The Hill Articles: November 11, 2021

Social spending bill could cut taxes for most millionaires: analysis Venezuelan judge grants rare appeal to US oil execs jailed for alleged corruption Biden and China’s Xi to hold virtual summit Monday: reports Fitness company sues Victoria’s Secret, alleging trademark infringement Jan. 6 panel demands Meadows testify Friday or risk contempt charge Blinken to make first trip to Africa as top US diplomat El Salvador’s president deploys military amid surge in homicides SpaceX mission successfully reaches International Space Station Miami residents to receive city cryptocurrency proceeds, mayor says Briahna Joy Gray: Biden ‘playing the fool’ with student debt cancelation Former lieutenant colonel criticizes U.S. leaders ‘unwilling to face the reality’ in Afghanistan before withdrawal Defense & National Security — Biden marks Veterans Day Trump endorses Texas rep who said he ‘very well may have’ committed impeachable offenses Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Manchin blasts new spending bill provision Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — Advocates push Congress to boost pandemic preparedness funds Climate change — hope for how to (literally) save the world Paramedic shot by Rittenhouse says teen ‘was an active shooter’ Nicolle Wallace slams ‘toxic stew of grievance’ pushed in conservative media Defense attorney in Arbery murder trial: ‘We don’t want any more Black pastors coming in here’ Hillicon Valley — Biden signs telecom security bill On The Money — IRS chief calls for reinforcements McConnell won’t go to White House signing ceremony for infrastructure bill GOP sees inflation as winning issue Ukrainian diplomat warns Russia may be looking to ‘move further’ into country Google map tracks your movements all the time — unless you turn it off Dozens killed after heavy rains in India, Sri Lanka Pope Francis renews call for solidarity in Europe amid migrant crisis Prosecutor suggests judge in Rittenhouse trial is being unfair Electrified rideshare fleets a missed opportunity for emissions cuts: report Saudi Arabia to give citizenship to highly skilled foreigners for the first time 10-year-old Black girl committed suicide after being repeatedly bullied and alerting school officials of problems Thousands march in Poland for ‘protectors of the border’ amid migrant crisis Subway tuna lawsuit claims chicken, pork DNA were found in samples Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Altria — River Thames comes back to life Viral video shows men trying on a menstrual period simulator—and they can’t handle it Senior EPA official hints at possible supplement to methane rule Alleged Capitol rioters say they were ‘force fed’ critical race theory in jail Why this CEO gave every one of her employees $10,000 At COP26 (and everywhere) the pace of climate action is the problem Colorado Gov opens COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults Regulating Cannabis New ad campaign targets five House Democrats over inflation Grizzly bear and 4 cubs go for stroll in downtown Jackson Two dead, dozens missing in Congo after boat sinks Pick up this pop-up tent for your next road trip with a Pre-Black Friday deal Veterans Day highlight on GI Bill and economic mobility for military families Appeals court temporarily blocks Archives from handing Trump records to Jan. 6 committee Astroworld death toll hits 9 after college student dies of her injuries IRS chief urges Congress to back proposed $80B funding boost to agency ‘Woke’ discussion simmers for Democrats Harris calls for global action on cyber threats after US joins international effort Olympian gymnast Suni Lee says she was pepper sprayed in anti-Asian attack Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives thumbs up on controversial orange fizzy drink at Cop26 How the US can show it’s once again an economic player in Asia FAA raises concerns over engineers appointed by Boeing for airplane certification Hunter Biden’s controversial art gallery show draws fierce critics Top Sudan military official reappoints himself head of interim government after coup Michigan Attorney General posts detailed apology for getting drunk at football game House Democrat asks TikTok for information on showing ‘dangerous content’ to kids It’s time to overhaul the antiquated and unbalanced military justice system US begins first joint naval drill with Israel, UAE, Bahrain Rare November blizzard warning issued in Midwest Biden signs into law bill to secure telecommunications systems against foreign threats US citizens urged to leave Haiti A historic $600 million settlement in Flint’s water scandal will help the children Biden’s illegal vaccine mandate is about politics, not science Sunrise Wisconsin endorses Tom Nelson in Democratic Senate primary Indonesia religious council bans crypto assets for Muslims China’s Xi: ‘Cold War’ mentality possible in Asia-Pacific region Alec Baldwin sued over fatal movie shooting Bloomberg vows to spend $120M to fight fatal drug overdoses LeBron James blasts Kyle Rittenhouse for crying during trial: ‘Man knock it off!’ Manchin objects to tax credit for union-made EVs in spending package Queen Elizabeth set to make first public appearance since hospital visit US calls for Iran-backed Houthis to release detained Yemeni staffers from embassy At 75, the Fulbright deserves respect and more funding White House won’t assert privilege over Meadows documents New study shows how cats track their owners’ movements around the house Biden to travel to New Hampshire, Michigan to promote infrastructure package Matthew McConaughey clarifies his position on COVID-19 vaccines for kids Sitting more and less movement linked to spike in depression and anxiety symptoms UN Security Council expresses ‘deep concern’ about violence in Myanmar Cambodia: New US sanctions ‘politically motivated’ Texas governor orders education officials to investigate whether pornography is available in schools The reconciliation bill is a much-needed opportunity to invest in prevention Texas teenager accused of arson in Halloween synagogue fire Republican Oklahoma governor orders halt to nonbinary birth certificates FDA, Ellume recalling more than 2 million at-home COVID-19 test kits Population dealing with extreme heat has tripled since 1983, analysis says The GOP’s moral postmodernism NHL general manager resigns amid allegations of improper conduct Transcripts reveal detailed sexual accusations against disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo New species of dinosaur with extremely big nose found by retired doctor on his pandemic project With child vaccinations, will we be able to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror? Colorado governor allowing all adults to get vaccine boosters Number of Haitian immigrants attempting to cross into US plummets: report Gene Simmons rips anti-vaxxers: ‘If you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy’ China’s Xi likely to invite Biden to Beijing Olympics: report SpaceX launches rocket with historic 600th person ever to reach space As states increase mandates, fake vaccination cards spread Biden marks Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery For Veterans Day: When will Black WWII soldiers denied their benefits finally be paid? Harris urges world leaders in Paris to address inequality Belarus leader threatens to shut off natural gas to Europe Movement to ban — or even burn — school library books gains momentum Is this Ethiopia’s last stand? Ethiopia warns UN staff of penalties if they break law Austrian leader threatens lockdowns for unvaccinated Up in smoke: Will Biden let a patent fight eliminate an alternative to cigarettes? Bill seeks to aid families of Black WWII veterans deprived of GI benefits Trump asks for stay to stop release of records from National Archives Sharks spotted in famous river that runs through London Michigan AG apologizes for drinking too much at football game 84M people displaced worldwide: UN Veterans fought for our freedom: To return the favor, fight for criminal justice reform FAA levies $225K in fines against unruly passengers this year Thanksgiving air travel on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels Census Bureau delaying five-year data for first time ever After Twitter vote, Elon Musk sells $1.1 billion in Tesla stock at massive profit COVID-19 testing site reopens at Dodger Stadium McConnell wins, Biden loses, Trump fumes Burr brother-in-law ordered to testify in insider trading probe White House expanding health care for veterans exposed to burn pits Christie jabs Trump over election loss Man breaks world record by standing on hot-air balloon two miles above the Earth Voters are correct: Biden is to blame for inflation Rising: November 11, 2021 Industry, labor groups at odds over financial penalties in spending package Economist Larry Summers says White House misread inflation Hate crimes up 20 percent in Los Angeles area Watch live: Rittenhouse trial moves forward after dramatic testimony Abbott forming concert safety task force after deaths in Houston Graham says friendship with Biden at breaking point over Afghanistan withdrawal It’s not an employer’s role to be the vaccine police 43 percent of Republicans in new survey oppose teaching ‘history of racism’ Lincoln Project co-founder: Stunt at Youngkin event ‘recklessly stupid’ American boy becomes the most premature baby to survive Footnote from Greece on Veterans Day 2021 Abortion advocates call on judge to declare Texas law unconstitutional Study finds half of unvaccinated in Dallas say nothing will change their minds Watch live: Biden delivers Veterans Day remarks from Arlington Cemetery Man in confrontation with Allen West says he wants to press charges ‘Legacy American’ is the latest catchphrase in the racist lexicon UN head says crucial global warming goal is now on ‘life support’ Chinese leaders set stage for Xi to rule through 2027 Postal Service loss nearly halved Honoring those who continue to serve through national service Saudi energy minister: Allegations of negotiations sabotage a ‘lie’ Jan. 6 panel eyeing 5 people near Pence: report Federal agencies investigating Ozy Media: report White House plan for veteran suicide prevention must involve communities Nearly 1 in 3 Americans say drug use caused trouble in their families: Gallup House Democrats to introduce resolution calling for Gosar censure Is Europe headed toward another debt crisis? Last South African apartheid president FW de Klerk dies at 85 VA’s first commitment to veterans should be access, not delays The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Rising prices undercut Biden agenda Critics say Congress falling short on pandemic preparedness Biden hopes to turn infrastructure bill into jobs quickly Trump’s attacks on McConnell seen as prelude to 2024 White House bid Virginia emerging as ground zero in battle for House majority