The Hill Articles: July 27, 2021

House to resume mask mandate after new CDC guidance RealClearPolitics reporter says Freedom Caucus shows how much GOP changed under Trump Journalists Jordan Chariton and Jenn Dize detail their latest reporting on the Flint water crisis Marianne Williamson calls federal judge’s handling of Steven Donziger case ‘unconstitutional’ Trita Parsi: Other major, U.S.-backed Middle East powers are just as interventionist as Iran Michelle Obama to Simone Biles: ‘We are proud of you and we are rooting for you’ Jake Ellzey defeats Trump-backed candidate in Texas House runoff Julian Assange stripped of Ecuadorian citizenship Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to first Black NHL player Aly Raisman defends former teammate Biles: ‘I’m proud of her’ DOJ declines to back Mo Brooks’s defense against Swalwell’s riot lawsuit Iowa governor suggests immigrants partially to blame for rising COVID-19 cases Don Lemon defends Tucker Carlson amid confrontation video Visitation suspended at Louisiana prisons amid COVID-19 surge Shell to buy renewable energy company Mitt Romney praises Simone Biles following withdrawal from team event Biden officials pledge to confront cybersecurity challenges head-on Top health official sees various routes to lowering patient costs Shocking video shows salmon almost boiled alive in heat wave Its time to make long-lasting and transformative investments in biofuels Court finds Democratic donor Ed Buck guilty of all charges in connection to two men’s deaths Two young adults shot at screening of ‘Forever Purge’ in California Overnight Defense: Senators reach $2 billion deal on emergency Capitol security bill | House panel looks to help military sexual assault survivors | US increases airstrikes to help Afghan forces fight Taliban Canadian guards, customs officials to strike before border with US reopens Israeli org seeks to sell products under Ben & Jerry’s name in Israeli-occupied areas Simone Biles reveals reasons for withdrawal from Olympics competition McCarthy pulls GOP picks off House economic panel Sen Joe Manchin warns ‘everything could fall apart’ on two big infrastructure bills Biden administration considering vaccine mandate for federal employees Kuwaiti government bans unvaccinated citizens from traveling outside country On The Money: Schumer, Warren call on Biden to extend student loan pause | IMF estimates 6 percent global growth this year Body camera footage shows Colorado officer choking unarmed man: ‘You’re killing me’ CDC backtracks with new mask guidance Price controls for broadband won’t work Obama to join NBA Africa as strategic partner New scientific team will search for aliens by looking for their technology Tennessee GOP state senators urge residents to get COVID-19 vaccine amid surge Overnight Energy: Manchin grills Haaland over Biden oil and gas review | Biden admin reportedly aims for 40 percent of drivers using EVs by 2030 |  Lack of DOD action may have caused ‘preventable’ PFAS risks Hillicon Valley: Facebook tightens teen protections | FBI cautions against banning ransomware payments | Republicans probe White House-social media collaboration Appeals court rejects Turkey’s attempt to dismiss suit in attack on DC protesters Masks and vaccines: What would you do to save a child? What America’s Thinking: July 27, 2021 Father’s LinkedIn post says 14-year-old was asked ‘are you a boy or a girl’ before being attacked GOP up in arms over Cheney, Kinzinger US adds new protections for wild horses against illegal sale, slaughter Walmart to offer free college tuition and books to employees as recruitment lags Overnight Health Care: CDC advises vaccinated to wear masks in high-risk areas | Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for federal workers Black women’s group accuses Johnson & Johnson of ‘deceptive marketing’ for baby powder To prevent an eviction nightmare, utilize the nation’s court systems Consumer confidence nearing pre-pandemic levels Equilibrium/ Sustainability — Presented by NextEra Energy — Cockatoo cooperation key to suburban survival Five takeaways from a bracing day of Jan. 6 testimony White House reporters to wear masks in briefing room again Jill Biden’s chief of staff picked for US ambassador to Spain Climate change is a unifying threat — NATO should enact Article 5 to combat it Will our food break the climate or save it? 14 organizations interested in acquiring Confederate statues removed from Charlottesville Biden says Russia spreading misinformation ahead of 2022 elections Utilizing space to fight climate change on Earth Court orders forfeiture of ancient tablet bought by Hobby Lobby CDC says vaccinated people in high-transmission areas should still wear masks Mayorkas working remotely after being exposed to COVID-19 Top FBI official advises Congress against banning ransomware payments Biden administration aims for 40 percent of drivers using EVs by 2030: report ‘Biden Inflation’ made simple: Borrow