The Hill Articles: October 21, 2021

Biden: Democrats’ spending plan is ‘a bigger darn deal’ than ObamaCare Alec Baldwin fires prop firearm on set in New Mexico leaving 1 dead, 1 injured Rapper Young Thug sues apartment complex where he lives over stolen songs, money Accused wife in Navy submarine spy case ordered to remain in jail Biden says he’s open to altering, eliminating filibuster to advance voting rights Biden: Comment that DOJ should prosecute those who defy subpoenas ‘not appropriate’ California regulator proposes ban on oil drilling near schools, hospitals, homes Biden: Negotiating assault weapons ban more difficult than infrastructure, reconciliation deal Biden says he would tap National Guard to help with supply chain issues CDC director signs off on boosters of Johnson & Johnson, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Biden says expanding Medicare to include hearing, dental and vision a ‘reach’ California family of hikers died of heat, dehydration Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Raytheon Technologies — House lawmakers eye military pay raise next year Biden says paid leave proposal reduced from 12 to 4 weeks Kentucky governor urges continued vigilance in COVID-19 fight: ‘Let’s not punt on third down’ Black, female DC police officers say they were given ultimatum: Have an abortion or be fired Memorial service for Colin Powell set for Nov. 5 at Washington National Cathedral Lawmakers look to combat obesity with expanded access to medication, therapy  House Oversight Democrats ask NFL for information from investigation into Washington Football Team Harris stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia Democrats scramble to reach deal on taxes Schumer endorses democratic socialist India Walton in Buffalo mayor’s race On The Money — Sussing out what Sinema wants Airlines should give flight attendants 10 hours of rest between flights: FAA Pandemic lessons learned must include prioritizing safe and equitable access to cancer screenings Former ESPN reporter compares Biden’s comments on vaccine mandates to a dictator Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — The Facebook Oversight Board is not pleased Murphy’s lead narrows to 6 points in New Jersey governor’s race: poll Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Intelligence report warns of climate threats in all countries Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Key CDC panel backs Moderna, J&J boosters Ethics watchdog finds ‘substantial’ evidence Rep. Malinowski failed to disclose stocks New report shows ‘shocking abuses’ of asylum-seekers by US border agents Manchin threatens ‘zero’ spending in blowup with Sanders: reports As Russia shuts down, Putin ‘can’t understand what’s going on’ with vaccine hesitancy Financial oversight panel unveils climate risk plan FBI confirms human remains are that of Brian Laundrie ‘You’re a joke’: Greene clashes with Cheney, Raskin on House floor US, allied nations force REvil ransomware group offline: report McCain: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner had ‘no goddamn business’ attending father’s funeral Snapchat’s stock takes a dive, company blames Apple’s privacy revisions DOJ charges three Colombians, two Venezuelans in alleged bribery scheme Neal says Sinema is ready to deal Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell’s potential jurors will not be screened privately German officials tussle over lifting COVID-19 state of emergency The developed world should help countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis Human rights panel will hear case claiming US regulators violated Navajo tribe’s rights: report Delaware County DA says police account of train rape near Philadelphia ‘simply not true’ CDC panel backs Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine boosters VA secretary pledges to house hundreds of homeless veterans in LA by end of year Video shows paramedic repeatedly kick homeless man on ground Female city employees in Kabul told by Taliban not to return to work: report The 9 Republicans who voted to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Migration, security threats run together in warming world Remote work might solve the family care crisis for immigrants GOP senators call on Biden to back down from vaccine mandates Trump’s new company claims it will rival CNN and Netflix Ethics office warned officials about unnecessary trades Guns Down America’s leader says Biden ‘has simply not done enough’ on gun control Children’s Defense Fund CEO: Not ‘wise’ for Biden to negotiate on child tax credit Student athlete dies during hot dog eating contest Biden to stump with McAuliffe Tuesday Haitian gang leader says he will kill US kidnapped missionaries in video Appeals court allows whistleblower lawsuit against Texas AG to move forward Twenty-four countries say global net-zero goal will fuel inequality Dog the Bounty Hunter ends search for Laundrie, questions family’s involvement Cheney reveals GOP’s Banks claimed he was Jan. 6 panel’s ranking member NBA announces inaugural HBCU Classic set to take place during All-Star