The Hill Articles: November 4, 2021

White House asking Senate Democrats to meet with Powell this month: report Biden admin, troubled vaccine contractor terminate contract Newsom joins corrections department in appealing prison vaccine mandate House Democrats modify SALT provision in spending bill House sets up Friday votes for Biden agenda Dozens killed in Niger attack House leaders make last-minute change on drug pricing after dispute Aide who traveled with Biden to Europe tests positive for COVID-19: reports Matt Taibbi says Democrats hurt by ‘elitist’ image in Virginia American tourists shelter during deadly shootout near Cancun resorts ‘Eternals’ release scrapped in several Gulf countries Republican Senators request military aid for Taiwan amid pressure from China Judge schedules Jan. 4 hearing in Prince Andrew sexual assault case Overnight Defense & National Security — A new plan to treat Marines ‘like human beings’ 40 House Democrats vote against resolution supporting Cuban protesters NBA to launch an investigation on Pheonix Suns workplace culture DeSantis vows to fight federal vaccine mandate: It’s ‘going down’ Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — US joins pledge to end overseas fossil funding The situation in Ethiopia is horrific, its continuation doesn’t have to be inexorable   Witnesses testify shooting victim made death threats, lunged for Rittenhouse’s gun Overnight Health Care — Biden unveils January vaccine deadline Accusations of racism and misogyny explode on NBA team We expect too much from Earth Hillicon Valley — TSA cyber mandates draw pushback State Dept. approves first major Saudi arms deal under Biden On The Money — Presented by Citi — Pelosi’s pressure cooker FBI documents detail broad probe into possible Saudi-9/11 ties DOJ sues Texas over new election overhaul Overwhelmingly white jury picked in Georgia for racially-charged trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing Former top aide claims Maryland governor backed controversial payout DeGette calls for ‘lean and mean’ health research agency to tackle diabetes Good Republicans in government may be democracy’s last hope More Democrats watch Fox News during prime time than CNN: data More than 100 Florida businesses, cities and schools defying Gov DeSantis despite risking big fines A comet thousands of years ago left a glassy landscape in South America Products available on Facebook Marketplace have been linked to the deaths of 121 children Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin loses months-long legal battle with NASA GOP lawmakers prepare for Glasgow trip Students expelled for the year over video mocking death of George Floyd Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Delta — An Ice Age plan to save Arctic permafrost The 0.3 percent investment — capable of making a difference in elder abuse prevention Save an extra 15% ahead of Black Friday on a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Nikki Haley calls for cognitive test for older politicians Sweden’s finance minister poised to become first female prime minister Manhattan DA convening grand jury to weigh potential charges against Trump Organization Jan. 6 panel has interviewed more than 150 people so far Tennessee teen sues over transgender sports ban Ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is the way to ensure peace Democratic leaders amp up pressure on holdouts of Biden agenda South Africa’s ruling party hits historic low in latest elections USS Connecticut’s leadership fired over submarine’s collision with undersea mountain World’s energy ministers to convene in Pittsburgh next year State Dept. offering $10 million reward to bring Colonial Pipeline hackers to justice Most Latinos say lighter skin tone makes it easier to get ahead: Pew survey Michigan is ending its tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products Workplaces should intentionally ‘weed in’ talented female leaders WHO chief urges countries to give vaccine boosters only to immunocompromised Business groups split over Biden vaccine-or-test mandate Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Seattle leaders in fatal protest zone shooting New study shows HPV vaccine slashed cervical cancer rates Two injured after clash between migrants, Mexico National Guard White House walks back Biden comments on migrant families payments Building back better — or leaving women behind? Senate confirms first Latino to lead Census Bureau House passes bill to prohibit age discrimination against job applicants Capitol