The Hill Articles: October 19, 2021

Newsom expands California drought emergency statewide Netflix co-CEO: I ‘screwed up’ when defending Chappelle special Trump defends indicted GOP congressman San Francisco In-N-Out temporarily shuts down for violating vaccine mandate House to vote Thursday on holding Bannon in contempt Cincinnati Zoo announces COVID-19 vaccination of 80 animals Youngkin calls for investigation into Loudoun County School Board amid sexual assault allegations White House: Window for finalizing sweeping budget package ‘closing’ 21 officers placed on ‘no pay’ status amid Chicago vaccine standoff Jayapal says tuition-free community college ‘probably won’t’ be in spending plan Puerto Rico leads US states, territories in COVID-19 vaccination Emanuel to take hot seat in Senate confirmation hearing To Build Back Better, Congress should encourage real estate investment, not restrict options  Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Bannon in contempt Progressives see budget deal getting close after Biden meeting Indiana’s GOP senator: Chicago police who defied vaccine mandate ‘deserve respect’ Democrats at odds with Manchin over child tax credit provision Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — Facebook to pay $14M to settle discrimination claims Alabama man arrested, charged with assaulting officers on Jan. 6 Queen Elizabeth declines ‘Oldie of the Year’ title, says she doesn’t meet criteria Democrats narrow scope of IRS proposal amid GOP attacks Controversy over Dave Chapelle sparks employee revolution at Netflix Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — FDA moves to sell hearing aids over-the-counter Watch live: Jan. 6 panel votes on holding Stephen Bannon in contempt Pair of Nebraska lawmakers push for special session to ban vaccine mandates Alyssa Milano arrested at White House voting rights protest Fox News’s Neil Cavuto tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case Elijah McClain’s family settles lawsuit with city of Aurora On The Money — It all comes down to Bernie and Joe Our infrastructure decisions now define our future climate Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Manchin, Tester voice opposition to carbon tax Michele Fiore announces campaign for Nevada governor Supreme Court won’t block vaccine mandate for Maine health care workers Ban on new offshore drilling must stay in the Build Back Better Act CNN star reveals he has multiple sclerosis Federal grand jury indicts Nebraska GOP lawmaker Talk show host says he was trying to get COVID-19 — and now he has it Grammys release ‘inclusion rider’ details to enhance diversity Nearly 80 percent of Republicans want to see Trump run in 2024: poll Groups sue Oklahoma over law limiting instruction on race, gender issues Trump criticizes removal of Jefferson statue from NY City Council The Supreme Court again empowers qualified immunity US, Brazil discuss ways to slow migration Restaurant hires $1000-a-month robot waiter, leading to tip surge Cuba ‘systematically’ abused demonstrators, says human rights group Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Amid failing power grid, Puerto Ricans go DIY Thomas Jefferson statue to be removed from New York City Council chambers University of Kentucky student dies after being found unresponsive at frat house Pediatric groups declare national emergency over children’s mental health Brazilian panel accuses Bolsonaro of homicide over handling of pandemic: report Our military shouldn’t be held hostage to ‘water politics’ Potential Chinese hackers targeting telecommunications companies Families of Parkland shooting victims reach $25 million settlement with school district Judge sets arraignment date for Venezuelan envoy after extradition to US Senate appears poised to advance first Native American to lead National Park Service Djokovic says he could miss Australian Open due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate Navy report on USS Bonhomme Richard fire finds sweeping failures CNN’s John King says he has multiple sclerosis Manchin, Sanders to seek deal on Biden agenda Fixing Congress requires fixing how it legislates Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19 breakthrough case South African drug regulator cites safety concerns in rejecting Russia’s vaccine Mental health nonprofit declines donation from Jamie Lynn Spears McConnell: GOP should focus on future, not ‘rehash’ 2020 Russian space crew shot 30 hours of footage aboard International Space Station Drone will try to rescue three dogs trapped by Spanish volcano More than 40 Texas hospitals face ICU bed shortages Donziger: Prison sentence is federal judge’s attempt to ‘punish me as much as she can’ Iowa gubernatorial candidate urges ‘critical conversation’ on workers’ needs amid John Deere strike It’s not just Americans — global COVID-Slackers will keep the pandemic alive MTV awards show held in Hungary set to highlight nation’s anti-LGBTQ laws Dan Bongino threatens to quit Cumulus radio show over company’s vaccine mandate Andrew Yang weighs in on Dave Chappelle: Artists should get ‘wide berth’ for self-expression White House: Executive privilege shouldn’t shield evidence of ‘effort to subvert the Constitution’ China on verge of a solar power tipping point, study finds Egypt installs nearly 100 women on key judicial body When China slows, the world economy will stutter 96-year-old ex-Nazi secretary in court for war crimes weeks after trying to flee trial Xavier Paul Cadeau becomes first Black actor to voice legendary ‘Transformers’ role CDC data finds Pfizer vaccine 93 percent effective against hospitalization for youth Southwest drops plan to put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave New report reveals Bill Gates sent ‘inappropriate’ emails to female staffer Top health expert calls for ‘urgent’ research on new UK variant that might be more contagious than delta Bad policy for the sake of US climate leadership is still bad policy Washington Post restructures leadership Petito’s mother accuses Laundrie’s parents of withholding critical information about daughter’s death Democratic poll: 