The Hill Articles: December 29, 2020

Nashville bomber’s girlfriend warned police last year he was making explosives, reports show Georgia signature audit finds no fraud in presidential election Louisiana Rep.-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19 Pompeo calls for release of Chinese journalist jailed over coronavirus coverage Russia ramps up pressure on critic Navalny with new investigation Minneapolis vows to ramp up police misconduct investigations 2 Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor case told department intends to fire them Pence refused to sign on to plan to overturn election, lawyers say New Lincoln Project ad shows Trump border wall built from tombstones of COVID-19 victims Park Service investigating after video emerges of ranger tasing Native American man Trump campaign asks Supreme Court to review Wisconsin challenge DOJ says US ‘stands ready’ to try man who killed journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan Will Pelosi bail out the GOP on election controversy GOP senator says he’ll block consent for $2,000 stimulus checks Manhattan DA brings in forensic accounting specialists for Trump probe: report DOJ closes probe into Tamir Rice shooting with no charges Improved economic analysis should be lasting part of Pai’s FCC legacy Biden taps new advisers for expanded COVID-19 response team Mnuchin: Stimulus payments to begin arriving Tuesday night Beverly Hills restaurant apologizes for distributing invites to indoor ‘speakeasy’ amid state ban Incoming national security adviser: Pentagon hasn’t granted meeting with Biden transition team since Dec. 18 First case of UK COVID-19 variant reported in US Campaign to recall Newsom gets first six-figure donations Immigration smears hinder necessary policy solutions Ohio deputy who fatally shot Casey Goodson once said his job was to ‘hunt people’: ‘I love it’ Push for $2,000 stimulus checks hits Senate buzzsaw Biden praises Christie for mask-wearing Resort chain Omni accused of misusing millions in federal relief funds Trump demonstrates why we should limit the powers of lame-duck presidents Colorado confirms first case of highly contagious COVID-19 variant in US Biden offers sober warning of road ahead on coronavirus Statue of Lincoln standing over freed slave in Boston has been removed Breonna Taylor sculpture stolen days after it was vandalized: artist Intentional attack leaves thousands without heat in frigid Colorado What is the ethnicity scandal about Alec Baldwin’s wife? Geraldo Rivera urges Trump: ‘Exit with dignity and grace’ COVID-19 relief’s political calculus has flipped 2.3 million people have voted in Georgia’s Senate runoffs with week to go Russia charges monk with inciting suicidal actions through sermons denying COVID-19 Biden: Trump administration ‘falling far behind’ on vaccinations NFL star buys 200 Christmas presents for 200 kids and pays layaway charges for hundreds of families Billions for foreign governments, pennies for Americans Federal judge: ‘Not surprising that a criminal like Trump pardons other criminals’ Trump administration approves $290M bomb sale to Saudis California extends stay-at-home order for portions of state Joe Biden should eliminate federal death row on his first day in office Lobbying world Army plans to unveil more inclusive hair and grooming regulations next month: report Fauci: ‘I have not’ thought about running for office Intercept’s DC bureau chief: McConnell was ‘quite fine’ with Trump losing reelection Planned Parenthood president says abortion work shouldn’t be marginalized Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter: ‘Huge turnout’ in Georgia Dem strongholds Croatia earthquake kills at least six, injures dozens Atlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force Trump targets congressional Republicans on multiple fronts LA health department urges film industry to ‘strongly consider pausing work’ Europe’s push for an animal welfare label risks an epic trade dispute Japan is creating satellites made out of wood to cut down on space junk Singer Petula Clark responds to song being used by Nashville bomber Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 Seeking Black political progress or redress: A New Year’s resolution More than 2,900 US health care workers have died of COVID-19 in pandemic: report Fauci: You ‘have to assume’ pandemic is going to get worse 2020 was the year of pain, misery and GOP indifference GOP official on testing positive for COVID-19 after White House party: ‘I didn’t listen to the warnings’ First patient to receive Pfizer vaccine receives second dose Leading activist who championed Saudi women