The Hill Articles: December 1, 2020

Trump alludes to possible 2024 run in White House remarks Trump threatens to veto defense bill over tech liability shield Arizona coronavirus patient’s story goes viral: ‘I’m 23 years old and I just had a stroke’ Federal judge strikes down Trump administration rules restricting visas for skilled workers Crystal Mason, Texas woman sentenced to 5 years for voting illegally, appeals to state’s high court ‘Tiger King’s’ attorney believes they’re close to getting pardon from Trump Cruz urges Supreme Court to take up Pennsylvania election challenge Pressure builds for coronavirus relief with no clear path to deal Trump has discussed possible pardons for three eldest children, Kushner: report Top GOP senator warns government funding deal unlikely this week Group launches ads opposing bipartisan fix to ‘surprise’ medical bills Trump, Kushner, White House sued by watchdog to prevent illegal deletion of official emails, WhatsApp messages New rule proposed by Nasdaq requires diversity members on company boards Senate GOP’s campaign arm rakes in $75M as Georgia runoffs heat up Parscale says Trump should have been more empathetic on coronavirus Rep.-elect Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.-11) Jason Smith set to serve as top Republican on House Budget Committee Woman who went viral after taking bar exam while in labor finds out she passed Obama: You lose people with ‘snappy’ slogans like ‘defund the police’ Overnight Defense: Mike Rogers slated to be top House Armed Services Republican | Defense bill hits another snag | Pentagon dinged for $700M loan to trucking company using COVID funds Justice Department investigating potential bribery scheme to obtain pardon Hillicon Valley: Salesforce to acquire Slack for $28 billion | Uber completes $2.65 billion Postmates acquisition | Federal agencies warn that hackers are targeting US think tanks Criminal justice groups offer support for Durbin amid fight for Judiciary spot Female US soccer players settle unequal working conditions lawsuit Former cyber official condemns Trump attorney for threats against Krebs, details ouster Overnight Health Care: CDC panel recommends who gets vaccine first | McConnell offering new relief bill | Hahn downplays White House meeting on vaccines New York county finds 55 uncounted early votes Media amnesia over Donald Trump and women on senior comms team Every major US bank has now come out against Arctic drilling Talk of self-pardon for Trump heats up On The Money: McConnell offering new coronavirus relief bill | Biden introduces economic team, vows swift action on relief | Rare Mnuchin-Powell spat takes center stage at COVID-19 hearing Fauci says US could have herd immunity by end of summer 2021 Former Arizona GOP politician sentenced to prison for illegal adoption scheme Government announces weapons sales with six nations worth combined $1.55B Mike Rogers set to serve as top House Armed Services Republican Couple gets married with quarantining bride sitting in bedroom window Obama chief economist responds to McConnell quoting him on Senate floor: He missed ‘a critical part’ Barr breaks with Trump on claims of fraud Let the littlest state lead us on COVID-19 Two women in STEM investigate the science behind celebration Dave Chappelle video on George Floyd is No. 1 on YouTube’s 2020 top-trending list Former Giuliani associates plead not guilty to new fraud charges CDC panel says health workers, long-term care residents should get COVID-19 vaccine first OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate approves two energy regulators, completing panel | EPA misses deadline, leaving ethanol policy in limbo | Ford pushes automakers to abandon Trump in suit challenging California emissions standards Hungarian politician resigns after police catch him breaking lockdown rules at sex party Florida become the third state to cross 1 million COVID-19 cases Gap to donate 500 pairs of khakis in Steve Kornacki’s honor North Carolina GOP congressman tests positive for COVID-19 Atlas departure from White House cheered by public health officials Biden, Harris to sit with CNN’s Tapper in first post-election joint interview 3 take-aways from the Michael Flynn pardon California megachurch says it has a ‘biblical mandate’ to meet after Supreme Court decision Federal agencies warn that hackers are targeting US think tanks Salesforce to acquire Slack for $28 billion Barr taps attorney investigating Russia probe origins as special counsel The iconic Arecibo Observatory radio telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed Dreaming of space exploration? You’re better off riding bikes Georgia elections official slams Trump over voter fraud claims, warns of potential violence DeVos knocks free college push as ‘socialist takeover of higher education’ Perdue releases new ad arguing he’s ‘exonerated’ after stock trade questions Energy Department seeks to boost mining through loan programs Trump proposed cutting Houston will send residents checks of up to $1,200 for pandemic relief DeLauro wins Steering Committee vote for Appropriations chair San Jose mayor apologizes for Thanksgiving gathering ‘contrary to the rules’ Republican wins race to maintain California House seat after special election win The ridiculous economic stimulus Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon surges to 12-year high Poll: Trump’s job approval ticks up to 50 percent post-election Treating students’ mental health needs during the pandemic Schumer meets with Biden national security picks Trump campaign files new post-certification lawsuit in Wisconsin McConnell: COVID-19 relief will be added to omnibus spending package By the end of the year, 30 percent of the US could catch COVID-19, ex-FDA chief says Rare Mnuchin-Powell spat takes center stage at COVID-19 hearing Nevada governor: ‘Unconscionable’ for Trump to suggest Reno’s COVID-19 surge unit ‘fake’ Hahn downplays White House meeting on vaccines What America’s Thinking: December 01, 2020 Why OPEC+ may welcome the Biden administration Matt Stoller: Biden’s picks for economic team show policy is ‘secondary consideration’ Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis McConnell offering new coronavirus relief bill after talks with Mnuchin, Meadows EPA misses deadline, leaving ethanol policy in limbo Today is Giving Tuesday! Here’s what you need to know Canada not ready to lift border restrictions with US as COVID-19 spikes Biden introduces economic team, vows swift action on struggling economy Oversight panel slams Pentagon for $700M loan Barr says DOJ hasn’t uncovered widespread voter fraud in 2020 election Missile defense: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ 76 nuns test positive for COVID-19 at convent in Germany Michigan restaurant raises $10K after defying state lockdown measures Sen.-elect Mark Kelly visits John McCain’s grave ahead of swearing-in McCaskill: ‘Hypocrisy’ for GOP to target Biden nominee’s tweets after Trump Biden elevates Economic Advisers chair to Cabinet The politics of climate change have undergone a radical shift. The press should take note Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page announces he is transgender BookExpo organizers ‘retiring’ event Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis Capitol physician advises lawmakers against attending dinners, receptions during COVID-19 spike Driver strikes pedestrians in Germany, killing several Facebook oversight panel picks first six cases of removed content for review On World AIDS Day, we must heed the lessons from COVID French president warns of steps to dissuade holiday ski trips to Switzerland A second mystery monolith appears — then disappears — this time in Romania Manhattan office space for rent reaches highest level since 2003: report ‘Umbrella Academy’ star Elliot Page comes out as transgender Controversial Trump adviser resigns as COVID-19 rages EU reports greenhouse gas emissions are down 24 percent since 1990 McEnany: WHCA should investigate Playboy’s Karem for shouting ‘demeaning’ questions Ousted federal prosecutor hired by New York law firm Mary Trump to release second book on ‘America’s national trauma,’ impact of uncle’s ‘corrupt and immoral policies’ Anonymous shell companies fund crime and terror; it’s time to crack down Comedy duo posts ‘Ivanka Trump Not Wanted’ posters around NYC Health groups pledge transparency about COVID-19 vaccine plans Arizona reports more than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Capital One — Giuliani denies discussing preemptive pardon with Trump Biden, the transatlantic relationship and a changing America New York City urges adults over 65 to stay at home amid surge in COVID-19 cases Black Friday online shoppers exceed 100M for first time Warren makes case to Fed chair for canceling student loan debt White House moves forward with holiday parties during pandemic Ford pushes automakers to abandon Trump in suit challenging California emissions standards We must not leave the vulnerable out if we have health care rations UN asks nations to contribute $35B to