The Hill Articles: March 2, 2023

House Democrat accuses GOP of ‘misplaced priorities’ on education EPA to require Norfolk Southern to test directly for dioxins in East Palestine Florida bill would require bloggers to register before writing about DeSantis California officials weigh naming Sacramento skatepark after Tyre Nichols Five things to know about the Murdaugh trial ahead of sentencing Contentious California nuclear plant can keep operating, federal regulators decide Alex Murdaugh found guilty in the killing of wife, son House Democrats blindsided as Biden changes tune on DC crime bill DOJ: No immunity for Trump in Jan. 6 lawsuits Photos: CPAC Day 1 Medicaid deal reached in North Carolina American business, government break clean energy records in 2022   Nearly 70 percent of motorists nervous about self-driving cars: AAA survey Biden promises Ohio visit, touts ongoing support Biden previews looming tax battle Two Americans arrested in alleged scheme to supply Russia with aviation equipment Lawmakers question platform’s policies on teens Biden backs bipartisan railway safety bill in aftermath of East Palestine derailment Ethics panel scrutinizes AOC over ‘Tax the Rich’ dress and Met Gala ensemble Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat When ‘follow the science’ meets data nationalism Feinstein hospitalized with shingles Tennessee enacts nation’s first law restricting drag shows, bans gender-affirming care for youth Biden asylum rule opposition pushes Democratic minority caucuses together Say no to child predators and other criminals going off the radar Supreme Court seeking clarity on jurisdiction in North Carolina election law clash DC AG rips Biden on crime bill decision Trump heading to Iowa this month to talk education Disproportionately low number of Black individuals received the mpox vaccine White House says Biden’s words ‘mischaracterized’ by Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene  Rubio reintroduces affordable housing bills to tackle housing issues Rick Scott doubles down on McConnell feud in defiant CPAC speech Manchin presses Senate Democrats to pass a budget  Cruz says Democrats ‘don’t give a damn’ about East Palestine, calls Biden ‘AWOL’ Biden says he will visit East Palestine ‘at some point’ New York agrees to pay millions to George Floyd protesters who sued over police treatment Here are the college majors that earned the most in 2022 How to get serious about climate change Education Department moves to make leaders of failing private colleges personally liable for unpaid government debts Chu says GOP lawmaker’s attack on her loyalty ‘lays the groundwork’ for more anti-Asian hate Senate screening of ‘Below the Belt’ spotlights fight against endometriosis Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts More than half the global population will be overweight or obese by 2035: report Texas Republicans to censure Gonzales over support for gay marriage, gun control legislation Congressional Black Caucus demands response from DOJ on police accountability Republicans’ busy week of pitch-making Trump holds 11-point lead over DeSantis among Virginia Republicans: poll Will the FEC finally rein in political influencers on social media? US unveils new sanctions meant to reduce Iran energy exports House Ethics Committee launches George Santos investigation Biden says he’ll sign GOP resolution overturning DC crime bill Excused Murdaugh juror left ‘a dozen eggs’ in jury room Romney slams Buttigieg: ‘He’s not ready for the responsibility he has’ We can’t throw older adults over a hunger cliff  Kremlin funded torture centers in Kherson, investigators say How to stop the increasingly authoritarian slide in Latin America Could a wealthy Atlanta neighborhood secede from the city? Controversial issue advanced by GOP lawmakers DOJ argues Trump should not face immunity in Jan. 6 civil suits Bowman, Donalds hold impromptu 2024 debate over Biden, Trump and DeSantis The deep sea must be protected, not plundered Tijuana River sewage may be contaminating air along Southern California coast: study North Carolina Republicans reach deal to expand Medicaid The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Dems strategize anticipated Jan. 6 Fox News segments Watch live: White House press briefing George Santos introduces first bill — SALT relief Senate Democrats urge Meta to halt plans to open metaverse app to teens Maryland mayor arrested on child porn charges, resigns Bipartisan bill would tighten federal oversight of trains carrying hazardous materials State Department says Israeli finance minister’s call to wipe out Palestinian village ‘repugnant’ Dave Grohl prepares barbecue for hundreds at homeless shelter The 20:1 rule: The right amount of aid for Taiwan Tesla plans to cut costs of next-generation cars in half Ohio governor says Biden should come to East Palestine: ‘There’s no doubt about it’ Rising: March 2, 2023 Tennessee lawmaker apologizes for suggesting ‘hanging by a tree’ as execution method for death row inmates Whole Foods lags in reducing plastic pollution, report says The Ukraine divide threatens the GOP’s unwavering legacy on defense Future Fords could repo themselves if drivers miss payments 7 injured after Lufthansa flight experiences ‘severe’ turbulence, diverts to DC Watch live: CPAC kicks off with speeches from Ted Cruz, Rick Scott and more Obama congratulates ‘Fired up, ready to go’ chant originator on retirement Michigan State tightening campus security after shooting 3 ways government can move from quantum hype to quantum reality Republicans press Biden to withdraw FAA nominee 7 hospitalized after turbulence forces flight to divert to Dulles ‘The right thing to do’: College softball players carry injured opponent around bases after grand slam Biden urges Congress to approve $1.6B to fight COVID aid fraud Millions face threat of severe weather in southern US China says $619 million US arms sale to Taiwan ‘raises tensions’ in the region A Maryland experiment shows a better way to reduce health care spending Lawyer: ‘Havana syndrome’ patients feel ‘betrayed’ Watch live: Murdaugh defense team gives closing arguments Rubio rejects intelligence finding that ‘Havana syndrome’ not linked to foreign adversary First Step Act was only half the job; now a ‘Second Step’ is needed Bill to make daylight saving time permanent reintroduced in Congress Michigan attorney general says FBI confirmed she was target of plot to kill Jewish officials Iran’s diminishing returns on enriching uranium Rep. Angie Craig says attack showed ‘intersection’ of mental health, homelessness Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested Is Fulton County, Ga., district attorney up to prosecuting a former president? Blinken, top Russian diplomat speak briefly at G-20 Beijing’s game of arsenals The Hill’s Morning Report — Voters send Democrats stern warnings on crime Hungry? Utah wildlife officials suggest catching this ‘tasty’ invasive species Oregon lawmakers propose bill that would give $1K per month to homeless people Biden to trigger tax fight Senate Democrats don’t want  Democrats plot effort to counter Tucker Carlson on Jan. 6 narrative To topple Trump, GOP challengers lean on personality over policy Why Michigan Republicans are fretting about 2024 Five things to watch at CPAC 2023 Ticketmaster, PayPal, eBay are hassling customers to report sales amid IRS confusion Bisexuals are the ‘invisible majority’ in LGBTQ America Joni Mitchell honored with Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize Biden administration unveils long-awaited national cyber strategy