The Hill Articles: May 20, 2021

Trump slams ‘weak’ Republicans who don’t want to talk about Arizona audit Secretary of State to meet with Israeli, Palestinian leaders following cease-fire FDA advises against Chinese-made syringes citing safety issues Massie, Greene trash mask violation warnings from House sergeant at arms Video shows officer saying ‘you shouldn’t be able to breathe’ moments before jailed man’s death Labor secretary faces questions from Democrats in police chief controversy Vermont governor signs restrictions on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’  CNN reporter’s phone and email records secretly obtained by Trump administration: report Hannah-Jones’s tenure stopped because her background was not ‘traditional academic-type’ Baltimore DA defends flipping off supporter of Keith Davis Jr. On The Money: Biden tries to navigate bumpy recovery | Jobless claims hit another post-pandemic low | Treasury calls for 15 percent minimum global tax Biden signs bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes To implement an infrastructure overhaul, we need to address the devil in the details Overnight Energy: Biden signs order directing studies of climate-related financial risks | Biden administration takes step toward light bulb efficiency standard Idaho Human Rights Commission says library employee faced discrimination for being nonbinary Rochester, NY, mayor’s husband arrested on drug, weapons charges CDC urges against kissing, snuggling poultry in salmonella warning Top Arizona elections official says voting machines turned over to GOP recount should be replaced Alaska man gives terrifying account of how he survived vicious bear attack Biden hails cease-fire agreement between Israel, Hamas How preparing for an audit helped DOD’s COVID-19 response GOP leader’s Jan. 6 call to Trump draws scrutiny in commission fight A bridge to equality and prosperity Biden administration takes first step toward light bulb efficiency standard ‘CBS This Morning’ moving to new Times Square studio William and Harry condemn BBC over Diana interview probe findings What America’s Thinking: May 20, 2021 20 state AGs tell Education Dept they oppose teaching critical race theory Overnight Health Care: Maryland to offer lottery prizes for COVID-19 vaccinations | FDA allowing longer refrigerator storage for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines Snap unveils new Spectacles AR glasses US, Russian forces stage neighboring military drills in Balkan states Putin vows to ‘knock out the teeth’ of any power that tries to take Russian territory Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East Hillicon Valley: Amazon facing lawsuits alleging racial, gender bias | Senate Commerce panel advances Biden’s top science nominee | Colonial Pipeline CEO to testify on Capitol Hill in June Overnight Defense: Israeli Security Cabinet votes for cease-fire | Senators urge expedited visas for Afghans who helped US troops | Pentagon pushes for more military vaccinations Biden signs order directing studies of climate-related financial risks Students should be allowed to buy cars with financial aid Angelina Jolie covers herself in bees for World Bee Day Poll: Plurality of voters say unemployment benefits causing job growth slowdown Fox Weather announces new leadership team for app platform ‘Hannibal’ fan art wins New Jersey district’s contest to hang in Capitol Judge cites threat to sea turtles, halts Georgia dredging plan Antisemitic attacks increase amid Middle East conflict Top UN refugee official calls on US to end pandemic asylum restrictions New study finds climate disasters forced more people to flee their homes than war last year Colonial Pipeline CEO to testify on Capitol Hill in June following cyberattack Ohio vaccination rate jumps 28 percent after lottery announcement GOP senators introduce bill to reimpose waived Nord Stream sanctions No, we don’t need ‘miracle technologies’ to slash emissions — we already have 95 percent The COVID-19 crisis may soon be over, but the youth mental health crisis is only just beginning US insurer paid $40 million ransom after March cyber attack: report Pentagon pushes effort to get more service members vaccinated Senators press Defense officials on expediting visas for Afghans who helped US troops San Francisco Park Police officers to adopt body cameras this week Bidens meet with Kennedy Center honorees, a tradition ignored by Trump How a reformed FDA can speed up delivery of lifesaving drugs New York unveils an amazing new floating park