The Hill Articles: January 10, 2023

Here are Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers for the $1.1B jackpot Zelensky in Golden Globes speech: ‘There will be no third World War’   Golden Globes host tears into Hollywood Foreign Press Association: ‘I’m here because I’m Black’ Democrat appears to flip Virginia state Senate seat in closely watched special election Sen. Chuck Grassley to undergo surgery after hurting hip Long-term federal financing is critical for US dam rehabilitation New Congress: Here’s who’s heading the various House Committees Pentagon officially drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate Defense & National Security — Ukrainian troops to come stateside to train on Patriot GOP panel to probe Biden records as Senate Democrat calls for briefing  Biden says he ‘doesn’t know’ what documents were found in private office Energy & Environment — US emissions rose in 2022: analysis  US households’ debt rises to $16.5 trillion Democrats to McCarthy: George Santos a ‘direct threat to national security’ Jan. 8 in Brasilia is not Jan. 6 in Washington — here are the differences How late can you buy a Mega Millions ticket for the $1.1B jackpot? On The Money — Lawmakers fear debt ceiling crisis Russia on verge of biggest gain in Ukraine since summer McCarthy has put Social Security and Medicare at risk to become Speaker Hillicon Valley — Ukraine: Russian cyberattacks could be war crimes  People in these cities lose the most time in traffic congestion Health Care — GOP-led House hones in on COVID investigations Katie Porter strikes first in battle for Feinstein’s seat ‘Virtual’ power plants get a boost NY federal judge delays unsealing parts of Trump deposition in defamation lawsuit GOP energized by discovery of Biden classified documents Five key figures from the Speaker fight House GOP approves resolution to create panel to probe ‘weaponization’ of federal government In the Middle East, America’s security stick is no match for China’s carrots House easily passes resolution to create bipartisan China select committee Dancing around the obvious climate solution White House turns talk of Medicare, Social Security cuts against GOP Cannabis-related emergency room visits on the rise among older adults in California: study  Bed Bath & Beyond to close additional stores: Here’s where Inflation and low interest rates are gutting America’s savings accounts Media job cuts jumped more than 20 percent in 2022: study  Sanders tells Moderna planned COVID vaccine price hike is ‘unacceptable corporate greed’ Democrats planning to sit on all GOP select committees  Former Trump Organization CFO sentenced to five months in jail The new Congress can ensure better, clearer financial regulation. 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Newsom’s 2023 budget proposal includes climate cuts, to tackle fiscal shortfalls Florida Democrat to vote for China select committee GOP Intelligence chair asks for damage assessment from Biden records Watch live: Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau deliver remarks from North American Leaders Summit Campaign Report — The race for California Senate begins Energy affordability in 2023 without climate is a losing message 90 percent of California under flood watches Bottom Line — Activision Blizzard lobbies up amid antitrust fight Top Senate appropriators pledge to keep government funded in face of House uncertainty  GOP battles with itself over possibility of defense cuts WATCH: Self-driving car veers into Texas bike lane GOP governor’s study offers backstage view into negligence and cruelty of lethal injection process Trump, DOJ attorneys argue statements on rape allegation were part of job as president Top Democratic appropriators says GOP ‘guaranteeing a shutdown’ Federal agency considering ban on gas stoves: report Carbon emissions rise, still below pre-pandemic levels: study House Democrats file, hand-deliver ethics complaint to George Santos Insurance-covered losses from natural catastrophes worldwide totaled $120B in 2022: report Ukraine weighs whether Russian cyberattacks could fall under war crimes Biden administration announces largest-ever funding opportunity for addressing environmental equality House GOP to focus COVID panel on virus origins, pandemic spending A reality check for the progressive left The 25 US cities where drivers face the worst traffic delays Why are the Mega Millions jackpots getting higher? US hit by 18 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters last year: NOAA Texas Republican files articles of impeachment against Mayorkas The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Biden’s recovered classified docs embolden GOP Nurses deserve better, but strikes aren’t the answer US military to train Ukrainians on Patriot missile system in Oklahoma Pence: Discovery of classified documents from Biden’s time as VP ‘incredibly frustrating’ JP Morgan Chase CEO says Fed rate hikes might need to exceed expectations The Moscow-Algiers axis emerges Elizabeth Vargas joining NewsNation  World Bank warns of potential global recession this year Powell: ‘Inappropriate’ for Fed to make climate policy Last eight years were hottest on record: research Navy stops fishing boat smuggling 2,000-plus AK-47s from Iran to Yemen Biden’s classified-records headache is Garland’s special-counsel nightmare Rising: January 10, 2023 Katie Porter launches bid for Feinstein’s Senate seat Biden officials lay out road map for net-zero transportation by 2050 Biden’s immigration measures should respect, expand asylum process Prince Harry: ‘Evil’ Rupert Murdoch’s political views ‘just to the right of the Taliban’s’ Mel Gibson dropped from Mardi Gras parade over unspecified threats Black librarians say Indianapolis ‘inhospitable location’ for national conference 100 deaths now linked to recalled Fisher-Price infant sleepers The Electoral Count Act is fixed: Presidential transition remains in jeopardy Most teenagers exposed to online pornography by age 13: survey Small business confidence lowest since June DOJ subpoenas Giuliani over Trump fundraising after 2020 election IRS sent out 12 million refunds, averaging over $1,200 each, following corrections to 2020 taxes Group of GOP donors backing Dhillon for RNC chair Biden announces website, other measures to curb border crossings, during leaders summit Coinbase laying off nearly 1,000 employees amid crypto downturn House Democrat planning legislation to allow C-SPAN cameras free range in chamber The ‘messy’ GOP Speaker’s contest pleased Democrats, media, and America’s enemies Can you buy a Mega Millions ticket online? It depends where you live Queen Elizabeth wanted to know what Meghan thought of Trump when they met: Prince Harry’s memoir Lawmakers call on ESPN to drop TikTok sponsorships We have a Republican Speaker, but no Republican plan to speak of Republicans: Attacking the IRS is a no-lose proposition, right? Meta expands targeted ad restrictions for teen users Disney employees told to return to office 4 days a week Feehery: How come-back kid McCarthy can now rule and win Americans divided in new poll on whether businesses should take political, social stances Royal PR battle rages as Harry spares no one Watch live: Powell delivers remarks from Stockholm Press: Honey, I shrunk the Speakership!   Members of Congress near bottom of ethics ratings: Gallup 2023 is the year for hunting heretics Diamond of pro-Trump Diamond and Silk duo dies at 51 We must act now to protect the electric grid from drones Democrats’ 2024 prospects rise thanks to GOP extremism — but 2022 failings still loom The Hill’s Morning Report — New Biden controversy on classified documents; House approves rules McCarthy’s concessions spur fears of potential default, government shutdown What Oakland has to tell us about police reform Tarrio, Proud Boys set for trial on seditious conspiracy charges Democrats hope to keep momentum with Virginia special election Biden administration proposes lowering income-driven student loan repayments Children living near airports may be exposed to high levels of lead: study