The Hill Articles: October 27, 2021

Biden to meet House Dems before Europe trip: report NYC firefighters union leader tells unvaccinated members to defy mandate Facebook tells employees to preserve records amid global inquiries Trooper charged with murdering girl during high-speed chase Starbucks to raise US minimum wage to $15 by next summer Democrats call for removing IRS bank reporting proposal from spending bill Antidepressant found to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations: study Democrats hope to hold Big Oil ‘accountable’ Bolsonaro asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to block possible social media suspension Feds accuse Kansas ‘cult’ of running unpaid child labor network Jumaane Williams makes run for New York governor official Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Boeing — Milley warns of ‘Sputnik moment’ for China Democrats try to back Manchin off killing paid family leave proposal How new regulations from Washington could lead to a blockchain brain drain Judge says NYC public employee vaccine mandate can take effect At least 59,000 meatpackers got COVID-19 in first year of pandemic: report Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Vulnerable House Dems push drug pricing plan WSJ publishes letter from Trump continuing to allege voter fraud in PA On The Money — Will the billionaire tax survive Joe Manchin? Oath Keeper who was at Capitol on Jan. 6 runs for New Jersey State Assembly Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by American Clean Power — Democrats prepare to grill oil execs Trick-or-dog-treat: Lawmakers hold annual Halloween puppy party Trump to attend World Series Game 4 in Atlanta Founder of The American Happiness Project explains 3 easy steps to begin each day Patience wears thin as Democrats miss deadlines Florida strips schools of federal aid for mask mandates In reconciliation, climate-smart agriculture and forestry is the way forward University officials and students denounce campus event with far-right speaker, but are still unable to stop it Pandemic stress sparked huge jump in cigarette smoking Hillicon Valley — Blinken unveils new cyber bureau at State Crucial talks on Biden agenda enter homestretch FDA strengthens safety requirements for breast implants Cigarette sales increased in 2020 for first time in two decades Democrats cutting paid leave from spending deal amid Manchin opposition UN expert asks Elon Musk to help millions facing starvation as his net worth jumps by $36B in a day Unsecured fossil fuel investment risks a global financial crisis: letter Perdue mulling primary challenge against Kemp in Georgia: report Stay of execution ordered for two Oklahoma death row inmates Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — What a leading biologist says will save humans Senate Democrats propose penalties for Federal Reserve officials who don’t follow ethics code McKinsey employees angered over firm’s work with world’s top polluters Woman cuts high-rise painters support rope, faces attempted murder charges McDonald’s hikes prices to offset wage increases, supply costs Erdogan to meet with Biden, discuss canceled F-35 shipment Cawthorn introduces bill banning enforcement of federal vaccine mandate for businesses Second California In-N-Out location closed for defying COVID-19 mandate Manufacturers’ group airs 7-figure ad campaign opposing tax hikes McAuliffe releases ad hitting Youngkin on education attacks More people than ever say it’s a good time to find a quality job: Gallup Islamic State takes responsibility for Iraq attack that killed 11 Financial institutions that leverage underserved communities should provide value to those communities Pennsylvania State Senate approves bill to criminalize fleeing arrest by foot Anti-Trump Republicans target McCarthy, Scalise, other high-profile conservatives Colorado judge blocks order allowing parents to opt students out of mask mandate Raiders owner calls for release of full report on Washington Football Team investigation We can and will meet the climate test in the Build Back Better Act Americans do 30 minutes less physical activity a day than 200 years ago New lawsuits accuse Mark Zuckerberg companies of sexual harassment Cancer is largely preventable, but most people don’t know it Walensky: US ‘heading in the right direction’ but must stay ‘vigilant’ US regulators expelling Chinese phone carrier as national security threat Trump lawyers ask judge to block IRS from giving his tax returns to congressional panel Australian soccer player becomes the sport’s first openly gay top-flight male player NRA hit by Russian-linked ransomware attack: reports USA Today columnist won’t use Atlanta baseball team’s nickname Biden’s finishing what Obama started with early learning Biden expands list of ‘sensitive’ places where ICE officers cannot make arrests ‘Rust’ assistant director says he neglected to do gun check before Alec Baldwin-related shooting