The Hill Articles: April 6, 2021

Tishaura Jones becomes first Black woman elected mayor of St. Louis Yelp creates tool to help support Asian-owned businesses Harris moves into official residence after delay State Department denies joint Olympics boycott is under consideration Iran espionage-linked ship attacked at sea Biden exceeds expectations on vaccines — so far Jill Biden to visit Alabama with actress Jennifer Garner Fairfax: McAuliffe ‘treated me like George Floyd’ after assault claims surfaced Virginia school district probes image evoking Floyd arrest to celebrate team win Gaetz sought blanket pardon from Trump White House: report UK to roll out Moderna vaccine Biden-backed anti-terror law complicates US-Palestinian ties Netanyahu tapped to form new Israeli government Video shows Capitol suspect buying knife at local market before attack Gaetz to speak at Save America summit amid sex trafficking investigation Don’t muddy the objectives on fighting domestic extremism Atlanta mayor issues order to expand ballot access Michael Flynn endorses pro-Trump Virginia GOP candidate Five states account for nearly 44 percent of new US COVID-19 cases Overnight Energy: Progressives fear infrastructure’s climate plans won’t survive Senate | EPA to propose vehicle emissions standards by July’s end | Poll shows growing partisan divide on climate change Psaki refutes Fox reporter claim on ‘very similar’ Colorado and Georgia laws Biden’s broadband plan would waste $100 billion Schumer gets his game changer Overnight Defense: Navy medic killed after wounding 2 sailors in Maryland shooting | Dems push Biden for limits on military gear transferred to police | First day of talks on Iran deal ‘constructive’ Biden administration opens emergency migrant facility near overcrowded CBP site Hillicon Valley: Intel heads to resume threats hearing scrapped under Trump | New small business coalition to urge action on antitrust policy | Amazon backs corporate tax hike to pay for infrastructure Oxford researchers pause trial of COVID-19 vaccine in children, teenagers On the road to budget ruin Arkansas overrides governor’s veto of law prohibiting gender-confirming treatments to trans youth Overnight Health Care: Biden says US still in ‘life and death race’ with virus | White House rules out involvement in ‘vaccine passports’ | Arkansas lawmakers override Hutchinson veto on transgender bill Leaked ‘Insider’ memo reveals reporters are judged by ‘impact points’ Progressives fear infrastructure’s climate plans won’t survive Senate Good audits are critical for defense On The Money: Five ways an obscure Senate ruling could change Washington | IMF sees record global economic growth in 2021 Tammy Duckworth pressures postal service board on firing DeJoy Facebook removes over 1,100 accounts spreading deceptive content Poll shows partisan divide on acknowledging human effect on climate change In departure from Trump, State affirms editorial freedom of Voice of America CDC: Almost 80 percent of teachers, childcare workers have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose During pandemic, the world added a record amount of new renewable energy capacity Florida reservoir collapse reveals cracks in environmental protections Five ways an obscure Senate ruling could change Washington Minneapolis police offer critical testimony on Chauvin’s actions with Floyd New York plans to build memorial to COVID-19 essential workers NYC doormen fired after they didn’t help Asian woman being attacked Baltimore removes statue of slave-owning merchant from waterfront Vaccination pace picks up steam; normality appears closer EU diplomat: First meetings on Iran nuclear deal ‘constructive’ Texas minors receive COVID-19 vaccine in error Biden: US still in ‘life-and-death race’ with coronavirus Senators call for update on investigations into SolarWinds, Microsoft hacks Religious freedom must be guaranteed for everyone, everywhere, all the time Biden credits McConnell for urging Republicans to get vaccinated North Carolina mayor Rett Newton launches Senate bid Third-driest year reported in California Biden: ‘Reassuring’ to see companies speak out against voting laws Science now says you can judge people by their taste in music after all Minneapolis police instructor testifies Chauvin’s knee restraint not part of training Amazon backs corporate tax hike to pay for infrastructure ’60 Minutes’ defends segment on Florida’s vaccine rollout amid criticism Congress should be required to vote yearly on an ‘all-inclusive’ budget Sonoma County DA files criminal charges against California utility over wildfire CBP officials stopped two men on terror watchlist at U.S.