The Hill Articles: March 9, 2021

Alaska makes vaccines available to all adults Newsom slams ‘political power grabs’ amid California recall effort Manhattan prosecutors intensifying probe into Trump’s New York estate: report Teenage suspect in Capitol riot ordered released from jail after testing positive for COVID-19 House passes bill aimed at strengthening unions GOP leaders reiterate commitment to working with Trump amid back-and-forth Journalist arrested and pepper-sprayed during BLM protests pleaded: ‘This is my job’ Top Republicans seek to tamp down concerns over Trump’s funding demands College professors suspended after photos surface of them with racist symbols DNC beefs up its finance team Pentagon extends National Guard presence at Capitol through May 23 Gloria Steinem: ‘International Women’s Day means we are still in trouble’ FBI sent agents to excavate Pennsylvania dig site looking for Civil War-era gold: report Blinken to appear before Foreign Affairs Committee GOP Texas lawmaker introduces bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions Klain: Biden likely to deliver joint speech to Congress after selling relief package to the public Tennessee panel votes to remove monument of KKK leader from state Capitol White House chief of staff: Young a ‘very serious candidate’ for OMB director State court tosses Trump defamation suit against NYT Brave new world: Why we need a Senate Human Rights Commission  Boebert fundraises off viral hashtag: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ On The Money: COVID-19 relief bill on track for House passage, Biden signature Wednesday | First new checks to go out starting next week Trump doubles down on calls to donate directly to him Cable news startup NewsNation loses third top journalist Northam says blackface scandal gave him ‘a head start’ before last year’s racial justice movement Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief to press for Manchin’s support on Colin Kahl | House Dems seek to limit transfer of military-grade gear to police Biden’s political misfire on the COVID-19 relief bill Hackers accessed 150K surveillance cameras inside hospitals, police stations and Tesla: report Profane anti-Biden flag creates storm in Michigan Democratic Marine veteran jumps into Missouri Senate race after Blunt retirement Joe Biden must abandon bad deal and find new route in Afghanistan Overnight Health Care: Study finds Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Brazilian variant | New CDC guidelines a blow for ailing airline industry | House to vote Wednesday on COVID relief Democrats spar over COVID-19 vaccine strategy Hillicon Valley: Twitter sues Texas AG, alleging retaliation for banning Trump | Biden reportedly taps top antitrust scholar for FTC | Biden appoints Clare Martorana as federal CIO Schumer moves to break GOP holds on Haaland Wyden to offer bill to shield $1,400 checks from private debt collectors Veteran CBS political correspondent Roger Mudd dies at 93 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Republicans put procedural delay on Haaland’s nomination | Interior Department announces next steps in review of oil and gas lease moratorium | Judge approves $1.5B Daimler settlement in diesel emissions probe So you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now what? The George Floyd bill offers justice for Black America Michelle Obama will be inducted into U.S. National Women’s Hall of Fame Wells Fargo pledges net-zero emissions by 2050, becoming the last of the Big Six banks to do so Pentagon chief to press for Manchin’s support on key nominee Black Caucus backs Biden’s pick to head DOJ Civil Rights Division Excerpts from Obama’s 2015 Selma speech to be built into the outside of his presidential center French schoolgirl lied about teacher who was beheaded in terror attack Maryland removes capacity limits on businesses, restaurants Burger King apologizes for Women’s Day tweet How ‘zonecasting’ could harm minority neighborhoods Biden appoints Clare Martorana as federal CIO 57 Republicans take to House floor in push to reopen schools Trump appointee arrested after Capitol riot to stay in jail before trial, judge rules Koch network urges lawmakers to back ‘personal option’ health plan Pelosi says GOP will vote against COVID-19 relief and then take credit for it Environmental group urges Biden to pledge cutting 50 percent of US emissions by 2030 Reservations surge at Walt Disney World and resorts as Disneyland plans reopening The threat of domestic violent extremists has been growing, it’s time we combat it Biden administration backs pipeline in Supreme Court land dispute Trump praises retiring Blunt, who opposed his conviction Arkansas governor signs bill banning nearly all abortions Poll: Voters split on panel with subpoena