The Hill Articles: November 3, 2021

Advocates express tempered optimism for Dems’ drug pricing deal Democrats hit panic button after Virginia collapse Lawyer says Ghislaine Maxwell’s jail conditions rival Hannibal Lecter WHO approves use of India’s Covaxin in boost to global vaccine campaign Alec Baldwin posts message defending conditions on ‘Rust’ set Meghan Markle personally called GOP senators to push paid leave: report Manchin says he won’t vote to overrule Senate parliamentarian Drop in US life expectancy second highest among wealthy countries: study Carville blames ‘stupid wokeness’ for Democratic losses Blacklisting of NSO Group shakes up spyware debate US envoy to visit Ethiopia in effort to de-escalate ‘dire’ civil conflict Defense & National Security DOJ seeks nearly four-year sentence for ex-MMA fighter who punched officer on Jan. 6 Black Lives Matter activist ousts incumbent in Des Moines City Council race Britney Spears slams mom over conservatorship: ‘She secretly ruined my life’ ICC prosecutor says he will open Venezuela crimes against humanity case COP26 criticized for its environmentally unfriendly menu On The Money — Presented by Citi — Pelosi plays hardball with Manchin Trump, Jan. 6 panel lawyers head to court in executive privilege fight Shrinking the role of government is needed to get the economy back on track Democrats press DOJ to prosecute unruly air passengers Overnight Health Care — Biden urges parents to vaccinate children A day dedicated to celebrating Black-owned restaurants House outlines immigration provisions in latest Build Back Better package Student organizer in Hong Kong found guilty of secession Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Biden official defends ‘carrots’-based approach Facebook, Instagram messaging features suffer outage Murphy narrowly wins reelection in New Jersey governor’s race Democrats take on Manchin, make renewed push for family leave 18 countries commit to coal phase out The end of hurricane season is not the end of climate disaster season In sensational claim, lawyer says live round may have been intentionally planted in Alec Baldwin shooting Democrats fear Virginia is precursor to House drubbing Alabama moves toward removing racist language from Constitution Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Delta — Louisiana governor visits massive wood-burning plant Republicans look to education as winning issue after Virginia successes Hillicon Valley — US blacklists groups tied to cybersurveillance Reality star Jazz Jennings opens up about mental health and weight gain in new season California man sacrificed himself by letting go of zip line to save woman Pelosi presses ahead on vote without Manchin buy-in Jay-Z is hosting a job fair at ‘the world’s most famous arena’ Children with prior COVID-19 infection should still be vaccinated, CDC director says House, Senate Democrats offer different approaches on SALT Durbin calls for investigation into Chicago shelter for Afghan children Framing our future beyond the climate crisis California teacher disciplined for rant laced with Hunter Biden conspiracies Ohio lawmakers introduce abortion bill that goes further than Texas law Getting a flu shot can lower your risk for heart problems Republican Jason Miyares wins Virginia AG race California college allowing homeless students to sleep in parked cars Nearly 8,500 airmen are unvaccinated as deadline passes Biden says his economic agenda ‘should have passed before Election Day’ Veterans are united on wanting accountability for the war in Afghanistan  Biden urges parents to vaccinate their eligible children Google pursuing Pentagon cloud computing contract: report Biden denies plan to pay separated migrant families up to $450K Judge orders Jan. 6 defendant with cancer freed after ‘deplorable’ conditions found at DC jail Atlanta fans celebrate with cheer many consider racist Iran to rejoin nuclear talks on Nov. 29 Democrats point fingers after Virginia defeat Get 15% off this excellent remote for your AppleTV as part of this Pre-Black Friday Sale Powerful language project urges world leaders to rethink connections to the Earth Key Georgia election official to resign amid 2020 backlash Harris congratulates Youngkin on governor’s win in Virginia Marjorie Taylor Greene fined almost $50k for defying mask mandate, vows to keep going 2022 Boston Marathon runners must be fully vaccinated Ocasio-Cortez applauds Merkley for opposing Rahm Emanuel’s nomination Schumer hints at filibuster reform after GOP blocks voting rights bill How the world can stop the radicalization of innocents in Syria New study finds large whales eat much more than we thought — and are even more important to the environment Lady Gaga says she wore bulletproof dress to Biden inauguration Ford to mandate vaccine for most salaried employees Pentagon review finds no criminal negligence in Afghan drone strike Fox News tops election night ratings Microsoft is developing its own version of the metaverse DoorDash adding security