The Hill Articles: November 22, 2021

Saudi-led coalition launches air raids on targets in Yemen’s Sana’a Former South Korean president known as military dictator dies at 90 Rittenhouse says Biden defamed his character Georgia college system not changing names associated with slavery, white supremacy Gohmert launches official run for Texas attorney general Man accused of threatening Congress sentenced to 19 months in prison Warnings issued against US travel to Germany, Denmark Massachusetts university defends Rittenhouse verdict ‘processing spaces’ divided by race 91 House Dems call on Senate to expand immigration protections in Biden spending bill Kansas GOP eases religious vaccine exemptions, moves to limit mandates Overnight Defense & National Security — China missile demo leaps ahead of US tech Illinois county Democrat loses social media manager job over Waukesha, Rittenhouse tweets NBA suspends LeBron James for one game for striking Isaiah Stewart Overnight Health Care — White House touts vaccine rate for feds Missouri school district backtracks ban on LGBTQ+ books Trump endorses challenger to Hogan ally in Maryland governor’s race Biden, first lady have ‘Friendsgiving’ meal with military troops Texas school district to investigate police use of force during student protest The Memo: Rising costs a growing threat for Biden Overnight Energy & Environment — White House eyes tapping into oil reserve Degrees not debt will grow the economy In major shift, experts say climate change finally being recognized as public health issue Germans again view US as most important ally: poll As authoritarians bring the battle for freedom to us, democracies must unite to fight back Parkland families reach settlement with DOJ Hillicon Valley — Feds issue Thanksgiving cybersecurity warning What we know about the deadly driver in the Waukesha tragedy Psaki: 99 percent of WH officials vaccinated against COVID-19 Americans report highest economic worries since the pandemic, but fears are still lower than normal Human rights groups sound alarm over Interpol election Biden intends to run for reelection in 2024, Psaki says On The Money — Biden sticks with Powell despite pressure Militiamen kill at least 20 at displacement camp in Congo No accountability for US carbon bootprint Biden administration to release oil from strategic reserve: reports Charges dismissed against former top officials at veterans facility where dozens died from COVID-19 Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Roger Stone, Alex Jones Harris, Emhoff first to affix mezuzah to doorpost of an executive home Christie: McCarthy, not Trump, will be the next Speaker Judge says Gore, unlike Trump, ‘was a man’ and accepted election loss NASA mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid launches this week Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M to ‘House of Cards’ producer The US can’t deter an attack on Taiwan Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — NASA wants a nuclear reactor on the moon Rolls-Royce’s new electric plane reportedly shatters speed record Our children are very aware of mental health challenges. . . They need help now That time a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon caught fire and other inflatable mishaps Biden administration to consider restoring sage grouse habitat Protect your pet from allergies with help from this Pre-Black Friday Doorbusters deal Controversial practice of seeding clouds to create rainfall becoming popular in the American West McBath to run in neighboring district after GOP redrew lines TV host pushes back on claims Adele walked out on interview AMA warns of severe and irreparable harm if Biden vaccine mandate is halted UN warns Afghan financial system could collapse in months Watch live: Biden, first lady celebrate Friendsgiving with service members LA County seeks to dismiss Vanessa Bryant lawsuit Spanberger calls on Biden to appoint supply chain czar Sean Parnell suspends Pennsylvania Senate bid Dutch prime minister rips ‘idiots’ after another night of rioting Jill Biden welcomes White House Christmas tree Pence to headline New Hampshire event focused on Biden spending plan Indiana man charged with carrying loaded firearm to Capitol on Jan. 6 General Motors buys stake in electric boat startup Enes Kanter: Michael Jordan has done nothing for Black community Oversight panel eyes excessive bail, jail overcrowding in New York City GoDaddy says information on 1.2 million customers exposed in data breach GOP lawmaker fined $5,000 for failing to complete House security screening Biden taps Powell, Brainard to lead Fed Former Trump official knocks conservatives scoring ‘cheap political points’ on Rittenhouse verdict The Great Rebuild: The Hill’s Infrastructure Summit Biden should signal to the Fed that it’s okay to raise rates next year Legislators look to expand health care access through telehealth, biosimilars US voices ‘deep concern’ over Bulgarian president’s comments about Crimea Justice Department defends Section 230 protections in Trump suit Police identify alleged SUV driver that crashed into Wisconsin parade Virginia’s urgent lesson: Democrats’ down-ballot enthusiasm gap Looters strike high-end San Francisco-area stores for third day in a row Milwaukee Dancing Grannies say members killed in parade crash Senators call for Smithsonian Latino, women’s museums to be built on National Mall $15 minimum wage for federal contractors will take effect on Jan. 30 Even in a safe environment, people with anxiety may feel threatened Pfizer: Vaccine is 100 percent effective in adolescents Unraveling the supply chain mess Four Black men exonerated in 1949 rape case in Florida Groups press Biden on intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines Trump-backed Pennsylvania Senate candidate loses battle for primary