The Hill Articles: July 21, 2021

YouTube takes down videos from Brazilian president’s channel, citing coronavirus misinformation Officials arrest man who allegedly attacked officers with a metal rod during Capitol riot Biden says wages will need to increase to solve recruitment problems Caitlyn Jenner pledges to support Trump if he makes another bid for the White House Biden: Republicans who say Democrats want to defund the police are lying Chicago approves creation of new civilian police oversight group Biden says he doesn’t want voting rights ‘wrapped up’ in filibuster debate Club for Growth goes after Cheney in ad, compares her to Clinton Biden pokes at Fox hosts: They’ve had ‘altar call’ on vaccines DeSantis urges public to get vaccinated: These shots are ‘saving lives’ Biden says CDC will advise unvaccinated kids to wear masks in school Biden on bipartisan infrastructure deal: ‘I think it’s going to get done’ Tara Reade, Chicago organizer discuss nationwide March for Medicare for All Briahna Joy Gray: Supreme Court’s ‘workaround’ for Garland daughter’s clerkship is not ‘available to all’ Tokyo Games poised to be ‘most gender equal’ Olympics yet, IOC says House erupts in anger over Jan. 6 and Trump’s role New Jersey officials say nearly 50 fully vaccinated residents have died from COVID-19 Dallas Morning News hires first Black executive editor Chile’s constitutional reform risks radicalization Hillicon Valley: Senators introduce bill to require some cyber incident reporting | UK citizen arrested in connection to 2020 Twitter hack | Officials warn of cyber vulnerabilities in water systems Schumer leaves door open for second vote on bipartisan infrastructure deal Mitch McConnell warns of a COVID-19 wave like ‘we went through last year’ without vaccinations Salt Lake City mayor, city council sign joint resolution declaring racism a public health crisis Maine authorities seized cocaine disguised as cake, arrested two Fox News airs PSA telling viewers ‘get the vaccine’ Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief defends Milley after Trump book criticism | Addresses critical race theory | Top general says Taliban has ‘strategic momentum’ in war On The Money: Bipartisan infrastructure group says it’s still on track after Senate setback | House Democrats want input on bipartisan plan | McConnell warns GOP won’t vote to raise debt ceiling Black bear interrupts the Tokyo Olympics House committee approves slate of bills to improve telecom security What America’s Thinking: July 21, 2021 The new paradigm: Un-natural disasters in a changing climate Omar reflects on personal experiences with hate in making case for new envoy Equilibrium/ Sustainability — Presented by NextEra Energy — West Coast wildfires drive East Coast air quality alerts Overnight Health Care: Drug companies reach tentative $26B opioid settlement | COVID-19 deaths push drop in life expectancy | WHO chief: Virus risk inevitable at Olympics Louisiana lawmakers fail to override veto on transgender sports ban Analysis: One percent of people in low-income countries vaccinated Mayo Clinic expert warns delta variant will infect everyone who is not immune OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Western wildfires prompt evacuations in California, Oregon| House passes bill requiring EPA to regulate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water | Granholm announces new building energy codes Do you know the muffin ban? Recall affects 26 products nationwide Missouri to offer vaccine incentives amid emerging COVID-19 hotspot Two-star general at Fort Hood cleared after internal investigation Wildfires can actually create their own weather. Here’s how. ‘The View’ postpones interview with Bill O’Reilly accuser amid court fight Jeff Bezos gives $100M each to two people It’s time to boot the pandemic from South America Judge blocks Arkansas ban on transgender youth health care US flights report more than 3,000 unruly passengers this year, many for not wearing masks Psaki says WH will disclose COVID-19 positive officials who come in contact with Biden, Harris White House ‘encouraged’ by infrastructure progress Biden taps Vicki Kennedy and Comcast executive for ambassador posts Bipartisan group says it’s still on track after setback on Senate floor Couple accused of starting wildfire during gender reveal charged in death of firefighter Ohio chief medical officer on unvaccinated becoming infected: ‘It is really now just a matter of time’ Democrats warn leadership against excluding House from infrastructure talks How Sen. Graham can help fix the labor shortage with commonsense immigration reform Watchdogs: Government has forgiven nearly $400B in pandemic relief loans Couple sues eBay after threats, harassment from former employees Six times Fauci and Rand Paul clashed in hearings Republican calls on Oklahoma to ban Ben & Jerry’s NC governor says schools should require masks for K-8 teachers, students Top general: Taliban has ‘strategic momentum’ in war Officials warn of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in water systems Alabama lawmaker facing calls to resign after using racial slur in council meeting CBC honors Black women advocates amid voting rights battle Poll: Trump leads 2024 GOP primary trailed by Pence, DeSantis Another week, another weather tantrum: We are changing the atmosphere and global weather patterns Clubhouse opens membership to all users GOP blocks infrastructure debate as negotiators near deal