The Hill Articles: July 30, 2021

Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars at Tokyo Olympics SolarWinds hackers accessed over two dozen federal prosecutors’ offices: DOJ Meghan McCain: Democrats ‘should give a little credit’ to Trump for COVID-19 vaccine Oregon mandates masks in schools, state buildings Judge erupts at Jan. 6 defendant who refused mask: ‘You don’t make the rules’ Tesla’s Musk voices support for Epic amid Apple lawsuit Trump testing czar warns lockdowns may be on table if people don’t get vaccinated Actor Bob Odenkirk reveals ‘small heart attack,’ says he’ll be back soon Florida coronavirus cases jump 50 percent in one week Public option critical to legacy of ACA CDC chief clarifies vaccine comments: ‘There will be no nationwide mandate’ Overnight Defense: First group of Afghan evacuees arrives in Virginia | Biden signs Capitol security funding bill, reimbursing Guard | Pentagon raises health protection level weeks after lowering it Web designer who refused to create gay couples’ websites denied appeal US Olympic fencers wear pink masks to protest against teammate accused of sexual assault Biden administration restarts fast-track deportation flights Biden urges local governments to stave off evictions Overnight Health Care: CDC details Massachusetts outbreak that sparked mask update | White House says national vaccine mandate ‘not under consideration at this time’ FBI investigating 41 cases of eco-sabotage in Washington As Medicare and Medicaid turn 56, let’s remember younger adults will need them in the future US medalist accuses fellow Olympians of illegal doping 6 confirmed COVID-19 infections aboard Royal Caribbean cruise DOJ sues Texas over Abbott order restricting transportation of migrants Close to 1,000 LGBT officials elected nationwide, report says Arizona reports highest daily COVID-19 cases since March Israeli president receives COVID-19 booster shot Nearly three-quarters of people infected in Massachusetts COVID-19 outbreak were vaccinated: CDC study Climate change and COVID-19: Understanding existential threats Overnight Energy: Haaland, Native American leaders press for Indigenous land protections | Biden to return to pre-Obama water protections | Western governors ask Biden for aid on wildfires Hillicon Valley: Democrats urge tech CEOs to combat Spanish disinformation | Amazon fined $886M by EU regulators Biden rolls dice by getting more aggressive on vaccines Equilibrium/ Sustainability — Presented by NextEra Energy — Greenland lost enough ice Tuesday to flood Florida Biden administration approves $3.4B helicopter sale to Israel Disney to require vaccinations for all employees Walmart mandating vaccines for corporate employees Why we need to stop talking about HIPAA More than 100K vaccine breakthroughs identified in US: report US expands sanctions in Cuba, eyes restoring diplomatic presence, internet access On The Money: Justice Department says Trump’s tax returns should be released | Democrats fall short of votes for extending eviction ban We finally have a Navy with no more ‘firsts’ for women California Democrats warn of low turnout in recall election Walmart to require masks for retail workers in coronavirus hotspots More than 180 local employees working at US embassy, consulates in Russia laid off The NFL’s decision to play ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ is a false start House adjourns for recess without passing bill to extend federal eviction ban Photos of the Week: Olympic sabre semi-finals, COVID-19 vigil and a loris Publix will require employees to wear masks America’s wealthiest ex-wives join forces in $40M donation Judge finds Cuba Gooding Jr. liable in rape lawsuit, could owe millions House lawmakers urge Paralympics to make personal care assistants essential staff House ethics panel decides against probe after Hank Johnson civil disobedience Is the recent dip in Treasury yields a cause for concern? Hiker found dead in Death Valley amid triple-digit heat White House: National vaccine mandate ‘not under consideration at this time’ Women leaving the workforce is costing the US economy $650B: report Fauci hopes to see full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines soon Scientists call for ‘refreezing’ of the Arctic South Dakota Gov. Noem says she doesn’t plan to increase vaccine messaging Community-led efforts are the key to ending this pandemic Men’s US soccer team backs women’s in equal pay dispute Six Royal Caribbean cruise ship passengers test positive for COVID-19 University of Michigan says all students, faculty, staff must be vaccinated by fall term Biden appoints Khizr Khan to committee on religious freedom Biden nominates Holocaust historian as special envoy to combat antisemitism We must fund workforce development 295,000 lbs. of raw beef products recalled due to possible E. coli contamination Weak links in the power distribution network could bring nation to its knees DeSantis to sign executive order allowing parents to defy school mask mandates Biden pays tribute to late Sen. Levin: ‘Embodied the best of who we are’ What America’s Thinking: July 30, 2021 New study says humans killed Neanderthals by having sex with them To support future medical advances, revamp the rules for funding research Hunter Biden