The Hill Articles: December 14, 2020

Russian spy agents found to be near Navalny before poisoning: report Moderna to distribute 6 million COVID-19 vaccines as soon as Friday upon FDA emergency approval Health official warns Brazil may not get mass vaccinations until March Dutch government to shut down Netherlands through the holidays Hogan on Republicans who won’t accept election result: ‘They are out of runway’ Biden rips Trump’s refusal to concede after Electoral College vote One miner dead, one missing after salt mine roof collapse in Louisiana Senate GOP warns Biden against picking Sally Yates as attorney general Incoming Democratic Rep. Cori Bush pens op-ed calling for Biden to help end death penalty Top GOP senators acknowledge Biden as president-elect after Electoral College vote Senate GOP leaders seek to put an end to election disputes Mormon church congratulates Biden after Electoral College vote Texas electors vote to call on battleground states to appoint Trump electors On The Money: Bipartisan group unveils two-part $908B COVID package | The push for stimulus checks | Progressives frustrated with representation in Biden Cabinet Hillicon Valley: Lawmakers call for action after ‘devastating’ cyberattack on federal government | US cyber agency issues emergency directive following hacks | FTC opens privacy study into major internet platforms Utah mink becomes first wild animal in US to test positive for coronavirus Government spending bill to include bipartisan energy provisions Lawmakers call for action after ‘devastating’ nation state cyberattack on federal government Biden sets climate goals on anniversary of Paris Agreement Overnight Defense: US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian defense system | Veterans groups, top Democrats call for Wilkie’s resignation | Gingrich, other Trump loyalists named to Pentagon board Watch live: Biden delivers remarks following Electoral College victory Barr to step down as attorney general Ocasio-Cortez defends medic in New York Post story who joined OnlyFans to ‘make ends meet’ Cuomo says former aide has a right to make sexual harassment allegations: ‘It’s just not true’ Surgeon general urges vaccine education among communities of color Lawmakers call for including creation of Latino, women’s history museums in year-end spending deal OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Countries roll out 2030 Paris Accord goals amid US absence | Biden eyes new EPA picks as Nichols reportedly falls from favor | Kerry faces big job on climate, US credibility Overnight Health Care: US begins COVID-19 vaccinations in moment of hope | US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths | Pfizer negotiating with Trump administration for additional 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses next year CNN not renewing Joan Walsh’s contract How Congress can kickstart COVID herd immunity Biden hits 270 votes, clinches Electoral College victory ‘The Sopranos’ cast to reunite for fundraiser for New York firefighters organization Obama jokes about birther conspiracy: ‘I was able to get away with’ not being born in US An apology for the Electoral College READ: House Republican’s letter leaving the GOP Study: Arrests of journalists skyrocketed in the US this year Bipartisan group unveils two-part $908 billion coronavirus package Rep. Paul Mitchell leaving GOP Newsmax anchor refers to ‘President-elect’ Joe Biden To support Black Sea allies, Congress cannot let critical trade program expire Georgia officials to conduct limited signature match audit in Cobb County, results won’t affect Biden win White House security official lost foot and part of leg battling COVID-19: report Supreme Court gives New Mexico a win in water dispute with Texas Biden eyes new EPA picks as Nichols falls from favor: report Biden to call on nation to ‘turn the page’ on election America must have a technology ambassador for the digital world ‘The View’ hosts urge Trump to take COVID-19 vaccine publicly Top Judiciary Democrat’s bill would criminalize threats to election officials Poll: Majority confident Biden administration can take control of virus, economy Debra Messing defends, then apologizes for, saying she hopes Trump is the ‘most popular boyfriend’ in prison Conservative critics mock Jill Biden title controversy Sanders steps up push for stimulus checks ahead of rollout of bipartisan relief legislation Gingrich, other Trump loyalists named to Pentagon advisory panel Attacks on Section 230 reveal much more dangerous tech-policy strategy DHS hacked as part of massive cyberattack on federal agencies: report Cleveland Indians to start name change process Trump offered $850 million to terrorism victims to save Sudan-Israel deal  Stacey Abrams oversees Georgia electors voting for Biden Apple launches new app privacy labels Warren-led investigation finds prison accreditation process has ‘little to no value’ Washington archdiocese sues over coronavirus restrictions Real COVID-19 relief? Use all tools to invest in the ‘care economy’ McEnany says situation room staff, members of Congress will receive vaccine access early US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths Target adds store hours ahead of Christmas, reduces special hours for seniors Republicans press FBI for briefing on efforts by Chinese government operatives to gain influence with lawmakers Biggest snowstorm in years threatens the Northeast FTC opens privacy study into major internet platforms Republicans