The Hill Articles: November 24, 2020

Minnesota certifies Biden victory Trump tells allies he plans to pardon Michael Flynn: report Republican John James concedes in Michigan Senate race Federal agency says Federalist publisher’s tweet violated labor law Top epidemiologist says Sweden has no signs of herd immunity curbing coronavirus Biden says staff has spoken with Fauci: ‘He’s been very, very helpful’ House Democrat accuses Air Force of attempting to influence Georgia runoff races Biden teams to meet with Trump administration agencies DC Comics introducing nonbinary hero Kid Quick Biden to deliver Thanksgiving address Immigration, executive action top Biden preview of first 100 days Biden: ‘Difficult decision’ to staff administration with House, Senate members New York City to add COVID-19 checkpoints at bridges, crossings Poll: 60 percent support Biden canceling up to $50K of student loan debt per person Japan’s role could redefine Asia-Pacific relations under Biden and Suga Long lines form at food banks across country ahead of Thanksgiving Seattle City Council cuts police department budget nearly 17 percent Biden says transition outreach from Trump administration has been ‘sincere’ Don’t let ‘experts’ ruin your Thanksgiving Whitehouse says Democratic caucus will decide future of Judiciary Committee Overnight Health Care: White House coronavirus task force says ‘significant behavior change’ needed of Americans | HHS working with Biden on transition | 6.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to be shipped to states by mid-December Pfizer vaccine distribution could kick off within weeks pending FDA approval, Azar says Democratic Women’s Caucus members split endorsements for House campaign chief Overnight Defense: Trump loyalist to lead Pentagon transition | Democrats ask VA for vaccine distribution plan | Biden to get classified intel reports Hillicon Valley: YouTube suspends OANN amid lawmaker pressure | Dems probe Facebook, Twitter over Georgia runoff | FCC reaffirms ZTE’s national security risk OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Kerry says Paris climate deal alone ‘is not enough’ | EPA halts planned Taiwan trip for Wheeler| EPA sued over rule extending life of toxic coal ash ponds New Jersey governor signs mandatory police body cam bill Major unions back Fudge for Agriculture secretary Spending deal clears obstacle in shutdown fight Obama sold record-breaking 1.7 million copies of memoir in first week DC, DoorDash reach $2.5 million settlement Two women detained by border agents for speaking Spanish settle with agency McConnell pushed Trump to nominate Barrett on the night of Ginsburg’s death: report Whistleblower complaint alleges hospital system retaliated against racism, COVID-19 criticism White House coronavirus task force calls for a ‘significant behavior change’ from Americans Ex-Nunes aide linked to Biden conspiracy theories will lead Pentagon transition PGA star Phil Mickelson donates $500K to HBCU ahead of The Match Biden’s nomination for new national intelligence director sets the tone FCC denies ZTE request to reverse national security threat designation Biden says he’d meet with Trump ‘if he asked’ White House signs off on Biden receiving intelligence briefs Russian vessel threatens to ram US warship in disputed waters in Sea of Japan Congress needs to protect the special diabetes program during a pandemic EPA halts planned Taiwan trip for Wheeler Ossoff, Warnock to knock on doors in runoff campaigns New York authorities issue $15,000 fine over secret ultra-Orthodox Jewish wedding A federal court struck down a Florida ban on conversion therapy 6.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to be shipped to states by mid-December On the Money: Dow breaks 30,000 for first time as Biden transition ramps up | Consumer confidence falls as COVID-19 rages | Grocery, retail workers urge reinstatement of hazard pay ahead of holiday rush Ocasio-Cortez, Cruz trade jabs over COVID-19 relief: People ‘going hungry as you tweet from’ vacation Biden Cabinet picks largely unify Democrats — so far FDR’s legacy and Joe Biden’s greatest challenge Record number of ballots requested in Georgia runoff election Trudeau says Canadians will likely have to wait until 2021 for first doses of COVID-19 vaccine Whitmer urges Michiganders to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving with family outside their household CDC considering shorter coronavirus quarantine