The Hill Articles: February 23, 2023

Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance Americans are split on whether US should raise debt ceiling to avoid default: poll China calls for cease-fire between Russia, Ukraine as war anniversary approaches Bolton praises Biden decision to send troops to Taiwan, but ‘we can do a lot more’ Conservative group urges lawmakers’ offices to blacklist former Jan. 6 committee staffers The high cost of citizenship hurts our economy Half of Americans believe US should support Ukraine ‘as long as it takes’ to win: poll United Nations calls for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine Key inflation report could sway Fed rate hikes EU officials move to ban TikTok from official devices Flu vaccine provided ‘substantial protection,’ CDC says Report: Train part appeared to overheat before derailing Officials up estimate of animals killed by Ohio derailment to nearly 44,000 How the US could respond if China gives lethal aid to Russia Congress should investigate Chinese IP theft Chemical disasters will keep happening Marianne Williamson confirms she will run for president in 2024 These 6 countries sided with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine war West Virginia transgender athlete ban blocked by appeals panel Watch live: House Republicans hold field hearing on the southern border from Arizona NTSB chair decries politicization of East Palestine train disaster United Nations approves resolution calling for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine Walmart to close two more ‘underperforming’ stores, company confirms Mark Ruffalo urges Biden to accelerate action on ‘forever chemicals’ Congress turns its eye to fentanyl crisis RNC votes to hold first presidential debate in Milwaukee Republican proposals will only make rich tax cheats richer Youngkin asks for review of AP African American studies class in Virginia Sara Nelson should be President Biden’s the next Labor secretary Judge says Trump, Wray can be deposed in suits from former FBI officials Pandemic SNAP benefits are ending soon. Here’s what to know Federal judges question Perry’s claim that Constitution protects his cellphone data Enjoy the weather. Worry about the climate. Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison in LA trial Grassley asks former Architect of Capitol when he will repay taxpayers Upcoming U.S. sanctions package on Russia to target Chinese companies Congressional Black Caucus praises Biden administration for racial justice agenda Tennessee bans on drag shows, gender-affirming care head to governor Retirement account balances lost almost 25 percent last year: Fidelity What to know ahead of next week’s CPAC Cops are moving to Florida — and it’s not just for the sunshine Bear at Saint Louis Zoo escapes, prompting lockdown Florida senator scraps plan to ban dogs from sticking heads out of car windows White House says Biden has no plans to visit Ohio derailment site DeSantis’s office says he will boycott NBC, MSNBC over Andrea Mitchell question on Black history The West’s next challenge: Russian spy ops beyond Ukraine Four e-cigarette manufacturers hit with FDA fines over unauthorized products White House calls attacks on Buttigieg over Ohio train derailment ‘pure politics’ White House praises Oman decision to open airspace to Israeli planes Democratic-aligned PAC planning record $45M spending on House races in New York Fox’s Bret Baier notes recent ‘political’ attacks on Buttigieg amid train derailment  Housing market lost $2.3T in value in second half of 2022: study A year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what have we learned? Republicans in new poll list fentanyl, other opioids as top public health threat Pregnant Florida inmate seeks release, says baby didn’t commit crime Baldwin: FDA decision to allow plant-based products to be labeled as milk ‘misguided’ WATCH: Lego club makes amputee turtle ‘its own tiny car’ Jill Biden says the US and Namibia ‘face many of the same challenges’ Buttigieg calls on Trump to back reversing deregulation in wake of train derailment The new era of counterintelligence must shift focus to the gray zone ‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Florida woman must give birth despite baby having little chance of survival US extradites Russian individual for allegedly selling malicious software Erin Brockovich: East Palestine a disaster ‘like one I’ve never seen’ Abbott targets street takeovers across Texas with new task force Top senators press for further DOJ investigation into Ticketmaster EPA outlines another $550 million toward addressing environmental inequity Watch live: NTSB officials hold media availability on Ohio train derailment What are ‘Glock switches’? The 21st century’s Gramsci problem The Hill’s 12:30 Report — What we know about the cause of the Ohio train derailment 5 unanswered questions on East Palestine derailment after preliminary NTSB report Extremism-related mass killings spiked in past decade: ADL Biden overhauls policy on transfer of arms to other countries, requiring stricter human rights review Americans largely satisfied with personal lives: survey Rare blizzard warnings issued for Los Angeles area Schiff edges out Porter in California Senate race poll Americans worried about rising drug costs, health bills: survey FTX founder Bankman-Fried accused of making illegal campaign contributions worth tens of millions in new indictment Rising: February 23, 2023 Why a negotiated settlement might be Ukraine’s best option Watch live: White House press briefing Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson arrested on wire fraud charges Putin says he’ll strengthen nuclear forces after suspending Russian participation in treaty Trump lawyers call Georgia special grand jury proceedings ‘clown-like’ after forewoman’s remarks High time for the US to support Ukraine’s victory — and Russia’s defeat NTSB board releases initial report on East Palestine derailment Enes Kanter Freedom says he plans to run for office Biden nominates former Mastercard CEO as president of World Bank 730K power outages in Michigan as massive winter storm targets northern US New York’s manufactured migrant crisis may lead to a real diplomatic crisis Ohio lieutenant governor to East Palestine residents: ‘If you feel unsafe, you should drink bottled water’ 145K cans of baby formula recalled out of abundance of caution as parents still deal with shortage Philadelphia’s zombie drug ‘tranq’ already in NYC McCarthy says he ‘promised’ to release Jan. 6 tapes DeSantis writes in book he knew Trump endorsement would ‘enhance my name recognition’ Is Ukraine the ‘war before the war’? The Hill TV named finalist for Digiday Video & TV award  Buttigieg visits East Palestine as NTSB is set to release initial derailment report GOP committee leader tells Walsh to retain records for oversight requests Facebook, Twitter, Minecraft report inconsistent policies in Google Play about how they use your data, study finds Yellen warns China of ‘serious consequences’ if it helps Russia evade US sanctions What has Putin taught us one year into the war in Ukraine? Shapiro says he would dismiss any pressure to ask Fetterman to resign Vance: People in East Palestine ‘feel forgotten’ Progressives call on FDA to take further action on cold and flu medicines shortage Biden needs to answer these 3 questions about Ukraine These 6 states will determine the 2024 presidential election Meta: Russia has ramped up covert activities tied to Ukraine war Norfolk Southern CEO to East Palestine residents: ‘I understand the anger’ Next labor secretary should protect child farmworkers Is winning not an option in Ukraine? The Hill’s Morning Report — Political focus on Ohio derailment intensifies Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn How the Russia-Ukraine war has changed cyberspace What to expect in the second year of the Russia-Ukraine war Greene stirs up political storm with ‘national divorce’ comments Railroad pushback to safety regulations scrutinized amid East Palestine disaster