powers to investigate Capitol riot GOP lawmakers introduce bill making murder of law enforcement officials a federal crime FBI releases new footage of suspect linked to pipe bombs at RNC, DNC WHO says one-third of all women encounter physical or sexual violence The time to return land to Native Americans is long overdue COVID-19 death forecasts decline Consumer bureau to enforce lending protections for LGBTQ individuals Colorado lawmakers advance legislation requiring firearms to be stored safely State Department designates two Iranians for ‘involvement in gross violations of human rights’ Sixth woman comes forward with accusation against Cuomo Gaetz, Jordan ask House Judiciary to probe conservatorships, citing ‘Free Britney’ What America’s Thinking: March 09, 2021 We must decolonize our global health systems — It’s time to repeal the Helms Amendment Psaki: Biden’s pet cat ‘will break the internet’ when it arrives Vice’s Motherboard writer: Biden adviser pick ‘should have no place’ in a ‘pro-labor’ administration Intercept bureau chief details turmoil in the Nevada Democratic Party Austin requiring face masks despite Texas governor lifting statewide mandate Can Gov. Cuomo survive his double crisis? Biden administration eyes new housing facilities for migrant children Our destruction of wildlife habitats will trigger new pandemics, says new group Rutgers to divest from fossil fuel industry Burger King apologizes for ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ tweet Remaking and improving the US-Mexico relationship Democratic senators urge Biden to take executive action on ghost guns Biden’s name will not appear on stimulus checks, White House says White House says Bidens’ dogs will return soon FDA drug company inspections drop amid pandemic: report Nancy Grace to host ‘Most Wanted’ show on Fox Nation ‘Lucky’: Kerry Washington got a last-minute switch in DNC lineup Former Australian leader: Oprah interview strengthened argument to cut ties with monarchy Howard University names law library after Vernon Jordan China’s Xi calls on military to ‘be prepared’ amid ‘unstable’ security situation Supreme Court agrees to dismiss challenge to Trump public charge rule Kerry calls for ‘decade of action’ on climate change ‘For the People Act’ proclaims democracy, but usurps democratic choices Maskless passengers assault Uber driver who refused them a ride HuffPost laying off 47 after acquisition by BuzzFeed Piers Morgan leaving ‘Good Morning Britain’ after Meghan-Harry controversy Jimmy Carter blasts restrictive voting bills in Georgia GOP lawmaker renews push for balanced budget amendment Bahraini opposition a decade later UK media regulator investigating Piers Morgan comments Hoffman declines Tegna board after valet incident Biden DOJ nominee apologizes for ‘harsh rhetoric’ amid GOP criticism Interior Department announces virtual forum to review oil and gas lease moratorium Biden visits DC hardware store that got PPP loan First major offshore wind project in US advances We could foster economic growth with smarter immigration policies New York lowers vaccine age eligibility to 60 Latino civil rights group sues over new Iowa law they say curtails voting availability Lawmakers want 25 Latino-focused movies added to film registry California woman charged with hate crime after spitting at Asian American, yelling slur Royal family says it is ‘saddened’ by claims in Meghan and Harry interview Nevada Democratic Party staff quit after Sanders backers take over French start-up accuses Apple of violating EU privacy law The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Johns Hopkins University – Trump’s relationship with GOP worsens Will the Biden CFPB clamp down on innovation and regulatory sandboxes? Clyburn says $1,400 checks could go out as soon as next week New CDC guidelines a blow for ailing airline industry 140 lawmakers call for Biden administration to take ‘comprehensive’ approach to Iran Second party official dies in custody in Myanmar Blinken calls on Iran to answer for Levinson Judge approves $1.5B Daimler settlement in diesel emissions probe US expert panel says lung cancer screenings for smokers should now start at 50 WHO: One in three women subjected to physical or sexual violence in their lifetime More women in workforce could add $20T to global GDP by 2050: analysis UT panel: ‘Eyes of Texas’ has ‘no racist intent’ 4 in 10 feeling economic effects of COVID-19 crisis: poll While LGBTQ+ adults are more likely to get vaccinated, Black and bisexual members of the community lag behind: report Puerto Rico debt restructure plan threatens public pensions Despite the Meghan and Harry interview, the queen at 95 is more relevant than ever Kremlin: Allegation Russia trying to discredit western vaccines ‘absurd’ Dozens of Trump