The Hill Articles: August 2, 2021

Fourth police officer who responded to Jan. 6 attack dies by suicide Russia says 24 diplomats asked by US to leave by September Biden discusses Canadian citizens detained in China with Trudeau Biden administration to keep Trump-era rule of turning away migrants during pandemic Biden: Republican Party offers ‘fear and lies and broken promises’ Investigators grilled Cuomo for 11 hours in sexual harassment investigation Black Indiana man faces charges over incident in which he was assaulted Arkansas reports biggest one-day spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations McDonald’s reinstates mask mandate in high transmission areas On The Money: Biden, Pelosi struggle with end of eviction ban | Trump attorney says he will fight release of tax returns Graham’s COVID-19 ‘breakthrough’ case jolts Senate Hearing officer recommends Amazon union election be held again New York state teacher’s union opposes staff vaccine mandates Bill and Melinda Gates officially divorce White House sends memo to Democrats touting polling on infrastructure deal Lack of transatlantic cooperation on trade threatens global climate change goals Appeals court sides with Indiana University on vaccine mandate Hillicon Valley: Social media giants fail to block 84 percent of antisemitic content: report | White House cyber chief backs new federal bureau to track threats Overnight Health Care: Average daily COVID infections topped last summer’s peak, CDC says | US reaches 70 percent vaccination goal a month after Biden’s target | White House says CDC can’t renew eviction ban Overnight Energy: Five key energy components of the bipartisan infrastructure bill | EPA announces new members of science board after firing Trump appointees The oldest tree in eastern US at risk after more than 2,600 years Waves of sharks swim into Florida canal to flee toxic red tide Louisiana researcher says she was fired for blowing whistle on project that killed hundreds of dolphins House bundling is bad for deliberation Five key energy components of the bipartisan infrastructure bill Meghan McCain predicts DeSantis would put Harris ‘in the ground’ in 2024 matchup Overnight Defense: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee program | Culture war comes for female draft registration | US launches third Somalia strike in recent weeks Andrew Napolitano out at Fox News amid allegations of harassment Spectacular video of sharks plowing through millions of fish off Southampton NY Average daily COVID-19 infections topped last summer’s peak, CDC says White House cyber chief backs new federal bureau to track threats Sen Lindsey Graham gives credit to vaccine for keeping his COVID-19 symptoms in check Are extreme events worse than climate scientists projected? What America’s Thinking: August 2, 2021 New report slams Facebook, Instagram, Twitter as ‘safe space for racists’ Watchdog: FBI’s use of support staff’s images in sex-trafficking stings could be dangerous Senate unanimously passes resolution naming Hip-Hop Day and Hip-Hop Month Dominion, Maricopa County refuse to comply with state Senate subpoenas in Arizona audit Philip Wegmann: ‘People just aren’t going to care’ about mask mandate after maskless Bowser photo Five things to watch in two Ohio special election primaries Trump attorney says he will fight release of tax returns Detroit police investigating after video shows officer apparently punching man in face EPA announces new members of science board after firing Trump appointees Privacy or security is a false choice Pfizer, Moderna raising vaccine prices in Europe: report Equilibrium/ Sustainability — Tree alive ‘when Jesus was on Earth’ threatened by rising seas Biden, Pelosi struggle with end of eviction ban The US cannot allow China to think it will abandon Taiwan Obama to host COVID-19-compliant birthday party Co-workers called FBI after alleged Capitol Hill rioter bragged about Jan. 6, officials say Plague-infected chipmunks force closures around Lake Tahoe Louisiana governor reinstates mask mandate Menendez, counterparts from multiple nations join in opposition to Nord Stream 2 58 percent say Jan. 6 House committee is biased: poll Poll: Majority of voters say more police are needed amid rise in crime Deficit Ponzi schemes meet cold fusion Washington Examiner to require vaccination for employees Spirit passengers stranded after airline cancels 30 percent of flights North Carolina city council votes to remove two Confederate statues More than a million people under new lockdown in China amid COVID-19 outbreak Poll: Democrats more likely than Republicans to say their party keeps keeping campaign promises Billionaires ‘kvetching’ about population collapse Denver issues vaccine mandate for city workers and ‘high-risk’ private employees DaBaby apologizes for ‘hurtful and triggering’ homophobic comments Sarah Palin says she’s praying about running for Senate against Murkowski Graham says he has COVID-19 ‘breakthrough’ infection Mary Trump: My uncle ‘revealed the Republican Party to be what it is’ White House says CDC can’t renew eviction ban Third police officer who responded to Jan. 6 attack dies by suicide A clean energy transition won’t be equitable unless we make it that way Key Senate Republican praises infrastructure deal Pro-Trump social network inundated with terrorist propaganda: report Poll shows broad support for bipartisan infrastructure bill Minnesota universities requiring masks on campuses US Embassy accuses Taliban of possible war crimes Are you worried about what our nation’s youth are learning? Maybe you should be New Jersey mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers Myth vs. reality in franchising Biden approval