The Hill Articles: February 5, 2021

Two New York Times journalists to leave amid criticism of behavior Blinken holds first call with Chinese counterpart Iowa governor rolls back state’s COVID-19 restrictions Lincoln Project co-founder Jennifer Horn leaves organization US plans to revoke terrorist designation for Houthi rebels Chamber of Commerce CEO to leave: reports New video shows Roger Stone with Oath Keepers on Jan. 6 First Muslim president elected to Harvard Law Review Fox News Media cancels Lou Dobbs’s show Claudia Tenney wins New York House race Judge tosses workers’ claims against Whole Foods over Black Lives Matter masks GOP lawmakers call for Pelosi to be fined over new screenings Poll: Majority support National Guard troops remaining in DC through March The Memo: Bad jobs report boosts Biden stimulus case Biden says Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings Judge says woman charged in Capitol riot can go on ‘work-related bonding trip’ to Mexico Biden expects minimum wage increase will be dropped from final relief bill Daines seeks to block Haaland confirmation to Interior Romney’s child benefit plan would support children during the coronavirus — and afterward Biden clears way for new WTO director following Trump block Georgia health workers seize town’s COVID-19 vaccines to stop vaccination of teachers On The Money: Biden signals he’ll move forward on COVID-19 relief without GOP | Economy adds 49K jobs in January | Minimum wage push sparks Democratic divisions UN names Mike Bloomberg special envoy for climate change Overnight Health Care: Biden to use Defense Production Act to boost tests, gloves and vaccine supplies | Pentagon approves over 1,000 personnel to help FEMA with vaccinations | CDC study: Mask mandates reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations COVID, Barley and a most unusual Australia-China trade war Many people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic have found new, higher-paying positions GOP lawmakers fined $5,000 for bypassing House security screenings Hillicon Valley: Democratic senators unveil bill to reform Section 230 | Labor board denies Amazon request to delay local union vote | Robinhood lifts restrictions on GameStop, other stocks OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Air Force launches probe into Andrews access | Pentagon approves help for FEMA | Navy boot camp instructor dies of COVID-19 NFL commissioner offers up stadiums as vaccination sites OVERNIGHT ENERGY: DOJ to let companies pay for environmental projects again to reduce fines | House Democrats reintroduce green energy tax package Renewability protections are key to avoiding ‘junk insurance’ Poll: Biden notches higher approval rating in Texas than Gov. Abbott Five takeaways from the budget marathon Judge allows ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader to be released from jail A mission for three ambassadors House Democrats reintroduce green energy tax package Biden deploying more than 1,000 troops to help with COVID-19 vaccinations New Democratic super PAC to target swing-district Republicans over vote to overturn election Hawley’s wife files complaint against organizer of protest outside their home Addressing flaws in the government’s process for hiring technologists Multiple newborn US citizens removed to Mexico without birth certificates: report Biden’s efforts on climate is a start but what about including biodiversity? Bloomberg reappointed UN climate envoy  42 GOP lawmakers press for fencing around Capitol to be removed Don’t let this unifying moment go to waste Navy boot camp instructor dies of COVID-19 Newly minted Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants US to lead world in high-speed rail Over 60 progressive groups urge Schumer to nix filibuster Air Force investigating after man gained unauthorized access to Joint Base Andrews US energy policy must comply with the laws of physics Lawmakers wager barbecue, sweets and crab claws ahead of Super Bowl Virginia legislature passes bill abolishing death penalty; governor set to sign Bloomberg-backed data firm Hawkfish shutting down ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies Myanmar massacre victims called the ‘final problem’ — the US must take action House passes budget resolution, paving way for Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan More than 200 Obama officials sign letter supporting Biden’s stimulus plan TSA to fine mask violators up to $1,500 Labor board denies Amazon request to delay Alabama union vote Biden economic adviser calls Summers ‘flat-out wrong’ with inflation remarks From nature to Putin to rogue biologists, the US is not prepared NC education board drops word ‘systemic’ to describe racism in new history standards Doctor who treated Navalny after poisoning dies NASA chooses Elon Musk’s SpaceX for nearly $100M mission to map the beginning of our universe In Marjorie Taylor Greene, a glimpse of the future Former Fla. professor indicted for concealing ties to China in securing grant Woman accused of directing Capitol rioters with bullhorn arrested Man threatens Roscoe’s with gun after being denied service for not wearing mask Pelosi hopes House can pass COVID-19 relief within two