The Hill Articles: October 13, 2021

Sinema fundraising in Europe as reconciliation talks ‘ongoing’: report ‘Black Panther 2’ actress denies reports she shared anti-vaccine views on set Chile’s opposition moves to oust president over Pandora Papers revelations Australia’s Victoria records country’s highest COVID-19 case count yet Tim Scott takes in $8.3 million in third quarter Mexico urges more US investment in Central America to stem migration flows Trump calls into Take Back Virginia Rally to hype Youngkin North Korea cites Netflix hit ‘Squid Game’ in scathing critique of South Korea Kenyan world-record runner found dead; husband a suspect Arkansas governor allows COVID-19 vaccine mandate opt-out bill to become law Star gymnasts call on Congress to dissolve US Olympics board Overnight Defense & National Security — Partisan extremism poses ‘growing problem’ among veterans Graham says Brazilian immigrants arriving at border ‘wearing designer clothes and Gucci bags’ On The Money — Chains you can’t believe in: Biden tackles supply snarls ‘Shameless’ actor Ricarlo Flanagan dies several weeks after contracting COVID-19 Judge rules Maine can bar religious exemptions to health care vaccine mandate Seizing a once in a lifetime opportunity to end homelessness in the US Warren: Billionaires who ‘have enough money to shoot themselves into space’ will pay for reconciliation bill Overnight Health Care — Presented by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing — NIH study finds mix-and-match boosters effective House hearing on extremist recruitment of veterans highlights partisan divide Clean energy industry has come a long way since Solyndra bankruptcy White House formally rejects Trump claim of executive privilege over Jan. 6 docs WHO honors Henrietta Lacks, Black woman who became ‘immortal’ through cell line Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by ExxonMobil — Oil execs expected to answer Oversight questions Facebook, YouTube pledge to fight antisemitism Hillicon Valley — Presented by LookingGlass — World leaders call for enhanced cooperation to fight wave of ransomware attacks North Korean showcases shirtless soldiers lying on broken glass, smashing bricks on head It’s past time to abolish punitive damages White House scrambles to avert supply chain crisis South Carolina Supreme Court OKs McMaster ending COVID-19 unemployment ‘Hamilton’ actor claims they were fired after requesting gender-neutral dressing room Judge says Baltimore can’t block Catholic media group’s rally Who is afraid of the EU’s carbon border adjustment plan? NHL says only 4 players left who have not been vaccinated Study finds ‘mixing and matching’ boosters safe, but Moderna, Pfizer are best Louisiana trooper who spoke out about police brutality is fired Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Jeffrey Clark, backer of Trump efforts at DOJ Trump to call into rally featuring Virginia GOP figures Defund the vaccine mandate Federal Reserve officials concerned inflation could last longer ‘than they currently assumed’ Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Altria — We’re falling behind in race for net zero, key energy agency says Johns Hopkins to launch degree program in cybersecurity and policy More than 200 women, transgender inmates to be transferred from Rikers Island DOJ probing treatment of juveniles at Texas facilities We deserve a future without oil spills Lawmakers, security experts call for beefing up cybersecurity Fewer than 4 in 10 say US is on right track: poll How the world’s most famous watch company is helping save the oceans Pentagon’s director of foreign weapons sale resigns Five people killed in bow and arrow attack in Norway Herschel Walker calls off fundraiser with woman who had swastika in Twitter profile White House asking companies for help lowering gas prices: report To lead in AI, the US needs a dedicated workforce policy Father arrested after toddler finds gun, fatally shoots his mother on Zoom call Overdose deaths hit record high: CDC data Transgender Netflix staffers plan walkout in protest of Dave Chappelle special CEO says 30K Volkswagen jobs could be lost in shift to EVs: report Politics 101: Why Virginia’s election is a national bellwether Biden threatens to call out companies that don’t help end supply bottlenecks Former Rep. Dale Kildee dies at 92 Lake Tahoe sinks to four-year low amid California drought Thiel backing Trump-supported challenger to Cheney: report Alabama using COVID funds to build new prisons — is that Biden’s vision? Black Americans incarcerated at nearly five times rate of white Americans: research Jan. 6 panel interviews Rosen, eyes subpoena