The Hill Articles: April 12, 2021

Daunte Wright’s death ruled a homicide by medical examiner Trump: McConnell ‘helpless’ to stop Biden from packing court BBC received 100,000 complaints that coverage of Prince Philip’s death was excessive Senate GOP opens door to earmarks Uber CEO says his company might deliver cannabis when it’s legal Japan plans to dump treated water from Fukushima disaster into the ocean Reuters picks Alessandra Galloni as next editor-in-chief Biden, first lady send ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramadan Study: UK variant not linked to more severe disease or death Brooklyn Center city manager fired following police shooting of Daunte Wright The business case for child care reform Yankees player takes himself out of lineup in wake of Wright shooting Army throws support behind officer pepper-sprayed in Virginia traffic stop Romney on NRSC awarding Trump: Not ‘my preference’ McConnell sidesteps Trump calling him ‘dumb son of a b—-‘ A leadership menagerie of metaphorical scapegoats Poll: Plurality plan to vaccinate children as soon as one becomes available Judge delays Harvey Weinstein extradition to California OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden seeks GOP support for infrastructure plan | House GOP’s planned environmental bills drop Democratic priorities | Advocates optimistic Biden infrastructure plan is a step toward sustainability Alaskan glacier has started moving 50 to 100 times faster than normal, scientists say Brooklyn Center council gives mayor police command in wake of Daunte Wright shooting Overnight Defense: Biden nominating first female Army secretary | Israel gets tough on Iran amid nuclear talks | Army’s top enlisted soldier ‘very proud’ of officer pepper sprayed by police On The Money: Biden seeks GOP support for infrastructure plan | Democrats debate tax hikes on wealthy | Biden, Congress target semiconductor shortage The urge to complicate and climatize trade policy George Floyd’s brother gives trial testimony through tears: ‘I miss’ him Nixed Interior nominee appointed to different department role  Against mounting odds, Biden seeks GOP support for infrastructure plan Brazil building new Jesus statue even taller than Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Hillicon Valley: Biden nominates former NSA deputy director to serve as cyber czar | Apple to send witness to Senate hearing after all | Biden pressed on semiconductor production amid shortage University of Virginia commemorates thousands of slaves who built campus Democrats face mounting hurdles to agenda COVID learning loss requires a national edtech response How Democrats can defy the odds in 2022 NCAA expresses support for transgender athletes Labor advocates float new strategies after Amazon’s victory Chauvin trial enters third week against backdrop of new police killing Charles Booker launches exploratory committee to consider challenge to Rand Paul Overnight Health Care: CDC director calls on Michigan to ‘close things down’ amid surge in cases | Regeneron says antibody therapy prevents COVID-19 infections Lawmakers, industry call on Biden to fund semiconductor production amid shortage Israel gets tough with Iran as Biden signals shift from Trump Black family’s beachfront CA property seized during Jim Crow era is being returned — and it’s worth millions Top academics slam Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act Meet the Black women behind Hallmark’s latest card collection, brand Minnesota local media barred from police shooting press conference Equal pay is key to the economic recovery for women workers Facebook will use part of its headquarters as a vaccination site for those in need Fareed Zakaria pays tribute to his mother after she died of COVID-19 complications Nikki Haley says if Trump runs for president in 2024 then she won’t Increasing number of major colleges now requiring students be vaccinated before returning to classes New Mexico governor signs marijuana legalization bill Experts baffled by spike in Utah livestock shootings during pandemic Colorado may become second state to allow human composting FDA needs better data to treat women and chronic pain House Budget Committee ‘not considering’ firing CBO director Biden to nominate first female Army secretary WHO warns coronavirus pandemic is a ‘long way from over’ as cases rise Minneapolis pro sports team games postponed after Daunte Wright shooting 1 dead, officer wounded in Tennessee high school shooting What America’s Thinking: April 12, 2021 Shocking killing renews tensions over police Lummi Nation carvers to gift totem pole to Biden after national tour of lands Future of Jobs Summit Ontario shuts