blasts those criticizing price of his art: ‘F— ’em’ Former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm dead at 85 NYT sports reporter who failed to disclose Phelps book deal resigns Women of color are gaining political power. Here’s what they want to do with it. Cuomo signs legislation making baseball the official sport of New York A healthier planet for the rich, A hotter planet for the poor Poll: 68 percent of voters support a vaccine mandate Senate starts infrastructure debate amid 11th-hour drama Western governors ask Biden for aid on wildfires READ: DOJ memo on Trump’s tax returns National Whistleblower Day: Supporting our bold whistleblowers Justice Department says Trump’s tax returns should be released New study says vaccines can’t stop the delta variant alone Black community group loses bid to acquire downtown LA Mall despite highest offer Graham, Cuellar press Biden to name border czar Father of five told family ‘I should have gotten the damn vaccine’ before death from COVID-19 Walmart: Masks mandatory for employees, ‘strongly encouraged’ for customers CDC details Massachusetts outbreak that sparked mask update We need a strategic stockpile of infectious disease data Joe Schrank: J&J opioid settlement is ‘slap on the wrist’ Reporter: Gosar’s immigration proposal shows lack of ‘unifying theme’ for GOP opposition Democrats urge tech CEOs to combat Spanish disinformation NY Times delays return to office Dolly Parton on Britney Spears: ‘I went through a lot of that myself’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – CDC equates Delta to chickenpox in contagiousness Trump urged DOJ officials to call election corrupt ‘and leave the rest to me’ How a stalker stole an Olympic dream Don’t all workers deserve a ‘good day?’ Pass the PRO Act Keep your iPhone and Apple devices charged with great deals on these wireless charging stations ABC’s Jonathan Karl to release second book on Trump ‘Avalanche’ of evictions to be unleashed as federal moratorium ends Pelosi calls on CDC to extend eviction moratorium unilaterally Wild video shows good samaritans smashing truck windows to rescue driver Netflix to require vaccinations on set Tuya may be the China threat that beats Russia’s ransomware attacks 62 percent of Americans favor affirmative action programs: Gallup I’m bipolar. I know what it is to be Britney Spears New study says global warming could kill 83M people by the end of the century Broadway to require audiences be vaccinated, wear masks Watch live: Karine Jean-Pierre holds press briefing Discrimination masquerading as public health in Texas Amanda Knox blasts ‘Stillwater’ movie: ‘Does my name belong to me? Amazon fined $886M by EU regulators Jamie Lee Curtis expresses ‘wonder and pride,’ reveals youngest child is transgender Biden to return to pre-Obama water protections in first step for clean water regulations EPA must protect public health by regulating PFAS as a class Connecticut marijuana tax revenue expected to top $70M by 2025 Biden to accept posthumous award from Kosovo for son Beau Rising: July 30, 2021 47 percent of Republicans say time will come ‘to take the law into their own hands’: poll Oil tanker linked to Israeli billionaire reportedly attacked in Arabian Sea Afghan warlords: Back to the future? House Democrats scrambling to set up vote on eviction ban extension Trump continues GOP pressure campaign on infrastructure Three US teachers win $185M in suit against chemical giant ‘The war has changed’: CDC document warns delta variant more severe than previously thought China moves quickly to replace America in Afghanistan Mississippi contractor charged after driving into airmen on US base Harris to travel to Vietnam, Singapore in August International space station loses control briefly after thruster misfire Duterte restores pact allowing US war exercises Afghan withdrawal may complicate matters for China Simone Biles reveals dangers of the ‘twisties’ destroying her Olympics Watch live: Biden and Harris meet with governors to discuss wildfires 1 in 5 flight attendants experience a ‘physical incident’ New York to forgive $125M in student loan debt Step up your online privacy for a low price with these best-selling VPN packages Former Trump official says ‘just a matter of time’ before unvaccinated get delta variant Ex-Trump official says delta variant will hunt down the unvaccinated On Medicare’s 56th birthday, Democrats have a golden opportunity to expand benefits MLB team suffers COVID-19 outbreak, forced to postpone game Israel rolls out coronavirus booster shots to people over 60 Hong Kong protester gets 9 years in first national security law case It can’t happen here? Viktor Orban’s Hungary shows how democracy dies Japan expands state of emergency following coronavirus surge amid Olympics CDC internal memo calls delta variant as contagious as chickenpox: report Chuck Todd is dead wrong: Liberal bias defines modern journalism The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden sets new vaccine mandate as COVID-19 cases surge Inmates grapple with uncertainty over Biden prison plan Angst grips America’s most liberal city Democrats warn shrinking Biden’s spending plan could backfire Trump takes two punches from GOP Biden administration evacuates first group of Afghans