The Hill Articles: May 7, 2021

More than half of Michigan adults have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose First Black female mayor elected to lead major British city Democrats, activists blast Trump DOJ effort to get journalists’ phone records Biden to meet with GOP senators amid infrastructure push Oklahoma governor signs bill that prevents schools from teaching critical race theory Ex-McSally aide pleads guilty to stealing over $100K in campaign funds Fox News White House correspondent Kristin Fisher to leave network Arizona secretary of state gets security detail over death threats surrounding election audit On The Money: Five takeaways on a surprisingly poor jobs report | GOP targets jobless aid after lackluster April gain Trump admin got phone records of WaPo reporters covering Russia probe: report California sees first annual population decline OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior withdraws Trump rule loosening Arctic drilling regulations | Court ruling paves the way for Minnesota to adopt clean car standards | Idaho governor signs bill allowing culling of wolves Latina makes history as this year’s National Teacher of the Year Overnight Defense: Former Navy secretary reportedly spent $2.4M on travel | Ex-Pentagon chief Miller to testify on Jan. 6 Capitol attack | Austin to deliver West Point commencement speech Bad jobs report amplifies GOP cries to end $300 benefits boost Hillicon Valley: US, UK authorities say Russian hackers exploited Microsoft vulnerabilities | Lawmakers push for more cyber funds in annual appropriations | Google child care workers ask for transportation stipend Far off course, lonely gray whale lost in the Mediterranean What America’s Thinking: May 07, 2021 Poll: Biden approval dips on immigration San Francisco elementary school protests a grocery that falsely accused a Black student of stealing Biden ‘confident’ meeting with Putin will take place soon Court ruling paves the way for Minnesota to adopt clean car standards Overnight Health Care: Battle lines drawn over Biden’s support for vaccine waivers | Pfizer, BioNTech seek full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine | Top CDC official who warned of pandemic disruption will resign Lawmakers push for increased cybersecurity funds in annual appropriations EU urges Biden administration to increase vaccine exports Stacey Abrams on why she won’t quit working: ‘The world isn’t fair yet’ Poll: Americans consider Fox News, NYT, CNN, MSNBC ‘mainstream media’ Five takeaways on a surprisingly poor jobs report Judge grants Capitol riot defendant’s request to make Mother’s Day call Disney World, Universal Studios to end temperature checks at end of May NASA’s next alien helicopter flight will be on one of Saturn’s moons White House posts visitor logs for first time since Obama Young Black Atlanta women are more likely to develop heart disease DOJ proposes crackdown on ‘ghost guns’ following Biden pledge CDC warns virus can spread more than 6 feet under certain conditions Putting bank regulations on non-bank lenders will stifle innovation Google child care workers petition for transportation stipend In historic move, South Africa to end ‘canned hunting’ of captive lions Cruise line CEO says ships may avoid Florida over COVID-19 passport ban Rural community leaders call on Gaetz, Greene to ‘stop dividing America’ ahead of US tour New study finds consistent parental support critical to gay and lesbian mental health Moderate Republicans should support a clean electricity standard Strengthen CBP regulations to reduce opioid deaths Capitol Police say threats to lawmakers spiked in 2021 Idaho police officer suspended for mocking LeBron James signs book deal Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels blast FEC for dropping Trump probe Alabama state legislature passes bill to name part of highway after John Lewis Global coronavirus death toll may be double the official count, analysis says Yellen says measures to avoid default could run out by summer GOP is consumed by Trump conspiracy theories Gaetz, Greene start tour of America US, UK authorities say Russian state-sponsored hackers exploited Microsoft vulnerabilities The ire of Afghanistan’s money exchangers exposes the dangers of government reforms First athlete with Down syndrome to play for NCAA title competes next week Alabama turns to Nick Saban as vaccine leader Trump plugs Hawley’s new book over tech industry IRS faces tax-return backlog as Tax Day approaches Oklahoma secures refund for its hydroxychloroquine stockpile Yellen’s goof hands GOP a potent campaign issue Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon spiked in April despite conservation promises Texas Attorney General unblocks nine Twitter accounts amid lawsuit, attorneys say National Review editors defend Cheney from party attacks Yellen says US faces ‘long road’ back to recovery Blinken calls for Taiwan to join World Health Assembly in opposition to China California records first annual population decrease in state history To ensure access to the expanded Child Tax Credit, user-focused tools are needed Ohio GOP censures Republican lawmaker over Trump Sinema urges Biden to take ‘bold’ action at border: ‘This is a crisis’ Interior Department withdraws Trump rule loosening Arctic drilling regulations Washingtonian CEO apologizes after staffers strike over op-ed on remote work Medicare beneficiaries can’t wait for lower drug prices Descendant of Native American chief calls on Harvard to return ancestral relic Alabama officer convicted of murdering suicidal man while on duty Travel website removes insensitive review of museum at Nazi death camp Virginia GOP set for wild, unpredictable convention Small businesses barely