The Hill Articles: November 18, 2021

Standoff scraps quick deal on Senate defense bill before Thanksgiving GOP Senate candidate says Fauci is ‘mass murderer,’ should be jailed rather than ‘hero’ Rittenhouse Former DC Guard commander calls for retraction of Pentagon watchdog’s Jan. 6 report McCarthy delays swift passage of spending plan with record-breaking floor speech CDC: No trace of virus causing smallpox found in lab vials, despite labels Fauci says all adults should ‘go get boosted’ Biden administration to propose protections for Tongass forest rolled back by Trump Senate confirms Park Service director after years of acting heads US Army Secretary: National Guard members who refuse vaccine will not ‘continue service’ Senators make bipartisan push to block $650M weapons sale to Saudis Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Boeing — US mulls Afghan evacuees’ future Cruz, Braun slam Library of Congress for forgoing term ‘illegal aliens’ to suit ‘progressive preference’ Overnight Health Care — Presented by Emergent Biosolutions — Pfizer, US strike COVID-19 pill deal Maintaining the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the U.S. health care system Overnight Energy & Environment — Land agency move hurt diversity: watchdog On The Money — House Democrats ready to Build Back Better Connecticut governor says boosters needed for people to be fully vaccinated Trump throws support behind Gosar after censure vote ‘QAnon Shaman’ lawyer to Trump: Take care of ‘the jack—-s that you f—– up’ Biden picks former Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield to Iowa’s USDA post Biden administration reverses Trump-era waivers of nondiscrimination protections Democrat says ‘temporary’ inflation will have lasting impact on small businesses CBO: Democrats’ package saves about $160B on drug prices CBO releases cost estimate of Biden plan Florist who refused to sell arrangement to same-sex couple drops Supreme Court petition Wisconsin governor vetoes redistricting maps, calls them ‘gerrymandering 2.0’ Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — DOJ unveils new election hacking charges Arbery prosecutors grill defendant McMichael in cross-examination Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host Uyghur conference due to ‘political neutrality’: report As cryptocurrency craze sweeps America, critics warn about surging carbon emissions footprint ‘The Rolls Royce of turkeys’ on your Thanksgiving table will cost you more than $300 each Biden must protect Great Lakes from oil spill threat Enes Kanter blasts LeBron James over China: ‘Money over Morals for the “King”‘ Turpin daughters to speak on abuses for first time Why science and religion come together when discussing extraterrestrial life Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — NHL accused of exploiting ‘Green’ program FCC votes to let people text 988 to reach suicide prevention hotline Harry Potter cast reuniting for 20th anniversary special, without J.K. Rowling Hundreds participate in electric grid cyberattack simulation amid increasing threats Germany to tighten COVID-19 restrictions amid spike in cases New suicide prevention hotline to include texting option Portland, Ore. council approves $5M increase to police budget Bridging the digital divide: Investing where it counts Rhode Island state workers could receive $3,000 bonus for getting vaccinated End snoring problems with Pre-Black Friday Doorbuster pricing on this proven solution House Democrats seek answers after Florida professors’ testimony briefly blocked DeSantis signs legislation limiting vaccine mandates in Florida Kim Kardashian thanks Gov. Stitt for Julius Jones decision Senate confirms Biden’s ambassador to NATO after Hawley lifts hold Harris’s communications director to depart next month Judge dismisses convictions of two men in Malcolm X killing Colorado pilot fighting wildfire killed in plane crash during final pass FTC delays vote on supply chain study French politicians object to dictionary’s use of nonbinary pronoun White House tells businesses to move forward with vaccine mandate After a year of blatant ethics violations, Congress must reform corruption laws School board member wants criminal charges over Black queer book Woman files suit against Chicago Bears player over altercation State attorneys general launch probe into Instagram’s impact on children, teens Warren calls for investigation into planned Trump SPAC deal House panel subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro Executive privilege does not protect Trump’s Jan. 6 records McConnell, Schumer hunt for debt ceiling off-ramp CEO turnover spiked in early 2021: