The Hill Articles: January 26, 2021

Blinken holds first calls as Biden’s secretary of State Curt Schilling defends legacy, knocks ‘cowards’ after missing baseball Hall of Fame Humanist Report host criticizes ‘conservative Democrats:’ They ‘hold more power’ than progressives The Intercept bureau chief: Massachusetts Democrats respond to homophobic slur but fail to pass meaningful reform Top Biden aide says schools should get money before they reopen Colorado governor says state, local officials key to federal COVID response AT&T sued for $1.35 billion over device-synching technology Lawmakers highlight need for financial literacy to improve credit Former Ohio state health director reportedly considering Senate bid Yellen thanks rapper behind Hamilton-style song about her: ‘Your tune is money’ Schumer encourages Biden to make climate change an emergency measure New sitcom follows ‘The Rock’ as he runs for president in 2032 Senators discussing Trump censure resolution How the radio is allowing girls around the world to keep learning through the pandemic COVID-19 lockdowns could result in 300,000 fewer US babies this year, and long-lasting economic impact President Biden must prioritize international religious freedom Reset 2021: A New American Start Dobbs: Republicans lost in 2020 because they ‘forgot who was the true leader’ Biden administration to accelerate vaccine allocations to states Should deficits matter any more? On The Money: GOP digs in on defending Trump tax cuts | Democrats bullish on raising minimum wage | Financial sector braces for Biden’s consumer bureau pick 5 things to know about Biden’s racial equity orders Everytown urges Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign over newly uncovered remarks Biden’s Cabinet gradually confirmed by Senate Overnight Defense: Army details new hair and grooming standards | DC National Guard chief says Pentagon restricted his authority before riot | Colorado calls on Biden not to move Space Command Senate GOP signals it’s likely to acquit Trump for second time Hillicon Valley: Raimondo wades into 230 debate | Google cuts donations to election result deniers | House GOP unveils tech plan The great restaurant reset Analysis: White people receiving coronavirus vaccine at higher rates than Black, Latino Americans CNN’s Brianna Keilar calls out Birx ‘apology tour’ Overnight Health Care: Biden takes steps to boost number of vaccine doses sent to states | CDC researchers find ‘little evidence’ of major school outbreaks, with precautions | Eli Lilly says antibody combo significantly cuts COVID-19 death risk 2020 ‘Paramedic of the Year’ arrested for alleged role in stealing COVID-19 vaccines Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after being hospitalized Yellen rallies Treasury staff to battle coronavirus recession Afghanistan should be wary of a government with power sharing DOJ rescinds ‘zero tolerance’ border policy behind family separations Rep. Rodgers outlines GOP ‘Big Tech Accountability Platform’ Bush-, Obama-era officials urge Senate to swiftly confirm Biden’s DHS pick Wisconsin pharmacist pleads guilty to attempting to spoil hundreds of vaccine doses OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Court upholds ruling invalidating Dakota Access, but doesn’t shut down pipeline | Schumer calls for Biden to declare climate emergency | Biden seeks to bolster consultation with Indian Country What the shift in Senate control means for marijuana policy reform Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed support on Facebook for violence against Democrats Biden seeks to bolster consultation with Indian Country Existing technology can eliminate drunk driving Trump ex-chief says Senate vote signals impeachment effort ‘dead on arrival’ New Army hair and grooming standards allow for ponytails, buzz cuts and earrings Biden directs DOJ to phase out use of private prisons Target offers $500 bonus to workers as ‘thank you’ for work amid the coronavirus pandemic Biden takes steps to boost number of vaccine doses sent to states Chinese innovation is surging — we must fund science to compete Vice President Harris receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine Nearly 480,000 people killed by extreme weather over last two decades Could this be why countries led by women are faring better against coronavirus? Poll: Majority of voters say Senate should prioritize Biden Cabinet nominees Risk-based analytics can breakdown COVID-19 vaccination bottlenecks World surpasses 100M coronavirus cases Law enforcement looking into more than 400 potential suspects in Capitol riot Business groups prepare for lobbying push against $15 minimum wage Larry Kudlow to host Fox Business show Biden pledges to replace government fleet with electric vehicles An equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine must include noncitizens Just five GOP senators vote Trump impeachment trial is