The Hill Articles: June 8, 2021

CDC issues updated COVID-19 travel guidance for dozens of countries Martha White, who helped start Louisiana capital bus boycott, dies at 99 Jack Ciattarelli wins GOP primary in New Jersey governor’s race Virginia set to elect first female lt. governor after Ayala wins Democratic nod House Judiciary Democrats call on DOJ to reverse decision on Trump defense Virginia attorney general survives primary challenge Democratic super PAC targets Youngkin over voting rights GOP’s Youngkin targets McAuliffe with first general election ads National Park Service reopens Robert E. Lee Memorial home after renovation NJ Proud Boys member arrested in connection to Jan. 6 riot Harris dubs first foreign trip a success amid criticism over border Tim Scott: Could be ‘very hard’ to reach police reform deal by June deadline Ford unveils new hybrid pickup that gets 40 mpg for under $20,000 Trump backs Nigeria banning Twitter, calls for other countries to follow McAuliffe wins Democratic primary in Virginia governor’s race Police blame car crash on flying cicada that hit driver in face Union accuses New York Times of unfair labor practices Senate GOP blocks bill to combat gender pay gap Israeli parliament to vote Sunday on new governing coalition that would oust Netanyahu Congress can address water affordability to actually help those in need Overnight Defense: Afghanistan withdrawal more than halfway done | Senate report details intelligence failures before Jan. 6 | Pentagon shuttering most mass COVID-19 vaccination sites Overnight Health Care: Fauci urges vaccination to protect against Delta variant | White House: ‘Small fraction’ of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be unused Senate passes long-delayed China bill New Jersey to close women’s prison with ‘long history of abusive incidents’ Couple faces murder, accessory charges in road rage death of young boy How a cutting-edge gene editing tool is helping scientists save endangered salmon Democrats try to pin down Manchin on voting rights Shareholders to pressure Thomson Reuters on cutting ties with ICE OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden ends infrastructure talks with key Republican | Colonial Pipeline CEO grilled over ransomware attack | Texas gov signs bills to improve power grid after winter storm Hillicon Valley: Colonial Pipeline CEO grilled over ransomware attack | Senate debates sweeping Chinese competitiveness bill | Ohio files lawsuit to declare Google a public utility On The Money: Biden ends infrastructure talks with Capito, pivots to bipartisan group | Some US billionaires had years where they paid no taxes: report | IRS to investigate leak Biden talks reconciliation with Schumer as infrastructure negotiations falter Feds looking into release of wealthy Americans’ tax info Fixing the police and reducing homicide: Yes, Congress can do both What America’s Thinking: June 08, 2021 Poll: 66 percent say upcoming Pentagon report on UAPs should be made public Harris hears criticism from all sides amid difficult first trip Pentagon closing majority of COVID-19 mass vaccination sites Justice surprises, dismays with Trump defense Tlaib, Democrats slam GOP calls for border oversight to fight opioid crisis Second organizer of Memorial Day event resigns after censoring veteran’s speech Morgan Freeman makes donation to launch evidence-based policing center at Ole Miss Why skipping lunch is bad for your waistline and your health Senators seek Supreme Court travel records in probe of judiciary disclosure rules Texas governor signs bills to improve power grid after deadly winter storm Cher apologizes for calling Sen Gillibrand ‘traitor’ after mixup We must take action to guard against future global biological risks Man charged with impersonating Trump family members to defraud hundreds Biden ends infrastructure talks with key Republican Two wildfires have devoured more than 100,000 acres in Arizona and are still growing Is America going the way of Nicaragua? Recent UFO activity should inspire us to take better care of the Earth NATO’s sin of omission Megalodon shark was even more massive than previously thought, according to new calculations John Bolton: Biden-Putin meeting ‘premature’ Former pharmacist who tried to spoil COVID-19 vaccine doses sentenced to prison Pipeline foes double down on efforts to halt Line 3 construction Steven Donziger says Chevron lawyer working for NY Times is ‘conflict of interest’ Watch live: Harris delivers remarks in Mexico City It’s a mistake to assume Colombia protests same as protests in US Biden administration eyes potential offshore wind sites in Gulf of Mexico Schumer: White House-GOP infrastructure talks ‘seem to be running into a brick wall’ Our future depends on the health of the ocean Dozens arrested during protest