The Hill Articles: October 1, 2021

Centrist Democrats go after Pelosi over delayed infrastructure vote: ‘Deeply regrettable’ Arizona Supreme Court to hear case on school mask ban Women’s soccer league commissioner resigns following abuse allegations DOJ orders federal prosecutors to improve cooperation with local authorities Alaska Airlines latest airline to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its employees Senate to try to pass 30-day highway bill Saturday after GOP objection J&J vaccine could be linked to another clotting condition: EU House passes 30-day surface transportation funding extension amid infrastructure stalemate Canadian fashion designer to be extradited to US to face sex trafficking, racketeering charges Progressives cheer, moderates groan as Biden visit caps chaotic week  Kavanaugh to participate in oral arguments remotely US official calls Haitian treatment of migrants an ‘injustice’ Defense & National Security — Chinese aggression ramps up Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Biden leaves meeting saying ‘it doesn’t matter’ when bill is passed The Memo: Progressives exult in new-found power Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Merck’s COVID-19 pill reduces hospitalization risks by half On The Money — Biden to Democrats: Come together After Congress struck out, Biden must go to bat on policing Judge questions if Capitol rioters are being treated fairly Democrats remaking America with taxpayer dollars Ozy Media shutting down Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month Maine aims to create first floating offshore wind project on federal waters Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — A Nobel for Greta Thunberg? Shooting at Houston school leaves school administrator wounded ND governor warns hospitals reaching capacity due to COVID-19 cases California travelers arrested for falsifying negative COVID-19 test results to visit Hawaii Political partisanship in transportation overshadows strong overall support for reform Photos of the Week: Congressional Baseball Game, ashen trees and a beach horse Women’s March holding first post-Trump event this weekend Miami mayoral candidate arrested, accused of impersonating police officer Supreme Court denies New York City teachers’ request to block vaccine mandate Steve Jobs’ daughter makes runway debut at Paris Fashion Week San Jose formally apologizes for history of racism against Chinese community: report Women who own small businesses are happier despite challenges: survey 3,700 DOT workers furloughed after Congress fails to extend highway funding FDA announces key panel meetings on Moderna, J&J boosters, vaccines for kids US passes 700,000 COVID-19 deaths Black immigrant groups file FOIA requests over treatment of Haitians Biden leaves meeting saying ‘it doesn’t matter’ when bill is passed US reaches 700,000 COVID-19 deaths 18-year-old woman on life support after shooting by high school officer Trump applies more pressure on Abbott to support Texas election audit The unseen problems in Afghanistan Google cancels plan to offer bank accounts to users Bass gets mayoral endorsement from former California senator Noem releases video addressing controversy over meeting with daughter, state official Wisconsin House speaker signs subpoenas in election audit Biden calls for international cooperation, but how to cooperate with China? Sinema in Arizona as Democrats try to get spending-infrastructure deal Foo Fighters to open Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Tennessee teen to be charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting classmate Two people killed in mid-air helicopter, plane collision in Arizona California will require COVID-19 vaccinations for schoolchildren Greenpeace ad asks if climate change is racist Biden ‘confident’ in the nation’s cybersecurity efforts as Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins Democratic lawmaker calls ‘live-leaker’ a schmuck and a coward A free press helps create a shared culture — authoritarians don’t like that Fox opens renovated bureau honoring Krauthammer, Snow 1 in 8 acres in California has burned in last decade How the US can build EV charging infrastructure that works Portland setting up villages for homeless with heat and electricity California to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for school kids after FDA approval Former environmental lawyer Steven Donziger sentenced to six months on contempt charges World Cup champs attack women’s soccer league after alleged sexual abuse by winning coach Phillips 66 says it will cut greenhouse emissions 30 percent by 2030 California #FreeBritney conservatorship bill becomes law Major airlines say employees must get vaccinated under federal law Neiman Marcus notifying 4.6M customers of data breach Americans should not turn away from the tragedy of education in Afghanistan Judge questions private enforcement of Texas abortion law Women’s soccer league calls off weekend games amid allegations of abuse Orlando high school crowns first transgender homecoming queen Biden visits Capitol