The Hill Articles: May 21, 2021

New York AG rolls out police reform efforts targeting use of force In candid interview, music icon Quincy Jones alleges Elvis Presley was racist Judge agrees to unseal 2020 ballots in Georgia county for audit Greene calls Pelosi ‘mentally ill,’ compares her House mask policy to the Holocaust Body-camera footage released showing incident in which police mistook daughter’s ashes for drugs George Floyd’s family to visit White House on Tuesday Twitter drop photo-cropping function after racial bias complaints Biden: US will provide vaccinations for South Korean service members You shouldn’t be able to breathe!’ Shocking video of police crushing man who died in jail Kerry calls on G20 nations to join G7 climate pledges Poll: 60 percent approve of Biden’s job as president On The Money: White House counters with $1.7 trillion infrastructure proposal, GOP unimpressed | USDA to start loan forgiveness for thousands of minority farmers Biden: ‘Simply wrong’ for Trump DOJ to seek journalists’ phone records Dick Van Dyke says Biden got down on one knee for Oval Office visit: ‘Now I expect that from everyone!’ Biden says ‘no shift’ in commitment to Israel Biden dismisses question on UFOs Journalist group asks UNC to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones Garth Brooks: ‘Love is the way to get my vote’ ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Jedediah Bila leaving the network Biden appoints special envoy to North Korea Google to open its first store in New York City Bizarre ‘vampire fish’ spotted in California’s American River Overnight Defense: Groups use Afghanistan withdrawal to push for defense budget cuts | Confederate renaming effort could affect ‘hundreds’ of military assets | Progressives see ‘historic’ moment to shift US-Israel relations Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend cooperating with federal investigation: report Senate GOP warns of ‘vast differences’ with White House on infrastructure ‘That ’70s Show’ star Danny Masterson to stand trial on rape charges It’s time to upgrade 9-1-1, the most critical of critical infrastructure What America’s Thinking: May 21, 2021 Overnight Energy: Judge denies tribal request for temporary Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown | Biden holds firm on climate provisions in infrastructure counterproposal | G-7 countries commit to restrict international coal funding GOP efforts to downplay danger of Capitol riot increase Hillicon Valley: Tim Cook defends App Store rules during antitrust trial | Online school raises new concerns about cyberbullying | Dating apps adding vaccination badges to user profiles Overnight Health Care: COVID-19 deaths likely two to three times higher than reported | Major dating apps adding vaccination badges to dating profiles | Nevada closes in on public option NRCC chairman, Texas lawmakers among top earmark requesters Which lesson will Biden teach MBS? USAID ‘redirects’ El Salvador funds from government to civil society Major League Baseball All-Star found guilty of sex with underage girl Spain welcomes vaccinated Americans starting June 7 Two possible cyclones forming over the weekend The national action imperative to achieve 30 by 30 Biden holds firm on climate provisions in infrastructure counterproposal Study: Decline in local journalism increases political polarization Psaki banters with Fox News host: ‘The art of a different kind of deal’ Pfizer, BioNTech pledge 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to lower-income countries Stop politicizing investments in our children Over 70 officers have left Capitol Police since Jan. 6 insurrection: Union California will require Uber, Lyft drivers to transition to electric cars USDA to start loan forgiveness for thousands of farmers of color in June Judge denies tribal request for temporary Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown Furious Princes William and Harry reunite to blast ‘deceitful’ interview that led to Diana’s death Republicans lose patience with Arizona election audit Additional 22k guest worker visas to become available Tuesday 10 misconceptions about the conflict in the Middle East (and how to correct them) Oregon unveils $1 million vaccine lottery Republican who voted to impeach Trump warns against GOP ‘recipe for disaster’ CMA board limiting Wallen prize eligibility following use of racial slur Returning the ghost of Eric Holder to the Justice Department HBO offers first glance of Justin Theroux and Woody Harrelson in Watergate limited series Take advantage of great savings on these Apple iMacs and Mac Mini computers One-third of large newspapers cut staff in 2020: Pew Save $15 on wireless headphones built for extra comfort Judge orders psychological exam for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Tim Cook defends App Store rules during antitrust trial Watch live: Biden holds joint press conference with South Korean president A bipartisan school safety effort to secure schools Iran’s Khamenei calls on other nations to provide ‘military’ or ‘financial’ support to Gaza Strip Invest in America’s nature-based infrastructure Blinken confirms US no longer seeking to purchase Greenland New study says stress of 2016 election caused heart problems in key swing state Boko Haram leader who kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls dies White House counters with $1.7 trillion infrastructure proposal in GOP talks Let’s start with infrastructure Want to fix the North Korea problem? Don’t forget about the South White House: We will have a full briefing room ‘very soon’ Biden awards first Medal of Honor of presidency to Korean War veteran G-7 countries commit to restrict international coal funding Republican who backed Jan. 6 panel defends vote: It won’t be a ‘witch hunt’ against Trump DeSantis signs Florida ‘tax holidays’ into law New Biden order measures financial risk of climate change for American families, government Minneosta AG’s office to prosecute case against officer charged in killing of Daunte Wright The Biden administration is poised to absorb the Pentagon’s ‘slush fund’ Heavyweight authors Stephen King, J.K. Rowling feud over trans women Report: Axel Springer negotiating to buy Axios Florida man pleads guilty to leaving voicemails threatening to cut off senator’s head Netflix CEO donates $3M to Newsom to fight recall Obama to join social media event on vaccines next week