The Hill Articles: November 24, 2021

Ted Cruz ribs Newsom over vacation in Mexico: ‘Cancun is much nicer than Cabo’ AT&T, Verizon propose limits to 5G to break regulatory impasse Biden adding COVID-19 vaccines to ‘Remain in Mexico’ restart: report New Zealand’s opposition ousts leader after she demoted rival Bernie Sanders’ ex-spokesperson apprehensive over effectiveness of SALT deductions Haiti prime minister swears in new Cabinet facing multiple crises NFL to pay $790 million to settle Rams’ relocation dispute Mexico’s president appoints first woman to lead central bank France set to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults McBath on Arbery verdict: No decision can ‘heal the wounds of losing a loved one’ NATO to discuss ways to deter Russia: Lithuanian official Trump Organization exec not expecting to face charges, lawyer says Syria says Israeli airstrike killed two civilians, injured seven others Aaron Rodgers demands WSJ apologize over ‘COVID Toe’ coverage San Francisco DA charges 9 involved in organized retail thefts Hillicon Valley Overnight Health Care — Feds, military top 90 percent vaccine rate Cities prep security plans for large holiday crowds Maryland files lawsuit against Monsanto for harm caused by manufactured toxic PCB chemicals On The Money — Biden’s big plans for the Fed Garland orders DOJ to prioritize violence on airplanes Overnight Defense & National Security — Russian military moves cause for concern Overnight Energy & Environment — White House announces new climate office Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Pledged money not going to Indigenous causes Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Rittenhouse Drones are a strategic liability for US Federal judge changes his mind about stepping down, eliminating vacancy for Biden to fill Southern California utilities consider cutting power due to fire risk Biden needs leverage to reform the WTO Italy bars unvaccinated from dining in restaurants, attending shows John Deere sees record annual income despite strike Fix Mac or Windows issues with a Pre-Black Friday Doorbuster deal on this lifetime solution Jan. 6 organizers used burner phones to communicate with White House: report Vikings player safe after 911 call, social media posts spark concerns Biden approval at 42 percent in NPR/Marist poll CIA director says there will be consequences if Russia is behind ‘Havana Syndrome’ attacks Exxon lobbyist suggests climate change not ‘catastrophic, inevitable’ risk in undercover recording Blowing up the Death Star would cause an economic crisis (and other reasons employers shouldn’t pay off workers’ college debt) Australian official wins defamation lawsuit against refugee activist New ‘Word of the Year’ named and it is…. America must prepare for war with China over Taiwan Lead prosecutor in Arbery case: Jury’s decision ‘was a verdict based on the facts’ Broncos stadium requiring masks for all fans in indoor spaces Warnock: ‘True justice’ is a Black man not having to worry about being killed while jogging Biden: Guilty verdicts in Arbery case ‘not enough’ 44 military personnel going to Michigan to assist with COVID-19 spike Protesters deface statue of Michigan coach accused of covering up sexual assaults No phones, recording devices allowed at Josh Duggar trial next week Ahmaud Arbery’s mother on guilty verdict: ‘He will now rest in peace’ Bipartisan success in the Senate signals room for more compromise Virginia lieutenant governor-elect praises jury’s verdict in Arbery case Ben Crump: Arbery family ‘finally has some justice,’ but ‘we are nowhere close to the finish line’ Fed officials debated faster taper, rate hikes: minutes Former Trump adviser criticizes Trump, Fauci and Birx in fiery new book China’s crimes against the Uyghurs Teen charged with attempted murder in Colorado shooting that injured six high school students WHO recommends masks, distancing for vaccinated amid virus surge in Europe Instagram chief agrees to testify before Senate Former Pirates player, Yankees manager Bill Virdon dead at 90 Olaf Scholz to succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor Hispanic support for Republicans’ hardline immigration policies may keep Texas red Broadway actor starring in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ accused in Jan. 6 Capitol riot All 3 men in Arbery killing found guilty of murder Billboard announces hit song has become the number one single of all time Trump’s lawyers accuse Biden of ‘doing the bidding’ of Jan. 6 panel Incomes, consumer spending rose in October even as inflation spiked Missed paperwork deadline delaying Biden nomination for FDA: report Constant threats to government funding fail the American public Watch live: Verdict reached in Arbery trial Biden