for Clark amid focus on Trump efforts at DOJ Southwest operations restored after spate of cancellations White House weighing steps to address gas shortages Coachella, Stagecoach now won’t require proof of vaccinations Capitol Police mandating vaccines for Dignitary Protection Division agents: report Archbishop says Catholic troops should be able to reject vaccines on religious grounds To Win 2022: Go big on reconciliation and invest in Latinx voters Judge tosses out suit seeking to examine absentee ballots in Georgia Columbus statue defaced for second time Woman who called Jan. 6 ‘best f—ing day ever’ sentenced to jail COVID-19 cases, deaths fall across the globe: WHO Flake donating unused campaign funds to Arizona nonprofit focused on elections: report Pope says former Pope performed a miracle, almost qualifying him as a saint Couric says she edited Ginsburg interview to ‘protect’ justice from criticism Biden administration planning massive expansion of offshore wind farms More than one-third of eligible seniors have received boosters, White House says Sanders blaming spending bill delay on corporate lobbying Biden official warns Moderna to ‘step up’ on vaccine doses for the world FDA report finds J&J COVID-19 booster beneficial, despite limited data A dangerously distracted Pentagon Regulators must act to protect financial system from climate risk: report Demings outraises Rubio with $8.4 million haul White House tells states to prepare plans to vaccinate kids in coming weeks Trump holds 35-point leads over DeSantis, Pence in new poll Jane Fonda to push for end to offshore oil drilling in California World leaders call for enhanced cooperation to fight escalating wave of ransomware attacks McCarthy raises nearly $60M so far this year Could the Australian submarine deal reenergize EU/China relations? California wildfire swells in size, jumps four-lane highway Apple again warns of security risks to sideloading Iranian arrested in scheme to import heroin to US At least 90,000 COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable: KFF analysis UN begins Ebola vaccination effort in Congo Mississippi auditor wants Favre to repay $800K or face civil lawsuit Wildfire blazes near Reagan Ranch Smarkets betting site makes Trump favorite in 2024 An immigration ‘systems approach’ matters deeply to US national interests US, Israel, UAE discussing ‘other options’ if diplomacy fails with Iran Congressional approval slips to 27 percent in new poll 3 in 4 Democrats support larger social spending bill over scaled-back package: poll Facebook increasing protections for activists, journalists against harassment Scientists name ancient sea creature after heavy metal legend Tony Iommi Nonprofit founder launches bid to replace Rep. Kind in Wisconsin Payments to Social Security recipients to jump by largest amount since the 1980s Five best Shatner-in-space memes Democrats call on White House to explore sharing Moderna technology abroad Judge holds DC corrections officials in contempt over treatment of Jan. 6 defendant The Hill’s 12:30 Report – The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations – 90-year-old ‘Star Trek’ actor describes space visit Scandal of topless NFL cheerleader photos reignited by fall of disgraced coach Jon Gruden Emotional Shatner reflects on space trip: ‘Everybody in the world needs to do this’ More than 800 Boston city workers suspended over vaccine mandate Biden approval at 50 percent in CNN poll A defense for Facebook and global free speech Moccasin maker apologizes for profits from Native culture Chicago police union chief calls on officers to defy vaccine order Distance runner Mary Cain sues former coach, Nike for alleged abuse Watch live: Biden speaks on global supply chain bottleneck NHTSA questions Tesla over lack of recall notice in software update Supreme Court signals willingness to reinstate marathon bomber death sentence Judge: Request for Tucker Carlson personnel files is ‘intrusive’ Hollywood production workers union says strike could begin Monday Obama to stump for Murphy in New Jersey governor’s race Wokesters or felons: Whom would you hire? Watch live: White House press briefing Dutch prime minister: Royals can marry same-sex partners and keep seat on throne Experts warn there’s an alarming surge in shootings of American children and teens US Chamber targets more House Democrats with ads opposing $3.5T bill EPA may increase reporting requirements for carcinogen used in plastic sterilization British environment agency issues grim warning on climate Saudis accused of ‘sportswashing’ with Newcastle United purchase US overtakes China as largest bitcoin mining center