The Hill Articles: February 2, 2021

Georgia secretary of state opens investigation into Lin Wood over illegal voting allegations Schiff lobbying Newsom to be appointed California AG: reports Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lies in honor in Rotunda Biden pays respects to fallen Capitol Police officer Sicknick Progressives target Manchin, Sinema with new PAC Manhattan DA mulls prosecuting Bannon after Trump pardon: report Greene’s future on House committees in limbo after GOP meeting Grenell congratulates Buttigieg on becoming second openly gay Cabinet member Romney: Disingenuous to criticize Democrats after big spending under Trump Pro-Trump influencer blasts Sephora after it cuts ties GOP lawmaker pushes measure to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs panel House adopts fines for lawmakers who don’t comply with metal detectors White House says Space Force work will continue Manchin warns against Democratic-only coronavirus relief bill US payroll agency targeted by Chinese hackers: report On The Money: Biden calls Dems, urges big COVID bill | Biden’s SEC pick sidelined as GameStop drama unfolds | Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO Watch live: Officer Brian Sicknick lies in honor at the Capitol Rotunda Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief ousts hundreds from advisory panels | Defense pick discusses Trump transition hurdles | Aircraft carrier returning home after 10-month deployment Georgia state GOP senators drop multiple bills that could make it harder to vote Bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes bill to lift rule putting major financial burden on USPS Poll: Voters say stimulus checks should be prioritized in COVID-19 relief bill To stabilize education, governors need more flexibility House Democrats press Biden over vaccine distribution for people of color Biden on immigration orders: ‘I’m eliminating bad policy’ Hillicon Valley: Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO | Officials applaud confirmation of Mayorkas as DHS secretary | Uber to purchase alcohol delivery service Drizly House Republicans gear up for conference meeting amid party civil war Gulf grows between GOP’s McConnell, McCarthy Overnight Energy:  Automakers withdraw from litigation over California vehicle emissions standard |Senate confirms Buttigieg as Transportation secretary | Republicans introduce long shot bill to circumvent Biden on Keystone XL State, federal delays prevented delivery of $17.6B in jobless benefits: study What the Capitol siege means for the future of security clearances Newsmax anchor walks away from Mike Lindell interview after he won’t drop fraud claims Five takeaways from Trump impeachment trial briefs Overnight Health Care: Biden calls Democrats, urges big COVID-19 relief bill | White House says some COVID-19 vaccines will be sent direct to pharmacies | Line cooks, agriculture workers at highest risk of COVID-19 death Biden offers condolences to families of FBI agents killed in Florida Officials applaud confirmation of Mayorkas as DHS secretary over cybersecurity concerns A lofty but critical cybersecurity dream that must turn into reality Aircraft carrier to return home after 10-month deployment monitoring Iran Court rules Indiana courthouse can display nativity scene Alejandro Mayorkas becomes first immigrant to lead Department of Homeland Security Exxon, BP announce billions in losses for 2020 Medicare expansion is a discount compared to ObamaCare Democrats blast Facebook over anti-vaccine pages Chadwick Boseman posthumously nominated for NAACP awards Twitter suspends MyPillow account after election fraud tweets GameStop shares fall 60 percent as Reddit-driven short squeeze loses steam A real ‘full-scale, wartime strategy’ to fight the pandemic Netherlands extends lockdown, curfew at least a month DOJ, FBI pressed by Senate Judiciary for answers on Capitol Hill riot Nashville opens museum memorializing history of Black music Elon Musk could start implanting computer chips in humans’ brains this year Senate Democrats take first step toward big COVID-19 bill Author Jelani Memory’s must-read children’s books for Black History Month A public servant’s advice to the incoming administration: listen to K.I.S.S. Biden calls Democrats, urges big COVID-19 relief bill Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO Chip Roy ‘saddened’ by Ocasio-Cortez’s experience of sexual assault, but remains firm on calling for her apology Moderna wants to increase amount of coronavirus vaccine in each vial Republicans introduce long shot bill to circumvent Biden on Keystone XL Warren to join Finance panel overseeing taxes, health care Leaders of Florida town declare first week of February ‘Donald J. Trump week’ The care economy as an infrastructure investment Progressive group’s poll finds Trump underwater in