The Hill Articles: November 23, 2020

Colorado order allows hospitals to stop admitting, transfer patients when at capacity due to COVID-19 Spain’s king in quarantine after coronavirus exposure: report Loeffler to return to campaign trail following second negative COVID-19 test Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to become world’s second-richest person in Bloomberg rankings Grocery, retail workers urge reinstatement of hazard pay ahead of holiday rush Harvard students elect Black man as Undergraduate Council president for first time Durbin seeks to become top-ranking Democrat on Judiciary panel Study: People over 45 at higher risk of contracting STIs ‘than ever before’ Biden team wants to understand Trump effort to ‘hollow out government agencies’ Trump’s remaking of the judicial system Who is Rep. Debra Haaland, a potential candidate for Secretary of the Interior? Overnight Defense: Trump transgender ban ‘inflicts concrete harms,’ study says | China objects to US admiral’s Taiwan visit Ken Jennings named interim ‘Jeopardy!’ host after death of Alex Trebek Our next Education secretary must support all public schools — including charters Amazon urges customers to pick up packages at brick-and-mortar locations for ‘spoiler free’ holiday Protect our world: How the Biden administration can save lives and economies worldwide Trump relents as GSA informs Biden transition to begin Bad Bunny canceled AMA performance after positive COVID-19 test Overnight health care: AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is up to 90 percent effective Whoopi Goldberg blasts Republicans not speaking against Trump: ‘This is an attempted coup’ Feinstein to step down as top Democrat on Judiciary Committee Did late deciders for Donald Trump impact the election polls this year? Pilot error led to fatal fighter jet crash in June, Pentagon report finds Five House Democrats who could join Biden Cabinet Hillicon Valley: Leadership changes at top cyber agency raise national security concerns | Snapchat launches in-app video platform ‘Spotlight’ | Uber, Lyft awarded federal transportation contract Gottlieb warns that long term effects of COVID still unknown Democrats accuse GSA of undermining national security by not certifying Biden win Cuomo calls a sheriff who won’t enforce mask mandate a ‘dictator’ Voters want a strong economy and leadership, Democrats should listen Michigan AG warns on election fraud claims: A false claim of criminal activity is a crime Overnight Energy: Biden names John Kerry as ‘climate czar’ | GM reverses on Trump, exits suit challenging California’s tougher emissions standards | United Nations agency says greenhouse gas emissions accumulating despite lockdown decline Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary: report On The Money: Biden to nominate Yellen for Treasury secretary | ‘COVID cliff’ looms | Democrats face pressure to back smaller stimulus King of Jordan becomes first Arab leader to speak with President-elect Biden It’s time for COVID-19 disaster relief … for mothers Pope Francis supports NBA players’ work to promote social justice Michigan county board approves resolution in support of impeaching Whitmer Trump administration to begin delivering Regeneron COVID-19 treatment on Tuesday The five safest and deadliest states for both COVID-19 and gun violence Michigan certifies Biden victory in another blow to Trump Lawmakers urge FCC to assist in effort to rip out, replace suspect network equipment Biden appoints John Kerry special presidential envoy for climate change Utah drops restrictions on gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving Job number two for the FDA: Reducing salt Stocks jump on news of Yellen as Treasury pick State mask mandates linked to higher consumer confidence: study Limbaugh: Trump legal team better produce something fast Australia’s gay penguin power couple adopts second chick GOP senator: No indication of widespread voting irregularities, window for Trump challenges is ‘closing’ England to allow fans at games based on risk of area New York City to reopen field hospital as COVID-19 cases spike Co-founder of Ice Bucket Challenge dead at 37 years old US national security policy in the 117th Congress and a new administration GSA transition delay ‘poses serious risk’ to Native Americans, Udall says Biden pledges to work with mayors Poll: 47 percent of voters support Donald Trump running for president in 2024 Peak of third COVID-19 wave still weeks away Over 160 New York executives call on Trump administration to start transition Dozens of oil and gas companies agree to methane reduction targets Bureau of Prisons says initial COVID-19 vaccine doses will be ‘reserved for staff’: report How to compare the COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer Trump job approval slips in first survey after election Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to White House Journalist Zaid Jilani discusses departure of two Vox co-founders Democrats face increasing pressure to back smaller COVID-19 stimulus The secret to conserving our crown jewels? Maintenance Coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants linked to 8 percent of early cases: study Poll: Majority say Trump should concede Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary: report Biden taps first Latino to head DHS, first woman to lead intelligence GM reverses on Trump, exits suit challenging California’s tougher emissions standards Biden picks first Latino to lead Homeland Security Policy expert says cancelling student debt may be easiest way for Biden to pass stimulus without Senate ALS ice bucket challenge co-founder dies at 37 Members of law enforcement sue to halt marijuana legalization in South Dakota John Cleese faces backlash for saying ‘I’m not that interested