Police dominate lawmakers in Congressional Football Game Extreme weather is a climate change inevitability; our responses shouldn’t worsen the problem Actress Dakota Johnson: Cancel culture is a ‘f—ing downer’ Industry pushes back on federal, congressional cybersecurity mandate efforts Trump DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark to testify before Jan. 6 panel Friday FAA refers 37 ‘most serious unruly-passenger cases’ to FBI San Francisco to require kids show proof of vaccination for indoor events For the first time, Rockefeller Christmas tree chosen from Maryland Sudan releases four jailed civilian ministers following military coup Atlanta mayor’s race advances to runoff Michigan removes sales tax on tampons, other menstrual products Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver accused of racism, misogyny: report Capitol rioter who said she’s ‘definitely’ not going to jail gets prison sentence Ben Shapiro’s media company sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate ADL, Jewish groups in rare move press Senate to ‘immediately’ consider antisemitism envoy You can rent Carrie Bradshaw’s ‘Sex and the City’ apartment on Airbnb Washington State Patrol replaces psychologist amid concerns about racial bias Christmas could come early for Joe Biden Progressives declare victory in spending bill fight Haaland: Reconciliation bill will pass but may ‘take a little bit more time’ NYC mayor-elect says he’ll take first three payments in bitcoin Former ‘Rust’ camera chief says armorer lawyer’s claim of sabotage is ‘dangerous’ Giveaway to Big Tech in Build Back Better will hurt American workers Kinzinger open to running for White House, Illinois governor Lawmakers call on Biden to revoke Wounded Knee Medals of Honor Marxism is the new false flag to plant upon critical race theory Major Facebook investor says company executives should face criminal charges HPV vaccine dramatically reduced cervical cancer rates: research Oxford scientists find gene that doubles the risk of respiratory failure from Covid-19 Judge rules against Bezos’s Blue Origin in suit over contract for lunar lander Democrats call on Biden to sanction climate change contributors Republican: Government should waive penalties on contractors hit by supply chain issues ‘Confederate’ leftists: Rewriting history for the Marxist lost cause Ocasio-Cortez: Virginia results show limits of ‘trying to run a fully 100% super-moderated campaign’ Emissions back to pre-pandemic levels, researchers say Biden speaks to Murphy, McAuliffe following gubernatorial elections Pope appoints a woman to No. 2 role in Vatican governorship Ocasio-Cortez: Passing both Biden bills ‘bare minimum’ for fighting inflation AT&T, Verizon postponing new 5G spectrum launch due to FAA concerns Youngkin meets with Northam: ‘Today was the beginning of a friendship’ Dwayne Johnson’s production company switching to rubber guns after tragedy on “Rust” set 97-year-old mayor reelected to four-year term in New Jersey Officials warn vaccine mandates could exacerbate truck driver shortage Missouri attorney general planning lawsuit over Biden vaccine mandate Conservative group targeting moderate Democrats on spending bill votes Bowser running for third term as DC mayor All 24 female senators press Biden on women’s rights in Afghanistan Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to shield Jan. 6 docs Detective: Shot fired before Rittenhouse began shooting US trade deficit hits record $80.9 billion Watch live: White House news briefing Too little and too late at the Fed The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Businesses’ post-holiday vaccine mandate Allen West admits to ‘flicking’ mask of person who confronted him Longtime NJ Senate president defeated by political rookie Jimmy Kimmel questions value of laughing at ‘terrible’ people What America’s Thinking: November 4, 2021 Rittenhouse juror dismissed over ‘joke’ about Jacob Blake shooting Senate confirms Thomas Nides as US ambassador to Israel The inflation tax is not only real, it’s massive Scientists say traditional medicine plant could be the natural ibuprofen—and treat cancer and diabetes Bill Gates warns world leaders to practice ‘germ games’ to prepare for bioterrorist attacks Pair of Kobe Bryant’s Nikes expected to auction for $38K North Carolina legislature approves new US House map Fauci blasts Paul for saying he is responsible for COVID pandemic Holder says he’s ‘concerned’ penalties for some Jan. 6 defendants not high enough Vax refusal: A uniform approach for those in