The Hill Articles: November 30, 2021

CDC working to tighten testing requirement for international travelers Honduras elects democratic socialist as first female president Murphy criticizes anti-abortion lawmakers following Michigan school shooting Vegas police confirm they’re investigating R&B singer Trey Songz Team behind ‘Dr. Oz’ show ‘evaluating options’ after host launches Senate bid Senate nearing deal on defense bill after setback Hunger in Latin America and Caribbean reaches 15-year high: UN Oregon governor to call special session to approve renter protections Omar, Muslim Democrats decry Islamophobia amid death threats On The Money — Powell pivots as inflation rises Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — FDA advisers back first at-home COVID-19 pill LeBron James enters NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols Trump cheers CNN’s Cuomo suspension Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Manchin seeks ‘adjustments’ to spending plan Pence-linked group launches $800K ad campaign in West Virginia praising Manchin Finally, a legislative package only the Grinch would oppose  Biden will evaluate travel restrictions on southern Africa ‘week to week’ Overnight Defense & National Security — Austin mandates vaccine for Guardsmen New rulings halt Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors, health workers CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely Senators seek to curb counterfeit toys and goods sold online Head of North Carolina’s health department steps down Hillicon Valley — Amazon draws COVID scrutiny Pfizer requests authorization for booster shots in teens aged 16 and 17 Senators huddle on path forward for SALT deduction in spending bill Jan. 6 panel releases contempt report on Trump DOJ official ahead of censure vote Rudy Giuliani becomes grandfather after son welcomes child COVID-19 compounding root causes for mass migration to US: research Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Shipwreck sends waste thousands of miles Omicron case numbers will ‘change rapidly,’ Fauci says CDC expanding surveillance at four large U.S. airports to detect omicron variant Raffensperger talks with Jan. 6 committee about call with Trump: AJC Democrats push tax credits to bolster clean energy White House mulls whether frozen Afghan funds can pay 9/11 families: report Wisconsin Supreme Court hands win to GOP in key ruling on new congressional maps New variant raises questions about air travel mandates Rates of HIV infection in Black and Hispanic men are the same as 10 years ago: report Biden touts infrastructure bill in Minnesota swing district Maxwell accuser testifies the British socialite was present when Epstein abuse occurred NBA’s Enes Kanter: Americans criticizing their country should ‘keep their mouth shut’ Energy Department to seek feedback on voluntary nuclear waste facilities West Virginia voters overwhelmingly back paid leave proposal: poll Professor sparks outrage by saying women should be kept out of law, medicine and engineering careers Less than 2 percent of philanthropy goes toward our biggest threat — climate change FDA advisers narrowly endorse Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill South African virology expert says omicron could ‘outcompete’ delta Federal prosecutors seeking records of fundraising groups launched by Sidney Powell: report Police say FedEx driver dropped packages into ravine multiple times Minnesota task force to investigate violence against Black women and girls Biden to receive ‘regular updates’ about Michigan school shooting Vermont shatters previous record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Amazon accused of underreporting COVID-19 cases Sustain online anonymity and security with major Cyber Week savings on these VPN solutions Major fashion brands may be linked to Amazon deforestation: report Supreme Court must see through Mississippi’s fictitious claims Democrat pushes for pipeline reliability standards Austin orders all National Guard, Reserve troops to get COVID-19 vaccine or face loss of pay Gillibrand, bipartisan lawmakers push to keep military justice overhaul in NDAA The World Health Organization recommends those 60 years old and older postpone travel over omicron variant concerns Super athlete refuses vaccine, dies tragically September video shows Boebert made earlier comments suggesting Omar was a terrorist EU asks China for ‘verifiable proof’ that tennis star Peng Shuai is safe Attorney says ex-officer will testify at trial in Daunte Wright killing Mummy believed to be at least 800 years old unearthed in Peru Russia’s ultimatum: Will Ukraine negotiate peace or risk conflict? Death of UNLV student who died after amateur boxing match ruled homicide Meghan McCain calls for CNN to fire Cuomo Members of hacking group sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency