The Hill Articles: November 29, 2021

NSC official defends FARC removal from terrorist list to Colombian Americans Prosecutor says during trial that actor Jussie Smollett staged ‘fake hate crime’ Dearborn office of Rep. Debbie Dingell vandalized ‘QAnon Shaman’ hires new lawyers, may seek appeal of three year sentence Pfizer to apply for COVID-19 booster approval for 16- and 17-year-olds: report Prosecutor: Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein acted as ‘partners in crime’ Coronavirus variant raises fresh concerns for economy Massachusetts governor mulling vaccine passports for residents Portugal investigating omicron outbreak among players in soccer club Dave Chappelle’s high school moves forward with plans to rename theater after him Overnight Defense & National Security — US, Iran return to negotiating table Senate GOP blocks defense bill, throwing it into limbo Hillicon Valley — Inside the Twitter shakeup France to test flying taxi routes ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics Scientists say xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce USC apologizes for anti-Mormon chant at BYU game Wisconsinites need infrastructure that is built to last  Biden reignites debate over travel bans Poll: Coronavirus remains top issue among voters but drops 17 percentage points Biden faces new political threat in omicron Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — Omicron sets off a flurry of responses Harris, Buttigieg to promote infrastructure law in Charlotte Four-star general to lead Pentagon investigation into Syria airstrike that killed dozens Get an early start on holiday shopping with help from this Cyber Monday sale Ecuador’s security crisis warrants US assistance On The Money — Biden stresses calm amid omicron fears Dorsey’s exit shakes up Twitter future US, Iran return to nuclear talks after five-month delay Dallas Cowboys head coach tests positive for COVID-19 Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Interior pushes to increase drilling fees US braces for omicron to hit Pentagon rejects Oklahoma’s request to exempt Guard from vaccine mandate Microsoft CEO Nadella sells off nearly $300 million in shares of the company ASU student groups call for Kyle Rittenhouse’s removal from online classes Older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults suffer high rates of discrimination but rarely report it: survey Infectious disease expert says omicron discovery ‘not a time for panic’ Newsweek opinion editor: Fauci represents ‘extremely arrogant and highly politicized elite’ Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Replacing the ‘blood diamond of batteries’ Communities of color lead the way to a resilient future — Congress should follow Man buys drawing for $30, discovers it’s a 500-year-old masterpiece worth up to $50 million Former Washington Football Team cheerleaders, employees to protest outside stadium Albert Einstein revealed the secret to happiness—and he used just 17 words Lawmakers take aim at ‘Grinches’ using bots to target consumers during holidays Prosecutor asks Supreme Court to review decision vacating Bill Cosby conviction DOJ reaches settlement in discrimination claims against Gap Former Google employees file lawsuit claiming they were targeted for being gay, trans Senate GOP expected to block defense bill amid stalemate Tom Daley launches knitting line after going viral at 2020 Olympics Save big for Cyber Monday with an extra 40% off these software deals CDC strengthens recommendation to say all adults should get booster shot What to know about the cancer that killed renowned designer Virgil Abloh We must eliminate nuclear weapons, but a ‘No First Use’ Policy is not the answer FTC orders Amazon, other large retailers to send information on supply chain disruptions Schumer: ‘Goal’ is to pass Biden spending bill before Christmas Ancient mammoth tusk discovered 10,000 feet deep in ocean off California coast Allstate selling longtime Chicago-area headquarters for $232M Oasis cover band entertains visitors stranded at UK pub R&B singer Ari Lennox arrested after claiming she was racially profiled Building back a better vice presidency New union election ordered at Amazon warehouse in Alabama Leftist opposition candidate claims victory in Honduras presidential election Biden says ‘consumer spending has recovered’ to pre-pandemic levels Federal workers who don’t meet vaccine mandate won’t face discipline until January Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play in Masters, dies at 87 Improvements planned for US military bases in Guam, Australia to counter China US intelligence community ‘struggled’ to brief Trump in 2016, CIA review shows Teen making social video fatally shoots 5-year-old on Thanksgiving: police Omar, Boebert blast one another after tense call CBP releases new guidelines for pregnant, infant detainees EU emissions increased nearly 20 percent amid reopenings Afghanistan’s women leaders persist despite exile — the US must follow their lead Why murder is great for Gucci Amazon on track to become largest US delivery service by early next year, executive says Documents show CNN’s Cuomo asking top aide: ‘Please let me help’ defend brother Andrew Cotton swipes at Fauci: ‘These bureaucrats think that they are the science’ Four suspects identified in smash-and-grab robbery at California Home Depot Democrats anxious over Abrams silence on Georgia governor bid Inmate who survived attempted execution dies of cancer The dangers of anarchy in space Buck being fed by visitors attacks girl at Yosemite National Park If you’ve been vaccinated twice, what does omicron mean for you? NYC officials recommend masks indoors, but won’t reimpose mandates Seattle area breaks rainfall record ahead of another atmospheric river