The Hill Articles: April 14, 2021

House panel approves bill to set up commission on reparations Judge rules Capitol rioter who tried to flee to Switzerland be jailed before trial Bernie Sanders says he disagrees with Tlaib’s call for ‘no more police’ US prepping Russian sanctions over hack, election disruption: report Viral video shows senior couple reunited after pandemic lockdown separation White Army drill sergeant charged after confronting Black man for walking in neighborhood Democrats to offer bill to expand Supreme Court Treasury sends out 2 million more direct payments from coronavirus relief bill US Olympic team’s closing ceremony outfits mocked after debut Matt Gaetz makes six-figure ad buy targeting CNN amid sex trafficking allegations Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright released on $100K bail Trump mocks Murkowski, Cheney election chances Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to debate Green New Deal with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Former Israeli prime minister advises Iran to ‘cool down’ amid nuclear threats Arkansas governor signs scaled-back hate crimes bill Florida House passes bill banning transgender female athletes from women’s teams Iran supreme leader dismisses Vienna talks on nuclear deal as ‘not worth looking at’ Live here, work anywhere: How the pandemic is reversing rural trends OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate confirms Mallory to lead White House environment council | US emissions dropped 1.7 percent in 2019 | Interior further delays Trump rule that would make drillers pay less to feds Fudge on police shootings: Officers want to go home each night, and ‘so do we’ Investing in Sustainability The Energy Equation Race debate grips Congress Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and Cuba can help MLB fix unforced error in Georgia Sex ed rules passed in Arizona would require parents to sign off on LGBT discussions, info Prosecution needles Chauvin defense expert’s speculation on Floyd’s cause of death Biden is asking Congress for $670M to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic Overnight Defense: Biden officially rolls out Afghanistan withdrawal plan | Probe finds issues with DC Guard helicopter use during June protests Ron Kim on nursing home immunity repeal: It was critical ‘to hold these facilities accountable’ Briahna Joy Gray: IRS needs proper enforcement mechanisms to tax wealthy Northern California city removes noose from logo Over 20,000 people displaced after volcanic activity on St. Vincent Egypt seizes Ever Given, demands compensation after Suez Canal blockage Climate policy is important, but the bigger challenge is cultural change US reentry to Paris agreement adds momentum to cities’ sustainability efforts Interior further delays Trump rule that would make drillers pay less to feds Amazon outlines detailed set of diversity commitments for this year Cheney says she would not support Trump in 2024 Key Democrat says traveler fees should fund infrastructure projects Hillicon Valley: Intel leaders push for breach notification law | Coinbase goes public Poll: 48 percent of Americans approve of Biden’s job in office Sept. 11 victims call for release of FBI report detailing Saudi Arabia’s involvement in attacks The Memo: Biden puts 9/11 era in rear view Overnight Health Care: J&J vaccine pause to continue as CDC panel postpones decision | Biden begins roll back of Trump Title X rules | Drug overdose deaths rise Biden’s revamped cancer moonshot doubles down on advancing cures Checking the Temperature of Planet Earth House Republicans raise concerns about new Chinese tech companies Anti-Asian hate crimes bill overcomes first Senate hurdle Poll: Majority say higher income Americans should pay more in taxes Biden to tap Erika Moritsugu as new Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison On The Money: Senate confirms Gensler to lead SEC | Senate GOP to face off over earmarks next week | Top Republican on House tax panel to retire Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause to continue as CDC panel postpones decision The appropriation of yoga — and how South Asian women are fighting back It’s time to give our kids the education they deserve Democrats get good news from IRS Ivanka Trump gets vaccine, urges public to do the same Treasury announces COVID-19 relief oversight office NFL offseason to have mix of virtual meetings, on-field drills due to COVID-19 Watchdog: Capitol Police need ‘culture change’ Intelligence leaders push for mandatory breach notification law NATO will match US timeline to pull troops out of Afghanistan Biden’s infrastructure and climate goals depend on sustaining permitting reforms Woman goes viral for beating employer who harassed her with mop on video Biden says decision to withdraw from Afghanistan ‘absolutely clear’ Exercising regularly may reduce your risk of developing severe COVID-19, says study Iowa governor touts receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid pause: ‘I would do it again’ Fans demand gay ‘Bachelor’ season after Colton Underwood comes out Five more Ford plants in US hit by global chip shortage Denmark permanently stops use of AstraZeneca vaccine Indirect talks with Iran over nuclear deal to resume Thursday ABC News names Kimberly Godwin first Black woman to lead a major broadcast news division Executives from The Hive, Athletic, and Luminary forming new media company Will Jan. 6 come for our courts next? House Judiciary Democrats advance bill to bar future ‘Muslim ban’ Atlanta school named for KKK Grand Wizard renamed after MLB great Hank Aaron Senate confirms Biden’s pick to lead White House environmental council McDonald’s will now require training against harassment, discrimination at all restaurants Mastercard updates policy for adult content sellers US drug overdose deaths climbed during early months of pandemic: CDC data How one writer’s coverage of the trans community changed his life New York Public Library endorses LeVar Burton for ‘Jeopardy!’ host How to end the arbitrariness of capital punishment in America Walmart to convert majority of US hourly jobs to full-time positions Senate GOP to face off over earmarks next week Scientists have somehow translated a spider’s web into music — and you can hear it here US emissions dropped 1.7 percent in 2019, EPA says US forces accomplished their mission in Iraq and should be withdrawn Chauvin defense’s medical expert testifies carbon monoxide poisoning could have contributed to Floyd’s death Investigation finds issues in DC Guard use of aircraft during June protests Virginia man knocked officer unconscious during Capitol riot, prosecutors say Watch live: Whitmer provides update on COVID-19 in Michigan Taylor Swift sends gifts to front-line nurse: ‘I am so inspired by your passion for helping’ Biden lays out plan for Afghanistan withdrawal Obama: Biden made ‘right decision’ on Afghanistan Why the US needs to clear the way for international justice Watch live: Biden visits Arlington National Cemetery Noem pledges to not accept illegal immigrants: ‘Call me when you’re an American’ Biden spoke to Bush, Obama ahead of Afghanistan troop withdrawal $4.8B Univision-Televisa deal will create the largest Spanish-language media company Two tigers at Virginia Zoo test positive for coronavirus House committee approves DC statehood bill READ: Inspector general review of mob attack on Capitol Dollywood updates COVID-19 guidelines, masks no longer required in all areas North Carolina teacher killed in shootout with drug cartel: police Giraffes have been rescued from a disappearing island What America’s Thinking: April 14, 2021 Slash emissions by 2030? How big goals will help tackle climate change Catastrophic California wildfire season expected and experts say planning is inadequate Detroit man sues over wrongful arrest due to facial recognition technology Amazon pushing to double Black employees in leadership Tim Scott to participate in GOP event in Iowa Coinbase shares skyrocket on first day of public offering Romney, Sinema teaming up on proposal to raise minimum wage Ohio law legalizing concealed knife carry, brass knuckles goes into effect White House correspondents dinner canceled for second year Chilean TV network apologizes to BTS for inappropriate skit after backlash Cheney raises $1.5M in first quarter White officer who killed Daunte Wright to be charged with manslaughter Texas Senate passes bill requiring cities to get voter approval before cutting police budgets Biden’s civil rights nominee says she does not want to defund the police Biden’s civil rights nominee says she does not want to defund the police China attacked America as being divided as the world takes notice US avalanche deaths at 11-year high NY Democratic chair blasts primary challenge against Maloney California city council votes to remove noose from its logo Biden’s DOJ civil rights nominee faces sharp GOP criticism George Floyd’s girlfriend was Daunte Wright’s teacher in high school Tennessee Senate passes ban on government issued ‘vaccine passports’ Biden set to pick conservation advocate for top land management role Intelligence leaders warn of threats from China, domestic terrorism Psaki sidesteps questions on charges against officer who shot Daunte Wright Julia Letlow sworn in as House member after winning election to replace late husband Judge denies defense request to acquit Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death Greitens Senate bid creates headache for GOP Federal prosecutors will not bring charges in Ashli Babbitt death MLB’s All-Star Game can save Taiwan Gov Ricketts declares Nebraska a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’ Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against restaurant, bar capacity limits Surgeon General’s son interrupts morning TV interview Ketchup shortage creates online market for old packets Mental health training for law enforcement is key to handling crises Hank Aaron’s name replacing Klan leader’s on Atlanta school NATO mulls plan to pull troops out of Afghanistan after US announcement US Senate considering hate crimes bill that could test the filibuster Dimon’s $500 billion proposal opens the door to equitable mortgages Jill Biden to appear in ‘Sesame Street’ documentary House Democrats promote bill to explore providing reparations to Black Americans across the country Billionaire bidder for Tribune Publishing draws scrutiny over political activism Duckworth asks DOJ to probe ‘brazenly violent’ police treatment of National Guard officer Maxine Waters: ‘Hard to believe’ officer meant to use Taser on Daunte Wright The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal after pushback Senate confirms Gensler to lead SEC Grand jury indicts Muncie officers accused of covering up excessive force Search underway after large commercial ship capsizes off Louisiana coast America’s majority-minority confusion ADL hit with blowback over calls for Tucker Carlson to resign Defense expert: Floyd died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia, ‘significant’ contributing conditions Scalise: House would ‘take action’ against Gaetz if DOJ filed charges Officer in Wright shooting to be charged with second-degree manslaughter Man who killed elephant seal with handgun sentenced to prison Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on Afghanistan Biden picks Obama alum for No. 2 spot at Interior The musician whose death impacted the most people? It wasn’t John Lennon or Prince Congress brings back corrupt, costly, and inequitably earmarks CIA head says Afghanistan withdrawal ‘will diminish’ US intelligence efforts How COVID-19 is leading to a ‘completely new category’ of organ transplants Judge rules against 2008 firing of Black police officer who stopped white officer’s chokehold TikTok