The Hill Articles: November 8, 2021

Nicaragua’s Ortega set to win election amid international criticism Poll: Overwhelming majority say cancel culture has gone too far Private Israeli spyware found on phones of 6 Palestinian human rights activists Singapore to no longer offer free COVID-19 treatment to the unvaccinated Judge tosses part of DC AG’s suit against Trump inaugural committee Study links particular kind of fat, not amount, to higher stroke risk Two ex-Oklahoma officers convicted of murder for tasering man more than 50 times Rep. Gosar posts anime video showing him striking Biden, Ocasio-Cortez Overnight Defense & National Security — Pentagon works to evacuate US troops’ families Harmful legacy riders must stay out of the annual spending package Remington planning to invest $100M in Georgia gun factory, research facility Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Activists cry foul over COP26 draft 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste now in the ocean: research Here are the six latest Trump allies to be subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel JoJo Siwa on being an LGBTQ+ role model: ‘There is a lot of weight on my shoulders’ Hillicon Valley — US strikes back against Kaseya attackers Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — White House unshaken by mandate ruling Congress can’t discriminate against Puerto Rico residents just because they live there  Why flatlining COVID-19 cases might be good holiday news DHS streamlining process for Afghan evacuees resettling in US CIA director raised ‘serious’ concerns about Russia military actions during call with Putin: CNN Resolution calls for greater limitations on use of Hawaiian names on coffee These seven foods can help you get a good night’s sleep Agriculture is the solution to nutrition security Charge your iPhone 13 anytime with Pre-Black Friday savings on this powerful accessory Activists slam lack of fossil fuel pledges in COP26 draft Trump hits Christie after calls for GOP to move past 2020 election claims New international travel COVID-19 rules must be simplified Donald Trump makes dark suggestion about Alec Baldwin and fatal ‘Rust’ shooting Dallas police taking steps to remove information from public view Travis Scott to cover funeral expenses related to fatal concert Ye’s Yeezy Apparel to pay nearly $1M in consumer protection case Biden touts agenda while celebrating Milwaukee Bucks at the White House Beyond Astroworld, 4 other infamous deadly concert disasters in U.S. history On The Money — White House digs in on vaccine mandate The death rates from Covid in red America and blue America are growing further apart Howard Stern: ‘F—ing liar’ Aaron Rodgers should be out of the NFL Two of America’s biggest cities experimenting with direct payments to struggling families Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Altria — Obama pushes world to do more at COP26 Xi Jinping is about to cement his hold on power in China Democrats call on Education secretary to address ‘stealthing’ at federal level Ted Cruz wants Texas to secede if ‘things become hopeless’ in the US Angelina Jolie speaks out after her new blockbuster movie is banned in several countries Republican says GOP should block government funding over vaccine mandates Biden administration proposes rescinding Trump rule expanding religious exemptions Memorial for Pulse nightclub shooting victims set on fire Use infrastructure dollars to support our democracy Officer testifies neighbor ‘cornered’ Ahmaud Arbery before shooting State Farm, Aaron Rodgers maintaining ties amid vaccination controversy Former aide: Trump would ‘absolutely’ impose some form of autocracy in second term Obama blasts Trump for ‘active hostility toward climate science’ The US counts on Qatar to look out for its interests in the Middle East Ex-Clinton strategist: Va. results show Democrats ‘have gone too far to the left on key issues for educated suburban voters’ House Oversight calls on NFL to release full report on Washington Football Team Consumer inflation expectations reach new high: New York Fed survey ‘Autistic person’ and ‘person with autism’ are not one and the same Jan. 6 panel issues six new subpoenas for Eastman, top Trump aides Do we really want Facebook and Amazon to rule AI? Man shot by Rittenhouse says he was armed because he believes in gun rights Pennsylvania governor allowing school districts to modify, end mask mandate GOP Rep. Clyde racks up $15,500 in mask fines Pentagon taking steps to help US troops’ family members in Afghanistan Businesses offering raises and bonuses in frenzy for the holiday season There’s a clear economic solution to climate change: Losers must bribe winners Pediatrician unveils challenge to GOP’s Mace in South Carolina Supreme Court grapples with FBI bid to scuttle post-9/11 lawsuit White House: Move forward with mandate despite court freeze Pfizer may seek approval for boosters for all adults as early as this week: report Justice Department seizes $6 million as part of crackdown on hackers linked to Kaseya attack Jan. 6 accused rioter seeks asylum in Belarus State Farm backs ‘great ambassador’ Aaron Rodgers amid heavy criticism ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ is real Sesame Street’s Big Bird sparks COVID-19 controversy Business groups urge Biden to swiftly sign infrastructure bill Buttigieg says administration will keep fighting for family leave Poll shows just how far COVID-19 misinformation has traveled