takes a hit as coronavirus surges, poll shows Relaxing COVID-19 restrictions could lead to vaccine resistance and new variants, say experts Biden names new watchdog at finance agency after embattled IG departs 57 House Republicans back Georgia against DOJ voting rights lawsuit Vikings QB Cousins lands on COVID-19 reserve list Infrastructure bill would end pandemic-related tax break early Lebanon’s financial crisis is crushing its health care system — but the US can help UK eases travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans, Europeans 6 in 10 say federal agencies giving mixed messages about COVID-19 risks: poll Rescuers save killer whale stranded on rocks in Alaska Joaquin Phoenix steps in to rescue bears who inspired his movie Obama throwing birthday party with hundreds of guests amid COVID-19 surge To fight climate change, don’t neglect agricultural R&D Florida school to spend $16M to pay off student debt US Olympic fencers protest against their own teammate Progressive pro-White House groups spending nearly $100M this month to promote Biden agenda Infrastructure deal would require study on job losses from Keystone’s end Massive Tesla battery catches fire, takes 150 firefighters, 30 fire trucks four days to put out HHS watchdog to probe Fort Bliss facility for migrant children When school returns let’s focus on resilience — not what’s been lost McConnell warns Democrats against ‘artificial timeline’ for infrastructure deal 70 percent of US adults now vaccinated with at least one dose Social media giants fail to block 84 percent of antisemitic content: report CDC director confirms no federal vaccine mandate CBC presses Biden to extend eviction moratorium Ron Johnson praises conservative author bashed by Fauci The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by AT&T – Senate readies weeklong debate on infrastructure What’s worse for the price of oil — a belligerent Iran or a resurgent COVID? Cuomo asks businesses to go to ‘vaccine-only admission’ Paul McCartney: COVID-19 vaccinations are ‘cool’ De Blasio stops short of mask mandate but issues ‘strong recommendation’ Create a smart device in any room with 25% savings on this innovative outlet Two passengers fined $16K for using fake vaccination cards to fly from US to Canada ACLU reignites Title 42 suit, pushing Biden on border policy More than 100 state legislators joining Texas Democrats to push voting bills in DC Honeymoon’s over: Biden’s record may have Americans demanding a divorce Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing Yellen to brief House Democrats on Tuesday on rental aid America’s middle class is getting hooked on government cash — and Democrats aren’t done yet Blagojevich says he’ll sue over Illinois prohibition on him running for office Matt Damon faces backlash for admitting he stopped using ‘F-slur’ just a few months ago Top health expert says vaccines remain effective against serious illness and death from delta variant Trump political groups spending tens of thousands at former president’s properties, filings show Watch live: Jen Psaki holds press briefing Back to school, post-pandemic: What might it look like? Belarusian Olympic sprinter granted asylum in Poland US passes 35 million COVID-19 cases Beach volunteers find a two-headed baby sea turtle Forest Service putting national forests in peril Rising: August 2, 2021 Afghanistan president blames ‘sudden’ US withdrawal for worsening security situation Florida spikes to highest one-day total of the pandemic Biden not attending Obama’s 60th birthday party YouTube bars Murdoch-owned news outlet from uploads over COVID-19 misinformation Simone Biles returning to Olympics after mental health struggles US shot putter highlights oppression in Olympic podium protest Darrell Issa gets Democratic challenger ahead of 2022 A nonpartisan approach to reforming the Supreme Court Republican who went maskless now says coronavirus ‘wants to kill us’ Diver speaks out after scoring rare 0 in Olympics Kathy Griffin reveals she has stage 1 lung cancer Missing voices in the Child Tax Credit frenzy — parents Transgender weightlifter makes history at Olympics, falls out of medal contention DeSantis challenger Nikki Fried says she does not support statewide mask mandate in Florida The versatile Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is available cheaper than you’ll find it on Amazon Giuliani rips Ukraine investigation: ‘I committed no crime’ Race, history, guilt and the Olympics: Real-world experience in the classroom Fauci backs new CDC guidance on masks Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final after withdrawing from multiple events Olympic committee weighs in on Raven Saunders X protest Bad week in Trumpland signals hope for American democracy Top House Democrats call on Biden administration to extend eviction moratorium Biden administration expands Afghan refugee program amid Taliban violence Lessons from the collapse of Bretton Woods Matt Damon says daughter told him not to use ‘f-slur for a homosexual’ after joke Americans’ optimism on COVID-19 plummets: Gallup Protecting the future of journalism with the Journalist Protection Act US women’s soccer team defeated by Canada Pulling back the curtain on DC’s rulemakers? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate finalizes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill This week: Senate starts infrastructure sprint Juan Williams: Social media giants are failing us all on COVID Harris ‘root causes’ immigration plan faces challenges Threats of violence spark fear of election worker exodus New spotlight on secretaries of state as electoral battlegrounds GOP report on COVID-19 origins homes in on lab leak theory