Philadelphia arming all officers with stun guns following fatal shooting Former NFL safety Patrick Chung charged with assault Biden administration pushing to include IRS proposal in spending bill despite criticism Shohei Ohtani wins rare MLB award Democrats push for boost in wildland firefighter pay, increased mental health benefits Immunocompromised might be eligible for fourth COVID-19 booster: CDC Industrial plastics found in some fast food, researchers say CBC chair: Spending bill will include funds for HBCUs, housing, childcare California man arrested for allegedly threatening Gaetz School board meeting explodes over accusations of sexual assault coverup It’s essential to bring back binding WTO dispute settlement Devin Nunes’s family ordered to reveal who is paying for defamation lawsuit New Mexico governor eyeing stricter safety protocols for productions after ‘Rust’ shooting World Bank halts Sudan operations in response to coup Florida surgeon general defends not wearing mask in meeting with ill state senator Pelosi sets Rules meeting on Biden agenda; no infrastructure vote in sight ‘Bodies of African Americans remain there.’ Judge blocks sale of buildings on top of Black cemetery Learning the right lessons from Afghanistan Cleveland baseball team sued by Guardians roller derby team White House still thinks spending deal could be made before Europe trip White House tries to lock down deal with Manchin, Sinema Facebook’s formula prioritized anger and ended up spreading misinformation Iran says it will return to nuclear negotiations Vulnerable House Democrats warn not to drop drug pricing from package National Retail Federation predicts record holiday retail sales for 2021 Manchin dampens progressive hopes for billionaires tax Merkley, Warren and Markey sound alarm over ‘dirty’ hydrogen provision in climate deal A modern US-Russia policy must embrace realism and strategic humility The states with the hottest winters Hoyer calls filibuster unconstitutional in Time op-ed HHS unveils drug overdose prevention plan to boost accessibility to care Senators urge Biden to waive sanctions on India over Russian defense system purchase Stacey Abrams group helping erase medical debt in five states Russia tells Afghanistan’s neighbors to refuse US, NATO forces First commercial hydrogen-powered flights set for 2024 Blind woman can see shapes with help from new brain implants Infrastructure bill represents significant opportunity to support public power Puerto Rico governor signs bill to halve territory’s debt China says Taiwan has no right to join UN after US support Blinken formally announces new State Department cyber bureau Braves pitcher gets three outs in World Series with a broken leg Man rescued drowning kitten from Sacramento floodwaters at the last possible moment Pentagon official warns ISIS-K could be able to attack US in six months New NCAA report finds spending disparities between male, female athletes Officials recover hundreds of rounds of ammunition from ‘Rust’ set after Alec Baldwin shooting California police officer who killed fleeing motorist convicted of assault 535 ‘presidents’ with veto power: Why budget deal remains elusive Katie Couric: CNN shouldn’t have let Chris Cuomo ‘yuk it up’ with brother Andrew during pandemic US issues first ‘X’ gender passport Jan. 6 panel seeks interviews with Trump DHS officials Wolf, Cuccinelli: CNN McConnell backs Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race Rebellion at huge company sparked by work for world’s biggest polluters The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Dems near finish line on legislative agenda Alarming new study finds this type of food can cause forgetfulness and lead to Alzheimer’s disease Cotton tells Garland: ‘Thank God you’re not on the Supreme Court’ Felony charge dropped against man who shortchanged store 43 cents for Mountain Dew After 35 years, Congress should finally end the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team, public health officials hold press briefing Consumer bureau chief bashes FTC and pledges focus on tech giants, big firms Federal judge in Florida says Trump Twitter case must be heard in California Pope visiting Canada to help reconciliation with Indigenous peoples Iran president: Cyberattack on gas stations meant to create anger, disruption ‘Striketober’ has been a long time coming and is only the beginning Manchin raises concern over billionaire tax McCain blasts Graham for refuting funeral remark about Kushner, Ivanka Trump NFL refuses to release report on sexual harassment accusations at Washington Football Team Controversial Civil War-era law at center of trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing Organized campaign targeted Harry and Meghan on Twitter: report Schumer ‘hopeful’ spending framework can be reached Wednesday House Democrats reintroduce Social Security reform bill 180 colleges on ‘Worst List’ deemed ‘unsafe’ for LGBTQ+ students Hertz teaming up