with agenda in the balance Former state senator jumps into Missouri congressional race The US needs more women at the table. Technology can bring – and keep – them there Bombshell report says over 50% of police killings are not reported or wrongly classified Five Midwest states to collaborate on electric vehicle charging network New Petito video sheds new light on domestic dispute Labor, environmental groups in new ad press lawmakers for bigger package House Democrats to hold second meeting amid impasse New school year, new urgency to fight COVID-19 Former U.S. ambassador says there’s a ‘huge threat’ of China expanding its influence in Africa What America’s Thinking: October 1, 2021 Warming Arctic could spread nuclear waste, unknown viruses: report Biden health official defends efforts to boost rapid COVID-19 tests The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Dems push infrastructure vote another day amid infighting All Democrats must compromise to pass economic plans, just like 1993 Michigan shooting range temporarily closed after reports of bullets striking house Iconic ‘Winnie The Pooh’ bridge to go up for auction Abbott calls for Texas legislature to increase penalty for illegal voting China orders top energy companies to secure winter supplies at all costs: report Pat Robertson steps down as ‘700 Club’ host after 60 years Fauci: Results from Merck pill to treat COVID-19 ‘impressive’ The pandemic isn’t over, but vaccines can be a source of gratitude FDA should consult its advisory committee before vaccinating younger children Democrats preparing backup highways plan in case infrastructure bill stalls Taiwan scrambles aircraft after China sends 25 jets into air defense zone Louisiana health system to charge workers with unvaccinated spouses on insurance plan $200 Cybersecurity Summit Ocasio-Cortez says framework deal not enough for infrastructure vote  Better data will help us fight the next pandemic Biden approval rating slips to 50 percent in AP poll New York sees increase in health worker vaccinations following mandate Progressive Caucus chair wants Senate to vote on reconciliation before House votes on infrastructure Spanish island volcano blows open new fissure Yang in new book: Trump might have won in 2020 ‘if not for the coronavirus’ School board begs governor for protection from ‘onslaught’ of hostile protesters Climate activists arrested after blocking London’s Heathrow Airport Shakira attacked by wild boars, which are now rampaging in several European cities LIVE COVERAGE: Biden tries to unify divided House Clyburn receives award named for John Lewis at March on Washington Film Festival’s kickoff Japan’s Princess Mako to marry commoner fiance in October Why a Canada-China trade dispute was (almost) a gift to US biotech Improving Obesity Care Pacquiao officially files to make Philippines presidential bid Australia to lift COVID-19 travel ban for its vaccinated citizens next month Seven dead after fire at Romanian hospital Rising: October 1, 2021 Elon Musk’s war with Jeff Bezos heats up even more Watch live: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing Nigerian president to lift Twitter ban if certain conditions are met Grisham calls Kushner ‘Rasputin in a slim-fitting suit’ France (and Britain) should join the Quad Dog the Bounty Hunter getting ‘crazy’ number of tips on Brian Laundrie — but isn’t passing them to police Starting today, the US mail will be slowing down Global supply chain disruptions are spreading, and nobody knows what to do about it UK official: ‘It will take a number of weeks’ for fuel supply to return to normal Katie Couric defends Matt Lauer, says it felt ‘heartless to abandon’ him Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19, has no symptoms Transportation funding lapses after Pelosi pulls infrastructure vote Consumer spending rose as inflation held firm in August First COVID-19 pill succeeds in clinical trial, seeking emergency use authorization immediately Federal court orders FEC to rule on NRA shell entity campaign allegation Alex Jones found liable in two Sandy Hook cases Extremely rare orange lobster saved from grocery store Election denialists smacked down by Idaho secretary of state Leveling the playing field for recycled plastics Ocasio-Cortez blasts Texas abortion law defender: ‘Sometimes it takes years’ to recognize sexual assault Democrats back Hollywood crews threatening historic strike Carter, the longest living former president, celebrates 97th birthday More than half of police killings go unreported, study finds Merck says COVID-19 pill cuts risks in half, will seek emergency authorization As China opens up, the CCP doubles down on repression in Tibet and Xinjiang Under Biden, the US could fall further behind in the Arctic The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Alibaba – Democrats still at odds over Biden agenda Manchin throws down gauntlet with progressives Debt fight revives Democrats’ filibuster angst Schumer feels heat to get Manchin and Sinema on board Democrats grasping at straws on immigration Virginia polls hint at a dug-in electorate