The Hill Articles: February 11, 2021

FBI arrests two Kentucky men associated with the ‘Boogaloo Bois’ Lincoln Project announces review of co-founder’s tenure following harassment allegations NRCC finance chair: Republicans who voted for Trump impeachment will not be penalized Washington Post economics reporter: Federal Reserve counters arguments that Biden’s COVID-19 plan is too big Marijuana legalization advocate: ‘This could be a priority for Congress’ More than 9,000 COVID-19 patients were released to NY nursing homes: report Airlines can now pick their own Atlantic routes thanks to the pandemic, saving fuel Blinken, UN head share first call after US rejoins Climate Accords, WHO GOP senators met with Trump’s impeachment team to talk strategy Judge sides with Britney Spears in latest court battle against her father Harris sidesteps impeachment question, says priority is getting country ‘back on its feet’ GOP senators praise impeachment managers but say Trump will be acquitted ND House passes bill barring trans youth from teams that match their gender identity Portman, Whitehouse say COVID-19 is complicating opioid addiction fight Dave Ramsey on stimulus checks: ‘If $600 or $1,400 changes your life, you were pretty much screwed already’ Miami Mayor proposes resolution offering to pay employees in bitcoin Facebook oversight board received 9,000 comments on Trump suspension case On The Money: House panel advances portion of relief package that includes $1,400 checks | Study: Boosted jobless benefits did little to discourage unemployed from finding jobs Trump was much sicker with COVID-19 than previously reported, report says Charges dropped against Buffalo officers who pushed 75-year-old protester Interior Department to hold consultations with tribal leaders in March Overnight Health Care: Biden says US will have enough doses to vaccinate every American by July | Fauci thinks widespread vaccine distribution might be available as soon as April | Long-awaited CDC guidelines on reopening schools coming tomorrow Hillicon Valley: Chip order inbound | Biden asks for more time on WeChat | New IoT bill introduced The Memo: Punish Trump or risk a repeat, warn Democrats Managers seek to make GOP think twice about Trump acquittal Diversity in police force may lead to better treatment of people of color: study Conservative House Republican welcomes Clark as chief of US Chamber Utah schools end program to read kids more books on diversity after parent outrage Police dashcam captures mom tackling man accused of peeping into home Chicago police officer charged with attempted murder in shooting Biden administration has secured 200M additional vaccine doses promised last month For Trump voters, comes the reckoning CNN’s Cuomo knocks Cruz for breast milk tweet during impeachment: ‘Do your damn job’ Shell says its oil production and carbon emissions have peaked as it takes steps toward net-zero emissions Oldest US bank BNY Mellon to hold Bitcoin for clients Overnight Defense: Air Force joins Army and Navy in rooting out extremism | Biden axes Trump emergency order for border wall Overnight Energy: Biden administration reverses Trump changes it says ‘undermined’ conservation program | Biden administration delays Trump rule allowing companies to pay less money for drilling on federal lands COVID-19 recovery is the time for free college House panel advances portion of relief package that includes $1,400 checks Biden eyes plan to replace Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy Judge rejects new warrant for Rittenhouse Biden says US will have enough doses to vaccinate every American by July Impeachment managers wrap case with new warning on Trump 90-year-old man spent $10,000 on ads complaining about AT&T internet service New York state warns hospitals they must vaccinate staff before elderly: report US home prices rose 15 percent in fourth quarter Stop COVID unemployment benefits for prisoners and recoup billions in fraud Trump’s condition during hospitalization was worse than acknowledged: NYT PETA demands probe of ‘cruel’ experiment on monkeys in China Biden’s climate task force has first meeting  Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions announces Bayard Rustin biopic Denver replaced its police with health care workers to respond to mental health cases Repealing the AUMF is Biden’s opportunity to end the ‘forever wars’ Twitter permanently suspends ‘Project Veritas’ group Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to allow for increased use of internet-connected devices Researchers teach pigs to use computer joysticks, say