The Hill Articles: October 7, 2021

Washington Post reporter: Success of BuzzFeed, Vox, Vice likely helped Ozy attract investors Matt Taibbi says Merck COVID-19 antiviral pill ‘could have been out a lot earlier’ Dozens injured in 5.9 magnitude Tokyo earthquake House to vote Tuesday on debt limit hike Schumer frustrates GOP, Manchin with fiery debt ceiling speech Elon Musk announces Tesla headquarters to move to Texas Arkansas lawmakers advance bill prohibiting businesses from demanding workers’ vaccine status Former Taliban commander indicted in deaths of US troops Trump urges GOP senators to vote against McConnell debt deal Senate approves short-term debt ceiling increase On The Money — Presented by NRHC — Senate slowly walks back from debt disaster Florida Board of Education approves sanctions on eight school districts over coronavirus mandates Here are the 11 GOP senators who helped advance the debt extension Key debt-limit vote sparks major fight among Senate Republicans Administration confirms it will restore national monuments to pre-Trump boundaries Army opens resource, support center at troubled Fort Hood Veteran Afghan journalist says ‘nothing changed’ from Taliban in the ’90s to now Los Angeles sheriff says he will not enforce vaccine mandate Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden set to restore national monuments rolled back by Trump Biden says he has directed DOJ to focus on violence from unruly airline passengers Defense & National Security — Troops secretly train with Taiwan as tensions with China continue Moderate Democrat says he can’t back House spending plan ‘in its current form’ Hillicon Valley — Presented by American Edge Project — Russia dominant force behind cyberattacks in last year, report finds Court recommends dismissal of Ronaldo rape case Overnight Health Care — Presented by EMAA — Pfizer requests FDA authorize COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds EPA’s missed opportunity to address climate and public health Four Democratic governors agree to share gun crime data in effort to thwart violence NHL’s Canadiens player taking time off to address mental health Biden intends to sign short-term bill raising debt ceiling Lawmakers call for more resources to support early cancer detection Some indoor mask mandates to end in San Francisco Bay Area Lawmakers call for end to ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan We are all paying for DeSantis’ defiance of the First Amendment No to auctioning off the great elephants of Namibia Pentagon climate plan prepares military for extreme conditions Poll: 74 percent say COVID-19 restrictions effectively slow the virus ‘I’m an idiot:’ Tennis star’s shoes stolen with wedding ring attached Empire State Building to illuminate in red, white and blue for Fox’s 25th anniversary US nuclear sub hit object in South China Sea Taxing new plastic is the cheapest way to address its environmental impact Woman indicted for setting fire to a 7-Eleven during George Floyd protest Abbott appeals denial of federal emergency declaration at the border Artist puts coffin on Trump’s Hollywood star to highlight preventable COVID-19 deaths Biden expected to restore national monument boundaries scaled back by Trump Equilibrium/Sustainability — Coloradan cattle test ‘Google Maps for cows’ Brazilian soccer player charged with attempted murder after kicking referee in the head NFL players union to vote on whether to oust executive director: report Club for Growth squeezes front-line Democrats on reconciliation plan Google, YouTube to demonetize climate denial content Debt for Trump’s business estimated at $1.3 billion: report Biden pushes benefits of COVID-19 vaccine mandates: ‘These requirements work’ Facebook’s the latest example that we must rewrite laws on corporate harm House Democrats urge leaders to keep housing in reconciliation bill Alleged Texas high school shooter released from jail Marshall Project founder stepping down as chair Trump advising 4 former aides to ignore subpoenas from Jan. 6 panel: report Woman sentenced to jail for not moving when grizzly charged at her Raising Cane’s sending corporate staff to work in restaurants amid labor shortage U.S. wants nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna to restart ‘soon’ Senate locks in deal to vote on debt ceiling hike Thursday Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel for portrayals of colonialism’s effects Thirty seconds over Taiwan Orphaned by COVID-19: 140,000 children in America have lost their parents or caregivers Black Virginia lawmakers criticize Republicans over flyers depicting them as puppets Jan. 6 committee issues latest round of subpoenas for rally organizers Senate Democrat says hundreds of Americans, Afghan allies arrived in Qatar after being stranded in Afghan airport The top 10 media franchises Lions and tigers all had COVID-19 at the National Zoo Mussolini’s granddaughter wins most votes in Rome city council elections Director of Fox News decision desk, who called Arizona for Biden, will return in 2022, 2024: report Eroding congressional support for Israel is cause for alarm Lawmakers introduce bill to limit data collection at border crossings Top Republican says 10 GOP senators will help advance debt hike Seattle-area lawmakers say colleague’s campaign flyer is racist, ‘horrifying’ North Carolina Republicans want to inspect Durham County voting machines Appeals court rules in favor of student-athletes who sought religious exemption from vaccine mandate Raskin and Biggs spar over Arizona audit results, with Biggs refusing to say who won the state Who is going to plant all those trees? Thune’s bill addresses multi-year tree planting backlog Paul, Booker introduce bill to end FDA animal testing mandates Poor air circulation raises potential contaminant exposure sixfold Ford’s Theater hits timely nerve with production of ‘My Lord, What a Night’ Biden, Manchin huddle on reconciliation More business leaders back campaign to end death penalty Afghan man suing US, wants to reunite with sons Why China’s military overflights of Taiwan are (probably) not a prelude to war FBI says Zodiac Killer case still open after new theory arises What America’s Thinking: October 07, 2021 Koch-backed group endorses Youngkin in Virginia governor’s race White House calls debt ceiling compromise ‘positive step forward’ Russian-speaking hacking group scaling up ransomware attacks on hospitals 100-year-old man goes on trial for working in Nazi