Treasury pitches global minimum tax rate of at least 15 percent FBI investigating unsolved murder of Asian American teen as hate crime McCarthy says he’d testify before Jan. 6 commission Why we need a new 9/11 Commission for Jan. 6 Capitol attack McAuliffe ties Youngkin to Trump’s objections to 2020 results in new ad Maryland to offer lottery prizes for COVID-19 vaccinations Israeli Security Cabinet votes for cease-fire House Ethics panel to drop $5K metal detector fines against Clyburn, Rogers Senators unveil Postal Service reform bill that could defeat filibuster Seven charged in Maradona death Iconic toy maker Lego is launching an LGBTQ+ set Clean energy innovation is a worthy investment Gillibrand: ‘I definitely want to run for president again’ Jill Biden recognizes Fauci as an ‘American hero’ NOAA predicts another above-average hurricane season After mass collision killed thousands of birds, Philadelphia dims its lights Will the Squad break away from the Democrats over Israel? Chris Cuomo advised brother Andrew Cuomo on handling sexual misconduct allegations Fudge, Buttigieg pitch housing infrastructure push to skeptical GOP Author Ryan Girdusky says the GOP can learn lessons from Britain’s Conservative Party Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law Nina Turner campaign surrogate: Progressive movement needs to show up Nearly 70 protected big cats seized from ‘Tiger King’ park Service in Congress should not provide a platform for insider trading What happens in your brain when you think about the future? A spike in anti-Asian hate could lead to systemic change in schools RNC, NRSC intervene in Democratic lawsuits against Florida election law White House encouraged by ‘reports of a potential cease-fire’ in Gaza Bring back the Arms Control Agency Omar says Facebook refusing to take down ‘hate speech’ ad Democrats offer bill to encourage hiring of groups hard-hit by pandemic Bush ‘deeply concerned’ US troop withdrawal will create vacuum in Afghanistan White House: ‘Incredibly disappointing’ to see GOP oppose Jan. 6 commission Progressives nearly tank House Democrats’ Capitol security bill To truly recover from the pandemic, businesses must hold themselves accountable Despite costs, Biden’s family leave proposal would be a big help for small businesses DOJ seizes 68 big cats from Tiger King Park Maryland repeals Civil War-era state song that called Lincoln a ‘tyrant’ Trump knocks ‘wayward’ House Republicans who voted for Jan. 6 commission New York to reward vaccinations with lottery tickets Rapper charged after releasing album cover showing him sitting on SWAT truck during Capitol riot New coronavirus discovered—and dogs are spreading it Watch live: Biden delivers remarks at COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act signing ceremony How to turn Nord Stream 2 into a win for Ukraine Pence’s brother says Pelosi wanted to bail after Jan. 6 attack The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP opposes second Jan. 6-related bill Google picks NYC for first retail store Attacks from far-right and far-left only prove Biden’s energy plan occupies sensible center Arctic warming three times faster than planet as a whole: research Don Lemon: Democratic Party is ‘weak’ GOP’s Burr, who voted to convict Trump, opposes Jan. 6 commission 107-year-old Tulsa massacre survivor tells Congress ‘I am seeking justice’ As the US departs Afghanistan, female entrepreneurs must maintain progress World’s largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica US to extend restrictions on travel across Canada, Mexico borders House narrowly approves $1.9B Capitol security bill after ‘squad’ drama 7 plead not guilty in Ohio college student’s alleged hazing death Twitter opens verification applications for blue check mark EU officially approves entry for vaccinated travelers Pelosi praises Republicans who ‘courageously’ voted for Jan. 6 commission Colorado bans doxxing of health workers, officials US imposes sanctions on two Houthi leaders In amazing feat of strength, sheriff’s deputy lifts car to free woman pinned underneath Treasury estimates tax gap of $600B in 2019 Controversy explodes at college over Pulitzer-winning author of ‘1619’ project Seven pro-Trump counties vote to secede from Oregon and join Idaho Senate Commerce advances Biden’s top science nominee Biden is taking us back to the ’70s — the worst of them DHS directs end to immigration detention in two jails under investigation Governor proposes checks to North Carolina families with stimulus funds Ron