military uniform Major abortion rights group names new president Suit alleges police ‘abandoned’ man during mental health crisis Misinformation about climate ‘increasing substantially’ on Facebook Which states are making real and timely progress on climate change? Iranians mark anniversary of US Embassy seizure Only a couple dozen unruly passenger cases sent to FBI: report Groups set goal of cutting tourism emissions in half by 2030 American city votes to decarbonize every single building House Democrats aim for Thursday vote on social spending package Top DOJ official predicting more arrests in crackdown on ransomware, cyber crime Joe Exotic reveals cancer diagnosis A handful of billionaires received stimulus checks during the height of the pandemic: analysis An acid test for the Roberts court Taiwan official says China has debated attacking islands it controls California reps target shipping backlog at ports with bipartisan legislation Assisted living providers sound the alarm over lack of COVID-19 aid Biden defends COVID-19 vaccination mandate for businesses JCT releases score for House social spending bill Marines shifting away from ‘replaceable force,’ general says Test score nosedive shows urgent need to get students back on track Newsmax pulls reporter who tweeted vaccine conspiracy theory off air Tesla, Hertz negotiating over how fast 100K EVs can be delivered: report Watch live: McCarthy news conference Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Oxford expert says 28 million years of human life were wiped out last year–and men were hardest hit Jobless claims fall to 269K, hitting new post-lockdown low Judge seats nearly all-white jury to hear Ahmaud Arbery case Manchin decries ‘hostile’ political environment Watch live: Fauci, Walensky testify on COVID-19 response World’s first approval of new COVID-19 pill happens in UK The US and NATO must counter Russia’s dominance in the Black Sea Rising: November 4, 2021 Steele dossier researcher indicted in Durham probe Anti-vaccine protests blamed for COVID-19 outbreak in Italian city More than 12 million invasive Asian fish removed from two US lakes Republicans press Milley over perceived progressive military agenda Group behind Golden Globes hires first chief diversity officer Buffalo mayor says reelection a rebuke of socialism, police defunding Former Chicago Blackhawks coach’s name marked out of Stanley Cup after sexual assault allegation US joins vow to block flow of tax funds to fossil fuel projects abroad Dwayne Johnson vows to never allow real guns on set again Our past pandemic investments are roadmaps to defeating COVID globally Moderna scales back vaccine sales projection for 2021 Immigration holdouts stage last-ditch effort to get green cards in reconciliation New York City aiding taxi drivers after hunger strike House GOP campaign chief to vulnerable Democrats: ‘Retire or lose’ NYC mayor-elect wants to ‘revisit’ vaccine mandate Missouri high school elects first male homecoming queen Prosperity comes from sustainable economic growth, not well-Intentioned redistribution   Manchin says Democrats ‘can’t go too far left’ Many of America’s Black youths cannot read or do math — and that imperils us all Fear of ‘Trump 2.0’ not enough for Dems to win, says ex-lawmaker Working Families Party’s Maurice Mitchell urges Democrats to rethink their campaign platforms in light of Virginia loss Health workers face Jan. 4 deadline for Biden vaccine mandate Vaccine mandate for businesses published, setting Jan. 4 deadline US passes grim milestone of 750,000 COVID-19 deaths State Department allowing some employees, family members to leave Ethiopia Record number of new COVID-19 infections reported in Germany What’s happening with China is not a new Cold War Just 12 percent in new poll rate public health issues like coronavirus a top national priority Top WHO official labels COVID-19 transmission rates in Europe a ‘grave concern’ UK conditionally authorizes Merck COVID-19 pill Biden administration, stakeholders to host interagency event on economic equity The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Democrats ask what went wrong on Election Day Republicans see Youngkin win as blueprint for midterms Tuesday election results raise questions about Biden agenda The Memo: Trump dinged by Youngkin win ‘An earthquake’: GOP rides high after Democrats’ Tuesday shellacking Progressives notch mixed success in mayoral races Facebook under pressure to curb climate misinformation Carper comes out in support of nixing filibuster on voting rights