Texas man charged with threatening prominent vaccine advocate Puerto Rico lifting pandemic curfew, alcohol sales ban What New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest tells us about the political landscape McConnell-aligned group targeting Kelly, Cortez Masto and Hassan with $10M ad campaign Warren’s ransomware bill victimizes targets to collect data Scientists say mysterious radio waves are coming from the center of the Milky Way Social Security benefits increasing almost 6 percent next year High school soccer coach apologizes after his player scores 16 goals in one half Dwayne Johnson won’t rule out presidential bid Shatner lifts off into space Tampa Bay Buccaneers remove Gruden from team’s ‘Ring of Honor’ Putin: US partly to blame for European gas shortages Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Netflix lifts employee suspension amid Dave Chappelle controversy Russian population decline largest ever recorded We cannot miss this big moment for national service Rising: October 13, 2021 Snapchat not working for tens of thousands around the world New York Times launches ‘Newsroom Culture and Careers department’ Rolling Stones self-censoring one of their most popular songs Delta says 90 percent of employees are vaccinated without mandate Rubio rakes in $6 million for reelection bid in latest fundraising quarter Webcam shows 5 cheetah cubs just born at Smithsonian Biology Institute Israeli minister on reopening of US Consulate to serve Palestinians in Jerusalem: ‘No way’ More shooting fatalities, injuries already reported in Seattle area than in 2020 California experiences its driest summer since 1895 FDA guidance calls for voluntary salt reduction in food supply Over 100 nations pledge rapid action on biodiversity Democrats explained: Mandaters gonna mandate House Oversight Committee expects big oil executives to testify this month DC Council member plans to challenge Bowser for mayor ESPN’s Schefter faces criticism over sending story to NFL exec Security video shows man grabbing toddler from grandmother in NYC Vice President Harris slams ‘shameful past’ of Columbus Day Port of Los Angeles to move to 24/7 service to address supply chain bottlenecks Students protest after others kneel during Spanish-language song at homecoming Achieving equity through mediocrity: Why elimination of gifted programs should worry us all Watch live: William Shatner, crew launch into space More than half of Bay Area residents plan to leave permanently: poll GOP flips Iowa state House seat Josh Shapiro officially launches Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ action to protect peace Star Trek captain William Shatner will blast off into space today Political costumes fall out of favor this Halloween Coming soon: Biden’s full-blown recession Coach denies claim NFL pressured him to draft gay player Boeing says unvaccinated workers face termination International Energy Agency: Nations need to ‘give a clear and unmistakable signal’ of clean energy commitment Consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in September, up 5.4 percent over last year WHO announces new team to study coronavirus origins How federal agencies can protect against climate threats Harvard moving summer language program from China to Taiwan Amateur hour: Pete Buttigieg’s inexperience exposed as supply chain breaks down NFL won’t be releasing more from investigation after Gruden resignation, spokesman says Mellman: Understanding Democrats’ present and past in polling McAuliffe: Leaders of both parties need to ‘get their act together’ Walgreens closing more stores in San Francisco due to organized theft Federal investments are needed to address drought in the West Pavlich: DOJ’s outrageous assault on parents Budowsky: President Biden must oppose filibusters to defend democracy Why not defer individual jail sentences? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – New front in mandate wars; debt bill heads to Biden GOP leader’s remarks on Fox underscore Trump’s power Democrats struggle to gain steam on Biden spending plan Expats plead with US to deliver COVID-19 vaccines Schools become crucial battleground heading into midterms Pelosi enters pivotal stretch on Biden agenda More than 100K workers threaten strikes as unions flex muscles Erin Brockovich and the people’s agenda Court fight over Texas abortion restriction tests limits of state laws Lobbying world Collectives seek to lower cost of renewable energy, offer choice at local level McConnell gets GOP wake-up call White House: Walmart, FedEx, UPS to go 24/7 to address supply bottlenecks Russia excluded from virtual White House meeting on ransomware