The Hill Articles: April 23, 2021

Montana Senate passes bill legalizing recreational marijuana Kerry: China is ‘not doing enough’ on climate  Ukraine says Russia must do more to ease violence after troop withdrawal Father says police slammed autistic son to ground, punched him during citation 7 deputies placed on leave after North Carolina shooting Putin signs law to limit staff in ‘unfriendly’ countries NFL says vaccinated Goodell can hug draft prospects State Department ‘deeply concerned’ by Jerusalem clashes Smithsonian museums, National Zoo announce reopening dates Third Proud Boys member arrested in connection to Capitol riot Feds probing whether Bahamas trip was part of effort to influence Gaetz: report Overnight Defense: Pentagon panel recommends major change in prosecuting military sexual assault | Reinforcements provide cover for Afghanistan withdrawal | Biden pick would be Pentagon’s highest-ranking openly trans official Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine gets green light to resume distribution Fauci rebukes Johnson over questions on vaccine effort: ‘We are dealing with an emergency’ Judge orders Chauvin juror names sealed, citing risk of harassment Panel recommends significant change in military sexual assault proceedings Biden’s ‘trickle-up’ economics is just what America needs Ocasio-Cortez: Activists ‘have deeply influenced’ Democratic positions on climate Crenshaw ‘hopeful’ but not ‘out of the woods’ after eye surgery Overnight Health Care: CDC panel recommends resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccinations | White House: Daily vaccination rate will ‘moderate and fluctuate’ On The Money: Manchin floats breaking up Biden’s infrastructure proposal | New home sales jump more than 20 percent in March Seismic shift: Pentagon panel says sexual assault cases should be taken out of commanders’ control Apple to offer employees COVID-19 vaccinations at offices Rhode Island reports no new deaths from COVID-19 What obstruction to Biden’s climate initiative will look like What America’s Thinking: April 23, 2021 Biden nomination would be Pentagon’s most senior openly transgender official California to stop issuing fracking permits by 2024 Hillicon Valley: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube execs to testify at Senate hearing on algorithms | Five big players to watch in Big Tech’s antitrust fight CDC recommends pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine Integrating digital learning with Biden’s Climate Corps Overnight Energy: Climate Summit Day 2 — Biden says US will work with other countries on climate innovation Senators introduce legislation to protect critical infrastructure against attack Washington state kicks off major tax fight with new capital gains levy Manchin floats breaking up Biden’s infrastructure proposal The safety net program Congress forgot CDC panel recommends resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccinations Democrats demand Biden administration reopen probe into Tamir Rice’s death Ex-Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges COVID-19 hospitalizations among older Americans plunge more than 70 percent The return of ‘can-do’ America — on Mars State Department will now allow US embassies to fly pride flag France launches terror probe after officer’s fatal stabbing Benefits of Johnson & Johnson vaccine outweigh risk, doctor says, as FDA, CDC review Facebook, Twitter, YouTube execs to testify at Senate hearing on algorithms Deportation is unconstitutional — US courts should reject the practice ‘The Unicorn’ is the closest known black hole to Earth US begins moving equipment out of Afghanistan, sends bombers in Derek Chauvin to be sentenced June 16 Demings mulling statewide Florida run in 2022 Vermont firearms training center owner says he won’t comply with order to shut down Meet the first Black transgender woman to run for the Missouri House The good, the bad and the truly horrifying potential of CRISPR technology Pompeo fuels 2024 speculation under shadow of Trump California officer put on leave after punching handcuffed woman twice in the face US embassies can fly the pride flag again, in reversal of Trump-era rule India experiences shortage of oxygen amid COVID-19 spike Alabama governor warned of large financial losses if she signs law restricting transgender rights  Scientists discover small black hole closest to Earth, dub it ‘the Unicorn’ NYC mayor announces appointment-free vaccinations Commentators blast Washington Post fact check on Tim Scott Additional business taxes mean hurdles to better infrastructure Pressley: Chauvin verdict not a victory without ‘meaningful policy change’ Clyburn fined $5K for metal detector violation Attorneys seek delay in St. Louis death penalty case due to jurors’ positive COVID-19 tests Estate owner says couple tried hosting wedding at property without permission Maxine Waters on fight for racial justice: I’m not new to this Biden, Erdoğan speak amid tensions over Armenian genocide Russian policy toward Syria: The perils of success Idaho senate passes bill allowing 90 percent of the state’s wolves to be killed Pixar is casting for a trans teenage character in an upcoming film FDA says health care workers should stop reusing N95 masks Iowa electric provider announces plans for solar farm Portal offering help for live venues to reopen for business To address Central American migrants, the US must confront its own past Poll: Biden approval steady at 61 percent as 100th day approaches Louisiana state House passes resolution formally praising Bitcoin CDC records drop in coronavirus case rates as U.S. hits one-third mark in vaccinations MIT researchers: Risk of contracting COVID-19 indoors the same at 6ft and 60ft Psaki gives mother-in-law’s homemade cookies to White House reporters Biden address to Congress to feature fewer attendees, no first lady’s box Police reform begins at the polls Actress AnnaLynne McCord speaks out about dissociative identity disorder diagnosis City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump campaign bill to collection agency Two US senators are pushing new effort on self-driving cars One cat died