Texas after riot Romney: GOP ‘should have nothing to do with’ Marjorie Taylor Greene  Why faith leaders like me are taking on anti-LGBTQ discrimination Democrats reintroduce bill aimed at curbing school discrimination What America’s Thinking: February 02, 2021 Biden administration moves to free up $1.3 billion in funding for Puerto Rico College student buys video games for children’s hospital with part of GameStop earnings Biden admin ‘deeply concerned’ by Russian court sentencing of Navalny The dangers of the Department of Interior’s radio system National Park Service to require mask-wearing at all parks, federal buildings Defense secretary removes hundreds of advisory board members in sweeping review Barack Obama to Michelle: ‘I understand completely why you are a fashion icon’ Oklahoma shooting leaves five children, one adult dead Senate confirms Biden’s DHS pick after GOP delay White House to supply 1M additional vaccine doses to pharmacies by next week: report Democrats offer resolution denouncing white supremacists ahead of Trump trial Kroger closing two stores after city orders higher pandemic pay for workers Atlanta fans ejected after argument with LeBron James Cuomo adds NY restaurant workers to vaccine priority list See Nike’s cool new ‘hands-free sneaker’ Rep Jim Clyburn pushes investigation into COVID-19 outbreaks at giant meatpacking plants For transgender Americans, Biden’s order is only the beginning Warren slams nursing home chain over exec bonuses amid pandemic Ocasio-Cortez’s story of Capitol riot earns praise, raises questions Democrats offer bill to provide tax relief to unemployment recipients Scott Gottlieb says broken COVID-19 testing system won’t be fixed until fall Mysterious California sea lion deaths linked to man-made chemicals US cities undercount their emissions by 18 percent: study Deputy Defense secretary nominee: Transition obstruction created hurdles for Pentagon budget Dolly Parton on COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I’m not going to jump the line just because I could’ Lobbying world The United States still needs the Equality Act Five ways governments have handled COVID-19 misinformation Senate panel advances Vilsack nomination to head Agriculture Dept. Watch live: Top Senate Democrats speak with reporters Senate has to confront sworn duty with critical second impeachment Ulta Beauty will double Black-owned brands in its stores, invest $25M in diversity initiatives Localizing the green energy revolution Alleged Capitol rioter’s defense says he was ‘inspired by’ Trump Manchin backs budget reconciliation for relief bill but with a warning Hawaii GOP chairwoman resigns after party’s controversial QAnon tweets Navalny sentenced to 2.5 years in prison House Republicans urge Senate to block vote on Commerce secretary over Huawei NY man tackled by police on camera during BLM protests announces run for sheriff Two major teachers’ unions call on GOP leadership to remove Greene from Education Committee READ: Trump defense team’s response to impeachment case Fish and Wildlife Service defends gray wolf delisting from endangered list Manchin says he doesn’t support raising minimum wage to $15 per hour Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional in laying out defense Watch live: Biden signs executive orders on immigration Reclaiming American leadership in AI and data science Warren presses Robinhood chief on decision to halt GameStop purchases Amazon agrees to pay $62 million to settle drivers’ tip case Senate confirms Buttigieg as Transportation secretary Michelle Obama thanks Jill Biden for fresh veggies from White House garden she planted Missouri newspaper urges Hawley, Blunt to ‘bring Trump to justice’ GOP congressman: Army must push FBI, Congress for more specifics on Capitol threats White House announces some COVID-19 vaccines will be sent directly to pharmacies The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden to sign immigration executive orders Alexei Navalny’s challenge to the Biden administration Biden, Yellen to brief Senate Democrats Tuesday Analysis: Biden plan would provide more taxpayers stimulus checks than GOP’s Police arrest man who wore jacket with company name, number during Capitol riot OMB nominee gets hearing on Feb. 9 Amanda Gorman is an inspiration as she overcomes speech and auditory processing challenges Intercept bureau chief: Schumer will hold firm on COVID-19 aid to avoid primary COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic Investigative reporter says Amazon worker’s death raises questions of COVID-19 safety protocols Watch live: White House holds press briefing Our nation has never fully agreed on much, but it hasn’t always torn itself apart Study shows UK coronavirus variant with potentially vaccine-resistant mutation US triggers sanctions on Myanmar by calling military takeover a