The Hill Articles: February 8, 2021

Buttigieg: Officials consider negative COVID-19 test requirement on domestic flights DOJ to seek resignations of most Trump-appointed US attorneys: report Trump attorney withdraws request to not hold impeachment trial on Saturday Judge declines to send Capitol riot suspect back to jail after violating orders Kinzinger in op-ed calls on GOP senators to convict Trump in impeachment trial Chamber eyes CEO change just weeks into Biden presidency Markets set high hopes for Biden’s relief plan Senate confirms Biden’s deputy Defense secretary Dershowitz made use of Trump access to help secure pardons and clemency for clients Shelby’s retirement tees off GOP scramble for Alabama Senate seat Senate looks to avoid dragged-out Trump impeachment battle Judge permits release of Proud Boys leader charged in Capitol riot Colombia to register thousands of Venezuela migrants in bid to give them legal residency Germany, Poland and Sweden expel Russian officials in diplomatic tit-for-tat House Democrats’ COVID-19 relief bill includes 2-year boost to ObamaCare subsidies Bill Press: Tear down this fence! John Feehery: The great distraction Florida data scientist drops lawsuit over armed raid at her home, for now Maryland senators push for permanent status for TPS holders Study: Climate change exacerbating pollen season More relief funds are needed for vaccination, nutrition services to help older Americans Overnight Health Care: New COVID-19 cases nationally drop below 100K for first time in 2021 | CDC warns states against lifting restrictions amid threat of virus variants | Health officials warn COVID-19 eradication unlikely British health official says ‘no reason’ to think South African variant will become dominant strain We just had the deadliest week of avalanches in more than a century ON THE MONEY: CBO estimate makes waves | Democrats to expand child tax credit | Wyden wields power House Dems’ COVID-19 aid bill includes $1,400 checks Overnight Defense: Pentagon says extremist groups ‘very aggressively recruit’ troops | Capitol Guard deployment estimated at $483M | No US combat deaths in Afghanistan for a year | VA secretary confirmed Senate confirms Denis McDonough to lead VA under Biden Hillicon Valley: Ballots go out in Amazon union battle in Alabama | Hackers breach, attempt to poison Florida city’s water supply | Facebook to remove posts with false claims about vaccines Wave of departures leaves federal court seats for Biden to fill China’s CanSino single shot vaccine shows 65.7 percent efficacy Overnight Energy: Biden faces calls to shut down Dakota Access pipeline | Hackers breach, attempt to poison Florida city’s water supply | Daines seeks to block Haaland confirmation to Interior The Memo: Democrats, GOP face dangers from Trump trial Georgia officials open inquiry into Trump efforts to overturn election results It’s time to impose a COVID-19 equity surcharge on Wall Street Washington state’s proposed wealth tax would cost Bezos $2 billion a year: report Biden administration sends conflicting signals on school reopenings Georgia county takes down Confederate monument that was erected in 1993 Chiefs fan donates $100K to PETA after ‘unfair’ Super Bowl penalty New York court rules Manafort can’t be prosecuted by Manhattan DA Pentagon: Extremist groups recruit from military New York will soon begin offering COVID-19 shots to those with underlying conditions Hackers breach, attempt to poison Florida city’s water supply Ocasio-Cortez, Schumer announce federal COVID-19 fund to help families pay for funerals Robinhood sued by family of college student who took his life Buttigieg to quarantine after member of security detail tests positive for coronavirus Markey urges bipartisanship in push to update broadband plan New variants threaten to reverse progress against COVID-19 Cuomo announces ‘NY PopsUp,’ 300 concerts and performances Pete Buttigieg represents progress, but the LGBTQ community needs more Women’s labor force participation hits 33-year low DC delegate to introduce bill banning permanent fencing around Capitol China blocks growing social media app Clubhouse: reports House Democrats unveil draft coronavirus relief legislation Biden to make first Pentagon visit as president Cuomo moves up date for indoor dining in NYC ahead of Valentine’s Day George P. Shultz: A man of bipartisanship Schumer, McConnell reach deal on Trump impeachment trial Biden faces calls to shut down Dakota Access pipeline Biden, Harris virtually tour coronavirus vaccination site at Arizona stadium Biden administration drops lawsuit against California’s net neutrality law Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks join push to legalize sports betting in Texas: report US goes full year without combat death in Afghanistan This small business is reclaiming the African roots of coffee one cup at a time Researchers say disposable face masks could be used to make roads Joe Biden allows the deep state to threaten democratic government Democrat Brindisi concedes to Tenney in contested race for New York House seat Senate committees probe 22 agencies’ response to Jan. 6 attack Roosevelt commanders aggravated COVID-19 outbreak: watchdog DeSantis on going maskless at Super Bowl: ‘I had to watch the Bucs win’ China adds insult to injury Disney California Adventure Park opening in mid-March for ‘limited-time ticketed experience’ Journalist Zaid Jilani: Expansions of voting rights have made Georgia competitive again Health officials warn COVID-19 eradication unlikely Trump base dominates Senate impeachment vote, threatens GOP in 2022 Former Ocasio-Cortez spokesperson: Manchin, Sinema should be primaried if ‘they’re going to stand in the way of progress’ Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin drops gubernatorial campaign, to run for attorney general Without support, the economy’s weak points can crumble its entire foundation US-launched astronauts beat record for most days in space Facebook to take down posts with false claims about vaccines NARAL president to step down Ebola has