Weekend As EU moves on carbon pricing, US must work with WTO to avert trade war Oklahoma woman convicted of manslaughter, gets four years after miscarriage House votes to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress DeSantis to call special session of legislature to fight vaccine mandates New Senate bill would take steps to protect AI-collected data House climate panel chair: ‘We just don’t have any more time to waste’ House lawmakers want military pay raise for enlisted troops Sanders hits Sinema for opposing reforms on drug prices, corporate taxes Axel Springer CEO tells Politico staffers no decision made on paywall: report California trucking head calls for state of emergency October cancellations cost Southwest Airlines $75M Gun violence spiked 30 percent during COVID-19 pandemic, new study says Garland defends school board memo from GOP ‘snitch line’ attacks Pro-Vance poll shows tight race in Ohio GOP Senate primary Barbados elects its first president Iran awards prestigious science and technology prize to 2 US-based physicists Toronto police say unvaccinated officers to be placed on leave at end of November Only Michigan official fired in Flint water scandal was wrongfully terminated: arbitrator Fed imposes tougher rules on financial trades amid scandal Alarming new report shows Facebook misinformation still spreading like wildfire Huntington Beach council votes in favor of ban on new offshore drilling Why should the US care if Hamas moves against Israel from Lebanon? Cuban protest leader says group will gather in November despite warning from prosecutor To truly ‘House America,’ the Biden administration must address discrimination Texas clinical trial to examine ivermectin in fight against COVID-19 symptoms Judge rules Afghan’s detention at Guantánamo Bay unlawful Largest triceratops remains ever discovered sell for $7.7 million Busting the school-to-prison pipeline takes more than diversity training It’s time to make access to quality kidney care accessible and equitable for all Google lowers fees from subscription in its app store UN launches large-scale vaccination effort in Afghanistan after Taliban OK Biden, Harris mark 10th anniversary of MLK memorial Plastic may soon trump coal as climate killer in US: study Huawei paid Tony Podesta $500K for White House lobbying Poll: Voters trust ABC, CNN most, Fox News least among mainstream news outlets The heavy environmental costs of the Green New Deal Officer tasered on Jan. 6: Many Metro, Capitol Police have ‘given up’ on probes Manchin: Negotiators to miss Friday target for deal on reconciliation bill Virus deaths, cases surge to new records in Ukraine Hacking group tied to Colonial Pipeline attack continuing to recruit tech talent Navalny dedicates humans rights award to ‘anti-corruption fighters’ Students suing Texas school district that bans long hair on boys Senate Democrats call for diversity among new Federal Reserve Bank presidents The spending bill debate isn’t about numbers — it’s about our future University of Missouri suspends fraternity activities after student found unresponsive Legislators want three counties to secede Maryland for West Virginia Woman accused of threatening judge who dismissed suit seeking ballot review GOP memo urges lawmakers to blame White House ‘grinches’ for Christmas delays House Democrats scramble to save housing as Biden eyes cuts Simone Biles ‘still scared’ to do gymnastics Greenpeace chief warns against efforts to ‘greenwash’ pollution Trading in Trump-linked SPAC halted as shares soar on social media deal Is the Navy totally at sea? Federal officers detail abuse described by asylum seekers Landmark case brought by Greta Thunberg and young climate activists rejected by UN children’s rights group South Korea military appealing ruling in transgender soldier’s case Americans hate ‘big government’ until they experience the benefits Women’s soccer chief vows ‘institutional change’ amid abuse allegations Facebook agrees to compensate French newspapers for content Indiana recruiting unvaccinated Chicago officers The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – Manchin heatedly dismisses rumors of leaving Democratic Party Senate GOP campaign arm outraises Democratic counterpart in September Texas urges Supreme Court to leave 6-week abortion ban intact Leaders recommend reopening Israel to vaccinated tourists What America’s Thinking: October 21, 2021 Pelosi open to scrapping key components in spending package Pelosi says GOP senators ‘voted to aid and abet’ voter suppression for blocking revised elections bill Garland: DOJ will follow ‘facts and the law’ on whether to prosecute Bannon Biden’s radical Treasury nominee in her own words Rare coin from Colonial New England could sell for thousands of dollars Missouri suspends fraternity activities after student is hospitalized Toomey takes aim at Schumer’s spending windfall for NYC public housing Alyssa Milano presses support for ERA: ‘Fix the Constitution’ Simone Biles reveals she still struggles with gymnastics after the Olympics Abbott’s pick for secretary of state worked with Trump to