The Hill Articles: December 22, 2021

GOP’s Rice says he regrets Jan. 6 vote against Biden’s election Fauci says large holiday gatherings not safe — even with booster Jim Jordan says he has ‘real concerns’ with Jan. 6 panel after sit-down request Death of family of seven in Minnesota linked to carbon monoxide Energy company will pay $43 million for US’ longest-running oil spill Clyburn tests positive for COVID-19 in breakthrough case ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski, 79, moved to prison medical facility Judge pauses Ghislaine Maxwell trial deliberations until next week Inflammatory bowel disease may be correlated to microplastic consumption: study Nigeria dumps more than 1 million expired AstraZeneca vaccines GOP lawmaker opens door to funding bill to combat omicron On The Money — Biden extends student loan relief New York can’t wait for ‘Less is More’   Biden expresses some regret for COVID-19 test shortage Supreme Court to hear challenges to vaccine mandates in early January Rep. Madison Cawthorn and wife to divorce ​​Close to $4 million spent in Durham investigation in first year Biden says he plans to run for reelection in 2024 ‘if I’m in good health’ ‘Sex and the City’ author cancels Off-Broadway show after positive COVID-19 test Overnight Health Care — FDA endorses first pill to treat COVID-19 Overnight Defense & National Security — Thousands denied religious exemptions Tom Daley calls out sports leagues for hosting events in anti-LGBTQ+ countries Biden resists shutdowns as omicron threat rises Staffer who had contact with Harris tests positive for COVID-19 Hillicon Valley — Five Eyes nations warn of cyber threats Air Force denies more than 2,100 COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption requests France says it’s canceled Merck COVID-19 antiviral treatment order Energy & Environment — Advocates look for Plan B climate legislation Prosecutors call for life sentencing in downing of flight MH17 Cruz bullish on his 2024 chances: ‘The runner-up is almost always the next nominee’ Democratic congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia ‘Problematic’ smartphone use during pandemic linked to lost sense of control, negative thinking Arizona redistricting panel approves map that appears to favor Republicans Amazon reimposes mask mandate at warehouses Ex-senator and Virginia governor Charles Robb and wife injured in house fire 1887 time capsule found under removed Robert E Lee statue opened House panel launches investigation into Astroworld festival deaths Sixteen Hispanic House Democrats ask EPA for tougher methane rule Proud Boys member pleads guilty on two charges connected to Jan. 6 riot Equilibrium/Sustainability — Geopolitical tensions threaten space structure We should harness oil companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions No more vacuum filters — the Quantum X cleans your home with the power of water Extending ports’ operating hours won’t be enough to fix supply chain disruptions Democrats gain edge from New Jersey Redistricting Commission-approved maps Harris calls for ‘cyber doctrine’ to address increasing attacks Milley speaks with Russian counterpart amid fears of Ukraine invasion Tesla under investigation for allowing drivers to play video games while cars are moving Elon Musk blasts Mark Zuckerberg and the metaverse Japanese billionaire wants to see ‘people with power and influence’ visit space Austria urges people to rethink New Year’s Eve parties to fight omicron spread As omicron surges, local small businesses need federal funding to survive EPA moves to reverse decision giving Oklahoma control over some tribal issues Groups launch $250K ad campaign to press Manchin to support Biden spending bill TikTok surpasses Google as most popular site in 2021 Jan. 6 panel seeks sit-down with Jim Jordan How the climate crisis is killing Christmas this year Wells Fargo pushing back return to office The geopolitical consequences of the EU’s green ambitions Conservative women’s group backing Murkowski challenger Israeli hospital reports death of patient with omicron Texas A&M will miss bowl game due to COVID-19 Court rules worker’s lawsuit against company over husband’s COVID-19 death can proceed Biden signs bill streamlining emergency support for Capitol Police Former Maltese officials barred from US due to corruption allegations Consumer confidence rises amid omicron spread, higher prices US economy grew at 2.3 percent rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate Is it time for Biden to demonstrate force with Iran? DC to require COVID-19 vaccination for indoor public spaces Five Eyes nations warn of cyber threats from Apache vulnerability Briefing in brief: Biden White House gives a nod to Trump Texas public library closes as librarians search for ‘objectionable’ content South Africa, ground zero for omicron, now seeing surprising plunge in cases 50 test positive for coronavirus aboard Royal Caribbean ship FBI infiltrated racial justice protests in Portland: report NYC mayor ‘hopeful’ to hold New Year’s Eve celebration as planned Watch live: White House briefing on COVID-19 Washington’s Jennifer King becomes first Black woman to serve as a lead position coach in NFL game NY corrections officials warn of ’emerging COVID-19 crisis’ at Rikers Island Biden should throw this ‘Hail Mary’ against omicron ‘The smallest apartment in New York’ becomes viral sensation