constitutional Target giving all hourly workers $500 bonus after ‘a year unlike any other’ WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s Listening to America event Schumer: Senate could pave way for reconciliation on COVID relief next week SpaceX, Amazon spar over plans for satellites: report PepsiCo, Beyond Meat partnering on plant-based snacks and drinks Biden evokes Floyd in racial equity signings The liberation of Auschwitz offers the US lessons for today Tom Perez ‘taking a look’ at run for Maryland governor Judge temporarily blocks Biden administration’s deportation freeze McConnell last spoke to Trump on Dec. 15 Giuliani election witness who testified at Michigan hearing says she’s running for state house seat Yellen sworn in as first female Treasury secretary Senate sworn in as jurors for Trump impeachment trial US, Russia making ‘remarkable’ progress on extension of nuclear arms control treaty, diplomat says Ellen DeGeneres endorses Amanda Gorman for president in 2036 Biden administration restoring relations with Palestinians Detroit dismissing most misdemeanor citations issued during George Floyd protests Watch Live: Senators sworn in as jurors for Trump’s second impeachment trial What America’s Thinking: January 26, 2021 Biden pledges US commitment to collective defense in call with NATO head How socialism saved America Biden’s Commerce secretary pick says Section 230 ‘needs some reform’ Weinstein bankruptcy plan approved with $17M going to victims Hillary, Chelsea Clinton to produce series about all-women militias that fought Islamic State New drug may be potent against the coronavirus Widespread Verizon outage reported on East Coast FBI: New Jersey man took video selfie inside Capitol, detailed his location during siege US joins G-7 in condemning Russia over ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Putin critic Biden has first call with Putin as president CDC researchers find ‘little evidence’ of major school outbreaks, with precautions Rand Paul bashes Democrats over impeachment trial: ‘The antithesis of unity’ Why news distrust needs more sophisticated analysis to solve Georgia state lawmaker removed from chamber after refusing COVID-19 test Moderna on track to deliver 200M COVID-19 doses to US. by June Psaki signals she’s open to reviving ‘Skype seats’ amid pandemic White House says Biden didn’t set new goal on vaccines Court upholds ruling invalidating Dakota Access, but doesn’t shut down pipeline In major new move, Disney to erase ‘negative depictions of native peoples’ from famous ‘Jungle Cruise’ ride President Biden is set to outline his racial equity plan today Showtime’s ‘The Circus’ offers behind-the-scenes look at Psaki ahead of her first briefing Two Virginia police officers fired after taking part in Capitol mob Tributes pour in for Kobe Bryant on one-year anniversary of death Psaki says White House will seek bipartisan COVID-19 deal but ‘we’re not going to wait for a kumbaya’ World’s largest asset manager calls on CEOs worldwide to announce plans to reach net-zero by 2050 Biden administration appoints Chris DeRusha as federal CISO What Zarif’s words should tell President Biden about Iran deal TSA: Firearm seizures at airport reached record high in 2020 despite fewer passengers Watch live: Biden to speak on COVID-19 pandemic Watch live: Senators sworn in as jurors for Trump’s second impeachment trial Public schools can take the lead in vaccine blitz EU calls on vaccine makers to honor supply commitments ‘Like a bomb went off’: deadly tornado rips through Alabama WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s Modern Credit Systems virtual event, featuring Suze Orman Washington’s Jennifer King becomes NFL’s first Black female assistant position coach Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s secretary of State Biden signs series of executive orders aimed at racial equity Lobbying world UK becomes smallest country in the world to record 100,000 COVID-19 deaths Colorado delegation wants Biden to stop Space Command move to Alabama The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Vaccination goals for 2021 No. 2 Senate Democrat says minimum wage can be increased with simple majority vote Biden needs to reverse Trump’s economic policy in Ecuador Man who wore Capitals jersey, used fire extinguisher on Capitol steps arrested Group of Catholic bishops comes out in support of LGBT youth Oregon Republican Party calls Capitol riot a ‘false flag’ operation to discredit GOP, silence Trump supporters Capitol Police chief apologizes, admits to department’s failures in riot Amazon to expand into Boston, adding 3K corporate employees DC National Guard commander says Pentagon restricted his authority before riot McConnell: Sinema told me she won’t nix the filibuster To fix social media now focus on privacy, not platforms Left-leaning group to track which companies hire former top Trump aides Senate