Japan barring foreigner visitors Jan. 6 panel plans vote to censure Trump DOJ official Clark Supreme Court won’t exempt Mass. hospital workers from vaccine mandate Some NJ Boy Scout councils selling camps to pay sexual abuse settlements Malawi’s president rips new omicron travel bans: ‘Afrophobia’ NYC chief medical examiner to step down Judge halts Biden vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states South Korea, Australia put plans to ease pandemic restrictions on hold Several companies are already developing omicron vaccines Why we should all pay attention to China’s influence on Italian politics WHO skipped ‘Xi’ in naming the omicron variant — here’s why Russia investigating Netflix over displays of ‘gay propaganda’ ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ hosts suggest new variant meant to distract from Biden’s struggles NIH director says vaccines ‘best way to protect’ against omicron What you should know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus White House scrambles for safety on holiday parties To address China’s coal emissions, the US could use a little help from its friends Belarus president accuses Lithuanian authorities of dumping dead migrants at border Nissan investing nearly $18B on electric vehicle batteries First female Swedish prime minister elected again after resignation Biden says ‘lockdowns’ not needed to curb coronavirus variant Female passenger attacks two flight attendants on Spirit flight, authorities say The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden’s message on the ‘omicron’ variant Jury selected in Ghislaine Maxwell trial Build Back Better delivers results for home care workers American dancer and spy who was world’s first Black superstar gets ultimate honor in Paris Biden: Omicron coronavirus variant ’cause for concern, not a cause for panic’ Iran: ‘No way’ to return to nuclear deal without lifting of sanctions Russian military says it test-fired hypersonic missile Treasury redirecting rental assistance funds to address backlogs China’s Xi offering another 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to African nations Fauci warns new variant will ‘spread widely’ Stacey Abrams nominated to board of solar energy firm Could omicron be the trigger that bursts asset price and credit bubbles? South African scientists give first reports on new omicron variant Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the economy NBA star on COVID-19 battle: ‘I really thought I wasn’t going to make it’ Lindsay Lohan announces engagement The aftermath of racially charged trials brings lessons and warnings Spokesman: Claims that Prince Charles asked about skin tone of Harry and Meghan’s children is ‘fiction’ Dutch police arrest couple who left quarantine Trump’s White House doctor calls omicron a midterm elections trick Miss Universe contestant tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel 21-year-old Kansas state lawmaker arrested for second time in a month Post-Thanksgiving air traffic easily hits pandemic high Facebook whistleblower to testify at House hearing Jack Dorsey announces resignation from Twitter Strengthening America’s Healthcare System Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing The serious and growing danger of vigilantism Pfizer CEO has ‘high level of confidence’ COVID-19 pill will be effective against omicron Rep. Suozzi to run for New York governor Barbados cutting ties with Queen Elizabeth, becoming republic at midnight Family looking for answers after UNLV student died in fraternity’s ‘fight night’ event Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on omicron variant Prosecutors say Bannon seeking to ‘try this case in the media’ Paul as Frodo: The Beatles wanted to make ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movie, director Peter Jackson reveals Time to think beyond the vax? Reflections from a COVID-stricken doc Rising: November 29, 2021 Paul, Cruz fire back after Fauci says criticism of him is ‘dangerous’ Fauci says he ‘absolutely’ favors 9/11-style commission on America’s COVID-19 response Omicron is already global, tests for international flights are far better than African travel ban Twitter’s Dorsey planning to step down as CEO: report Fauci says possible fifth wave of COVID-19 in US ‘depends on what we do’ in next weeks and months Moderna CEO says it’ll take months to develop, ship coronavirus vaccine targeting omicron variant Trust in science and scientists grows amid pandemic Stocks rebound after omicron emergence shook market Police investigating antisemitic fliers left at homes in Beverly Hills Doctor who discovered omicron explains the symptoms to watch out for The opioid crackdown leaves chronic pain patients in limbo Canada tapping reserve maple syrup supply amid shortage Jill Biden unveils traditional White House holiday décor Taiwan says it is capable of responding to repeated Chinese military missions Switzerland, Scotland report omicron cases ‘Simpsons’ Tiananmen Square episode missing from Disney+ launch in Hong Kong 13 omicron cases detected in Portuguese pro soccer team Vaccine picked as Merriam-Webster word of the year Buttigieg: Families who buy electric vehicles ‘never have to worry about gas prices again’ Is Ukraine Putin’s Taiwan? WHO: Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk Reviving urban economies by returning to the office: The case of the nation’s capital The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to update Americans on omicron; Congress back This week: Congress starts year-end legislative sprint Juan Williams: Congress is blind to nation’s gun plague No deal in sight as Congress nears debt limit deadline Supreme Court to hear landmark abortion case this week Winsome Sears to begin historic new chapter as Virginia lt. governor