The Hill Articles: April 28, 2021

Five takeaways from Biden’s address to Congress Moderate Republicans leery of Biden’s renewed call for unity Tim Scott says Biden dividing country in GOP response to joint address Biden offers traditional address in eerie setting White House provides ASL interpretation of president’s joint address for first time Biden praised for delivering ‘the most honest closing line of any presidential speech’ Biden: ‘The insurrection was an existential crisis’ Biden becomes just fourth president to have given both SOTU rebuttal and joint address Biden urges Congress to pass gun control bills: ‘Don’t tell me it can’t be done’ Biden on Russia: ‘I told them I would respond and we have’ Pompeo knocks Biden: He ‘successfully outlined a radical, socialist agenda’ Biden calls on Congress to pass George Floyd police reform bill by end of May Jill Biden echoes ‘unity’ inauguration outfit at Biden’s address to Congress Biden calls for path to citizenship for dreamers, farmworkers Biden, McConnell greet Liz Cheney at joint address Biden calls on Congress to pass voting, elections reform bills Biden touts climate investment as creating jobs Biden vows US will be ‘arsenal of vaccination’ for other countries Biden pushes for 12-weeks of paid family leave in presidential first Biden makes case for sweeping change Biden touts Afghan withdrawal: ‘American leadership means ending the forever war’ Biden calls on Congress to pass drug pricing legislation this year Biden: ‘Trickle-down economics has never worked’ Biden touts trillion-dollar jobs plan as way to challenge China’s ambitions Lawmakers on hot mic joke ‘aisle hog’ Engel absent from Biden address: ‘He’d wait all day’ Petition calls for Jill Biden to undo Trump-era changes to White House Rose Garden Biden calls for passage of PRO Act, $15 minimum wage in joint address ‘Abolish lasagna’ trends on Twitter after GOP senator’s photoshopped prop poster mocked Biden points to historic nature of ‘madame vice president’ — ‘It’s about time’ Columbus Mayor calls for federal investigation of his city’s police Postal Service to announces plans to consolidate 18 mail facilities Report finds surge in anti-Asian crimes in 2021 Starbucks, Amazon, Pepsi call for Equality Act to extend LGBTQ+ rights Harris and Pelosi make history at Biden’s first address to Congress Columbus city officials request Justice Department investigate police force Orange County official asks doctor about vaccine tracking device to debunk conspiracy theory US COVID-19 aid flights to begin arriving in India Thursday Future of Healthcare: Bold Bets in Health Anti-lockdown campaigner to mount bid against Whitmer for Michigan governor Lawmakers emphasize need to bolster tech, education in workforce development On Workers Memorial Day we need action to protect essential workers on the frontlines Two deputies shot in North Carolina, suspect barricaded in house Louisville officer wounded in raid that killed Breonna Taylor retiring from force Scott: Biden administration ‘inherited a tide that had already turned’ on pandemic West Virginia governor signs bill restricting transgender athletes NYPD cancels use of robotic dog after backlash Don’t want to join a union? The left will force you anyway Overnight Defense: Biden set for first address to Congress | Court declines to dismiss Amazon challenge on Pentagon cloud contract | Pelosi pushes back on top general’s account of Jan. 6 Guard deployment Google parent Alphabet saving $1 billion annually as employees work from home On The Money: Breaking down Biden’s $1.8T American Families Plan | Powell voices confidence in Fed’s handle on inflation | Wall Street basks in ‘Biden boom’ Manchin ‘uncomfortable’ with mounting cost of Biden agenda Expanding the role of the National Guard for effective cybersecurity Here are the three Republicans who voted to undo Trump’s methane rule GOP lawmakers ask acting inspector general to investigate John Kerry Hillicon Valley: Parler app risks charges of selling out with Apple return | Justices hear First Amendment clash over cheerleader’s Snapchat | Google pressed to conduct racial equity audit Scientists weaponize bacteria to fight microplastics in the environment President Biden will become a casualty of his own success What America’s Thinking: April 28, 2021 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate nixes Trump rule limiting methane regulation | Senate confirms EPA chief: Biden’s climate goals are ‘an opportunity to