The Hill Articles: July 1, 2021

Consultants found extensive concrete deterioration at Surfside building in 2020: report Anti-Asian hate crimes surged 107 percent in 2020 in California Arkansas coronavirus cases reach new high for second day since the winter New study finds COVID-19 spreading from people to cats and dogs Boy Scouts reach $850M settlement in sexual abuse case US journalist to remain in Myanmar jail after trial delayed Over 180 human remains found at site of another Canadian residential school Judge rules in favor of Minneapolis group that sued for more police officers Preliminary data show J&J vaccine could be effective against delta variant Rabbi stabbed outside Boston synagogue Commerce secretary waves off Xi’s comments about China’s adversaries IMF raises 2021 US growth projection to 7 percent Emergency physician gathering photos among wreckage of Surfside building collapse JD Vance jumps into Ohio Senate primary Garland imposes moratorium on federal executions Democrats say there’s no time to wait on including climate in infrastructure Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson to beat Jeff Bezos with trip to space White House releases staff salaries showing narrowed gender pay gap Los Angeles Dodgers to visit the White House on Friday New Virginia law bans outdoor balloon releases, with fines of $25 per balloon Woman convicted in ‘Slender Man’ stabbing to be released early from mental institution 40 percent of college students are saving up for an emergency fund Rescue efforts in Surfside building collapse resume On The Money: Jobs report poised to boost or hinder Biden’s agenda | Jobless claims fall to new pandemic low | 130 countries announce support for global minimum tax Overnight Defense: Navy pulls plug on $500 million railgun effort | Esper defends Milley after Trump attacks | Navy vet charged in Jan. 6 riot wants trial moved 1,000 counties have vaccination coverage under 30 percent, CDC says Overnight Health Care: White House to send ‘surge teams’ to delta variant hot spots | St. Louis recommends vaccinated wear masks indoors | 120K people in Oklahoma gain Medicaid coverage A law hindering treatment for severe mental illness must be repealed Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by NextEra Energy — Cities a surprise refuge for wildlife OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House passes $760B package, hoping to sway infrastructure debate | Exxon lobbyist says it pushed trade groups to ‘be out front’ on PFAS | Wildfire expert prescribes controlled burns as preventive care Actress Sophia Bush testifies before Congress on vaccines: ‘Medicine is not partisan’ New Norway law mandates social media influencers disclose photo editing GoPuff drivers demand better treatment from company Hillicon Valley: FTC votes to expand antitrust enforcement powers | US, UK agencies warn of Russian hackers using ‘brute force’ to target hundreds of groups | Trump allies launch new social media platform It’s been 10 years of crisis in Syria — don’t create one more St. Louis recommends vaccinated wear masks indoors Facebook tests feature offering resources for those worried about ‘extremist’ friends Missouri, Nevada see rises in COVID-19 infections Africa’s special envoy condemns EU, COVAX for lack of COVID-19 vaccine donations Navy pulls plug on $500 million railgun effort Biden officials release first rules implementing ban on surprise medical bills Exxon lobbyist says it pushed trade groups to ‘be out front’ on forever chemicals in activist recording New bill aims to secure federal government IT against cyberattacks UN secretary general urges Myanmar military to release all ‘arbitrarily detained’ prisoners Biden, first lady stop at photo memorial in Surfside Pennsylvania’s election audit moves follow the partisan playbook Biden: Families of victims of Surfside building collapse ‘realistic’ about rescue State strips visas of 55 Central Americans engaged in corruption California sets Newsom recall election for Sept. 14 Iowa federal judge apologizes for comments about Trump pardons NFL’s Washington Football Team fined $10M for ‘unprofessional’ workplace Former cop who allegedly attacked police with flagpole during Capitol riots to be released from jail, placed on house arrest The Biden administration must think globally about child care Data: Delta variant is not sparking mass hospitalizations in England Obama: Michelle is ‘top dog’ in our house Young Republicans see shift in GOP: ‘From outright denial to climate caucus’ Trump lawyer claims indictment was politically motivated How Donald Rumsfeld helped save the presidency Firm hired to oversee Britney Spears conservatorship asks to withdraw White House to launch COVID-19 response teams focused on curbing delta variant Biden EPA to reassess Trump-era chemical health findings Michael Cohen: Weisselberg indictment ‘the tip of the iceberg’ NBC’s Chuck Todd to vaccine critics: ‘Shame on you’ Trump says NY ‘taking over’ the witch hunt against him with new charges