Mace fires back at Greene: ‘Bat—- crazy’ McCarthy raised $400K after marathon speech Five reasons for concern about Democrats’ drug price control plan First openly transgender Miss USA contestant eliminated before round of 16 Watch live: Biden touts infrastructure bill in Minneapolis Schumer eyeing Build Back Better vote as soon as week of Dec. 13 BioNTech co-founder: Vaccinated unlikely to become seriously ill from omicron Venezuela Supreme Court bars opposition candidate amid vote count Teen at Philadelphia bus stop shot 18 times, killed German chancellor seeks nationwide vaccine mandate by February: reports House progressives urge Garland to intervene in ex-environmental lawyer Steven Donziger’s case Republican Philadelphia elections official targeted by Trump resigning Three dead, six wounded in Michigan school shooting The dual threats confronting Ukraine Arctic shift toward ‘rain-dominated reality’ could come decades earlier than expected: research Trump: McConnell must use debt limit to crush Biden agenda 55 percent of people are losing sleep over unvaccinated individuals Meta exec who co-founded Diem digital currency leaving the company Twitter no longer allowing users to share photos, videos of another person without permission El Chapo’s wife sentenced to three years after pleading guilty Court orders release of some redacted passages of Mueller report Menendez jabs State official over Colombian group’s terror designation How to Improve care for people living with dementia Yellen warns failure to deal with debt limit would ‘eviscerate’ economic recovery Texas medical center ordered to pay $4.5M for failing to properly guard dangerous medication Dr. Oz announces Pennsylvania Senate bid Rihanna named ‘hero of Barbados’ 1 killed, 2 rescued while canyoneering at Zion National Park Elon Musk warns SpaceX employees of bankruptcy risk if Starship engine production doesn’t increase: report Josh Duggar child pornography trial begins Tuesday Lululemon sues Peloton over alleged ‘copycat products’ Hate crimes motivated by race, gender, sexuality spike in Maine even as overall crime drops Biden names former Air Force acquisition head as top Pentagon weapons buyer COVID is teaching hard lessons on trade policy Dr. Oz expected to run for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican: reports Rare trees illegally cut down in New Mexico national monument Airbnb listing Xinjiang rentals on land owned by organization sanctioned by US: report Appeals court appears wary of Trump’s suit to block documents from Jan. 6 committee Appeals court reinstates California ban on large-capacity magazines Davis passes on bid for governor in Illinois, running for reelection to House Epstein pilot testifies Maxwell was ‘number two’ in operation Iran: All discussions during previous nuclear talks ‘subject to negotiations Biden considering Cordray for top Fed bank regulator role: report War games must yield honest results, or we risk wartime mistakes Family of young Astroworld victim rejects Travis Scott funeral offer CNBC host suggests nationwide vaccine mandate: ‘Have the military run it’ NRCC raises roughly $17 million at annual dinner featuring Trump Fans voice support for Elliot Page after Instagram selfie Michigan middle school teacher resigns after school told him to take down LGBTQ pride flag in classroom Lawyers trade fiery charges as controversial Jussie Smollett trial begins Pence calls for Roe v. Wade to be sent to ‘ash heap of history’ ahead of abortion ruling Dem leader calls on GOP to ‘cleanse’ itself after Boebert comments Man accused of using COVID relief funds to buy Lamborghini sentenced to nine years The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden favors vaccines, masks over lockdowns as omicron nears Auschwitz Museum, Jewish groups condemn Lara Logan’s Fauci comments US lifts terror designation on Colombia’s FARC, targets military offshoots Manchin working on ‘adjustments’ to energy policies in Biden spending plan Man who allegedly assaulted officers on Jan. 6 running for Texas House Your alphabet is dying as COVID is flying First NYC safe havens for drug use cleared to open, de Blasio says Far-right commentator joins presidential race in France Powell says Fed will consider faster taper amid surging inflation Blinken: Omicron underscores ‘none of us will be fully safe until everyone is’ Meadows reaches initial cooperation deal with Jan. 6 committee Biden signs four bills aimed at helping veterans Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team, health officials holds press briefing Biden global COVID-19 response coordinator steps down Bradley Cooper says he was held at knifepoint on NYC subway: ‘It was pretty insane’ Earth’s vast underground ‘circulatory system’ will be mapped for first time — and it’s made of fungi Home prices up 19 percent in past year Patent