The Hill Articles: November 10, 2021

Judge knocks down Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in Texas schools Three men indicted for fraud in $3.5 million scam PAC scheme Judge refuses Trump request to delay release of Jan. 6 docs amid appeal Alabama boy sets world record for most premature infant to survive SpaceX launches night flight sending crew to Space Station ‘Rust’ gaffer suing Baldwin, film armorer, alleging negligence Elon Musk sells more than 930,000 shares of Tesla stock, worth $1.1B Lawmakers push blue-collar pathways to address labor shortage Famous oceanographer calls for world fishing ban to rescue the ‘blue heart’ of the Earth Rittenhouse takes stand in risky move by defense Boeing agrees to compensate families of Ethiopian Airlines crash victims Authorities use elephant DNA to bust multimillion dollar trafficking scheme Expanding the Supreme Court to protect reproductive rights Mac Miller’s drug dealer to plead guilty, DOJ says On The Money — Biden’s battle with inflation Prince Harry says he warned Twitter’s Dorsey about Jan. 6 riot French women’s soccer player arrested over attack on her own teammate Overnight Defense & National Security — Concerns over Russia grow China and US come to surprise climate agreement Telehealth was a godsend during the pandemic; Congress should keep the innovation going Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — Child vaccinations near 1 million in first week Judge OKs $626 million settlement in Flint water crisis Biden gets inflation gut punch Pentagon: ‘Dozens’ of family members of US troops still in Afghanistan Hillicon Valley — Justice Department takes on Uber Ethics panel cleared Bass for $95K USC scholarship: report Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Kerry announces climate statement with China ​​NJ Senate president Sweeney concedes in dramatic upset Budget scorekeeper starts releasing estimates for Democrats’ massive spending plan Bengals executive to become first woman on NFL’s competition committee Biden in Baltimore vows to tackle inflation, supply shortages ‘head on’ Cuba accuses US of coordinating upcoming civil liberties protest Attorney for ‘Rust’ armorer says she ‘is being framed’ College student brain dead, 9-year-old in coma after Astroworld tragedy DHS cites arrival of Afghan evacuees, COVID measures as potential motivators for extremists Activists say they received hacked police aerial surveillance footage Climate talks can solve another global crisis: Air pollution Two major US school systems cancel classes because of staffing issues Virginia school board member says removed books should be burned Family health insurance costs top $22K per year: survey Nearly half of Republicans polled say schools shouldn’t teach history of racism Former top officials warn democracy in ‘jeopardy’ without Congressional action on election security Harris, Macron unveil new initiatives on space, cybersecurity after meeting Democrats start blitz to sell infrastructure Explore the world again with a Pre-Black Friday deal on this travel app subscription Car companies will soon be required to install drunk driving technology Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Altria — SpaceX crew takes off, but moon must wait CDC adds the Netherlands, Cayman Islands to travel warning list Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on infrastructure from Port of Baltimore Trump slams Cheney after New Hampshire remarks Biogen investigating death of patient taking Alzheimer’s drug Going to sleep earlier could be better for your heart: study 10 states sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate for health care workers Biden administration settles with spouses of immigrant visa holders, clearing them for work Midterms are coming: Will we get answers on Jan. 6 before it’s too late? Biden to sign bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday YouTube hiding dislikes on videos DoorDash buying international food delivery platform in deal valued at $8.1B Fears of being a victim of a crime spiked after COVID lockdowns eased: poll Pennsylvania K-12 mask mandate rejected by state court CBC-led Commission on Social Status of Black Men and Boys has first meeting US concerned Russia may try to ‘rehash’ 2014 Ukraine invasion, Blinken says Washington governor picks Dem to replace Biden-appointed GOP secretary of state 22-year-old woman declared brain dead after crowd stampede at Astroworld Mexican president calls on world’s richest people, companies to fund $1T program to fight poverty Warren presses Biden on pardons for nonviolent cannabis convictions CNN’s Toobin: ‘Good