four times more likely than Democrats not to get COVID-19 vaccine: poll COVID-19 deaths hit hardest in rural America Electors cast ballots for Biden amid simmering national tensions Build trust in vaccines by investing in community workers Navy ends search for Roosevelt sailor fallen overboard Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russian defense purchases UAW reaches settlement to end federal corruption probe Clintons cast Electoral College votes for Biden and Harris Journalist Zaid Jilani says Lincoln Project appealed predominantly to Democrats Biden, Harris mark anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting Africa must be seen with lenses other than our national security Trump administration turned down vaccine doses just a month ago, former FDA commissioner says Italian boy may have had the coronavirus in December last year, three months before the country’s first official case New study reveals why your home is a hotspot for COVID-19 California Gov. Newsom faces recall campaign over coronavirus restrictions US begins COVID-19 vaccinations in moment of hope Pfizer negotiating with Trump administration for additional 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses next year Police investigating report of driver shouting anti-semitic slurs, running over man at Kentucky menorah lighting Executive order to rebrand US assistance: Right question, likely wrong answer Eastern Kentucky University announces it will give free textbooks to remove ‘barrier to academic success’ What America’s Thinking: December 14, 2020 Wall Street Journal opinion editor defends op-ed on Jill Biden: She ‘can’t be off-limits’ Top Michigan Republicans shut down prospect of overturning result for Trump as Electoral College meets The fight for empowerment: Women in the Middle East and North Africa Michelle Obama defends Jill Biden after op-ed: ‘We could not ask for a better First Lady’ Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Trump effort to overturn Biden win US administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine as cases soar across the country The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Vaccinations begin in the US Long-time GOP election official says he’s receiving death threats over Trump cricitism Brian Deese v. The Greens? Broadway stars sing ‘Georgia on My Mind’ to encourage early voting Fauci warns people not to drop normal ‘public health measures’ as vaccinations begin Falwell used Liberty University money to fund pro-Trump efforts: report Texas GOP chair denies he floated secession over election results The Joe Biden model is a winner for all Democrats Ocasio-Cortez asks for details on coronavirus precautions on Rikers Island Countries roll out 2030 Paris Accord goals amid US absence Stocks rise amid first US coronavirus vaccinations Stephen Miller: ‘Alternate’ electors will keep Trump election challenge alive Americans’ health at stake: Georgia Senate run-offs decide future Michigan Republican rebuked after refusing to promise no violence as electors vote Requests for mail-in ballots top 1 million in Georgia as early voting begins in Senate runoffs Florida GOP Senate leader tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Electoral College meeting New Zealand agrees to quarantine-free ‘travel bubble’ with Australia The Cleveland Indians are changing their controversial team name What Trump’s new ‘death to asylum’ rule actually says Teachers across America are in crisis, say Yale experts. But there are new strategies to help them thrive Bottom line Trump administration sanctions two Iranians over abduction, likely death of American hostage Robert Levinson Eric Swalwell and the spy: A lesson in how China is undermining us Rising: December 14, 2020 DC first responders to be vaccinated on camera in confidence-building push Reddit to buy TikTok competitor Dubsmash Voting machine company Smartmatic demands conservative networks retract election claims How Joe Biden must build an all Americas foreign policy to lead UK loosens restrictions on gay, bisexual men donating blood Biden eyes Gina McCarthy as domestic ‘climate czar’: report Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance on ‘CNN Heroes’ special White House recommended tighter restrictions in Florida: report First COVID-19 vaccine delivered in NY Watch live: State electors gather to formally cast Electoral College votes Gun-control activists need to stop demonizing John Lott FedEx, UPS announce first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine in US Healing and paying with national service Former aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment Germans urged to skip Christmas shopping The governor who stole Christmas — and the California businesses fighting back Jill Biden urges celebrating women’s accomplishments after critical op-ed 20 gifts for the home chef at Green Monday prices Save an extra 40% on 10 apps you’ll want this winter What manufacturers’ past four years mean for the next four years Sudan no longer listed as terror sponsor Americans far less likely to wear masks indoors with non-household members than in public: poll Wall Street Journal urges Trump to concede Gmail, YouTube unavailable temporarily in global outage US cybersecurity agency issues emergency directive following government hacks The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Mastercard – Today: Vaccine distribution starts, Electoral College meets. 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