The Hill Articles: December 17, 2021

Maxwell tells judge she will not testify in sex trafficking trial NY governor plans to add booster shot to definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ Harris says Biden administration ‘didn’t see omicron coming’ Legal organization files ethics complaint on Trump lawyer Eastman Radio City Music Spectacular shuts down amid COVID-19 spike in NYC ​​Federal appeals court reinstates Biden’s vaccine mandate Photos of the Week: Tornado aftermath, Medal of Honor and soaring superheroes Boeing halts vaccine mandates for US workers Maryland school district temporarily going back to virtual learning amid COVID-19 surge Charlamagne Tha God, Harris get into heated exchange after question about who ‘real president’ is Overnight Defense & National Security — US warns Putin still mulling Ukraine invasion When the UK finally bans wildlife trophy imports so too must the US Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — Supply woes expected for anti-COVID drug Kyrsten Sinema is less of a political enigma than she is a strategic policymaker  Trump evokes antisemitic tropes, says Jewish Americans ‘don’t like Israel’ Ohio governor mobilizes National Guard to assist health care workers New York records highest COVID cases in a single day since the pandemic Hillicon Valley — Schools step up security after TikTok threats Launch your graphics design career with this 10-course bundle for only $30 Quidditch, a real sport inspired by “Harry Potter” movies, moves to change its name over concerns with J.K. Rowling Crews say they believe they found 1887 time capsule in Lee statue pedestal Overnight Energy & Environment — EPA puts $1B toward unfunded Superfund cleanup On The Money — Presented by Citi — Schumer signals delay for Biden plan DC reports second consecutive day of record-breaking coronavirus cases Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Otters plunder Singapore’s pools and paths More than 80 Democratic lawmakers call for $17 billion to fight COVID-19 globally Supply shortage of new antiviral drug threatens fight against omicron Rare Superman comic sells for $2.6 million Climate change is killing migrants crossing the US border: study Food experts, chefs team up to turn food waste into feed for sustainable chickens How Congress plans to ban goods produced by Uyghur forced labor Jonas Brothers promote vaccines with Biden Forbes editor says he testified in Trump criminal investigation Ex-officer Kim Potter breaks down on stand while testifying White House says Putin hasn’t made up mind on invading Ukraine NFL postponing 3 games over COVID surge Marginalized communities shoulder the heaviest energy burdens. Cities can lead the way to energy equity EV system will require shift in car charging habits, lawmaker says Jan. 6 rioter dubbed ‘Florida Flag Jacket’ handed longest sentence yet Sullivan says Iran nuclear talks ‘not going well’ 1939 Superman No. 1 comic sells for $2.6M Senate confirms Pentagon’s No. 2 officer NHL cancels games for 2 teams for a week amid COVID-19 surge Master many languages with a low-priced lifetime subscription to this proven learning app Abortion bans aren’t protecting lives, they’re jeopardizing them Virginia police say ‘shopping cart killer’ behind 4 slayings New Orleans expands proof of vaccination requirements for restaurants to children as young as 5 NYT ousts editor accused of leaving fiery messages for gun rights group The truth of Jan. 6 is coming to light — accountability will fall to the courts Tribe, environmentalists sue U.S. over geothermal plant Watchdog reports presaged Afghan collapse, no one listened Southwest Airlines CEO tests positive for COVID-19 after Senate testimony Saints head coach tests positive for COVID-19 as cases climb in NFL Rick Scott says White House hung up on him DC mayor considering reinstating mask mandate amid record COVID-19 cases Schools across the nation cancel classes over alleged TikTok threats How America can avoid the ‘Other Thucydides Trap’ Arrest made over antisemitic graffiti on Charging Bull statue, NYC City Hall A paycheck or a healthy pregnancy? We shouldn’t have to choose Interior clears key hurdle for wind farms off New York and New Jersey Harvard ditching standardized testing requirements for admissions for next four years Peloton pulls Chris Noth’s viral ad after allegations of sexual assault Police on the lookout for thieves who stole entire 58-foot bridge Hewitt pushes back on Ohio GOP Senate candidate’s election fraud claims The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Mastercard – Dems punt Biden agenda to 2022 EPA directing $1 billion in infrastructure money to Superfund sites Biden says US must not give hate and racism ‘safe harbor’ in address to HBCU graduates Pfizer expects vaccine for kids under 5 in ‘first half’ of next year Scientists warn Antarctic glacier could collapse, raise sea levels at least a foot Guests urged to be vaccinated for party at anti-vax Kennedy’s home: report Let’s fix America’s accounting problem — starting with Build Back Better SEC issues $125M fine to JPMorgan Senate expert to brief Democrats on potential rules changes Biden administration pushes COVID-19 ‘test-to-stay’ policy in schools Drug overdoses are soaring — we must revise laws that are obstacles to treatment Federal agencies ordered to immediately patch systems against Apache vulnerability Long Beach mayor announces bid to replace retiring California Rep. Lowenthal The Great Resignation and the 4-day workweek: Reawakening of a forgotten dream? Lawmakers call on NBC to address China human rights abuses in Olympic broadcasts Prisoners riot, set fire over COVID-19 treatment Schumer says Build Back Better will be delayed Iran has good reasons to hang tough in nuke talks MIT graduate students move to unionize Denmark proposes closing public venues amid omicron surge If you’re vaccinated and get COVID-19, you could have ‘super immunity’ CDC handing out free COVID-19 test kits for international travelers Watch live: Officer who shot Daunte Wright takes the stand Watch live: Biden delivers remarks at South Carolina State University’s commencement Biden blundered by excluding Singapore from democracy summit South Africa to donate over 2 million J&J vaccines to other African nations Russia demands NATO, US deny Ukraine membership, roll back military deployments US health officials stockpiling monoclonal antibody treatments for omicron ‘Allies’ China and Russia are ganging up on America Rising: December 17, 2021 Trump sought to ‘undermine’ COVID-19 response, says panel White House says double child tax credit payments possible in February Nearly 30 percent globally feel leaders don’t value scientific experts: poll Our supply chain woes didn’t start with the pandemic China says US has ‘no scruples’ over Xinjiang sanctions White House: Biden wants bill passed ‘as soon as Congress returns’ G7 health leaders: Omicron ‘biggest current threat to global’ health White House: Parliamentarian rejecting immigration offer ‘deeply disappointing’ An emergency brake to stop a runaway Supreme Court McConnell: ‘It would be a great idea’ for Manchin to switch parties Watch live: House members testify on voting rights American parents worrying less about kids contracting COVID-19: Gallup UAE suspension of weapons purchase meant to send a message to Washington Former Biden COVID-19 adviser: ‘Viral blizzard’ about to hit the US We asked a world-class baker for tips on how anyone can level up their holiday cookie game Best high-end gifts for your grandpa NFL, NBA tighten COVID-19 protocols as cases surge Best high-end gift for your husband Can France turn back the nationalist tide? Schools nationwide increase security in response to TikTok threats Timken releases ad touting ties to Trump in Ohio Senate primary The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Charter Communications – BBB on the ropes Democrats face painful reality as priorities stumble The Memo: Failure on big bill would spark cascade of trouble for Biden Pressure builds on Biden ahead of student loan cliff Meet the Democrats’ last best hope of preserving a House majority Best all-in-one computer