lead’ | Fine-particle pollution disproportionately hurts people of color: research Blinken warns Turkey, US allies against purchasing Russian weapons Overnight Health Care: Biden plan omits major health care measures pushed by Democrats | CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94 percent effective against hospitalization in older adults Verizon may sell media businesses Trump to appear on Fox Business morning after Biden speech Infrastructure investments yield recovery and growth — let’s come together to pay for it Maryland governor ends mask mandate, lifts outdoor dining restrictions Lawmakers introduce legislation to create civilian reserve program to fight hackers A $26 billion dike could prevent ‘America’s Chernobyl’ Three Georgia men charged with federal hate crimes over Ahmaud Arbery’s death Biden: Government must prove democracy can work Trump supporter found guilty of threatening to kill lawmakers Fair tax systems are vital for strong climate action Apple revenue up 54 percent for start of 2021 Senate votes to nix Trump rule limiting methane regulation Facebook beats revenue expectations with $26.2B in first quarter Biden to host top congressional leaders at White House in May Biden meets with TV anchors ahead of joint address NYC sues Chipotle over alleged violations of employee workweek laws America can build back better through fair and open competition Watch live: President Biden delivers first address to joint session of Congress Chicago mayor mulls ‘vaccination passes’ for events Top Russia diplomat: At least during the Cold War, there was ‘mutual respect’ with US Carbon removal must be a part of international climate conversations Black Kentucky Derby jockey will be first since 2013 Court declines to dismiss Amazon challenge against JEDI decision Biden expected to ban menthol cigarettes because Black communities are targeted consumers Misinformation stoked vaccine hesitancy — facts may require vaccine passports Senate confirms former Obama official Samantha Power to lead USAID Virginia shooting leaves one woman dead, four other females injured, including a baby Michael Cohen on raid of Giuliani apartment: ‘Here we go folks!!!’ NIH readies grants for more research on long-term health effects of COVID-19 Biological ticking time bombs: Lessons from COVID-19 ‘The Funky Academic’ discusses alleged vetting of Hollywood films by DoD Democrats announce initial $20M investment ahead of midterms Powell voices confidence in Fed’s handle on inflation Uber launches new program for users to book vaccine appointments and cars to get there Cuomo aides obscured nursing home death total for months: report Report finds federal housing agency official ‘abused her authority’ READ: Watchdog report on federal housing inspector general Poorer nations face tougher choice about vaccines US settling age-discrimination case by former FAA workers for $44M Six House Democrats ask Garland to review case of lawyer placed under house arrest over Chevron suit ‘Forgotten astronaut’ who flew with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on historic mission dies UK orders 60M more Pfizer vaccine doses ahead of autumn booster program South Carolina lawmakers approve bill allowing college athletes to make money from names, images First lady announces virtual guests for Biden’s address to Congress Massachusetts AG says vaccines may be required for some public employee jobs North Carolina nixes outdoor mask mandate Fine-particle pollution disproportionately hurts people of color: research Iowa governor: Vaccination effort moving to farmers markets, sporting events Why it’s critical to tackle the inequities in transportation infrastructure Colorado legislature passes bill to allow human composting Idaho lawmakers vote to ban controversial race theory Trade representative says policy must protect key industries Police accountability office releases video in Anthony Alvarez shooting Lawyer says pipeline’s future is at stake in Supreme Court land dispute More than a dozen US oil refineries released cancer-causing chemicals last year, far exceeding limits Senate hears from Biden’s high-profile judicial nominees for first time Tim Ryan touts labor support in Senate bid Harris to become first vice president with wax statue at Madame Tussauds Pelosi pushes back on Joint Chiefs chairman’s account of Guard deployment on Jan. 6 Catholic Bishops to debate calling on Biden to stop taking communion Middle East peace won’t happen