Watch out, Republicans — Trump-related indictments could create huge midterm dangers Mother of incoming Naval Academy midshipman shot while helping him move in Police group says ambush attacks on officers up 91 percent over past year Biden administration to conduct review of wind project off Virginia coast A storm is coming: A plan to fend off our looming long-term care catastrophe 7 conservative women who could replace Meghan McCain on ‘The View’ COVID vaccine lotteries are working — let’s apply the model to other diseases Supreme Court ruling shocks voting rights activists, academics Robinhood files for IPO Woman cut from astronaut program in 1960s over gender joining Bezos in space American Prospect editor says Florida building collapse a warning about rising seas Oath Keeper member’s lawyer says DC residents ‘despise’ traditional US values Matt Taibbi: Reporting on potential COVID-19 treatments like ivermectin shouldn’t be taken as an endorsement Evacuations underway after volcano in Philippines spews ash Mid-year outlook: Inflation holds the key to future stock market returns White House to send ‘surge teams’ to delta variant hot spots Trump cabinet member pleaded with him not to praise Chinese pandemic response, new report says GOP lawmakers invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress amid conservatorship battle Guinness confirms world’s oldest man at 112 years old Read the charges against Trump Org CFO Weisselberg FTC votes to expand antitrust enforcement powers Top wildfire expert prescribes controlled burns as preventive care Please stop putting garlic up your nose on TikTok, doctors say Ethics panel dismisses GOP lawmaker’s $5,000 metal detector fine Trump exec Weisselberg pleads not guilty to fraud, conspiracy charges Democrats call for DOJ, FBI to declassify 9/11 intelligence related to Saudi Arabia Democratic senators call for more data on conservatorships in light of Britney Spears case Missouri AG requests Supreme Court review of blocked abortion law First hearing of Jan. 6 probe to feature Capitol Police testimony Trump allies launch new social media platform: reports Kean Jr. to run against Malinowski: report Minnesota appeals court clears way for third-degree murder charge against officers in George Floyd death US deficit to hit $3 trillion in 2021: CBO Arizona newspaper takes state Senate, Cyber Ninjas to court for audit info New mass testing technique for coronavirus is more sensitive than antigen tests Colorado Gov. signs bill to help workers transition from coal to clean energy To build back better, the US must reach out across the Atlantic NFL says it can’t confirm coach’s discrimination allegation Watch live: Biden delivers remarks after meeting with families in Florida Mexico’s COVID-19 death roll may exceed official count by 60 percent ‘So I raped you’: Former Gettysburg College student sought in 2013 rape case Supreme Court win for property rights is hardly a loss for the regulatory state Save over 45% on this fitness app that has a 4.9/5 star rating on the App Store California basketball team stripped of regional title after racist tortilla incident What they say versus what we hear on the border situation Report: Police leaders blocked arrest of Louisiana officer in Ronald Greene case Time’s Up says Bill Cosby is guilty regardless of Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines fight back after accusations of racism and homophobia New analysis shows 100 million eligible Americans still aren’t vaccinated UNC chancellor on Hannah-Jones tenure: ‘She can add great value to our University community’ Great Barrier Reef’s decline should be a wake-up call For first time, federal infrastructure projects being judged on how they tackle climate change and racial justice Tropical Storm Elsa heads to Florida as fifth named storm 130 countries announce support for global minimum tax US, UK agencies warn Russian hackers using ‘brute force’ to target hundreds of groups Activists see momentum as three new states legalize marijuana Progressive groups ask for town hall with Feinstein to talk filibuster Biden ‘deeply disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling on voting restrictions The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Goldman Sachs – Trump Org CFO’s expected indictment Democrats should campaign on actually funding the police McCarthy ‘shocked’ Cheney accepted Jan. 6 panel assignment from Pelosi WHO warns European soccer tournament crowds driving increased COVID-19 infections 120K people in Oklahoma gain Medicaid coverage as expansion takes effect Kagan rips colleagues in blistering 41-page voting rights dissent Monument to activist, journalist Ida B. Wells unveiled in Chicago Tour de France organizers dropping suit against spectator who caused crash Jeff Bezos reveals surprising and historic passenger who will take spaceflight with him Howard University responds to Phylicia Rashad’s tweet celebrating Bill Cosby ruling House Democrats call on McCarthy to take ‘immediate action’ on Rep. Greene New author wins prize for debut book with autistic heroine A 195 percent increase in sudden deaths a day in British Columbia reported during extreme heat wave The Biden Doctrine: Will it work? Poll: Majority of voters support gain of function virus research Biden intends to pick up costs to county, state in Florida building recovery efforts Majority of House Democrats urge keeping climate provisions in infrastructure package McCain blasts misogyny of ‘View’ coverage in exiting remarks California city approves law to require gun owners carry liability insurance The Memo: Dangers intensify for Trump as Vance brings charges After emergency meeting, controversial ‘1619 Project’ head wins tenured UNC job Some Americans take better care of their pets than themselves: poll Trump says he’s made decision on 2024 Cheney ‘honored to serve’ on Jan. 6 panel Kinzinger celebrates Cheney being named to Jan. 6 select committee Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing There is a silver lining in Cosby’s freedom Elon Musk praises China on Communist Party anniversary House passes $760B package, hoping to sway infrastructure debate Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok commit to fight abuse of women online William, Harry unveil Diana statue together Amid extreme weather, city and company climate action is more important than ever Officials still attempting to reach parents of 368 separated migrant children: court filing Americans can now choose their gender on their passports Florida search paused over concerns about rest of building collapsing LA supports new plan for stricter limits on homeless camps What America’s Thinking: July 1, 2021 Johnson & Johnson to initiate its first vaccine study for adolescents in fall Original code for the World Wide Web sells for over $5.4M Pelosi names Liz Cheney to serve on Jan. 6 select committee Ocasio-Cortez says Republicans who were ‘in on’ Capitol riot shouldn’t be on Jan. 6 committee US ends military academy program with Cambodia Kinzinger on McCarthy warning about Jan. 6 commission: ‘Who gives a s—?’ Star baseball pitcher reportedly strangled woman unconscious and punched her repeatedly Is a federal judge trying to set climate policy with the ‘Juliana’ case? Rising: July 1, 2021 Villagers evacuate after volcano in Philippines releases plume of ash, steam Supreme Court strikes down California donor disclosure rule Olympic fan attendance in jeopardy as COVID-19 cases rise in Japan Meghan McCain leaving ‘The View’ after four seasons New video shows water rushing into garage minutes before Florida tower collapsed Supreme Court leaves Arizona voting restrictions in place Watch live: Biden, first lady thank Surfside first responders Donald Rumsfeld: A ‘tough guy’ image balanced by kindness Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing phone charged with hate crime Japanese prime minister unsure about spectators just weeks before Olympics 17 injured in Los Angeles after bomb squad truck explosion Building inspection finds 72 condo units near Orlando unsafe, risk collapse Truffle lovers will love the low prices on these versatile cooking products White House: ‘We are not focused on the former president at all’ Majority of New Yorkers say Cuomo should not run for reelection: poll Gerrymandering and restricting voting rights: Flip sides of the same coin New York Assembly panel to start issuing subpoenas in Cuomo impeachment inquiry Oregon gov declares state of emergency with 10,000-acre wildfire raging Same-day registration is essential to voting rights debate Trump Org blasts criminal probe against Weisselberg: ‘Scorched earth’ attempt to go after Trump Democrat Charles Booker launches Senate challenge against Rand Paul Jobless claims fall closer to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 364K WHO warns new COVID-19 wave could loom as delta variant spread through Europe EPA employees fight for a contract that will protect them against future administrations Michigan to announce $5 million vaccine lottery Xi says China won’t be ‘bullied’ at Communist Party 100th anniversary celebration Pride Month concludes without Equality Act vote in Senate Behind China’s grand façade lies deep insecurity Fired Fox News anchor files defamation lawsuit against network, CEO over misconduct allegations By depending on police, Biden’s gun violence plan will not make communities safer Trump Org CFO surrenders ahead of expected criminal indictment The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump Organization indicted; House launches Jan. 6 probe Jobs report poised to boost or hinder Biden’s agenda Debate over SALT deduction forges odd alliances Delta variant ignites new mask debate Senate hopefuls embrace nuking filibuster Supreme Court expansion push starts to fizzle Centrist Democrats rush to blunt Nina Turner’s momentum in Ohio Biden to meet with Surfside families as rescue efforts enter eighth day Researchers uncover effort by Chinese-speaking hackers to target Afghan government