study Scientist claims first known COVID-19 case was Wuhan market vendor Amazon, Facebook, other large firms would pay more under proposed minimum tax, Warren’s office says How a queer couple turned a marriage equality trailblazer into a comic book superhero How a queer couple turned a marriage equality trailblazer into a comic book superhero Floodwaters receding after stranding more than 18,000 in British Columbia Democrats press toward vote on massive Biden bill Popping the progressive bubble Scott says he will block nominees until Biden officials testify on supply chain crisis Growing number of states opening booster access to adults ahead of FDA authorization Hundreds of Black pastors gather at Arbery trial after lawyer’s comments Biden says he’s ‘considering’ a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics Separating crypto’s facts from lobbyists’ fiction Butterfield announces retirement, hits GOP over ‘racially gerrymandered’ map Airline industry union leaders call for no-fly list for unruly passengers Ohio House approves bill allowing concealed carry without permit Hawley lifts hold on Biden’s pick for NATO envoy, teeing up confirmation Defendant who shot Ahmaud Arbery describes fatal moments Biden administration takes step toward reversing Trump water regulations rollback Crypto investors aim to buy rare Constitution copy for tens of millions Eliminating federal unemployment benefits has promoted economic expansion Cloud of ash from 1912 volcanic eruption threatens Alaska island Watchdog: Trump official boosted former employer in Interior committee membership Wisconsin court rejects request to review conviction in ‘Making a Murderer’ case Friday’s partial lunar eclipse to be longest in 580 years Booker headlining Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire DOJ charges two Iranians with interference in 2020 election Hospital strain linked to thousands of excess deaths two weeks later: research Michigan city becomes first in US to mandate free tampons in public restrooms Parents suing Wisconsin school district over gender identity policy Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones death sentence Former Rep. Raúl Labrador running for Idaho attorney general Keep your floors sparkling with Pre-Black Friday Doorbuster pricing on this 3-in-1 cleaning tool Health Savings Accounts best 401(k)s and the rest  New lawsuit says Alec Baldwin did not have to fire fatal shot Man sentenced to life in prison in fatal road rage shooting Judge bans MSNBC from Rittenhouse trial Race is not central to Rittenhouse case — but the media shout it anyway Video shows Christian Hall had hands up when killed by police in Pennsylvania Vaccine mandate already causing problems for defense contractors — they will get worse Biden administration considering sending some evacuees who can’t clear vetting process back to Afghanistan: report DOJ giving $139M to police departments to hire 1,000 new officers McCarthy pledges to restore Greene, Gosar to committees if GOP wins House NASA: Risk to space station from Russian weapon test debris still high CBO to release full estimate of Biden spending plan Thursday Three Cathay Pacific pilots who caught COVID-19 in Germany fired US backs international plastic pollution effort Co-defendant testifies Ahmaud Arbery did not threaten him Musk planning first orbiting SpaceX test flight in January Roughly 2,000 migrants head north from southern Mexico in new caravan More U.S. cities than ever before advanced LGBTQ+ equality in 2021 Georgia releases redistricting proposal that shores up GOP power Peanut Butter and Jelly make debut ahead of White House turkey pardon Two cheers for Democrats’ proposed drug payment reforms The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Facebook — Dems anxiously await CBO score on Build Back Better GOP seeks oversight hearing with Kerry on climate diplomacy  State Department’s India travel advisory cites terrorism and rape Mississippi executes first inmate in almost 10 years Prosecutors, defense at odds over pace of Bannon contempt trial Putin: West not taking ‘red lines’ seriously enough CVS closing 900 stores as shoppers move online Disturbing video emerges of ex-NFL player abusing woman COP26 was a cop-out — here’s why it gets a failing grade Top Republican warns Biden against picking Brainard for Fed chair Pentagon watchdog raises questions over retired DC Guard commander’s account of Jan. 6 Virginia professor who studied sexual attraction to minors placed on leave Pelosi: Vote on spending bill ‘hopefully will take place this afternoon’ What America’s Thinking: November 18, 2021 Manchin: ‘Looking very favorably’ at Powell