of oil pipeline in Minnesota McConnell: John Lewis voting rights bill ‘unnecessary’ Arizona synagogue vandalized with swastika, antisemitic slur White House defends Harris comments on border: ‘We need more time to get the work done’ Texas Democrats roll out voter registration drive amid debate over restrictions Pharmacist who sabotaged COVID-19 vaccines gets three years in prison The ticking filibuster: How to stop ‘minority rights’ from becoming ‘minority rule’ Trump allies set for bitter brawl in Texas AG primary White House: Biden considers Manchin a friend despite latest policy break Fan kicked out of Fenway Park after unfurling ‘Trump Won’ banner Fauci urges vaccination against COVID-19 variant spreading to US from India Harris invites every female senator to dinner next week Activity outside of home hits highest point since pandemic began: poll Colorado legislature approves measure to ban styrofoam, add fee to single use products White House got no heads-up on Justice decision on Trump defamation suit Alyssa Milano says she could ‘potentially run’ for House in 2024 Thirsty for water, Las Vegas declares war on grass TV star apologizes for being queen of ‘racist, sexist and elitist’ organization’s pageant Pledges to restore Israel’s defenses must go beyond the Iron Dome Rebekah Jones’s Twitter account suspended, DeSantis cheers QAnon supporter who chased Capitol police officer says he was deceived by ‘pack of lies’ Senate Republicans urge Biden administration to keep Palestinian diplomatic missions closed Jane Fonda: Biden hasn’t done ‘enough’ on oil pipelines IRS chief: Agency needs more authority to regulate cryptocurrency Colonial Pipeline CEO grilled over ransomware attack America the Beautiful initiative requires all hands on deck The New York legislator who passed statewide marriage equality pushes for the Gender Recognition Act Stacey Abrams calls on young voters of color to support election reform bill Conservation deal puts additional hurdle in front of embattled mine proposal Republicans grill Biden public lands agency pick over finances, advocacy Lawrence Livermore report finds Wuhan lab leak theory plausible Associated Press meets with Israeli ambassador over attack on Gaza building Trudeau: Killing of Muslim Ontario family was ‘an act of terrorism’ FDR is the easy comparison, but Biden is taking a page from Eisenhower’s playbook Charlottesville lawmakers vote to remove Confederate statues at center of deadly rally Russia threatens to leave International Space Station program over US sanctions Chris Harrison ousted from ‘Bachelor’ over racism controversy Ohio files lawsuit to declare Google a public utility White House: ‘Small fraction’ of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be unused IOC names Tokyo games refugee team Maloney presses for action on bill focused on accountability in opioid crisis Shakespeare gets a congressional hearing in this year’s ‘Will on the Hill’ To address labor shortages, Congress should try a return-to-work bonus Support for same-sex marriage in the US hits record high, poll shows US withdrawal from Afghanistan passes halfway point Senate confirms Biden’s first judicial nominee The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate releases Jan. 6 report Space flight with Jeff Bezos to be auctioned off on Saturday One state now allows free marijuana joints for people getting vaccinations Senate Republicans delaying Biden OPM nominee’s confirmation More than 300 groups sign letter asking Biden to push for passage of For the People Act Judge orders reinstatement of Virginia teacher who opposed transgender rules High school students reenact George Floyd’s murder with blackface, principal resigns FBI withdraws USA Today subpoena High school yearbook’s distribution halted over Black Lives Matter pages Watch live: Blinken testifies before Senate committee The Biden administration and Lebanon: Keep up the pressure Mental Health, Addiction & the COVID-19 Pandemic HHS threatens to sue over Texas governor’s move on shelters for migrant children Amazing 40-year study finds bird deaths cut dramatically by turning off lights at night Graham says family members aren’t working due to unemployment benefits Some US billionaires had years where they paid no taxes: report UN judges uphold conviction of Serb military chief Ratko Mladic Private companies need federal support to protect our critical infrastructure Jenner campaign labels California governor ‘King Newsom’ in new ad US trade deficit drops 8.2 percent World Bank projects strongest post-recession growth in 80 years Nearly $14M settlement reached in sexual abuse case involving California water polo players Study: Older Americans saw larger declines in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths after vaccine became available Amazon enables