The Hill Articles: February 24, 2023

McConnell calls Ukraine aid a ‘direct investment’ for US against Putin’s ‘war machine’ Ukraine lawmaker urges US to use money seized from Russian oligarchs for additional aid DEA announces proposed rules to make telemedicine permanently flexible, safeguarded Pence hints at spring decision on 2024 bid in NBC interview Democratic AGs file suit to boost abortion pill access Home of killed University of Idaho students will be demolished, school says Biden orders weekend door-to-door checks in Ohio after train derailment US marks one year of Russia-Ukraine war Dear President Biden: a New York convention will unlock pro-choice enthusiasm in 2024  Pence breaks with DeSantis over Ukraine position: Putin will not stop at Ukraine Hot economy poses tough call for Fed Biden rules out sending Ukraine F-16s ‘for now’ Ozy Media head Carlos Watson: ‘I am not now and never have been a “con man”‘ Ohio town grapples with toxic spill fallout Democratic attorneys general sue FDA over ‘burdensome’ restrictions on abortion pills Google pushes back over DOJ claims Top foreign policy lawmakers accuse López Obrador of trying ‘to sabotage Mexico’s democratic institutions’ House Republicans launch probe of Buttigieg response to Ohio train derailment McCarthy pushes ahead with task force to evict lawmakers from committees National wave of curriculum bills fails both students and American history Republicans request documents from Biden’s Supreme Court commission FDA approves first over-the-counter at-home test for COVID-19, flu War in Ukraine: Five common questions about Russia’s year-old invasion Russia launches unmanned rescue ship for NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts after spacecraft leak Pence calls for quicker pace of getting US military aid to Ukraine President Biden’s extreme economic proposals won’t get the economy back on track Federal judge denies news organizations’ request to unseal Trump Jan. 6 grand jury filings Wintry weather could worsen California’s sewage influx from Tijuana Treasury official Ben Harris, architect of Russian oil cap, to leave Biden administration: report State lawmaker vows to filibuster all bills until GOP withdraws abortion, gender-affirming care bans Photos of the Week: Ukraine, Trump Ohio visit and a knot gathering We can no longer ignore China’s 21st century colonialism Billionaire Thomas Lee dies at 78 Reframe pandemic preparedness as global health insurance Nearly half of millennials, Gen Xers have more credit-card debt than savings Florida Democrats set to pick new leader amid party turmoil Telecom company Ericsson to lay off 8,500 workers What the latest jobs report doesn’t tell you: Chipping away at income Yellen: US could still avoid recession with economy in ‘fundamentally good shape’ US prosecutors seek seizure of New York, Florida properties owned by Russian oligarch Harris says challenge to abortion pills an attack on science and public health Sixty-four percent say abortion should be legal in all or most cases: poll Ted Cruz says Democrats use Ukrainian flag ‘like a COVID mask’ to ‘show virtue’ It’s time to unleash the ‘Abundance Agenda’ AAA urges drivers to check for recalls after Honda ‘Do Not Drive’ notice Pentagon investigating two-week email server leak Most Americans still in favor of aiding Ukraine, Corey Grable details campaign to lead NYC Police Benevolent Association What we learned about the economy this week The CBO is pulling no punches on the dire deficit outlook East Palestine residents file class-action against Norfolk Southern Jill Biden indicates president will run for reelection: ‘He says he’s not done’ In Kenya, Jill Biden emphasizes: ‘I am a working woman’ Colleges and universities shouldn’t wait for a federal mandate to deliver better value Black LGBTQ representation has more than quadrupled over five years, report finds US Championship Cheese Contest: Wisconsin loses top award to surprising state Americans more satisfied with Social Security, Medicare than most other issues facing US: poll Ukraine protesters confront those attending party at Russian Embassy  Man threatening to bomb Hollywood sign calls wrong police: report How to best oversee the billions in US aid to Ukraine DOJ seeks answers on delay in finding classified Mar-a-Lago documents: report White House: Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden’s first 2024 challenger The pandemic spawned a better model for family courts More parents moving in with their kids amid inflation Charter schools aren’t fixing public education. Here’s what is. Mike Lindell says he will sue McCarthy for sharing Jan. 6 footage only with Tucker Carlson US Copyright Office rules AI-generated artwork, content not legally protected Have the odds of getting long COVID changed? New home sales rose in January after brief dip in mortgage rates Addressing Russian crimes against humanity in Ukraine now is good medicine Rihanna’s Super Bowl show clocks more FCC complaints than Sam Smith’s ‘Satanic Mass’ at the Grammys California particle pollution linked to heightened risk of heart attack: study Best of Rising: Feb 20-Feb 23 Small businesses need the Credit Card Competition Act  North Korea flies cruise missiles in figure-eight patterns amid US, allies military drills Democrats erupt with fury after Republican questions ‘loyalty’ of Rep. Chu  The government will finally cover obesity care for its employees — but not the rest of us Poland sends first batch of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine Watch live: Alex Murdaugh takes stand for second day of testimony Study shows insomnia linked to higher risk of heart attacks Brad Paisley releases song featuring Zelensky on Ukraine war’s anniversary Biden must make clear to China the consequences of aiding Russia Appeals court rules North Carolina can’t ban undercover cameras from PETA Sullivan: F-16s ‘not the key capability’ for Ukraine to battle Russian forces Debt-ceiling brinksmanship weakens US national security Zelensky declares Ukraine ‘year of invincibility’ on anniversary of Russia invasion How America’s infrastructure went off the rails Marjorie Taylor Greene to introduce bill to audit US aid to Ukraine Establish a special tribunal for Ukraine on Russia’s crime of aggression The Hill’s Morning Report — One year of war in Ukraine and ominous horizons Club Q shooting suspect to be held without bond ahead of jury trial Four systemic safety issues the East Palestine crash report may point to The Memo: Media has it wrong in labeling Haley a moderate Biden faces political threat with East Palestine train derailment Republicans grapple with how to win over women voters Clock is ticking for Ukrainian refugees in America as war rages on Childhood obesity is surging: What to know about rising rates, and efforts to curb them Putin’s wartime bluster obscures Russia’s precarious future White House announces additional Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid on anniversary of invasion