features in effort to protect drivers Experts say the first wars over climate are already starting to happen Top cyber official reports ‘decrease’ in Russian cyberattacks against US groups Russian regions extend stay-at-home week to curb coronavirus Watch live: Biden discusses COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11 Detroit voters back committee to study reparations Los Angeles mayor Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19 Boeing has ‘more to work to do’ after fatal crashes says FAA head Remote control: Who’s in charge of your media life? CDC ‘not examining’ changing definition of fully vaccinated, director says Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill NJ state Senate president trailing Republican truck driver who spent $153 on campaign UK citizen charged in alleged cryptocurrency theft scheme Evers, Johnson see lagging approval in Wisconsin: poll Judge: Trial on sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew likely late next year Los Angeles County approves $2.5M settlement with two families over graphic photos from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash Study blames record European heat on humans Jacob Frey reelected as Minneapolis mayor in wake of George Floyd protests Protecting the freedom to vote should be a bipartisan issue Shiba Inu behind doge meme, cryptocurrency icon turns 16 GOP leader says Republicans could flip 60 seats next year Maine voters reject $950M transmission line for hydropower imports from Canada US journalist denied bail in Myanmar Human rights group pulls hijab campaign tweets after backlash in France Kentucky college president fired amid sexual assault claims Biden administration formally ends ‘metering’ policy at US-Mexico border DeSantis floats formation of police force to crack down on election crimes Toyota announces its first ‘beyond Zero’ electric vehicle Massive new marine reserves will protect whales, sharks and turtles from fishing fleets Who benefits from Democrats’ infrastructure and spending package? Not average Americans Menendez criticizes SALT cap proposal under consideration for spending bill Environmental activists demand Biden declare climate emergency Cruz, Menendez spar at Senate Foreign Relations hearing on Egypt Federal Reserve announces tapering of bond purchases Tesla makes electric cars available to Uber drivers in London Bernie Sanders ‘friends’ Big Tech’s efforts to import cheaper foreign labor Greta Thunberg pledges to ‘go net-zero on swear words’ China expanding nuclear arsenal faster than expected: Pentagon report Police say Colombia gang has network spanning 28 countries What America’s Thinking: November 3, 2021 Ex-MLB manager Valentine hints at election irregularities after mayoral loss Medical glove company head accused of fraud in Thailand Milley: US ‘absolutely’ could defend Taiwan from China Scientists fear animals could harbor coronavirus and then pass it back to humans Democrats must stop their infighting — and four other lessons from the 2021 elections Bezos offered Tom Hanks a ride on Blue Origin space rocket Manchin doubles down as House puts paid leave in spending bill Recall effort over masks fails to remove Missouri mayor GAO: State had ‘inconsistent’ pricing for COVID-19 repatriation flights Voting machine company Smartmatic sues OAN, Newsmax over election claims Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19 Watch Live: White House holds briefing on COVID-19 response Anti-Semitism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it matters Democrats feel new urgency on Biden agenda after Virginia rout Unvaccinated Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19: Report Austin voters reject ballot measure to hire more police officers The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Election Night Millions consuming ‘invisible toxic cocktail’ of cancer-linked chemicals: study Least Developed Countries call for large emitters to step up World Economic Forum event in China postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak Ending malaria once and for all requires more than a vaccine 5 California colleges, universities among 10 recognized for increasing college completion rate among Latino students Friend testifies Rittenhouse was ‘freaking out’ after shooting Manchin: Virginia results validate concerns over spending package Braves general manager misses World Series win after positive COVID-19 test Van Jones: Glenn Youngkin represents ‘delta variant of Trumpism’ Women under 35 face higher risk of breast cancer spreading Hypersonic missiles to be delivered to Russian navy in 2022, Putin says Raiders release player following deadly vehicle accident Supreme Court seems wary of NY gun limits Private payrolls added 571K in October, beating expectations Suicide rates drop for second straight year Court suspends sale of alleged Auschwitz tattoo kit Ohio governor cancels appearances after coronavirus exposure 56 new contaminants were just found in America’s tap water — including