news’ for Rittenhouse is he’s ‘not on trial for being an idiot’ Congress needs to act on the social determinants of health Digitalization will unleash America’s climate competitiveness WHO, CDC report high risk of measles outbreaks as pandemic disrupts vaccination How algorithms are amplifying misinformation and driving a wedge between people Nevada Democrat launches bid to become first openly transgender statewide elected official in US Jan. 6 call logs show senior DOJ officials spoke with Pence, White House Denver Art Museum returning looted items to Cambodia Defense asks for mistrial in Rittenhouse case A four-point plan to vaccinate America’s elementary-school-age children US, China release joint climate statement at UN summit Cyber agency beefing up disinformation, misinformation team NASA’s miraculous Mars helicopter is still flying Lawmakers introduce bill to examine opioid use in veterans Top diplomat, Pentagon says US closely watching Russian buildup on Ukraine border Maduro ally secretly met with US to give intel on Venezuelan government Senators urging federal investigation into Liberty University’s handling of sexual assault claims Supreme Court wrestles with limits on digital billboard ads, free speech Vikings lineman hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms Glaring omission in climate policy: Community financial institutions Data broker shared location data with DC government for coronavirus tracking Female soccer star arrested after Tonya Harding-style attack on teammate Justice sues Uber over ‘wait time’ fees Marine veteran launches challenge to Gottheimer in New Jersey Student dies by suicide weeks after DOJ documents ‘widespread race-based harassment’ in school district Controversial Christian church leads war against COVID-19 measures Vikings running back denies allegations of assault in new lawsuit Stock buyback tax is inefficient and could threaten retiree nest eggs NY AG releases transcripts from Cuomo’s sexual harassment investigation Judge admonishes prosecutor in Rittenhouse trial Israeli ambassador evacuated from London event amid pro-Palestinian protest Tens of thousands of Air Force personnel report dealing with mental or physical harm Ex-MMA fighter sentenced to 41 months for Jan. 6 assault on police officer Billie Eilish, Ricky Gervais join call for Biden to release ‘pardoned’ turkeys to Farm Sanctuary The Hill’s 12:30 Report: All eyes on Rittenhouse homicide trial Biden admin investing additional $785M in COVID-19 funding for hardest hit communities IRS announces inflation adjustments for standard deduction, tax brackets The inextricable ties between national security, natural security and our oceans McConnell ups pressure on Manchin, Sinema: They could sink spending plan Up to 5K Afghans crossing into Iran every day, aid group says Former GOP Rep. Mike Bishop ‘strongly considering’ comeback bid Pete Buttigieg says America needs to fundamentally rethink parental leave Woman who shouted racial slurs pleads guilty to assault, civil rights charges CEO says Daimler committed to EVs, but talk should not center on bans McConaughey says ‘aggressively centric’ governments needed to fight partisan divides Biden signs legislation ratcheting up pressure on Nicaragua Surgeon general pushes back on McConaughey over vaccinations for kids China calls on US to cut off official interaction with Taiwan after congressional delegation’s visit The pandemic’s effects on the economy are coming to an end Gingrich backs Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race Matthew McConaughey sparks backlash after coming out against vaccine mandates for kids EU court upholds $2.8B fine against Google Seattle schools canceling classes on Friday due to staff shortages Florida sheriff says nine employees have died of COVID-19 900,000 children expected to get vaccine in first week: White House Wife of this year’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is ‘stupefied’ he won In shocking ruling, Oklahoma court reverses $465 million opioid ruling A solution to the US worker shortage and inequity is hiding in plain sight Manson family member Leslie Van Houten again recommended for parole Giant invasive pythons are slithering north in Florida Portugal bans texts to employees after work hours Texas principal forced to resign amid critical race theory controversy 3 in 4 say Facebook is making society worse: poll Rittenhouse breaks down in sobs on stand American Airlines pilots union rejects holiday bonuses, demands permanent schedule changes District attorney says more live rounds found on ‘Rust’ set Watch live: Rittenhouse trial resumes after