The Hill Articles: March 19, 2021

Illinois House passes resolution condemning state rep. for ‘standing with insurrectionists’ Florida Democrats call for election redo after former state senator allegedly tampered with race Multiple people hospitalized after SUV plows into crowd in heart of Hollywood Maryland Senate votes to retire Confederate state song that refers to Lincoln as a ‘tyrant’ Feinstein opens door to supporting filibuster reform Abbott orders probe of coronavirus outbreak at migrant holding facility Ex-Green Beret charged with throwing flag pole at police during Capitol riot Biden, Harris discuss voting rights with Stacey Abrams GAO to review decision to move Space Command to Alabama Atlanta shooting suspect entered spa an hour before gunfire erupted: report Congress must pass the VOCA Fix Act now to protect crime victims Mexico launches measures to limit border crossings from Guatemala Hillicon Valley: Twitter says Greene account suspended in error | Justice Dept. indicts hacker connected to massive surveillance breach | Trump reference to ‘Chinese virus’ linked to increase in anti-Asian hashtags How our new climate policies could lead to increased reliance on China Biden: Georgia officials ‘helped save our democracy’ by standing up to 2020 pressure Biden condemns anti-Asian violence, ‘ugly poison’ of racism Overnight Health Care: CDC says three feet of distance safe in schools | Surging COVID-19 cases in Europe, Brazil signal warning for US | Biden jabs Trump in first visit to CDC Biden vs. Putin: Round One OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama NOAA leader joins Biden White House in climate role | Study: Climate change could reduce more than 60 countries’ credit ratings | NASA climate official says agency has ‘renewed emphasis’ on practical science applications NASA climate official says agency has ‘renewed emphasis’ on practical science applications Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID-19 outbreak Democratic lawmaker ‘fought back tears’ during visit to border facility Follow the science: Charter school expansion is a rising tide that lifts all boats Trudeau calls on US, China to discuss two detained Canadians Outer Capitol fence to come down this weekend On The Money: Fed will allow COVID-19 capital requirement exemption to lapse | Study: Climate change could reduce more than 60 countries’ credit ratings Chris Christie joins board of New York Mets Trump’s private Boeing 757 sitting idle in disrepair at New York airport: report Current Cuomo aide alleges harassment Protecting federal lands should be a no-brainer Biden team considering sending migrants to Canadian border for processing: report Obama NOAA leader joins Biden White House in climate role Boris Johnson gets first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine as countries resume use Overnight Defense: Colin Kahl’s troubled nomination just hit another road bump To deliver paid leave, pair proven public policy with private-market results US Secretary of Education cancels $1B of student loan debt Nuclear, gas-generated electricity surpassed coal for first time in 2020 Will new NAFTA block Biden’s progressive regulatory policies? What’s next in the California recall Justices meet in person for first time in a year Tornadoes rip through South, leaving trail of destruction McCarthy had COVID-19 last year Successful female leaders abound, but women in public finance are rare Daily Poster reporter explains GOP argument against stimulus bill provision limiting tax cuts DC delegate blasts Capitol fencing: ‘No reason’ to keep people away 14 Republicans vote against resolution condemning Myanmar military coup Trump Jr. shares edited video showing father knocking Biden down with golf ball NCAA players take a knee during national anthem Champ, Major featured on official White House Easter eggs The Future of Defense Summit Is our critical infrastructure safe from cyber hacks? CNN building new team dedicated to climate coverage Biden jabs Trump in first visit to CDC Asian grandmother who fought off attacker gets $645k in GoFundMe donations Pelosi says top Democrats won’t back measure to expel Greene Don’t cut or condition US military aid to Israel Proud Boys members charged with conspiracy over Capitol riot Majority of New York voters say Cuomo should resign Clyburn rails against filibuster on House floor Conservatism’s center of gravity is moving to key states, away from DC Justice Department indicts hacker connected to massive surveillance camera breach GOP Rep. Tom Reed accused of sexual misconduct Wife of FBI task force member arrested in connection with Capitol riot Science will save us in our battle against COVID-19 Ocasio-Cortez, Warren introduce bill to put $500 billion toward electric public transit Surging COVID-19 cases in Europe, Brazil signal warning for US We need liberty and justice for all