The Hill Articles: January 13, 2023

Biden administration finalizes new rule tightening regulations on gun stabilizing braces Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss E. Jean Carroll sexual assault lawsuit Health Care — State lawmakers turn focus to care for trans adults Defense & National Security — Russia claims victory in mining town after fierce fight CAIR says no evidence Hamline University lesson was Islamophobic On The Money — US projected to hit debt ceiling next week More Americans are buying into antisemitic bile. What does this say about our society? Biden COVID-19 adviser David Kessler to step down House Judiciary Committee launches probe into Biden’s handling of documents Here are the most and least trusted professions in the US Energy & Environment — Anti-green investing laws could cost taxpayers: group Japan sells Tokyo as US linchpin of security against China, Russia  Hillicon Valley — Tesla slashes prices Dallas zoo closed due to missing clouded leopard Private jet emissions sky-high at Davos, group says Mayorkas sought review of $500M immigrant housing contract: report Gallego’s wife fires back over gas stove tweet: ‘Tells you who does the cooking’ Analysis: State anti-ESG laws could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions CDC and FDA find no increased risk of ischemic stroke for elderly who get Pfizer’s bivalent booster Photos of the Week: Surfing, Santos and Superman Schumer, Jeffries call on ‘MAGA Republicans’ to avoid default  The B-21 Raider is the right capability at the right time Biden admin touts coverage gains ahead of ObamaCare deadline Tim Cook to take 40 percent Apple pay cut in 2023 Young voters spoke up in November: In 2023, politicians must respond What America’s Thinking- How Black Voters Cast Their Ballots In the 2022 Midterms: Analysis Bannon asks to change lawyers in wall building fraud case It’s time for the 118th Congress to get to work Missouri House adopts new dress code for women requiring covering of arms White House calls for debt ceiling hike ‘without conditions’ Iowa official’s wife arrested, charged with voter fraud in 2020 election Extending SNAP support should be a no-brainer in this economy McCarthy invites Biden to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 7 16 Michigan GOP electors sued over documents claiming Trump won 2020 election Backpack had been searched prior to shooting by Virginia 6-year-old Sweden discovers largest known rare earth mineral deposit in Europe Yellen says US is projected to hit debt ceiling on Jan. 19 The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Classified document probes put Dems in awkward spot Is ‘globalization’ going away? New alliances fuse nationalism with regionalism At least 8 dead as tornadoes rip through Southeast Kellyanne Conway in NYT op-ed: A ‘fool’s errand’ to write off Trump in 2024 Grounded: Aviation alert system failure should be a wake-up call GOP officially launches probe into chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal Why Tesla is dropping prices across the US House GOP flocks to cable news as new majority takes center stage We can, and likely will, see another George Santos if nothing changes Washington Post fact-checker gives GOP four ‘Pinocchios’ for IRS ‘agents’ claim Best of Rising: Jan 9-Jan 12 Aliens or spies? What to make of the government’s new UFO report Putin rips deputy trade minister for ‘fooling around’ with military equipment Trump Organization fined $1.6M in tax fraud case Delta CEO calls for more FAA funding after system meltdown Barry Diller exploring sale of Daily Beast: report Cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder dies after LAPD tasing incident Cervical cancer deaths are increasing among older California women: study Exploring The Rise of Momternships Marines in the Baltics would bring the power of US deterrence Can you increase your odds at the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Schumer blasts ‘extreme’ House GOP agenda: American people don’t want Congress to ‘just’ investigate Seizing Moscow’s assets is a necessity, not just an option Schumer backs special counsel in Biden documents case: ‘Let it play out’ To win, Republicans must embrace the new election rules   Russia claims control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, first major win in months IRS funding: Don’t feed the mouth that bites you McCarthy says he will look at expunging Trump impeachment Democrats deliver as Republicans dither Want to deter China? Hold a tanker competition The Hill’s Morning Report — Classified papers in Biden’s home; special counsel investigating New studies find millions of young nonbinary and transgender Americans Democrats in tough spot with Biden classified documents GOP divided in rush to impeach Mayorkas Youngkin’s political brand at risk after GOP losses in Virginia Transgender youth health care bans have a new target: adults Why Russia is fighting so hard for Ukraine’s Bakhmut