The Hill Articles: February 12, 2021

February 12
Capitol Police issues no confidence vote in leaders Arizona lawmaker compares non-cis people to farm animals: ‘Where do we draw the line?’ Graham’s call with Georgia’s secretary of State will be investigated: report Trump told McCarthy that rioters ‘more upset about the election than you are’: report Klippenstein says some within intelligence community questioned costs of sending National Guard to D.C. Sirota: Tanden’s past tweets were ‘distraction’ from other issues at hearing White House says it’s not looking to require COVID-19 tests before domestic flights Five-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champ dies at 24 Plaskett quips male lawmakers ‘would not have their wives in one attempt talking to her’ during impeachment trial Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt resigns Tuberville defends account of Trump call during Capitol riot Overnight Defense: Pentagon, Congress appoint panel members to rename Confederate bases | Military approves 20 more coronavirus vaccination teams The Memo: GOP senators face defining vote on Trump  Lawmakers give standing ovation for Officer Eugene Goodman Overnight Health Care: CDC calls for schools to reopen with precautions | Cuomo faces rising scrutiny over COVID-19 nursing home deaths | Biden officials move to begin rescinding Medicaid work requirements Feds probing American Express’ business, consumer card sales practices Senate passes bill to award Capitol Police officer Congressional Gold Medal Pentagon approves 20 additional COVID-19 vaccination teams Stephen King donation to elementary students will allow them to publish their own books This company is offering reparations through real estate to combat the racial wealth gap Biden officials move to begin rescinding Medicaid work requirements Andrew Johnson’s impeachment shows only conviction can thwart political ambition Cassidy’s office says he’s weighing decision on Trump vote Sanders spars with Trump attorney during trial Q&A On The Money: Yellen signals big shift on Treasury approach to climate | Amazon files preemptive lawsuit against New York AG | Senate Republicans urge SEC to block Nasdaq diversity rule Hillicon Valley: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | YouTube study | Amazon lawsuit | Trump comments Ex-Olympic swimmer Klete Keller indicted on seven charges over Capitol riot OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Court nixes Trump move to open 10 million acres to mining | Treasury will reportedly add climate czar | Manchin pushes natural gas in letter to Biden  Sanders, Trump lawyer scuffle during Q&A Cuomo faces rising scrutiny over COVID-19 nursing home deaths Trump lawyers say former president did not know Pence was in danger at the Capitol Tester to chair defense appropriations panel We know how Republicans will vote — but what do they believe? Former first lady launches ‘Office of Melania Trump’ Court nixes Trump move to open 10 million acres to mining The root cause of migration to the United States, Mr. President, is us Senate Republicans urge SEC to block Nasdaq diversity rule Key GOP senators question when Trump knew Capitol was breached Study: $1,400 stimulus checks would help 22.6 million pay bills through mid-July San Francisco sues schools over record number of suicidal students The progressive way to slash child poverty Strong words but weak response when a Biden aide breaks the rules GOP senators huddle with Trump’s team Trump lawyers center defense around attacks on Democrats CDC releases road map for phased reopening of America’s schools How we can responsibly address coronavirus relief while helping to create a better tomorrow Poll: Biden’s job approval remains steady at around 60 percent Democratic group targets GOP senators with ads ahead of impeachment vote More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given at Disneyland since it was turned into mass vaccination site President Biden: Make equitable vaccine access a national priority Poll finds Obama named best US president, Trump worst Caitlyn Jenner rules out gubernatorial run in California Bank of America promises net-zero emissions by 2050 Investment in city infrastructure is an investment in America’s future Democrats dismiss claims they misrepresented evidence during impeachment trial Democrats blast Trump team videos: ‘False equivalency’  Census to delay data delivery, jeopardizing redistricting crunch White House launches review of Guantanamo Bay prison Manchin pushes natural gas in letter to Biden  Coronavirus variant cases have doubled in US since the end of January CDC calls for schools to reopen with precautions EPA’s plan to test for lead in schools will do more harm than good Pentagon, Congress appoint panel members to rename Confederate base names ‘Convict Trump’ banner flies over Mar-a-Lago during Senate impeachment trial Let non-profits tap residual CFPB penalty funds: The time to put this money to use is now In huge boost, FDA says it will now