The Hill Articles: October 18, 2021

FDA mulling to allow ‘mix and match’ COVID-19 vaccine booster shots: report North Korea fires projectile into seas near Japan Trump goes after Cassidy after senator says he wouldn’t support him for president in 2024 Nick Rolovich fired as football coach at Washington State after refusing vaccine under state mandate NHL’s Evander Kane gets 21-game suspension for violating COVID-19 rules Jan. 6 panel lays out criminal contempt case against Bannon Civil rights groups sue in Texas over redrawn House district maps Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Democrats address reports that clean energy program will be axed Two House Democrats to retire ahead of challenging midterms Judge grants another sentencing delay to Gaetz associate, but says it will be his last DOJ says Guantanamo detainee can testify about his CIA torture Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Colin Powell’s death highlights risks for immunocompromised Senate Dems to propose narrowing scope of IRS reporting rule amid backlash Progressive coalition unveils ad to pressure Manchin on Biden spending plan US extends security pact with Georgia for six years On The Money — Democrats tee up Senate spending battles with GOP Manchin meets with Sanders, Jayapal amid spending stalemate The Senate confirmation process is broken — Senate Democrats can fix it US to skip Russia-organized talks on Afghanistan Biden to take part in CNN town hall in Baltimore Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Raytheon Technologies — Nation mourns Colin Powell America needs a climate plan compromise Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — Agencies sound alarm over ransomware targeting agriculture groups California project aims to bring back monarch butterflies New York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from City Hall The Memo: Powell ended up on losing side of GOP fight Senate Democrats ditch Hyde amendment for first time in decades State watchdog to launch review of Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal Trump discusses his deposition in Trump Tower protest case Inside the war between Tucker Carlson and Pete Buttigieg College towns say they plan to challenge mid-pandemic census results Amazon is hiring 150,000 people for the holidays Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ undergo mass sterilization Remembering Colin Powell Treasury to use extraordinary measures despite debt ceiling hike Gunmen kill at least 43 after storming market in Nigeria Judge approves Kanye’s name change to ‘Ye’ Psaki: ‘Range’ of proposals could help Biden meet climate goal Agencies say agriculture groups being targeted by BlackMatter ransomware Top US envoy to Afghanistan resigns Senate Democrats unveil remaining spending bills, teeing up clash with Republicans Facebook criticizes journalists for reporting on leaked docs about company Southwest Airlines debacle is symptomatic of bigger pandemic problems Celebs film video message to Netflix CEO ahead of Chappelle-releated walkout Trump sues Jan. 6 panel to block records Powell death leads to bipartisan outpouring of grief Wyoming lawmakers to hold special session on bills to counter vaccine mandates Haitian workers go on strike in wake of missionary kidnapping South Dakota GOP lawmakers summon two employees for Noem inquiry Cuba Gooding Jr. to go on trial in February over groping case Counterfeit overseas products sold online take a heavy toll on US businesses, consumers Democrats could abandon clean energy incentives — here’s how to save them Manchin on finishing agenda by Halloween: ‘I don’t know how that would happen’ Cam Newton says he’s vaccinated Democratic appropriations bills would increase environmental funding by $6B Paris Hilton to visit Capitol Hill to advocate for bill on children’s treatment centers President, first lady honor teachers at White House awards ceremony Woman accused of trying to set fire at Jewish school arrested in New York City Minnesota offers scholarships, gift cards as vaccine incentives for kids David Sirota: Rahm Emanuel made statements on health care, climate in line with firm paying him millions Labor historian: ‘Quitting is great, refusing these conditions is great but we also need to be getting organized’ Minnesota to offer $200 gift cards, scholarships as vaccine incentives to kids Chicago says unvaccinated police risk losing jobs, retirement benefits New Jersey reports taking in more than $1B in sports betting in September After Afghanistan, retaining human capital must be a top Defense priority Microsoft told Bill Gates to stop ‘inappropriate’ emails to female staffer Harris to campaign with McAuliffe in Virginia Don’t be fooled by shiny objects: The solution to the debt ceiling is to cut the debt Georgia braces for an intense trial in Ahmaud Arbery killing Trump says if he were still president he wouldn’t need vaccine mandates NBA hires sixth female full-time referee We can live with viruses — COVID isn’t the first, or last, threat Chris Wallace on Colin Powell: He was ‘very protective’ of his reputation Music icon Tony Bennett sets world record as oldest person to release album of new music China to consider law to punish parents for young children’s ‘very bad behavior’ Senate Democrats ask for details on threats against election workers Higher education initiatives that are delivering for students with learning differences US flu cases up 23 percent from 2020 It’s time to rethink who represents the US at the WHO Australian politician on Cruz, vaccines: ‘We don’t need your lectures, thanks mate’ Over 300,000 women left workforce in