The Hill Articles: October 28, 2021

Former lawmakers sign brief countering Trump’s claims of executive privilege in Jan. 6 investigation Biden appoints Sara Minkara as US special advisor on international disability rights South Dakota official says meeting with Noem had no effect on daughter’s application Fox poll shows Youngkin leading McAuliffe by 8 points among likely voters Lawmakers discussing potential compromise to revive drug pricing measure Iowa legislature approves redistricting proposal Overnight Defense & National Security — GOP unhappy with Afghan vetting Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by American Clean Power — Big Oil’s day in Congress Administration asks judge to order Florida to release funding to school districts with mask mandates Jan. 6 committee grants postponements to Jeffrey Clark, Dan Scavino Oil companies downplay early climate knowledge under fire from Dems On The Money — Progressives firm as Biden rushes for deal Trump to hold tele-rally for Youngkin on eve of Virginia election House extends highway funding to Dec. 3 amid delayed infrastructure vote Trump campaign sells ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ T-shirts US traffic fatalities up 18 percent in first half of 2021 Hillicon Valley — Facebook launches rebranding campaign Mexico to give humanitarian visas to children, pregnant people Unvaccinated students in Oakland to transfer or be dropped from enrollment in January Congress can help save pregnant women and mothers of color Exxon CEO denies spreading disinformation on climate change Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Drug pricing out of Biden framework, at least for the moment Progressives win again: No infrastructure vote Thursday Senate approves bill to protect telecommunications infrastructure from foreign threats Chicago passes budget with one of country’s largest universal basic income programs Boston launches fund to help homeowners avoid foreclosure Former cheerleader crashes private meeting of NFL owners John Bolton: It’s ‘critical’ for the US to handle multiple strategic priorities EPA unveils strategy for reducing lead exposure Now is the time to take stock in our cyber defenses  Aromatherapy spray sold by Walmart caused rare bacterial infections, CDC says Biden denies plan giving $450,000 per person to immigrants separated at the border Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — How Martian biofuel could transport humans Why are some people getting psychosis after they contract COVID-19? Former NY Gov Andrew Cuomo charged with a sex-crime related offense Alleged Russian hacker extradited from South Korea to stand trial in US Biden puts presidency on the line with House Wall Street Journal defends running Trump letter, but calls his claims ‘bananas’ Maloney to subpoena top oil companies over climate ‘disinformation campaign’ Manchin signals he’ll support $1.75T price tag for spending plan Warner says cyber threats more worrying than ‘traditional weaponry’ Schrödinger’s cat and climate choices Neil Cavuto says he got threatening emails after urging vaccination Hacker charged with attempting to extort MLB, illegal streaming Richard Burr under insider trading investigation by SEC Pence speaks on school issues in Loudoun County ahead of Virginia election Collins casts 8,000 consecutive roll call vote in Senate DOJ announces tougher stance on corporate crime Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime Facebook reveals its new corporate name Supreme Court clears way for execution of two Oklahoma death row inmates Lori Loughlin to pay college tuition for two students following release from prison China offers no notable new environmental goals ahead of UN climate summit Biden administration considering payments to migrant families separated at the border under Trump: report You can now pre-order a hoverbike that flies for 40 minutes on a single charge How a new bipartisan law will help our Afghan allies resettle in the US Biden looks to spend $100B on immigration as House explores legalization pathways Biden administration officials outline steps to tackle urgent cyber threats Biden framework includes $150B for affordable housing Wild video shows man using live crocodile to defend himself in beach fight This chart tells you if you actually need a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot now The road to Glasgow is paved with bad assumptions Venezuelan envoy will plead not guilty to money laundering charges in US: lawyer Former Blackhawks player at center of sexual abuse probe reveals identity Madison Cawthorn to join House Freedom Caucus Exxon CEO says he had calls with lawmakers on