without addressing religious issues Democrats vow to push for permanent child tax credit expansion Senators discussing bipartisan infrastructure plan Many expected a pandemic baby boom. In the US, birth rates only fell more dramatically Poll: Majority say Floyd murder is an isolated incident in police violence One-third of Americans say nothing wrong with wearing blackface, poll finds CBD works for pain on both physical and psychological levels: study Former Washington Post editor Baron signs book deal on Trump era Connecticut ends religious exemption for school vaccinations A bad idea on students from China Tesla accused of violating environmental regulations in US and Germany Larry Summers pans Biden’s focus on job creation amid labor shortage Watch live: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds news conference NYC mayoral candidate Scott Stringer accused of sexual assault Grand jury files new charge against men in Whitmer kidnapping plot Pelosi on two women sitting behind president at joint address: ‘It’s about time’ Justice Department repeals Trump-era policy that slashed funding to sanctuary cities Graham to vote with Democrats to reverse Trump methane rule Economists: A US carbon tax would be progressive Spotify declines to weigh in on Rogan’s vaccine remarks, but touts his success Administration details Biden’s plan to provide $80B to IRS Democratic leaders push to boost congressional staff pay Google pressed to conduct racial equity audit Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90 In ‘reassuring’ news, just .03 percent of vaccinated people get COVID-19 in Wisconsin Ma’Khia Bryant family calls for federal investigations into shooting, foster care Senate Democrats take aim at ‘true lender’ interest rate rule Senate panel advances Biden’s Postal Service nominees Embattled Florida superintendent pleads not guilty to perjury charge ‘Europe will reach herd immunity’ this summer: BioNTech chief Bees in Texas attack in a swarm and kill person Congress demands answers on Afghanistan withdrawal EPA chief: Biden’s climate goals are ‘an opportunity to lead’ Judge rules against release of police body camera video in Brown killing The 3D-printed space-age houses that could solve America’s housing crisis COVID-19 kills three journalists a day in India, 45 in last two weeks Australia expanding war games with US amid tensions with China BioNTech executive predicts Europe will reach herd immunity in next few months Superintendent overseeing Parkland schools offers resignation after perjury charge The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Biden’s next social safety net push Ted Cruz, Trevor Noah get into Twitter spat: ‘I remember when the Daily Show was funny’ Federal investigators search Giuliani apartment Biden should call for Article I immigration courts Census controversy brewing over ‘systemic undercount’ of Latinos Justices hear First Amendment clash over cheerleader’s Snapchat Virginia schools to change names from slaveholders Thomas Jefferson, George Mason Loeffler asks Georgia attorney general to investigate Raffensperger over 2020 election 15 Oregon counties moving to ‘extreme risk’ category as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge Randy Quaid ‘seriously considering’ run for California governor One dose of Pfizer or AstraZeneca COVID vaccine cut transmission by up to half, study says Biden’s first 100 days of climate action make up for lost time under Trump Proposed ban on menthol cigarettes expected to be announced this week Schumer warns Democrats willing to go it alone on infrastructure Trudeau voices ‘tremendous confidence’ in AstraZeneca vaccine after first Canadian death linked to shot McConnell accuses Biden of breaking promise to unify 80 of 99 Iowa counties declined all or part of next week’s vaccine allotment Mystery Florida Senate candidate was planning move to Sweden Libertarians elected Biden Woman alleges she was grabbed by hair, pulled out of vehicle during NC traffic stop Democrats introduce bill to give hotels targeted relief Carville says Democrats have ‘wokeness’ problem: ‘We all know it’ CDC director ‘cautiously optimistic’ about coronavirus situation in US Top advocacy group endorses Latina for Virginia Lt. Gov. Only 0.03 percent of vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19, Wisconsin officials say Nonprofit with ties to Biden 2020 campaign rolls out voting rights initiative CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94 