The Hill Articles: June 2, 2021

AstraZeneca in talks to shift vaccine production to Maryland factory Biden congratulates election of new Israeli president amid agreement to oust Netanyahu Texas valedictorian goes viral after giving unapproved speech blasting state’s anti-abortion bill Trump DOJ seized phone records of New York Times reporters Organizer cuts off veteran’s mic when he discusses role Black people played in origins of Memorial Day ‘Blue’s Clues’ hosts virtual Pride parade with help of former ‘Drag Race’ contestant George P. Bush announces bid for Texas attorney general New York subway system was targeted by Chinese-linked hackers in April Half of US states end enhanced pandemic unemployment benefits Slaveholder descendant makes six-figure reparations payment to Black-led nonprofit Union infighting at the Chicago Tribune hobbles buyout negotiations with Alden Global Capital On The Money: May jobs report to land at pivotal moment in Biden agenda | Biden, top GOP negotiator agree to continue infrastructure talks Friday Liz Cheney spent $58K on security in months after Trump impeachment vote Overnight Energy:  Senate climate advocates start digging in on infrastructure goals | Judge rebuffs Noem’s bid for July 4th fireworks at Mount Rushmore | Climate advocate wins third seat on Exxon board New York taxpayers could foot Cuomo’s $2.5M legal bills JBS ransomware attack underscores threat facing meat industry Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for Derek Chauvin Harris gets new high-stakes role with voting rights effort FBI says Russia-linked group behind JBS hack Sinema defends filibuster, sparking progressive fury What it will take to host the 2021 Summer Olympics Cuomo accuser: ‘He’s like Darth Vader, he scares everyone’ Biden, top GOP negotiator agree to continue infrastructure talks Friday HBCU in Ohio wipes out graduates’ student debt in commencement surprise What America’s Thinking: June 02, 2021 The remains of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest are being relocated EU negotiator says Iran deal could be clinched in ‘next round’ of talks Overnight Health Care: Biden touts incentives to get vaccinated | Kentucky accuses CVS Health of fueling opioid crisis | Israel cites ‘possible link’ between Pfizer vaccine, mild heart inflammation in young men Overnight Defense: Austin nears decision on military sexual assault reform | Dems wage high-profile fight | Lawmakers push to replenish Iron Dome Hillicon Valley: Massachusetts ferry operator hit by ransomware attack | Trump blog page is permanently shut down | Amazon takes big step in e-book deal with libraries, but activists seek more WHO reports the Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to 62 countries In honor of Pride Month, Google celebrates LGBTQ+ activist Frank Kameny What does full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines actually mean? Rick Scott introduces bill banning ‘vaccine passports’ for domestic flights Third climate advocate wins seat on Exxon board Manchin to meet with NAACP next week to discuss voting rights NFL vows to eliminate ‘race-norming’ in concussion settlement Trainer Bob Baffert suspended 2 years after Kentucky Derby winner fails second drug test Judge rebuffs Noem’s bid for July 4th fireworks at Mount Rushmore Donald Trump Jr. joins Cameo Israel’s opposition parties form coalition agreement to oust Netanyahu NASA announces two new missions to study Venus Kentucky accuses CVS Health of fueling opioid crisis in new lawsuit Supreme Court public information officer to step down Amazon will no longer test its employees for marijuana Austin nearing decision on military sexual assault reform Democrat predicts ‘big fight’ over carbon pricing in the Senate Firefighters had dispute before fatal fire station shooting in California Chips crisis could deepen as Taiwan struggles with another COVID wave French heiress concedes to University of Oklahoma in fight over Nazi-looted Pissarro DeSantis signs Florida budget that includes $1K checks for teachers, first responders Officials fear disaster as ship full of chemicals, oil sinks off Sri Lanka Former leader of Black Lives Matter slams the organization for stances on Black families and education Trump rips Biden for ending ‘Remain in Mexico’ program: A ‘disastrous decision’ UK warns ‘deadly’ misinformation undermining global vaccination efforts Ally becomes first large bank to end overdraft fees Low rate, high rate, red state, blue state Vaccine-resistant part of California now leads state in Covid cases Top union unveils national