survive cyberattacks — the US must help to secure them Former MLB manager Bobby Valentine announces campaign for Stamford, Conn., mayor Idaho governor signs bill allowing culling of wolves ‘Funky Academic:’ Public has been ‘groomed to measure progress by firsts’ The Daily Poster’s David Sirota explains Denny’s $15 minimum wage drama The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – More states are passing voting restrictions Harris says Mexico, US can work together to improve quality of life in Northern Triangle Biden defends rescue package after disappointing jobs report Judge rules Andrew Brown Jr.’s family can only view part of body camera footage of his shooting Majority of anti-Asian hate incidents reported by women The American Rescue Plan was a step toward universal basic income Trump’s Navy secretary spent over $2M on travel during pandemic: report Olivia and Liam are most popular US baby names for second year in a row Bernie Sanders pivots on requiring students to get vaccinated Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says ‘it is time to pass the baton on to someone else’ Biden’s Paris Agreement commitment will be tough on Americans — and ineffective Indian prime minister continues $1.8 billion parliament revamp amid COVID-19 crisis Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as ‘internal GPS’ for migration WHO authorizes China’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Get Summer ready with 3-year access to Openfit fitness, nutrition, and wellness app New report says China emits more greenhouse gasses than all other developed nations combined Get $100 of meals through Restaurant.com for only $18 US general warns China is actively seeking to set up an Atlantic naval base How to solve the student debt crisis? A reverse pension Missouri House passes bill to create ‘Rush Limbaugh Day’ America’s largest coal-producing state threatens to sue other states that refuse to buy the product To reduce shootings, give guns on TV the cigarette treatment Nurses union lobbies Congress on health care bills during National Nurses Week Federal grand jury indicts Chauvin, three other police officers for violating George Floyd’s civil rights Chamber calls on states to scrap $300 boost to jobless benefits Support for COVID-19 vaccine passports depends on use, poll says Top CDC official who warned of pandemic disruption will resign Biden’s under-the-radar domestic agenda Grand jury indicts 4 ex-police officers in George Floyd’s death Psaki signals she’ll step down next year LSU makes history with first Black president in SEC What AAPI Heritage Month is and how to celebrate it Community raises money for woman with master’s degree who has been homeless for years Biden didn’t ban burgers, but should he? Stocks hit new records despite jobs letdown Rising: May 7, 2021 Hostages released, hours-long standoff ends at Minnesota bank More than three dozen people recovered from big rig in Texas, police say Watch live: White House holds press briefing Yellen taps former Fed official as acting comptroller North Korea has much to consider — when, and if, talks resume Musk warns on cryptocurrency surge: ‘Invest with caution!’ Ex-DeSantis staffers form support group Watch live: Biden delivers remarks after disappointing April jobs report Mexican president calls US ‘interventionist’ ahead of meeting with Harris Watch live: Atlanta mayor holds briefing after saying she won’t run for reelection Watch live: White House holds briefing with COVID-19 response team Washington state man facing federal charges for organizing large Grand Canyon hike New law lets Georgia college athletes get paid for endorsements — and schools take a cut Possible DeSantis opponent: Florida is ‘no longer a free state’ Tina Fey says notorious old boys club of ‘Saturday Night Live’ has changed dramatically Doctors warn of major COVID-19 surge in Nepal South Carolina to allow execution by firing squad Preschool support, sure — Biden’s plan, no Childish Gambino sued for copyright infringement over Grammy-winning song ‘This is America’ India breaks record for daily coronavirus cases for third time this week New EPA coolant rule is a no-brainer for addressing the climate crisis Massive new study of 95k women finds sugary drinks may cause bowel cancer ‘Racially insensitive’ comments about George Floyd and police put teacher on leave Why Caitlyn Jenner should not be dismissed Michelle Obama praises BLM, says she fears for daughters 8-year-old boy punished by Oklahoma school for wearing Black Lives Matter shirt, mom says Biden to withdraw Trump rule collecting DNA from immigrants, citizen sponsors Economy adds 266K jobs in April, far below expectations COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to reimagine health care Lindsey Graham: GOP can’t ‘move forward without President Trump’ Lawyer for accused Capitol rioter says client had ‘Foxitis,’ ‘Foxmania’ Debate over ICBMs: Will ‘defund our defenses’ be next? Chris Brown birthday party broken up by LAPD over COVID-19 restriction violations More than half of Americans support vaccine passports for flying, large crowds: poll Cheney GOP conference deputy has complained about ‘coronation’ of Stefanik: report How the Democrats’ Biden-FDR comparisons could backfire Pfizer, BioNTech seek full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine Exorcising the ghosts of COINTELPRO: Bobby Rush Edition The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Emergent BioSolutions – Upbeat jobs data, relaxed COVID-19 restrictions offer rosier US picture Texas House passes controversial voting bill Manchin on collision course with Warren, Sanders Battle lines drawn over Biden’s support for vaccine waivers Democrats cool on Crist’s latest bid for Florida governor