The Hill Articles: August 5, 2021

Sightseeing plane crash kills 6 in Alaska Texas appeals court upholds murder charge for ex-Dallas cop who killed her neighbor Schumer moves to shut down debate on $1T infrastructure bill Crucial ocean system could be collapsing — which would have catastrophic effects Italy to require teachers to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination Vogue unveils its first transgender cover model GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls NC school district mask mandate ‘psychological child abuse’ Tennessee’s 48-hour abortion waiting period is legal: court Former Trump surgeon general says politicians are ‘taking tools’ away from public health offices Reporter explains concerns around expanding Dixie Fire Matt Stoller: Facebook’s suspension of NYU researchers is based on a ‘cynical pretext’ ‘It wasn’t a hoax’: NC man converts Halloween skeletons, graves into COVID-19 vaccine message LGBTQ+ organizations extend invitation to DaBaby after homophobic comments about HIV/AIDS Cruz rips GOP colleagues who are ‘complicit’ with Biden spending agenda Colorado marijuana sales to fund more than $2M in scholarships for school Arkansas hospital exec says health care workers are walking off the job amid spike in COVID-19 cases DHS watchdog to blame data management for rocky PPE distribution: report Eating more colorful foods may reduce risk of cognitive decline School board to sue Newsom over mask mandate Novavax delays COVID-19 vaccine authorization submission until fourth quarter Hypersonic weapons could tilt war in favor of Russia, China OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden administration rolls out clean car goals |  White House unveils extra $3 billion in local disaster funding Kentucky sheriff says deputy who was fatally shot was ‘targeted,’ ‘ambushed’ Holding Big Tech accountable and implementing meaningful and needed change Yelp to let users filter which businesses require vaccination Moderna says everyone will need booster shots soon as vaccines wear off Disrupting the wildfire ecosystem to solve our nation’s battle with fire Trump encourages supporters to buy misspelled ‘Trump Offical Card’ Hillicon Valley: Federal cyber agency kicks off effort to defend US against cyberattacks | Senators introduce bill to sanction nations tied to ransomware attacks | Amazon pushes back corporate reopening Elon Musk complains Biden didn’t invite Tesla to White House summit despite selling 74 percent of EVs in US California’s largest wildfire just swallowed an entire town The Hill’s Sustainability Report: Extreme heat threatens Olympics of yesteryear — and today Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Jan. 6 officers 28,000-year-old cave lion cub found in perfect condition In praise of Susan Collins’ persistent bipartisanship Overnight Health Care: Moderna says booster likely needed before winter | Fauci: Booster shots for immunocompromised ‘very high priority’ | Vaccinations rise as cases surge USCIS updates policy on children born through assistive reproductive technology Britney Spears’s lawyer files motion to immediately remove her father as conservator Florida Gov DeSantis announces winner of massive Florida python hunt Overnight Defense: Biden faces pressure from Democrats to shrink size of Guantánamo Bay On The Money: Senate in talks to quickly pass infrastructure bill | CBO says bill would add $256B to debt in 10 years Education Secretary to state leaders: ‘Don’t be the reason why schools are interrupted’ Senators introduce bipartisan bill to sanction nations involved in ransomware attacks Cornyn cuts a deal with White House on COVID-19 money for infrastructure Jan. 6 Committee will reconvene after Labor Day — Republicans should be scared Nevada Gov. Sisolak orders K-12 students in Las Vegas, Reno to wear masks Poll: Plurality says US hasn’t done enough to investigate coronavirus origins Apple unveils plans to scan US iPhones for images of child sex abuse New report warns of climate change threat to system driving Atlantic currents Biden administration rolls out clean car goals White House unveils extra $3 billion in local disaster funding White House appoints Chanan Weissman as liaison to Jewish community SC state Rep. Russell Fry launches primary bid against Rice over impeachment vote Maryland Gov. Hogan: ‘Just get the damn vaccine’ The unpardonable pardon of Mark and Patricia McCloskey Amazon pushes back corporate reopening Former Tesla employee awarded $1 million over racial discrimination Cuomo kicked off ActBlue fundraising platform Establishing a national femicide watch in the United States Biden speaks with Trumka’s family after labor leader’s death Federal