House passes bill requiring EPA to regulate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Cheney: GOP leader seeking to block real Jan. 6 investigation More than 1,200 tons of dead fish, debris washing onto Florida beaches Naomi Osaka hits back at Megyn Kelly with a simple block Trump pushes support for Wright in home stretch to Texas House runoff Why this week’s full moon may look red Rochester mayor, husband plead not guilty to gun charges after raid on home Pentagon chief defends Milley after Trump book criticism Illinois has seen six times more gamma variant cases than delta so far: report University forgives loans for 2,500 former students Sanders to campaign for Turner in Ohio CDC investigating deaths of immunized nursing home residents: report Bipartisan bill will help level the playing field for small businesses US, Germany reach deal on controversial Russian pipeline Just 6.5 percent of rental aid has reached tenants, landlords: Treasury North Carolina lawmakers advance bill requiring parental approval of youths’ COVID-19 vaccines Chrissy Teigen admits she might be canceled forever Surfside victims, families will get $150M in initial compensation, judge says Six unvaccinated hospital workers fired in New Jersey Saudi women stand guard in Mecca for hajj for first time Kamala Harris is right about how to deal with root causes of migration Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges in LA Defense chief says he won’t get ‘distracted’ by critical race theory debate Navalny spokesperson’s house arrest extended Drug companies reach tentative $26 billion national opioid settlement Israeli politician calls on Ben & Jerry’s to ‘rethink’ ban Rejected Republicans rip Pelosi after their rejection from Jan. 6 panel Pennsylvania county’s voting machines decertified after audit CBO: Key debt limit date likely in October or November ‘Move fast and break things’ won’t work for autonomous vehicles Democratic Senate campaign arm trails Republicans in June fundraising Harris says she will campaign for Newsom in California recall election Maria Taylor leaving ESPN following colleague’s comment about her race Trump supporter refuses judge’s order to take down Biden attack banners CIA picks veteran of bin Laden hunt to head ‘Havana syndrome’ task force: report Live: White House press secretary holds gaggle aboard Air Force One GOP defending voter ID laws in Texas ad campaign Virginia governor recommending masks in schools, stops short of mandate Federal judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth Surprising new study finds men cause more climate emissions than women Bipartisan group to issue ‘promising’ statement on infrastructure path forward Judge says former Army Ranger used his training in Capitol riot Nick Saban says Alabama QB offered near $1M endorsement after NCAA rule change Milwaukee alderwoman launches Senate bid Acquiescing to Berlin, emboldening Moscow and squeezing Kyiv: Biden and Nordstream 2 Russia unveils new stealth fighter that can fly nearly twice the speed of sound McCarthy yanks all GOP picks from Jan. 6 committee Top U.S. Catholic Church official resigns over report linking him to gay bars, Grindr Granholm announces new building energy codes US waiting until Israeli budget passes to reopen consulate in Jerusalem: report 3 hurt in Milwaukee shootings during celebrations for Bucks NBA Finals win Head of Army War College reinstated after misconduct investigation Nearly one-third of young adults experiencing food insecurity Democrat calls on Olympics to rectify situation after Paralympian drops out of games Ukrainian president to meet with Biden at White House in August As the world reopens, surging detentions and abuses isolate China Kennedy Center 2021 honorees include Bette Midler, Lorne Michaels, Joni Mitchell The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Goldman Sachs – Schumer moves ahead with likely-to-fail infrastructure vote GOP negotiators say they’ll vote to start infrastructure debate next week Upgrade your business’s cybersecurity with lifetime coverage for less than $60 65 former governors, mayors back bipartisan infrastructure deal Former Detroit police chief takes step toward gubernatorial run Netflix loses 400K subscribers in US, Canada, blames COVID-19 for ‘lumpiness’ in growth Team USA chiropractor apologizes for comparing COVID-19 protocols to Nazi Germany Many New Yorkers are going back to work — but on their own terms Pelosi rejects Jordan, Banks for Jan. 6 committee Woman credits Apple Watch with saving her life after it catches heart spike Colbert: Trump era ‘almost like a spell was being cast’ on the American people Sen Rand Paul says he’s asking DOJ for ‘a criminal referral’ into Fauci Louisiana clergy sign letter opposing transgender sports ban Oklahoma boy dies after attempting TikTok ‘blackout challenge’ COVID-19 misinformation is a public health hazard — we need to start treating it as such ‘I’m sorry, but it’s too late’: Doctor says hospitalized COVID-19 patients asking for vaccines Sports Illustrated editor accuses Megyn Kelly of ‘bullying’ Naomi Osaka Common ground on climate exists — outside of Congress Zandi argues spending packages will help economy, rejects inflation concerns Rubio on coronavirus vaccine hesitancy: ‘It’s really not a partisan issue’ ‘Superspreader’ Facebook accounts spewing dangerous vaccine misinformation COVID-19-positive man disguised himself as wife to fly: report How Jeff Bezos and his crew spent their 