-Mexico border Georgia deputy stabbed to death with his own knife by inmate 140 national security leaders call for 9/11-style panel to review Jan. 6 attack Biden mourns passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings Google AI scientist resigns after colleagues’ dismissals: report House to vote on DC statehood, gender pay gap California to lift most pandemic restrictions on June 15 Job openings rose to two-year high in February Yellen: ‘We lost four important years’ in fight against climate change The next thing we’re going to run out of is…ketchup Biden’s policy shift in Yemen courts environmental disaster What America’s Thinking: April 06, 2021 Brown University, Northeastern join schools requiring vaccines for returning students Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan has billions of dollars in racial justice efforts inside Meghan, Prince Harry detail first Netflix docuseries: ‘Heart of Invictus’ Child waiting times for mental health care in ER up 8 percent DeSantis rips ‘smear merchants’ in media following ’60 Minutes’ segment Caitlyn Jenner exploring bid for California governor: report What are NFTs and how are they suddenly revolutionizing the art world? Intel heads to resume worldwide threats hearing scrapped under Trump Starbucks to stop using disposable cups in South Korea by 2025 Vandals deface and destroy Native American site Iowa bill would end requirement for spouse’s consent before hysterectomies Group backed by Charles Koch joins in federal marijuana push after Zoom with Snoop House Democrats roll out offensive targets for 2022 Most voters not closely tracking arguments in Chauvin trial: poll Honoré says Jan. 6 stemmed from ‘propaganda’ that gave people ‘a little BS’ Putin plans to go to Biden climate summit: report California aims to reopen fully on June 15 United Airlines launches new pilot school that aims at friendlier skies for people of color, women Deshaun Watson accuser identifies herself: ‘I’m not afraid anymore’ Arkansas lawmakers override Hutchinson veto on transgender youth bill House panel investigating YouTube for advertising practices on kids’ platform McConnell: ‘Stupid’ for corporations to speak out on politics Air Force hypersonic missile test fails to launch from B-52 EPA to propose vehicle emissions standards to meet ‘the urgency of the climate crisis’ by July’s end Nina Turner touts herself as ‘coalition builder’ in House bid Research funding led to COVID breakthroughs — we need more to prevent the next pandemic Former Ohio health director won’t run for Senate Grim explains how DCCC ‘blacklist’ shut out political newcomers LSU athletic official claims she was harassed after reporting ex-coach Les Miles Cleveland businessman jumps into Ohio Senate race: Trump ‘victories’ need to be protected CNN’s Chance among journalists detained while covering Navalny imprisonment  Minneapolis police chief says cop ‘absolutely’ violated policy in death of George Floyd New HIV vaccine candidate could be a gamechanger Pfizer CEO says Trump told him vaccine ‘will help me’ with election Actress Lena Dunham announces new plus-size fashion line to empower bigger women Leader needed to fight another global pandemic — HIV Report finds history of quality control lapses at Maryland biotech firm Lawmakers, whistleblower advocates push Biden to fill federal employment board The Sustainability Imperative Poll: Majority want to see McConaughey, Dwayne Johnson run for office Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing with vaccinated passengers Federal judge sides with Nike in lawsuit over Lil Nas-X ‘Satan Shoes’ MLB All-Star Game officially moved to Denver DJ Bassnectar denies allegations of sexually abusing, trafficking underage girls Abbott: Texas companies ‘need to stay out of politics’ WHO does not support mandatory ‘vaccine passports’ Inside the race to drain Florida wastewater reservoir before it collapses Society pays a high price when prosecutors fail to punish crime Highly contagious COVID-19 variant has now spread to all 50 US states, alarming experts about new wave Human testing underway for COVID-19 vaccine developed by Army Rihanna goes incognito to attend ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rally in New York City Family of slain Capitol officer speaks out: He was already a hero to us Rand Paul calls for Republicans to boycott Coca-Cola Sinema defends filibuster: The ‘solution is for senators to change their behavior’ White House rules out involvement in ‘vaccine passports’ Professional diversity is needed on the bench Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency over wildfires California man sues after father dies during taco eating contest Employees at NYC apartment terminated for not aiding elderly AsianAmerican woman attacked outside of complex Black Florida legislators call on corporations to denounce proposed voting restrictions Pelosi mourns Hastings as ‘champion for the most vulnerable in our nation’ Man in car with Floyd appears in court, attorneys argue whether he must testify Music star unveils deluxe face mask with Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones and microphone Congress must come together and protect our children on social media Consumer bureau proposes ban on most home foreclosures until 2022 ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ death of Alonzo Brooks is now a homicide investigation, FBI says Kerry says India ‘getting job done’ on climate In wake of high-profile deaths, 8 states push to mandate mental health training for police Texas governor bars state agencies from asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccinations The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Biden moves vaccine