committee advances Biden’s DHS pick despite Republican pushback Louvre undergoing major renovations during months-long pandemic closure Godiva closing all US stores after drop in visits due to COVID-19 UPDATED: McEnany, Fox News talks on pause Eli Lilly says antibody combo significantly cuts COVID-19 death risk Democrats reintroduce $15 minimum wage bill Marty Baron announces retirement from Washington Post Jimmy Fallon sneaks into Steve Kornacki’s MSNBC office to clean it 2020 proved big businesses aren’t as bad as some believe Fauci: Double-masking ‘just makes common sense’ House Republicans vow not to support spending bills that repeal Hyde Amendment Man pleads guilty to planning attacks on White House and Trump Tower Natural phenomenon of billions of cicadas will soon swarm across eastern US Permanently protecting our coasts is critical to addressing the climate crisis Feds charge man who allegedly stole documents from McConnell’s desk during riot WHO revises guidance for COVID-19 patients’ treatment, recommending follow-up care, low-dose anticoagulants Priest leaves diocese after live-streaming exorcisms of alleged election fraud Democrat Jeff Jackson jumps into North Carolina Senate race Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on racial equity To make health care affordable, stop focusing on insurance The Economist hires former NYT editor who resigned following Cotton editorial IMF raises 2021 global growth projection to 5.5 percent Newsmax rescinds Spicer’s White House Correspondents’ Association application: report Johnson & Johnson on track for 100 million vaccine doses by end of June, bolstering US supply Texas city settles lawsuit brought by man who was pepper-sprayed while recording son’s traffic stop We must resist ideological tests for the US military EU calls on US, Biden to help create common rulebook for tech giants Wealthy Canadian couple flew to remote indigenous community to get COVID-19 vaccine: reports Restoring the EPA: Lessons from the past Greece bans public protests of more than 100 people, cites coronavirus concerns New study links small rises in air pollution to vision problems Rising: January 26, 2021 Tom Brady’s parents were ‘sick as a dog’ with COVID-19 last year Top CBS executives suspended as company looks into reports of racist, sexist behavior Ex-Christie aide cleared by Supreme Court in ‘Bridgegate’ scandal running for local office Biden (mostly) builds on Trump’s foreign policy Florida makes bid for Olympics if Tokyo backs out Lobbying from the center Markey questions Facebook on ‘failed commitment’ to stop recommending political groups Thousands line up on state website as Minnesota rolls out coronavirus vaccine lottery Two female referees officiate NBA game for first time State of emergency declared in Puerto Rico after killings targeting women, transgender people Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers ask judge to dismiss charges against her Southwest becomes last major US airline to ban emotional support animals Watch live: Senate votes to confirm Blinken as Secretary of State Tensions among Democrats are about progressive ends, not violent means Watch live: White House holds press briefing Google suspends donations to lawmakers who voted against certifying election Protect yourself from outside germs with this on-sale air purifying shield This inspirational bracelet is one of Oprah’s favorite things – and it’s on sale WHO: Olympians should not be prioritized for coronavirus vaccine China threatens war as Joe Biden continues the outreach to Taiwan CNN’s Abby Phillip on her bucket list and go-to pandemic outfit Just 11 percent of Americans satisfied with direction of US: Gallup Airport police officer identifies suspect in Capitol riot after disturbance on flight Will Janet Yellen mortgage America’s future? Sarah Huckabee Sanders touts Trump endorsement Defining policing is essential to reform it Feehery: The Republican Party isn’t going anywhere My Pillow CEO banned by Twitter Press: The case against Citizen Trump John Bolton: Second Trump impeachment ‘badly conceived, poorly executed,’ likely to produce same result as first Immigrant justice campaign launches to call on Congress to act on immigration The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden argues for legislative patience, urgent action amid crisis Biden’s get-tough Russia plan faces early diplomacy test Portman’s exit underscores Republican identity crisis State-level Republicans wracked by division after Trump’s loss Former lawmakers call on leadership to focus on unity Financial firms brace for Biden’s consumer agency chief Biden’s bipartisan push hits wall on COVID-19 relief bill GOP digs in on preserving Trump tax cuts The Memo: Chances recede of GOP breaking with Trump On The Trail: Little GOP interest in post-election introspection Bottom line New US strategy could create massive $10B fund to fight climate disasters