The Hill Articles: May 26, 2021

San Jose shooting victims, shooter identified Associated Press admits fault in firing of journalist targeted by conservatives: report Romney blasts political extremes in speech accepting JFK award Senate passes bill requiring declassification of information on COVID-19 origins Facebook reverses policy to allow posts speculating that COVID-19 was made in a lab Royal Caribbean to begin test cruises in June Former Bolivian minister charged in US with bribery, money laundering FDA grants emergency use authorization to COVID-19 antibody drug Obama says ‘institutional constraints’ kept him from commenting on killings of Black Americans Eric Carle, beloved creator behind ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91 Apple may be close to making a smart EV, or at least partnering with an automaker, WSJ reports Kelly Clarkson’s hit daytime show will be replacing Ellen DeGeneres’ outgoing show Overnight Defense: Former Sen. John Warner dies at 94 | Sanders drops bid to block Israel arms sale | Japan-based carrier reportedly heading to Mideast for Afghanistan withdrawal Biden administration wants to protect lesser prairie chicken — which could restrict drilling Pelosi: ‘Personally devastated’ by latest mass shooting in home state Juan Williams announces he’s leaving ‘The Five’ Former Penn State president to start prison term for role in Sandusky scandal Indiana AG says university mandating vaccines violates new state law Overnight Health Care: Biden asks intel community to ‘redouble’ efforts probing COVID-19 origins | Democrats announce plan to begin crafting public option insurance bill | Lawsuit challenges Arkansas abortion ban Who’s afraid of price transparency? In historic first, climate activists are now on Exxon’s board Biden faces growing pressure to take action on antisemitism What America’s Thinking: May 26, 2021 Stopping the next pandemic: We need a ‘space race’ against viruses Extinct giant bird claw with the flesh still on it resurfaces online OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Climate advocates win seats on Exxon’s board | EPA officially nixes Trump ‘secret science’ rule |  Environmental issues at center of New Mexico special election Hillicon Valley: Activists tackle shareholder meetings | Amazon to acquire MGM | EU updates disinformation rules Newsom on San Jose shooting: ‘What the hell is going on’ in the US How Silicon Valley is helping dogs live longer—so humans can live longer too Undocumented and unvaccinated yet still essential Rapper Lil Baby meets with Harris, thanks her for ‘open discussion’ Congress should invest more in public transit North Carolina senators tell governor to turn down federal unemployment benefits Post’s Jeff Stein discusses pushback from Dems on Biden’s tax plan Isiah Brown discharged from hospital after being shot by Virginia police, attorney says Kelly Clarkson to take over Ellen DeGeneres daytime slot: report Briahna Joy Gray: Businesses can ‘incentivize’ workers post-pandemic by raising wages Chevron shareholders back emissions cut proposal Amazon shareholders to vote whether to reveal plastic pollution company produces Biden’s invisible foreign policy success Capitol Police officer airlifted after being struck by van near Capitol Advocacy groups sue Arkansas over abortion ban GOP gambles with Pelosi in opposing Jan. 6 commission Amazon’s new CEO to take over for Bezos on July 5 Ukraine says it should have been invited to NATO summit Majority of dogs, cats adopted in pandemic remain with owners: survey Jewish House Democrats call for Biden to address antisemitism New York offers 50 college scholarships in push to vaccinate teenagers Carville urges Democrats to blame Trump for rising crime rates DOJ preparing to sue Steve Wynn to register as foreign lobbyist: report Collins, seeking changes, will back Jan. 6 bill on key vote The state of sex education in the United States isn’t looking good, according to a new report Tackling the negotiations to tax the world On the Money: Tech giants face rising pressure from shareholder activists | House Democrats urge IRS to reverse Trump-era rule reducing donor disclosure | Sen. Warren, Jamie Dimon spar over overdraft fees at Senate hearing Poll: Plurality thinks economy will return to pre-pandemic conditions within six months to one year Overnight fire at Tesla gigafactory site in Germany under investigation Where climate, jobs and health meet: The outdoors Guatemala to extradite former Panama president’s son to US Man accused of wedding shooting pleads guilty to attack on lawyer GOP senator miffed over busted deal seeks to block China bill Groups call on Google to drop out of Saudi project over human rights concerns Arrest warrant issued for Marilyn Manson in New Hampshire Biden briefed on San Jose shooting The Jan. 6 commission wouldn’t undermine criminal investigations DC closing walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites FDA, FTC warn 5 companies over supplements sold to treat infertility, reproductive disorders Smithsonian to reopen all museums this summer Great