recommendation Whitmer urges Michigan residents to avoid holiday gatherings with people outside their households Home Depot settles with states over 2014 data breach Scotland passes bill to make menstruation products free in public facilities Congress needs more muscle Kim Kardashian West meets with Oklahoma death-row inmate in push for criminal justice reform Intercept DC bureau chief says Biden picks are ‘same people’ from Obama years New Consensus co-founder discusses proposal for Biden to use Fed to sidestep Congress First release from Fox News Books reaches No. 2 on Amazon top-seller list CDC director: COVID-19 vaccine will be rolled out second week in December Diversity & Inclusion: Fair Housing Diversity & Inclusion: The Gender Divide Diversity & Inclusion: Racial Inequality in America Federal authorities warn of increased cyber targeting during upcoming holiday season Diversity & Inclusion Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Steve Collis Trump addresses pandemic but not election during annual turkey pardon Navigating US Taiwan policy in 2021 OxyContin maker Purdue pleads guilty to criminal charges Cuomo reverses on in-person Thanksgiving plans with family EPA sued over rule extending life of toxic coal ash ponds Democrats urge YouTube to remove election misinformation, step up efforts ahead of Georgia runoff YouTube temporarily suspends OANN account after spreading coronavirus misinformation Largest solar project in US history announced Jake Tapper jokes he’s retained Giuliani to look into fraud in ‘Sexiest Man’ election Man leaves $3K tip for single beer at restaurant closing due to COVID-19 Immigration restrictions and racial discrimination share similar roots Parents of Seth Rich reach undisclosed settlement with Fox News NFL expands off-field mask mandate, limits post-game interactions Beyonce, Taylor Swift lead women in dominating the Grammy nominations Wisconsin recount observers given poop emoji wristbands Biden vows shift from Trump with national security team Kerry: Paris climate deal alone ‘is not enough’ Paul Ryan calls for Trump to accept results: ‘The election is over’ Two more parting shots from Trump aimed squarely at disabled workers What America’s Thinking: November 24, 2020 Maryland’s most-populous county tightens mask mandate, limits indoor gatherings Ruby Bridges reacts to image showing Harris walking with her shadow Rep. Rick Allen tests positive for COVID-19 The fuzzy math behind state and local bailouts Facebook employees propose post-election changes to reduce hatred, partisanship UK to adopt Christmas ‘bubble’ COVID-19 rules Ohio rocked by ‘exponential’ explosion of COVID hospitalizations 75 percent of young adults mentally struggling with coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 4 suicidal Rubio signals opposition to Biden Cabinet picks Senate Democrats press VA for vaccine distribution plan Trump administration rushes to mine land sacred to Native Americans: report Apple security chief accused of bribing police with iPads in exchange for concealed gun permits Amazon Pharmacy empowers consumers Nevada Supreme Court unanimously approves Biden win CDC advisory panel says people must be warned about vaccine side effects F’s nearly double amid remote learning in Virginia’s largest school system CDC officials reportedly excited about Biden transition: ‘This is what we’ve been waiting for’ A glimmer of hope: Global flu infections hit record lows amid pandemic What’s ahead in a post-pandemic world? This highly-rated robot vacuum is on sale for just $190 for Black Friday 15 bestselling productivity apps with Black Friday price drops Trump makes one-minute appearance to tout Dow’s 30,000 University model predicts US could nearly double COVID-19 cases by Jan. 20 5 elite password managers that are an extra 40% off ahead of Black Friday Save 25% On The Ultimate Gift For the Fisherman in your life Russia says its COVID-19 vaccine is 95 percent effective and will cost less than $20 Michigan AG investigating threats against Wayne County canvassers Watch live: President Trump delivers remarks The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump holds his last turkey pardon ceremony Adjusting to the new reality — and giving thanks Russia says vaccine candidate is 95 percent effective, will sell for $10 internationally New study finds YouTube is now suppressing anti-vaccine videos Alabama supervisor told census workers to fake data: report Biden-Harris ticket