as Fed chair after meeting McDaniel says she still considers Cheney a Republican despite Wyoming GOP vote Detroit schools partially shifting to virtual classes amid mental health, COVID-19 concerns Who will ensure compliance with the Glasgow climate commitments? Apple, Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation named in $750M Astroworld lawsuit Boebert faces heavy criticism after Gosar floor speech Experts predict an alarming surge of US COVID-19 cases this winter Incoming NAACP Legal Defense Fund president sees progress against ‘revitalized mission to advance white supremacy’ Biden signs bipartisan bills providing additional resources for police Huge new study finds masks most effective public health measure in fighting COVID-19 Child Tax Credit payments at current levels could counteract economic inequity, strengthen our economy Kim Kardashian West aids effort to relocate Afghan women soccer players Geoff Bennett lands at PBS following exit from NBC Critically ill flown to other states due to lack of Boston ICU beds Manchin undecided on helping start debate on Biden spending bill Health officials to investigate flu outbreak of over 500 students at University of Michigan Belarus clears migrants from border with Poland Ford enters partnership to develop computer chips Larry Summers: IRS proposal will generate more revenue than CBO estimate FAA alerts pilots to possible weapons fire at Ethiopian capital’s airport Leading health groups urge businesses to voluntarily adopt Biden vaccine-or-test rules Dems erupt over GOP ‘McCarthyism’ as senators vet Biden bank watchdog pick Watch live: Pelosi press conference The folly of a no-first-use nuclear policy Rising: November 18, 2021 After pledge to improve, Facebook still struggling with hate speech in Myanmar: report Watch live: Trial for Ahmaud Arbery killing Watchdog: Bureau of Land Management’s Trump-era headquarters move hurt diversity, effectiveness DC corrections officer launches lawsuit against city, department over anti-gay harrassment Defund Biden: The only way to put America on a budget Gaetz says Rittenhouse would make ‘great’ intern LA schools offering gift cards, ‘Hamilton’ tickets for student vaccinations White House looks to rescue plan funding to ease burden of high heating costs House GOP seek to block Biden from reopening Palestinian mission in Jerusalem Starbucks, Amazon team up for store in New York ‘Mountainsides just collapsed’: Pacific Northwest devastated by storm flooding Youngkin says education can be a winning issue for Republicans AstraZeneca antibody cocktail more than 80 percent effective in preventing COVID-19: research Cheney knocks Ted Cruz: ‘A real man would be defending his wife’ Sen. Manchin: Don’t cut early learning relief for working families Los Angeles mayor warns of winter COVID-19 surge, urges vaccinations Watch live: Biden signs laws on protections for first responders Biden’s approval dips to 36 percent in new Quinnipiac poll Can America prevent a global warming cold war? Harris says 2024 is ‘absolutely not’ being discussed yet with Biden Sunrise Movement endorses Jessica Cisneros in primary against Cuellar Afghan women soccer players arrive in UK after intervention from Kim Kardashian West Hong Kong begins hunting wild boar running wild through its streets New poll shows more Americans want GOP to win control of Congress in 2022 US to buy 10 million courses of Pfizer COVID-19 pill German official warns of ‘really terrible Christmas’ without steps to counter surge in infections Harris says she doesn’t feel underused in Biden administration Songwriter Dave Frishberg, of ‘I’m Just a Bill’ fame, dies at 88 Taiwan deploys advanced fighter jets amid tensions with China Trump vs. DeSantis: Let the war games begin US asks Asia’s largest economies to consider releasing oil reserves: report Should public opinion polls influence America’s nuclear policy? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Gosar censured as GOP drama heightens US may default before Christmas if debt ceiling isn’t raised: analysis GOP senators appalled by ‘ridiculous’ House infighting Conflicts mount on easing COVID-19 restrictions amid autumn case spikes Dems brace for score on massive Biden bill Senators look to defense bill to move cybersecurity measures Panel to question controversial Biden nominee for top bank regulator Airlines staff up for holiday onslaught Democrats question whether Biden will actually run in 2024 GOP primary in NH House race draws national spotlight Most voters support new rules for social media companies on children, personal data: poll Canada, Mexico to announce vaccine donations as part of deal with US