administration approves second offshore wind project off Rhode Island Judge says Iowa cannot ban Medicaid for sex reassignment surgery Lahore named most polluted city in world Supreme Court to hear dispute over North Carolina voter ID law Sweden’s first female prime minister resigns hours after appointment What a difference two years make in the Middle East — and it affects US security US Embassy warns of ‘unusual Russian military activity’ near Ukraine’s border, in Crimea Putin says he took experimental nasal COVID-19 vaccine Book reveals what it’s like to play big-time college basketball with autism France says over 20 died trying to cross channel to Britain Striking a balance between appreciation and aspiration this holiday season BBB threatens the role of parents in raising — and educating — children The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Jobless claims drop to 50+ year low COVID-19 cases break records in parts of Europe Canada becomes first nation to give full approval to J&J vaccine Majorities in new poll blame Biden, Congress for supply chain problem Group of doctors contract COVID-19 following Florida anti-vaccine summit Philadelphia mayor criticizes state legislature as city approaches homicide milestone Two journalists detained in Qatar while reporting on worker issues leading up to World Cup California reels after wave of mass thefts The GOP’s post-1/6 playbook is clear — and it’s dangerous Pentagon ups food levels for troops’ annual Thanksgiving meal as in-person dining resumes British lawmaker told not to bring baby to Parliament Buttigieg has high name recognition, favorability rating in Biden Cabinet: survey US warns citizens to leave Ethiopia Most expensive Thanksgiving ever? It’s not all inflation First female Swedish prime minister approved by Parliament How the climate crisis is forcing famously monogamous birds to divorce their mates Juul will pay $14.5 million to settle Arizona lawsuit New research links social media use to depression in older adults Money alone isn’t enough to atone for family separation Odell Beckham Jr. taking salary in Bitcoin, giving away $1M Just 54 percent vaccinated in Europe: WHO official UN nuclear watchdog head leaves Iran after failing to reach deal on inspections Massachusetts hospital workers seek Supreme Court relief from vaccine mandate LA police task force to target follow-home robbers 92 percent of federal government vaccinated against COVID-19 Giving thanks — and thinking about the hungry Ethiopia says prime minister has arrived on front lines to take charge of troops Jamie Dimon apologizes for saying JPMorgan will outlast China’s Communist Party Migrants in US-bound caravan say they’ll accept deal for Mexican visas Arbery jury asks to see videos, hear 911 call This Thanksgiving, pray to heal America from several epidemics China angered by Biden administration democracy summit invitation to Taiwan 77 percent say inflation is affecting them personally: poll Fauci says changing definition of fully vaccinated to include boosters is ‘on the table’ NASA launches spacecraft to slam head-on into stadium-size asteroid Rubio: Dropping FARC from terrorist list threatens Colombians, US security Americans moving less than ever before Square pizza with a mission becomes nationwide sensation Poll: Democracy is under attack, and more violence may be the future New White House office to develop climate change policies Germany mulls full lockdown, vaccine mandate Lawmakers call on Olympic committee to press China on human rights abuses Biden taps Shalanda Young to lead White House budget office China, Japan announce releases of oil reserves Rising: November 24, 2021 Building back on bets is a gamble America can’t afford Water shortage emergency declared in San Francisco RNC pushes back against call for chair’s resignation over LGBT outreach Jim Jordan reveals he had COVID-19 this summer No time for the timid: The dual threats of progressives and Trump Jobless claims plunge to 199K, lowest level since 1969 New Pentagon group to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena Russia, Ukraine conduct military exercises EU says boosters should be considered for all adults in major reversal We need to better prepare for an aging America New Zealand planning to reopen borders to travelers in April This Thanksgiving, skip the political food fights and talk UFOs instead Manchin calls on Biden to restore Keystone XL pipeline Trump says Rittenhouse met with him in Florida It’s time for Congress to guarantee Medigap Health Insurance for vulnerable Americans with kidney disease Biden expected to nominate Shalanda Young for budget chief Biden eyes new path for Fed despite Powell pick O’Rourke seizes on Texas power grid in bid against Abbott Lobbying world