reconciliation bill Women are steering Saudi Arabia toward revolutionary change Geoff Bennett announces exit from NBC News Lawyer says paramedic seen kicking homeless man should be charged with felony Financial self-dealing is rotting our government Senate panel advances Biden’s pick to lead DOJ antitrust unit College students voted in record numbers in 2020 election: study DeSantis sues Biden over federal contractor vaccine mandate Companies planning gene-edited strawberries to reduce waste ‘Inexcusable’: Democrats draw heat from paid leave advocates Cops on world-famous street arrest 80 Black people and 3 white Jeffrey Clark splits with lawyer ahead of testimony before Jan. 6 panel: report GM factory adding overtime shifts amid improvement in chip supply Biden calls for Sudan military to hand power back to people Watch live: House rules committee holds meeting on Build Back Better Act Lead pipe replacement can’t wait any longer Judge denies request to drop most serious charge against ex-officer in Daunte Wright killing Cheney calls out Fox over new Tucker Carlson promo Facebook rebrands as ‘Meta’ Study finds common antidepressant can reduce COVID-19 hospitalization Liberals defy Pelosi, say they’ll block infrastructure bill Aides say Sinema didn’t interact with guests at wedding who wore ‘disrespectful and racist costumes’ US policymakers can’t seem to figure out how to deal with South or North Korea UN human rights chief calls for ‘urgent, priority action’ ahead of climate summit Maryland rep deactivates Facebook, Instagram until reforms are enacted Coaches Vs. Racism nonprofit launching HBCU Roundball Experience in DC Former executive who says he was fired because he is a white male awarded $10M Florida lawmaker cites ‘disturbing, hateful voicemails’ after mask flap with state surgeon general America isn’t fielding its team on the global stage Rats running through VR maze offer insights on memory and learning Satanist wins in battle to change school district dress code Kristof shares lessons from 37 years at New York Times in last column North Dakota Republican barred from flight after incident with security agent Nearly 4 in 10 shoppers say they are likely to buy eco-friendly gifts this holiday season School district banning ‘Squid Game’ costumes over ‘potential violent messages’ Prosecutors argue Jan. 6 defendant made false medical claims while in DC jail The Future of the Workplace NAACP asks pro athletes to avoid signing with any teams based in Texas Families in Charleston church massacre reach $88M settlement with DOJ Raiders, Gruden reach settlement after his departure over emails More than a third of unvaccinated workers would quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate, poll finds On the verge of meaningful US climate policy, businesses should prepare to deliver DNA from Sitting Bull’s hair used for first time ever to link long-dead person to descendent The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden pleads to Dems before heading to Europe Olivia Rodrigo reveals the ‘strange’ gift she got visiting White House Ancient dog-sized scorpion fossil discovered in China Wheelchair-bound climate change activists are passing out in front of the White House in hunger strike US sanctioning Lebanese businessmen, lawmaker over alleged corruption Oil CEOs defend efforts to address climate crisis in Oversight testimony Families of Charleston mass shooting receive $88M settlement What America’s Thinking: October 28, 2021 Biden hails ‘historic’ deal, urges support Education blunder igniting suburban parents driving McAuliffe panic in Virginia Microsoft investing millions in community colleges to strengthen cyber workforce Obama calls Biden’s $1.75T framework ‘a giant leap forward’ Pfizer says Biden administration has ordered 50M more vaccine doses for kids CEO: Merck on pace to distribute tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 antiviral pills if approved Democratic chairmen say they are not giving up on adding drug pricing measure Ancestral land that was site of massacre returned to tribe Man who says he was fired for being white male awarded $10 million by jury Majority of small business owners back vaccine mandates for employees: poll Republicans say steps in vetting process skipped, delayed for Afghan evacuees Here’s how to prepare children for the COVID-19 vaccine Man who lived at Chicago airport for months acquitted of trespassing charge Manchin, Sinema sidestep saying if they support Biden framework Syringe shortage could stifle Africa’s vaccine campaign, WHO says Sally Yates reveals breast cancer battle Taiwan president confirms presence of US troops Merriam-Webster adds