The Hill Articles: March 8, 2023

Widespread missile strikes reported across Ukrainian cities Biden to highlight nuclear submarine deal with UK, Australia leaders in San Diego Instagram back up after users reported issues accessing app Zelensky pushes for more US aid as Russia pressures Bakhmut Sparks fly in first Chicago mayoral runoff debate as candidates trade barbs Bindi Irwin opens up about endometriosis surgery after struggling with ‘insurmountable’ pain This famous Disneyland snack is coming to grocery stores nationwide McCarthy uses CBO briefing to prod Biden on debt limit talks As China shows an aggressive posture towards Taiwan, the US must send a strong message  Carlson shows two sides to his views on Trump, supporters US intel leaders say China chief among global threats Former House candidate pleads guilty to accepting illegal campaign contribution 33 Senate Democrats join Republicans to block DC crime bill Powell tells Congress to raise debt limit Biden’s Medicare plan heats up budget battle China brought down its balloon after it crossed Latin America Man accused of fatally stabbing high school student in L.A. taken into custody Pandemic SNAP benefits just ended. Here’s how some states are making up for it. What to watch in Thursday’s East Palestine hearing Congressional health program suffers ‘significant data breach’ affecting ‘hundreds’ of lawmakers, staff When people die crossing the border, this group IDs them Colleges have a big stake in the Supreme Court decision on student debt Gaetz resolution to withdraw US troops from Syria fails in House vote Newsom officially pulls California out of state contract with Walgreens Swarm of earthquakes at remote Alaska volcano signal unrest Majorities of both parties reject Greene’s ‘national divorce’: poll Son of deceased Murdaugh housekeeper believes no foul play TSA rolls out new mandates to thwart cyberattacks Six year old who allegedly shot teacher in Newport News will not face charges: report Merchant Marine Academy sexual assault victims reluctant to trigger official investigations: report Here’s what to watch for in Biden’s budget   Flight attendants fear for safety amid unruly flier spike California woman misses $2.04B Powerball jackpot by one number, still wins $1.15M prize RuPaul throws shade on anti-drag show bills: ‘Get these stunt queens out of office’ 11 women, girls and women protesting Iranian morality police, honored at IWOC Awards Creating jobs isn’t enough. Congress needs to work together to help fill them Biden to use budget to fuel attacks on GOP Mayor: Community grieving after Mexico kidnappings ‘Shrimp scampi’ doesn’t mean what you think it means What it’s like to live — and even thrive — with stiff-person syndrome ‘Shut your mouth’: GOP senator clashes with union leader during hearing House lawmakers clash on GOP effort to ban transgender women from sports Michigan passes bill giving civil rights protections to LGBTQ people House GOP organizing trip to see jailed Jan. 6 defendants, led by Marjorie Taylor Greene   House Democrats denounce GOP COVID witness as having racist views China ranks atop worldwide threats, US intelligence chiefs tell lawmakers Moving the needle on supply chain sustainability Lawmakers clash over COVID-19’s origins at House GOP’s initial hearing Most in new poll view ‘woke’ as positive term Ex-Apple execs’ startup raises $100 million and partners with OpenAI House probes ‘stunning failure’ of US withdrawal from Afghanistan Recession risks: Major economic indicator, Ken Griffin say downturn is ‘unfolding’ Women play leading role in climate action, UN agency says Senate Foreign Relations panel approves Garcetti to serve as India ambassador A plan for the Gulf States to power a low-emissions revolution Democratic senators urge EPA, USDA to provide more testing for East Palestine farmers TikTok poses security concerns, FBI director says International Women’s Day and lagging US investment in reproductive health and rights NATO chief: Russian forces may take Bakhmut ‘in the coming days’ Five takeaways from Powell’s House testimony Dairy Queen’s ‘Free Cone Day’ is coming this month Utah man robs bank of $1 in attempt to go to federal prison Matt Schlapp sexual assault accuser comes forward: ‘I’m not backing away’ Sanders’s latest shot in the Social Security wars could wound us all State leaders up pressure on Biden to select Maryland for new FBI headquarters, claim process ‘not fair’ These states have the largest gender pay gaps, study finds U.S.