The Hill Articles: November 13, 2020

Israeli agents killed Al Qaeda’s No. 2 official on street in Iran: report Trump: New York won’t receive COVID-19 vaccine immediately Biden considering Yellen as possible Treasury secretary: report Trump puts Giuliani in charge of election lawsuits: report Northeast governors to meet to coordinate on coronavirus surge Obama hits Trump for refusing to concede, says there’s ‘no legal basis’ for challenges Missouri governor relaxes school quarantine policies even as COVID-19 cases spike Carter Center to monitor audit of Georgia election results Young Kim takes down Democrat in California House rematch Haspel not in attendance at latest Trump intelligence briefing: reports Nevada Gov. Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19 Biden calls for ‘urgent action’ from Trump amid COVID-19 surge Michelle Obama congratulates Kim Ng on historic role as Marlins general manager Gov. Cuomo: Trump refusal to concede ‘height of irresponsibility and narcissism’ ‘Breakthrough finding’ suggests why some COVID-19 infections become severe Chris Wallace pushes back on Fox reporter’s claim that Trump is winning despite losing House adjusts format for dinner with new members after criticism Pennsylvania court rejects five Trump campaign, GOP legal challenges to ballots Obama alumni considered top picks for Biden Energy secretary Overnight Defense: Another Defense official resigns | Pentagon chief says military ‘remains strong’ despite purge | Top contender for Biden DOD secretary would be historic pick Hillicon Valley: Microsoft warns Russian, North Korean hackers targeting groups researching COVID-19 vaccines | Parler’s post-election popularity sparks misinformation concerns | Administration grants 15-day extension on TikTok divestiture deadline Software vendor says data breach exposed nearly 28 million Texas driver’s license records Judge denies bond to suspects in Ahmaud Arbery case LGBTQ+ teens struggle to find acceptance, and a home, in New York City Elizabeth Warren slams Justice Alito over ‘nakedly partisan’ speech Biden’s win is not a policy mandate — he should govern accordingly Overnight Health Care: States reimpose extensive COVID-19 restrictions OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump races clock on remaining environmental rollbacks | New Interior order undermines conservation bill Trump campaigned on, critics say | Trump administration to further advance lease sales at Arctic refuge: report On The Money: House Democrats to renew effort to obtain Trump’s tax returns | How Biden might use executive power to advance economic agenda Trump administration to further advance lease sales at Arctic refuge: report Two Oklahoma state lawmakers positive for coronavirus after swearing-in ceremony GM recalls nearly 69,000 Chevy Bolt EVs Trump breaks public silence, but doesn’t talk election Innovating food supply chains for COVID-19 Chelsea Clinton blames Trump for Secret Service officers in quarantine John Kelly says Trump hurting national security by delaying Biden transition Oregon governor orders two-week statewide ‘freeze’ amid rising coronavirus cases States reimpose extensive COVID-19 restrictions Small steps toward justice in Syria Judge denies bail for two of the suspects in Ahmaud Arbery case Dozens of progressive groups endorse Joaquin Castro for Foreign Affairs chair Tuberville incorrectly says Gore was president-elect in 2000 Far-right groups plan DC rallies for Trump as tensions grow How Biden can undo Trump’s damage and protect our oceans S&P 500 sets new record, closing off robust week for markets Two Democrats urge CDC to reimpose ‘no-sail’ order after outbreak on Caribbean cruise New Mexico orders two week lockdown New York tops 5,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since April Next attorney general must embrace marijuana law reforms Brazil’s Amazon saw a sharp increase in deforestation in October, report says Sirota: Claims that The Lincoln Project swayed the election for Biden ‘absolutely absurd’ Lincoln Project resurfaces Kellyanne Conway tweet calling 306 electoral votes ‘historic’ Ex-CIA Director Brennan: Trump ‘score settling’ with Pentagon changes McSally concedes Arizona Senate race Trump campaign ends voter fraud hotline after it’s filled with prank calls How American life is fueling the COVID-19 surge The end to the Trump recovery is in sight Orlando to be America’s first flying taxi airport Passenger rail investment offers non-stop service to a prosperous economy Michigan judge rejects GOP effort to halt county’s vote certification Trump says he may ‘stop by’ DC rally Newsom says he shouldn’t have attended 12-person party amid pandemic Pennsylvania secretary of state will not order a recount New Interior order undermines conservation bill Trump campaigned on, critics say SEC charges former Wells Fargo execs with defrauding investors Biden projected as winner in Georgia Trump wins North Carolina A modest proposal for the post-election development agenda Incoming lawmaker says her Breonna Taylor mask has colleagues calling her Breonna Mayor says New York City should prepare by Monday for public-school shutdown Hyperventilating can help to clear your body of alcohol faster, researchers find Chicago mayor defends joining pro-Biden crowd amid COVID-19 surge Charles Koch regrets his partisanship: ‘Boy, did we screw up!’ McEnany dodges on Trump attending Biden inauguration: He’ll ‘attend his own inauguration’ Watch live: Trump holds press conference on coronavirus vaccine New Pentagon chief says military ‘remains strong’ following leadership purge Republicans and Democrats have to restore soul of nation of immigrants Biden advisers: Trump transition delays putting national security at risk Trump campaign drops effort seeking review of Arizona ballots Trump to deliver first public remarks in over a week on vaccines Andrew Yang: Democrats need to adopt message that government is ‘working for them’ House Democrats to renew effort to obtain Trump’s tax returns next year West Coast states issue travel advisory ahead of Thanksgiving How ‘middle-class Joe’ can succeed What America’s Thinking: November 13, 2020 Rep.-elect Greene tweets that masks are ‘oppressive’ Texas attorney general sued by 4 whistleblowers claiming he ‘believes he is above the very law’ he upholds A realist’s foreign policy in the time of Biden Pelosi: McConnell in for rude awakening when Biden takes office Florida school board fires principal who wouldn’t call Holocaust ‘factual’ a second time Biden public health advisers reject national ‘lockdown’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden increases Electoral College win White Paycheck Protection Program borrowers were treated better than Black borrowers in two cities Israel contracted to buy enough Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 4 million people Education funding must be a priority for Biden administration Trump administration grants 15-day extension on TikTok divesture deadline America Borealis: How ‘Simpsons’ references became the perfect shorthand for Trump-era politics Gap reports sales spike for khakis worn by MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki Major League Baseball makes history with its first female general manager 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Nevada Coronavirus infection rates in UK are slowing, say government officials Geraldo Rivera says Trump told him he’ll do ‘right thing’ on election results Campaign finance reform a must going forward Despite Biden win, Navarro says White House operating under assumption of ‘second Trump term’ BioNTech denies Trump claim COVID-19 vaccine news was delayed until after the election 11 German men charged with far-right plot to attack Muslims, overthrow government Masks and contact tracing lead to an 82 percent decline in coronavirus cases: CDC study More than 130 Secret Service officers in quarantine: report You can now calculate the COVID-19 risk of attending an event anywhere in the country Gen. Milley’s nurse wife gave CPR to bystander who collapsed at ceremony A strategy for winning the post-election narrative war Australia uses drones to ensure social distancing at the beach Eta flash floods turn deadly in North Carolina Prediction: Trump will resign, Pence will pardon him Obama says idea to run for president requires some ‘megalomania and insanity’ Two killed in explosion at Connecticut veterans hospital A cry for democracy in Hong Kong Lawyer who argued for Bush in 2000 election: ‘I do believe the election is over’ NYC Schools chancellor sends memo to prepare for period of ‘fully remote learning’ Wegmans joins coconut milk brand ban over monkey labor concerns It is up to us to heal a divided America Rising: November 13, 2020 Disney executives rip California officials for keeping Disneyland closed amid coronavirus Online grocery shopping with food stamps surges for Amazon, Walmart amid coronavirus Defense deputy chief of staff latest Pentagon official to resign Stocks head for strong weekly close following vaccine, election news The states — not the media — determine election outcomes NJ legislature amends marijuana decriminalization bill to lighten up penalties on hallucinogenic mushrooms Meghan McCain shares meme of her father after networks call Arizona for Biden We need a (common) ‘sense of the Senate’ resolution on transition planning Park Service faces $270M suit after death in Arches National Park Justice Alito: Coronavirus has caused ‘previously unimaginable’ restrictions on liberty Law firm Porter Wright withdraws from representing Trump in Pennsylvania case Amazon reviewers love this eco-friendly laundry egg that’s now at Black Friday pricing This smart device that reviewers love will find your keys and it’s already on sale for Black Friday Microsoft warns Russian, North Korean hackers targeting groups researching COVID-19 vaccines Conservative justices help save ObamaCare — for now Rand Paul says COVID-19 survivors should ‘throw away their masks, go to restaurants, live again’ Judge’s El Paso shutdown order temporarily halted by Texas appeals court Man who threatened to burn down Black church sentenced to two years Elon Musk knocks ‘extremely bogus’ COVID-19 test after taking four tests in one day Let’s show our children that elections make us better people Nearly 80 percent of Americans say crime has increased in past year: poll Pennsylvania nurses plan to go on strike as coronavirus surges Latino television representation continues to be an afterthought Zuckerberg defends decision to not suspend Bannon after Twitter move: report China congratulates Biden, Harris on election win Biden takes Arizona, first Democrat to win there since 1996 The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden wins Arizona, confers with Dem leaders; Trump tweets Parler’s post-election popularity sparks misinformation concerns Pelosi faces caucus divisions in Biden era GOP senators say Warren nomination would divide Republicans Deadlock leaves no clear path for lame-duck coronavirus deal  Biden set to roll back Trump rules on abortion Top contender for Biden Defense chief would be historic pick Trump races clock on remaining environmental rollbacks