The Hill Articles: February 28, 2023

House panel lays out ‘existential struggle’ with China in primetime debut Dish Network confirms cybersecurity breach East Palestine residents report unusual symptoms after train derailment Nearly half of US murders going unsolved, data show Johnson to face Vallas in Chicago mayoral runoff Lightfoot ousted as Chicago mayor Train collision in Greece kills at least 26, injures scores more Protesters disrupt House China panel’s first hearing House Republican eyeing legislation to prevent Santos from profiting off fabrications if convicted Vallas advances in Chicago mayor’s race Lawmakers push for answers on Ukraine aid oversight SNAP cuts could lead to ‘hunger cliff,’ experts fear What slowing corporate profits mean for inflation House Republicans plan to give Jan. 6 defendants access to security footage FBI director says origin of COVID-19 pandemic ‘most likely’ a lab ‘incident’ in Wuhan Watch live: House China committee holds first hearing Democrats unveil bill to tighten regulations for trains with hazardous materials Biden accuses ‘MAGA Republicans’ of trying to cut health spending Bill would designate church that held Emmett Till’s funeral as national monument McCarthy, GOP pump brakes on release of Jan. 6 footage to Tucker Carlson EPA poised to advance new regulations on toxic chemical House Democrat nods to Kellyanne Conway in push to make Hatch Act violations a crime Student loan forgiveness: Key statements from each justice This feature may be making your iPhone charge slower: How to turn it off Twitter launches Violent Speech Policy with zero tolerance for ‘severe cases’ Senate Intel leaders say Gang of Eight briefing on classified documents ‘left much to be desired’ Barrasso wants Congress debriefed on Energy Department’s COVID-19 intelligence FDA panel narrowly endorses Pfizer vaccine for RSV in older adults Train hauling propane derails in Florida; no leaks detected Lukashenko arrives in Beijing as concerns rise around China-Russia relations House to tackle data privacy in renewed federal effort We cannot treat our way out of the obesity epidemic Why a final answer on COVID-19’s origins remains out of reach These states have extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers Crying over spilled milk? FDA made the right choice on plant-based labeling — with one exception How Ukraine is trying to make Russia pay for crimes against women House approves measure targeting Biden rule allowing money managers to consider ESG in retirement investing Hawley confronts Biden’s nominee to head National Archives over Twitter posts  Top takeaways from student loan forgiveness arguments at the Supreme Court We have a golden opportunity to act on ocean sustainability New poll shows Lightfoot in third place in Chicago mayoral race McCarthy says he would have ‘difficulty’ backing Santos for reelection A prescription to reform our health care system McCarthy’s Tucker Carlson decision ‘despicable,’ says Schumer 3 myths underlying Biden’s proposed increase in tax on stock buybacks Three ‘Rust’ crew members sue Alec Baldwin over ‘blast injuries’ Zelensky calls on US companies to leave Russia, invest in Ukraine Lawmakers press Pentagon on who is tracking US weapons in Ukraine Slotkin raises $1M on first day of Senate campaign Chicago’s mayoral race comes to a head Why this needs to be the year Gulf Cooperation Council states take the lead in climate crisis mitigation Our economic balloon is soaring: Will it see a hard or soft landing? Russian deaths in Ukraine surpass all its war fatalities since WWII combined: study When can student loan borrowers expect the repayment pause to end? Mississippi bans gender-affirming health care for trans minors McConnell opposes defense cuts, calls for substantial increase FAA investigating ‘close call’ between planes at Boston airport New Florida bill would expand classroom ban on sexual orientation, gender identity Experts say FDA needs more regulatory flexibility China says it has been ‘open and transparent’ on COVID origin tracing Climate change increasing storm risks to coastal communities: study Advancing policy solutions that help rural families Graham: Biden administration decision to withhold F-16s from Ukraine ‘beyond disappointing’ Internet access cut off by more countries in 2022 Hemorrhaging losses, the Fed’s problems are now the taxpayer’s US ambassador: China needs to be ‘more honest’ about origins of