in trans folks’ South Dakota governor refuses to mandate masks despite record-breaking coronavirus spike Better governance would benefit American business GM recalling 6 million vehicles to replace potentially dangerous air bag inflators Fauci: US could see ‘well over 300,000’ COVID-19 deaths ‘Biff is president’: Michael J. Fox says Trump has played on ‘every worst instinct in mankind’ Biden moves forward as GOP breaks with Trump rise Cornyn says election outcome ‘becoming increasingly clear’: report Republican Sen. Rick Scott diagnosed with COVID-19 Democrats can use the lame duck session to start critical initiatives Sunday before Thanksgiving was busiest air travel day since March GSA offers to brief Congress next week on presidential transition This year’s holiday season will be challenging. Here’s a powerful way to heal with gratitude Central Asia is changing: the Biden administration should pay close attention Surgeon general warns against indoor holiday celebrations, even at White House Surgeon general pleads with Americans to keep Thanksgiving ‘small and smart’ as pandemic worsens Majority want their states to stay open amid coronavirus surge: poll Say ‘no thanks’ to Thanksgiving mandates Trump transgender ban hurt military, top service physicians say FDA OKs emergency use for COVID-19 drug Trump received Conservatives spread false claim Biden invented ‘office’ of the president-elect MSNBC to debut docuseries ‘Obama’ Former Republican national security officials demand GOP leaders denounce Trump’s refusal to concede election The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Third vaccine candidate with 90% efficacy Biden names John Kerry as ‘climate czar’ in new administration What America’s Thinking: November 23, 2020 Nevada governor orders 3-week statewide ‘pause,’ issues stronger requirements for businesses Mark Ruffalo celebrates his birthday by battling climate change First climate warnings on gas pumps to appear in US Uber, Lyft awarded federal transportation contract DC limits indoor dining, gatherings Retail group forecasts 30 percent jump in online sales this holiday season Colliding climate crisis: Addressing the urgency now Corn and Cob, turkeys up for presidential pardon, make their DC debut Russia alleges Google did not remove banned content Biden won — so why did Trump’s popularity hit its highest point ever? Biden picks Linda Thomas-Greenfield for US envoy to UN Voters say Biden should make coronavirus vaccine a priority: poll Biden rolls out national security team Pope Francis in new book criticizes anti-lockdown protesters GOP senator says Biden’s vote lead ‘has not changed,’ urges country to ‘move forward’ Former Treasury secretaries from both parties call for immediate COVID-19 relief deal Congressional committee power erodes homeland security Resolving the cancer problem requires two separate but equal initiatives Los Angeles County suspends outdoor dining amid coronavirus surge Majority say they want GOP in control of Senate: poll Voters split on eliminating the filibuster: poll Bottom line America’s National Zoo welcomes ‘little miracle’ endangered panda How many of our immigration judges are amateurs at immigration law? United Nations agency says greenhouse gas emissions accumulating despite decline during lockdowns Pennsylvania Republicans sue in last-ditch effort to stop election certification Clemson coach says FSU used COVID-19 as excuse to forfeit game China vows ‘legitimate’ response to US admiral’s visit to Taiwan Sound the alarm on the federal debt Snapchat launches in-app video platform ‘Spotlight’ Vaccine czar predicts life could be back to normal in May Texas family urges others to avoid gathering: ‘Don’t be like my family’ Economists call for more stimulus checks Biden aides dispute push for quicker, pared-down relief deal Hundreds of bodies from New York virus surge still stored in freezer trucks Biden’s trade policy should focus on Europe, not Asia or the Pacific Rising: November 23, 2020 Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility with cruise missile Wisconsin Foxconn plant reaches deal to assemble Google server components AstraZeneca reports its new vaccine is highly effective We can’t allow Turkey and Russia to fill America’s Middle East vacuum Dow climbs 200 on Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine news China: US withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty undermines trust, transparency Climate change: Biden should establish a carbon price benchmark Two-thirds of GOP voters support Trump running for president in 2024: survey Man seen exhaling on women outside Trump golf club charged with misdemeanor Biden, Harris to meet virtually with US mayors amid coronavirus surge Trump’s — and Biden’s — best choice for comptroller of the currency O’Brien announces delivery of missiles, bombs to Philippines New Zealand offers Biden tips on COVID-19 after successful response Newsom, family quarantining after exposure to COVID-19 4 ways the 2021 Congress should improve college grant program for low-income students Top confidant acknowledges Trump defeat: Country ‘should move on’ from election In the final chapter of 2020, we must recommit to repairing our democracy Netanyahu meets with Saudi crown prince: reports AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is up to 90 percent effective One-third of parents in new poll say holiday gatherings worth COVID-19 risk The missing link of Biden’s COVID strategy: social scientists The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC – Calls mount to start transition as Biden readies Cabinet picks Juan Williams: Obama’s dire warnings about right-wing media Thanksgiving gatherings could inflame COVID-19 crisis Maloney vows to overhaul a House Democratic campaign machine ‘stuck in the past’