with Uber for Tesla rentals Justin Trudeau picks controversial ‘Green Jesus’ as climate chief Officers charged in death of Georgia man shot 76 times Democracy’s sudden peril was an inside-job Murphy holds double-digit lead in New Jersey governor’s race: poll Almost 500K without power in Massachusetts as nor’easter batters East Coast New study peers into minds of great white sharks that attack humans 3 buildings near Capitol evacuated after reported bomb threat Howard University president: Weeks-long occupation of student center must end Watch live: White House press briefing Biden and Democrats lie about wealth tax, and so much more House GOP campaign arm releases ad hitting Democrats on IRS bank-reporting proposal White House touts ‘progress’ in meeting with Manchin, Sinema ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor charged with vandalizing George Floyd statue Former professor claims she was fired in retaliation over COVID-19, criticism of Pence US tells UK Assange could serve any sentence in Australia Ex-NYT columnist Kristof launches Oregon governor bid New survey finds women who quit working during pandemic now want jobs in this new field LA County sheriff ordered to testify in Vanessa Bryant lawsuit Congress may be right to cite Bannon for contempt — but Justice would be wrong to prosecute Rising: October 27, 2021 White House won’t host Halloween event for kids due to Biden travel plans CDC: Some immunocompromised people can get fourth vaccine dose WaPost fact-checker knocks McAuliffe for statements ‘inflating’ Virginia coronavirus numbers Texas House to launch investigation into school library books Judge rules Southwest can order pilots to be vaccinated against COVID-19 Priorities USA partners with top teachers union to hit Youngkin on education State Department issues first US passport with X gender marker FTC examining Facebook disclosures: report Watch live: Officials hold briefing on the shooting on ‘Rust’ movie set Leaked footage of Elon Musk’s elusive Cybertruck looks wild Warning: Joe Biden’s ‘eat the rich’ pitch may come back to bite you Former congressman’s next chapter: Indie bookstore owner Top pandemic official claims Trump could have saved 130K people from preventable deaths Greenpeace urges Europeans to take trains instead of planes for short trips Watch live: Garland testifies at Senate oversight hearing LA to deduct test costs from paychecks of unvaccinated officers, firefighters, city employees Beijing: Olympic participants could be expelled for violating COVID-19 restrictions Reforming marijuana laws before the holidays: A three-pronged approach Criminal charges not out of the question in fatal shooting on movie set, DA says America’s blue-collar crisis threatens our way of life Film censorship law passed in Hong Kong Illinois Senate votes to repeal parental notification for minors’ abortions US soccer legend Carli Lloyd plays her last game Budowsky: Vote for Terry McAuliffe: The midterms have begun Pavlich: Democrats’ weaponization of the DOJ is back 3 critics of Sudan coup arrested Native American groups receive flood of donations during COVID-19 pandemic Merck to share its COVID-19 pill with developing nations Birth of modern renewable energy on Vermont mountain offers a lesson for fighting climate change Brazil lawmakers recommend charges for Bolsonaro over handling of pandemic Elephant trampled suspected poacher to death in South Africa Mellman: The trout in the milk Australia allowing vaccinated residents to leave country without exemptions Huma Abedin writes in new book she was sexually assaulted by US senator A Brazilian budget cautionary tale for the United States Milley: Chinese hypersonic weapons test very close to a ‘Sputnik moment’ Official says criminal charges have not been ruled out in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting Funding to replace the nation’s dangerous lead service lines must stay in reconciliation bill 35 percent of voters in new poll say 2020 election should be overturned Why Congress must investigate crimes and abuses at Indian boarding schools The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats insist budget consensus close as talks drag on As clock ticks down, Manchin is the vote to get on spending plan Progressives scramble to save top priorities from chopping block The Memo: Biden faces double crunch in Virginia and in Congress 3 issues to watch at climate summit Business groups, sensing victory, keep up pressure over tax hikes Outside money floods race for Virginia’s governor Rise in ready-to-drink cocktails fuels tax fight Lawmakers split on next steps to secure transportation sectors against hackers Lobbying world Congress must give federal wildland firefighters a pay raise Supporting our hometown heroes Ambulance, EMT first responders face ‘crippling workforce shortage’ First responders’ resilience masks a mounting mental health toll Wyden releases billionaires tax proposal for spending package