The Hill Articles: March 17, 2021

Army denies appeal to return medals to soldier Trump pardoned Judge denies Omarosa Manigault Newman request to depose Trump, John Kelly in lawsuit Union warns Ohio workers that Ford plans to move new vehicle construction to Mexico Cuomo’s office opens its own investigation into groping allegations: report Dan Bongino to fill Limbaugh’s radio slot EU ambassadors agree to China sanctions: reports DeSantis: Civics curriculum proposal will ‘expressly exclude’ critical race theory Biden education chief: Vaccines will likely not be mandatory for teachers Transgender teen Stella Keating receives viral praise after testifying before Congress on Equality Act Study: Repeat COVID-19 infections rare, but protection not reliable Filibuster fight looms as Biden leans in Overnight Health Care: Biden administration invests in COVID-19 school testing program | Health officials address AstraZeneca vaccine concerns Union-owned bank backs reparations for Black Americans 21 states sue Biden for revoking Keystone XL permit John Kerry says dropping mask on flight was ‘momentary’ ‘Significant tornado outbreak’ moves across southeastern US Indiana police dog finds millions of dollars worth of marijuana in routine traffic stop: police Hillicon Valley: Google ad report reveal | SolarWinds fallout raises pressure on Biden | UK Uber drivers get some solace Senate Democrats introduce bill to shield stimulus checks from debt collectors Overnight Defense: Biden casts doubt on Afghanistan withdrawal by May | US-China tensions high ahead of first meeting of Biden administration | Minorities underrepresented in military academy nominations Tanzania’s populist president John Magufuli dies at 61 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Native groups hope Haaland’s historic confirmation comes with tribal wins | EPA asks court to nix Trump rule limiting GHG regs | Green group asks regulators to block use of utility customers’ money for lobbying  On The Money: IRS plans to extend tax filing deadline to mid-May | Powell voices cautious optimism | Treasury has sent out 90 million stimulus payments Thank you for your service, now start respecting the Constitution Officials urge Biden to appoint cyber leaders after SolarWinds, Microsoft hacks EPA asks court to toss Trump rule that could prevent emissions limits on polluting industries Congress honors Capitol Police with Congressional Gold Medals Biden must get Europe right for US foreign policy to work for the middle class US-China tensions run high ahead of critical meeting Seattle church targeted with anti-Asian messages: ‘F— China’ and ‘go home’ Lawmakers press federal agencies on scope of SolarWinds attack Judy Chu blames Trump for rising anti-Asian hate after Atlanta shooting New York Gov Cuomo receives COVID-19 vaccine at Harlem Church Hurricane Committee retires Greek alphabet for storm names The youngest Muslim elected official in the country wants you to know her name US subpoenas multiple Chinese communications providers in security review DC police arrest man for allegedly carrying weapon near VP’s residence IRS announces extension of filing deadline to May 17 Beyond solar and wind: What decarbonization looks like in 2021 Atlanta killings underscore troubling rise in anti-Asian violence WHO urges European countries to continue Astrazeneca vaccine, says benefits ‘outweigh’ risks Lawmakers ask Biden to revoke permit for major plastics plant over pollution concerns House passes bill to renew Violence Against Women Act Biden sends nominations to Senate for key State posts Osbourne claims she was ‘set up’ on ‘The Talk,’ but regrets her reaction National database on police killings tracked 1,127 deaths last year Hooray for the multi-employer pension fix! Now, let’s expand Social Security Cambridge city officials pass resolution calling on Biden to cancel student loan debt Biden condemns ‘brutality’ against Asian Americans following Atlanta-area spa shootings The GOP bets against American recovery Iowa House passes bill banning diversity training that calls US systemically racist or sexist Ohio lobbyist named in bribery probe found dead in Florida Russia recalls ambassador after Biden says Putin will ‘pay a price’ for interference Powell voices cautious optimism as COVID-19 recovery ramps up Exclusive: GOP officials offer support for Vanita Gupta France tightening COVID-19 restrictions as infections accelerate Psaki: ‘No question’ Trump rhetoric fed anti-Asian bias Haaland to travel to Utah to visit monuments shrunk under Trump Kentucky legislature limits governor’s Senate appointment power Licensing reform might be a key to student loan relief Officer faces criticism for saying suspected Georgia shooter had ‘a really bad day’ Warnock uses first Senate floor speech to urge Congress to pass voting rights legislation Report finds growing white nationalist threat NASCAR recruits dogs to detect COVID-19 at Atlanta Motor Speedway race Republicans