cyber agency kicks off collaborative to defend the U.S. against cyberattacks What if the US taxed fossil fuels and gave a check to every American? Turns out, most of the public is into that idea CBO says bipartisan infrastructure bill would add $256B to deficit over 10 years US may require visiting foreign nationals to be fully vaccinated CNN terminates 3 employees who came to office unvaccinated Back to school shouldn’t mean a field trip to the hospital What America’s Thinking: August 5, 2021 Justice Department investigating Phoenix Police Department over civil rights Kansas Republican turns in substitute teacher’s license after allegedly kicking student Mississippi recommends COVID-19 booster shots for vulnerable people Gotham Awards adopts gender-neutral awards categories House Democrats call on Biden to close Guantánamo ‘once and for all’ Sen Lindsey Graham says he pushed Trump to promote vaccines To address collegiate mental health, start with vaccine mandates and in-person classes Watch live: Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Jan. 6 officers French court approves COVID-19 health pass to go into effect Monday Australian authorities say Hillsong founder concealed child sex abuse Maryland, Virginia to require vaccines for state employees Biden’s new nominee would be first LGBTQ+ woman on federal circuit court Shocking news rocks sports world: Lionel Messi is leaving his team Senate Democrats unveil bill to protect election officials, prevent election subversion When making it isn’t enough – why BIPOC youth need a stronger safety net Call for USAID staff increase at odds with goal to make aid more ‘local’ White House says no decision yet on foreign traveler vaccination rule DOJ launches probe of Phoenix police department Trump slams US women’s soccer team, says they didn’t win gold because they’re ‘woke’ Cori Bush defends private security at Capitol: ‘You would rather me die?’ Graham says he urged Trump to ‘speak up’ on vaccines Georgia to ask 185K voters if they remain active Group of 10 D.C. theaters to require vaccinations for entry The border is shifting from a manufactured crisis to a national embarrassment Texas Gov. Abbott says second special session will start Saturday First Filipina boxer to win an Olympic medal dedicates award to LGBTQ+ community Lawmakers roll out bipartisan bill to help track cyber crimes Watch live: Biden makes announcement on electric vehicles The Senate should postpone vacation until it acts on voting rights New Hampshire police chief apologizes for job post listing qualified immunity as benefit Texas gas station clerk arrested after fatally shooting accused thief Senate in talks to quickly pass infrastructure bill Baltimore Symphony Orchestra flutist who shared conspiracy theories online fired: report Woman in San Francisco leans out of car window brandishing AK-47 Fauci warns a new variant more devastating than delta could be coming Showtime! Curtain rises on first Broadway production since pandemic shutdown Delta variant casts shadow on upcoming jobs report The 10 most explosive details from the Cuomo sexual harassment report FAA seeks crack down on unruly passengers, calls on law enforcement to file charges Democratic senators increase pressure to declassify 9/11 documents related to Saudi role in attacks Rep. Ralph Norman tests positive for COVID-19 despite vaccination ‘Free the Period’: California students push to make period products free in schools School board in New Mexico suspended over refusal to comply with mask mandate Deadly extreme heat has arrived: here’s how policymakers can save lives Kansas Republican asks for investigation into ESPN’s role in Texas and Oklahoma moving to SEC Florida children’s hospitals see pediatric COVID-19 cases soar Simone Biles and the loss of ability to perform previously automatic skills explained Wildlife photographers aim to raise $1M for African Parks Wildfire leaves California town in ashes: ‘We lost Greenville’ Site of ancient Olympics saved as Greek firefighters battle flames Fox News names Jacqui Heinrich as White House correspondent Biden administration sees ‘significant’ rise in vaccinations as cases surge Step up your home security and save big with this ADT package Stacey Abrams, Michelle Obama collaborating on voting rights push Louis C.K. announces tour dates after sexual misconduct scandal COVID-19 is surging around the Olympics The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by AT&T – Rafael Nadal spotted around D.C. during Citi Open Biden administration to boost vaccine efforts among student athletes, children 12 and up Expanding telehealth is vital to the trans community Fauci: Booster shots for immunocompromised ‘very