The Hill Articles: February 28, 2021

Sacha Baron Cohen calls out ‘danger of lies, hate and conspiracies’ in Golden Globes speech Chadwick Boseman’s wife delivers tearful speech while accepting actor’s posthumous Golden Globes award Biden offers support to union organizing efforts Jane Fonda says Hollywood ‘afraid’ to address its own diversity issues Minneapolis hiring local influencers to dispel misinformation during Derek Chauvin trial Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is ‘something you do’ Senate Democrats nix ‘Plan B’ on minimum wage hike Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress Ruffalo: Americans should come together to ‘turn a page on the cruel past of this nation’ Illinois Republican’s husband denies ties to militia group despite truck decal Kavanaugh dismays conservatives by dodging pro-Trump election lawsuits Fey, Poehler swipe at lack of diversity in Golden Globes monologue Five takeaways from CPAC 2021 New super PAC aims to support lawmakers who voted to impeach or convict Trump Cuomo apologizes over allegations, calls for NY AG to tap lawyer for independent probe A party of ideas, not a cult of personality Trump tears into Biden, GOP critics in first post-presidency speech Trump calls on Republicans to ‘get rid’ of Cheney, other GOP critics Trump tells fans to get vaccinated during CPAC address News outlets diverge over airing Trump’s CPAC speech Trump shows he holds stranglehold on GOP, media in CPAC barnburner Trump teases another White House bid in CPAC speech Trump rules out starting a new party: ‘Fake news’ CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine China traps the US into negotiations, then breaks its promises UK school children to be provided with COVID-19 test kits as part of reopening Experts advise against pope’s trip to Iraq amid pandemic NBA calls off Raptors, Bulls game amid COVID-19 challenges Pompeo: Release of Khashoggi report by Biden admin ‘reckless’ Foreign perpetrators among fraudsters shamming state’s unemployment systems Applying Operation Warp Speed to ultra rare diseases New York AG says Cuomo statement is not sufficient for independent investigation Trump wins CPAC straw poll with 55 percent Brazilian capital enters two-week coronavirus lockdown CDC panel endorses emergency use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Israel will give COVID-19 vaccine to Palestinian laborers WWII-era plane flies over Captain Tom Moore’s funeral service Budget delay is the enemy of defense Fire, vandalism at Buddhist temple in Los Angeles under investigation Senate mulls changes to $1.9 trillion coronavirus bill DOJ appealing ruling that eviction moratorium is unconstitutional Golden Globes diversity critic Ava DuVernay named presenter at awards show It’s time to acknowledge the valuable role of direct support professionals in our communities Watch live: Trump speaks at CPAC Senate Democrat: Saudi relationship being ‘recalibrated’ Cuomo asks New York AG to appoint independent attorney to investigate sexual harassment claims Dozens of pro-democracy activists charged in Hong Kong Fighting America’s twin wars on COVID-19 and contempt Ocasio-Cortez: Detailed sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo ‘painful to read’ Virginia lawmakers approve recreational marijuana use Kinzinger: GOP ‘certainly not united’ on ‘vision for the future’ Several dead as police crack down on protests in Myanmar ‘SNL’ envisions Fauci as game show host, giving winners vaccines Who killed the California dream? If you think it was liberals, think again How Medicaid can fuel the care economy NFL’s Justin Jackson praises Sanders for opposing Biden’s USDA nominee RNC chair on censures of pro-impeachment Republicans: ‘Overwhelmingly, our party agrees with each other’ Sunday shows – Trump’s reemergence, COVID-19 vaccines and variants dominate CPAC, all-in for Trump, is not what it used to be Brown vows Democrats will ‘find a way’ to raise minimum wage Solving the climate and energy crises: Mine the Moon’s helium-3? Governors lift COVID-19 restrictions despite risks of new spike Khashoggi colleague: ‘Why are we making an alliance with a dictator?’ Fauci lays out timeline for vaccinating teens, children Warner: White House should ‘keep open additional sanctions’ against Saudi crown prince Cassidy: Trump won’t be GOP nominee in 2024 Fauci on Johnson & Johnson vaccine: ‘Just be really grateful’ Psaki: Cuomo should face ‘independent review’ over sexual harassment allegations Americans have decided to give professionals a chance Portman on Trump’s dominance of GOP: Republican Party’s policies are ‘even more popular’ Rick Scott acknowledges Biden ‘absolutely’ won fair election Fauci says vaccines still reasonably effective against new COVID-19 variants Skedaddle excuses say much about character of ‘Cancun Cruz’ LeBron James responds to criticism: ‘I would never shut up about things that are wrong’ Save nearly 40% on this NASA-inspired air purifier Get great cybersecurity for you and a friend with huge savings on this VPN lifetime subscription Keep kids entertained and engaged with great deals on these games and toys Auckland returns to lockdown to fight UK variant Protect yourself from COVID with these innovative and affordable products The persistence of falsehoods Hyatt touts ‘a highly inclusive environment’ in defense of hosting CPAC Watch live: CPAC 2021 final day Trudeau: Canadian, US border to remain closed ‘for now’ ‘SNL’ pokes fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene: They’re calling me Congress’s new ‘it’ girl The GOP’s uncertain future More states follow California’s lead on vehicle emissions standards Financial regulators home in on climate risks Mexico expected to ask Biden to share vaccines: report Sasse rebuked by Nebraska Republican Party over impeachment vote Biden brings back bipartisan meetings at the White House Trump seeks to cement hold on GOP