American Outdoors not possible without oil and natural gas ATF nominee tells lawmakers he supports AR-15 ban Pennsylvania becomes 10th state to hit Biden’s vaccine goal Alden Global Capital offers employee buyouts two days after buying Tribune Publishing Two-thirds of Republicans think Biden’s victory was not legitimate: poll ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’ song by young girls performing at LA library explodes 66 percent of GOP want Trump to run for reelection: poll Poll finds most are unfamiliar with Biden spending plans Texas fisherman lands rare ‘meanmouth’ hybrid bass Eviction notice: How one term came to define war and peace in the Middle East Biden asks for Intelligence investigation into origins of pandemic Navalny accuses prison of censoring newspapers White House making plans for Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II: report What we know about grand jury in Trump probe McDonald’s unveils collaboration with BTS Hackers release patient data stolen from New Zealand health systems Mother of Brian Sicknick asking to meet GOP senators before Jan. 6 vote Russia to launch nuclear-powered spaceship to the moon, on to Venus, then Jupiter Climate advocates win seats on Exxon’s board The Biden administration hasn’t answered critical questions on Afghanistan North Dakota Republicans ask health officials to stop contacting residents about vaccines Malian president and prime minister resign following military coup A controversial political cartoon sparks outrage amongst the Asian American community Sen. Warren, Jamie Dimon spar over overdraft fees at Senate hearing Politico Europe names PR executive as new CEO For the first time in 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been born on Australian mainland Most Americans support soil carbon storage as a climate strategy Connecticut prison guard fired over anti-Muslim meme posted in 2018 Tim Scott: ‘June or bust’ on police reform talks Woman who called the police on Black birdwatcher sues former employer New Jersey governor lifts limits on child care classes Jean-Pierre makes history in taking podium at White House press briefing Howard University renaming College of Fine Arts after alumnus Chadwick Boseman Biden official defends Trump-era immigration policy For full recovery, bring medics off the pandemic sideline Jim Jordan book slated for November release Ohio city bans all abortions, declares itself a ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’ US condemns detention of civilian leaders in Mali Facing stigma in their own homes, LGBTQ Gen Zers find a ‘safe haven’ in the digital world Rubio calls on Wall Street to stop ‘enabling Communist China’ Biden asks intel community to ‘redouble’ efforts probing COVID-19 origins Iraqi militia leader arrested over attacks on bases hosting US troops: report GOP backing down from threat to block Schumer’s China bill How a market can make vaccine patents available to the world Illinois McDonald’s offering iPhones to recruit workers Prince Harry, Oprah returning for mental health town hall Fauci under fire from China and Republicans for new COVID-19 statement on origins of pandemic Olympic sponsor and prominent Japanese newspaper urges games’ cancellation Tokyo governor asks for COVID-19 state of emergency to be extended ahead of Olympics The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Pressure builds for pre-Memorial Day Senate actions Fauci: Vaccine boosters probably needed, but timing unclear Senator’s son says Trump sought to intervene in Patriots ‘Spygate’ probe Nick Offerman testifies before Congress on vaccines: ‘Medicine doesn’t care who you voted for’ Majority in poll say discrimination against Asian Americans is worse than a year ago McConnell offers praise for Biden administration’s response to Myanmar coup The stakes couldn’t be higher as Biden prepares his nuclear posture review Oklahoma AG resigns following news of divorce, alleged affair Republican state treasurers say they’ll weigh banks’ fossil fuel stance in contracting decisions Alaska’s Great Sitkin volcano erupts, more explosions possible Senior Bowl, NFL planning pre-draft combine for prospects from HBCUs Fox News International streaming service expands into Asia Ford predicts electric vehicles will make up 40 percent of global sales by end of decade US embassies around the world fly BLM flags on anniversary of George Floyd’s death ‘Extinct’ giant tortoise found in Galápagos LeBron James throws his support behind George Floyd Justice in Policing Act School apologizes for saying Trump wasn’t impeached Bitcoin’s price plunge provides lesson for policymakers Kim Kardashian West sued by domestic workers, accused of improper pay, not giving breaks Democrat slams Yellen for failing to appear at hearing Dutch court orders Shell to slash its emissions by 45 percent by 2030 Louvre getting first female leader in 228 years EPA officially nixes Trump ‘secret science’ rule Scientists: Canceling Olympics ‘may be the safest option’ Schumer rails against GOP ahead of Jan. 6 vote A K-14 education system makes more