The Hill Articles: February 1, 2021

10 arrested in Olympia hotel takeover demanding pandemic housing for homeless Ocasio-Cortez says she is survivor of sexual assault while recounting riot Graham shoots down request for Merrick Garland confirmation hearing Feb. 8 Trump lawyer to make First Amendment case at impeachment trial Southern Poverty Law Center reports a decline in the number of ‘hate groups’ Biden faces crossroads on virus relief bill Bloomberg: More Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine than have tested positive Airline employees applaud new federal mask mandate North Carolina to stop issuing Confederate flag license plates Biden, GOP senators agree to more COVID-19 talks after ‘excellent’ meeting Tim Ryan planning to declare run for Ohio Senate seat by March: NYT Biden administration asks court to halt litigation on California emissions waiver, methane rollback Rochester suspends police officers involved in pepper-spraying 9-year-old girl McConnell says Taylor Greene’s embrace of conspiracy theories a ‘cancer’ On The Money: Schumer vows Senate will take up ‘bold’ coronavirus bill, rejecting GOP offer | GOP senators, Biden send positive vibes after long WH meeting Finding common ground on stopping the next pandemic Michigan county prosecutor dismissing all charges related to violating Whitmer’s COVID-19 orders Overnight Defense: Biden warns of sanctions after Myanmar coup | Biden asks Supreme Court to cancel border wall arguments | Dem urges screening of troops’ social media Hillicon Valley: Robinhood raises $2.4 billion over weekend after GameStop fury | New State Dept. cyber bureau stirs concern | Intel agency warns of threats from China collecting sensitive US health data Two-handed bipartisanship — the remedy for political tribalism CDC issues guidelines on attending Super Bowl celebrations amid coronavirus pandemic S&P: Biden coronavirus relief proposal would restore economy by summer Fallen Capitol Police officer to lie in honor in Rotunda CDC report says 62 percent of nursing home workers refused COVID-19 vaccines OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Court tosses Trump EPA’s ‘secret science’ rule | Biden signals major shift on regulations | Exxon, Chevron discussed merger last year: report Activist group places billboard on George Floyd’s death near entrance to DC Artists unveil massive Juneteenth mural in town where holiday began Intel agency warns of threats from China collecting sensitive US health data DHS encourages vaccination regardless of immigration status Overnight Health Care: White House awards $230M to ramp up at-home test | Schumer vows Senate will take up ‘bold’ coronavirus bill | Biden officials defend two-dose strategy amid fears of variants Can Lebanon avert its slow death? Durbin to Graham: ‘Regrettable’ no hearing so far for Garland Judge orders ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader held without bail over Capitol riot charge An early test for the Biden administration’s approach to China at the WTO Google agrees to pay $2.6M to end discrimination probe Democrats moving swiftly to remove Greene from committees Wisconsin woman meets her baby after giving birth while in COVID-19 coma Despite a pandemic and recession, most Americans found a way to give back in 2020 CNN’s John King becomes first overseas host nominated for British TV award Netflix reportedly producing film on GameStop stock surge starring Noah Centineo Robinhood raises $2.4 billion over weekend after GameStop fury If GOP blocks Biden’s COVID rescue plan, America’s working poor will suffer Lawmakers urge IRS to boost outreach about tax credits for low-income Americans Harris speaks with Trudeau in first call with foreign leader as VP Biden asks Supreme Court to cancel arguments on border wall, asylum cases Senate Democrats say consideration of cannabis reforms will be a priority Complex Generics & the Prescription Drug Landscape Parkland victim’s mother urged Rep. Greene to stop saying shootings were faked Watch live: Biden meets with GOP senators to discuss coronavirus relief Unclogging the nation’s immigration court system Schumer said administration has briefed Congress on Burmese coup Poll: Biden job approval dips to 61 percent Democrats look to make Marjorie Taylor Greene the face of GOP Schumer vows Senate will take up ‘bold’ coronavirus bill, rejecting GOP offer CDC requires face masks on airlines, taxis, public transportation Environmentalists should lead the charge against electric vehicles Evan Rachel Wood accuses Marilyn Manson of abuse Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s meeting with Trump ‘soon’ in Florida Trump legal switch hints at larger problems ACLU elects Deborah Archer as first Black president Electronic waste in the US is changing ACLU elects its first Black president Facebook asking users for permission on personalized ads ahead of Apple privacy update A major COVID-tracking database is going offline Russian prosecutors seeking jail term for Navalny Missouri church leaders call for Hawley’s resignation over election claims How the National Terrorism Advisory System can rebuild DHS credibility So you want a diverse workforce? Then truly welcome people with disabilities Oregon will offer support, treatment instead of prison as the first state to decriminalize all drugs Meghan McCain urges GOP to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee Cash talks: The need for incentives in vaccine delivery Nebraska governor in quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 Poll: Half of Americans believe Senate should convict Trump in impeachment trial Two GOP legislators in Ohio want to declare annual state holiday honoring Trump Biden wants to free up Puerto Rico hurricane