new words, phrases in nod to pandemic Sanders signals House should hold off on infrastructure vote Biden is correct about our failing education system — now it’s time to act Twenty-five U.S. cities on track to surpass Paris climate targets by 2025: report White House framework includes tax increases, leaves out billionaire tax Anatomy of Biden’s catch and release catastrophe Pelosi vows to bring infrastructure to vote on Thursday UN features dinosaur in climate message: ‘Save your species’ Brett Favre repays $600K in welfare fraud case Clyburn to rally support for McAuliffe in Virginia ‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes banned in New York district schools When Biden visits the Pope, expect the climate to top the agenda Vaccine hesitancy about new kids’ COVID-19 shot includes parents who are vaccinated themselves India rejects calls for net zero carbon emissions target Flight diverted after passenger accused of assaulting attendant FDA enacts stronger safety warnings for breast implants Mitt Romney dresses as Ted Lasso for Halloween NAACP calls on pro athletes to avoid signing with teams in Texas Michigan redistricting meeting delayed for hours by death threat Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on economic agenda Vatican abruptly cancels live broadcast of Biden meeting Pope Francis Watch live: McCarthy holds weekly press conference On the front lines of America’s culture wars: Cable news Rising: October 28, 2021 Former school safety officer charged with murder in death of unarmed 18-year-old What’s in and what’s out of the Biden framework New Orleans lifting mask mandate amid falling infection numbers Google to let minors request removal of images from search Native Americans fire back at MLB Commissioner over tomahawk chop Cyber terrorism: Sci-Fi fantasy or legitimate threat? Family of mentally disabled man fatally shot by off-duty officer in Costco awarded $17M Myanmar military carrying out torture campaign: AP investigation ​​Capitol Police arrest fugitive with ‘ghost gun,’ large-capacity magazine Republican Missouri Senate candidate: Teen incest victims should be denied abortions Safety officer who shot high school student indicted for murder Watch live: Pelosi holds briefing as White House presses for deal Measure expanding minors’ abortion rights heads to Illinois governor’s desk Cross-country flight diverted after flight attendant attacked mid-air High school principal who received lap dances from students under investigation Who is brave enough to be Trump’s 2024 running mate? Sudan envoy to US, others fired after condemning coup Democrats drop paid leave from Biden spending framework Biden’s proposed reconciliation framework drops clean electricity program, methane fee Biden reconciliation framework includes Medicaid workaround, no Medicare dental or vision benefits 36 percent in new poll approve of Biden’s handling of spending negotiations Small employers also need the vaccine mandate Biden sells Democrats on stripped-down $1.75T plan Biden spending framework leaves out Medicare negotiating drug prices Watch live: Exxon, Shell, Chevron executives testify on climate change Economic growth rate slows to 2 percent as delta derails recovery College linebacker indicted for Tinder murder Passing the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act can help avoid a repeat of senseless tragedies Fauci says he would vaccinate his daughters ‘in a second’ if they were children Taiwan defense minister says island must not rely on others for protection Up to 50M doses of J&J vaccine sitting idle in factory: report There’s no climate change exception to free speech NY attorney general planning to run for governor Clyburn: Divisions threaten Democrats’ majorities in House, Senate Weatherization program helping low-income households on the reconciliation chopping block Biden to announce new framework on spending deal Anomalies or attacks? Fear, uncertainty and politics of Havana Syndrome The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats have so many hurdles ahead Lack of trust mangles Democratic efforts to reach deal Biden set to meet pope as US abortion debate rages Tech billionaires in the crosshairs of new tax proposals 5 things to watch for as Biden heads to Europe Small business coalition urges FTC to enforce antitrust law Senate GOP lines up behind Trump-backed candidates Buffalo race becomes early test for a divided Democratic Party Honoring First Responders Day We must protect the heroes on the front lines in our communities Emergency managers face a chaotic and uncertain future One percent of adults say they’ve left job due to vaccine mandate: KFF poll