down in-person classes as COVID-19 cases surge Doctor testifies George Floyd’s death was ‘absolutely preventable’ Former Kansas City Chiefs coach charged with felony DWI in crash that injured 5-year-old Bipartisan lawmakers signal support for Biden cybersecurity picks White House budget plan is bad news for national defense goals Watchdog finds FBI official sexually harassed 8 women G-7 urges Russia to stop ‘provocations’ on Ukraine White supremacists drive US domestic terrorist attacks to highest level in 25 years New co-chairs named for congressional caucus for millennials GOP lawmakers raise concerns about child tax credit expansion The G7 and NATO won’t cut it: Why a new alliance is needed Twins-Red Sox game postponed amid Daunte Wright protests HHS expands Medicaid postpartum coverage for Illinois mothers up to a year after giving birth J&J begins delivering its COVID-19 vaccine to Europe Lin-Manuel Miranda to help open vaccine site in Times Square Biden calls for peaceful protests after police shooting of Daunte Wright Western states on verge of worst drought in modern history India surpasses Brazil as second-most-infected country Corporate America’s changing advocacy agenda Regeneron says antibody therapy prevents COVID-19 infections Officer who shot Daunte Wright meant to use taser, police chief says, but accidentally fired gun Blinken announces appointment of first chief diversity officer at State Department Ben Crump to represent family of Daunte Wright Woman files lawsuit against Michigan county official who flashed rifle at her during virtual meeting Ethics panel upholds metal detector fines totaling $15K against Rep. Clyde Despite campaign promise, Biden administration will not shut down Dakota Access Pipeline ‘at this time’ CDC director advises Michigan Gov Whitmer to shut down the state House GOP’s planned environmental bills drop Democratic priorities Combination of drugs promising for brain tumor treatment As the Chauvin trial continues, the US must reinvent public safety CDC director calls on Michigan to ‘close things down’ amid surge in cases Domino’s is starting to deliver pizzas with robot-driven cars Police say officer meant to use Taser on Minnesota shooting victim Navalny lawyers say prison threatening to force-feed Kremlin critic Gingrich on Trump-McConnell feud: GOP ‘better off’ focusing on Democrats New Oregon laws aim to reduce whale deaths from crab fishing lines Apple to send witness to Senate hearing after pushback from Klobuchar, Lee Are you thinking of moving soon? Here are the best cities for taxes Police release bodycam footage from officer involved shooting in Minnesota White House announces border agreements with Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala Boehner says ‘unemployed’ Trump ‘has nothing else to do’ but ’cause trouble’ Luke Bryan to miss first ‘American Idol’ live show after positive COVID-19 test Will Smith slavery drama is first major production to leave Georgia over voting restrictions China and Russia will keep Iran from building a bomb Uber reports rides are skyrocketing as people get vaccinated Hawley, critic of Big Tech, proposes ‘trust-busting’ agenda The Sustainability Imperative: The Future of Climate The Sustainability Imperative: Going Green The Sustainability Imperative: Climate Diagnosis Watch live: Biden gives remarks at virtual summit on global chip shortage Cornyn draws criticism for tweet questioning if Biden ‘really in charge’ Dwayne Johnson teases presidential bid after surprise poll UPDATED: Sylvester Stallone denies joining Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Colbert: ‘There’s no avoiding’ Trump, but ‘I don’t like saying his name’ Four gray whales found dead this month in San Francisco Bay area Protect the police or the First Amendment? Dominos launches driverless pizza delivery pilot program in Houston Washington Post reporter explains how taxes in Biden infrastructure plan would affect multinational corporations Former North Carolina governor set to launch Senate bid Hawaii to roll out ‘vaccine passport’ program by summer WHO warns global COVID-19 pandemic ‘growing exponentially’ Fauci says some ‘breakthrough’ infections after vaccinations ‘inevitable’ CEOs say proposed Biden tax hike would hurt competitiveness As ‘Old Britain’ begins to pass away, US could take some cues High school from iconic Denzel Washington movie ‘Remember The Titans’ is changing its name due to racism The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden meets with bipartisan lawmakers for infrastructure negotiations Study: Antibody drug could offer ‘immediate protection’ to unvaccinated people exposed to COVID-19 Blinken, NATO chief discuss ‘immediate need’ for Russia to cease ‘aggressive’ military buildup US Chamber enters hostile takeover by crony capitalists Judge turns down defense request to sequester jury in Chauvin trial Rand Paul calls Fauci a ‘petty tyrant’ Protesters decry Minnesota police killing of Black driver over air fresheners Amazon workers have spoken — are progressives listening? Democrat: ‘Registration, engagement’ are keys to toppling Sen. Tim Scott in South Carolina Michigan Democrat says he sought treatment for PTSD after Jan. 6 riot National Guard sent beyond Minneapolis to quell protests after fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright Harry releases eulogy for Prince Philip Megan Rapinoe saves USA women’s undefeated streak Putting our chips on the table Scientists unveil sci-fi fabric that will turn your clothes into a smartphone Reality TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to use newspaper building as headquarters Florida reports single-digit COVID-19 deaths for first time in months Another explosive volcano eruption rocks St. Vincent What’s really behind Joe Biden’s far-left swing? Biden dog Major to get ‘off-site’ training after incidents Will Smith moving production of new film out of Georgia over election law Boehner: ‘There’s a lot of leaders in the Republican Party’ Biden’s pragmatic play on North Korea Rising: April 12, 2021 White House issues infrastructure report cards for all 50 states Rocks thrown, gunfire reported as Black Lives Matter protesters clash with police after fatal Minneapolis shooting Biden to nominate former NSA deputy director to serve as cyber czar Fox News Media names new general counsel, executive VP of corporate development Biden picks vocal Trump critics to lead immigration agencies GOP Senate campaign arm awards Trump as he rails against McConnell NASA unveils spectacular photo of blue dunes on Mars Watch live: White House press briefing How to manage migration intensified by climate change Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team press briefing Driver arrested in judge’s hit-and-run death Prince William honors Prince Philip: ‘An extraordinary man’ Anti-Defamation League demands Tucker Carlson be fired over anti-Semitic ‘replacement theory’ ‘Unbelievable’ cluster of storms wreak havoc in South, 3 dead Watch live: Prosecution nears end of case in Derek Chauvin trial Bay of Pigs has lessons for our time Japan tightens virus measures ahead of Olympics White House putting national police oversight commission on hold Fauci says we may all need booster shots a year from now Alligator sightings explode as mating season begins in Florida Governor pleads for more vaccines as COVD-19 spikes in Michigan 34 earthquakes rattle Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, and scientists say eruption possible Senate Republicans label Biden infrastructure plan a ‘slush fund’ Groups push Biden to go big on investments in ‘care infrastructure’ Polling data reveal a real opportunity for Democrats Get annual at-home access to yoga classes, workouts, training, and more for less than $100 Save $150 on this robot lawn mower for no-mess yard maintenance Alarming new study shows South African variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine Hawley raises $3M after leading efforts to block Electoral College results: report Pelosi’s advice for the ‘Squad’: ‘You’re not a one-person show’ Vox Media acquires podcasting company co-founded by Preet Bharara The business case for sustainable finance policy Health expert pushes back on Texas governor’s herd immunity claim AAPI PAC launches nonprofit, think tank amid rise in hate crimes US whiskey and wine exporters brace for a summer of tariffs Iran blames Israel for sabotage at nuclear facility, vows response Cindy McCain to be named Biden ambassador to UN program: report ‘Suspicious’ blackout at Iranian nuclear site almost certain to prompt retaliation Protests erupt after Black man killed by police in Minnesota Unleashing an American-led clean energy economy to reach net-zero emissions It’s time to declare a national climate emergency The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Tax March – Congress returns; infrastructure takes center stage This week: Congress returns with lengthy to-do list Juan Williams: The GOP is now the party of grifters and kooks Trump’s early endorsements reveal GOP rift Let free enterprise solve climate change (with the accountability that only government can provide) Advocates optimistic Biden infrastructure plan is a step toward sustainability Progressives fight for leverage amid ever-slimming majority Companies face pressure to promote sustainable products, avoid ‘green washing’