Kia introduces new electric vehicle that can charge in less than 20 minutes Amazon halts construction at its new site after noose is found — for the seventh time As red states drop unemployment expansions, Democrats try to make them permanent Taiwan presses US on COVID-19 vaccines WHO: COVID-19 deaths likely two to three times higher than reported Trump to be guest on Bongino’s debut episode of radio show Progressives see ‘historic’ moment to shift US relations with Israel Commission chair: ‘Hundreds’ of military assets could have Confederate names removed ‘Little Miracle’ panda cub make his public debut at the National Zoo Lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of discriminating against Black-owned media companies DOJ faces call to reverse Trump rule increasing fees in immigration court We have a chance to halt climate change if we stop destroying carbon sinks and cut methane Susan Sarandon and Marianne Williamson call for justice in Steven Donziger case Matt Taibbi: Journalists have shifted public opinion in support of intelligence agencies Cost of Biden’s COVID-19 rescue bill revised up to $2.1 trillion Elon Musk says he wants to make Teslas in Russia Tribune shareholders approve Alden Global’s $630M acquisition The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Chris Cuomo says advising brother was a ‘mistake’ Indiana University to require vaccines for all students, faculty and staff Mayor of Chicago refuses to give interviews to white reporters for one day in symbolic gesture How to make the US asylum system efficient and fair Climate change tied to over $820 billion in health care costs per year: report Lady Gaga reveals being raped as teenager caused ‘psychotic break’ COVID-19 is also mental health epidemic for children Albuquerque mayor installs joke sign refusing checks from Trump Schools that required masks, improved ventilation reported fewer COVID-19 cases: CDC study Paul Ryan to headline Kinzinger fundraiser Ocasio-Cortez: 60 seconds’ difference on Jan. 6 could have ended in ‘a martial state’ The dollar will remain king Gap says non-vaccinated customers should still wear masks in stores Iowa joins handful of states in banning mask mandates for schools, local governments Police say Tesla driver was asleep at the wheel going 82 mph Cooks, nurses helping to guard inmates in US prisons amid officer shortage University of Virginia to require student vaccinations Biden understands the importance of investing in education Rep. Malinowski traded as much as $1M in medical, tech stocks with stake in COVID-19 response Mariska Hargitay praises 11-year-old ‘Law & Order: SVU’ viewer who smeared blue slime on alleged kidnapper Cuomo condemns attacks on Jewish New Yorkers in Times Square Nick Offerman to make appearance in Congress urging Americans to get vaccinated Watch live: Biden awards Medal of Honor to Korean War veteran When will America protect itself against EMP, cyber and ransomware attacks? Cheney primary challenger impregnated 14-year-old when he was 18 Lady Gaga says she had ‘total psychotic break’ following rape at 19 Three-quarters of California now in extreme drought — and wildfire season coming fast China bans Tesla cars from some government compounds: report Book says Obama was peeved by reporters: ‘Motherf——,’ I don’t ‘want to talk to you’ Prince Harry opens up about his and Meghan’s mental health struggles China internet watchdog cites 105 apps for improper data collection Maryland offers $2M in prizes for residents to get vaccinated Why Republican politicians are sticking with Trump Rising: May 21, 2021 New report reveals CNN anchor Chris Cuomo advised brother NY Gov Andrew Cuomo to fight sexual harrasment scandal Utah law mandates autism awareness training for police officers Alabama governor signs legislation to allow yoga in public schools Trump won’t move on, but most Americans want to Watch live: Jen Psaki holds press briefing Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing Increase DARPA’s funding — and then make sure its projects reach the battlefield Nearly 6 in 10 say racism is serious problem in US: poll Vaccine group buys 200 million J&J doses for distribution to poor countries In ‘greatest art find in 100 years,’ man discovers long-lost van Gogh masterpiece Musk tells Moscow he could expand Tesla manufacturing to Russia Trump sued by civil rights group for calling COVID-19 ‘China virus’ Trump is the Democratic secret weapon Japan extends state of emergency, approves two more vaccines Kendall Jenner slammed for ‘migrant chic’ cultural appropriation in new tequila ad Biden gives NYT’s Brooks interview on why he’s gone big with progressive policies In shocking interview, Prince Harry reveals drug use, drinking, panic attacks over Princess Diana’s death Amazon to discontinue Prime Now delivery app by year’s end Chris Cuomo apologizes for advising brother Andrew Cuomo on handling scandal NY Gov Cuomo announces $5M vaccine lottery Biden is wrong to let other nations seize US intellectual property Groups urge Congress to use Afghanistan withdrawal to cut defense budget Trump has charged Secret Service more than $40K in Mar-a-Lago space since leaving office: report People could need COVID-19 booster shots as soon as September, says Moderna CEO Biden gives Putin the Nord Stream prize and gets nothing in return Duckworth, veterans fire back at Cruz after ’emasculated military’ comments Ex-daughter-in-law of Trump Organization CFO says he will flip on Trump So wrong: Chicago mayor declares she will only grant interviews to ‘journalists of color’ Muslims protest at US Embassy in Indonesia over Israel airstrikes Amazon closing Connecticut site after another noose found Children should not grow up in prison — Congress must reform juvenile sentencing Netanyahu warns of more force if Hamas uses rockets following cease-fire The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Israel-Hamas cease-fire underway; Biden praises ‘unconditional’ truce Sanders push to block arms sale to Israel doomed in Senate The Memo: Democrats torn over whether Trump’s absence helps party Democrats worry Jan. 6 probe could divert their agenda Nevada weighs public option as blue states eye health care reform Democrats, GOP face crowded primaries as party leaders lose control Online school raises new concerns about cyberbullying Major dating apps including Tinder, OkCupid adding vaccination badges to dating profiles