September, despite US adding 194K jobs: analysis Biden orders flags at the White House at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell US Marshals allegedly ambushed Brian Laundrie lookalike on Appalachian Trail Justice formally asks Supreme Court to block ‘plainly unconstitutional’ Texas abortion law Removed Robert E Lee statue now on display at private Texas resort Alabama family seeking answers after Black woman found dead in police van Authorities say three dead after Arkansas officer attacked with knife Biden meets with Jayapal to kick off week of pivotal meetings Is Biden creeping toward a trade strategy? Texas lawmakers pass bill limiting transgender participation in sports Colin Powell: Remembering the man and his love for America Top editor at German tabloid Bild relieved of duties after NYT story Critically endangered tiger found dead in poacher trap in Indonesia October Virtual Event: Preserving Biodiversity Trump to appear in video deposition Monday We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our crumbling schools Watch live: Jill Biden will host ‘Teachers of the Year’ event at White House Obama joins YouTube special on climate change action Biden remembers Powell as a friend, patriot, and ‘a good man’ What America’s Thinking: October 18, 2021 Sinclair Broadcast Group hit by ransomware attack Blinken praises Colin Powell as ‘beloved’ at State Department Miami private school orders vaccinated students to stay at home for 30 days as ‘precautionary measure’ Ford to invest $315M to build electric car parts at England plant Poll: Just under half of voters support Trump running in 2024 The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – Remembrances flow in after Powell’s death Speeding up flow of cargo through ports only addresses a small part of the problem 9 in 10 employers say they fear they’ll lose unvaccinated workers over mandate: survey iPhone manufacturer Foxconn unveils first electric vehicles U.S. billionaire wealth skyrockets during pandemic Two senior House Democrats to retire Watch live: White House press briefing ‘Sensational’ skeleton found near Pompeii of man killed just steps from water fleeing volcano eruption Massachusetts high school investigates reports of racial slurs during football game Russia ends NATO mission over expulsion of diplomats Ford is spending $300 million to build electric car parts in England Largest mobile network privacy breach ever proves we need 5G security — now Households are expected to pay more to heat their homes this winter DHS to bolster intelligence gathering on migrant groups Lake Tahoe water levels plummet below natural rim Lawmakers question whether Amazon misled Congress Supreme Court sides with police in pair of ‘qualified immunity’ cases CDC sends out guidelines for vaccinations of kids 5 to 11 years old EU says more than 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines have been exported UK Parliament opens session honoring lawmaker slain last week Did the US betray France, or is outrage over a submarine deal simply sour grapes? Egypt to require all public servants get vaccinated or present weekly negative test Fox News anchor deletes tweet suggesting Powell’s death ‘raises new concerns’ about vaccine efficacy China denies it tested missile, says it was space vehicle A pandemic of hyper-hypocrisy is infecting American politics Watch live: Blinken delivers remarks on the passing of Colin Powell California state assemblymember Salas launches bid against Valadao Lawmakers pay tribute to Colin Powell ‘American way’ dropped from Superman’s updated motto Swift and thorough White House review of vaccine mandate is critical Pentagon chief Austin says ‘not possible’ to replace Colin Powell Toyota plans to build $1.3 billion US battery plant, employ 1,750 Rising: October 18, 2021 Abuse, doping reporting company announces deal with USADA Louisiana university cancels classes after second fatal shooting within a week Is Wall Street serving its own interests by supporting China’s? EPA to regulate certain types of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water in 2023 Deval Patrick launches initiative to spur grassroots organizing growth Hundreds of people pose naked to portray dire plight of the Dead Sea Democratic state Sen. Annette Taddeo announces bid to be Florida’s first Latina governor Former President Bush ‘deeply saddened’ by Powell death Harris to highlight drought, climate change in Nevada trip America can end poverty among its elderly citizens Technology ‘antitrust’ legislation could slow product innovation, hurt the digital economy Author of controversial Trump Russia dossier speaks out: ‘I stand by the work we did’ Two US protesters arrested for anti-Beijing Olympics protest in Athens Mark Zuckerberg’s mysterious new ‘metaverse’ project is hiring 10,000 people What a time to be alive — and fighting for Americans’ future Colin Powell dead at 84 from COVID-19 complications Jon Stewart: It’s a ‘mistake’ to focus all on Trump Liz Cheney is the Margaret Chase Smith of our time US, Haiti working together to try and secure release of abducted missionaries China’s GDP slows to disappointing 4.9 percent in third quarter Closing America’s ‘hypocrisy gap’ is a matter of human rights The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Build Back Better items on chopping block This week: Democrats confront gridlock over Biden spending plan Juan Williams: Trump’s toxicity fuels fear of violence Senate GOP signals they’ll help bail out Biden’s Fed chair Democratic retirements could make a tough midterm year even worse Democrats face grim political reality in midterms