The Hill Articles: March 10, 2023

Kentucky Senate advances bill to limit drag performances Santos denies organizing alleged credit card scam, claims he did nothing ‘of criminal activity’ Three in Texas sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping woman obtain abortion pills Freedom Caucus lays down markers in debt limit fight Cohen to testify before grand jury next week ahead of potential Trump indictment: report House votes to declassify COVID origin intelligence China brokers agreement between Iran, Saudi Arabia Manchin vows to block Biden lands director pick Trendy ‘new physics’: Humans love flattering realities to avoid the constraints of the real world Why I’m fighting to pass the Philippine Human Rights Act Maxwell Frost: Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 coverage makes ‘people feel like they can do it again’ Silicon Valley Bank collapse hits tech world The most miserable weekend of the year? What to know about daylight saving time New study on monkeys using stone tools raises questions about evolution Washington girl missing since 2018 found in Mexico: FBI Tennessee GOP Lt. Gov. Randy McNally faces criticism for supporting anti-LGBTQ bills after ‘heart’ emojis on Instagram posts Judge in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump says jury can hear other accusers, ‘Access Hollywood’ tape Photos of the Week: Train crashes, protests and spring training 5 things to know about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse 5 key figures in the Manhattan DA’s Trump probe Harriet Tubman monument takes Newark space formerly held by Columbus statue Freedom Caucus chair fires back at Biden: ‘Smear-and-fear campaign’ House GOP campaign arm launches new ad blasting Don Lemon’s ‘prime’ comments White House blasts ‘shameful, hateful and dangerous’ attacks on LGBTQ community Daylight saving time: Here are the cities where daylight hours would be strangest if clock changes stopped The Biden administration’s digital asset custody rules are raising the cost of capital COVID and health policy press aide to leave White House West Virginia senators reject bill to ban child marriage The U.S. Chamber still blocks climate progress Yellen spars with GOP over Biden’s budget  Stewart hits Petraeus over US military complex: Lost wars and ‘Pentagon got a raise’ Sexual assault reports increased to record levels at US military academies in 2022 West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow enforcement of school transgender sports ban Bestselling writer Jodi Picoult denounces Florida book ban 5 takeaways from the February jobs report Where’s the Joe Biden who supported commonsense entitlement reform? Trump sees support drop among Iowa Republicans California created nearly 19 percent of new US jobs in January Are antiquated marijuana policies exacerbating supply chain issues? Boebert praises high rural teen birth rates while announcing first grandchild Laws banning gender-affirming health care, critical race theory rank low on priority list of parents Michigan legislature votes to repeal 1931 state abortion ban Best of Rising: March 6-March 9, 2023 Let’s lock the clock on standard time ‘Disrespected’: 9th grader’s parents suing over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation Who will drive the future of tech innovation? U.S. and EU lawmakers must decide now Youngkin calls for gender-neutral bathrooms after question from transgender Virginia teen The Hill’s 12:30 Report — DeSantis moves toward 2024 bid How the Fed’s 2008 mortgage experiment fueled today’s housing crisis Watch live: White House press briefing Biden goes after Freedom Caucus in remarks on economy Freedom Caucus lays out spending cut demands for debt limit Xi officially clinches third term as Chinese president South Korea sides with the United States in a free Indo-Pacific White House: Russia working to overthrow Moldovan government, but no immediate military threat Manchin says he won’t advance Biden lands nominee Why the West fears victory in Ukraine People found living in tunnel under Colorado highway flyover Why hasn’t Biden gone to East Palestine?  House Republicans introduce resolution to roll back more DC police reforms TikTok hires consulting firm with ties to Biden The space surveillance network needs a commercial boost — now More than one-third of Americans haven’t filled a prescription due to cost: survey Swalwell hits Jordan at hearing over subpoena compliance: ‘Quite rich’ House unanimously sends COVID-19 origins declassification bill to Biden’s desk Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on February jobs report You could easily save $5k a year working from home  Bolton: Push to label Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations is ‘rhetorical gimmick’ Summer blend fuel: What it is and why it’s more expensive China and US defense spending are heading in opposite directions Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations, reopen embassies White House touting local benefits of American Rescue Plan to mark 2-year anniversary Elvis’ private jet arrives in Florida; new owner to transform it Iran looks for signals of US resolve Watch live: State, election officials testify on 2022 midterms before House panel The Russia-Ukraine conflict is the biggest wildcard for investors Youngkin defends transgender policies, executive order on ‘critical race theory’ at CNN town hall Watch live: Yellen testifies on Biden budget before House Ways and Means  Economy adds 311K jobs in February, unemployment rises to 3.6 percent Unrepentant US health agencies issue more bizarre directives Mexican cartel issues apparent apology, turns over five ‘kidnappers’ of Americans You should change your password now on these 5 platforms Affirmative misinformation: What Asian Americans really think of affirmative action We must put the power of international law to work in Ukraine The Hill’s Morning Report — Battle over US debt, fiscal 2024 spending begins Biden FAA nominee doesn’t need waiver, DOT tells Republicans The Memo: Democrats struggle to beat back GOP attacks on education McConnell’s hospitalization raises questions for GOP’s future Concerns rise over suicide rates of Black transgender and nonbinary youth Centrist and liberal Democrats battle over who Biden should be  Ukrainian activist behind Russian oil embargo blocked from attending top energy conference Democratic group to air ads in four swing states to mark American Rescue Plan anniversary Americans were happier than ever in 2020. Then came COVID. Daylight saving time: Here are the biggest risks of the ‘spring forward’