The Hill Articles: April 19, 2021

Students across Minnesota join walkout protest in solidarity with Daunte Wright, George Floyd Obama, Clinton reflect on Mondale’s legacy Biden, Harris commend Mondale in paving the way for female VP Mondale in last message to staff: ‘Joe in the White House certainly helps’ Jimmy Carter remembers Mondale as ‘best vice president in our country’s history’ Supreme Court leaning toward Native American corporations in COVID-19 case Alaska to allow prison visits for fully vaccinated inmates, family members House votes to condemn Chinese government over Hong Kong Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at age 93 US to expand ‘do not travel’ warning to 80 percent of countries amid COVID-19 spike New York AG asked to investigate if Cuomo used state resources on his book Poll: Plurality say Chauvin should be found guilty Power companies back regulations that cut electric emissions 80 percent  Advocacy groups pushing Biden to cancel student debt for disabled House to allow members, staff to bring some visitors back to Capitol GAO raises concerns about government inspections of offshore pipelines What I saw in Afghanistan: It’s time to go White House readies for Chauvin verdict Tribune Publishing ends talks with Maryland hotel executive, clearing way for hedge fund purchase New Mexico’s bold plan on methane pollution should serve as a model Overnight Defense: Army reviewing request for DC Guard ahead of Chauvin verdict | Gitmo detainees eligible for COVID-19 vaccine | Biden nominating Coast Guard’s first female four-star First genomic NFT to be sold for science — and a statement McCarthy to introduce resolution to censure Waters On The Money: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change | Manchin throws support behind union-backed PRO Act | Consumer bureau rolls out rule to bolster CDC eviction ban House GOP’s McClain responds to Pelosi calling her ‘that woman’ Overnight Energy: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance | Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’ | The new $20: A chance for accessible currency The Memo: Russia tensions rise with Navalny’s life in balance Hillicon Valley: Apple approves Parler’s return to App Store | White House scales back response to SolarWinds, Microsoft incidents | Pressure mounts on DHS over relationship with Clearview AI Blinken says US falling behind China as global leader on climate change Overnight Health Care: All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine | White House launches media blitz to promote vaccines Farmers and ranchers can help in the climate crisis What America’s Thinking: April 19, 2021 Prosecutor ends rebuttal argument in Chauvin trial by saying Floyd ‘is dead because Mr. Chauvin’s heart was too small’ GOP struggles to rein in nativism Guantanamo detainees eligible for COVID-19 vaccine New Zealand ‘uncomfortable’ with expanding intelligence alliance when it comes to China: report Can policing be reformed? Judge criticizes Waters for remarks during Chauvin trial New study finds pesticides so strong that women suffer if mothers or even grandmothers were exposed decades before Cuomo: Congress must include SALT cap repeal in future legislation North Carolina pharmacy mistakenly gives saline shots instead of COVID-19 vaccines Suspected poacher trampled, killed by elephants in South African national park Yale requiring coronavirus vaccines for students to return Chauvin case goes to jury as nation braces for verdict Court packing legislation straight out of Maduro’s playbook Study: China, Russia played role in amplifying QAnon conspiracy Treasury Department names new climate ‘czar’ Chauvin defense hits at prosecutors for focusing too much on his kneeling on Floyd DC requests National Guard presence ahead of Chauvin verdict Biden administration releases $8 billion in disaster funding for Puerto Rico Tomorrow’s energy economy demands reform at the Interior Department Supreme Court declines to take up three gun ownership cases Harris calls for urgent action on Black maternal health care Sicknick had two strokes, died of natural causes after Capitol riot Senate Democrats call on Biden to restore oversight of semiautomatic and sniper rifle exports Ending the food box program was the right move Harris: Americans able to ‘breathe easier and sleep better’ under Biden Amy Coney Barrett receives $2 million advance for book deal: report FDA orders troubled Baltimore J&J contractor to pause manufacturing MyPillow CEO pranked by fake Trump call Miners union to back Biden on green energy if it retains jobs Top House Republicans ask Harris for meeting on border Chauvin defense attorney says he and two others involved in trial went to same high school Marvel