allow Moderna to increase vaccine in each vial 100-year-old former Nazi camp guard charged with thousands of Holocaust murders The pandemic is causing a ‘tsunami’ of eating disorders, and it’s unlikely to let up Montana governor lifts state mask mandate Mississippi votes to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s teams After Disney firing, Gina Carano announces new film project with Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire What America’s Thinking: February 12, 2021 Will Republican senators rise to the occasion? Interior faces backlog of more than 5K drilling permits Trump lawyer accuses Democrats of violent rhetoric Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson: ‘I know I failed’ We need a hot start on cybersecurity White House press aide suspended for threatening Politico reporter Yellen: Treasury’s approach to climate will ‘change dramatically’ from Trump era No. 2 GOP senator suggests he’s open to censuring Trump A ‘Manhattan Project’ to address climate change The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump’s lawyers begin oral arguments, hoping for a reset How COVID-19 has helped us fight other diseases Families seek ‘line of duty’ recognition in suicides of two Capitol police officers Joint Base Andrews commander says breach ‘eroded’ public trust in security Getting Europe’s help on China Jill Biden visits DC bakery ahead of Valentine’s Day Americans will need to wear masks for ‘several, several months’ as COVID-19 vaccinations rollout, Fauci says Oath Keeper wanted to load boat with weapons for Potomac Critics of clean transportation are pushing jobs to Europe and China Democrats warn of ‘whataboutism’ ahead of Trump defense New Jersey officials blame Microsoft glitches for vaccine scheduling issues Mnuchin’s wife Louise Linton on return to Hollywood: ‘I’ve been villainized’ US is falling behind its peers in moving away from fossil fuels and tackling climate change: report Davis: The key word is ‘majority’ on Trump impeachment vote Can the sudden record-breaking explosion of sports trading cards go even higher? LIVE COVERAGE: Trial ends for day as Senate moves to vote Qualified ambassadors — not campaign donors — should represent US YouTube still pushing white supremacist videos: study Japanese panel signs off on Pfizer coronavirus vaccine approval Amazon files preemptive lawsuit against New York AG Bipartisan resolution supports Iranian public amid Biden push to reenter nuclear deal Supreme Court grants Alabama death row inmate’s request for pastor Elon Musk says he wants his new Tesla Roadster to be able to hover above the ground Daily coronavirus cases tip back over 100,000 Biden’s treatment of energy firms is no way to run a healthy economy North Carolina man charged with threatening to assassinate Biden Officials release new footage in pepper-spraying of 9-year-old: ‘You did it to yourself, hon’ Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Watch live: White House press briefing Democratic norms aren’t safe just because Biden won Rising: February 12, 2021 Majority of US workforce continues to work remotely amid coronavirus: poll Watch live: Biden meets with governors to discuss COVID relief Macron’s ‘strategic autonomy’ will not happen anytime soon San Francisco files emergency order to reopen public schools Watch live: Day 4 of the second impeachment trial of Trump Iran nuclear program presents new challenges First lady Jill Biden installs hearts on White House lawn as Valentine’s day surprise Bartiromo, Pirro, Dobbs file to dismiss Smartmatic lawsuits Groups call for YouTube boycott over Trump channel Mask mandate on airplanes: Right idea with wrong implementation Impeachment video shows Pence had ‘nuclear football’ as he moved away from Capitol riot Biden ‘anxious’ to see if Republicans ‘stand up’ in impeachment trial Top NY Republicans seek to oust Cuomo, other officials after nursing home revelations Biden’s economic team should revisit America’s pro-growth economic history Become a chess expert with these discounted grandmaster taught training bundles It is time for federal chief privacy officers Coronavirus hospitalizations hit lowest level in nearly three months Tokyo Olympics chief resigns following sexist remarks Come on, Republicans —Trump incited the mob, and it’s obvious how he did it Become a pro in public speaking and business communication with this 9-course bundle Top Cuomo aide apologized to Democrats, says ‘we froze’ in withholding COVID-19 data Nikki Haley breaks with Trump: ‘We shouldn’t have followed him’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by TikTok – Dems rest their case; verdict on Trump this weekend Even with acquittal, GOP sees trial ending Trump’s shot at future office Biden rolls out asylum system to replace Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy Trump lawyers look to avoid repeat of early trial stumbles Robert F. Kennedy Jr. anti-vaccine posts test tech crackdown pledge Majority of Kentuckians disapprove of McConnell’s job in Senate