Sidewalk network on millions of devices Watch live: White House holds press briefing CMT Music Awards to honor Linda Martell, first Black woman to perform solo at Grand Ole Opry Watch live: Hearing on Sackler family’s role in the opioid crisis Judge sides with South Beach hotel in challenge to late-night partying Congress must amend the Electoral Count Act or democracy is doomed Colonial CEO apologizes for pipeline attack’s impact Madison Square Garden reopening with Foo Fighters concert Duchess Meghan releases debut children’s book DHS to prevent companies associated with smuggling from obtaining insurance Pfizer starting test of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 Manchin unmoved after ‘constructive’ meeting with civil rights groups Wisconsin couple ordered to take down Pride flag find brilliant solution In bombshell interview, Barack Obama says some media ‘stoking the fear and resentment’ of white America UFOs are (probably) not secret Chinese spy planes Iowa college closed for fourth day after cyberattack Obama warns of ‘dangers of cancel culture’ going ‘overboard’ Microscopic animal revived after 24,000 years frozen in permafrost Workers protest Texas hospital’s vaccine mandate Energy Department announces new steps on US battery production Young man deliberately drives pickup truck into Muslim family, killing four Macron slapped during appearance in small French town WHO chief calls for vaccine makers to donate half of all new supply to COVAX In shot at Manchin, Pelosi calls for Senate to strengthen voting rights Biden’s global vaccination push must not ignore Americans abroad Rising: June 8, 2021 Ocasio-Cortez: Harris telling migrants ‘do not come’ to US is ‘disappointing to see’ WHO adviser accuses China of ‘massive’ and still-active COVID-19 cover-up British police officer admits to kidnapping, raping Sarah Everard Five key parts of the Senate’s sweeping China competitiveness bill The Biden administration continues to send mixed messages on China Vermont governor signs mail-in voting bill Watch live: Senate hearing on Colonial Pipeline cyberattack American Airlines employees asked to volunteer to handle summer travel surge Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing US, Taiwan to discuss trade, investments, Blinken says Massive internet outage takes down Amazon, CNN, other major websites around the world Watch live: Blinken testifies before Senate committee Mastercard Foundation donating $1.3B for pandemic response in Africa Mastercard Foundation makes massive $1.3 billion donation to fight coronavirus in Africa On World Oceans Day, we need a sea change Canadian police: Driver planned attack on Muslim family Apple repair techs used woman’s iPhone to post explicit videos to her Facebook account Support for same-sex marriage reaches record high of 70 percent: Gallup Chinese state media rip senators’ stop in Taiwan: ‘A treacherous move’ Maybe people aren’t returning to work because real wages have declined in Biden’s presidency Spend your summer exploring with this discounted pop-up car tent Harris defends not going to border: ‘And I haven’t been to Europe’ Upgrade dad’s golf game with 20% off these great Father’s Day deals Prosecutors ask New York State officials for communications related to Cuomo book: report Tennis star Osaka withdraws from second tournament, may skip Wimbledon As organized religion declines, is conspiracy the new religion of Republicans? DOJ requiring federal agents to wear body cameras We projected a fisheries collapse by 2048 — now there is reason for hope Biden administration identifies almost 4,000 migrant children separated during Trump era 800 arrested across 18 countries in high-tech global organized crime sting Capitol Hill vendor hit by ransomware attack: report Americans split on workplace vaccine mandates: poll Is a new bird flu the next pandemic? Feehery: Defending the process of freedom Press: Joe Manchin ain’t no profile in courage Just over half in new poll support Facebook’s suspension of Trump Don’t wait: Start planning for worsening hurricane seasons News, social media sites hit by global internet outage Kamala Harris gambles with history The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats’ agenda in limbo as Senate returns Some Democrats wonder when Schumer will get tough with Manchin Senate filibuster fight throws Democrats’ wish list into limbo House Democrats to Schumer: Vote again on Jan. 6 probe Ireland, loved by Biden, is obstacle to tax deal Biden administration seeks to thread needle on inflation Higher housing prices signal return to pre-pandemic pace McAuliffe looms large as Virginia Democrats pick governor nominee Bottom line New report highlights severe intelligence failures on Jan. 6 Biden administration launches supply chain task force to tackle disruptions