The Hill Articles: January 13, 2021

Cotton: Senate lacks authority to hold impeachment trial once Trump leaves office Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will introduce impeachment articles against Biden Two Virginia police officers charged in connection to Capitol riot ICE acting director resigns weeks after assuming post Twitter CEO says platform ‘faced extraordinary and untenable circumstance’ before banning Trump Unions ask Pelosi and Schumer for $1T in emergency aid for state and local governments Former Michigan governor charged in connection to Flint water crisis Census Bureau halts effort to gather citizenship data GOP senators call for commission to investigate Capitol attack Graham urging Biden to get Pelosi to ‘call off’ impeachment proceedings Pelosi announces lawmakers will be fined $5,000 if they bypass metal detectors to House floor Trump’s Snapchat account to be permanently banned Georgia state senators who backed attempts to overturn presidential election stripped of committee assignments Senate panel to hold nomination hearing for Biden Intelligence director nominee this week Mississippi runs out of coronavirus vaccine as state expands eligibility Top U.N. official to call on U.S. to reverse terrorist designation for Houthis, warning of mass famine Pelosi signs article of impeachment charging Trump with incitement Beyond impeachment: Congress must not reward Trump’s misconduct FBI tells police chiefs nationwide to be on high alert On The Money: IRS watchdog: Millions had major problems getting tax refunds, stimulus payments | SBA to reopen Paycheck Protection Program on Jan. 15 | Top Democrat pushes for tying unemployment insurance to economic conditions Where is the campus debate on immigration? Rice explains his surprise vote to impeach: ‘This utter failure is inexcusable’ Baby sharks born earlier and undernourished in warming oceans, study says Overnight Defense: Trump impeached for second time | National Guard at Capitol now armed, swelling to 20K troops for inauguration | Alabama chosen for Space Command home Overnight Health Care: US sets new record for daily COVID deaths with over 4,300 | Johnson & Johnson vaccine has promising immune response in early trial | In-person learning doesn’t appear to drive COVID cases Trump denounces Capitol violence in video after impeachment When government becomes destructive SBA to reopen Paycheck Protection Program on Jan. 15 CDC study finds COVID-19 outbreaks aren’t fueled by in-person classes Netflix gains female, minority employees in first diversity report OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Emails show Interior ethics officials raised concerns over video promoting Trump | Endangered Species rollback faced early pushback within administration | 17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards Impeachment is not the answer Kinzinger says he is ‘in total peace’ after impeachment vote California expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone age 65 and older Johnson & Johnson vaccine has promising immune response in early trial Hillicon Valley: Airbnb canceling reservations in DC during inauguration week | Biden appoints NSA’s Anne Neuberger to key national security position | Google pausing political ads through Jan. 21 States and businesses are essential for the US to become a climate leader 17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards Apple launches major new racial equity and justice initiative projects to challenge systemic racism Speaker Pelosi’s lectern returned after being stolen by Capitol rioter McConnell: Trump impeachment trial to start after Biden sworn in Crenshaw defends Cheney against calls to resign: ‘We can disagree without tearing each other apart’ DeVos mulled unilateral student loan forgiveness as COVID-19 wracked economy: memo Assault on democracy is not over Study identifies first potential treatment for meth addiction Ex-Olympic swimmer Klete Keller charged over presence at Capitol riots Trump gives National Medal of the Arts to Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs Here are the House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump Poll: 74 percent of Americans expect more attempted violence during week of inauguration Maxine Waters in impeachment speech says Trump ‘capable of starting a civil war’ Michigan, Ohio Republicans explain votes to impeach Trump Gerald Ford Foundation urges ‘dignified’ presidential transition Fed’s Brainard: Unemployment for lowest paid workers ‘likely above 20 percent’ Moderna CEO warns the coronavirus is ‘not going away’ GOP lawmaker: Trump has no future in the Republican Party Biden briefed by federal officials on security concerns regarding inauguration Let’s go Noriega on Trump 28M coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered around the world, WHO says House impeaches Trump for second time — with some GOP support House Republicans say threats of violence could be a factor in impeachment