trolls kill startups, but the Biden administration has the power to help  New Miss USA crowned, headed to Miss Universe Pageant in Israel amid omicron variant fears Connor Roy may never be president, but Alan Ruck did drive in the motorcade Mnuchin and McConnell discuss debt limit during brief meeting Jury awards woman $2.1M after claiming she was falsely arrested at Walmart Cloudy with a chance of space debris: NASA tells astronauts to stay inside International Space Station China confident Winter Olympics will be held ‘as scheduled, smoothly and successfully’ Texas abortion ban foreshadows the potential fate of half the nation Scientist who helped identify omicron: ‘It’s more of a Frankenstein than others’ Sixth homicide charge filed against parade suspect Unvaccinated Greeks aged 60 and older to face fines Schumer: ‘Good conversation’ with McConnell on debt hike  CNN to review documents showing Chris Cuomo’s role advising brother Opioids more powerful than fentanyl found in DC as overdoses rise Former Olympian killed by gunfire in argument in Alabama NBC gives Joshua Johnson prime-time streaming show Religion and the perils of being comfortable Most employers already have or will require vaccinations for employees: survey Trevor Noah blasts African travel ban over omicron Lara Logan compares Fauci to Nazi doctor Hospitalizations up sharply in South African province where omicron variant detected NATO warns Russia any move on Ukraine would be costly mistake Watch live: Biden delivers remarks, signs bills for veterans Detectives raid Marilyn Manson home in West Hollywood: report Lawmakers who value votes of sportsmen and women need to address climate crisis Rising: November 30, 2021 Michigan hits new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations US Navy commander calls for more aircraft carriers in Pacific to dissuade China, Russia from conflict Boost your career with big Cyber Week savings on e-learning course bundles Moderna chief predicts vaccines could struggle against omicron Trump decries smash-and-grab robberies US warns Russia of ‘serious consequences’ in response to troop movements Beijing and Moscow need a strong demonstration of US and allied resolve Woods discusses difficult recovery in first post-accident presser German doctor administered his own homemade vaccine to 20K people Watch live: Yellen, Powell testify before Senate Banking Committee San Diego lawmakers pass vaccine mandate for city employees, police Oakland officials eye police expansion to confront violent crime increase Regeneron says its antibody treatment ‘may be’ less effective against omicron How expanded credit data can help tackle inequities Dozens of HBCU leaders pen letter to Senate in support of Biden spending bill Greene calls fellow Republican ‘trash’ of GOP conference Cyber Monday online sales drop for first time ever Noem sets South Dakota record for largest-ever fundraiser Can the ‘Summit for Democracy’ deliver for independent media? ‘I’m sure we have omicron here in the US’: What experts say we should do to fight dangerous new variant UK spy chief lists China, Russia, Iran as top threats More than 100 former members of Afghan security forces killed or missing: Human Rights Watch The unusual trials of Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes Watch live: FDA advisory committee meets to discuss COVID-19 antiviral pills Josephine Baker honored at France’s Pantheon American elections are getting less predictable; there’s a reason for that Jury selection set to begin in trial of officer charged in Daunte Wright death NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat Japan confirms first omicron case Why more than half a million 2020 election votes didn’t count British regulator tells Facebook owner to sell Giphy South African doctor treating omicron patients says vaccinated ‘so far have no complication’ Dutch authorities say omicron found in cases dating back 11 days Regulatory restrictions are making food supply chain disruptions worse Barbados becomes republic, cutting ties to Queen Elizabeth EU medical agency chief: Two weeks needed to study COVID-19 vaccines’ effectiveness on omicron Feehery: Why Democrats are now historically unpopular Press: For Trump endorsement: The more sordid, the better If you want your donation to make a bigger difference, give local Bottom line The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – The omicron threat and Biden’s plan to beat it Biden reconciliation bill faces Senate land mines Data for Progress’s next generation Congress’s goal in December: Avoid shutdown and default Boebert and Omar fight leaves GOP scrambling Interior report punts on climate costs Trump, Jan. 6 panel are set for Tuesday faceoff The Memo: Omicron poses huge threat to Biden presidency Pence: Supreme Court has chance to right ‘historic wrong’ with abortion ruling