The Hill Articles: June 17, 2021

Chinese apps could face subpoenas, bans under Biden executive order: report California grid operator calls on residents to conserve electricity amid heat wave California hydroelectric plant expected to shut down for the first time in 50 years Kim says North Korea needs to be ‘prepared’ for ‘confrontation’ with US Delaware set to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2025 Ex-Colorado GOP chair accused of stealing more than $250K from pro-Trump PAC Maya Angelou, Cherokee Nation leader among women honored on newly minted quarters Florida reverses decision, allows city to decorate bridge for Pride Month Rock the Vote partners with the WNBA, others, to spread awareness of ‘Freedom to Vote’ Justice Department releases new body camera footage from Capitol riot Trump birthday rally driver arrested for vandalizing Pride street art Wolf hunting rules being eased in Montana despite population decline DOJ to states: Bans on transgender youth health care are unconstitutional OVERNIGHT ENERGY:  EPA announces new clean air advisors after firing Trump appointees |  Senate confirms Biden pick for No. 2 role at Interior | Watchdog: Bureau of Land Management saw messaging failures, understaffing during pandemic The Senate just passed the next Apollo program Utah yearbook photo excludes cheerleader with Down syndrome 2021’s second tropical storm set to make landfall Fox News senior correspondent Rick Leventhal leaving network Florida pardons residents fined or arrested for mask violations Israeli forces strike Gaza for second time following incendiary balloons Overnight Defense: House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war powers | Pentagon leaders press senators to reimburse National Guard | New pressure on US-Iran nuclear talks Poll: Majority back blanket student loan forgiveness Adams, Wiley lead field in NYC mayoral primary: poll Everything you need to know about Juneteenth, the new federal holiday CDC eases COVID-19 cruise restrictions, recommends only fully vaccinated people travel Biden signs bill establishing Juneteenth as federal holiday Milley downplays report of 1,900 lost or stolen military firearms One dead, several injured in series of random shootings in Phoenix area: police NOAA gets first Senate-confirmed administrator since 2017 Washington Examiner writer says increased attention to UFO research marks ‘striking evolution’ Graham, Whitehouse: Global transition to renewables would help national security Are we mispricing climate risks or not pricing them at all? What America’s Thinking: June 17, 2021 Young Turks founder on Democratic establishment: ‘They lie nonstop’ Pritzker announces vaccine lottery for Illinois after hitting 70% benchmark Rhode Island governor floats charity donation as vaccination incentive Overnight Health Care: Takeaways on the Supreme Court’s Obamacare decision | COVID-19 cost 5.5 million years of American life | Biden administration investing billions in antiviral pills for COVID-19 Hillicon Valley: Senate unanimously confirms Chris Inglis as first White House cyber czar | Scrutiny mounts on Microsoft’s surveillance technology | Senators unveil bill to crack down on cyber criminals VA warns of increased number of homeless vets with end of eviction moratoriums EPA announces new clean air advisors after firing Trump appointees Hundreds of thousands of salmon dying in ‘climate catastrophe’ Fifty failed years later — it’s time to end and dismantle the war on drugs Manchin calls on Biden to nominate permanent FDA commissioner Students sue Atlanta police after being shocked with a stun gun, pulled from car Louisiana to offer cash prizes, scholarships for vaccinations The Lone Star State could become ‘The Blackout State’ New study says humans cannot slow the process of aging FAA official defends SpaceX despite unauthorized December launch President Biden: Give wolves a chance Biden signs Juneteenth bill: ‘Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments’ Democratic senators press PhRMA over COVID-19 lobbying efforts  On The Money: Sanders: Democrats considering $6 trillion spending package | Weekly jobless claims rise for first time since April Five takeaways on the Supreme Court’s Obamacare decision FCC votes to advance proposed ban on Chinese telecom equipment Senate confirms Chris Inglis as first White House cyber czar Pride Month is making members of the LGBTQ+ community more socially accepted, study shows Asleep at the wheel at the Fed Citgo agrees to pay nearly $20M for 2006 Louisiana oil spill