star accuses YouTuber Jake Paul of sexual assault New poll finds the 5 worst US states according to Americans 1 in 5 still say they won’t get COVID-19 vaccine: poll Scalise carries a milk carton saying Harris is ‘missing’ at the border Ireland launches investigation into Facebook data leak Toomey warns GOP colleagues to stay away from earmarks Former Sen. Chris Dodd, ex-State Department officials visit Taiwan amid China tensions Cheney: Afghanistan withdrawal a ‘huge propaganda victory’ for terrorists Despite July 4 timeline, the US is a long way from herd immunity Denmark becomes first European country to drop AstraZeneca vaccine Wray: FBI opens investigation into China every 10 hours Moderna says its booster shot against COVID-19 could be available by the fall Friend of Floyd invokes Fifth Amendment, will not testify in Chauvin trial Harris to visit Mexico and Guatemala ‘soon’ There’s optimism and can-do spirit outside Washington: ‘Our Towns’ documentary shows it Giffords group unveils gun violence memorial on National Mall Bernie Madoff dead at 82 New poll finds the 5 best US states according to Americans CDC study: Leaving middle seat open on planes could reduce COVID-19 exposure Keeping China out of Taiwan will take a tough stand from Biden McAuliffe holds wide lead in Virginia gubernatorial primary: poll Hollywood stars, business leaders sign open letter opposing new voting restrictions GOP Rep. Kevin Brady won’t seek reelection Progressive lawmaker to introduce bill seeking more oversight of Israel assistance Putin gets second dose of Russian vaccine: report American research station abandoned over fears it will fall into the Atlantic Ocean Kremlin says Biden-Putin summit contingent on US behavior Bipartisan Senate proposal would grant $50 million to minority businesses Watch live: White House press briefing What will we get for a multitrillion-dollar energy policy? Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing Rising: April 14, 2021 Fauci on Tucker Carlson vaccine comments: ‘Typical crazy conspiracy theory’ First Nation chiefs in Canada tell anti-logging activists to get off their land Minnesota on edge as protests ensue for third straight night OECD backs Biden minimum wage hike, says it would boost pandemic recovery Prosecutors: Oath Keepers kept weapons at hotel in case violence escalated on Jan. 6 Former ‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay Biden to say he won’t pass along ‘responsibility’ of Afghanistan War As millions face eviction, the digital divide should not become a justice divide Anti-Trump foreign policy group releases lawmaker rankings on global affairs Biden administration begins to undo Trump changes to family planning program Fauci: Pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccines ‘could actually diminish hesitancy’ Carolyn Maloney will face Justice Democrats-backed primary challenger Megan Rapinoe scores again, US women’s soccer team is undefeated in 39 games Actor on ‘The Simpsons’ apologizes ‘to every Indian person’ for his work on show Texas nonprofit lands no-bid border contract after hiring Biden transition team member: report Living near a toxic waste site could cost you a year of your life: study Watch live: House panel to vote on reparations bill for first time Biden accompanies first lady to medical procedure McDonald’s ordering anti-harassment training at locations around the world Watch live: Defense testimony to resume in Chauvin trial Is old ever too old? Cognitively impaired politicians, judges and physicians Texas power provider asks residents, businesses to conserve electricity Senate to be briefed on Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal plan Man sentenced to prison for gunning down elephant seal in California Former Gov. Pat McCrory enters GOP Senate race in North Carolina COVID-19 cases rising in more than half of states even as vaccinations increase 2 in 3 support stricter gun control laws: poll Mark Zuckerberg, meet Jean-Jacques Rousseau? San Diego Zoo handler bitten by venomous African bush snake — with no known antivenom Report: Lachlan Murdoch returning to the US in September 6 people rescued from capsized ship off Louisiana, more missing Biden’s court-packing theater could tame the Supreme Court’s conservatives Manage important PDF files with $40 off this software House committee expected to pass DC statehood bill on Wednesday Step up your golf game with more than $100 off this rangefinder Fauci: ‘Strong similarities’ between J&J, AstraZeneca clotting issues Pelosi: Dropping 9/11-style Jan. 6 commission an ‘option’ amid opposition Shouldn’t infrastructure users shoulder some of its costs? Top executives speak out against voting limits after Republicans tell them to stay out of politics Pavlich: Biden wants ‘infrastructure’ ­– Republicans should negotiate Timberwolves honor Daunte Wright in pregame ceremony Protecting the fundamental right of all Americans to have access to the voting booth Iran’s president: 60 percent uranium enrichment an ‘answer’ to sabotage Mellman: McConnell blasts big business stands Budowsky: A bipartisan American Dream summit Jerome Powell risks Alan Greenspan’s fate The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Tax March – US vaccine effort takes hit with Johnson & Johnson pause White Texas high schoolers disciplined after social media ‘slave auction’ of Black classmates Wisconsin state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski launches Senate bid California races to get ahead of another bad fire season Conservatives slam ties between liberal groups, White House Inside the surprisingly close Biden-Manchin relationship Biden outreach on infrastructure met with Republican skepticism Republicans see record fundraising in months after Capitol breach The Memo: Specter of vaccine hesitancy rises after J&J blow Civil rights organizations call for ban on corporate use of facial recognition Lobbying world