group Climate change has its tipping points — thankfully, so does progress Ben Crump calls for Raleigh officers involved in deadly traffic stop of Black man to be fired Kentucky Supreme Court declines to block abortion bans Don Lemon says he ‘regrets’ his ‘inartful’ comments about women, age  Walmart closing some ‘underperforming’ locations Tesla recalls more than 362,000 vehicles, warns experimental software may cause crashes DEA: Drug cartels using Snapchat, other social media to target children How to bridge the growing gap between Washington and America Biden EPA proposes restoring pesticide protections for farmworkers rolled back under Trump The Hill launches refreshed policy newsletters Train carrying hazardous materials derails outside Detroit McConnell: Flying objects briefings had no ‘useful information’ More Americans satisfied with the way things are going in US: poll Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on unidentified aerial objects 62 percent in new survey trust police to do what is right all or most of the time DOJ, Commerce Department strike force to fight technology threats from adversaries Nikki Haley blasts Don Lemon for ‘sexist’ comments about women’s ‘prime’  Biden to deliver address on aerial objects Russian warplanes fly near Alaskan airspace for second time in two days Will SNAP work requirements doom the farm bill — again? 7 in 10 think Trump intentionally held on to classified documents: poll YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki stepping down Amid tidal wave of anti-trans legislation, Democratic states race to become refuges for gender-affirming care Gallego leads Sinema, Republican candidates in potential Arizona Senate matchups: poll The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden’s annual physical; Haley takes shots at opponents’ ages Supporting civil society will help Ukraine’s fight Paramount+ to raise subscription prices MSU shooter had two unregistered handguns, police say Trump tops DeSantis by 6 points among Republicans in new survey Sherrod Brown calls on Ohio governor to declare disaster over East Palestine derailment Biden and NATO should do what it takes to stop Putin in Ukraine Watch live: White House press briefing Ten Republican senators hosting fundraiser for Banks’ Senate bid South Carolina House passes near-total abortion ban ‘Eye of the Tiger’ writer blasts Haley playing it at campaign launch: ‘Stop using my f—ing song!’ Georgia grand jury in Trump election probe reports at least one witness may have lied TikTok CEO says ‘tough conversations’ needed on future of platform Scott hits Biden over soaring price of eggs Rising: February 16, 2023 Man reunites with crashed speedboat exposed by Lake Mead after 46 years Joe Biden’s China problem just got a whole lot worse CNN’s Don Lemon: Nikki Haley ‘isn’t in her prime’  Murphy reintroducing background check legislation after MSU shooting Biden signs executive order to address racial inequity Ford halts production, shipments of electric F-150 after battery fire Beauty, lies & ChatGPT: Welcome to the post-truth world Haley says there’s ‘no reason to believe’ Trump wouldn’t do well on competency test China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over weapons sales to Taiwan Great power competition is on the Arctic agenda Biden arrives at Walter Reed for physical exam How La Niña ending will impact spring weather in your state FEC presses Santos to identify campaign treasurer Wall Street Journal editorial board sees ‘no clear rationale’ for Haley candidacy Why solidarity will hurt Lithuania at the World Trade Organization Trump warns Scott on Social Security, Medicare: ‘THERE WILL BE NO CUTS’ Environmental health expert says he would not feel safe returning to a home in East Palestine Haley calls for generational change when asked about differences with Trump How the diploma divide splits both parties Norfolk Southern backs out of East Palestine public meeting citing worker safety concerns The SAT is an indicator of college readiness — let’s not throw it away Putin’s paradox: Don of the Donbas or Czar of Crimea? The Hill’s Morning Report — Default warning by summer rekindles debt debate ICE unable to stamp out abuse allegations at detention centers McCarthy experiences rollercoaster of highs and lows in first weeks as Speaker Republicans worry as self-inflicted wounds pile up Spy balloon dustup sends US-China relations from bad to worse Progressives push Biden to choose worker-friendly Labor secretary