Watchdog: Bureau of Land Management saw messaging failures, understaffing during pandemic Ukrainian diplomat calls for Russia to withdraw after Biden-Putin summit Usher attends Juneteenth bill signing at White House Town covered in webs after flooding sends spiders scrambling American editor to remain detained in Myanmar Mayor of Moscow issues warning amid rapid spread of new variant MSNBC says it won’t voluntarily recognize new union effort Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon Alleged Capitol rioter used nonprofit to promote violence, feds say Biden’s plan for Central American kids is no substitute for asylum US is now betting more than $3B on a new COVID-19 pill State Department bans Guatemalan lawmaker from entering US St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters plead guilty to misdemeanors Abbott signs bill making concealed carry without permits legal in Texas How breakthrough infection rates for vaccines will make a difference Texas governor unveils $250M for ‘hundreds of miles’ of new border wall Whitmer announces Michigan reopening Meghan McCain, Whoopi Goldberg spar over Biden’s outburst at CNN reporter Connecticut gov to sign bill legalizing marijuana Ex-Trump doctor turned GOP lawmaker wants Biden to take cognitive test ‘Building back better’ starts with our buildings Victoria’s Secret replacing supermodels with Megan Rapinoe, ‘women famous for achievements’ LGBTQ+ parents respond to SCOTUS decision allowing exclusion by adoption agencies Massive dust cloud headed toward US Obama on Supreme Court ruling: ‘The Affordable Care Act is here to stay’ Schumer to force vote Tuesday on sweeping election bill Giant 420-pound sea turtle rescued in dramatic video Schumer vows to only pass infrastructure package that is ‘a strong, bold climate bill’ Iran’s presidential election puts new pressure on US nuclear talks End the ban on felon participation in the securities markets Iowa man pleads guilty to shooting Black teen at pro-Trump parade Gucci unveils animal-free leather alternative Snapchat to remove ‘speed filter’ linked to crashes DOJ warns Missouri officials state can’t ignore federal gun laws McConnell shoots down Manchin’s voting compromise Top US general: Chinese military has ‘ways to go’ before it can take Taiwan WSJ shutting down Greater New York section House Judiciary asks DOJ to disclose remaining gag orders Watch live: Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a national holiday New EV trucks could utterly transform charging needs Boost computer productivity with savings on these multi-screen displays Shelby signals GOP can accept Biden’s $1.5T with more for defense Senators unveil legislation to crack down on cyber criminals Step up your shaving experience with this low-cost razor storage kit ‘It’s still a BFD’: Democrats applaud ruling upholding ObamaCare White House officials won’t say if US will meet July vaccine goal Firearm purchases to be videotaped under new San Jose law We need a comprehensive commission on COVID-19 NASA says Earth now trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat — and it’s doubled in just 15 years Environmental groups urge congressional leaders to leave climate provisions in infrastructure package Pentagon leaders press senators to reimburse National Guard for Capitol deployment Cruz says he hopes McConaughey ‘decides not to run’ COVID-19 cost 5.5 million years of American life Missing Alaska hiker chased by bears found alive Republican House campaign arm says it will begin soliciting cryptocurrency donations Senate confirms Biden pick for No. 2 role at Interior UN identifies ‘the next pandemic’ The oil market needs central bank-style guidance from Saudi Arabia The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Supreme Court unveils two major opinions Homeless encampment cleared in Dallas after health, safety complaints Man kills cashier over face mask, then gets in shootout with police Sanders: Democrats considering $6 trillion spending package Superstar Diana Ross releasing first new album in 15 years DC inmate elected to public office Pentagon leaders see ‘medium’ risk of terrorists regrouping in Afghanistan 94-year-old Asian woman stabbed repeatedly in San Francisco Elon Musk considering making HVAC units for homes Gosar’s brothers apologize ‘on behalf of the actual sane members of our family’ Family of woman decapitated by gate in Utah sues Park Service, claiming negligence Pelosi rejects gas tax to cover infrastructure costs Man convicted after attempting to firebomb Jewish