The Hill Articles: December 19, 2020

Senators reach deal on Fed powers, setting stage for coronavirus relief passage CHC urges Biden to choose Latinos to head Education Department, SBA: report Louisiana Rep.-elect hospitalized as a precaution for COVID-19 infection Boston police sergeant put on leave amid investigation into conduct during George Floyd protests CDC issues new guidance addressing allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccine Close to 200 organizations allegedly hacked by Russia: cybersecurity firm Trump floated naming Sidney Powell as special counsel for election fraud investigation: reports Coronavirus relief deal hinges on talks over Fed lending powers Stay warm this winter with these cold weather accessories that are now on sale This training bundle will help you achieve success on Amazon for only $35. Biden and Netanyahu can carefully nourish U.S.-Israeli ties Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97 California appeals court order allowing strip clubs to remain open during pandemic SolarWinds hack shows we need a ‘whole of society’ national cyber strategy Cardi B reacts to Johns Hopkins’ COVID-19 ‘WAP’ parody: ‘Sksksksk’ Senate GOP absences snag Trump nominees CDC panel votes to recommend Moderna vaccine for emergency use Congress barrels toward veto clash with Trump States need stimulus — and we need it now Experts warn of fake delivery notices impersonating FedEx, UPS, Amazon Biden rolls out diverse climate and energy team to enact ‘ambitious’ plan Biden: Federal government ‘has long-broken promises to Native American tribes’ When it comes to attitudes about climate change, economic theory can help Sunday shows preview: US rolls out first doses of coronavirus vaccine; Congress close on stimulus deal Netanyahu invokes moon landing while receiving vaccine as Israel starts inoculation process Serial California rapist sentenced to 897 years in prison The majority of Americans plan to gather for Christmas, despite widespread arguing over safety: poll When disinformation becomes a political strategy, who holds the line? Online shopping expected to increase on ‘Super Saturday’ amid pandemic Watch Live: Biden introduces climate and energy team The problem with the Senate moving forward on Judicial vacancies during the lame duck session Fauci urges people to wear masks even if family members get vaccinated Fauci tells children: ‘I vaccinated Santa Claus myself’ Lawmakers expect COVID-19 relief deal soon UK’s Johnson scraps Christmas mixing plans, announces new lockdown Biden administration must build-up the National Park Service GOP congressman says he’s more worried about COVID-19 vaccine than disease itself Moderna vaccine being distributed starting this weekend Top official apologizes for vaccine ‘miscommunication,’ says US still on track for 20m doses this year States spent $7B in spring on medical devices, PPE: report Trump must concede as a holiday gift to the nation Trump downplays impact of hack, questions whether Russia involved Health officials, social media scramble to fight vaccine misinformation McConnell: ‘Cooperation and focus’ needed to finalize COVID-19 deal GA senators must prioritize clean energy manufacturing Omar accuses Trump of ‘dangerous criminal neglect’ on COVID-19 response California battles skyrocketing coronavirus cases India surpasses 10M COVID-19 cases Zoom executive accused of suppressing online meetings for China Georgia Gov. Kemp attends White House Christmas party despite Trump attacks Pressley calls Georgia GOP candidates ‘the Bonnie and Clyde of corruption’ How Democrats claim ‘trumpunity’ to abandon their federal restraints Facebook’s feud with Apple escalates Space Force expected to live on past Trump era Minnesota state lawmaker dies of COVID-19 complications Warren reintroduces bill to bar lawmakers from trading stocks The post-election is about the soul of the Republican Party FDA investigating allergic reactions to Pfizer vaccine reported in multiple states Coca-Cola set to cut more than 2,000 jobs including 1,200 in US Clean Air Act lessons for climate action Philanthropy needs to grab the public health baton Federal agency says employers can require workers to get COVID-19 vaccine Pompeo: Russia ‘pretty clearly’ behind massive cyberattack US government caught blindsided over sophisticated cyber hack, experts say