after apparently contracting COVID-19 from owner: study Lindsay Lohan’s father arrested for alleged ‘patient brokering’ in Florida Caitlyn Jenner announces she’s running for governor of California Canadian health officials warn daily COVID-19 case counts could nearly double by month’s end Biden appoints special envoy for Horn of Africa amid conflict in Ethiopia New Jersey announces it will consider climate change risk in all policies, move away from coastal areas WHO leader blasts vaccine inequity on anniversary of COVAX plan New study suggests the climate crisis has actually shifted the Earth’s axis David Sirota discusses Democrats’ fight over lifting the SALT cap Matt Taibbi: Rachel Maddow has become the new Bill O’Reilly Why Supreme Court justices should not be signing $2 million book deals New home sales jump more than 20 percent in March CDC recommends pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine For first time, scientists trace entire path of asteroid that hit Earth My Constitutional amendment to stop the Democrats’ ‘bonehead idea’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – What happens when vaccine demand drops? Appeals court denies new hearing over Dakota Access pipeline permit Senate panel to hold first hearing on Biden court picks next week 100 days is a ridiculous way to judge a presidency Bones of Black children killed by police reportedly used for anthropology course Kristen Welker shares surrogacy story as she awaits her first child CDC study on COVID-19 long-haulers: Two-thirds of non-hospitalized patients received new diagnoses Obama on Independent Bookstore Day tells Biden to ‘read whatever nourishes his soul’ White House: Daily vaccination rate will ‘moderate and fluctuate’ going forward Biden traveling to Georgia to mark 100 days in office Let’s not threaten an energy sector that delivers for Americans New malaria vaccine is 77 percent effective: study Capitol rioter turned in by match on Bumble after bragging about insurrection Pakistan using troops to help police enforce social distancing New poll finds most Americans support more police oversight due to accusations of discrimination Russia says it will launch own space station after leaving ISS CNN’s Brianna Keilar has testy exchange with Arizona state lawmaker over voting rights bill New York City opens all city-run vaccination sites to walk-ins It’s time for FDA to end the tobacco epidemic Problem Solvers Caucus says gas tax increase possible infrastructure funding option Biden to take first overseas trip as president in June for G-7, NATO summits Man sets off massive explosives for gender reveal party, triggering earthquake reports Mitsubishi to cut global production amid worldwide chip shortage Chauvin’s jurors doled out justice, but politicians still seek division Ron Johnson questions ‘big push’ to vaccinate ‘everybody’ Long Island police search for suspect in acid attack on college student NC protesters demand release of body camera footage in Andrew Brown shooting Why is there over-policing for low-level offenses? George Floyd mural in Houston vandalized Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches NASA Crew-2 into orbit New US climate normals are arriving soon Kentucky says state fair will be open to public this year GOP lawmakers question CDC on mask guidance for young kids Officials say 77 inmates in Iowa prison given COVID-19 vaccine overdose Biden says US will work with other countries on climate innovation Violence spiked during the pandemic: Victims need our help Rising: April 23, 2021 Honda sets goal of all electric vehicle sales by 2040 ‘Five’ co-host Greg Gutfeld: We are hypocrites for COVID-19 advice Study: Marijuana use while pregnant more likely to lead to premature birth, early infant death US joins race to find damaged submarine before it runs out of air Caitlyn Jenner officially announces challenge to Newsom in California recall Why not replace students from China with those from America? Follow-up study finds a single dose of one drug can ease anxiety and depression for five years Arizona GOP infighting blocks mail-in voting bill Man fills bowling ball with his father’s ashes as tribute — and bowls a perfect game Watch live: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds press briefing Michigan coronavirus rate drops 12.5 percent over last week COVID-19 has reached Mount Everest Cigna to give employees $200, paid time off to get COVID-19 vaccinations Japan issues third state of emergency in Tokyo Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing 60 percent say more should be done to hold police accountable for mistreatment of Black people: poll Why is the Biden administration trying to drag workers back to the 1950s? Biden sees record approval among college-age Americans in Harvard poll Granholm announces goal to make hydrogen power, EV batteries more affordable Trump blasts LeBron James for ‘racist rants’ Star gymnast Simone Biles leaving Nike for female-focused athletic brand Manchin says he would endorse GOP Sen. Murkowski in reelection bid Biden should push to develop a ‘vaccine’ against chronic illnesses Putin critic Navalny ending hunger strike CDC reviewing Oregon woman’s death after Johnson & Johnson vaccination Expand your professional online presence with this website builder Save more than $200 on these AI-powered wireless earbuds Those returning from prison are part of the American family too Heated argument erupts after Rep. Mondaire Jones calls GOP objections to DC statehood ‘racist trash’ Here’s how to avoid partisan court-packing Trudeau, wife to receive first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine Friday Obama to Black Americans: ‘Keep marching, keep speaking up, keep voting’ SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP makes infrastructure play; Senate passes Asian hate crimes bill Ma’Khia Bryant’s family remembers her: ‘An all-around good person’ Harris moves forward with new Central America strategy Tensions rise as Democrats face Senate bottleneck on agenda Democrats divided over GOP infrastructure offer Five big players to watch in Big Tech’s antitrust fight US prepares for vaccine tipping point