COVID Dem reps seek to cap attorney fees in Camp Lejeune contamination cases It’s time to stop giving Ukraine what we think they need and give them what they want These beaches are ‘the best of the best’ in US, according to Tripadvisor Restaurants are testing out subscription plans, but are the savings worth it? Biden to nominate Julie Su for Labor secretary post Best items to have on your nightstand if you have trouble sleeping Solo Stove debuts new fire pit size, pizza oven, patio heater and more Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on health care costs from Virginia Beach Supreme Court’s conservatives cast doubt on student loan forgiveness program Man who asked where Capitol ‘swamp rats’ were on Jan. 6 found guilty of felony charges Rand Paul laments overclassification of documents in hearing for Archives nominee Bald eagle rescued after eating rat poison in Massachusetts The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump’s continued popularity raises Senate eyebrows China is missing an opportunity for leadership regarding Ukraine Birx: US not doing enough to prevent another pandemic like COVID Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 tapes subject to security review, Republicans say Nevada Democratic Party chair charged with felony theft in 1990s ChatGP 2024: AI is better than no intelligence  Biden to travel to Selma for Bloody Sunday anniversary Obama announces youth leadership initiative ACLU urges Congress not to ban TikTok FDA restricts imports of ‘tranq’ drug xylazine Sanders at Supreme Court: Americans shouldn’t have to face financial ruin ‘because you want a damn education’ Buttigieg pushes back on McConnell criticism of ‘woke initiatives’ Rising: February 28, 2023 Waking up to the threat of the Chinese Communist Party: A call to action from Congress DeSantis says he insisted on ‘no Disney characters’ at his Disney World wedding US military seeks to brew jet fuel from the air Group challenging student debt relief: Biden administration giving universities ‘blank check’ High mortgage rates weaken home prices for sixth straight month Prescription for Change: Improving Competition to Lower Drug Prices Reversing the overdose epidemic attack on America Buttigieg gets hit from right, left in East Palestine crisis  Murdoch: Hannity was ‘privately disgusted’ with Trump after 2020 election Poll finds Trump beating Biden but DeSantis, Haley losing What to make of China’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Ukraine More think COVID came from Chinese lab than occurred naturally: poll ‘Show of a lifetime:’ Whale watchers have close encounter with pair of playful gray whales China rips government bans on TikTok in US Toddler helps Kentucky police find wanted woman: ‘We shouldn’t lie’ Listen live: Supreme Court hears oral arguments on student loan forgiveness The surprising losers of an affirmative action ban Buttigieg says he ‘welcomes’ review of his use of government jet Manchin will vote against new DC crime law  Feehery: Progressive DC government turning city into a dystopia Do we need a National Algorithms Safety Board? Georgia judge: Trump grand jury panelists ‘can talk about the final report’ Press: History shines more favorable light on Carter presidency Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘attacked’ by ‘insane’ woman in restaurant America’s proximate guardrails aren’t working Our military leaders need a national security ‘fast lane’ to compete with China The Hill’s Morning Report — 2024 GOP hopefuls already jockeying for position Arrest warrant issued for Kodak Black, rapper once pardoned by Trump CDC warns of drug-resistant stomach bug amid rise in cases Biden sees surge in Dem backing for 2024 run, with support highest among the young: poll Budowsky: Mike Pence, democracy and the Republican Party’s future Trump’s polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP Five takeaways from the big COVID-19 ‘lab leak’ story McCarthy woos one-time critic Tucker Carlson with Jan. 6 tapes Trump easily beats DeSantis in GOP primary: poll Five things to watch for ahead of Chicago’s mayoral race Top 5 questions surrounding Biden student loan forgiveness fight at Supreme Court Will companies bring down prices to help lower inflation? So far, some have ‘no regrets’ Fighting toxic air pollution Bottom Line: Student loan giant adds new firm Biden to go on offensive against Republicans over budget fight in Virginia speech