The Hill Articles: May 1, 2021

Susan Wright advances to runoff in Texas special election North Korean official says Biden’s comments on country are ‘hostile policy’ New York Times, WaPo, NBC retract reports about Giuliani’s contact with FBI Colorado woman found dead of apparent bear attack Indian scientists’ warnings about coronavirus went ignored amid surge: report Gender-affirming care leads to better mental health among trans people: study Romney booed during speech to Utah GOP convention Prosecutors seek more severe sentence for Chauvin than in state guidelines Biden’s Russia strategy needs to look past Putin Washington keeps close eye as Apple antitrust fight goes to court Caitlyn Jenner opposes trans girls competing in girls’ sports: ‘It just isn’t fair’ Warren book reflects on losing 2020 bid: ‘Painful’ Australia imposes fines if citizens fly home from India during COVID-19 spike Suicide truck bomb kills 21 people in Afghanistan Biden keeps masking despite updated guidance Warren Buffett: US economy has been ‘resurrected’ Nepalese hospitals run out of beds as India coronavirus outbreaks spills across border Harris to spearhead National Space Council Free community college? A few words of caution NC governor pardons man who served 20 years in prison on wrongful conviction Texas deputy fired for punching teen outside convenience store Sunday shows preview: Biden hits the road to promote infrastructure proposals; US begins withdrawal from Afghanistan DC drops most mask restrictions for vaccinated adults The lucky legal accident that led to Derek Chauvin’s conviction Biden administration discloses Trump rules for strikes outside war zones Judge orders purge of suits filed by Kentucky lawyer involved in large fraud scheme For Michigan, Biden’s first 100 days brought much-needed relief The Afghanistan withdrawal that could have been Feds asked to probe police strip searches in New York City suburb Israel expands COVID-19 passport system to unvaccinated children Iowa governor signs law allowing landlords to refuse Section 8 vouchers 1,000 days of family support can create years of American prosperity GOP frustration with Liz Cheney ‘at a boiling point’ Biden to take public relations blitz to Louisiana Maryland governor gives nod to cicadas, declares May and June ‘Magicicada Months’ Civilian Climate Corps can help stem rural-urban divide Social media influencer charged after claiming Latino couple tried to kidnap children Will DeSantis, Rubio and Scott torch each other to vault from Florida to the White House? Rite Aid expands walk-in vaccine program to 17 states Hospital fire in India kills 18 patients Thousands march in May Day protests across France Clyburn: US must ‘get rid of these racist pockets’ Maher on Biden’s $6 trillion plans: ‘Thank God we got Mexico to pay for that wall’ Reapportionment’s hidden surprises for 2022 White House officials meet virtually with criminal justice reform advocates Biden immigration moves under scrutiny from left and right Biden’s American Families Plan is not what women need Former US ambassador calls Putin a ‘coward’ after Navalny’s lawyer arrested Will Seattle officials use the same lawsuit defense they want to take away from police? Taliban warns of attacks on US troops after withdrawal deadline under Trump deal passes Fauci says COVID-19 crisis ‘like a war’ as India tops 400,000 cases FDA ban on menthol cigarettes: Bad for criminal justice, health policy West Virginia city, drug distributors to face off in court next week Pandemic inspector general blasts DOJ memo, urges Congress to clarify mandate Ben & Jerry’s co-founder weighs in on Black Lives Matter and corporate activism ‘SNL’ cast members who object to Elon Musk won’t be forced to appear on show with him 100-year-old, 240-pound fish caught in Michigan Census confirms Texas and Florida are America’s future LA philanthropist and billionaire Eli Broad dies at 87 Master writing projects with over 35% off this proven professional app India opens vaccinations to all adults amid growing COVID-19 crisis Why American medicine needs its own DARPA Cities, states experiment with incentives for vaccinations  Save nearly 50% on this at-home, high-tech ear cleaning tool Court watchers buzz about Breyer’s possible retirement