Teen Vogue executive editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay resigns Taliban warn of ‘reaction’ if US doesn’t withdraw by May deadline What America’s Thinking: March 19, 2021 California’s senators should lead the reform of qualified immunity NCAA says it ‘fell short’ after criticism of men’s vs. women’s facilities Biden to reinstate accountability measures stripped by Trump Senators call on Biden to officially recognize Armenian genocide Biden ‘100 percent’ fine after stumble on Air Force One steps, aide says Democrats make low-tax states an offer they should refuse Collins opposes Pentagon policy nominee Twitter says Greene account suspended in error Texas restaurant owner creates $50 surcharge for customers asked to wear a mask Gottlieb: CDC should be evaluating COVID-19 variants instead of ‘arbitrating’ distancing The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Facebook — CDC updates guidelines for students North Carolina police seize gun in drug bust altered to look like Nerf toy Arizona state senator announces bid for Kirkpatrick’s seat First ever recording of driving on Mars The only way to fight back against ‘cancel culture’ is to define it — here’s an attempt Poll: Biden approval steady at 59 percent White House defends marijuana policy after report of staffers targeted for past use Biden says he’s proud of secretary of State after confrontation with China Rep. Sanchez: Not appropriate for reporters to see inside border facilities for children Candace Owens on Cardi B lawsuit: ‘It was not an idle threat’ CDC reduces physical distancing guidance for schoolchildren Atlanta shooting suspect’s church condemns ‘extreme and wicked act’ Poll: Only half of front-line health workers have been vaccinated Democrats unveil bill to prevent members of the Sackler family from evading lawsuits through bankruptcy Marcia Fudge — ‘The Fixer’ — will take on HUD DHS denies press access to Mayorkas tour of southern border facilities CDC says three feet of distance safe in schools NOAA warns of water use cutbacks, fires and low levels in reservoirs amid significant drought Mary Trump joining group that supports LGBTQ+ female candidates For a faster end to COVID, waive intellectual property rights for its vaccines Watch live: President Biden delivers remarks in Atlanta Facebook is building an Instagram for kids New study has found the happiest country in the world Judge denies request to delay, move Derek Chauvin trial Erdoğan calls Biden comments on Putin ‘unacceptable’ What should happen after we declare a genocide is occurring? Rising: March 19, 2021 Biden nominates ex-Florida Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA Study: Climate change could reduce more than 60 countries’ credit ratings Democrat introduces resolution to expel Greene Texas man allegedly stabbed restaurant manager after being asked to wear a mask China challenges Biden team on state of US democracy Georgia Republicans back away from some voting restrictions Will Cuomo’s recent scandals make the case for NYC’s first female mayor? BioNTech founder says cancer is next problem to tackle with mRNA tech Uncertain of US intentions, four allies exercise their naval muscle Watch live: Press briefing by White House COVID-19 response team Pandemic air travel hits record 1M passengers per day for week straight Indonesia approves AstraZeneca vaccine for use Fed allows COVID-19 capital requirement exemption to lapse Sean Hannity caught vaping in between commercial breaks Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference America’s single-parent families Paris enters 4-week lockdown amid spread of COVID-19 variants Kaine says he still has tingling sensations, hot spots after coronavirus infection What Charlottesville can teach us about Jan. 6 at the Capitol Politico Europe’s Editor-in-Chief Stephen Brown dies US sending 4M vaccine doses to neighbors Mexico and Canada NJ school district paid former teacher $325K over editing Trump T-shirt in yearbook States deserve fiscal flexibility Reach your health goals with 80% off this holistic fitness app subscription Make the jump to project management with major savings on this certification bundle Former daughter-in-law of Trump Org CFO spoke ‘multiple times’ with Manhattan DA office over financial probe Democratic House campaign arm says it raised $11.5 million in February The COVID-19 relief package may pose a difficult dilemma for the Fed Trump reference to COVID-19 as ‘Chinese virus’ prompted increase in anti-Asian hashtags: study Priest who presided over Biden inauguration Mass under investigation The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by Facebook — Biden delivers 100 million shots in 58 days, doses to neighbors Advocates demand transparency in Biden migrant facilities The Memo: America faces long war with extremism Bill Clinton leaves big influence on Team Biden