challenge election results Massive sunfish weighing more than 4,000 pounds freed from fishing net CDC links onions from Mexico to salmonella outbreak in 37 states Colin Powell’s example to the GOP — and to America Ghislaine Maxwell attorneys want potential jurors screened privately Former Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller sentenced to 57 months in prison Prosecutors challenging sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Sheriff to announce cause of California family’s death in Sierra National Forest Fight breaks out between Jordan, Nadler over rules about showing video at Garland hearing Consumer agency to probe Big Tech’s payment systems Vaccine disparity could push pandemic ‘deep into 2022,’ WHO adviser says Is a sanctions rethink in the works? Pilots warn of distractions from looming vaccine deadlines Putin to attend climate summit virtually Family lawyer says it’s likely Brian Laundrie has been found Sinema advisers resign, calling her an obstacle to progress News organizations, journalists ask court to review decision on Nunes lawsuit Study warns of extreme heat in growing cities China-linked campaign pushes unfounded claim tying Maine lobster to COVID: report Kinzinger ‘certainly willing’ to subpoena Trump in Jan. 6 probe: ‘He’s not off limits’ How efforts to combat climate change created new security challenges in the Arctic CBS official rips ‘horrific, racist comments’ by conservative commentator Steven Crowder Family attorney: ‘Probability is strong’ that human remains found belong to Brian Laundrie Greta Thunberg accuses US, UK of ‘creative carbon accounting’ to avoid real action on climate crisis Man charged with murder in UK lawmaker stabbing Colorado student says she was forced to tape mask to face Millions of lives could be saved by aggressive efforts to cut emissions: doctors To get reconciliation right, target the citizens who need help most Sales of new Alzheimer’s drug fall short of expectations Britain checking gun license applicants’ social media, medical records Rising: October 21, 2021 Country star Travis Tritt canceling shows at sites with mandates Manchin insists he hasn’t threatened to leave Democrats Anti-Asian hate crimes up 76 percent in Los Angeles area Commerce Department announces first round of awards for American Rescue Plan programs Intelligence community: ‘No country will be spared’ from climate-related challenges Biden approval rating slips to 41 percent: poll Conservative-backed education group launches $1M ad campaign hitting McAuliffe LA City Council bans 54 homeless encampments Facebook withheld information about its VIP program, Oversight Board says Chicago officer accidentally shoots, wounds two colleagues Jobless claims fall to 290K, reaching new post-lockdown low Wisconsin moves to let 14-year-olds work till 11 pm What will it take to get the woke folks to ‘jump the shark’? Nuclear watchdog: US, Iran entering ‘decisive’ period on resuming talks Court overturns order aimed at protecting immigrant detainees from COVID-19 Watch live: Biden, Harris deliver remarks at MLK Jr. Memorial anniversary Boston Celtics games pulled in China after Kanter calls Xi a brutal dictator Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Watch live: Garland testifies on Justice Department oversight To vaccinate America’s children equitably, utilize community leaders South Korea launches first space rocket made within country Poll: New Hampshire Senate race tight Djokovic will be barred from attending Australian Open without vaccine, official says Texas officer terminated over excessive force on consecutive nights Why Donald Trump is launching Truth Social Protesters forced Trump to testify under oath — a feat Mueller and two impeachments could not achieve Moscow implementing restrictions amid soaring infections, deaths NATO set to agree on new strategy to counter Russian threat More than a third of white students lie about their race on college applications, survey finds California officer charged with assault after allegedly kicking teen during traffic stop New York City helicopter complaints skyrocket Return to work bonuses were always a scam Remember, Democrats: Business isn’t the enemy Pfizer says testing shows booster restores full protection against COVID-19 India passes 1B vaccine doses threshold Parkland father Fred Guttenberg joining anti-gun Brady PAC How government and industry are failing in battle against ransomware attacks Onions tied to salmonella outbreak in 37 states The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Biden makes his pitch as tax questions mount Bannon eyed as key link between White House, Jan. 6 riot Proposals to reform supports for parents face chopping block Cheney becomes GOP’s Trump foil Democrats look for plan B on filibuster Democrats see light at end of tunnel on Biden agenda Democrats jostle over health care priorities for scaled-back package Hochul gets early boost as NY gubernatorial race takes shape ‘Mix and match’ boosters could pose logistical hurdles for states White House: US has donated 200 million COVID-19 vaccines around the world