from the Fed, take away from the rest of us Biden administration considering vaccine requirements for all federal workers Bret Baier reacts to Jan. 6 hearing: After testimony, you can’t say ‘it’s not a big deal’ Biden’s keeping the Canada-US border closed makes no sense McCarthy, McConnell say they didn’t watch Jan. 6 hearing House panel looks to help military sexual assault survivors IOC threatens action after another Olympian won’t face Israeli athlete Human Rights Watch accuses Israeli military of apparent war crimes US increases airstrikes to help Afghan forces fight Taliban Capitol Police chief praises officers who testified before Jan. 6 panel Olympics have already smashed LGBTQ+ record It’s time to cancel the Versatile Test Reactor CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission areas IMF estimates 6 percent global growth this year Cal State University to require vaccinations Florida Democratic official suspends concealed carry permits for 22 people tied to Capitol riot Washington Post to require proof of vaccination for September return to offices Watchdog: Lack of DOD action may have caused ‘preventable’ risks from ‘forever chemicals’ Want to improve vaccine rates? Ask for this endorsement More than 100 business leaders urge lawmakers to pass infrastructure bill WHO leader issues warning on ‘harmful’ e-cigarettes Two arrested in California after Black Lives Matter mural is defaced US on track to see 200K daily COVID-19 cases, former CDC director says NBC News adding hundreds of jobs in streaming push Hundreds of San Francisco bars to require proof of vaccination or negative test White House defends Biden’s past remarks on virus as CDC shifts guidance Florida man tries to ‘walk on water’ to New York but washes ashore Highest-ranking GOP assemblyman in WI against another audit of 2020 vote DOJ announces sale of Martin Shkreli’s one-copy Wu-Tang album Trump’s Texas endorsement boosts a scandal-plagued incumbent while imperiling a political dynasty Walmart to pay 100 percent of employees’ college tuition House panel backs adding second guided-missile destroyer to Navy budget Hoyer urges conference talks on bipartisan infrastructure bill Protesters shut down Greene-Gaetz Jan. 6 event Heavy wildfire smoke linked to increased COVID-19 risk, researchers say Fauci joins YouTube coronavirus special aimed at Black community Eight Republicans join Democrats to confirm head of DOJ environmental division Watch live: CDC announces new mask guidance Swastika found carved in State Department elevator Federal officials abroad are unprotected — in a world of increasing volatility Cheney calls Gaetz, Greene DOJ protest a ‘disgrace’ Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on Jan. 6 mob: ‘A hit man sent them’ Miami ICU full with unvaccinated patients Nearly 140 Democrats urge EPA to ‘promptly’ allow California to set its own vehicle pollution standards Analyst who leaked drone secrets sentenced to 45 months Select committee member thanks officers who responded Jan. 6: ‘You were our last line of defense’ Former Sen Barbara Boxer attacked, robbed in San Francisco Oklahoma Democrats call on governor to reinstate emergency declaration as cases rise It’s time we had ‘safe havens’ for vaccinated Americans Senate panel advances Navy secretary nominee Schumer, Warren call on Biden to extend student loan pause and wipe out $50K per borrower Officers offer harrowing accounts at first Jan. 6 committee hearing DOJ announces another Jan. 6 arrest amid Capitol riot hearing Republicans press White House on communications with social media platforms Hoyer suggests COVID-19 rules will stay — and might get tougher UK easing quarantine rules for essential workers The glass ceiling that diverse Senate staff still face Save big and smile brightly with this high-performance, low-cost electric toothbrush Trump says he’d like to see Chris Sununu challenge Hassan Manchin grills Haaland over Biden oil and gas moratorium DOJ tells former Trump officials they can testify in Jan. 6 investigations: report Senators reach $2 billion deal on emergency Capitol security bill The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Officers describe horror of Jan. 6 in first committee hearing Saudi Arabia threatening years-long travel bans for trips to ‘red list’ countries Biden, Sinema meet as infrastructure talks hit rough patch Psaki: Simone Biles ‘still the GOAT’ The US has a Nord Stream 2 agreement, but still lacks direction on Russia Shocking spike in suicides among US troops Poll: Republicans want Trump to have a say in party’s future Germany to test travelers for virus on entry: report Simone Biles on competing again in Tokyo: ‘We’re going to take it a day at a time’ 70 percent of adults vaccinated with one dose, EU says Biden administration spending $121M to boost vaccinations in underserved communities Kinzinger gets emotional: Difference between a ‘crime’ and a ‘coup’ Lineup for Central Park ‘Homecoming’ concert includes