The Hill Articles: December 28, 2021

California synagogue shooter gets second life sentence Michigan adopts congressional map that pits two incumbent Democrats against each other Biden, lawmakers mourn Harry Reid 29 percent of GOP support efforts to charge accused Jan. 6 rioters: poll Congress must meet the moment to hold Big Pharma accountable Federal judge rejects Oklahoma’s bid to block National Guard vaccine mandate NFL legend John Madden dead at 85 Harry Reid, political pugilist and longtime Senate majority leader, dies Death of Kansas teen in police custody ruled a homicide Overnight Health Care — CDC under fire for new guidance Fifth bowl game canceled over COVID-19 issues Virginia Supreme Court approves new lines for key swing districts CDC comes under fire for new COVID-19 guidance Overnight Energy & Environment — Analysts predict rising gas prices US sets daily COVID-19 infection record Biden says if medical team advises it, he’ll issue domestic travel vaccine requirement Dior cancels collaboration with Travis Scott in wake of Astroworld tragedy Trump warns Alaska GOP governor he’ll revoke endorsement if he backs Murkowski FDA says antigen tests may be less sensitive to omicron Miranda Lambert writes new song for upcoming ‘Queer Eye’ season supporting LGBTQ+ community Hillicon Valley — Cybersecurity’s breakout year History says attack the bottlenecks France shuts down mosque over alleged pro-violence sermons Equilibrium/Sustainability — World’s largest wind farm powers up Trump’s surgeon general criticizes CDC guidance Michigan Republican John James ‘strongly considering’ House run Overnight Defense & National Security — Date set for US-Russia security talks In Alaska, climate change is a supply chain stressor jeopardizing food security Antarctic oceanographers use seals to conduct research in areas unreachable by humans Emory University to start spring semester virtually due to coronavirus surge On the Money – Washington grapples with regulating crypto India approves low-cost vaccine developed in Texas EPA to require more facilities to report releases of carcinogenic gas Books, money, ammunition pulled from time capsule found at Lee statue site Maryland judiciary postpones jury trials, grand juries amid COVID-19 surge Former ‘Real Housewives’ star ends marriage to Biden’s nephew after two months Organize your thoughts with Zen Mind, discounted for Cyber Week Sale Biden’s comprehensive Indo-Pacific economic framework isn’t comprehensive at all Hawaii official calls Navy underground fuel storage facility a ‘ticking time bomb’ Judge allows Jan. 6 conspiracy case against Proud Boys leaders to move forward 1 in 50 people in Manhattan test positive for COVID-19 over last week Cuomo to face no charges in Westchester despite ‘credible’ allegations Mexico detained more than 250,000 migrants in 2021 The Fed is still acting too slowly Authorities say they have caught Arkansas inmates who made Christmas Eve escape Oklahoma lawmaker introduces book-banning bill with $10,000-a-day penalty US condemns attack by Myanmar military that killed dozens, including two aid workers With soaring demand for meat, it’s time to fund animal-free protein research Miami opens new COVID-19 testing sites, expands hours at zoo location Father says daughter killed by LAPD called US ‘safest country in the world’ Delta passenger faces federal assault charge over apparent mask dispute De Blasio announces NYC schools will open as planned after holiday recess Oklahoma case shows cruelty of letting the condemned choose their method of execution History-making ‘Jeopardy!’ champ becomes show’s top female earner Las Vegas police to pay $525K settlement to man who was shot while running away Amtrak train collides with truck, killing 83-year-old man Betty White shares some secrets to a happy life Why the Saudi Arabia weapons deal was a strategic necessity Why people are feeding insects to their dogs and cats Hugh Jackman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis Oprah Winfrey offers first comment on Dr. Oz Senate run CDC significantly cuts estimate of omicron’s prevalence in US Drug price controls are essential for small businesses Oklahoma governor says he doesn’t plan to get coronavirus vaccine booster New Jersey court throws out woman’s conviction for killing 5-year-old son Empowering America’s veterans can help reduce suicide Citing COVID-19, Maxwell judge asks jury to work longer hours Lake Tahoe sets new record for most December snowfall Biden rescinds travel restrictions on African countries imposed due to omicron Dubai’s world fair at risk of shutdown over skyrocketing cases Meeting Manchin in the middle on the Child Tax Credit Trump Org, PGA reach settlement over canceled Bedminster contract US home prices up 18.4 percent in October China furious after dangerous near-misses with Elon Musk’s satellites NASA used religious experts to predict how humans may react to aliens Santa Monica to give priority affordable housing to descendants displaced by historic urban renewal projects Jan. 6 panel reaches deal with Biden White House to defer certain document requests Europe needs to step up to deter Russia in Ukraine Georgia review found just four deceased voters’ ballots cast in 2020 election NBA updates COVID-19 protocols to allow players, coaches to return sooner Kris Jenner gifted entire family electric cars for Christmas Save an extra 20% on this Post Planner subscription during our Cyber Week Sale Pentagon goes on offense vs GOP on vaccine mandates Judge upholds $13 million Google settlement in Street View case Omicron surge may reduce delta infections, South Africa study shows Infant dies from Kentucky tornado injuries, death toll reaches 77 Russia is shutting down its oldest human rights group Better data can help us better understand and end anti-trans violence Jan. 6 committee hoping to issue interim report by summer: report Authorities report no survivors in small plane crash in San Diego Britney Spears reveals why she’s on a hiatus from music Riot Games to pay $100M in discrimination, harassment case Putin’s threat to roll back NATO NBA legend slams LeBron James over controversial COVID-19 message Texas runs out of monoclonal antibody treatment effective against omicron Greta Thunberg says it’s ‘strange’ Biden is considered a leader on climate change Mitch McConnell should win 2021’s ‘Politician of the Year’ Rising: December 28, 2021 Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Kwanzaa ‘a fake religion created by a psychopath’ The West must deter aggression from tyrants better than it did last century Florida 13-year-old dies after dirt bike crash as police attempted to pull him over Rep. Bobby Rush tests positive in breakthrough case Biden should resolve to cease the ‘Red Queen’ justice Child COVID-19 hospitalizations up nearly 400 percent in New York City Fauci welcomes Trump’s support US, Russian officials agree to sit down on Ukraine, security issues next month Mummy of Egyptian pharaoh reveals secrets after digital unwrapping ‘They found it!’: Time capsule with rare treasures unearthed under Robert E Lee statue Boris Johnson says England will have no new COVID-19 restrictions before new year Five dead, including suspect, officer injured in shooting spree across Denver metro area Democrats’ problem isn’t messaging; it’s attitude ‘Unruly’ passenger taken into FBI custody after mask dispute on Delta flight DC, Maryland, Virginia report record number of COVID-19 cases Christmas weekend The Constitution isn’t working LAPD release bodycam video of shooting that killed 14-year-old girl Give young people the vote Inflatable sleds are blowing up right now (literally and figuratively) — here are 8 top models for you and your family The Memo: COVID surge multiplies dangers for Biden Best devices to make your home a smart home Congress zooms in on cybersecurity after banner year of attacks Flush with gift cards and holiday cash? Check out these popular gifts you can get yourself Washington grapples with how to expand crypto oversight