pesticides and radioactive material Emanuel nomination advances despite Democratic opposition Progressives weaponize pandemic response to subvert national sovereignty Texas approves constitutional amendment barring state from limiting religious services Kremlin dismisses Biden criticism at climate summit Democrats press Bureau of Prisons director over staffing shortages Man gets jail sentence for racist post targeting soccer players Iran claims it blocked US attempt to detain oil tanker UAW rejects second offer to end John Deere strike Voters approve earlier closings for South Beach bars National security and the climate frontlines Commerce Department blacklists four groups linked to cyber surveillance operations Granholm defends incentives-based approach to climate in reconciliation CVS, Walgreens now accepting COVID-19 vaccination appointments for kids 5-11 Maine voters pass first ‘right to food’ amendment in US Most young adults who died in 2019 were male, report finds Walrus found sleeping on submarine hundreds of miles south of natural habitat European delegation makes first official visit to Taiwan Attorney for ‘Rust’ armorer floats sabotage in fatal shooting Fired Apple employee files labor charge alleging retaliation Chinese tennis star accuses former top leader of sexual assault Republican optimism soars over Democratic debacle Federal judge in Texas rules in favor of religious businesses over LGBTQ discrimination claims Cities across US elect their first Black mayors House Democrats put paid family leave back into bill Boston elects its first woman and Asian American as mayor Tesla recalls nearly 12,000 US vehicles over serious issue Trump: Youngkin ‘would have lost by 15 points without MAGA’ Hoyer introduces $9B bill bolstering Biden’s deforestation vow at COP26 Biden’s SCOTUS commission pushes back release of final report No more kicking the can down the road on free community college Climate summit president: Developed countries will ‘likely’ commit more than $500 billion in climate finance Rising: November 3, 2021 Alaska Airlines getting rid of plastic bottles, cups Hundreds of QAnon supporters gather in Dallas expecting return of JFK Jr. Blizzard Entertainment co-leader stepping down amid suit Immunocompromised people may get less protection from mRNA vaccines: CDC Federal agencies ordered to patch hundreds of vulnerabilities New York Times adds 455K subscriptions in latest quarter How candidates of color made history last night UN notes ‘extreme brutality’ in Ethiopia’s war Merkley says he won’t support Rahm Emanuel’s ambassador nomination Youngkin shocker shows Trump isn’t needed to win McAuliffe concedes Virginia governor’s race to Youngkin Opioid makers win major victory in California trial France: Australia leaking Macron texts a ‘new low’ Conservative Republican: Youngkin win shows GOP must become ‘party of parents’ Is Joe Manchin positioning for a presidential run? Watch live: FBI, Homeland Security officials testify on domestic terrorism Republicans to challenge Biden vaccine mandate On The Trail: Revenge of the swing voter Pelosi, House Democrats raise record $5.2M for campaign arm at DC fundraiser Biden and progressives lead Democrats into the wilderness Ukraine: 90,000 Russian troops left near border following military exercise House GOP campaign arm expands target list after brutal night for Dems China, Russia pressure UN Security Council to lift North Korea sanctions Yankee Doodling the media: How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became a rallying cry against news bias Two children given adult vaccines at Texas Halloween event Webb: Republican. McDonald’s CEO: Texts about slain children in Chicago lacked ‘compassion and empathy’ The Federal Reserve’s ethics scandal is not resolved Iran: Nuclear talks doomed without Biden guarantee Zillow laying off one-quarter of its staff Trump surgeon general says he plans to vaccinate 11-year-old as soon as possible Mellman: Election lessons Americans’ outlook on pandemic improves as delta wave wanes: Gallup Cincinnati elects Aftab Pureval as city’s first Asian Pacific mayor Joe Manchin and the blue-collar exodus Budowsky: Pass the bills, and Biden can address Glasgow next week Data-driven mask policies are a smart approach to managing the pandemic The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Political earthquake rocks Virginia; New Jersey too close to call Biden eyes Western front to China in EU tariff agreement Foreign automakers mount push against EV tax credit FDNY ‘sickout’ intensifies drama over vaccine mandate Psaki news underscores risks and safety protocols for Biden Parnell allegations roil GOP bid to keep Pennsylvania Senate seat Lobbying world Republicans poised to sweep Virginia, stunning Democrats Five takeaways from a grim night for Democrats Republican Winsome Sears wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race Murphy holds slim lead in New Jersey with race too close to call Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race