The Hill Articles: May 24, 2021

McGahn to testify next week before closed-door House panel over longtime subpoena fight Biden DOJ to appeal court order to release Trump obstruction memo Rand Paul receives suspicious package containing white powder at home Biden discusses Israel-Gaza cease-fire, Middle East relations with Egypt’s Sisi EU to sanction Belarus over diverted flight Haiti imposes nightly curfew, mask mandate amid COVID-19 outbreak Pilot dies in aircraft crash after takeoff from Las Vegas’s Nellis Air Force Base El Paso law firm fires employee seen in video jumping into monkey habitat at zoo Democratic feud erupts over scope of military sexual assault bill Los Angeles school district to start new school year in-person, retain online option Biden vows to hold Belarus accountable for diverting plane carrying activist Bill to allow Texans to carry handguns without permit heads to governor’s desk NRSC chair presses Trump to support incumbents in 2022 US sees startling rise in antisemitic attacks 7 GOP lawmakers in Maine lose committee posts after police confrontation over mask rules Scientists make dramatic progress toward miracle of helping blind people see Romney first GOP senator to say he would vote for Jan. 6 commission bill Overnight Health Care: White House pushes for independent investigation on COVID-19 origins | Former Trump FDA chief cites growing circumstantial evidence on lab theory | US advises against traveling to Japan ahead of Olympics Former UCLA gynecologist faces additional sexual abuse charges Overnight Energy: Biden doubling FEMA funds for extreme weather preparations | Supreme Court backs Guam’s bid to get payments from US for hazardous dumping| Interior Department says it has returned to Obama-era enforcement of offshore drilling waiver rule Walmart says ‘external bad actor’ sent out racist emails Overnight Defense: Austin, Bidens thank National Guard as Capitol mission ends | CBO estimates nuclear arsenal to cost $634B over 10 years | Senate Armed Services chairman backs change in prosecuting military sexual assault Biden signs bill to help Alaska cruise industry Trump officials changed scientific analyses in pesticide reapproval: EPA watchdog With Olympics just two months away, US warns against travel to Japan China is digging an Australia-sized hole for itself COVID-19 Wuhan lab theory gets more serious look George Floyd’s family marches to mark anniversary of his murder Zaid Jilani: Violence unrelated to Israeli-Palestinian conflict ‘counterproductive’ to peace process Former Steve King challenger on rural voters in GOP states: ‘They hate Democrats’ ‘Unathletic’ alligator with ‘terrible arthritis’ escapes Wisconsin zoo What America’s Thinking: May 24, 2021 Pelosi presses for Senate action on Jan. 6 commission: ‘No time to waste’ TikTok is promoting homophobic and transphobic content: report Democrats must not remain silent as Republicans self-destruct UK tells airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace after commercial plane forced to land Hillicon Valley: Huawei to move toward software development in wake of US restrictions | DeSantis signs bill to fine tech companies for banning politicians | Twitter to rollout ticketed Spaces to limited group of users Bidens thank National Guard for service at the Capitol On the Money: Yellen makes first overseas trip for G-7 meeting | Why cryptocurrencies are raising alarms | What you need to know about infrastructure payment options Interior Department says it has returned to Obama-era enforcement of offshore drilling waiver rules Caitlyn Jenner to be first in-studio guest on Fox morning news show since pandemic hit Wisconsin pastor ordered to step down after preaching against COVID-19 vaccine The terrible environmental costs of stagnant EPA funding After months of pandemic anxiety, there are ‘massive increases’ of eating disorders, says expert Florida cuts off $300 weekly pandemic unemployment benefits Warren offers bill to increase IRS budget to $31.5 billion How ‘The Simpsons’ kept its vegetarian promise to Paul McCartney Poll shows signs of economic optimism, but inflation concerns rise Poll: 51 percent oppose Sanders-led resolution to block weapons sales to Israel The Lavender Book: Travel guidance for LGBTQ+ people of color Rhode Island official launches bid to become first Puerto Rican-born governor in US Top negotiators report progress on police reform: ‘We remain optimistic’ Meet the first LGBTQ lead of a Bachelor franchise Van Jones predicts Kim Kardashian