The Hill Articles: January 1, 2021

Virginia state senator dies from COVID-19 Trump calls Georgia Senate runoffs ‘both illegal and invalid’ in New Year’s tweets Hundreds attend evangelist singer’s NYE concert in LA despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases Prosecutors seek delay in trial over George Floyd’s death, citing coronavirus Kim Jong Un thanks North Koreans for their support ‘in difficult times’ in his first New Year’s cards to the public Judge dismisses Gohmert’s election suit against Pence Twelfth worker at California poultry company dies of COVID-19 Illinois starts new year by expunging nearly 500,000 marijuana arrest records Fifth journalist in two months killed in Afghanistan Ex-GOP senator suggests forming new party, calls Trump ‘ringmaster’ of Republicans London primary schools to close temporarily as COVID-19 cases surge Five flashpoints to watch for in 2021 economy Georgia keeps Senate agenda in limbo Trump vetoes bipartisan driftnet fishing bill Romney: Lack of comprehensive vaccine distribution plan is ‘inexcusable’ Appeals court clears path for execution of only woman on federal death row Frustrations flare as $2,000 checks blocked for fourth straight day Biden needs a failed states strategy Graham bucks McConnell: $2,000 payments ‘not socialism’ GOP congressman hits back at Fox News host after criticism Photo shows Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sharing New Year’s kiss Giuliani, Trump Jr. among guests at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s party ditched by Trump: report That Louie Gohmert lawsuit Police release video of woman tackling Black teen after falsely accusing him of stealing her phone Arizona GOP chairwoman’s YouTube comments could undercut Republican election lawsuit against Pence Oncologist erases medical debt for nearly 200 of his patients Trump again calls for Noem to primary Thune despite her refusal More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year’s rave in France People are fed up — and to fix that, don’t count Joe Biden out Obama shares New Year’s message: ‘Our best days are still ahead’ Pelosi announces proposed rules package for incoming Congress Delta CEO predicts positive cash flow by spring Congress overrides Trump veto for the first time US surpasses 20 million COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Day Democrats wasted two years on impeachment instead of much needed infrastructure Iraqi naval forces work to neutralize mine discovered on oil tanker UK gets rid of tax on menstrual products Australia changes national anthem to honor Indigenous population Methane is more dangerous than carbon dioxide — the gas index can help New York Stock Exchange to delist three Chinese companies with alleged ties to Chinese military Bangkok closes schools for two weeks to stem COVID-19 spread US travelers banned from Philippines starting Sunday NBA’s commitment to free speech activism ends when bottom line suffers Saudi Arabia braces for Joe Biden New California law legalizes breaking into a car to save a child’s life Maryland official pushes for state-funded $2K stimulus checks Rep-elect on Trump’s Electoral College challenge: ‘There’s no question in my mind that I think he won’ The biggest example of media malfeasance in 2020 is… Hotels in Baltimore will continue to house homeless residents through March after city extends contract Rising: January 1, 2021 Yellen, Blinken made more than $1M from corporate speeches, clients: financial disclosures California’s minimum wage rises to $14 per hour Why America really needs better conventional forces to deter Iran Pope makes appearance after missing New Year’s Mass due to pain As Trump pursues an electoral do-over, should Biden pick Obama as AG? Iran commander promises ‘resistance’ ahead of one-year anniversary of Soleimani killing Three myths about unemployment Protesters, police clash in Portland during New Year’s Eve riot 2021: What I’m worrying about Seven Senate races to watch in 2022