humanitarian work Lawyer who inspired ABC’s ‘For Life’ to run for mayor of New York Starbucks giving free drinks to front-line responders in December Virginia rep: Metro service cuts would be ‘catastrophe’ How the climate crisis could soon flood low-income homes Bank of America pledges no financing for Arctic oil Rep. Mark Walker announces Senate bid in North Carolina Nasdaq asks SEC for authority to require more diversity on boards of listed companies Amazon reports $4.8B in weekend sales from independent businesses on its platform Celebrity chef David Chang wins Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, donates the winnings Ohio governor on impeachment articles filed against him: ‘We have to do whatever we can to slow this virus down’ The left’s turn against freedom: Curb speech, ban books, make an ‘enemies list’ Massive radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she’s ‘exhausted’ by Trump-era ‘Veep’ comparisons After making history, America’s first trans state senator has work to do Facebook-backed cryptocurrency Libra changes names Uber completes $2.65 billion Postmates acquisition Watch live: Biden introduces selections for economic team Giuliani has discussed possible pardon with Trump: report People with asthma less likely to contract COVID-19: study Bill to block nuclear inspections approved by Iranian parliament Georgia lieutenant governor says GOP risks ‘alienating voters’ with voter fraud claims Senators call for passage of bill to cement alcohol excise tax relief Countering China’s influence in the Caribbean with a second Caribbean Basin Initiative Bipartisan, bicameral group unveils $908 billion coronavirus proposal Trump Jr. in radio ad: Father’s ‘accomplishments’ are on the ballot in Georgia Senate races Krebs looking at legal ‘opportunities’ after Trump campaign lawyer said he should be ‘shot’ US analyst: North Korea’s Kim, family inoculated with experimental Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus epidemic was spreading in US last Christmas, long before it was identified in China, new study finds Families allege California is failing to educate poor, minority students during pandemic Manchin: Ocasio-Cortez ‘more active on Twitter than anything else’ Democracy is the MVP in 2020 Rising: December 1, 2020 Former Senate hopeful auctioning off Harley-Davidson featured prominently in her campaign ads Video shows Arizona governor ignoring ‘Hail to the Chief’ call while certifying Biden victory Zoom shares fall despite third quarter growth To promote human rights and democracy, Biden should start with China Coronavirus was present in US earlier than initially thought: CDC scientists S&P, Nasdaq open December to new highs Homes raided after Germany bans far-right group Hannity urges Trump to pardon himself Do we really need the COVID-19 police? Ossoff features Obama in TV ad ahead of Georgia runoff GAO: ‘Urgent’ actions needed to respond to pandemic Elementary, middle school students falling behind in math amid pandemic: research ‘Anonymous’ whistleblower Miles Taylor changing locations, employing private security after death threats Congress: Support the ARC Act to prevent amputations Obama says Dolly Parton not getting medal of freedom was ‘screwup’: ‘I’ll call Biden’ Watch live: Senate Banking Committee hearing on pandemic stimulus 18 gifts for dog and cat lovers on sale at Cyber Monday prices 14 golfing tools and accessories still at Cyber Monday prices Harris selects Tina Flournoy as chief of staff: report Pfizer, Moderna ask for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccines in Europe Congress and the states must fix Trump’s COVID-19 mistakes Rockefeller Center Christmas tree viewing limited to 5 minutes Rahm Emanuel under consideration as Biden Transportation secretary: report America needs long haulers for good Trump raises at least $150M since election: reports Trump campaign lawyer: Krebs should be ‘shot’ for rejecting president’s election claims Feehery: How GOP takes back the House in two years Press: Divided government begins in Georgia The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Mastercard – GOP angst in Georgia; confirmation fight looms Congress ends its year under shadow of COVID-19 The Memo: Tension builds around key Biden nominees Republicans fear rift in Georgia GOP amid attacks from Trump Progressives offer mixed messages on key Biden economic aide Biden takes steps toward creating diverse Cabinet Alcohol industry ramps up pressure on Congress for tax relief Representing Greece in a pandemic Bottom line