The Hill Articles: October 20, 2021

Police recommend charges against four over Sinema bathroom protest NFL will end ‘race-norming’ of brain tests for concussion claims Regional powers rally behind Taliban’s request for humanitarian aid Navy identifies 15th sailor killed by COVID-19 UK sees increase in women being ‘needle spiked’ with date rape drugs Trump announces new social media network called ‘Truth Social’ Bill Clinton shares video update after release from hospital Top US diplomat calls for ‘sustained and substantive dialogue’ with North Korea Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Raytheon Technologies — Navy probe reveals disastrous ship fire response Texas nurse convicted of murdering four patients K Street revenues boom GOP rep leaves committee assignments after indictment Maryland couple pleads not guilty in submarine secrets case Prominent Navalny ally Sobol wanted by Russian police: reports Biden champions economic plan as Democrats scale back ambitions On The Money — Democrats eye tough choices as deadline looms North Carolina bill to limit governor’s emergency powers passes legislature Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Boosters take a big step forward UK raises threat level against lawmakers to ‘substantial’ after stabbing Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — US cracks down on tools for foreign hacking A dam good idea — making a lasting difference by investing in the infrastructure of our dams Warnock pushes Medicaid expansion as equity issue amid Democrats’ health care battle Virginia State Police investigating death threat against McAuliffe Gates Foundation to send $120M Merck COVID-19 pills to developing countries UK secures deals with Merck, Pfizer for COVID-19 antiviral pills Meadows hires former deputy AG to represent him in Jan. 6 probe: report No American casualties reported after blast at US outpost in Syria Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Dems vow to keep emissions cuts Sinema posing challenge for Democrats’ tax-hike plans: reports Black children make up over half of minors handled forcibly by police: AP analysis Under pressure, Democrats cut back spending New York subway rider says officers pushed him after he asked they wear masks Jill Biden talks about what it’s like visiting GOP states The Memo: Cuts to big bill vex Democrats House approves bill to strengthen IT supply chain following SolarWinds hack NAACP, AT&T to meet to discuss OANN Waters hopes there’s no attempt to make deep cuts to housing proposal Central Asia-South Asia connectivity may hinge on Pakistan-US relations FBI to investigate nearly $700K stolen from Dallas County jail commissary fund Sailors didn’t know what to do in USS Bonhomme Richard fire, Navy probe finds New study pinpoints exact year Vikings arrived in Americas Supply snarls, hiring issues hindered economy in September: Fed report 10-year-old Black girl handcuffed at school in Hawaii after drawing picture Democrats say they’re committed to reducing emissions in Biden plan FDA greenlights mix-and-match booster doses FBI: ‘We don’t have all the answers yet’ after remains found in search for Brian Laundrie Queen Elizabeth recognizes Kerry from video message: ‘I saw you on the telly’ Human remains found near items belonging to Brian Laundrie in Florida park: FBI Top analysts predict Elon Musk could become world’s first trillionaire It’s time for a ‘moo shot’ to disrupt industrial animal agriculture Biden administration orders two-year study on Minnesota metals mine Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Nations plan to pump oil despite net zero promises House passes bills to secure telecommunications infrastructure Drug cartels recruiting teens through video games, Mexican officials say Netflix protesters clash with Chappelle supporters amid employee walkout DC AG adds Facebook’s Zuckerberg to Cambridge Analytica suit The CIA’s next mission: Strategic competition with China and Russia Ebay founder funding Facebook whistleblower: report Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on social spending bill Cawthorn, Lee introduce bills banning interstate travel vaccine mandate Senate will vote on John Lewis voting bill as soon as next week House GOP leaders urge ‘no’ vote on Bannon contempt Hawaii welcoming vaccinated tourists in November Chemical recycling: It’s not what you think 24 killed in Syria from bus bombs, retaliation Amherst College dropping admissions preference for children of alumni GOP blocks Senate Democrats’ revised elections bill Biden scolds Senate Republicans over voting rights bill Trump calls Liz Cheney a ‘smug fool’ Condoleezza Rice on Jan. 6: Americans have ‘other concerns we should be talking about’ The 10-point Republican immigration plan is punitive and harmful to our country Rapper Gucci Mane