will be an ‘unbelievable attorney’ Poll: Americans split on Jan. 6 commission Settled enough: Climate science, skepticism and prudence Summers: Congress should pay for infrastructure with COVID-19 relief funds All Together Now How the miracle of robotic surgery can save the lives of Americans no matter where they live Biden’s job approval ticks upward to 62 percent, poll finds One of original viral videos to be removed from YouTube after sale as NFT Both parties agree on the end of Reaganomics — and little else New Jersey to lift indoor mask mandate CBO: US nuclear arsenal to cost $634B over 10 years McConnell sends warning shot on Schumer’s China bill Majority say Hamas responsible for Mideast violence: poll Fed official: Cryptocurrency backed by central bank could offer variety of benefits Ammon Bundy files to run for Idaho governor Justices reject chokehold case brought by retired police officer FEMA’s flood insurance overhaul could entrench inequities in coastal cities Over 500 Biden campaign staffers urge White House to do more to support Palestinians Former FDA chief says circumstantial evidence suggesting coronavirus lab-leak theory continues to grow Airlines reported 2,500 unruly, disruptive passengers in 2021 Russia accuses US of exceeding New START arms control limit Meeting VA’s infrastructure needs not a matter of piling on more money Racism breeds trauma. What happens when mental health care makes it worse? Huawei to move toward software development in wake of US restrictions Federal judge says Georgia’s anti-BDS law violates First Amendment McCarthy, McConnell drive over their lieutenants to stop bipartisan Jan. 6 commission White House briefing room opens to 50 percent capacity Constitutional scholars say congressional proclamation could make DC a state US advises against traveling to Japan ahead of Olympics Sixth House member issued $5,000 security screening fine Georgia county asks residents to stop calling 911 about cicadas Former FDA chief: Growing circumstantial evidence that COVID ‘could have come out of a lab’ Peloton to spend $400 million to build first US factory in Ohio White House pushes for independent investigation on COVID-19 origins Pentagon chief thanks Guard as Capitol mission closes DeSantis signs bill to fine tech companies for banning politicians Ford announces its electric F-150 Lightning Pro truck will start under $40,000 Overworked and underfunded, IRS struggles to carry out core mission NYT columnist: Biden can win Nobel Peace Prize if he intervenes in Gaza conflict Sanders slams Schumer plan to boost semiconductor industry Stephanie Murphy won’t run for Senate seat in Florida next year After scandals, Kevin Spacey will return to movies in a pedophilia drama Michigan loosening workplace restrictions for vaccinated employees Indiana protects First Amendment rights of public employees — other states should, too Florida groomer sentenced to jail after video shows abuse of service dog Police reform sees momentum ahead of George Floyd anniversary With hurricane season coming fast, Biden doubles funding for extreme weather Samoa’s first female leader locked out of swearing-in ceremony BBC investigating editorial practices after critical inquiry into Diana interview Teenage girl killed, 14 others injured after shooting at ‘unauthorized concert’ in South Carolina Media safe harbor bill won’t actually help local news Toomey hits Fed over ‘obsession with race’ Democrats to introduce bill to prevent default recurring political donations Schumer trends after joining street performance of ‘New York, New York’ Suspect wanted in 4 murders in 2 states captured in South Carolina New study shows dogs can detect COVID-19 in under one second White House condemns Belarus for diverting plane carrying activist Texas Senate OKs bill allowing home-schoolers to compete in public school sports Biden calls attacks on American Jewish communities ‘despicable’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Biden to mark Tuesday anniversary of George Floyd’s death Sidewalks, bike lanes and trails are essential transportation infrastructure Alabama governor signs bill to prohibit vaccine passports Biden doubling FEMA funds for extreme weather preparations NYPD searching for group suspected of two antisemitic incidents in Brooklyn Drug prices are declining amid inflation fears US considered nuclear strike on China in 1958 to protect Taiwan, documents show NYC schools will open for in-person only classes this fall, de Blasio says Twitter to