The Hill Articles: August 7, 2021

Bill Maher says Cuomo can’t stay after scandal: He’s no ‘Donald Trump’ Senate confirms Biden’s pick for Navy secretary Moderate Democrats push for standalone infrastructure vote CNN’s Jim Acosta on delta variant: ‘Why not call it the DeSantis variant?’ Five missing as Dixie Fire ravages California towns Former acting AG testifies before panel probing election interference Biden praises US Olympians: ‘You made me so damn proud’ Olympic swimmer to media: No more interviews after ‘disappointing’ performances Supreme Court decision could set off gerrymandering ‘arms race’ Has the pandemic put property rights in the crosshairs? Texas schools won’t be required to do COVID-19 contact tracing, guidance says Sunday shows preview: US grapples with rising COVID-19 cases GOP senator vows to slow-walk $1T infrastructure bill, sparking standoff US has opportunity to establish stronger economic ties with Laos Reba McEntire announces breakthrough COVID-19 infection Taliban claim responsibility for deadly Kabul blast Iranian Olympian left unconscious in karate wins gold after opponent disqualified Watch Live: Biden congratulates Team USA Tough lessons from 20 years of antiwar protest DC giving away AirPods to encourage youth vaccinations Joe Rogan: Vaccine passports ‘one step closer’ to dictatorship Cuomo could face misdemeanor charges in groping case, sheriff says Election officials are in jeopardy — here’s how we help Texas Democrats again stall vote on new election law McConnell urges Biden to withdraw embattled ATF nominee Booster shot debate intensifies on global stage Michigan police handcuff Black real estate agent, prospective buyer at home showing Addressing the health care worker shortages that made COVID-19 worse A week in wildfires Some Americans fudging vaccine records to get unauthorized 3rd shot $1T infrastructure bill passes key test vote Instead of ethically dubious mandates, employers can try ‘soft’ vaccine policies Biden pushes infrastructure package ahead of anticipated vote Radio host urges friends to get vaccinated shortly before dying of COVID-19 Keep all your Apple devices juiced up and ready to go with any of these charging stands Jamie Spears: ‘No grounds’ for removal from daughter’s conservatorship GOP strategist: Pence is only Republican who could take on Trump in 2024 The governor who wouldn’t let parents manage even a tiny portion of federal COVID aid Bars, restaurants move to impose vaccine mandates Allyson Felix wins gold in women’s relay, becomes most decorated US track Olympian Missouri taxi company refuses vaccinated, masked customers Biden thanks Olympic athletes in video on Twitter The exodus of federal scientists puts our safety and health at risk India approves J&J vaccine Canceling the Constitution: Biden hailed for violating rule of law to extend eviction moratorium Majority of New Yorkers think Cuomo should resign, face charges The Senate should support innovation and pass the Lummis-Wyden-Toomey amendment Earmarks, the swamp’s favorite tool, return to Washington DHS concerned about violence tied to Trump reinstatement conspiracy theory Germany’s modern pentathlon coach booted from Olympics for punching horse Trump slams McConnell, infrastructure package: ‘A disgrace’ How not to waste $45 billion in broadband subsidies Unlock your true potential with access to over 1,000 top-rated eLearning courses for just $30 If the Fed wants a digital currency, rethink deposit insurance first The Memo: Strong jobs report offers vindication for Biden AMA doctors, experts recommend removing sex designation from birth certificates Not just delta, experts worry about more coronavirus variants emerging Japanese police arrest man who stabbed 10 people on Tokyo train Thousands evacuated in Greece due to forest fires Why the US needs public-private partnerships for digital infrastructure Unvaccinated account for nearly all COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: health official US averaging 100K daily COVID-19 cases The ‘other CRT’ — culturally responsive teaching — can truly make a difference Republicans renew intraparty battle over trillion-dollar spending