reemerged in Africa White House says Biden ‘head nod’ didn’t signify shift on Iran Mo Brooks expresses interest in running for Shelby’s Senate seat Kushner, Ivanka Trump reported up to $640M in outside income during White House years Elon Musk creates $100M prize for removing carbon dioxide from the air Political dysfunction and teacher unions are keeping California kids out of school Democrats say Trump impeachment defense ‘wholly without merit’ House Democrats renew probe into Trump administration’s pandemic response Tampa mayor on maskless Super Bowl celebrations: Frustrating because we’ve ‘worked so hard’ READ: Democrats reject Trump impeachment lawyers’ arguments for dismissal Tesla purchases $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, announces plans to accept them as payment House Oversight chair demands Parler financing information Dutch virus curfew extended into March Is it dangerous or smart to get two different COVID-19 vaccines? Tennessee man wielding knife for ‘prank’ robbery YouTube video fatally shot Impeachment scholars are wrong to intimidate lawyers of Donald Trump Poll: Majority say filibuster is an important tool to protect the Senate minority Mural honoring George Floyd unveiled outside of his high school alma mater in Houston Military leaders order curfew, ban gatherings in Myanmar A US-Israel defense treaty has benefits — and perils DC police officer on riot: ‘I didn’t get sprayed with bear spray’ in Iraq Biden says Trump’s COVID-19 response was ‘even more dire than we thought’ Documentary about ‘the rollercoaster journey’ of Four Seasons Total Landscaping ‘nearing completion’ White House: Biden won’t spend much time watching Trump impeachment trial What America’s Thinking: February 08, 2021 Two tigers test positive for COVID-19 at Indiana zoo Corporations should stop funding climate science deniers in Congress Court pauses litigation on Trump-California vehicle emissions fight Vets defending Capitol were taunted by vets attacking it: report British teen emerging from 11-month coma unaware of COVID lockdown CDC warns states against lifting restrictions amid threat of virus variants White House indicates Trump hasn’t asked for intel briefing The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senate prepares for impeachment trial to start The GOP’s impeachment ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ Majority for first time says US system of government is not sound: poll CBO says $15 minimum wage would increase deficit $54B Green groups threaten to sue Biden over Trump-era waterway permits New Ebola case in Congo raises fear of revived outbreak Shelby won’t run for reelection Democrats further effort to expand child tax credit to $3,600 READ: Trump lawyers’ arguments for dismissal on impeachment Super Mario’s Italian economic challenge Black maternal health omnibus package introduced by Democratic lawmakers Alabama university removes George Wallace’s name from campus building Wisconsin governor backs legal marijuana Guest killed when cannon explodes at baby shower announcement party in Michigan Pebble Mine company, ex-CEO subpoenaed in grand jury probe Watch live: Biden and Harris virtually tour vaccination site Congress has only begun its study of financial technologies UK lowers threat level from ‘severe’ to ‘substantial’ Schumer, McConnell finalizing deal on Trump impeachment trial Rep. Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19 Trump lawyers demand dismissal on impeachment Twitter considering subscription fees to ensure ‘revenue durability’ Mr. President, don’t compromise on paid sick leave for working families Australian journalist formally arrested in China on national security charge Poll: Just 16 percent say democracy is working well in US Improving the security situation between US-Mexico Rising: February 8, 2021 More contagious COVID-19 variant originating from UK is doubling every 10 days in US: study Black, Latino college students disproportionately picked for audits: analysis Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez dead at 58 Ballots go out in Amazon union battle in Alabama Watch live: White House holds press briefing Here is the smoking gun evidence to back impeachment of Donald Trump Former Missouri state senator announces challenge to Blunt Watch live: White House coronavirus response team holds briefing Stock markets reach for new records after strongest week since November Biden administration announces plans to rejoin UN human rights council Can members of Congress carry firearms on the Capitol complex? Pope urges governments to use pandemic to create more just economy New COVID-19 cases nationally drop below 100K for first time in 2021 Former GOP Senate staffer accused of receiving, possessing child pornography Donald Trump should be convicted unanimously by secret ballot DCCC releases Spanish-language ads hitting GOP on QAnon Michael Cohen apologizes to Stormy Daniels for ‘needless pain’ Actors’ union bans Trump from being readmitted Impeachment 2.0 offers one last taste of Trump before the big plunge Decorate your home affordably with stunning wall art, paintings and photographs Water cannon fired at protesters in Myanmar Get serious about your internet privacy for a fraction of the price with this bundle Two female Buccaneers coaches make history in Super Bowl win Time to put ‘unity’ talk into action Bolton lawyer: Trump impeachment trial is constitutional Maskless fans flood Tampa streets in post-Super Bowl celebration Pennsylvania lieutenant governor announces Senate bid Slim majority supports conviction in Trump impeachment trial: Gallup FDA’s distillery fiasco illustrates why arbitrary regulation is a problem The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by TikTok – Senate trial of Trump to dominate this week This week: Senate starts Trump trial as Democrats draft coronavirus bill Juan Williams: Lies for profit hurt us all Wyden to wield new power on health care, taxes with committee gavel Five ways Trump’s impeachment differs from a court trial Trump trial set to consume Capitol