high priority’ in COVID-19 fight AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka dies at 72 New hard-line Iranian president sworn in Trump asks if Rand Paul has ‘learned lesson’ on endorsements Lessons for Biden on the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act UFC head Dana White says vaccine mandate ‘never gonna happen’ One-fifth of England’s hospitalized are between 18 and 34, official says Texas Republican leader dies of COVID-19 five days after anti-vaccination post McConnell: GOP will block debt limit hike if Democrats pursue spending plans Cuomo impeachment inquiry nearing completion, chairman says Dozens of Google employees fired in recent years over data misuse DOJ watchdog unable to determine if FBI fed Giuliani information ahead of 2016 election Spirit Airlines cancels almost half of Thursday flights Baltimore symphony fires principal flutist over conspiracy theories 11 arrested for racist taunts targeting England soccer stars: report Watch live: Jen Psaki holds White House press briefing The Cold War is over — or is it? US women’s soccer team wins Olympic bronze medal Biden announces new round of judicial nominees Nearly 500 COVID-19 cases linked to outdoor Milwaukee Bucks championship celebration FAA cites unruly passengers in warning airports to monitor alcohol sales Half of Californians in new poll want Newsom recalled Poll: Vaccine hesitancy among Fox News viewers down 10 percent since March Kathy Griffin says she fears ‘drugs and addiction’ more than cancer after surgery Rising: August 5, 2021 Florida Gov DeSantis promises Florida won’t be turned into ‘biomedical security state’ Moderna booster displays strong immune response against variants Senate panel advances voting rights advocate’s confirmation for appeals court seat Exxon Mobil eyes ‘net-zero’ carbon by 2050: report Washington Football Team bans Native American headdresses, face paint Trump slams US women’s soccer team: Would have gold if not ‘woke’ Beijing canceling large exhibitions, events for rest of month as delta variant spreads Disney’s new ‘Star Wars’ hotel will cost you $1,200 a night per person — but there’s lightsaber training Clyburn says he planned to stay out of Ohio race until he was called ‘stupid’ Biden makes debut in Disney’s Hall of Presidents Biden offering temporary ‘safe haven’ to Hong Kong residents Defense alone will not protect us from Russia and China Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing amid virus surge Watch live: Senate panel holds second hearing on domestic terrorism Olympic organizers apologize for calling Ukrainian athletes Russian Vaccines, masks required for Met Gala attendees Host amazing virtual events with a lifetime webinar subscription for less than $100 American hermit jailed for refusing to leave small cabin he’s lived in for 27 years Outdated SSI rules leave millions in poverty — the reconciliation package can change that Major study says alcohol causes multiple cancers — but coffee helps fend off one of the biggest Highly venomous cobra on the loose in Texas town Bill Gates calls relationship with Epstein a ‘huge mistake’ Israel hits Lebanon with airstrikes in response to rocket attacks Trump’s Obamacare failure drives Biden on infrastructure Jobless claims fall by 14,000 Jessica Cisneros launches second primary challenge against Cuellar in Texas Hong Kong records first COVID-19 case in almost two months Biden coronavirus response approval slips in new poll Moderna says booster likely needed before winter Pence urges young conservatives to get COVID-19 vaccine IOC bans athletes and fans from posting Olympics videos on social media Thousands evacuate in California as wildfire advances Tokyo infections hit record 5,042 amid Games 11 arrested over online racial abuse of English soccer players Progressive poll finds support for Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending plan Forget FDR and LBJ, Joe Biden is a modern-day Justinian Jeffries: Shontel Brown win in Ohio proves anti-establishment line of attack is ‘lame’ Carl Lewis rips US men’s team as ‘total embarrassment’ after Olympic relay COVID-19 cases hit six-month high: report Landlords ask judge to lift new eviction moratorium Students deserve better than to be left out of the infrastructure spending package The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – McConnell plays ‘long game’ on government funding, reconciliation Senate GOP poised to give Biden huge political victory Steve Ricchetti is Biden’s right-hand man in Senate Five big questions as Jan. 6 panel preps subpoenas Asian American leaders eager to talk voting rights with Biden Biden to strengthen vehicle mileage standards, set 50 percent EV goal