The Hill Articles: October 29, 2021

Maryland lawmaker reprimanded for performing surgery during legislative meetings Sheriff says he did not coordinate with DA before filing Cuomo complaint Newsom cancels trip to UN climate conference due to family obligations Texas AG sues White House over vaccine mandate Candidates sue after Pennsylvania county sent hundreds of ballots to wrong address The US still slaughters wolves on the eve of the Glasgow COP26 summit NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa hit by taxi, suffering minor injuries Lincoln Project says it sent people with tiki torches to Youngkin event ‘Bullpen’ is offensive to cows and should be renamed ‘arm barn’: PETA Overnight Energy & Environment — American Clean Power — Supreme Court to review power plant rule case Harris makes a final pitch for McAuliffe Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Young children one step closer to vaccine Supreme Court rejects Maine health workers’ challenge to vaccine mandate Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill regulating leaving dogs tied up outside Scientists analyze health risks in James Bond movies—and one of the worst is sex with 007 Whitmer vetoes GOP-backed voter ID measures Tired of schools being political battlegrounds? Support education choice Expert warns that artificial intelligence could soon be able to ‘hack’ human beings Hillicon Valley — Feds zero in on groups critical to national security Overnight Defense & National Security — Biden discusses Afghanistan, submarine deals in Europe Biggest aquarium in the world will debut with staggering 68,000 marine animals Virginia official apologizes for posting blackface photo Sanford Health says 97 percent in compliance with COVID-19 vaccine mandate Democrats seek tweaks to $1.75T framework Ocasio-Cortez defends climate provisions in spending bill: ‘I have to live in this future’ EPA to consider tighter air quality standards for smog Democratic reps call for investigation into Texas border policy Federal push to identify, protect critical groups from hackers gains momentum US immigration policy was built by bureaucrats — it’s hurting us at home and abroad Supreme Court to review ruling nixing Trump power plant climate rollback Harris to get COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday Virginia police ramping up Halloween weekend security after threats to shopping centers Kemp, other GOP governors to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — China’s president to video in for climate confab Progressives see infrastructure vote next week Texas man killed by police, house burned down in dispute over overgrown lawn Scientists built a computer model of ‘Dune’ to see whether humans could live there After initiating massacre of hundreds of Native Americans, should this man still have his name on school he founded? Sudan military leader says new prime minister will be appointed soon On The Money — The big business wins in Build Back Better Newman announces she’ll challenge fellow Democrat Casten in newly drawn Illinois district Tonga records first COVID-19 case Supreme Court will weigh if Republican AGs can defend Trump-era immigration rule Modernizing Diabetes Care Pope blesses Biden’s ability to receive communion despite beliefs Poll: Majority of voters say Fauci should resign Inspector general for Afghanistan war pressured by State, DOD to redact reports NHL’s Penguins face federal suit over ex-minor league coach accused of sexual assault Khloé Kardashian and daughter test positive for coronavirus Harvesting another trade war Ocasio-Cortez presses Biden on student debt: ‘Doesn’t need Manchin’s permission for that’ FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 Photos of the Week: Bipawtisan Dog Costume parade, California flooding and tiger cubs To lead the world on climate, Biden needs a carbon price McAuliffe, Youngkin release closing ads ahead of Virginia election Democratic senator introduces data privacy legislation The White House’s gender strategy demands bold global action SpaceX is launching another crew to the International Space Station on Halloween Yellen says spending bill would lower inflation, reduce household costs It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Yet, I don’t see myself anywhere University of Oklahoma announces employee vaccine mandate Elon Musk jokes about launching a new university Large East Asian spider invading Georgia Man who lived inside Chicago’s O’Hare airport for three months acquitted of trespassing charges Iowa Gov. signs bill protecting benefits for workers who refuse COVID-19 vaccines Buckingham Palace: Queen Elizabeth II instructed to rest for two weeks Huawei reports 32 percent sales drop amid US sanctions Wages see biggest three-month jump in 20 years Amazon-funded wind farm now operational in Scotland Here’s why we should end pandemic migration restrictions Guantánamo Bay detainee gives first public account of CIA torture in US court In amazing development, 2 female California condors conceive and give birth — without males America should promote economic freedom at COP26 What America’s Thinking: October 29, 2021 Just in time for National Cat Day (today), new dating app features singles with ‘cat-forward lifestyles’ Letitia James launches gubernatorial bid, sets up primary battle with Hochul Our children are facing a mental health crisis — we can and must address it today CDC study: Vaccination offers better protection than previous COVID-19 infection Millions