Johnson: Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a largely ‘peaceful protest’ $300 unemployment boost has ‘small’ effect on job finding: Fed study Schumer fast-tracks bill to create Jan. 6 commission 1 dead, 11 hurt in suspected human smuggling operation near San Diego Senate panel advances Biden’s first group of judicial nominees 1,000 people flock to catch a whiff of a rare corpse flower Microsoft retiring Internet Explorer in 2022 The 10 states that have vaccinated less than half their population now have higher COVID-19 cases Body-cam video in fatal Andrew Brown Jr shooting released for first time Groundhog Day in Gaza Netanyahu says Israel intercepted drone sent by Iran G-7 playing ‘dangerous game’ with criticism of Russia, ambassador says Michael Cohen predicts Trump will turn on family after revelation of criminal probe 2024: The Historic Reversal of America’s population Probe finds BBC used deceitful methods to land Princess Diana interview Iowa governor banning mask mandates WHO says vaccines are effective against all currently known variants Lego unveils first LGBTQ playset ahead of Pride Month Rising: May 20, 2021 Watch live: White House press briefing Here is the nuclear triad we actually need for deterrence WHO calls for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas conflict FDA allowing longer refrigerator storage for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines GOP urges members to vote against Capitol security bill Amazon facing new lawsuits alleging racial, gender bias Penn State removing binary gender language from course descriptions Tim Ryan: GOP getting ‘twisted up in knots, trying to figure out how to spin’ Jan. 6 Congressional Republicans fined for rebelling against masks Watch live: Buttigieg, Fudge testify on Biden infrastructure proposal EPA holding biofuel blending mandates steady due to pandemic: report ‘Use it or lose it’ policy for COVID vaccines needs an equity focus ‘Madman…racist, sexist pig:’ new book reveals Obama’s candid descriptions of Trump House Democrats’ campaign arm pulls in $12.2 million in April, topping GOP counterpart Watch live: McCarthy holds briefing with reporters ‘Sleep with Kate’ Moss auction is attempt for women to take control of their images Watch live: Pelosi press briefing Enjoy major savings on several varieties of Chromebook devices Founder of TikTok’s Chinese owner giving up CEO title Prepare for a successful career in business consulting with this discounted 10-course bundle Amazing white dolphin photographed off California coastline UN Human Rights Council holding special session on Gaza PTSD in Flint shows the cost of ignoring mental health during crises Idaho lt. governor launches primary bid against GOP governor Google unveils AI app that analyzes your skin ailments UN calls for more vaccines to be made available in Africa New name emerges in Gaetz investigation Jobless claims fall to 444K, setting another post-lockdown low COVID-19 testing scandal involving NY Gov Andrew Cuomo and his family gets worse Iranians aren’t listening to America ‘You don’t belong’: new report details anti-Asian hate incidents targeting women US Navy denies warship was ‘expelled’ from South China Sea Teacher who hugged school shooter to disarm her gives interview Prince William receives COVID-19 vaccine Iran president: ‘Main agreement’ made with world powers to lift sanctions House GOP campaign arm raises $11.2 million in April DeVos ordered to testify in student loan forgiveness lawsuit New Yorkers may ditch progressivism to save their city: Will the nation follow? First vaccine boosters could be needed as soon as September, executives say Trump supporter proposes election audit in Georgia Sanders planning resolution to block arms sale to Israel Israel launches more airstrikes after Biden calls for de-escalation Registered apprenticeships: The foundation America needs Watchdog group launches campaign pressuring companies to leave Chamber of Commerce over voting rights Biden’s immigration agency choices won’t help end the border crisis The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate path uncertain after House approves Jan. 6 panel Schumer tactics on China bill reveal broader trade strategy GOP turns against Jan. 6 probe as midterm distraction Biden tries to navigate fits and starts of economic recovery Kamala Harris grapples with unique challenges as vice president Spike in anti-Asian hate could lead to systemic change in schools North Korea top priority in first meeting between Biden and South Korean leader