they have intelligence to be tapped MLB releases opening-day schedule ahead of planned full season Microsoft urges US to ‘copy’ Australian push to make tech giants pay for news English soccer heads call on Zuckerberg, Dorsey to address racism on their platforms Senators press Treasury to prioritize Tubman $20 redesign Kevin McCarthy defends son’s wedding amid COVID-19 surge in California The concerning immigration policy taking place under President Biden Senators show signs of fatigue on third day of Trump trial No signs of demand for witnesses in Trump trial Barriers at Trump Tower come down after more than 4 years Air Force leaders announce new review of extremism in service Bloomberg announces newsroom layoffs Democrats argue Trump will incite violence again White House: ‘No decisions’ made on domestic travel restrictions Architect of the Capitol considering display on Jan. 6 riot EPA sued by environmental groups over Trump-era smog rule Officials: Barr blocked officer plea deal in George Floyd death China adds sleep hours to school evaluations to fight sleep deprivation crisis among children How a DNA database can reunite migrant families Castro: U.S. adversaries using riot to undermine democracy abroad KKK member gets more than three years for driving into BLM protesters DC health says UK, South African COVID-19 strains detected Ossoff presses Biden’s budget nominee on HBCU funding Justice Department opens probe into GameStop trades: report Meghan Markle wins privacy case against British tabloid Boomers must lead the charge to electric vehicles Khanna calls for further action from Biden on Yemen Advice for health and racial equity advocates: get back to the grassroots Utah rejects sex education classes that would teach consent Spokane synagogue vandalized with swastikas, Holocaust memorial damaged Biden to sign executive order addressing chip shortage Poll: Majority support Democrats using budget reconciliation to pass coronavirus relief Video shows rioters calling Capitol Police ‘traitors’ Missouri newspaper hammers Hawley and Blunt: ‘Embarrassment to the state’ Competing with China: the ‘Harding way’ or the ‘harder way’? Marquis Who’s Who presents their inaugural African American Catalysts for Change list Poll shows disturbing level of support for political violence Bumble dating app makes Wall Street debut, CEO becomes one of few female billionaires CBO projects $1.2 trillion average deficits through 2031 Prosecutors charge five people associated with Proud Boys over Capitol riot Joe Biden and his team could soon face the first test with North Korea FBI asks for help in identifying rioter amid impeachment trial Ohio businessman Mike Gibbons steps down from super PAC as he weighs Senate bid Biden to speak at virtual Munich Security Conference event Utah bill to teach consent in sex ed classes rejected in committee Federal political committees, campaigns lost $2.7M to theft, fraud in last cycle: report Study shows anti-inflammatory drug reduces risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients Orlando seeking tourists with first ad campaign since pandemic crippled industry House managers use Montana governor’s assault in impeachment arguments GOP New Hampshire lawmaker heard on Zoom calling female colleague a ‘bitch’ CDC says if you’re vaccinated you can skip COVID-19 quarantines NY Times should focus on great journalism, not on ‘wokeness’ Biden officials ask court to hit pause on Trump’s move to ban WeChat GOP senators say trial could wrap as soon as Saturday Taylor Swift announces rerecording of album ‘Fearless’ after losing its masters CDC to share school reopening guidelines on Friday Progressive groups call on Pelosi, Schumer to prioritize women in COVID-19 relief package What America’s Thinking: February 11, 2021 Watch live: Biden speaks to NIH staff Mexican president says migrants shouldn’t think ‘doors are open’ under Biden Pompeo spent $10K on engraved pens for guests at ‘Madison Dinners’: CREW COVID shows US needs stronger legislation for effective public health agencies House GOP campaign arm rolls out new leadership team China bars the airing of BBC World News DeSantis defends maskless crowds after Buccaneers win amid COVID-19 concerns Boosted jobless benefits did little to discourage workers from finding jobs: study Biden to redirect $42.4M in aid to Myanmar, sanction key military figures Pelosi says Biden address will come after coronavirus relief Biden administration reverses Trump changes it says ‘undermined’ conservation program The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Republicans privately