The Hill Articles: March 23, 2021

Duckworth drops threat to oppose Biden picks over diversity concerns Kamala Harris, Bill Clinton to hold talk on pandemic’s impact on women Microsoft in talks to purchase Discord for at least $10B: report Saudi official made death threat against UN’s Khashoggi investigator: report Dolphins were (really) caught swimming in a Venice canal during COVID-19 restrictions Biden adviser clashes with Peacock host: ‘Clearly you have health insurance’ Georgia allows all adults to receive vaccine starting Thursday Sanders says he isn’t ‘comfortable’ with Twitter’s Trump ban Suspect arrested in stabbing attack captured on Zoom NASA Mars rover has part of Wright brothers’ first airplane Shipping through Suez Canal halted after container ship runs aground Robinhood confidentially files for IPO Congress wonders how to pay for Biden’s infrastructure proposal Trump allies line up ahead of potentially bruising primaries Democrats say increased recognition of climate change puts more pressure on GOP Oakland will begin paying $500 to low-income families Prince Harry joins Silicon Valley startup specializing in mental health and coaching National service is a bipartisan priority Duckworth, Hirono vow to oppose Biden picks over diversity concerns OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Pentagon asked to hold migrant children at two Texas bases | Admiral warns China invasion of Taiwan closer than people think | North Korea tests missiles Infrastructure policy should include transition to mileage-based fees Trump hotels dropped as preferred partner by luxury travel agency 18 attorneys general call on Garland to close ghost gun loophole OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House pulls deputy Interior secretary amid reported pushback | Fed to form committee focused on climate risks to financial system | Democratic senators call on Biden to sanction Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 Biden to unveil ‘skinny’ budget proposal next week Supreme Court explores extent of tribal police authority Overnight Health Care: AstraZeneca may have included outdated data on vaccine trial, officials say | Pelosi says drug pricing measure under discussion for infrastructure package | Biden administration extends special ObamaCare enrollment until August Hillicon Valley: John Matze takes on Parler | Prince Harry heads to Silicon Valley | YouTube leaves up Boulder shooting video Vivek Murthy confirmed as surgeon general The next pandemic is coming. Will we be prepared? Intercept bureau chief: Democrats dropping support of Medicare for All could threaten bill’s momentum Jacobin editor: Biden coronavirus package was no leftist wish list Poll: 52 percent say Biden’s lack of press conferences isn’t hurting transparency Society of Professional Journalists asks DHS to lift media restrictions White House confirms new round of talks with Iraq on US troop presence Park Service to limit Tidal Basin access during peak cherry blossom bloom On The Money: Yellen defends raising taxes ‘in a fair way’ to fund infrastructure plan | Senate confirms Young as deputy budget director | Fed creates climate financial risk panel Should health care institutions require employees to be vaccinated? Pelosi: Drug pricing measure under discussion for infrastructure package Bipartisan lawmakers introduce $35 billion water infrastructure bill Biden administration to open second facility for migrant children in Texas Democrats urge FDA to clear market of all flavored e-cigarettes Clyburn: Democrats are ‘going to run’ in 2022 on COVID-19 relief bill Judge admonishes feds over Capitol riot sedition talk to media As debate over Equality Act rages, new poll shows 75 percent of Americans support LGBTQ+ protections Preakness to allow 10,000 fans for May race Pfizer is now testing a COVID-19 pill What we know and don’t know about money New shootings plunge Biden, Congress into gun control debate Poll: Newsom beating recall effort Federal judge considers ordering California utility to turn power off more often NTSB calls for more oversight of air tours after fatal incidents Lobbyists see Biden’s infrastructure package as windfall Biden administration extends special ObamaCare enrollment until August There are costs for climate change whether leaders take action or not Biden faces pressure to end border facility media blackout Biden and Obama keep in touch regularly about a ‘range of issues,’ Psaki says HHS asks Pentagon to house migrant children at two Texas bases Remote work ending for 80,000 New York City municipal employees ‘Tonight Show’ bringing audiences back to studio Biden takes sales blitz to swing-state Ohio Schumer to recommend three Black