The Hill Articles: December 12, 2021

Australia and South Korea ink $680 million defense deal Publicist ‘not associated’ with Kanye West at time of election incident: spokesperson New Caledonia rejects independence referendum amid boycott Trump teases 2024 run during Orlando event with O’Reilly Facebook exec says ‘people,’ not platform, to blame for vaccine misinformation Jan. 6 panel details case for holding Meadows in contempt ahead of House vote Washington DC reports first cases of omicron variant White House cut Taiwanese official’s video feed over map: report Kentucky requests ‘major disaster’ declaration amid tornado wreckage The NLRB decision against Amazon was correct and shows the need for stronger labor laws Corporate stock buybacks hit new record, surpassing 2018 Pence fuels speculation of 2024 presidential bid Iran reportedly preparing for space launch amid nuclear talks Former youth leader beats out ex-PM to lead Greek socialists Protect your eyes and sleep better with great deals on these gaming glasses from GUNNAR Sixty-nine percent of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of inflation: poll UK’s Johnson pushes booster shots ahead of ‘tidal wave of omicron’ South Africa’s president tests positive for COVID-19 Alibaba fires female employee who accused supervisor of rape Connecticut to offer cellphone app for proof-of-vaccination Naftali Bennett makes first visit to UAE for Israeli leader Half of Chicago Bulls roster now in COVID-19 protocol UK tells Iran it has ‘last chance’ to present ‘serious resolution’ to nuclear deal Nobel Peace laureate: War between Russia, Ukraine possible Austria lifts restrictions for vaccinated Clyburn to Democrats itching for leadership role: ‘If you want my seat, come get it’ Stream exclusive documentaries and stay protected online with nearly 90% off combo package Face-to-face meeting between Biden and Putin ‘unlikely’ says Blinken GOP senator calls for Biden administration to recognize ‘natural immunity’ Israel adding UK, Denmark, Belgium to travel ban list US COVID-19 deaths reach 800,000 Politics, media worlds react to Wallace news Roberts court’s ‘stench’ began when it undermined Voting Rights Act and America’s democracy diplomacy Kate McKinnon reprises Fauci role on ‘Saturday Night Live’ with holiday pandemic tips Sunday shows – Spotlight shifts to deadly storms Amid multiple crises, Biden runs to NBC’s safe space with Jimmy Fallon Omar allies dig in on calls for Boebert punishment Stoller: Cryptocurrency an ‘attack on the state’ Chris Wallace to join CNN streaming service as anchor Hutchinson: ‘Hundreds and hundreds of homes’ were destroyed in storm It’s more than midterms next year: State fights that matter Graham says Democrats must ‘quit lying’ about Build Back Better, calls for House to revote Fauci: ‘If it becomes necessary to get yet another boost, then we’ll just have to deal with it’ Beshear says tornado ‘obliterated houses,’ predicts thousands will be lost Women lost decades of progress after COVID — Roe’s repeal would erase more Seeing a new side of Kamala Harris at National Space Council Chris Wallace announces he is leaving Fox News What are the best US military options for Ukraine? De Blasio admits to ‘mixed feelings’ on allowing noncitizens to vote in elections FEMA administrator on extreme weather: ‘This is going to be our new normal’ Kentucky governor expects tornado death toll to rise Despite everything, Americans’ opinion on abortion hasn’t changed in 50 years G7 condemns Russian military buildup near Ukraine, warns of consequences: report Kremlin says Putin, Biden agreed to more discussions To confront global threats, the U.S. must urgently fix democracy at home Mayfield, Ky., mayor: ‘There’s always hope. We hope for a miracle’ Harris vows ‘ridiculous’ headlines won’t be a distraction The clear and present danger of Jim Jordan & Co. Four dead in Tennessee after storms sweep through California governor to use Texas abortion law tactics to target assault rifles Child tax credit expiration adds pressure for Democrats Biden is losing contest of wills with Iran over nukes Kentucky authorities warn against travel in areas hit by storm Officials underestimating ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in US food: scientists Rand Paul bashes omicron travel restrictions: ‘Travel bans aren’t going to work’ Health officials ratchet up calls for boosters amid threat of omicron wave To avoid calamity with Russia, the US must help Ukrainians to help themselves Ruling against Trump Jan. 6 case tees up likely Supreme Court test