The Hill Articles: December 6, 2021

Prosecutor says convicted murderer admitted to another killing just before execution Man sentenced to nearly four years for running scam Trump, Biden PACs Dole in final column: ‘Too many of us have sacrificed too much’ Study casts doubt on idea that marijuana improves sleep Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses Cuomo brothers’ delayed downfall Sheriff criticized for tweet showing Santa getting concealed handgun permit Meadows says Trump’s blood oxygen level was dangerously low when he had COVID-19 Officials seek to reassure public over omicron fears 10 new astronaut candidates inaugurated at NASA Trump endorses David Perdue in Georgia’s governor race CEO fires 900 employees via Zoom call The Memo: Biden, bruised by Afghanistan, faces a critical test in Ukraine Study: Test detects signs of dementia at least six months earlier than standard method Biden holds call with European leaders to talk Russia Jan. 6 committee getting ‘significant cooperation’ from top Pence aide: CNN France to close nightclubs for four weeks On The Money — Build Back Better takes a ‘Byrd Bath’ Overnight Defense & National Security — Preparing for the Biden-Putin call Schumer steps on the gas to move Biden agenda Build Back Better Is bad for the states  Democratic lawmaker: Biden’s diplomatic boycott of Beijing ‘does not go far enough’ Man arrested for threatening to attack LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations Five things to know about Russia’s troop buildup near Ukraine  Hillicon Valley — Presented by Connected Commerce Council — Microsoft disrupts Chinese hacking effort Majority oppose overturning Roe v. Wade: poll Overnight Health Care — Biden touts drug price push As corporations fight to control the Pacific, Biden must act to protect it Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Energy Dept. unveils new lightbulb efficiency rules Austin warns Congress of ‘enormous’ negative effects of yearlong stopgap bill Lions head coach offers game ball to the city of Oxford following school shooting Acceptance reduces suicide risk for intersex youths by more than 50 percent: report More voters would pick Trump over Biden if election were held today: poll New poll shows challenges for Democrats ahead of 2022 Equilibrium/Sustainability — Big Island blizzard beckons ‘volcano skiing’ US military hacking unit targets cyber criminals behind ransomware attacks Why LeBron James drinks wine every day What really fuels COVID-19 deaths? Hoyer says Dec. 15 is drop-dead deadline to hike debt ceiling Russian group behind SolarWinds incident ramping up hacking efforts, analysis says GOP senators introduce bill targeting Palestinian ‘martyr payments’ Why famous artist Banksy wants to buy the notorious prison that ‘destroyed’ Oscar Wilde Climate expert says it’s cheap and easy to geoengineer the weather—and results could be catastrophic Tennis star taking mental break to ‘re-set, recover, and grow’ Nunes to resign from Congress, become CEO of Trump media firm Hundreds of thousands of pounds of ham, pepperoni recalled over possible listeria concerns How to cope with the COVID-19 surge, burnout and relatives this holiday season Federal energy regulator allows St. Louis pipeline to continue operating Pressley looking for whoever ‘borrowed’ her Mariah Carey Christmas album DOJ officially closes investigation into Emmett Till killing for second time: CNN Jussie Smollett takes the stand in his own defense Master the modern virtual work world with this low-priced presenter package Pentagon chief holds high-level meeting on situation in Ukraine, Russia Flynn, McEnany and Trump’s personal assistant granted delays by Jan. 6 committee How do we fight climate change while global energy demand soars? Scientists invent 3D-printed vaccine you can administer yourself Sidney Powell nonprofit raised nearly $15M after Trump lost election: report Dictionary.com names ‘allyship’ word of the year Could Viagra be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease? Elon Musk says no one over 70 should be allowed in office Michigan teacher suspended for ‘insensitive’ comments to students after school shooting Health expert describes where a COVID-19 surge could happen next The omicron variant is another excuse for government meddling Microsoft disrupts Chinese hacking group targeting organizations in dozens of countries Cuomo quits radio show to ‘focus on what comes next’ Biden administration seeks review of Trump-era approval of water pipeline First straight male contestant to appear on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Tracker shows 100 great white sharks down the East Coast GOP Rep. Clyde racks up $33K in mask fines Ford now aiming for March return to office Tehran won’t tolerate a reset with Washington — but will take a deal Dole to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda Billionaire investor says he ‘sloppily answered’ question about human rights abuses in China Judge blocks Spicer, Vought bid to return to Naval Academy board Biden points to drug prices in call for Senate social spending vote Romney praises Biden’s boycott of Beijing Olympics Malala Yousafzai urges US to take action for Afghan women and girls A beloved gray wolf’s historic, thousand-mile journey comes to tragic end We must learn from the Afghanistan experience — starting with the withdrawal Man charged with harassing judge overseeing trial in Daunte Wright killing House to vote on Uyghur bill amid diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics Tunnels near Anne Frank memorial defaced with antisemitic graffiti To save our healthcare system, we must think beyond doctors and nurses Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on costs of prescription drugs Israel tightening cyber exports after scandals Extremely rare footage captured of giant phantom jellyfish Standing kills your feet. Heal them with this lower leg