percent effective against hospitalization in older adults Russia’s path to newfound power has been through Syria Poll: 85 percent say right to protest is important DOJ rescinds Trump-era ‘sanctuary cities’ policy Nobel Laureate, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel to be engraved at the National Cathedral Kansas senator blames misinformation, bureaucrats for vaccine hesitancy Fauci: ‘Bizarre’ Tucker Carlson would say forcing kids to wear masks outdoors is child abuse Washington National Cathedral adding engraving of Elie Wiesel Border crisis torches Kamala Harris’s presidential prospects Rising: April 28, 2021 Biden to vow overhaul of immigration system Immigration advocates push for pathway to citizenship with $50M campaign Fewer Americans prioritizing new gun laws compared to peak after Parkland shooting: poll Shocking video shows NRA head shooting endangered elephant repeatedly Biden’s foreign policy missteps boost anti-Americanism As drought slams California, officials try to stop Nestlé from taking millions of gallons of water Allies will make the difference in exiting Afghanistan, dealing with Iran ESPN expert concerned top QB picks in NFL draft will be ‘white guy, white guy, white guy’ Tulane adds Hunter Biden as guest speaker on media polarization Single COVID-19 vaccine dose can reduce household transmission by up to half: researchers White House: ‘Did Joe Rogan become a medical doctor while we weren’t looking?’ Trump discussing resumption of MAGA rallies: report India passes grim milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths New Hampshire officer on leave after TikTok video labeled ‘deeply disturbing’ Man arrested at airport hiding 35 live songbirds for high-stakes singing contests in NYC Biden’s unavoidable foreign policy crisis Watch live: House panel holds hearing on lingering effects of COVID-19 How to implement a ‘just’ energy transition? Make it local CNN Business investigating culture of how it treats women: report Why gas stations across America could run out of gas this summer Fewer Americans cite COVID-19 as worst problem in US: Gallup Biden’s new $1.8T plan calls for universal pre-K and free community college 85 percent of Democrats give Biden an A or B for first 100 days NBC’s Garrett Haake on the advice he had tattooed on himself, and covering DC Study: News crews at more than 20 percent of TV stations were attacked last year The GOP at 100 days Election watchdogs urge Jimmy Kimmel to scrap plans to host MyPillow CEO Budd to run for Senate in NC Space race between world’s richest men heats up with Musk trolling Bezos Fauci says the world has failed India Take your business efforts to another level with courses for entrepreneurs and professionals Sleep in comfort and stay cool with $500 off this specialized GhostBed mattress Chauvin juror: ‘It felt like every day was a funeral’ Chadwick Boseman’s family defends Anthony Hopkins after Oscars backlash Will we finance Biden’s spending with confiscatory taxes? Officials determined troubling posts did not indicate threat ahead of Capitol riot: report Mellman: Biden’s approval & polling’s problems Fauci: Joe Rogan’s COVID-19 comments ‘incorrect’ Majority approves of Biden, priorities: CNN poll We could use economics to curb migration from Central America Pavlich: Vaccine rollout indicts Canada’s government health care system Man dies after being pinned to ground by California officers during arrest Budowsky: How Biden can win the midterm elections Officer who suffered heart attack on Jan. 6 knocks ‘dangerous’ Trump comments Why the US needs a federal manufacturing strategy Biden and New Deal nostalgia The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden to take stock, revive push for big government Democrats fume over silence from DeSantis on Florida election Pandemic casts shadow over Biden’s first address to Congress Five things to watch in Biden’s first joint address to Congress Parler app risks charges of selling out with Apple return Biden, progressives face high stakes in big speech Biden walks tightrope with business community The Memo: Tim Scott readies for big moment Sinema at center of filibuster storm in Arizona Partisan divides widen in Biden’s first 100 days Lobbying world Biden plan omits major health care measures pushed by Democrats Biden proposes tax hikes for high-income Americans Here’s what’s in Biden’s $1.8T American Families Plan Biden’s plan would partially make child tax credit expansion permanent