decision Poll: Plurality of voters back Trump impeachment, removal Houston Police Chief says officer expected to face charges after entering Capitol An Inuit youth voices his concerns for society Ayanna Pressley’s husband tests positive for COVID-19 House Republican condemns anti-Trump celebrities during impeachment hearing Ex-DHS chief says Trump bears some responsibility for Capitol riots: ‘What he says matters’ Pelosi wearing the same outfit she did during first Trump impeachment Progressive Jennifer Carroll Foy says she raised over $1.9M in Virginia governor’s race The crack in the armor of the Chinese regime Twitter says lock on GOP congresswoman’s account was result of ‘incorrect enforcement action’ Swalwell compares Trump to bin Laden: They ‘inspired and radicalized’ Facebook’s top Democrat leaves lobbying post Yelp to indicate how well restaurants are enforcing coronavirus protocols Watchdog: Corporations, trade groups gave $170M to Republicans who objected to election results US service member killed in vehicle accident in Kuwait Parler’s demise is not an antitrust problem Former Sanders spokesperson: Progressives ‘shouldn’t lose sight’ of struggling Americans during pandemic The results are in: How diverse is the mainstream environmental movement? Massachusetts teen publicly identified family members in DC for election protest McConnell says he’s undecided on whether to vote to convict Trump House conservatives plot to oust Liz Cheney House Democrats call for investigation into ‘suspicious’ Capitol tours day before riot HuffPost reporter: Biden SEC pick ‘easily the best bank regulator’ from Obama era Political comedy troupe The Capitol Steps to shut down US sets another record for COVID-19 deaths Ocean temperatures hit record high in 2020, study says Trump administration halting imports of cotton, tomatoes from Uighur region of China Chinese dissidents who deny Trump’s defeat reinforce China’s propaganda Rep. Bush calls Trump a ‘white supremacist president’ on House floor NTSB: Electric vehicle battery fires a threat to first responders Emails show Interior ethics officials raised concerns over October video promoting Trump The 10 best companies to work for in 2021, according to new Glassdoor survey Sweden honoring Greta Thunberg with postage stamp Garth Brooks, Joan Baez among this year’s Kennedy Center honorees What America’s Thinking: January 13, 2021 Space Command to be located in Alabama After Capitol assault, America must wage all-out war on inequality Kelly says Trump can’t admit to making mistakes: ‘His manhood is at issue here’ Cheney on calls for her to resign from GOP leadership: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ McCarthy says Trump responsible for mob attack but opposes impeachment Trump calls for ‘NO violence’ amid concerns of threats around inauguration Top Democrat pushes for tying unemployment insurance to economic conditions Pressley’s chief of staff said her office’s panic buttons ‘had been torn out’ before Capitol riot Kushner stopped Trump from joining Parler, Gab after Twitter ban: report Sixth House Republican backs Trump impeachment Illinois Democrats oust longest-serving state House Speaker in US history NBA postpones seventh game of the season How do we rebuild our democracy? Cori Bush slams lawmakers who refused to go through metal detector outside House chamber Brazil downgrades efficacy of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Fox News selects Peter Doocy as White House correspondent Wisconsin Democrats make ad buy calling on Johnson to resign How successful COVID-19 vaccines could revolutionize treatments for other viral diseases like the flu Hawley pens op-ed to defend decision to object to electoral votes amid pushback Is a global internet tax coming in 2021? Tennessee lawmaker introduces bill to add statue of Dolly Parton to state capitol grounds Maryland governor to have surgery to remove early-stage skin cancer Millions of Americans were already facing food insecurity. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Following DeVos’s departure, Trump administration doubles down on ‘biological sex’ in guidance to educators McConnell won’t agree to reconvene Senate early for impeachment trial Pelosi: Trump is a ‘clear and present danger’ Ocasio-Cortez: Congress looking into ways to rein in ‘disinformation’ Reporter’s essay: Capitol attack was a community invasion, not just an insurrection USA Powerlifting sued by transgender powerlifter over competition ban For equal justice, throw the book at Capitol rioters and inciters Incoming White House press secretary says staff will wear N95 masks Biden formally appoints NSA’s Anne Neuberger to key national security position Geraldo Rivera says Trump should be impeached: ‘His actions were inexcusable’ Graham: Republicans supporting Trump impeachment damaging GOP The Hill’s 12:30 Report: House moves toward second impeachment Attorney of firefighter charged in Capitol riot says Trump encouraged ‘despicable behavior’ Coalition of 600 groups urges Biden to impose national moratorium on water shut-offs MyPillow continues offering ‘FightForTrump’ discount code New Congress must make utility and rent relief a priority Ohio researchers find evidence of possible US COVID-19 variant Congress must fulfill its duty and ensure last week’s events never happen again Democrat: GOP colleagues say they’re ‘afraid for their lives’ if they vote to impeach Trump Amazon cites death threats in push to keep Parler offline Georgia House to consider replacing Confederate statue with statue of John Lewis How Biden can help Canada do better on climate Car dealership fires man seen in videos at Capitol riot Jordan calls on Cheney to step down from House leadership How should Biden respond to the EU-China deal? Fox’s Brit Hume rips ‘radioactive’ Trump: ‘Utter balderdash’ was fed ‘into the veins of his supporters’ Man photographed wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt inside Capitol arrested Japan extends state of emergency to seven more districts Nexflix to release 70 movies in 2021 Poll: Majority supports Trump’s impeachment and removal GOP lawmaker gives up honorary college degree in wake of Electoral College vote Vogue’s Anna Wintour defends controversial Kamala Harris cover Hoyer: MAGA stands for ‘Make America Grieve Again’ ‘West Wing,’ ‘Scandal’ cast members team up for Biden inauguration fundraiser Jeffress says he ‘absolutely’ does not regret supporting Trump after Capitol riot Pelosi’s risky blunder: Talking about Trump and nuclear war Glenn Beck compares tech’s ban on Trump to Nazis putting ‘Jews behind the wall’ Republican war veteran gives Guard troops a tour of the Capitol Google pausing all political ads through Jan. 21 US sets new record for daily COVID deaths with over 4,300 Zucker says pandemic led to end of CNN Airport Network Fox hosts spar during debate over comparisons between Capitol, Portland riots Airbnb cancels DC reservations ahead of inauguration after Capitol insurrection Dollar General offers workers four hours pay to get COVID-19 vaccine National Guard arms troops providing Capitol security Pfizer and CDC looking into death of doctor who took COVID-19 vaccine Airbnb canceling reservations in Washington, DC during inauguration week Biden’s new challenge: Holding Trump accountable Rising: January 13, 2021 Scalise labels Capitol rioting ‘domestic terrorism’ Billionaire Ken Langone knocks Trump’s actions surrounding riot: ‘I feel betrayed’ IRS watchdog: Millions had major problems getting tax refunds, stimulus payments Apple details plans to spend $100M to boost racial equity Third bank cuts ties with Trump after Capitol riot Navalny planning return to Russia despite jail threats Why America remains exceptional Eric Trump: Business cancellations part of liberal ‘cancel culture’ Bruce Willis says he made ‘error in judgment’ in not wearing mask New York City ending multiple contracts with Trump Organization over Capitol riot Rubio invokes unity in request for Biden to call for individual $2K checks $100B in PPP loans forgiven: SBA US greenhouse gas emissions have plunged during COVID-19 pandemic Federal government executes first woman in 67 years House Democrats reintroduce bill to reduce lobbyist influence Abandoning free expression won’t solve America’s problems Operation Warp Speed chief adviser submits resignation at request of Biden transition John McCain movie in the works with support from family Capitol Police Board — the structural flaw in leadership Star-studded TV special planned as part of Biden inauguration LIVE COVERAGE: House votes to impeach Trump after Capitol insurrection GOP support for Trump reelection bid drops 13 points: poll Watch live: House debates and votes on impeaching Trump a second time New Jersey Democrat says members of Congress led ‘reconnaissance’ tours ahead of riot Free press needs transparency, security after Capitol attacks Read hundreds of books in minutes with this subscription This smart scale that measures weight, BMI, and more is 25% off Italy’s challenge to the global economy Acting attorney general condemns Capitol riots, warns ‘no tolerance’ for violence at Biden inauguration Ocasio-Cortez says she thought she ‘was going to die’ in ‘close encounter’ during Capitol rioting Washington state rep joins list of Republicans voting to impeach Trump Biden nominates Samantha Power to lead USAID Trump YouTube channel suspended over concerns about ‘ongoing potential for violence’ The Hill’s Morning Report – How many Republicans will vote for Trump’s impeachment? Endangered Species rollback faced early pushback within administration, emails show Pompeo accused of politicizing VOA in speech calling for press freedom Google commits a quarter million to cover DACA applications Security concerns mount ahead of Biden inauguration ‘I saw my life flash before my eyes’: An oral history of the Capitol attack Growing number of GOP lawmakers say they support impeachment