assisted living center Rethinking DHS to prioritize human security and homeland services New Yorker union reaches deal with Condé Nast US Embassy in Afghanistan on ‘immediate’ lockdown over COVID-19 surge Schumer to huddle with moderates on bipartisan infrastructure plan Florida 14-year-old charged after 6-year-old fatally shoots himself New York City moving thousands of people from hotels back to shelters Biden administration investing billions in antiviral pills for COVID-19 House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war powers For greater sage grouse success, local control matters Ford Motor acquires electric vehicle charging company Former Iranian president calls on US to stop ‘meddling’ in Middle East First person given controversial new Alzheimer’s treatment: report Federal government to observe Juneteenth holiday on Friday Supreme Court throws out child slavery lawsuit against Nestle, Cargill Kinzinger: Conspiracy theory FBI planned Jan. 6 example of ‘legacy of Trump and Trumpism’ White millionaires who fraudulently received vaccines meant for Native Americans only receive fines Rita Moreno apologizes for ‘dismissive’ remarks about ‘In the Heights’ casting Bank of America: All vaccinated workers to return to office after Labor Day House lawmakers roll out legislation to protect schools against hackers Poll: Majority say Jan. 6 was an ‘insurrection’ but are divided on independent commission Biden’s vaccine diplomacy embraces global solidarity — but there’s more to be done Florida GOP candidate threatens opponent with Russian-Ukrainian ‘hit squad’ in leaked call: report Vikings coach says ‘unvaccinated players are going to have a harder time in the season’ Coroner: Black man pepper-sprayed, tased by SC deputies likely died of cardiac event Texas passes law banning critical race theory in schools Supreme Court unanimously sides with Catholic adoption agency that turned away same-sex couples Rising: June 17, 2021 Trump’s angry words about saving birds from windmills go viral Fire-proofing forests is not possible Ghislaine Maxwell wins $13.70 award from accuser for legal costs 337K affected by power outage in Puerto Rico Stacey Abrams says she ‘absolutely’ supports Manchin voting rights compromise Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare in 7-2 ruling Connecticut poised to legalize marijuana Biden approaches economic point of no return Watch live: Austin, Milley testify on Defense budget request Michael Jordan catches dolphinfish in $3.4M fishing tournament 30-year CIA veteran to run espionage operations Man accused of driving into protesters charged with murder Watch live: Pelosi holds press conference Biden: To be a good reporter, ‘you’ve got to have a negative view of life’ Internet outages hit airlines, financial institutions Biden’s budget doesn’t ‘get’ importance of the Coast Guard Watch live: Yellen testifies before House panel New Trump book by ‘Fire and Fury’ author due out in July First ‘murder hornet’ found in US in 2021 Why cities can expect 2020’s violent crime spike to last Dystopian short features Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom calling for voting rights legislation First dreaded ‘murder hornet’ found in US this year DC officer who protected Capitol says Republican rep refused to shake hands Huge new diamond discovered is third largest in the world Weekly jobless claims rise for first time since April Amazon asks social media platforms to help curb fake reviews Japan eases COVID-19 state of emergency ahead of Olympics Former Biden adviser: Delta variant like ‘COVID on steroids’ I’ve gotten bipartisan infrastructure done; through collaboration and honesty, we can do it again Exclusive: Scrutiny mounts on Microsoft’s surveillance technology Prosecutors ask judge for ‘substantial sentence’ for Avenatti Texas governor signs bill outlawing abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned Pro-democracy newspaper’s editors arrested in Hong Kong US Open allowing 100 percent spectator capacity at matches The ill-advised push to vaccinate the young Don’t reject Trump’s endangered species rules outright The Hill’s Morning Report – After high-stakes Biden-Putin summit, what now? Biden frustrates death penalty opponents with Supreme Court request After Trump, Biden goes aggressive on courts COVID-19 long-haulers press Congress for paid family leave Joe Manchin keeps Democrats guessing on sweeping election bill Tensions grow between liberals and centrists on infrastructure Virginia governor’s race poses crucial test for GOP