of women could lose their right to choose — not just in Texas Poll: Biden approval slips 5 points to 42 percent Harry and Meghan renew vaccine equity push as G-20 kicks off Judge applies ‘terrorism enhancement,’ sentences two neo-Nazi group members to 9 years National emissions to be a factor in drilling lease sales NASA flew a spacecraft over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and here’s what it discovered David Sirota: If Democrats don’t deliver, voters will ‘vote for change’ Patagonia doubles down on its Facebook boycott in wake of new whistleblower leaks Hidden economics lessons in ghost stories Fox anchor Neil Cavuto faces death wishes over endorsement of vaccines University of Pittsburgh creates gender-inclusive language guide The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden doesn’t discuss abortion with Pope Francis Apple says supply issues cost company $6 billion in fiscal fourth quarter Former Ohio Democratic Party chair: Current generation of politicians have ‘never been in a democracy’ Biden lauds ally France, calls handling of sub deal ‘clumsy’ Press freedom advocate: Unclear how recent US kidnapping allegations will impact Assange case Biden, Mattarella discuss climate, COVID-19, and Afghanistan Don’t let China distract us from Russia The Race for Richmond: Virginia gubernatorial race polls reveal election enthusiasm gap Briahna Joy Gray: Focus on Trump in Virginia gubernatorial race ‘rather dispiriting’ Cuban lawmakers approve new legal rights for citizens Trump doubles down on calling for Pulitzers to be revoked from WaPost, NYT Trump touts Kinzinger’s retirement: ‘2 down, 8 to go’ South Korean leader tells pope a visit to the North would create ‘momentum for peace’ Microsoft is now the most valuable company in the world, topping Apple Arnold Schwarzenegger slams world leaders critical of climate policies: ‘They are liars, they are stupid’ Texas homeowner mounts ‘stand your ground’ defense after killing Muslim man who pulled into his driveway Why we need traceable seafood Shortening programs won’t help Democrats build back better Biden again rescinds Trump ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy amid legal battle Biden targets Iran drone program with sanctions Remains in California desert identified as missing NJ woman Lauren Cho Justice Department to provide $21M to investigate hate crimes Pope Francis calls for ‘radical’ action on climate change ahead of UN climate summit Scientists find shocking amount of toxic chemicals in fast food COP26: If we don’t know where we are going, we will end up someplace else Officer accused of obstructing Jan. 6 investigation resigns from Capitol Police force Biden’s new infrastructure deal represents biggest climate investment in history Biden says Pope Francis thinks he should keep receiving communion Death row inmate reacts violently in third straight botched Oklahoma execution Tone down the rhetoric and play the long game with China McAuliffe leads Youngkin by 1 point ahead of Virginia governor’s race: poll Iowa House maps create competitive seats World’s most expensive home, with mural by Renaissance painter, about to go on sale Abby Huntsman blames ‘View’ exit on ‘unbearable culture’ Politico, E&E News employees announce they are unionizing Kinzinger announces he won’t seek reelection Getting serious about solving the supply chain crisis Rising: October 29, 2021 Rapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges: reports More than 2,000 Inner Mongolia tourists quarantined over COVID-19 fears Mitt Romney dresses up as ‘Ted Lasso’ with Krysten Sinema playing his boss in viral Halloween photo Europe takes a stronger stand on Taiwan to counter China’s aggressiveness 300 passengers flee LAX terminal in gun scare Russia surpasses its daily record for COVID-19 deaths Iowa passes bill allowing unemployment for workers fired over vaccine mandates Biden jokes with Pope about drinks, age, Satchel Paige US diplomat: ‘We are committed to deepening our ties with Taiwan’ To get serious about bioterrorism, we need a vaccine database Debt default would happen between mid-December and mid-February: analysis Ocasio-Cortez on Facebook rebrand: ‘Cancer to democracy’ Inflation eases slightly in September as personal income drops Vaccinated just as likely to spread delta variant within household as unvaccinated: study Start smaller: How Democrats can win big on small business Florida Panthers head coach resigns in wake of Blackhawks sex abuse scandal Up to 12,000 Air Force personnel have rejected vaccine orders: report It’s crunch time for Biden’s agenda 36 percent of US workers say employer requires COVID-19 vaccine: poll ‘Rust’ armorer says she has ‘no idea where the live rounds came from’ Without drug pricing reform, BBB will stand for ‘Biden’s Big Blunder’ Biden has private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican It’s time to pay for mental health care in America The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden doesn’t get what he wanted before next week’s elections Baltimore Arts Museum names new gender-neutral restrooms after John Waters The Memo: Democrats stall out on brink of victory Business emerges as winner in framework deal Manchin, Sinema put stamp on party, to progressive chagrin What Virginia’s early vote tells us about a tight-as-a-tick governor’s race Volunteer fire departments need assistance with stations, staffing and equipment First responder unions resist COVID-19 mandates for front line workers