town hall strategy to push Biden’s jobs plan May jobs report to land at pivotal moment in Biden agenda Crist raises $1.35 million in first month of campaign for Florida governor Senate Democrats urge Google to conduct racial equity audit Businesses boosting wages in scramble to hire scarce workers: Fed Mueller to teach law school class on special counsel investigation Couple who claimed to be farmers in COVID-19 aid scheme sentenced to prison Hackers attack ferry service to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and demand ransom American Law Institute members: Reject ALI’s ‘Restatement of Copyright’ Athletes rally to support tennis star Naomi Osaka amid media controversy Biden to reach out to 1,000 Black-owned barbershops, salons to boost vaccinations Ocasio-Cortez swipes at Trump after Puerto Rico visit, seeing hurricane damage Stimulus checks significantly helped with basic bills, reduced anxiety: analysis Poll: Majority of Americans favor death penalty despite some reservations Appeals court rejects bid by landlords to resume evictions Laws banning trans athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports not grounded in science, say experts Teenage girl fights off giant bear to rescue her dogs Another Arnold in this California recall? Would it even matter? Trump wanted blog shut down over people mocking its low traffic: report Hoyer recovering from knee replacement surgery Conservative pastor hospitalized with COVID-19 after saying vaccines part of ‘mass death campaign’ Poll: Majority say government, citizens do too little to honor fallen military House Democrats press key GOP senator to release hold on aid to Palestinians How those on the frontline can turn their grief into power FDA advises those with seafood allergies not to eat cicadas Clinton applauds Osaka’s courage amid French Open controversy Biden touts incentives, pleads with Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 Nonprofit calls for Facebook review of election fraud claims leading up to Jan. 6 Trading in shares of Reddit favorite AMC halted after all-time high Alaska offers vaccinations to anyone over 12, no matter where they are from Colorado to offer $50,000 scholarships for young people to get vaccinated Jill Biden getting trip to beach for birthday Arizona secretary of state alleges procedure errors at audit Mexico’s AMLO presses for victory and country’s ‘fourth transformation’ Harvard researchers come out against Census privacy technique DeSantis knocks Fried one day after campaign launch: ‘She does nothing’ France to offer vaccines for those 12 and older starting later this month The Fed has abandoned price stability — Congress must correct its course Amazon gives customers one week to opt out of sharing their Wi-Fi with strangers High school football coaches allegedly forced player to eat pork against his religious beliefs Boy shot during paintball ‘drive-by’ with father in Florida: police Biden’s budget tackles climate crisis across nearly every federal agency Indiana University backtracks on requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccine in fall Navalny loses bid to overturn designation he says allows guards to ‘torture’ him Man who stormed Senate chamber with Trump flag enters guilty plea Anheuser-Busch to launch its largest beer giveaway in history to support White House vaccination effort Biden turning to Black-owned barbershops for vaccine outreach 14-year-old and 12-year-old opened fire on deputies with stolen guns: report Haberman: Trump pressing conservative media to write election was ‘stolen’ Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails second drug test US sanctions several Bulgarian officials over corruption The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems near breaking point on infrastructure negotiations COVID-19 vaccines: Some answers to lingering doubts Florida officials vote to rename six schools named after Confederate leaders Police chief who threatened Facebook critic pleads guilty Largest Indiana hospital system requiring COVID-19 vaccines for employees New WWF report identifies key species most at risk as planet heats up Massachusetts ferry operator hit by ransomware attack The president’s infrastructure program is not a jobs plan Sackler family accuses lawyers of opioid crisis smear campaign costing them billions HBCU president tells graduates their debt has been forgiven Anheuser-Busch to give away free beer once US reaches 70 percent vaccine goal Lab confirms Kentucky Derby winner’s drug test, victory in jeopardy Florida teenager breaks