shares support for Howard University students’ protest against the school Meghan joins push for paid family leave in rare political statement Senate Republicans raise concerns about TSA cyber directives for rail, aviation Exxon board members consider abandoning some oil, gas projects: report Capitol Police watchdog details Jan. 6 shortcomings in congressional leadership division Vaccine resistant Bulgarians demonstrate against new COVID-19 certificate Emanuel defends handling of Chicago police shooting amid opposition to nomination Taliban promise cash, land to families of suicide bombers who attacked US and Afghan soldiers Colin Powell: Soldier, scholar, statesman and gentleman NYC issues vaccine mandate for city workers 70 percent of Americans say Facebook, Twitter do more harm than good: poll Spain to extradite former Venezuela spymaster to US California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to address supply chain congestion Stars including Elliot Page, Jameela Jamil back Netflix staffers amid protest Senator asks Facebook’s Zuckerberg to testify at hearing on kids’ safety Owner of escaped Maryland zebras charged with animal cruelty Ending the opioid crisis starts with proper distribution of settlement payouts Manchin on party switch: ‘It’s bull—-‘ Fire chief fired for allegedly not enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandate McAuliffe campaign pushes back at ABC affiliate after ending interview Fired WSU football coach suing school over illegal termination Border arrests surge to record high Stop putting Band-Aids on telecom shortfalls — jump ahead to 5G Bitcoin hits new high, topping April peak of $65K Pentagon says almost half of Afghan evacuees at US bases are children Biden pick for China envoy raises concern over nuclear buildup Yellen sees stronger labor market after US shakes off ‘shock’ from delta Herschel Walker seeks distance from Trump on GOP refusing to vote in 2022, 2024 Human remains, articles of Brian Laundrie clothing found in Florida park Paypal exploring purchase of Pinterest: reports Congress must pass the EQUAL Act and end the crack and powder cocaine sentencing disparity Fox’s Bill Hemmer to Democrat: ‘Do you consider yourself a capitalist or a socialist?’ McAuliffe rolls out ad featuring Obama ahead of campaign stop NYC Board of Health declares racism a public health crisis Street performer singing John Legend single stunned to find him in the crowd Sheriff charged over confrontation with Black newspaper carrier Major Russian hacking group linked to ransomware attack on Sinclair: report Coach fired for vaccination status suing university ‘Articles’ belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, medical examiner on scene McAuliffe, Youngkin tied less than two weeks out from Virginia’s Election Day: poll Biden, Democrats risk everything unless they follow the Clinton pivot (they won’t) Charity game lets users bet on elections Republican holds 11-point lead in Ohio race to replace Stivers: poll Paris Hilton takes to Capitol Hill to advocate for troubled teen care reform Hundreds of manatees starved due to algae blooms, contamination, official says The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – White House tackles how to vaccinate children ages 5+ Fossil fuel production must be cut in half to control global warming: study Three killed in Kenosha shooting A conservative’s faith argument for supporting LGBTQ rights Pollution from heavy trucking disproportionately affects communities of color and low income Sullivan raised normalizing relations with Israel during meeting with Saudi crown prince: report Commerce Department cracks down on sale of hacking products to foreign governments Cheney presses Republicans to back Bannon contempt vote Giuliani associate Lev Parnas won’t testify at trial Tennis star Novak Djokovic will miss Australian Open if unvaccinated Walgreens testing drone deliveries in Texas Raffensperger calling for bipartisan federal election reform commission Major US candymaker targeted in ransomware attack New York City launching ad blitz to lure back foreign tourists Do you want the IRS spying on your bank account to go after ‘the rich’? Vintage Grateful Dead T-shirt auctioned for more than $17K Meghan McCain: ‘SNL’ parodies made me feel like ‘laughing stock of the country’ Facebook is changing its name Powerful Democrats push back on one-year extension of child tax credit What America’s Thinking: October 20, 2021 America’s top transgender official becomes first four-star transgender officer in any branch Battle over mask mandates drives woman’s campaign to become first Latina governor of Florida Base that houses Walter Reed hospital under lockdown after bomb threat New York county launches new investigation into Trump Organization Policymakers see retraining older