discuss trial votes To address global fragility, we must start locally CNN’s Brianna Keilar to replace Alisyn Camerota as co-host of ‘New Day’: report Bill Gates, who predicted the pandemic, names the next two monster disasters that could shake our world Grocery store worker slapped after asking customer to wear mask, video shows New database tracks police use of force in these five cities Scientists shocked by unsafe levels of air pollution in US subway systems Why eliminating discrimination does not end segregation Ex-staffer kills himself outside Texas lawmaker’s house Computer programmer downloaded key impeachment videos as Parler went offline 4 out of 10 American deaths last year could have been avoided says a new analysis Putin takes aim at a news company funded by Congress: How will US respond? Pelosi: Officers who protected Capitol will get Congressional Gold Medal Biden says ‘some minds’ may be changed by video from Trump impeachment trial Pressley responds to Twitter user suggesting she ‘wear a weave’: ‘Nope!’ Prosecutors say militia leader was looking to be ‘activated’ by Trump ahead of Capitol riot Biden meets with bipartisan senators to discuss potential infrastructure bill Biden administration delays Trump rule allowing companies to pay less money for drilling on federal lands LIVE COVERAGE: Democrats conclude case against Trump Fauci: April should be ‘open season’ for vaccinations Trial Day 3: Democrats to highlight Trump’s ‘lack of remorse’ for Capitol riot Florida man pleads guilty to using PPP loans to purchase Lamborghini Robert F. Kennedy Jr. banned from Instagram over anti-vaccination posts Biden can’t rebuild America with outdated technology Tennessee governor says transgender athletes ‘destroy women’s sports’ Senate panel advances Biden’s education and labor secretary picks Michigan Democrats call on state Republican to resign over riot remarks 6 dead, dozens injured after Texas freeway pileup Biden terminates Trump emergency order used to construct border wall Lisa Cook draws support from White House officials for Fed board: report Watch live: White House news briefing President Biden must compromise or lose Rising: February 11, 2021 GoFundMe CEO urges Congress to pass more relief: We were not meant for ‘basic needs’ Biden’s good intentions really say ‘Let them eat cake’ Lancet report faults Trump for ‘avoidable’ coronavirus deaths Watch live: Day 3 of the second impeachment trial of Trump Los Angeles stadium vaccine site to close over massive shortages House impeachment case is great politics but bad constitutional law Mastercard to support cryptocurrencies NBA star describes coronavirus battle: ‘A lot of scary nights’ Trump DOJ officials sought to block search of Giuliani records: report Markets inch up after record close Shell unveils plans for emissions cuts Wall Street Journal: Trump might be acquitted, but won’t live down ‘disgraceful conduct’ Biden has a choice that could make or break him Watch live: Schumer, Ossoff, Warnock outline COVID-19 relief plan Weekly jobless claims dip slightly after major upward revision Death of a Lebanese David Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. banned from Instagram Tuberville says he told Trump about Pence’s evacuation during Capitol riot The GOP senators likely to vote for Trump’s conviction Court halts Alabama execution CDC: Fully vaccinated people don’t need to quarantine after COVID exposure Rooting out extremism in the military is a tall task — but a necessary one Iran producing uranium metal in violation of pact: report Grow your stock market skills with huge savings on this 10-course education bundle Buy, flip, and sell properties with this $40 Mashvisor membership Biden wants to boost the EITC for workers without dependent children — What does the research say? AstraZeneca says vaccines against new variants may take six months to produce The essential role of DHS in the economic recovery from COVID-19 Tokyo Olympics chief expected to resign after sexist remarks Federal agency to crack down on LGBTQ housing discrimination We need action on environmental equity — not just words The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by TikTok – New video of riot unnerves many senators McConnell not pressuring GOP to acquit Trump Poll: Trump maintains strong support in Kentucky amid impeachment trial Biden raises hopes for new course to jump-start rapid COVID-19 tests Grijalva hopes to work with Haaland to ‘repair’ Interior Georgia GOP seeks to tighten voting rules after spate of losses New Mexico legislature advancing bipartisan redistricting reform