lawyers to head US attorney offices in NY Watchdog says DeVos made nine figures in outside income during Trump years Montana governor warned after trapping and killing wolf near Yellowstone Where to, Puerto Rico? Duckworth to oppose Biden nominees over lack of AAPI representation Ad Council teaming up with NASCAR, MLB to encourage vaccine-hesitant population Nonprofit projects jump in pedestrian deaths in first half of 2020 despite decreased driving New survey finds Americans are now more worried about money than COVID-19 Schumer to hash out gun control plan after mass shootings  Revisions to the citizenship exam can help revitalize US civics education Court order lifting Boulder assault weapons ban scrutinized after shooting Regal Cinemas reopening next month North Korea conducts first missile test since Biden took office Top admiral: Possibility China tries to invade Taiwan ‘closer to us than most think’ Music sales spike in 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic Michelle Obama jokes living in the White House prepared her for quarantine New study suggests bacon and processed meats may increase chances of dementia Tim Scott defends saying ‘woke supremacy’ is as bad as white supremacy Democratic senators call on Biden to sanction Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 ‘I am proud to be Asian!’ declares star during emotional Atlanta demonstration House bill does little to protect our local elections Parler co-founder sues company over his firing Watch live: Pelosi, Schumer celebrate ACA’s 11th Anniversary New York State Assembly Speaker tests positive for COVID-19 Second Marine officer fired after investigation into deadly sinking of assault vehicle Fed to form committee focused on climate risks to financial system Gun used in Boulder shooting bought less than a week earlier Governor races to test COVID-19 response, Trump influence New York Times committee to review staff’s outside work Boston’s first Black, female mayor confronts striking inequalities Senate confirms Young as deputy budget director Charles Schwab leaves US Chamber of Commerce Obama ties Biden priorities to ObamaCare anniversary: ‘We’ve still got more work to do’ Two gun bills for law and order go to the Senate Ted Cruz: ‘I don’t apologize for thoughts or prayers’ for shooting victims Limbaugh syndicator to continue airing archival footage, guest hosts California public radio news director loses father in Boulder shooting DC delegate: ‘The filibuster is on its last legs’ The public health breakthroughs of the American Rescue Plan Comedian Ken Jeong donates $50K to spa shootings victims’ families The controversy over wildlife killing contests Nonprofit: 267 Facebook pages, groups spread material glorifying violence ahead of election ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants argue to cancel Dr. Oz as guest host over medical malpractice Jury selection completed ahead of Derek Chauvin trial Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on ObamaCare Pfizer starts early stage trial for oral COVID-19 drug ‘Sesame Street’ debuts two new Black muppets as discussion of race becomes more explicit Boulder shooting suspect had assault rifle, used body armor Rand Paul is wrong — Biden can fire the NLRB’s general counsel Michelle Obama slams ‘leaders who won’t take a stand to save lives’ following Boulder shooting Feinstein calls for assault weapon ban after Boulder shooting First city in US to enact reparations for its Black residents Banksy painting depicting nurses as superheroes raises $23 million for UK health charities A brewing emerging market debt crisis Manchin says he doesn’t support House-passed background check bill Yellen defends raising taxes ‘in a fair way’ to fund infrastructure plan Poll: Majority of Republicans support same-sex marriage for the first time Biden urges Congress to pass assault weapon ban Texas opening vaccines to all adults Gannett parts ways with reporter after offensive photo caption at NJ paper Scientists find US adults gained nearly 2 pounds per month in lockdown What America’s Thinking: March 23, 2021 The administration must respond to the Belt and Road Initiative of China Antibody drug cuts COVID-19 death risk by 70 percent Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail again Cruz accuses Democrats of playing ‘ridiculous theater’ in proposals following mass shootings Human rights groups press Airbnb to drop Beijing Olympics sponsorship Obama rips lack of action on guns: Shouldn’t take pandemic to curb shootings The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Happy anniversary to ObamaCare Biden needs more than a special envoy to deal sustainably with climate change Teachers union ‘not