introduces Asian superhero played by Simu Liu, but Awkwafina’s supporting role spurs backlash When it comes to Biden’s jobs bill, bigger is better CVS is now offering at-home COVID-19 tests EU warns ‘a spark’ could ignite confrontation on Russia, Ukraine border The role of public lands in addressing climate change Pelosi: Waters shouldn’t apologize Senate aims to pass anti-Asian hate crimes bill this week One country has almost entirely wiped out COVID-19 Jonathan Cohn: Republicans don’t want to talk about health care after failing to repeal Obamacare Pandemic-induced delays in medical care leading to influx of advanced illnesses DeSantis signs ‘anti-riot bill’ cracking down on ‘public disorder’ Facebook unveils new audio features How to defeat Vladimir Putin NASA compares first helicopter flight on Mars to Wright brothers Garland warns domestic terrorism ‘still with us’ on anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing Artificial intelligence looks for a ‘language’ of cancer and Alzheimer’s Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for COVID-19 Bail revoked for Proud Boys leaders charged in Capitol riot Don’t attack Zoom for its $0 federal tax bill Justices asked to review Americans’ access to intelligence court opinions House Republicans kick off climate forum ahead of White House summit OAN staffer fired after he blasts network in NYT White House defends ‘aspirational’ goal of 62,500 refugees Amazon is scaling up its renewable energy capacity Maxine Waters rips GOP criticism: ‘I’m not going to be bullied’ House Republicans ask Pelosi to reschedule Biden’s address to Congress The Johnson & Johnson vaccine needs an honest risk assessment United adds flights to countries relaxing entry rules for vaccinated travelers Trump: GOP candidates need to embrace ‘make America great’ agenda if they want to win Mazie Hirono: Asian American, Pacific Islander community ‘feels under siege’ amid rise in hate crimes Consumer bureau rolls out rule to bolster CDC eviction ban Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology discusses Biden’s Afghanistan pullout Kaua’i police chief suspended for anti-Asians comments Watchdog report faults chaotic and unsafe response to early pandemic overseas evacuations Former GOP lawmaker calls idea of ‘America First’ caucus ‘racism in a jar’ Fewer than 6,000 people have gotten COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, says CDC Prosecutor says case against Chauvin proved ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ New study finds factor that increases your risk of Parkinson’s by 80 percent Author of ‘The Sixth Extinction’ says Earth is on verge of new mass extinction as big as dinosaur wipe-out Two Oscar nominated movies, and why the 1960s never leaves us MyPillow files countersuit against Dominion Voting Systems Pelosi prays for ‘truth to prevail’ in Chauvin trial Thousands of the first genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida US Space Command’s mission: ‘Preparing for the war not yet fought’ Rick Scott warns ‘woke corporate leaders’ of ‘massive backlash’ Harris says ‘hard work’ ahead to get infrastructure package through Congress Biden to nominate Coast Guard’s first female four-star admiral Suspect in custody in deadly Wisconsin tavern shooting New poll shows nearly half of New York thinks Andrew Cuomo is guilty of sexual harassment Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance Biden’s housing diversity push: Promise, but peril Foxconn, Wisconsin reach new deal on tax breaks for scaled-back facility 15 Senate Republicans pledge to oppose lifting earmark ban White House ‘standing down’ emergency response groups to SolarWinds, Microsoft hacks US consumer safety commission issues warning about Peloton exercise machine Insider journalists forming union Biden and nation bracing for possibility of ‘not guilty’ verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin WHO panel comes out against requiring vaccination proof for travel $20M XPRIZE for climate crisis tech won by two fledgling companies Democrats push Twitter, Facebook to remove vaccine ‘disinformation dozen’ Manchin throws support behind union-backed PRO Act Loeffler group targets Democrats with billboards around baseball stadium Cities across US ramp up security in anticipation of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – All US adults now eligible for COVID vaccines The Supreme Court creates a new religious aristocracy Missouri Republicans eying Senate bids to hold fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago Watch live: Biden meets with bipartisan group on infrastructure plan White House launches media effort to promote coronavirus vaccines LA mayor seeks $24 million for guaranteed