The Hill Articles: March 23, 2023

US contractor killed, 5 service members wounded during drone strike in Syria DeSantis clarifies Ukraine comments: No ‘sufficient interest’ for US to ‘escalate’ involvement Pence ‘getting closer’ to a 2024 decision US appeals court walks back COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal employees Gen Z voters concerned about China’s influence, but oppose full TikTok ban: poll Former Connecticut athletes ask appeals court to resurrect their challenge to state’s trans-inclusive sports policy Dueling TikTok creators take over Capitol Hill as battle over app heats up TikTok boss in DC hot seat Trump supporter seeks apology from Tucker Carlson for spreading Jan. 6 informant conspiracy Defense chiefs push back on cuts, raise alarm over Russia-China meeting Democrats race to Bragg’s defense: Congress ‘should stay the hell out of it’ Ethics panel admonishes Graham Pence blasts Biden for ‘vacuum of leadership’ on administration’s response to China, Russia Providing resources to strengthen farm programs and revitalize rural America  Four key takeaways as lawmakers grill TikTok CEO House Republicans fail to override Biden’s ESG veto Utah becomes first state to require parental consent for minors using social media FTC seeks to smooth process for canceling subscriptions Not so fast, Rep. Graves—The FAA statute is ambiguous  Democrats mark 13 years of the Affordable Care Act TikTok executive says House hearing ‘felt rooted in xenophobia’ House fails to override Biden’s first veto Greene calls for Bragg’s arrest for ‘prosecutorial misconduct’ in Trump case The children of Ukraine need our help Watch live: Labor camp survivor testifies before House committee on the Chinese Communist Party ESPN blasts ethnic slur directed at Mina Kimes as ‘extremely offensive’ North Carolina state legislature passes Medicaid expansion Nearly half of parents with adult children still pay their bills Kemp signs bill banning some gender-affirming care for transgender youth GOP rep says Biden’s defense budget ‘falls short,’ citing China threat Correcting the record on SNAP TikTok hearing dominates Capitol Hill ‘Very disturbing’: What to know about the potentially deadly fungus spreading in the US Iowa governor signs transgender bathroom bill, bans gender-affirming care for youth Afroman locked in legal battle with sheriff’s office after raid FAA says staffing issues will bring delays, especially in Northeast Biden administration must accelerate ocean protection Record book ban attempts reported last year US regulator issues warning on data security amid TikTok hearing Bipartisan Senate duo reignites efforts to cap private insurance insulin cost at $35  The dark side of TikTok Republicans at odds over DeSantis attacks against Trump Biden administration to require more efficient window air conditioners, air cleaners Pentagon chief: Putin-Xi meeting sends ‘very troubling message’ These 10 states have not expanded Medicaid Father of Parkland victim arrested after disrupting House hearing Tech consulting giant Accenture cutting 19K jobs Banning non-compete agreements hurts US companies and workers Newsom gets big win: California Senate approves first-of-its-kind ‘price gouging’ bill Judge orders anonymous jury in Trump sexual battery trial  International track and field organization bans transgender female contestants Defense chiefs warn against budget cuts, say it would endanger US security Four things on the agenda for Biden’s first trip to Canada as president Faith groups to Biden: ‘Families do not need to be detained’ Russia’s Medvedev says Putin’s arrest would be ‘declaration of war’ Impossible Foods issues recall of breaded nuggets Biden and Trudeau: Geopolitical stakes have quietly become urgent Off-duty pilot steps in to help land Southwest flight after pilot becomes ‘incapacitated’ Court rules Michigan school shooter’s parents can stand trial for manslaughter How to escape the trap of the ‘clean’ debt ceiling vote Most transgender adults in new survey say they are more satisfied with lives after transitioning Free speech organizations team up to push back on potential TikTok ban Trump calls for removal of every top official investigating him We need an AI rights movement M&A lawyers call out antitrust authorities as inflation remains high Buttigieg: Transportation Department reviewing hazardous material definitions after East Palestine disaster The only thing Russia and China have in common is undermining the US The Hill’s 12:30 Report — TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill Jeffries waves aside plan to raise debt limit with House discharge petition  Protesters in abortion demonstration charged with blocking traffic near Capitol DeSantis denies authorizing force feeding during time at Guantanamo McCaul calls ‘bulls—’ on Blinken’s refusal to provide Afghanistan dissent cable Politicians must be held accountable to FCC’s new anti-spamming rules Michigan GOP chair not apologizing after comparing gun reform to Holocaust: ‘We’re a different Republican Party’ Rep tells TikTok CEO that lying to Congress is federal crime during Tiananmen Square discussion Sanders introduces bill to block bank execs from serving on Fed boards GOP lawmaker to TikTok CEO: ‘You damn well know’ you can’t protect US users Bragg says Trump created ‘false expectation’ on potential arrest Rand Paul: ‘I wouldn’t vaccinate my children’ Watch live: Biden hosts ObamaCare anniversary celebration China flexes its muscle — don’t let America go down with a whimper Politics aside, did indoor vaccine mandates work? Schiff criticizes lagging Justice probe of Trump Graham praises DeSantis for labeling Putin ‘a war criminal’  Who is Shou Zi Chew, the TikTok CEO testifying before Congress? Manhattan grand jury not meeting Thursday in Trump probe Citigroup CEO: ‘The banking system is pretty sound’ Hard Rock Hotel’s guitar tower gets OK, will ‘forever change’ the Vegas Strip skyline Bragg fights GOP effort to force his testimony on Trump probe China says it would ‘resolutely oppose’ possible plans to force TikTok sale Watch live: Buttigieg testifies on Transportation budget before Senate panel World’s first 3D-printed rocket fails to reach space in third launch attempt Rising: March 23, 2023 Survey finds no letup in emotional stress on college students Foot Locker to close 400 mall locations: report Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine attacked by multiple people at Florida gym, lawyer confirms Watch live: Democratic leaders Schumer, Jeffries lead press briefing on raising the debt limit FTC eyes easier cancellations for free trials, subscriptions Watch live: Austin, Milley testify on Biden’s budget proposal Cow escapes slaughterhouse, runs through New York City streets Mulvaney: Trump indictment is inevitable Biden backs woke ESG investing  Trump to appear on Hannity amid tensions with Fox News Watch live: Blinken testifies on State budget proposal Watch live: TikTok CEO testifies before Congress Why China’s Xi is trying to play peacemaker in Ukraine Biden approval rating nears lowest point of presidency: survey Five reasons to dread the 2024 presidential election DeSantis calls Putin a ‘war criminal’ after labeling Ukraine war a ‘territorial dispute’ What we’ve gained from the Affordable Care Act, 13 years later Could a Trump indictment doom Ukraine? Antisemitic incidents in US reached all-time high in 2022 Virginia student accepted to over 2 dozen colleges, receives $700K in scholarships Tornado damages buildings near Los Angeles, NWS confirms Pilot in crash that killed 7 experienced ‘spatial disorientation’: NTSB report The Hill’s Morning Report — Fed hikes rates; Trump watch continues Democratic infighting complicates Schumer response to banking crisis  GOP questions DeSantis attacks on Trump ahead of possible indictment Main Street Caucus experiences rebirth in new House GOP majority Texas ‘preemption’ bills escalate war between liberal cities, conservative legislature Chicago mayoral race underscores city’s racial divisions Democrats dial up pressure on GOP over proposed spending cuts With House parental rights vote, a GOP-favorite state policy reaches national stage