Springsteen, LL Cool J, New York Philharmonic Could the death of a corporate handout in Texas be a turning point? Three dead, one missing in Colorado flood US home price growth hits record 16.6 percent Great Salt Lake hits historic low, potentially releasing arsenic-laced dust into air breathed by millions Cheney asks police about Trump’s ‘loving crowd’ comment Woman waves Trump flag while driving onto Minnesota Capitol grounds CDC to announce some vaccinated people should wear masks indoors again Track coach permanently banned for sexual, emotional misconduct To make energy green, remove red tape Georgia man pleads guilty to four Atlanta-area spa killings, sentenced to life Jeffries: ‘Sick and cynical’ for GOP to blame Pelosi for Jan. 6 Lizzo asks fans for 6 feet of space: ‘I’m going to be slightly rude about it’ Police officer repeatedly calls Jan. 6 rioters ‘terrorists’  Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing ‘Muslim-free’ gun range closes in Oklahoma House lawmakers push for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics First warrant signed for Texas Democrat who fled to DC Native Americans are targets of voter suppression too Wild video shows fans explode at shocking US Olympic victory Atlanta officers relieved of duty after video shows handcuffed woman being kicked in head What does M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Old’ say about aging and our society? Tased officer: Jan. 6 attack ‘unlike anything’ I’ve ever seen Britney Spears files to get her father removed from conservatorship Biden releases 21-point immigration plan amid bipartisan criticism Biden should reconsider planned reversal of bipartisan US policy on Jerusalem Rising: July 27, 2021 US warning against travel to Israel, Spain, Portugal amid virus outbreaks CDC to recommend masks for vaccinated people in some situations California Republican seeks to make Aug. 24 ‘Kobe Bryant Day’ Trump decries ‘defund the police’ after Boxer attacked Biden adviser’s brother lobbied National Security Council on GM’s behalf The iconic Campbell’s Soup Can is getting a rebrand for the digital age Polls show California recall gaining steam Shocking result as US women’s gymnastics team dethroned after Simone Biles withdraws Cheney says full Jan. 6 probe needed to remove ‘cancer’ from republic 54 percent of Black Americans say they have experienced unfair treatment: Gallup Biden zigzags on China policy Koreas restore communication links, vow to improve relations Get a marketing boost with help from this lifetime subscription for less than $70 House GOP blames Pelosi — not Trump — for Jan. 6 FDA approves Merck’s Keytruda as breast cancer treatment Tennis star Naomi Osaka eliminated from Olympics, cites pressure It’s time for US to get serious about cleaning up space junk Hong Kong protester convicted in first trial under new security law Watch live: House committee holds first hearing US Capitol riot Facebook, Instagram to limit targeted ads for teen users Adaptability remains a constant — even as the ‘character of war’ changes Record number of COVID-19 cases reported in Tokyo after Olympics start Michigan state representative reports spending campaign money at strip club Congress reverts to childish antics with no adult supervision in sight California restaurant sparks backlash with signs asking diners to prove they are not vaccinated Live coverage: House panel holds first hearing on Jan. 6 probe Simone Biles withdraws from US women’s Olympic gymnastics team final America’s taxes — complex, incomprehensible and unfair White House seeking $1 billion to help resettle Afghan allies To get to the truth about Jan. 6, Democrats need to ignore most of the Republicans Feehery: It’s time for Senate Republicans to play hardball on infrastructure Washington Post calls on Democrats to subpoena Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Meadows for testimony on Jan. 6 Congress must update the Electoral Count Act Jan. 6 panel chairman previews officers’ testimony Press: Give those unemployed writers a job! McAuliffe calls on Youngkin to drop out of ‘election integrity’ rally Women’s March endorses Nina Turner in first-ever electoral endorsement Hate crimes expose a cultural discomfort about mental health for Asian Americans The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Crunch time for bipartisan plan; first Jan. 6 hearing today Former Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi dies after bicycle accident Analysis: Bipartisan infrastructure bill would add half a million manufacturing jobs What you need to know about the new COVID-19 surge Progressive think tank releases racial equity blueprint for federal government Vaccine mandate calls fueled by COVID-19’s latest spike Murkowski leans into record ahead of potentially bruising reelection bid One-third of states have passed restrictive voting laws this year Bottom line Four senators call on Becerra to back importation of prescription drugs from Canada