Usain Bolt’s junior record SEC faults Tesla for oversight of Musk tweets: report Parliamentarian: Democrats only get one more chance to sidestep GOP this year UNC and right-wing cancel culture MLB team announces it will wear LGBTQ+ logo on caps, uniforms to honor Pride Month Alabama’s GOP Gov. Kay Ivey to seek reelection Mets pitcher irked by announcer comments: ‘Racist undertones USTR announces suspended tariffs on six nations after probes into digital taxes Watch live: White House press briefing Texas GOP says it will adjust rule in election bill accused of impacting Black churchgoers Israel cites ‘possible link’ between Pfizer vaccine, mild heart inflammation in young men San Jose police release body-cam video in deadly rail yard shooting How COVID-19 lessons can transform US mental health care Arizona’s Democratic secretary of state to run for governor Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 and vaccines Tyson Foods CEO steps down due to personal reasons after 8 months Trump blog page is permanently shut down Israeli parliament elects new president amid questions over prime ministership Everytown features gun owners, law enforcement in ad blitz pushing background checks US partners with four other countries to advance marine areas as climate solution Hundreds quarantined in Oslo virus outbreak linked to high school seniors’ celebrations Biden ‘allies’ painting him into a corner Rising: June 2, 2021 Sen. John Kennedy announces reelection bid, draws Trump endorsement Peru triples official COVID-19 death toll after concerns of undercount Biden to declare June as COVID-19 vaccine ‘month of action’ Golf great Jack Nicklaus says media should accommodate tennis star’s mental health struggles Antisemitism isn’t a partisan issue — it’s a crisis both parties must fight together California hiker falls 500 feet to death at Sequoia National Park Fauci’s private pandemic emails reveal responses to censorship rumors Alabama police investigating after video shows officer stomping on man’s leg Let’s not put all our cars in the EV basket Blinken says US will soon announce process to distribute 80 million vaccines globally Chris Matthews takes ‘ownership’ of past behavior during first MSNBC appearance since scandal Seattle man arrested at airport for allegedly trying to join ISIS California launches historic effort on reparations for Black Americans Democrats won a mandate — now it’s time to act like it Booker recalls police officer drawing gun on him, accusing him of stealing car Oregon governor signs bill banning guns at Capitol, requiring safe storage at home Attack on world’s largest meatpacking company could mean shortages and higher prices Elephants escape and leave 300-mile trail of destruction Our fight over elections is symbolic of a larger national affliction American imprisoned in Russia calls for Biden to resolve ‘hostage diplomacy situation’ in Putin meeting Abbott says Texas provides more hours to vote than Delaware after Biden criticism Ancient bones unearthed near Harry and Meghan’s California mansion House lawmakers call on Pentagon to support replenishment of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system The FCC’s decision to reallocate the safety band spectrum will impede efforts to save lives University of Rhode Island considers revoking Michael Flynn’s honorary degree Fishermen find $1.5M fortune in the belly of a whale Iran’s largest warship catches fire, sinks Biden announces bold new plan to fight the racial wealth gap Vaccination tracking apps ineffective, amplify inequalities, pose privacy issues: report Discover new ways to profit with amazing savings on this cryptocurrency guide Double your daily productivity with these discounted courses on life hacks Meat producer JBS notes ‘significant progress’ in restoring operations after cyberattack Oklahoma governor signs bill naming portion of highway after Trump Condoleezza Rice says Trump connected with people who felt ‘diminished by elites’ Governors can protect civil liberties, too The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Biden, Capito meet today as deadline looms Senate climate advocates start digging in on infrastructure goals CNN under ethics scrutiny following Cuomo revelations Biden sheds hawkish past on deficit with debt-laden budget The Memo: The pre-Trump ‘normal’ is gone for good Democrats wage high-profile fight over military sexual assault Amazon takes big step in e-book deal with libraries, but activists seek more ‘If this thing qualifies, I’m toast’: An oral history of the Gray Davis recall in California