relief withheld under Trump This new Instagram filter lets you replace Confederate statues with monuments to John Lewis and other civil rights activists New York Post slams ‘un-American’ Biden executive order on racial equity Better Business Bureau warns against sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media Earned income tax credit is unifying alternative to hiking minimum wage US is in race against time with new COVID-19 variants already in 32 states and set to expand Court tosses Trump EPA’s ‘secret science’ rule  White House signals it does not expect breakthrough on COVID-19 relief at meeting with GOP Biden begins term with 49 percent approval, new Marist poll finds Violent crime spikes, property crime eases in pandemic What America’s Thinking: February 01, 2021 White House reviewing whether Trump should continue receiving intel briefings New evidence that Big Tech is ‘MIA’ on climate policy Psaki: We don’t miss Trump on Twitter Michael Steele considering run for governor of Maryland Roughly one-third of long-term care staff vaccinated through federal program: CDC White House says it’s been in touch with Manchin Some ‘Stop the Steal’ protesters did not vote in 2020 election: analysis Journalist Zaid Jilani reacts to CNN anchor Brian Stelter’s comments on Fox News and censorship Biden condemns military coup in Burma Punxsatawney will host Groundhog Day prediction virtually this year Funky Academic: GameStop stock surge is form of ‘civil disobedience’ Biden’s version of Green New Deal moves forward, but executive action has its limits EPA asks court to toss ‘secret science’ rule Biden officials defend two-dose strategy amid fears of variants Apple breaks Sundance record, pays $25M for movie ‘Coda,’ an acronym for Child of Deaf Adults Michelle Obama cheers kids who went viral recreating her and Barack’s inauguration outfits The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden tests GOP negotiation skills in today’s COVID relief meeting Recalibrating US strategy for peace in Afghanistan West Virginia governor urges Congress to ‘go big’ on COVID-19 relief   US joins international condemnation of military coup in Myanmar As his team goes to the Super Bowl, NFL player serves on the frontline fighting COVID-19 Almost half of Portugal’s COVID-19 deaths reported in January alone Elon Musk has wired up a monkey’s brain to play video games Biden’s task is building a better national security policy Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize White House awards $230M for over-the-counter, rapid COVID-19 tests Section of California’s famous Highway 1 falls into the Pacific Ocean Disenfranchisement on display The pros and cons of running the economy hot RNC chairwoman expresses regret over Giuliani news conference FBI: Pharmacist who sought to spoil vaccines also believes Earth is flat CBO projects December’s COVID-19 relief package to boost economy 1.5 percent Build a bridge, not a wall, between administrations on justice reform Trump’s new PAC raised millions as he sought to overturn election results US prepared to ‘stand up’ to Moscow, says secretary of State Crist leaves door open to challenging DeSantis for Florida governor Blinken: Capitol riot response ‘sends a powerful message’ to other countries George Conway on John Weaver allegations: ‘I didn’t know John very well’ Conservative claims of online censorship ‘a form of disinformation:’ study Exxon, Chevron discussed merger last year: report Blizzards wallop northeastern states Watch live: White House news briefing Bridging the rural divide Rising: February 1, 2021 Fewer hate groups identified in report that shows online shift ‘Hurricane is coming’: Expert tells America to brace for contagious new COVID-19 strain TSA authorized to fine passengers who refuse to wear masks Georgia GOP elections official: Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘an anchor on the party’ Winter storm complicates vaccine rollout across Northeast Will Senate Democrats execute the power grab they once condemned? Stock market rebounds after GameStop frenzy, steep losses Whitmer: State partially reopening ‘because of the strong position that we’re in’ Hillary Clinton urges Tim Ryan to run for Ohio Senate seat GOP senators unveil $618 billion coronavirus proposal ahead of Biden meeting The Biden administration needs a climate migration coordinator GOP group ‘Stop Stacey’ targets Abrams ahead of expected 2022 run Watch live: White House coronavirus response team holds briefing 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for UK health workers is hospitalized with coronavirus What America needs to fight the new homeland threat Speier calls for screening of service members’ social media accounts Dershowitz nominates Kushner, aide for Nobel Peace Prize Navalny’s wife fined after detention in Moscow Give your dog the best life possible by learning from these health and training classes Learn how to self-publish your own book with this $40 training Democrats will expand their Senate majority in 2022 Japan demands restoration of democracy in Myanmar We ignore the emerging markets at our peril Nintendo profits almost double on pandemic sales Former Bush officials leave GOP over failure to disown Trump: report For Biden’s climate agenda to succeed, he must start with parks Our path forward: After a year of chaos, here’s how to kick-start America’s revival The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Republicans squeeze Biden with $600 billion COVID-19 relief alternative This week: Biden, Democrats face decision point on coronavirus relief Juan Williams: GOP cowers from QAnon Biden’s push for stimulus checks sparks income eligibility debate Growing extremist threats put more pressure on Biden