Jayapal lays out ‘whole-of-government approach’ on Biden agenda What we know now about omicron from around the world Princess Anne quarantining after husband tests positive for COVID-19 Uyghur, Tibet and Hong Kong activists call for athletes to boycott Beijing Olympics Pet owners are struggling to find pet food amid supply chain woes China imposes lock down of up to 13M people in Xi’an amid COVID-19 spike Sarah Palin says she’ll get coronavirus vaccine ‘over my dead body’ Russia says security talks with US, NATO to begin in January New York City mayor weighing restrictions on New Year’s Eve celebration An Italian economic accident waiting to happen WHO chief knocks blanket coronavirus vaccine booster programs Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with aide Get fresh Florida Stone Crab claws right to your door in less than 24 hours from anywhere in the U.S. NHL confirms players won’t participate in Beijing Olympics Profitable nuclear plants don’t need subsidies — put the money toward new technologies Biden extends student loan freeze to May 1 FDA authorizes Pfizer pill to treat COVID-19 in major advance Biden administration eases restrictions on aid to Afghanistan Only one antibody treatment works against omicron — and it’s running out Study: Spending infrastructure funds on highway expansion could increase emissions Endangered seal found dead on Hawaii beach was intentionally shot, officials say Turkey says US diplomat arrested over fake passport ‘Christmas Comet’ to light up the sky this holiday Biden cheers progress on supply chains: ‘Shelves are not empty’ Georgia gov supports plan to make Juneteenth a state holiday Where are our COVID-19 tests? Amazon limiting COVID-19 test purchases DC seven-day average of new coronavirus cases hit new record ObamaCare open enrollment hits record numbers CDC chief on omicron cases: ‘There is really no need to panic’ New York House Democrat tests positive for COVID-19 The case that’s testing the Supreme Court’s boundaries on church and state Watch Live: White House press briefing Bill Gates has canceled his Christmas because of omicron California universities to start new year remotely New system phones Californians seconds before major earthquake hits No charges brought against former Miami officer who slapped woman at airport Philadelphia teachers stage protest after student’s COVID-19 death McCormick drawing support from Trump alumni ahead of Pennsylvania Senate bid Controversial NFL star attacks cancel culture with creative fashion statement Citizenship before partisanship: Is Manchin the ideal candidate for 2024? Congressional Black Caucus calls for Senate to reconvene, pass voting rights legislation Famed scientist Jane Goodall warns against charitable Christmas gifts Colorado prosecutor asks for review of truck driver’s 110-year sentence in fatal crash Blinken, Austin to host Japanese officials in January Persuading the vaccine-reluctant: Meet people where they are Economic confidence drops back to early pandemic low: Gallup New study finds microplastics everywhere from deepest oceans to above Mount Everest San Francisco sees significant COVID-19 spikes Poll finds distrust of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram China defends exchange program after Harvard professor’s conviction A congressional Christmas miracle Watch live: Biden meets with supply chain task force, corporate CEOs Top Church of England cleric: Getting vaccinated a moral issue South African study finds omicron may be significantly less severe Army to announce vaccine that protects against an array of COVID-19 variants Flynn sues Jan. 6 panel to block access to phone records, testimony Biden underwater on economy, jobs, other key issues: poll McConnell urges Thune to run for reelection amid retirement talk A plan to rebuild commerce and hope in Central America Rising: December 22, 2021 Corporate donors gave to Manchin before announcement he wouldn’t support Build Back Better: report Amazon Web Services reports third outage of the month Americans face a two-track pandemic — with very different risks Trump surprised and ‘very appreciative’ about Biden’s praise Report on Trump pressuring Raffensperger to ‘find’ votes named most engaging of 2021 NASA will make historic launch on Christmas Day Risk of infection on planes doubled with omicron: report England reduces self-isolation period for vaccinated people who test positive First local transmissions of omicron confirmed in Japan California to require boosters for health care workers ‘Good starts’ in the climate crisis aren’t cutting it WHO expecting ‘significant surge’ in European cases Israel to administer fourth vaccine dose McConnell says he thinks Manchin ‘would be more comfortable’ in GOP Joe Manchin just killed Build Back Better — and saved the US economy in the process NBA commissioner says ‘no plans’ to halt season amid COVID-19 surge South Korea isn’t likely to sign a peace treaty — nor should it The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by National Industries for the Blind – Biden calls for omicron concern, but not panic Trump’s tax law hits four-year anniversary in a safer spot Focus on Perry could mean more subpoenas, challenges for Jan. 6 panel Progressives look to regroup after Build Back Better blowup Advocates, Democrats seek climate plan B after Manchin bombshell Lobbying world Biden setbacks rattle Democrats facing tough elections