Financial corruption and a return to founding principles State lawmaker will miss anti-vaccine mandate rally — because he has COVID-19 Alec Baldwin calls for police to monitor weapons on film sets Murphy campaign calls on Ciattarelli to concede NJ governor election America’s Economic Recovery New LA mandate requires proof of vaccination for entry to most establishments The hidden costs of life without paid family medical leave Poll finds what employees really think about whistleblowing and office censorship Will ‘protected areas’ really be safe from immigration enforcement? Probably not Hawaii governor urges bolder climate action: Net zero is ‘not good enough’ Beijing labels US spying charge against Chinese citizen ‘pure fabrication’ Marjorie Taylor Greene points to ‘common ground’ between GOP, Nation of Islam Virtual Event: Mental Health and the Holidays Iraqi officials blaming Iran-backed militia for assassination attempt: report Trump to rally House Republicans as party turns eye to midterms Senate GOP campaign chief dodges when asked if Parnell is right candidate for job The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems await CBO score for social spending bill Fed’s Clarida says inflation on track to fade despite overshoot US worried about rise in ISIS-K attacks in Afghanistan, official says Regeneron says antibody cocktail cuts COVID-19 risk for up to eight months Walmart using driverless trucks in online grocery business Senior NIH expert pushes back on growing vaccine mandates WHO official: US should take notice of COVID-19 surge in Europe CEO says FedEx can meet holiday demand ‘assuming that we can get the employees’ Most in new poll say Biden isn’t paying attention to most important issues Bizarre new species of beaked whale discovered that lives 6,000 feet deep International coalition arrests hackers linked to thousands of ransomware attacks Why Iran can’t risk war Pope presses for dialogue instead of war in Ethiopia Polish officials say Belarus wants to create ‘major incident’ at border Watch live: White House spokesperson briefs reporters What America’s Thinking: November 8, 2021 Blinken: Repression, manipulation stripped Nicaragua elections of any ‘real significance’ NFL fires back at star QB Aaron Rodgers DeSantis officially files paperwork for reelection bid Critical race theory bans threaten First Amendment guarantees, free speech group says GOP digs in on blocking Biden diplomatic picks GOP schedules ‘Let’s go Brandon’ rally in Brandon, Vt. For a true comeback in Asia, Biden needs a proactive trade strategy McConnell: 2022 midterms will be ‘very good election for Republicans’ By shortchanging global education, we risk our future Alec Baldwin calls for police officers on film sets after ‘Rust’ shooting Fed Governor Quarles to step down, opening seat for Biden pick British Airways, Virgin Atlantic celebrate US reopening with synchronized takeoffs Canadian woman becomes first person diagnosed as suffering from ‘climate change’ Massive mountain of clothing in the desert is growing even bigger Republican governors mostly silent on infrastructure bill Elon Musk’s Twitter followers vote for him to sell 10% of Tesla stock Iran’s not feeling the pressure to change GOP rep who supported infrastructure bill: ‘These are the things people expect when they pay taxes’ Car wars between Elon Musk and Apple heat up Pastor tackles armed man during church service Guinness World Records called in for possible biggest potato in the world Obama says world ‘nowhere near’ done on climate action Latinos are the new swing voters: What are Democrats going to do about it? Rising: November 8, 2021 California law school dropping name of founder who profited from killings of Native Americans US opens doors to international travelers Travis Scott and Drake are being sued for deadly concert Biden’s other setback: OPEC+ ignores his plea for help Trump says he will ‘probably’ wait until after midterms to announce decision on White House bid GOP blaming Democrats for ‘chaos’ in new ad NYT reporters to publish book on pandemic, Jan. 6 Medicare beneficiaries must have the option to recover safely at home Hoyer endorses Jazz Lewis for Maryland House seat In SSI case, Supreme Court should extend a lifeline to Puerto Rico Massive gap found between nations’ reporting, actual emissions: analysis China building mockups resembling US Navy ships for possible target practice: report Watch live: Obama speaks at COP26 Clyburn endorses Wisconsin lieutenant governor for Senate Missing teenage girl rescued after flashing hand signal to passing motorist Is American democracy on life support? Germany sees highest infection rate since pandemic’s start Japan reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months COVID-19 cases worldwide pass 250M milestone Carrying forward Marie Curie’s legacy in the 21st century Terry Bradshaw knocks Aaron Rodgers: ‘You lied to everyone’ Criminal investigation launched into deaths at Houston festival Top Biden officials urging school administrators to help get students vaccinated Trump backed down from threat to leave Republican Party: book Pell Grant expansion actually hurts low-income students The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Did Democrats misread voters’ 2020 call for change? Juan Williams: Democrats must fight and win on the economy Harris heads to Paris amid healing US-France rift Senate GOP worries Trump could derail bid for majority Senators launch bipartisan Women in STEM Caucus