urge Garland to probe COVID-19 deaths in New York group homes Eric Trump floats turning family’s Florida golf resort into casino: report New study names the state with the biggest drug problem in the US Manhattan law firm named as lead in Cuomo impeachment investigation Juan Williams is wrong — Trump will be remembered as one of the greats Suspect charged with murder in Georgia shootings Border surge puts Democratic push for immigration reform on shaky ground Bipartisan lawmakers back carbon capture with new legislation  Texas woman detained for second time within days over refusal to wear mask Facebook extends paid leave to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault Minnesota governor to quarantine following COVID-19 exposure The Equality Act will be a victory for religious freedom IRS failed to collect more than $2.4B in taxes from the wealthy: watchdog Iran blames air defense operator’s error for downing of Ukraine jet in final report Ohio AG sues Biden administration over pandemic bill Trump’s net worth dropped by $700 million during presidency: report General says North Korea could test new intercontinental missile ‘in the near future’ Treasury defends relief plan provision preventing use of funds for tax cuts Man kills 2 coworkers near Milwaukee before killing himself: police Kids could receive COVID-19 vaccines in early 2022, Fauci says What America’s Thinking: March 17, 2021 McConnell: Schumer ‘yielding to the pressure of the hard left’ on filibuster The challenge of right-wing extremism is bigger than Donald Trump and his presidency House Republicans offer rebuttal to Biden immigration plan IRS plans to extend tax filing deadline to mid-May Climate Under Threat UK foreign secretary warns democracy ‘in retreat’ around the world Biden to promote relief package in Ohio next week The Biden administration is sending $10B to states to expand COVID-19 testing in schools March For Our Lives condemns Atlanta shootings: ‘The motive is clear’ Fed officials upgrade growth, employment projections House removes deadline for ratifying ERA Thai trainer says dogs 95 percent accurate in detecting COVID-19 FDA official: US AstraZeneca stockpile not in danger of expiring The three things to watch as the Andrew Cuomo crisis continues Travel spending drops 42 percent in 2020, trade group says Biden says he will wait to assign motive for Atlanta shootings Journalist Ioan Grillo on minors at the border: ‘There’s not an easy solution to this’ Senate Democrats call on DHS for details on response to Portland protests Briahna Joy Gray discusses minimum wage hike’s exclusion from COVID-19 bill Obama on Atlanta shootings: We’ve neglected ‘epidemic of gun violence in America’ #AsianLivesMatter trends online after 8 killed in Atlanta shootings A new battle in a long war: Why Blinken must stand strong against China’s abuses Minority students underrepresented as nominees to military academies: analysis Amazon tops Walmart as US top apparel retailer: Wells Fargo Biden administration invests $10B in school COVID-19 testing program Environmental group asks energy regulators to block use of utility customers’ money for lobbying COVID-19 one year later: We need to help the EU before China does Progressive strategist launches new group to expand digital outreach to voters of color Wells Fargo apologizes for online banking outage amid stimulus rollout Atlanta business leader becomes first Black chair of United Negro College Fund Mayorkas defends border policy as GOP points to ‘crisis’ New report says Cuomo guided campaign to disparage sexual harassment accuser Two jurors dismissed from Chauvin trial For US cyber defense, helpful hackers are only half the battle New report says white supremacist propaganda surged in 2020 Lawmakers warn of surge in violence against Asian Americans after Georgia shootings Treasury says it’s disbursed 90M stimulus payments under Biden’s law The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Facebook — Biden’s sit-down interview with George Stephanopoulos Watch live: Federal Reserve chair holds press briefing Disney CEO says Disneyland to reopen April 30 Amazon to expand virtual health program nationwide Senate confirms Katherine Tai as top US trade negotiator Facebook to reduce recommendations, warn users about groups that violated platform standards In historic ruling, Japanese court declares it is unconstitutional to bar same-sex marriage Celebrities condemn violence against Asian Americans in wake of Atlanta shootings Top Senate Republican urges IRS to consider extending filing deadline 72 percent of Americans support new coronavirus relief law: poll Privileged anti-Semitism? White supremacists aren’t the only culprits Harris tells Asian Americans ‘we stand with you’ after Atlanta shootings Ford will allow 30K workers to continue to work from home post-pandemic Senate GOP seeks ruling on Biden limits on border wall funding Kentucky moves to expand voting access in rare bipartisan push Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team press briefing Vaccine hesitancy: How much should we worry? House Republicans vote to support earmarks Atlanta police: Too early to determine massage parlor shootings a hate crime Biden defends his dog: ‘Major did not bite someone and penetrate the skin’ White House fountain goes green for St. Patrick’s Day Watch live: White House press briefing Biden imposes more sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning Have Biden and the Democrats already hit their high water mark? Canadian officials investigating hospital job posting for ‘white woman only’ German COVID-19 cases rise amid AstraZeneca vaccine suspension For first responders, stress from public opinion is just as severe as COVID-19 demands Biden administration convenes government, private sector groups to respond to Microsoft vulnerabilities Uber agrees to classify UK drivers as ‘workers’ Republican super PAC rolls out hard-dollar program Watch live: Schumer, Klobuchar, Merkley hold briefing on voting rights Border Patrol prevented from talking to media: report Hogan expresses condolences after ‘appalling violence’ in Atlanta Watch live: Pelosi discuses Violence Against Women Act ‘New’ tech lending: Opening financial products to underserved communities Rising: March 17, 2021 NFL star quarterback Deshaun Watson sued for sexual assault Biden: ‘Tough’ to withdraw from Afghanistan by May Biden says he’ll get Democratic votes for tax increases All Massachusetts residents will be eligible for vaccine on April 19 Tesla on autopilot hits Michigan state trooper’s patrol car French watchdog rejects challenge to Apple privacy changes Michelle Obama tries — and fails — to get Jimmy Kimmel’s daughter to eat vegetables Goldman Sachs executive buys Jeffrey Epstein mansion 8 immigrants die in crash after law enforcement chase in Texas Feinstein’s husband eyeing ambassadorship: report WHO: AstraZeneca vaccine benefits outweigh risk How Joe Biden can avoid mistakes with his Middle East foreign policy Report: ‘Haphazard’ social media policy updates ‘falling short’ against disinformation FEMA planning COVID-19 funeral cost reimbursement program Virginia bans cosmetic testing on animals, joining three other states Yellen says poor nations need COVID-19 aid Save $90 on this easy-to-store folding treadmill Pelosi edges closer to calling on Cuomo to resign Pompeo to address New Hampshire Republicans Honda halts production at most US, Canadian auto plants Ahead of March Madness, a campaign to redefine the Black student athlete Land your dream job with a boost from this low-cost resume-building software DeSantis proposes $1,000 bonus for Florida first responders Bill Clinton’s St. Patrick’s Day diplomacy Watch live: Fauci to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations More than 13,000 unaccompanied migrant children in US custody: report Eight killed in Atlanta-area massage parlor shooting, among them six Asian women Watch live: DHS secretary testifies before House panel Pelosi criticizes GOP for response to Capitol riot Pelosi: ‘Every minute’ migrant children separated from parents ‘a crisis’ Prince Charles touts COVID-19 vaccines, criticizes skeptics Biden is closer to Trump than to Obama Giffords launches ad to pressure Senate to pass universal background checks bill Biden’s disastrous border policy is evidence of no planning Court rules Japanese ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional in landmark ruling Clyburn slams Ron Johnson: ‘The guy is racist’ Biden says Putin will ‘pay a price’ for 2020 election meddling The PRO Act nationalizes the worst of California’s policies Law enforcement, ACLU urge Biden to end ICE partnership programs Trump on possible Meghan 2024 presidential bid: ‘I hope that happens’ US sanctions 24 officials ahead of talks with Chinese in Alaska Republican attorneys general threaten action on stimulus Workers would pay Biden’s higher taxes Biden briefed on ‘horrific’ Atlanta massage parlor shootings Pavlich: Biden’s border policies are humane? Hardly Budowsky: Trump should champion vaccines Biden and Congress must take bold action to prevent violent extremism The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden faces GOP’s immigration and filibuster offensive White supremacist propaganda in 2020 reached highest level in at least 10 years: ADL Democrats play defense on border crisis Biden’s big difference? Diversity Native groups hope Haaland’s historic confirmation comes with tribal wins Business groups seek PPP extension as March deadline looms Microsoft breach ramps up pressure on Biden to tackle cyber vulnerabilities Democrats bet on stimulus bill to boost them in 2022 Google blocked nearly 100 million misleading coronavirus ads in 2020 Tensions flare over Senate filibuster Lobbying world Biden to affirm support for Good Friday Agreement in meeting with Irish PM US airports have over $115B in infrastructure needs, report finds