The Hill Articles: June 20, 2021

Democrat Chris Jones enters Arkansas governor race with dramatic viral video American Airlines canceling hundreds of flights through mid-July Maria Bartiromo defends reporting: ‘Keep trashing me, I’ll keep telling the truth’ Chile admits soccer players violated coronavirus protocol at Copa The Memo: The center strikes back Katie Hill says ‘it would take a lot’ to convince her to run again for House Journalist describes rape by baseball player in NYT essay Investing in lives this World Refugee Day Hong Kong’s Lam says China has helped restore ‘stability’ Suspect charged with murder in death of American student in Russia Emory medical school apologizes to man 62 years after rejecting him because of his race Rancher who led armed occupation of federal refuge announces run for Idaho governor Congress must act to correct flaws in the First Step Act Thousands march for LGBTQ equality in Warsaw Mexico’s team banning fans at World Cup qualifiers after anti-gay chant A dangerous distraction: Increasing climate risk with solar geoengineering Republicans eye Nashville crack-up to gain House seat Qatar will require 2022 World Cup attendees to be vaccinated against coronavirus Officials say fatal Pride parade crash appears to be accident Israel to send first minister to UAE since normalization of relations Celebrate voting: A different approach to securing a democratic American future South Korea relaxing social distancing rules Egyptian court adjourns in Suez Canal ship case Delta variant of coronavirus starting to become prevalent in unvaccinated UK communities, Gottlieb says Karzai says US legacy in Afghanistan is a ‘total disgrace and disaster’ Givers and the government stepped up to support nonprofits Sullivan says US preparing more Russia sanctions over Navalny Rubio calls on Biden to allow Naval Academy graduate to play in NFL Biden, Harris send well wishes for Father’s Day Arizona reporting spike in coronavirus cases Who’s taking care of your kids on Father’s Day? Ugandan Olympic team coach tests positive for COVID-19 Venue medical operators call for spectator ban at Olympics Fauci says he puts ‘very little weight in the craziness of condemning me’ 1 dead, 6 wounded in Oakland shooting Sullivan: Comments by North Korea’s Kim an ‘interesting signal’ A balance of pragmatism and agendas shaped the U.S.-Russia summit Democrats seek new ways to expand Medicaid in holdout states Nuclear talks between Iran, world leaders adjourned Why do our news media assume we’re so helpless? 9 children, adult die in Alabama crash amid storm Biden to host Afghan president at White House on Friday Portman: Republicans are ‘absolutely’ committed to bipartisan infrastructure bill Matt Taibbi discusses the legacy of the Steele dossier Beware language and the art of manipulation Sanders against infrastructure deal with more gas taxes, electric vehicle fees Sunday shows – Voting rights, infrastructure in the spotlight Florida governor adept student of Trump playbook Christie: ‘No damage was done’ from Biden’s overseas trip Fiona Hill: Summit with Biden was ‘a very important’ symbolic win for Putin Schiff calls Iranian presidential election ‘predetermined’ NASA’s sudden interest in Venus is all about climate change Democratic clamor grows for select committee on Jan. 6 attack Manchin compromise a ‘takeover of the election system,’ GOP senator says Sullivan: Still a ‘fair distance to travel’ in key issues in Iran nuclear deal Graham: Biden has chance to determine legacy with infrastructure negotiations Jill Biden remembers her father, celebrates President Biden on Father’s Day Graham calls voting rights bill ‘biggest power grab’ in history Sullivan: US will not be issuing ‘threats or ultimatums’ to China in COVID-19 origin investigation The wild card that might save Democrats in the midterms Michelle Obama shares Father’s Day tribute: ‘Our daughters couldn’t have asked for a better role model’ Sanders: Biden and I are ‘taking a look at reality for working families’ for infrastructure plan Upgrade your home with great savings on these lower than Amazon priced products Biden’s domestic and global challenges on COVID vaccinations ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’: ‘Change people’s minds’ What’s Biden look like to Putin — a tough guy, or an easy target? Mayor: Truck running into Pride parade was ‘terrorist attack’ Taliban says they are committed to Afghanistan peace talks Save big on a Sam’s Club membership and get a year’s worth of deals for just $20 UN: Sunken Sri Lanka ship caused ‘significant damage to the planet’ Kansas’ Democratic governor set for bruising reelection fight Our climate is beyond hot New Israeli prime minister calls on world to ‘wake up’ on Iran nuclear deal GOP divided over bills targeting tech giants China: 1 billion vaccine doses have been administered Jon Stewart shows late-night conformity cabal how political comedy is done NYC voters set to decide Vance’s replacement amid Trump probe Democrats facing tough reelections back bipartisan infrastructure deal Congress barrels toward debt cliff