custody of children Trump seeking to oust Republican Alabama governor over canceled rally: report Biden mourns ‘horrific act of violence’ at Wisconsin holiday parade For the entertainment industry to thrive, vaccine mandates and testing are essential Michael Cohen officially released from prison sentence Authorities warn organizations to be on guard against hackers during Thanksgiving holiday Expanding Pell Grants to for-profit colleges benefits institutions, not students Democrats press Facebook over ‘inconsistency’ on ad targeting for teens Eddie Redmayne regrets playing a transgender woman in ‘The Danish Girl’ Warren to oppose Powell for new Fed term, citing regulation ‘failures’ Understanding new Olympic guidelines for trans athletes Prosecutor: Defendants decided to attack Arbery ‘because he was a Black man running down their street’ Biomanufacturing companies getting hit by hackers potentially linked to Russia CNN airs live footage of its reporting on tennis star being censored in China House COVID-19 panel seeks interview with former Trump FDA leader Hahn SUV driver in deadly parade crash was fleeing scene of reported disturbance: police Watch live: Jill Biden receives the official 2021 White House Christmas tree Dark money group spent $100M on voter turnout in 2020 Red Cross official ‘livid’ over holdups for Afghan aid Jan. 6 panel tells court it urgently needs Trump records The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden renominates Powell as Fed chair Are kids today thankful enough? Most parents say no Cutting industry emissions — another reason Senate must pass Build Back Better Act New York prosecutors eye Trump Organization property valuations: report Belarus says it wants EU to take migrants Russia dismisses US concerns about buildup near Ukraine Why Jeff Bezos is donating $100M to the Obama Foundation 14 people grab $120K worth of merchandise from Louis Vuitton store near Chicago Anthony Fauci explains why there could be a ‘dangerous’ winter spike in COVID-19 Biden’s democracy summit must cast a wide, inclusive net Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds news briefing How people are using bots to overcome holiday supply chain problems Poll shows Sinema’s popularity dropping further among Arizona Democrats Chinese hypersonic missile test revealed unprecedented military capability: report Six new balloons are making their debut at this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Targets to close for Thanksgiving going forward Nearshoring: Panacea, quick fix or something in between? NY Assembly report corroborates Cuomo harassment claims Asian American author receives lifetime achievement award after year plagued by anti-Asian violence Air Force pilot killed, others hurt in accident on runway at Texas base Bipartisan senators press FBI, inspector general for changes following Nassar case Progressive or moderate, Senate Democrats must move Biden’s agenda forward How one device could help curb fatal drug overdoses Why one European country has reentered COVID-19 lockdown Supreme court sides with Tennessee over Mississippi in water dispute New Zealand ending pandemic curbs, adopting a system of living with virus Fauci warns about ‘prematurely’ dropping mask mandates as DC lifts requirement Cash grab frenzy erupts after bags of money spill from armored vehicle Starbucks worker in NJ contracts hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated WhatsApp updates privacy policy after Irish regulator’s ruling Over 90 percent of federal workers vaccinated by deadline, White House says Election ‘irregularities’ an issue that concerns more than just Republicans Rising: November 22, 2021 How fentanyl became an American crisis US intelligence shows preparations for rapid Russian push into Ukraine: report Harris announces $1.5B to fight shortage of doctors in underserved communities Is the supply chain crisis hitting Thanksgiving turkeys now? Electric car chargers to be required in new homes in England Biden promised to eradicate cancer — where is he now? DoorDash paying San Francisco couriers $5.3M to settle allegations over benefits ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ is a myth and capping interchange fees would hurt the poor Americans’ economic worries rise to pandemic high: Gallup The real ‘threat to democracy’? Pols who polarize us with their opinions Watch live: Closing arguments in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial Biden renominates Powell as Fed chair, nominates Brainard as vice chair Right wing’s new-found love for satire and the ‘It is only a joke” defense COVID-19 hospitalizations up almost 50 percent in Michigan in past two weeks Democracy deteriorating worldwide amid pandemic: report Why hundreds of Tesla drivers were locked out of their cars WTA: Chinese tennis star’s call without IOC doesn’t address concerns Veterans Health Administration increases care provided under MISSION Act 43 percent in new poll say Biden spending package will make inflation worse German health minister says unvaccinated will catch COVID-19 by end of winter Abbott holds 6-point lead over O’Rourke in Texas poll America’s flawed foreign policy thinking Jeffries says ‘integrity of our democracy’ at stake without federal voting rights legislation Welch to seek Senate seat in Vermont Expanding intelligence oversight won’t be simple On steel and aluminum trade, Trumpism still rules The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Arbery case, Biden spending bill each test views of justice Pence to give speech on abortion amid Supreme Court fight Juan Williams: Biden and Manchin are 2021’s most influential politicians Senate Democrats look to fix ugly polling numbers Holiday season poses major test for Biden economy Two women could lead a powerful Senate spending panel for first time in history