coup Some NFL fans think this year’s Super Bowl winner doesn’t count because of COVID-19 Facebook bans Myanmar national military TV network page 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for UK health workers dies of COVID-19 Line cooks, agriculture workers at highest risk of COVID-19 death: study Criminalize threats to public officials Automakers withdraw from litigation over California vehicle emissions standard Tesla recalling 135,000 vehicles to fix touch screens Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals she’s a sexual assault survivor while discussing Capitol insurrection Tesla is recalling 135,000 of its cars Porter describes sheltering with Ocasio-Cortez during Capitol riot: ‘She said, ‘I just hope I get to be a mom” With more contagious variants surging, experts warn it’s time to change how you wear masks Schumer lays groundwork for moving COVID-19 relief Virginia GOP state senator sues after being censured by colleagues Yang tests positive for coronavirus Two FBI agents fatally shot while serving warrant in Florida Robinhood CEO to Elon Musk: No ‘shadiness’ in halted GameStop trades Ted Cruz says ‘Avengers,’ ‘Watchmen’ make ‘rabid environmentalists’ the bad guys Wikipedia launches code of conduct to combat harassment, false information DCCC ad campaign takes aim at House Republicans over QAnon Support for the Russian people is support for our national security Watch live: Biden DHS nominee confirmation vote Lindsey Graham comes to Liz Cheney’s defense Just 5.4 percent of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 were Black, but data is lacking: CDC CNN’s Gupta ‘stunned’ Cuomo said he doesn’t trust health experts Cesar Millan offers Biden advice on White House dogs Civilian control keeps America’s military ahead societal norms Rising: February 2, 2021 READ: Democrats say Trump incited mob in impeachment brief Trump, former impeachment lawyer argued over fees: report Impeachment managers say Trump conduct demands conviction Watch live: Senate holds confirmation vote for Pete Buttigieg Spin instructor apologizes for calling herself educator to get vaccine People say Facebook biggest source of misinformation: poll Xi Jinping steps up the pressure on Biden — will Kim Jong Un join the fray? Washington state officials warn providers offering VIP vaccine access Dow jumps 600 as GameStop frenzy recedes Uber to purchase alcohol delivery service Drizly Swedish health officials won’t recommend AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 65 Impossible Foods cutting prices on plant-based patties Video of woman exercising with Myanmar coup taking place behind her goes viral Pennsylvania secretary of state resigns over ballot initiative error Biden nixes Trump’s last-minute move to remove aluminum tariffs on UAE Pass the rescue bill — with or without Republicans Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team briefing Judge halts return to in-person classes for some Minneapolis teachers Olympic organizers say Tokyo Games will happen ‘no matter what’ Back to the future: America must renew its commitment to scientific inquiry Chicago teachers to continue teaching remotely amid threats of strike Whitmer wants attorneys in Michigan election challenge suit disbarred Russian COVID-19 vaccine is 91.6 percent effective in study Boost your body, mind, and soul with amazing savings on this app bundle Get a secure, anonymous phone line for life at nearly 90% off A hungry America needs new food for thought Study: One dose of vaccine may be enough for people who had COVID-19 Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil virtually predicts six more weeks of winter Lawmakers in Myanmar say they are under house arrest Budowsky: Warning to Biden: fix the deadly vaccine shortage Former San Diego mayor running for governor in California The Biden administration needs an energy reality check Man facing federal charges in attack on Capitol officer who suffered concussion Feehery: Reconciliation won’t bring reconciliation Press: Memo to McCarthy: ‘Cut the crap’ Biden eyeing Rahm Emanuel for ambassador role: report Dolly Parton says she turned down medal from Trump administration twice Not enough evidence in preliminary inquiry for charges in Ashli Babbitt’s death: reports The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden, GOP senators begin talks; Dems push ahead McCarthy seeks shift from party’s civil war Pressure builds on Manchin to back Biden relief bill Biden’s SEC pick sidelined as GameStop drama unfolds Democrats begin drag-out budget process to pass COVID-19 relief Former cyber chief pushes for renewed focus on combating disinformation The Memo: Ohio Dem says many in party ‘can’t understand’ working-class concerns Democrats face tough odds in race for Ohio Senate seat Bottom line Biden immigration orders include family unification task force