4 minutes in space US women’s soccer team kneels ahead of Olympic match after protest rules eased Arsenal pulls out of Florida Cup after positive COVID-19 tests New book exposes the cruelty and conservation lies of trophy hunting Texas Democrats pull worst publicity stunt — ever UK citizen arrested in Spain in connection to 2020 Twitter hack House Democrats reintroduce bill addressing diversity at State Department Texas hospital reports first case of lambda COVID-19 variant The all-hands-on-deck urgency of COVID must be applied to the climate crisis US Olympic volleyball player tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan Officials defend support system after Paralympian’s withdrawal from games DC, Baltimore issue air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke from western US, Canada It’s not just Blacks: Republicans are targeting Natives, the young and disabled as well Lobbyists with Biden ties enjoy surge in revenue, clients US life expectancy falls in 2020 amid the pandemic Pfizer to work with South African plant for COVID-19 vaccine bottling in 2022 Missouri lawmakers hold hearing on teaching about racism without testimony from Black parents, teachers or scholars Biden favorable rating at 52 percent in new poll US extends travel restrictions with Canada, Mexico Charlamagne Tha God to host late-night Comedy Central show Republicans call for criminal tribunal for human rights abuses in Cuba Las Vegas officials decide against mask mandate for tourists on Strip, in casinos Harris under water with 47 percent unfavorable rating in new poll Slow down to give these endangered whales a chance Rising: July 21, 2021 Explosive wildfire season will get worse with thunderstorms, lightning Mask advisory issued in Provincetown after COVID-19 outbreak Positive ratings of Black-white relations at 20-year low: Gallup Texas Republicans propose audit of Democrat-heavy counties 1.2 million displaced by record flooding in China COVID-19 has created secret pandemic of orphans: study Congress can put rural communities back to work with smart infrastructure investments Small businesses fight for a voice in Washington FAA reports nearly 100 cases of unruly airline passengers in past week Sasse calls China’s Xi a ‘coward’ after Apple Daily arrest Protect your computer from viruses and other threats with 50% off this proven solution Western wildfires prompt evacuations in California, Oregon Brisbane selected to host 2032 Olympics McConnell warns GOP won’t vote to raise debt ceiling Pasadena requiring vaccinations for city workers Today’s vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill is dangerously premature Majority in new poll says expanded child tax credit should not be permanent Senate Democrats’ super PAC says it has raised over $9M more than Republicans Prosecutors say woman stabbed more than 100 times after she mistook car for Uber WHO chief: Virus risk inevitable at Olympics Real-life ‘MacGyver’ uses potato chip bag, duct tape to save stabbing victim ‘Britney Spears’ bill introduced to end ‘broken system’ of conservatorships Why Bezos’s space flight really matters Kaseya ransomware attack highlights cyber vulnerabilities of small businesses New York requiring vaccine or testing for workers in city hospitals, clinics Court dismisses GOP suit over proxy voting in House Johnson & Johnson projects $2.5 billion from vaccine sales globally Defunct newspaper’s senior editor arrested in Hong Kong Biden’s confused China policy  Tokyo infections hit six-month high ahead of Olympics Senators introduce bill requiring some critical groups to report cybersecurity incidents Panel chair says Trump will be part of Jan. 6 inquiry Managing the US dollar to pay for congressional infrastructure plans Small businesses seek to woo workers back post pandemic Greene: Reporter’s question about vaccination status ‘a violation of my HIPAA rights’ Now is the time to end the subminimum wage for people with disabilities Pavlich: Democrats’ bad faith games on infrastructure COVID-19 deaths push drop in life expectancy No. 2 State Department official to travel to China amid tensions Why ‘misinformation’ is the wrong label with vaccine hesitancy Mellman: Prices & the personal economy Budowsky: How Biden can defeat COVID-19 for good ‘Borderless professors’ are the future of global awareness and soft diplomacy From T-shirts to snack foods: Small businesses get real on TikTok The Hill’s Morning Report – High-profile COVID-19 infections spark new worries COVID-19 anxiety eclipses Olympics as athletes test positive Ohio becomes battleground for rival Democratic factions Seeking red gains in blue Jersey Republicans divided on how hard to push vaccines Senate GOP likely to nix plan Trump is a complication for Republican hopes in Virginia Lawmakers spend more on personal security in wake of insurrection Biden’s misinformation crackdown spotlights partisan divide on content reform Lobbying world Entrepreneurs of color are central to our economic recovery from COVID-19 Promoting veteran entrepreneurship program can help power post-COVID-19 economy Reducing compliance burdens for the beauty industry How we can support small businesses in this next phase of our recovery Senate legislation will help protect small businesses from predatory lenders Revitalized rural towns get extra boost from remote workers We must address the declining rate of startup business launches Knight Foundation to invest $5M in research to combat misinformation