the first in US history to surpass 80 million votes Utah biologists discover mysterious metal monolith in middle of desert Anti-Semitism in Germany has increased during coronavirus pandemic: official Kaepernick says he’s being ‘denied employment’: #StillReady Trump shares Randy Quaid video: ‘Fox is dead to me’ Capitalize on policy links to deliver Biden’s economic agenda Dow breaks 30,000 for first time as Biden transition ramps up Los Angeles officials considering stay-at-home order after virus cases pass threshold Texas judge will plead guilty to violating his own stay-at-home order From Platform to Policy: 2021 Health Care Agenda NJ governor on being harassed while dining: ‘I get the stress’ Federal appeals court sides with Texas, Louisiana efforts to cut Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding Brennan takes final shot at Trump: ‘I leave his fate to our judicial system, his infamy to history, & his legacy to a trash heap’ Newly elected Colorado Republican wants to carry her gun in the Capitol: report How the CDC can get serious about the health of incarcerated people Consumer confidence falls as COVID-19 rages Fauci confirms COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by late December, early 2021 San Francisco officer charged with homicide in on-duty shooting for the first time Spokesperson says Tennessee Democrat made ‘poor analogy’ in saying South Carolina voters have extra chromosome More than 30 people charged in alleged Coast Guard test score fixing scheme Pennsylvania bans alcohol sales at bars, restaurants on night before Thanksgiving Pennsylvania certifies Biden victory Watch live: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkey Former Graham challenger Jaime Harrison launches political action committee Watch live: Biden introduces foreign policy and national security nominees Matters of war in the new era Parents of UK teen who died in crash lose challenge to immunity for US diplomat’s wife Lobbying world Netanyahu, UAE leader nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Biden’s State Department picks are a diplomatic slam dunk 70-year-old nurse dies of COVID-19 after leaving retirement to teach front-line workers Rising: November 24, 2020 Joe Biden grants Lester Holt first interview as president-elect Professor in Michigan placed on leave after discovery of ‘racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic slurs’ Major glove factories close after thousands of workers test positive for COVID-19 Democrats press Facebook, Twitter on misinformation efforts ahead of Georgia runoff One third of parents say Thanksgiving with family is worth the risk of COVID-19 Kissinger tells Biden to go easy on China 24 percent of New Yorkers unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine: poll Dow jumps 300 points following Trump transition announcement Netflix pledges $1 billion for production spending, expands New Mexico studio Netanyahu planning trip to Bahrain ‘soon’ Airlines discussing requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for passengers: report Slim majority plans to take COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available: poll COVID-19 anniversary: Here’s how Biden and Congress can prevent zoonotics Fox’s Laura Ingraham says Biden will be inaugurated: ‘This constitutes living in reality’ China dismisses pope’s comments about ‘persecuted’ Uighurs Saudi-Israeli diplomacy progresses amid looming Middle East challenges Hong Kong again closing bars, nightclubs amid surge in virus cases Pioneering New York City Mayor David Dinkins dies at 93 2 in 3 say coronavirus relief should be Biden’s top priority in first 100 days: poll CMS should pay for colorectal cancer screening for the benefit of all Ocasio-Cortez knocks McConnell for dismissing Senate without passing COVID-19 relief America cannot afford a timeout on trade Secret Service agents asked about transferring to Florida to guard Trump after he leaves office: report England cutting quarantine periods to as little as 5 days Most Republicans in new poll say they’d vote for Trump in 2024 Feehery: The 5 Ways Republicans can channel Trump without Trump Press: Trump’s biggest fear is — lock him up The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC – Trump OKs transition; Biden taps Treasury, State experience Trump transition order follows chorus of GOP criticism The Memo: Trump election loss roils right Biden leans on foreign policy establishment to build team