convinced’ on CDC guidance to reduce classroom spacing YouTube says it’s leaving up livestreamed video of Boulder shooting 7 in 10 parents concerned children will face setbacks in schools due to pandemic Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the Boulder shooting Colin Kahl’s nomination will be a disaster for Israel and the region Urban environmentalism has failed — it’s time for new perspective Polish writer could be jailed for describing president as ‘moron’ on social media New home sales fall more than 18 percent in February Schumer fast-tracks hate crime, domestic terrorism bills New app will show you what Indigenous land you’re on right now Biden to address Boulder shooting on Tuesday Firefighter missing, one resident dead after fire at NY residential senior center Tulsa massacre memorial removes Black composer over ‘God damn America’ lyrics We cannot let America’s eyes go dark by ending drone intelligence Senate Judiciary chairman says he ‘can’t keep up’ with number of mass shootings Prince Harry to be named chief impact officer at BetterUp COVID-19 may leave 12M children unable to read, report warns Boulder supermarket shooting suspect charged with 10 counts of murder Fixing three loopholes would solve our border crisis Judge orders suspect in chemical spraying of Capitol officers detained Schumer vows to address gun violence after Boulder shooting Citigroup CEO bans Friday Zoom calls to combat pandemic fatigue Should you take the shot or should you wait? Rising: March 23, 2021 Watch live: Yellen, Powell testify on coronavirus pandemic response Police say man cut off caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccines, held National Guardsmen at gunpoint Poll: Doug Collins leads among Georgia Republicans China hits back at EU in wake of new sanctions Businesses urge Congress to include paid family leave in next spending package Thousands of Massachusetts drug convictions being vacated due to evidence problems Higher prices, longer delivery times and reduced hours part of postmaster general’s plan Blinken and Sullivan stand up to China — will Biden back them up? Harris calls Boulder shooting ‘absolutely tragic’ Watch live: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on reducing gun violence Assisted living center company requiring employees to be vaccinated by May 1 Ellen DeGeneres’s ratings plummet after her apology for toxic work environment The Fed’s ‘all in’ approach does more for capitalists than capitalism Spring breakers arrested for death of woman who was allegedly drugged, raped Kremlin won’t identify COVID-19 vaccine Putin will receive Watch live: Boulder police hold news conference after supermarket shooting Alcohol industry urges permanent removal of all US, EU and UK tariffs Drawing a line from minority discrimination to electoral outcomes DOJ eyes charging Oath Keepers with sedition: report Biden administration releases images of migrant facilities at border DoorDash to deliver same-day COVID-19 test kits Keeping your floors clean is easy with this robot vacuum that’s just $40 This Amazon approved bidet will save you money on toilet paper, and keep you clean Obama discusses talking toxic masculinity with daughters on Springsteen podcast New questions about AstraZeneca vaccine could derail its emergency use in US Satisfaction with direction of US increases for second straight month: Gallup How the Republican claim about election integrity is helping Vladimir Putin Evanston lawmakers approve reparations to Black residents in first for any US city America’s practice of ‘pay-to-play’ ambassadors is no joke ‘Heroic’ officer among victims in Boulder shooting Feehery: The top 15 dumb ideas since we took 15 days to stop the spread Senate Democrat on Boulder shooting: ‘This is the moment to make our stand’ Don’t allow DeSantis to silence, jail his opponents — Defeat the anti-protest bills AstraZeneca may have included outdated data on vaccine trial, officials say Press: What Biden could have taught Obama Good luck, Dan Bongino! The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden’s next act: Massive infrastructure plan with tax hikes Conservative group says polling shows Democrats’ voting rights bill ‘out of sync with American voters’ Senate Republicans torn over return of earmarks Enemy within: Experts warn US not learning from past pandemic mistakes GOP campaign chief confident his party will win back House Unions eager for swift action from new Labor secretary Congress to press Powell, Yellen on post-pandemic agenda New top hospital lobbyist plunges into battles on COVID, public option Democrats look to Georgia model ahead of 2022 Senate races The Memo: Trump battles to stay relevant Bottom line