The Hill Articles: July 5, 2021

JD Vance says he regrets past criticism of Trump R. Kelly attorney cites jail quarantine in request to delay trial Tajikistan mobilizes 20,000 reservists to bolster border with Afghanistan Death toll in Surfside condo collapse rises to 28 Getting Afghan interpreters out of Afghanistan isn’t progressive: It’s the right thing to do Thousands in India given fake coronavirus vaccines at scam drives, officials say The 3 big climate leaks you need to know about Five big questions about the Jan. 6 select committee Lawsuit accuses Hawaii dolphin tour company of violating coronavirus restrictions First Republican announces run for Massachusetts governor With Afghanistan left in limbo, can the global South trust the West? 60 percent of White House staff are women, over 40 percent people of color When should the president be able to fire a watchdog? Spain reinstates nightlife restrictions in regions seeing coronavirus surges Fauci: More than 99% of people who died from COVID-19 in June were not vaccinated Fracturing states in Africa are redrawing colonial maps Supreme Court ruling opens door to more campaign finance challenges Child killed in water ride accident at Iowa amusement park Former top Mexican police official arrested on torture charges LePage unveils bid for third term as Maine governor Confronting China on trade NHL player dies in fireworks accident Taliban spokesman says peace talks will be ‘accelerated in the coming days’ Four dead, dozens missing in Japanese mudslide Master Microsoft BI and build your business with this nine-course training bundle for less than $30 To understand the history wars, follow the paper trail Warmest June on record reported in New Zealand Hundreds of Afghan security forces flee into Tajikistan following Taliban advance Hackers demanding $70M to restore data in massive cyberattack: report England’s COVID-19 restrictions lifting in two weeks, Johnson says America’s leadership on climate change will define its global standing Disney drops ‘boys and girls’ from fireworks announcement Tech giants warn of cutting off service in Hong Kong over data-protection laws: report Doug Emhoff carves out path as first second gentleman Poll: 38 percent of voters say they are more proud to be American today than last year Death toll rises to 27 in Florida condo collapse Woodward book on last days of Trump presidency expected in September: report Moving from awareness to action on plastic pollution Luxembourg prime minister hospitalized following positive COVID-19 test What America’s Thinking: July 5, 2021 Rising: July 5, 2021 8 shot in Fort Worth after argument McCaul: Biden will ‘own’ the ‘ugly images’ from Afghanistan withdrawal A wake-up call for water resilience in the West Watchdog names 37 ‘press freedom predators’ Pro-Trump social media app briefly hacked hours after launch Abbott holds slight lead over potential challenger Matthew McConaughey: poll This TaoTronics air purifier is perfect for any bedroom or office this summer Only 1 American hostage brought home in 7 months — Unacceptable Earlier experiences affect our moods more than later events, new study suggests Virus restrictions reimposed as delta variant spreads in Iran Matthew McConaughey says US ‘going through puberty’ in July 4 message Pressure grows for Biden to ease pandemic travel bans Pope alert after intestinal surgery, Vatican says Kate, duchess of Cambridge, self-isolating after coronavirus contact Search for victims resumes at demolished Florida condo Focus shifts to EPA on methane regulation after Biden action China’s Xi throws down gauntlet to US Progressives ramp up Medicare expansion push in Congress Fighting junk science in COVID-ravaged India Juan Williams: How the Supreme Court eroded voting rights Bipartisan spending deal meets fresh resistance from key Democrats