rollout ticketed Spaces to limited group of users UK Black Lives Matter activist shot in the head, received ‘numerous death threats’ Complete recall of premium bottled water announced after death and illness American editor detained in Myanmar, news site says Watch live: Biden receives briefing on hurricane preparedness Digital gold: Is Bitcoin the future of money? Sudden, fiery eruption of volcano kills 15 people, wipes out 500 homes Bottom line Associated Press reporters protest firing of Emily Wilder Simone Biles makes history with spectacular vault only performed by men Watchdog: Trump admin didn’t give parents option to be deported with children What next for Afghanistan?  Twenty-one runners die in Chinese ultramarathon Biden, Harris condemn surge in antisemitic incidents Rachel Campos-Duffy named co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend WHO director-general calls for countries to vaccinate at least 10 percent of their populations by September Mexican president: FAA safety downgrade meant to benefit US carriers Supreme Court backs Guam’s bid to get payments from US for hazardous dumping Watch live: White House press briefing Why stepped-up basis is important for maintaining family forests Scottish government facing new pressure to investigate Trump golf course purchases: report Bad Moon falling: South Korean leader falters in summit with Biden Fauci bombshell: ‘Not convinced’ COVID-19 developed naturally outside Wuhan lab Follow Indigenous peoples’ lead on climate Ilhan Omar is wrong about ‘Cold War’ with China Watch live: House panel holds hearing on voter ID laws Rising: May 24, 2021 India COVID-19 death toll surges past 300K Iran, UN nuclear watchdog agree to extension of surveillance cameras Stephen Colbert is bringing back his live audience Record-breaking victory by Phil Mickelson is a triumph for the ages Buttigieg acknowledges ‘daylight’ between White House, GOP on infrastructure Supreme Court rebuffs death row inmate’s bid for execution by firing squad Rick Santorum fired by CNN for racist Native American remarks Progressives’ push of racial politics prompts a GOP pushback Yellen to attend G-7 finance meeting in first overseas trip United Airlines offering free travel for a year to promote vaccinations O’Rourke considering Texas governor bid: report Kevin Spacey cast in first film since sexual assault allegations surfaced Roughly half of New York voters support Cuomo: poll Republicans must stop planting seeds of doubt Commerce Department unit gathered intel on employees, census critics: report Trump impeachment witness suing Pompeo, State over legal fees Sacha Baron Cohen slams Twitter CEO for increasing antisemitism CNN anchor: Marjorie Taylor Greene comments ‘make me sick’ CDC is investigating reports of mild heart inflammation after vaccinations To solve climate change, the innovations we need are financial First Democrat announces Senate bid against Iowa’s Grassley Ohio Republican knocks vaccine lottery program: ‘A gross misuse of taxpayer dollars’ Mass vaccine centers opening in Japan ahead of Olympics Florida high school blasted for adding clothes to girls’ yearbook photos it thought too revealing European leaders condemn forced landing of jet in Belarus George Floyd’s family marches ahead of anniversary of murder After the conflict: Can Palestinian politics replace violence and terror? Manage and optimize your business’ Apple devices with Jamf Now Access more than $4,000 worth of stock photos for under $100 Biden should think twice before destroying the Trump economic recovery Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance since arrest in Myanmar De Blasio: NYC schools to reopen ‘all in-person, no remote’ in September Military Appreciation month is a time to honor America’s bravest heroes Marjorie Taylor Greene, Robert Reich trade barbs on Twitter Wuhan researchers sought hospital care in late 2019: US intel Blinken to travel to Middle East following cease-fire Cuomo rewarded while Santorum axed at selectively outraged CNN Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson critically injured in London shooting To solve DC’s housing crisis, we need more than planning — we need to rethink zoning The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Hopes dim for bipartisan compromise on Biden agenda This week: Senate set for chaotic sprint before break Juan Williams: Time for Justice Breyer to go Democrats: Roe v. Wade blow would fuel expanding Supreme Court How George Floyd shifted Biden’s reality