sense — and may boost college enrollment House Democrats urge IRS to reverse Trump-era rule reducing donor disclosure Caitlyn Jenner: My family not ‘involved whatsoever’ in gubernatorial bid Watch live: San Jose officials brief media on shooting Taliban warns neighboring countries to reject US military bases In historic ruling, court orders oil giant Shell to cut carbon emissions Facebook report finds most ‘inauthentic’ networks start in Russia, Iran DHS chief expects ‘significant changes’ after ICE review US should not reopen the Jerusalem consulate New study finds white male minority rule dominates US $10M settlement approved in death of Black man in South Carolina jail Biden renews Trump determination Cuba ‘not cooperating’ on antiterrorism efforts 9 killed in San Jose rail yard shooting, suspect also dead Google, hospital chain partner in push to boost efficiency Despite Biden’s strong start, Democrats are worried Portland police declare riot, arrest five on anniversary of George Floyd murder Senate votes to defund Wuhan animal lab and ‘gain-of-function’ experiments in China CNN: Biden shut down Trump, Pompeo effort to prove Wuhan lab theory ‘If it weren’t for my video, the world wouldn’t have known the truth:’ Teen who filmed George Floyd’s death speaks out EU pushes for stronger disinformation rules Watch live: White House holds daily press briefing Misinformation throws a wrench in self-imposed mask-wearing Rising: May 26, 2021 Rising: May 26, 2021 Top Japanese paper calls for Olympics cancellation Sanders drops bid to block Biden’s Israel arms sale Democratic state legislators form voting rights council amid GOP push for restrictions COVID-19 death toll in India grossly understated: New York Times analysis Pentagon moving carrier from Asia-Pacific to help with troop withdrawal in Afghanistan: report Poll: Swing district voters split on $4 trillion spending plan Democrats announce plan to begin crafting public option insurance bill Obamas’ Secret Service agent was told she didn’t deserve the job because she’s a woman What happens to the children Biden welcomes into the country? Texas Senate approves bill to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned Belarus leader: Plane diversion protected passengers from possible bomb Biden’s leadership is threatened by his loyalty to the hard left Teen who recorded George Floyd’s death says video ‘put his murderer away’ Morgan Stanley CEO acknowledges diversity efforts have been ‘slow’ Boost your business brand with major savings on social media management Maximize your email campaigns with $1,000 savings on lifetime assistance Diplomats claim ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims not getting proper care: report Facebook, Instagram allow users to hide ‘like’ counts Helping US small businesses survive the COVID-driven shift online Majority says transgender athletes should play on teams that match sex assigned at birth: poll Majority in California against Newsom recall: poll US calls for in-depth scientific investigation into origins of COVID-19 pandemic Scientists have determined the oldest age humans can live to PBS’s Yamiche Alcindor talks poetry, Gwen Ifill and her love of laughter Companies are rolling out the rainbow carpet for Pride month — but are they really safe for LGBTQ+ employees? What will we wish we had done to stop America’s culture war? Amazon to buy MGM Studios for $8.45 billion Former Va. Sen. John Warner dies at 94 15 states threaten to pull billions of dollars from big banks that dump fossil fuels Biden to appoint Tom Nides as ambassador to Israel: report Embracing ‘zero trust’ is the right answer to the Colonial pipeline hack Trump working with Gingrich on policy agenda: report Pavlich: Throwing good money to Iranian terrorism Jewish Democrats call for ambassador to combat antisemitism, condemn colleagues’ comments The debate over UFOs is about to get more intense US troop pullout from Afghanistan now expected to be complete by mid-July: report Kinzinger says he wouldn’t support McCarthy as Speaker Mellman: The systemic racism in voting Budowsky: Banana Republicans push Jan. 6 crime cover-up How best to conserve public and private lands under the 30×30 initiative MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he was blocked from Republican governors conference events The real problem with critical race theory The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Infrastructure, Greene consume Washington Gosar is the Republican that Democrats want to avoid Former Florida prosecutor launches bid for Demings’s House seat Memorial Day weekend collides with surging travel costs Schumer under pressure from Democrats, GOP on China bill Democrats start putting GOP on notice as patience runs thin Abortion fight puts renewed focus on Biden’s Catholicism Environmental issues at center of New Mexico special election Justice, Garland disappoint Trump critics with memo move Republicans seek vindication amid reemergence of Wuhan lab theory Lobbying world One year later: how George Floyd’s legacy continues to spur change and reform