eligibility by almost two weeks How to combat climate change misinformation House Democrats push Biden to limit transfer of military-grade gear to police France investigates secret restaurant for elites Patagonia to donate $1 million to Georgia voting rights groups EU expecting herd immunity by end of June: report In amazing story, five people stranded on Alaska glacier ski through snowstorm to survive Two brothers kill four family members before themselves: police Vermont governor condemns ‘racist’ response to state prioritizing vaccinating minority communities Biden’s attempts to diversify federal courts can’t come fast enough Watch live: President Biden delivers remarks on vaccinations Bezos tops record-setting Forbes list of billionaires Groups petition EPA to remove ethane and methane from list of compounds exempt from emissions limits Trump falls nearly 300 spots on Forbes billionaires list IMF sees record global economic growth in 2021 Lake Superior State University first to offer cannabis chemistry scholarship Owner of Slate, Foreign Policy buying digital media company Leaf Group Both the left and the right discriminate against Asian Americans Trump: ‘Boycott all of the woke companies’ opposing voter laws like Georgia’s California man charged with hate crime for throwing rocks at Asian woman Taco Bell planning to hire 5,000 workers as economy rebounds Ex-Trump official penalized for violating Hatch Act MLB has picked new location for All-Star game after moving it out of Georgia: report CDC distributes $3 billion for vaccine preparedness Education Department moves to reverse Trump-era rules on campus sexual misconduct Harris puts DC condo up for sale NASA says spectacular photo of Mars rainbow isn’t real Watch live: President Biden visits vaccination site How to design the hybrid workplace Carbon dioxide in atmosphere has spiked to record-setting new level Biden still considering cancellation of as much as $50k per person in student debt Chelsea Clinton gets her own podcast New small business coalition to urge action on antitrust policy Single shot of this groundbreaking drug reversed patient’s blindness Majority of front-line health care workers say COVID-19 stress affected mental health: poll Buttigieg says he ‘got along pretty well’ with Major Biden NRA’s LaPierre sought refuge on yacht after shootings: ‘Thank God I’m safe’ Rising: April 6, 2021 Former Air Force officer denies Gaetz extortion claims Biden’s White House offers rare praise for GOP leader Mitch McConnell Evelyn Yang pens children’s book on sexual abuse, reveals she was sexually assaulted as a child ESPN fires Paul Pierce over racy Instagram Live video Watch live: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds press conference ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant mocks Aaron Rodgers with Final Jeopardy answer Democratic hopeful Jeff Jackson raises $1.3M for North Carolina Senate bid Colorado redistricting commission removes chairman over Facebook posts With salami-slicing and swarming tactics, China’s aggression continues Iranian prosecutor announces indictments in downing of Ukrainian jet Navy medic killed after injuring 2 in Maryland shooting Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84 Capitol Police officer killed in car attack will lie in honor in Rotunda Fauci weighs in on the controversy over vaccine passports Watch live: Floyd friend expected to testify at Chauvin trial Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues order prohibiting ‘vaccine passports’ Why most federal laws are flawed — and precious few succeed Group demands banner be hung for return of $500K Jefferson Davis chair New Zealand opening travel bubble with Australia Fauci tamps down fears of another coronavirus wave Biden’s infrastructure proposal is good for America’s national security too Cross-partisan groups urge Biden to stick with May 1 Afghanistan withdrawal Democrat Mike Collier launches campaign for Texas lieutenant governor Popular comedian arrested in Myanmar Navalny ‘seriously ill,’ moved to prison hospital: attorney North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics Masks may be done by summer’s end, but don’t throw them out yet Top Democrat calling for expansion of child care support Get a great deal on this cordless vacuum with impressive power Upgrade your digital security and enjoy a cleaner internet experience with this plug-and-play filter ‘Fixing’ the immigration crisis: The decisive point Eric Bolling rules out congressional bid Michigan reports more coronavirus infections than any other state Feehery: Fighting woke capitalism Biden announces nationwide vaccine eligibility by April 19 Fears of contracting COVID-19 at lowest point in past year: Gallup Passage of FASTER Act is critical for food allergy community Joe Biden’s surprising presidency The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden, McConnell agree on vaccines, clash over infrastructure Republican battle with MLB intensifies The Memo: Hunter Biden and the politics of addiction Lawmakers struggle with Capitol security after latest attack White House meets little resistance in hiring former lobbyists Biden wants lasting impact on courts