appointees ‘burrow’ into Biden government 380K recalled Kias at risk for fires House expected to vote Wednesday on COVID-19 package US says Oath Keepers leader was in direct contact with rioters during Capitol breach Biden asks Supreme Court to dismiss challenge to Trump’s ‘public charge’ rule Racism accusations by Meghan and Harry causing royal pains in England Fixing higher education doesn’t mean upending federal work-study Jury selection begins in Derek Chauvin trial in Floyd’s death Cornel West leaving Harvard amid dispute over tenure position T-Mobile to share customers’ web, mobile-app data with advertisers unless they opt out Fauci, other Biden health officials to testify on vaccination effort First US coronavirus vaccine vial donated to Smithsonian New Teen Vogue editor apologizes for offensive tweets Watch live: White House press briefing Watch live: Biden speaks with small-business owners using PPP loans Royal Navy in the Pacific: An ally against China, where we need it White House rehangs Clinton, Bush portraits moved under Trump Japan to ban foreign spectators from Tokyo Olympics: report New York prosecutors investigating Trump Chicago skyscraper loan: report Scientists blow up decades of thinking on why hurricanes are becoming more deadly Judge rules names of deputies who allegedly shared photos of Kobe Bryant crash can be made public Unilever dropping word ‘normal’ from beauty products’ packaging North Carolina is being sued for decision to end issuing license plates bearing the Confederate flag Now is the time to prepare for the next election emergency Rising: March 9, 2021 House Democrats’ campaign arm lifts ban on consultants who work for primary challengers Fauci to appear on Colbert to mark one year under pandemic Don Lemon on Oprah interview: ‘We have only heard from one side but that … rings very true’ Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to criminalize insulting police Republicans put procedural delay on Haaland’s nomination Biden vows to tackle epidemic of sexual assaults in US military Gallup: Little change in social distancing as vaccines roll out While Biden hedges, Gates says ‘strategic ambiguity’ must go — sort of China launching health certificate program to facilitate international travel UC Davis will pay students not to travel during spring break Biden reportedly taps top antitrust scholar for FTC Nasdaq rebounds 300 points Watch live: House Democrats hold briefing ahead of coronavirus aid vote Watch live: House GOP holds briefing ahead of coronavirus relief vote House Democrats introducing bill to limit transfer of military-grade gear to police Kinzinger: GOP will become ‘regional party’ if it doesn’t change In search of a safer and more trustworthy internet Watch live: Coronavirus front-line workers testify before Senate panel Human rights experts: China breaching UN Genocide Convention with treatment of Uyghurs Airlines asking US to standardize COVID-19 travel documents Global economic outlook boosted on vaccines, stimulus package Candace Owens announces new talk show The new doctrine of Joe Biden Piers Morgan storms off ‘Good Morning Britain’ after confrontation Watch live: Jury selection continues for officer charged in George Floyd’s death Twitter sues Texas AG, alleging retaliation for banning Trump Boost your business with 50+ tools for a fraction of the cost Launch your music career with help from these discounted production classes Lawmakers unveil measure to give Postal Service $6B for electric vehicles Joe Manchin as a Hollywood Western hero Creighton lifts coach’s suspension after ‘plantation’ remark Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Brazilian virus variant in new study Russia: Reported US plans for cyber strike ‘alarming’ Biden’s Middle East policy cannot be anti-Trump or an Obama repeat Greta Thunberg presses Biden administration to ‘treat climate crisis like a crisis’ Feehery: What have we learned over the past year since the world stopped because of COVID? Press: COVID-19 relief? Republicans don’t care Cuomo book promotion on hold over nursing home deaths probe Kansas coach departs amid sexual misconduct allegations while at LSU A gun pledge Biden can easily keep Women’s group endorses Carroll Foy in Virginia governors race Sen. Murkowski could move the Puerto Rico statehood bill forward The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – CDC news on gatherings a step toward normality Democrats face fresh headaches after relief bill win Biden challenged by early cyber threats The Memo: Activists ask what’s changed since George Floyd? Frustrated progressives on relief package: ‘We’ll take the win’ Guiding Maine through the pandemic Slow pace of vaccine delivery risks global COVID-19 recovery Blunt’s retirement deals blow to McConnell inner circle