weeks Defiant Greene attacks media, dodges questions on past remarks Russian court orders mining giant to pay nearly $2 billion for Arctic spill Biden rips GOP for ‘all of a sudden’ showing fiscal restraint CDC study: Mask mandates reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations Navalny proves too hot for ‘poisoner Putin’ What America’s Thinking: February 05, 2021 California’s rainy season now starts a month later, prolonging fire season: study Greene: Republican Party belongs to Trump Biden signals he’ll move forward on COVID-19 relief without GOP The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senate Dems haggle over $1.9 trillion COVID relief details Pence starting a podcast Female concentration camp secretary charged with complicity in 10,000 murders On eve of Super Bowl, Native Americans boo the Kansas City Chiefs DOJ to let companies pay for environmental projects again to reduce fines What should be the consequences for illegal immigration? Thunberg: ‘Hate, threats’ will not deter support for farmer protests in India Ocasio-Cortez thanks Capitol Police amid criticism of her riot experience Republican 2024 hopefuls draw early battle lines for post-Trump era Biden to use DPA to boost production of COVID-19 tests, gloves, vaccine supplies Pentagon approves over 1,000 personnel to help FEMA with COVID-19 vaccines OAN to air three-hour movie from MyPillow CEO Virginia House votes to require colleges to make reparations for their role in slavery States are failing on big tech and privacy — Biden must take the lead Democratic senators introduce bill to limit Section 230 protections Two Capitol riot suspects who took private plane to DC arrested in Texas CDC says schools are safe, but Biden continues to ignore science, doctors First Black US national gymnastics champion dies at 52 When an FBI agent is killed: The tragic loss of true heroes Jill Biden and dogs to appear in ad promoting mask use during Puppy Bowl Stocks rise despite meager January jobs gain Watch live: White House holds press briefing Joe Biden should resist calls to soften the policy toward China Senate panel advances Biden’s pick for Pentagon No. 2 position Key ex-Obama adviser says Biden stimulus is too big Pennsylvania’s Democratic lt. governor files to run for Senate What does $4.3 billion buy? Leveraging results, not process, with Israel and Palestine Susan Sarandon slams Democrats for ‘bait and switch’ on $2,000 relief checks Watch live: Greene speaks following House vote to strip her of committees Reports of unemployment fraud increase as states mail out tax forms David Hogg: Greene should apologize to families of shooting victims that have ‘permanently empty bedroom’ AOC is an asset for Democrats, Greene is an albatross for the GOP Rising: February 5, 2021 House Republicans urge Democrats to call hearing with tech CEOs AstraZeneca vaccine works against UK coronavirus variant: study AstraZeneca vaccine 75 percent effective against highly contagious COVID-19 variant US sails warship near Chinese-controlled islands in South China Sea The Longer Telegram: What it means for US-China relations Watch live: Biden speaks on the economy Cori Bush: Marjorie Taylor Greene didn’t take back what she said about me Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing UK to begin hotel quarantines for hotspot travelers on Feb. 15 Alcohol-related deaths hit record high in UK amid coronavirus Blinken picks up the phone to firm up alliances — except with most Gulf countries House bill introduced to give gyms $30B in relief Advocacy and democracy and the role of the social sector Capitol rioter ‘QAnon Shaman’ moved from DC jail to Virginia for organic diet Economy adds 49K jobs in January, unemployment falls to 6.3 percent Why we must resist calls to limit access to the US Capitol Bipartisan bill to provide $120B in coronavirus relief for restaurants reintroduced New Boston police chief placed on leave after domestic abuse allegations surface Save 20% on an innovative solution for ear wax issues Beginners can learn a new language at home with this 7-course program Pfizer withdraws COVID-19 vaccine emergency use bid in India Why school nurses are vital to ending the school-to-prison pipeline Booker reintroduces bill to give all newborns $1,000 savings accounts Temporary restrictions on GameStop, other stocks lifted by Robinhood Biden’s first international crisis, in Myanmar, would be a terrible thing to waste Bipartisan lawmakers call for immediate vote on COVID-19 vaccine distribution package Harris casts first tie-breaking votes as vice president The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – House boots Greene from committees; Senate plows ahead on budget Minimum wage push sparks Democratic divisions AstraZeneca approvals abroad fuel debate over speeding US process Battle over COVID-19 misinformation goes to courts ICE union contract prompts fear of resistance to Biden Inside America’s most dysfunctional legislative body The Memo: Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t slink away Senate Democrats approve budget resolution, teeing up coronavirus bill Cotton tries to squeeze Democrats on expanding the Supreme Court Sanders defuses late-night fight over $15 minimum wage