-Nigeria policy must prioritize religious freedom  White House blasts Tucker Carlson as ‘not credible’ after airing Jan. 6 footage White House: Labeling cartels as terror groups would have minimal benefit Liz Cheney on potential House GOP-led Jan. 6 probes: ‘Bring it on’ Arizona case shows governors don’t have to carry out executions, even after a court issues a death warrant Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off while driving Release of additional footage in Tyre Nichols case delayed after attorney challenge What Biden’s deeply troubling asylum limit means for the economy Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, Melinda French Gates collaborate on anti-child marriage op-ed Markey staff to be first in Senate to unionize US unveils new Iran sanctions targeting violence against women Senate panel passes bipartisan bill to repeal Iraq, Gulf War authorizations Why ‘sky-high’ job openings are boosting pressure on the Fed to hike rates faster From Moscow to Tehran: Putting the US sanctions review to the test Conservative caucus offers ‘policy menu’ for debt limit negotiations Aguilar: ‘Communication could’ve been better’ from White House on DC crime bill White House adds two House veterans to legislative affairs team The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Lawsuit exposes internal Tucker Carlson-Trump tension The scandalous effects of nursing home isolation during COVID-19 Diabetes drug proves beneficial in preventing long COVID in clinical trials Contaminated stormwater continues to flow from Tijuana into San Diego County Army unveils rebranding campaign amid recruiting challenges Siegfried & Roy’s ‘Jungle Palace’ for sale, listed at $3 million ‘Ozempic face’: Doctors explain side effect of weight loss drugs Elitist student loan bailout turns blind eye to struggling Americans DOJ reviewing Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols death First grizzly bear emerges from long winter’s nap at Yellowstone DOJ issues scathing civil rights report on Louisville police Manchin will vote against Biden’s pick to head IRS  The rising cost of America’s inaction on child care ‘Very impressed’: Ohio twins, 11, help save mom after she has seizure while driving Biden criticizes conditions in Afghanistan, Ukraine on International Women’s Day Rising: March 8, 2023 Watch live: White House press briefing Missouri gun law ruled unconstitutional Untangling the DeSantis vs. Trump polling Biden administration proposes tighter rule on coal plant wastewater Over 300 sickened on Princess cruise ship; company points to ‘likely’ cause Artificial intelligence will destroy ‘laptop class’ workers Democrats ask former DHS secretary for more details on Supreme Court leak probe involvement Trump tops DeSantis by 41 points in New Hampshire survey US investigating Tesla over reports of steering wheels falling off while driving Watch live: Intelligence officials testify on global threats before Senate panel  House Republicans highlight Democrats’ votes on DC crime bill in new ad campaign Hogan not ruling out third-party White House bid Needed: Bipartisan support for America’s global leadership Memphis council approves police reforms in wake of Tyre Nichols death Biden approval rating highest since June: survey Are Democrats behind the pro-Trump bot explosion? Watch live: Fed chairman Powell testifies before House panel Biden set to unveil more than $2 trillion in tax hikes in budget  Zelensky says McCarthy should visit Ukraine Redefining Success: International Women’s Day and the Importance of Avoiding Burnout  The ‘Havana Syndrome’ mystery and its impact aren’t over Watch live: Former CDC Director Robert Redfield, other officials testify on COVID’s origins Russia says it controls eastern Bakhmut Mellman: The complex realities and politics of Latino identity  Actually, the US can default on its debt Afghanistan now most repressive country for women, UN says China may want to broker peace in Ukraine, but won’t be a neutral player Budowsky: Escalated attacks on abortion rights will wreck GOP The Hill’s Morning Report — Fed chairman: Job losses ‘very likely’ Almost 60 school districts in Texas have now made the switch to four-day weeks 4 dead after 2 planes collide over Florida lake Biden stokes furor by flirting with Trump-era detention policies Biden launches battle on Capitol Hill with call for Medicare tax hike The Memo: Biden ups pressure on GOP over Medicare Americans now favor legal cannabis over legal tobacco AI ‘wild west’ raises national security concerns  Activists prepare next steps for if Biden’s student loan forgiveness prevails Lobbying World: Top Fox Corp lobbyist departs Youngkin fuels speculation that he might challenge Trump