being able to drive sentenced to nearly six years in prison LA residents will be able to add COVID-19 vaccination proof to their Apple Wallets One that is down fears no fall Appeals court rules congressional minority has standing to enforce investigative demands Effort to stop richer nations from dumping plastic on poorer ones could also mean cleaner oceans in five years 2020 was a year of climate disasters — and a warning of more to come First patient to receive COVID-19 vaccine gets second shot Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Lincoln Green groups sue over Trump rule exempting quick dishwashers from efficiency standards US government rejects scientific advisors’ recommendations on alcohol and sugar consumption Argentina begins COVID-19 vaccination drive with Russian Sputnik V How to overcome vaccine distrust among Black Americans What America’s Thinking: December 29, 2020 Over 190K Home Depot ceiling fans recalled due to reports blades flew off, hit people McConnell blocks vote on $2K checks, signals new package Attorney for Black teen ‘attacked’ in hotel lobby over theft allegation calls for charges McConnell signals Senate has votes to override Trump’s defense veto Iran begins human trials of locally developed COVID-19 vaccine: state TV The COVID-19 pandemic may not necessarily be ‘the big one,’ WHO warns EU to purchase extra 100 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview famous friends on coping with 2020 In defense of Democrats and FDR’s legacy Longest-serving state legislator to retire Congressional staff now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine The greatest health care achievements of 2020 Congress’s deepening interest in deepfakes Michael Cohen predicts people Trump pardoned may testify against him Massive COVID-19 spike of 38,000 California prisoners sparks calls for early releases Vandalism string leaves thousands in Colorado without heat, hot water Politico purchases E&E News More journalists killed outside of war zones in 2020: analysis Why small business owners are about to get even angrier about COVID restrictions GOP Georgia senators throw support behind $2,000 stimulus checks Netherlands deaths increased at the highest rate since World War II this year Packed Los Angeles hospitals placing patients in gift shops: report Harris receives coronavirus vaccine on camera, urges Americans to get vaccinated Iran expects to receive 150K doses of Pfizer vaccine from US-based philanthropists Pardon of Edward Snowden would embolden the enemies of America Thailand announces new restrictions amid COVID-19 surge Police investigate smashed statue of Breonna Taylor as act of vandalism Top federal prosecutor resigns after Pennsylvania election fraud investigation Trump copied Obama’s failure in Yemen US sold ambassador’s home in Israel for $67 million, records show Rising: December 29, 2020 Study shows Wuhan coronavirus cases may have been 10 times higher than reported DC hotel frequented by Proud Boys to close Jan. 4-6 NFL, politics dominate 2020 ratings Psychiatric symptoms reported worldwide in some COVID-19 patients Fired Tyson Foods manager defends betting on workers as ‘morale boost’ America’s rule of law v. China’s ‘rule by law’ Vindman says he doesn’t regret testimony against Trump Trump administration appeals order blocking TikTok ban Labor: Unemployment won’t lapse despite Trump signing delay Apple iPhone is the best selling tech device of 2020 Ex-Pence aide turned Trump critic ‘very concerned’ about Jan. 6 violence Community colleges need their own assistant secretary in Biden’s administration Trump rips GOP leaders for allowing veto override Watch live: Vice President-elect Harris gets COVID vaccine Trump administration strengthens order barring US investment in Chinese firms Coronavirus variant leads to record hospitalizations in England Why we are losing the COVID-19 detection game US troops in South Korea begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Getting a handle on your personal finances could be the most important thing you do in 2021 Create the perfect charging space with this smart hub and save an extra 20% US hospitalizations from COVID-19 hit all-time high Boeing 737 Max set to return to US skies Michelle Obama named most admired woman for third straight year: poll Rapper Lil Pump banned from Jet Blue after refusing to wear a mask Judge orders halt to voter purge in two Georgia counties ahead of Senate runoffs Trump ends Obama’s 12-year run as most admired man: Gallup Trump faces looming decision on extending visa suspension On The Trail: The political winners of 2020 On The Trail: The political losers of 2020