66 percent of voters would be ‘upset’ without immigration reform Kidnapping gang holding American missionaries demands $17M in ransom Virginia man files $26 million lawsuit over shooting by deputy Amazing video shows home floating across water to better location America must build a stronger coalition to project its power in space Facebook content moderators demand pay hike Hoyer: Democrats ‘committed’ to Oct. 31 timeline for Biden’s agenda Animal rights group sues YouTube over abuse videos, says bans not enforced Facebook settles with DOJ to resolve allegations of discrimination against US workers Plane crashes near Houston airport University fires unvaccinated head football coach, assistants Jan. 6 panel denies Bannon attempt to delay criminal referral vote The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – Biden holds meetings to resurrect his spending plan Teaching ‘opposing views’ of the Holocaust is the latest effort to rewrite history Greta Thunberg goes viral by ‘Rickrolling’ entire climate concert Biden endorses 21 Virginia House of Delegates candidates ahead of election Trump-backed bills on election audits, illegal voting penalties expected to die in Texas legislature What America’s Thinking: October 19, 2021 FBI agents swarm Russian oligarch’s DC home Former attorney for George Zimmerman arrested over alleged witness tampering Public officials are under physical and digital siege Democrats offer State funding bill that sets up fights with GOP US cities at war with their own police departments over vaccine mandates Surgeon general offers advice on ‘dating during the COVID-19 pandemic’ Manchin, Tester voice opposition to carbon tax Top Senate Armed Service Republican wants DOD to suspend vaccine mandate Woman inventor wins top award for male birth control Students, not teachers unions, should be at the center of education Turkey summons 10 ambassadors over ‘irresponsible’ call to release philanthropist Netanyahu told Putin he would be ‘back soon’ after election: report Latinos outraged over redistricting sue Texas Howard Stern mocks ‘top idiot in the country’ Kyrie Irving over anti-vaccine stance We must protect and support our health care safety net Iowa Democratic Party chair says he received multiple threats after op-ed critical of Trump Rachel Levine sworn in as first openly transgender four-star officer in health corps Leader doubles down — then apologizes — for comparing Black candidate to former KKK leader Hockey team to play on rainbow-colored ice rink Bill to ban employer vaccine mandates fails in Texas legislature Andrew McCabe’s settlement with the Department of Justice is a signal to John Durham Watch live: Jen Psaki holds press briefing Passengers who did not intervene in sexual assault on train could face charges: report Russia records another daily record of deaths as COVID-19 continues surge GOP lawmaker says he expects to be indicted over FBI investigation FDA proposes rule to offer over-the-counter hearing aids J&J raises profit forecast amid COVID-19 vaccine sales Kansas City suburb bans LGBTQ conversion therapy Florida school quarantines students who get vaccinated for 30 days Are supply chain disruptions the beginning of the end of globalization? Rising: October 19, 2021 Lobbying groups’ effectiveness hits new high this year: study Harry Reid calls on Democrats to plow forward on immigration Feehery: Trumpus Rex Capitol Police officer pleads not guilty to obstruction charges over messages with rioter Press: Steve Bannon behind bars in Capitol basement? Why is Trump undermining his administration’s historic China policies? UN says more than 10,000 kids have been killed or injured in Yemen war Trump criticizes media for treating Powell ‘beautifully’ in death Americans warned against travel to Singapore due to ‘very high level of COVID-19’ Sharp-eyed diver finds 900-year-old Crusader sword DC Metro extends reduced service amid derailment investigation Why it’s time for conservatives to accept the 2020 election results and move on Couric defends editing of RBG interview Chicago Police Department begins placing officers on no-pay leave for unreported vaccination status Minnesota Gov. Walz launches reelection bid Does the UN climate summit matter? 5 reasons why it does Leading senator says senility tests should be mandatory for all three branches of US government Colin Powell believed in leadership — and he was a smart, popular leader Trump testifies protesters were dressed as Ku Klux Klan members and have ‘no one to blame but themselves’ UN climate report: Africa’s rare glaciers to disappear within two decades US global leadership ratings bounce back under Biden: poll Meghan McCain blames ‘toxic’ hostility for ‘The View’ exit Beware the tea party of the left Judge rules University of North Carolina can continue race-based admission policy New Zealand reports daily record COVID-19 cases, urges vaccinations Texas GOP approves redistricting maps amid Democratic outcry America is not delivering Powell to Woodward on health issues: ‘Don’t feel sorry for me’ North Korea test fires ‘possible submarine missile’ into Sea of Japan Haiti gang seeks $17M for kidnapped missionaries: reports Ending the federal death penalty would bolster our democracy McAuliffe rolls out ad invoking Charlottesville riots in latest effort to tie Youngkin to Trump Let’s plug the sanctions gaps that enable Iran to sell oil to China and Venezuela The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Biden, Democrats dig into legislative specifics Facebook to roll out features on state elections Powell’s death a ‘sobering reminder’ of coronavirus’s continued risks Biden holds Trump’s line when it comes to China Democrats scramble for climate alternatives Democrats feel high anxiety in Biden spending conflict Bus industry raises alarm, asks Congress for pandemic relief Manchin climate stance threatens to shatter infrastructure bargain Concern grows over unequal distribution of new coronavirus drug Keeping the world’s focus on cyber Idaho GOP’s power struggle underscores fissures in party Amazon added over 200,000 third-party sellers in 2020 Bottom line