Americans as key to combating labor shortage Another voice of reason retires Hikers unwind their turbans to save men stranded beneath waterfall Nearly 1,900 Washington state employees quit, fired over vaccine mandate Mellman: The abuse of drug polling Progressives push back on decision to shrink Biden’s paid family leave program Senators call for answers from US firm over reported use of forced Uyghur labor in China Black Hawk pilot shot down in Somalia jumps into Alabama Senate race Ending worksite raids is a show; focus should be on employer compliance Four Seasons Total Landscaping comes full circle with MSNBC special Trump Defense chief blocked idea to send 250,000 troops to border: report Netflix: ‘We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out’ Lawmakers call for investigation into alleged harassment, abuse in women’s soccer Budowsky: Reconciliation begins progressive Democratic renaissance across US British baker caught using illegal American sprinkles Google says Russian-speaking hackers hijacked YouTube channels for cryptocurrency scam In ‘transformative moment,’ surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney onto human patient Sustainable meat firm shuts down restaurants, retail operations after controversy President Biden: It’s time for an urgent and effective plan to vaccinate the world Study finds vegan pet food as healthy as meat Rising: October 20, 2021 Giuliani picks Abe Lincoln filter for attack against McAuliffe Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty in 2018 Parkland shooting Putin orders workers home for one week as COVID-19 deaths soar Army reservist with ‘Hitler mustache’ demoted, discharged after Jan. 6 charges: report Sheriffs say they won’t help cover potential mandate staffing shortages in Chicago Lawmaker asks Pentagon watchdog to examine military probe into paratrooper’s killing CNN’s John King after MS revelation: Had ‘trouble functioning’ during 2020 election coverage Harris, Labor secretary encouraging federal workers to join unions White House readying campaign for parents on children COVID-19 vaccines GOP lawmaker says he’s prescribed ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment Americans simply don’t want the costs of Biden’s Build Back Better bill Unvaccinated people should expect to catch COVID-19 every 16 months Illinois governor eyes lifting ‘certain mask mandates’ before holidays TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat executives to testify at Senate hearing on kids’ safety Facebook planning name change to reflect ‘metaverse’: report Navalny wins top EU human rights award Final California recall count shows Newsom with tally identical to 2018 Liz Cheney calls out Republican colleagues on ‘false’ election claims Activists: Emanuel needs to answer questions about Laquan McDonald case during hearing NYC extends vaccine mandate to expand to all public workers, ends test-out Massive 13-foot hammerhead shark caught off beach Progressive economic theories run into some inconvenient truths Lieberman defends Sens. Manchin and Sinema amid intraparty feud Russian fighters escort US bombers over Black Sea WHO: Europe only region with increase in new virus cases last week New study shows COVID-19 much more likely to kill men than women White House details plans for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 Pig kidney attached to human found to work normally State laws are corrupting the study of history by forcing ‘opposing viewpoints’ in the classroom Olympic flame arrives in Beijing amid controversy Retired pope says he hopes to soon join friends in ‘the afterlife’ 6 in 10 say Biden policies responsible for increasing inflation: poll Queen Elizabeth II cancels trip after being advised to rest A politicized Supreme Court? That was the point Border Patrol arrests at highest level ever: report Charles Barkley sounds off on Kyrie Irving, vaccine hesitancy Cheney: Bannon’s actions suggest Trump was involved in Jan. 6 planning Webb: Pretzel logic  Ten years later, Dr. King’s memorial still has lessons for our nation The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Democrats optimistic after Biden meetings Harris takes central role in climate fight Democrats struggle to sell Biden plan amid feuding Dems hit crossroads on voting rights Hill: Trump reelection would spur ‘one constitutional crisis after another’ Labor shortage, inflation pose political obstacles for Biden GOP eyes Youngkin performance with Latinos ahead of 2022 Democrats call for State to lift ban on embassies discussing same-sex marriage Nevada becomes early Senate battleground Lobbying world Biden, Trump tied in potential 2024 match-up: poll Solid majority believes Supreme Court rulings based more on politics than law  Poll: Half of voters say American democracy under ‘major threat’