breakdown on stand Judge orders CEO of Puerto Rico power company to be arrested Buttigieg warns of sharp rise in aviation emissions without rapid change In historic agreement, car companies agree to stop selling fossil fuel vehicles by 2040 The Build Back Better bill must die Washington Post reporters planning George Floyd biography Colorado implements crisis standards of care plan amid staffing shortages Russia blames EU for migrant crisis in Belarus Republican billionaire helping Manchin raise funds Almost 1 million children will get COVID-19 vaccines in first week, White House says There’s still a chance for Democrats — if they don’t screw it up Death row inmate resentenced after original trial marred by racism Analyst pleads not guilty to Durham charges of lying to FBI Prince Harry: ‘Megxit’ a misogynistic term Buttigieg doc director says film offers personal look at 2020 presidential race Kanye West to pay nearly $1M to settle false advertising lawsuit Part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate sold for historic price of $50M German officials eye new restrictions amid surge in infections Governors urge Congress to pass subsidies for semiconductor factories Watch live: White House COVID-19 response briefing Civil rights groups press White House on clemency for inmates released during pandemic Military veterans are essential to America’s workforce South Dakota lawmakers launch impeachment investigation of attorney general Judge denies Apple request to delay app store changes Will Supreme Court accept Biden’s vaccine ‘work-around’ as constitutional? Rising: November 10, 2021 Manchin: Lawmakers can ‘no longer ignore’ inflation Republican House candidate accused of abusing stepdaughter in Texas Toyota planning January return to US headquarters in Texas without vaccine mandate: report Biden touts social spending bill as key to lowering prices Prosecutors recommend 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Pelosi defends America’s ‘moral authority’ on climate action A fresh approach to fighting America’s opioids epidemic LA fire department spends $22.5M on COVID-19-related overtime John Kerry predicts America ‘won’t have coal’ in less than 10 years ‘Polarizing’ NFL star Aaron Rodgers admits he misled on vaccine but doubles down on COVID-19 stance More Americans say crime getting worse: Gallup Journalists react to Brian Williams NBC departure Biden to host leaders of Canada, Mexico for summit on Nov. 18 The question roiling the Catholic Church: Who’s a good Catholic? COP26 draft calls for faster phaseout of coal, fossil subsidies Greg Abbott knocks Austin over COVID-19 restrictions for Veterans Day parade Former Australian leader: Submarine deal designed to protect US from China Benedict Cumberbatch says he got nicotine poisoning while acting in new movie Business groups sue to block Biden vaccine-or-test mandate In new book, celebs lay out their anti-Trump activism Thanksgiving disaster on the horizon Blinken: US to give J&J vaccine in conflict zones WHO: Europe only region to see increase in coronavirus cases NFL fines Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers for COVID-19 violations Dozens of UN drivers detained in Ethiopia Annual inflation hits 30-year high Vaccine vs. natural immunity: A debate driven by politics, not medicine Arkansas attorney general drops bid for governor, says she will work with Sanders Dalai Lama: Leaders in China ‘don’t understand the variety of different cultures’ Thousands gather in New Zealand to protest vaccine mandates, restrictions India’s S-400 missile system problem Newsom says he canceled climate summit plans because kids wanted him home for Halloween Support for Biden vaccine mandate on large firms slips 3 points: poll Astroworld emergency plans covered active shooter and severe weather, but not crowd surge: report At 28 percent approval, say goodbye to Kamala Harris being Plan B to an aging Biden Pavlich: Biden’s self-inflicted energy crisis Mellman: Election 2021 aftermath: How big was that swing? Budowsky: A Biden war plan to win 2022 midterm elections Democrats deploy a divisive duchess to lobby on paid leave The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP dealt 2022 blow, stares down Trump-era troubles GOP strategy on spending bill: Make Dems take tough votes Democrats at odds over SALT changes Subpoenas show Jan. 6 panel’s focus on Trump’s plans GOP centrists come under increased attacks from own party CBC’s pivotal role on infrastructure underscores caucus’s growing stature Businesses left in limbo on COVID-19 mandate Biden faces high stakes with progressives on Fed pick Lobbying world