massager, now 50% off on Amazon. Call of Duty game testers plan walkout over layoffs Family asks for better treatment for Maxwell as trial stretches on DC attorney general urges court to hear Facebook hate speech case Illegal drugs being used in British Parliament buildings: report Paul McCartney reveals the Beatles were first all about the money Pablo Escobar’s 80 ‘cocaine hippos’ are wreaking havoc on a fragile ecosystem Can the US military recover its reputation? Three more hostages released by Haitian gang, says missionary group Trump says matchup between Perdue and Kemp will be ‘interesting,’ stops short of endorsement NBA’s Kanter Freedom calls out Jeremy Lin for silence on China DOJ sues over Texas’s redistricting plan White House announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics Tom Brady announces new NFT collection Assisted suicide pod approved for use in Switzerland New analysis finds Trump in close contact with 500 people after positive COVID-19 test CDFIs have proven they’re the right tool to help small business, let’s give them what they need to do the job Cuomo absent from SiriusXM radio show following firing from CNN Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies of heart attack Washington Post opinion section chief Fred Hiatt dies at 66 North Carolina appeals court stops candidate filings amid lawsuit over new districts Bipartisan senators earmark $3 billion to support democracies globally Demand Justice launches ad campaign backing Biden nominee who drew GOP pushback Poll: 83 percent of voters likely to take COVID-19 treatments if available Tennis federation has no plans to suspend events in China amid Peng Shuai concerns New study says China controlled its weather this summer Ukraine president says troops capable of fighting off potential Russian attack Brewery responds to Lt Gov’s anti-LGBTQ+ slurs with new ‘fabulous’ fundraiser The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Schumer remains confident in Christmas deadline for Biden agenda National Weather Service warns of possible ‘catastrophic flooding’ in Hawaii Blinken: Convictions in Myanmar ‘further affronts to democracy and justice’ Our laws cannot allow public schools to shield sexual predators New study finds world’s strongest ocean current speeding up Pandemic foils fight against malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: WHO Regulators investigating financing of Trump’s new media company 17 Democratic state AGs back challenge to Florida voting limits Over $150 million stolen by hackers from cryptocurrency exchange BitMart Why should Putin invade, when Ukraine can be destroyed from within — with help from its ‘friends’? New study says Americans experienced rise in blood pressure during pandemic New Democrat Coalition chair: Senate should pass bill before expanded child tax credit expires ICE doctor may have performed unwanted hysterectomies to defraud DHS Prosecutor: School officials had legal ground to search Michigan suspect’s backpack, locker Mountain climber may keep treasure of jewels from a 50-year-old plane crash What America’s Thinking: December 6, 2021 Democrats ramp up talks with parliamentarian on Biden spending bill World’s best cookbook named in Paris The Cassandra forecast: Biden’s 2022 global war Restaurant apologizes for asking officers to leave because staffers were uncomfortable with their weapons Civil rights groups urge Schumer to pass House-approved social spending bill Black women leaders are determined to be among the ranks of governors Former DC National Guard official accuses generals of lying about Capitol riot Endangered whale survives multiple dangerous encounters to give birth Biden administration proposes lightbulb efficiency rule, reversing Trump Maryland health department hit by cyberattack Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150B Is the US capable of thinking strategically? Biden administration unveils first anti-corruption plan Rising: December 6, 2021 Vermont Lt. Gov. launches bid for US House Bob Dole: A great leader of the ‘Greatest Generation’ Trump draws attention with admission he ‘fired Comey’ People in pro-Trump areas nearly three times more likely to die from COVID-19: NPR analysis Perdue announces bid for Georgia governor, setting up primary against Kemp Bob Dole: heroic, prickly and effective Biden’s proposals spark phase 2 of supply chain crisis Trump moves to boost Ted Budd in North Carolina Senate race Fauci calls signs from South Africa on omicron ‘encouraging’ All-white jury votes to convict Black defendant in room with Confederate flag, new trial ordered Max Rose launches another run for Congress Trump came in contact with 500 people between first positive test and hospitalization: report We need to normalize rapid testing for unmasked gatherings Russia records first omicron case New York mayor announces vaccine mandate for private-sector employers Kremlin labels ties with US ‘lamentable’ ahead of Biden-Putin call Bob Dole’s exceptional life was an example for Washington to follow Justin Bieber performs at Saudi race despite calls for boycott Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison China will regret weaponizing sports China warns of ‘firm countermeasures’ if US stages diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics COVID-19 vaccine creator warns next pandemic could be worse As democracy withers, Bob Dole and other American soldiers must be remembered HHS wants to return to shadow lawmaking — it should not Biden returns restores tradition, returning to Kennedy Center Honors The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Omicron tests vaccines; Bob Dole dies at 98 This week: Congress poised to go into December overtime Democrats see Christmas goal slipping away Juan Williams: GOP infighting is a gift for Democrats Activists preparing for midterms with abortion as a key issue ‘What’s going to happen next?’: Businesses brace for omicron