income pilot program Russian fighter jet intercepts US, Norwegian patrol aircraft over Barents Sea: report Biden’s border polls lower than bottom of Rio Grande Supreme Court rejects case challenging Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot deadline In surprising new book, George W. Bush hails immigration as America’s greatest strength Since start of Derek Chauvin trial, more than 60 people have died at hands of police George Floyd ‘not on trial here’ says prosecutor in closing argument of Chauvin trial ‘Real Housewives of the GOP’ — Wannabe reality show narcissists commandeer the party NAACP, unions launching ad campaign in push for federal voting rights bill Report: Penske Media to buy half of South by Southwest First camera ever put on a wild wolf reveals secrets of daily life Apple approves Parler’s return to App Store Watch Live: White House to brief press Bottom line Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’ Pelosi renews call for congressional commission to investigate Capitol riot The truth about elections in Georgia Study: Chemical used in paint thinners caused more deaths than EPA identified Weeklong lockdown imposed in India’s capital amid coronavirus surge Fauci calls surge in gun violence a public health crisis Two men killed after driverless Tesla crashes into tree and explodes in flames Facebook to ramp up content moderation ahead of Chauvin trial verdict UK authorities mulling digital currency ‘Britcoin’ UK government pressured to ease COVID-19 funeral restrictions after photo of queen sitting alone goes viral Why does a place with one of the world’s best vaccination rates have an alarming surge in COVID-19? In historic moment, US and China agree to fight climate change together It’s not ‘woketivism,’ it’s good business Rising: April 19, 2021 Cornyn defends controversial tweet as not about Biden’s competency In historic first, NASA flies helicopter on another planet Leadership in Action New poll shows Matthew McConaughey crushing current Texas governor in race for highest state office Major electric companies urge Biden to cut emissions 80 percent within 10 years Guilfoyle named as national chair of Greitens’ Senate campaign in Missouri With most of its people vaccinated, Israel lifts mask requirements outdoors Former sheriff’s deputy suspected of killing 3 arrested without incident Polls suggest House Democrats will buck midterm curse and add to their ranks GOP Rep. Steve Stivers plans to retire Trump official’s pick to oversee climate report removed from White House post ICE, CBP ordered to stop using ‘alien,’ ‘assimilation’ House Republicans pressuring Democrats to return donations from Ocasio-Cortez Watch live: Harris touts infrastructure plan in North Carolina Thousands of miles from their home, Pablo Escobar’s hippos are wreaking havoc Detroit police kill suspect who shot at police while driving through crime scene Union alleges Amazon illegally interfered in Alabama vote Barack Obama addresses vaccine fears in conversation with Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley What the statistics show about police shootings and public safety Watch live: Closing arguments to be delivered in Chauvin trial Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team briefing No one driving Tesla before Texas crash that killed two, authorities say Harris highlights ‘urgent’ need for better Black maternal health care Exiting CBS News president: ‘Feels like I righted the ship’ Pressure mounts on DHS to stop using Clearview AI facial recognition Keeping America running: Here’s to the rebels Five people shot in Shreveport The shipping industry needs to move in line with the Paris Agreement NASA helicopter Ingenuity makes history with flight on Mars Bestow offers term life insurance you can buy 100% online Become a better leader and boost your career with low-priced online learning CNN producer asked if she speaks English during arrest in Minnesota, lawyer says Is the antidote to bad speech more speech or more regulation? Congress and the administration cannot play games with the Congressional Review Act Navalny to be moved to hospital in another prison, officials say All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine McCarthy accuses Waters of ‘inciting violence in Minneapolis’ The For the People Act is the bold legislative action we need to fight election disinformation The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – All US adults can get vaccine; decision Friday on J&J vax This week: Democrats move on DC statehood Hawley introduces legislation targeting Amazon, Google antitrust concerns Juan Williams: Am I not Black enough? Parade of 2024 GOP hopefuls court House conservatives Republicans fret over divisive candidates