concentration camp CDC director urging flu shots ahead of potentially ‘severe’ season Russian court orders collection of more than $350K in Facebook fines Ireland joining international agreement on global minimum tax Five takeaways: Report details Trump’s election pressure campaign Tokyo shaken by 5.9 magnitude quake, at least 17 injured 2001 anthrax attacks were the catalyst for today’s COVID defenses Congressional Democrats must hold firm on the recovery bill Golden Globes, NAACP partnering to promote diversity, equity GOP disappointment with McConnell deal could delay vote Biden DOJ tries to shield DeVos from deposition in lawsuit over student loans MacArthur Fellow uses cinema, home movies to spotlight Black filmmakers  School safety officer’s shooting of student investigated as homicide Barletta holds wide lead over GOP rivals in early poll of Pennsylvania governor race Chappelle called out for ‘hostile transphobia and homophobia’ in Netflix special Watchdog: De Blasio misused security detail for personal benefit Why electric F-150s will not help the climate Top Trump lawyer Pat Cipollone to run DC branch for Browne George Ross Four Black girls or women were killed every day last year in America Markey: Senate must pass reconciliation package before global climate summit Biden approval rating falls to low of 38 percent: Quinnipiac poll Foreign COVID misinformation helps fuel public health skepticism 18 former NBA players charged with defrauding league Shocking fraud charges filed against 18 former NBA players Government agencies release climate resilience plans Blinken, Japanese counterpart share concerns on North Korea The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Debt ceiling fight punted to December Bass receives endorsement from EMILY’s List Microsoft report finds Russia dominant force behind cyberattacks in past year UN chief wants $8B to vaccinate 40 percent of population in every country by year’s end A nuclear submarine deal that China would actually respect Ship anchored near oil pipeline made unusual movements before rupture off Southern California US troops secretly training forces in Taiwan for past year: report Venezuela blames US veto for delay in COVID-19 funds from IMF Federal appeals court upholds California’s gig worker law 20 percent of US insurance board members tied to fossil fuels Robinhood’s legal chief criticizes regulatory ‘nanny state’ GOP Virginia lieutenant governor nominee refuses to say if she’s vaccinated The US has never defaulted on its debt — except the four times it did Sanders alums launch progressive firm Fox’s Bret Baier: Jan. 6 was a ‘dark day’ for US ‘similar to what we saw in 1876’ Global energy crunch spurs inflation and scares green lobby Canada’s Trudeau apologizes for vacation on first Truth and Reconciliation Day DC police say man punched by actor Woody Harrelson at Watergate faces charges Prolonged exposure to air and noise pollution may increase heart failure risk in women: study Monica Lewinsky: ‘The idea that I bore more responsibility’ than Clinton is ‘insane’ Majority supports American troop intervention if allies targeted: poll Biden administration knew in July that thousands of Haitians were headed toward border: report EU orders probe into migrant pushbacks in Greece and Croatia Biden isn’t doing as well as Trump at removing aliens who pose a threat to public safety Man accused of killing 3 complained pharmacist brother was ‘killing people with the COVID shot’ Maryland awards exonerated former death row inmate $400K Woman severely burned trying to save dog from Yellowstone hot spring Local news reporter says she was fired for refusing company’s vaccine requirement Child dies in Alabama flooding Senate reaches deal on short-term debt hike into December New Twitter feature warns you when you are entering an ‘intense’ conversation Top Oklahoma school official announces campaign for governor We must fight the Biden administration’s open border policies Maryland county mandates masks for kids 2 to 5 Founder of pro-Trump social media campaign pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charge Federal office to probe allegations Ghani left Afghanistan with millions Marines say burnout, pandemic contributed to accident that killed 9 off California coast Women protected longer than men after receiving Pfizer vaccine: research Texas school shooting suspect’s family says he was robbed, bullied GOP state legislature PAC rolls out ad hitting McAuliffe, Virginia Democrats on education ‘Bernie Biden’ and his misguided agenda for America CIA launches new center focused on China Texas to appeal ruling blocking abortion law FDA to make decision on vaccines for kids 5 to 11 More than 120,000 kids in US had primary caregiver die during pandemic: study Watch live: Arizona officials testify before House panel on election audit Former Amazon warehouse worker sues over pay for COVID-19 screening DNC Caucus chairs: ‘We cannot afford to lose the right to choose’ Rising: October 7, 2021 Jobless claims fall by 38K, break three straight weeks of gains FTC warns of ‘significant financial penalties’ if for-profit colleges deceive students Unseen Van Gogh sketches explain his most brutally criticized painting Rachel Maddow reveals she underwent surgery for skin cancer California surfer attacked, dragged underwater by shark FBI should be wary of attorney general’s directive on school board threats Pandora Papers prompt lawmakers to push for crackdown on financial ‘enablers’ Finland also limiting Moderna vaccine for younger groups NHL star allegedly used fake vaccine card, a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison Pfizer applies to FDA for COVID-19 vaccine authorization in children 5-11 A proud year for Biden and progressives Trust in judgment of American public, confidence in politicians at new lows: poll Report details DOJ officials’s resistance to Trump push to probe election More Americans caught faking vaccinations to sneak into Hawaii Trust in media nears record low: Gallup After Afghanistan, the US must work with countries committed to Western alliances Australian leader: Facebook should be held liable for anonymous comments Milestone bill would bar imports linked to forest destruction The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate nears surprise deal on short-term debt ceiling hike Ruben Gallego is left’s favorite to take on Sinema Democrats downplay deadlines on Biden’s broad spending plan Biden and big business: It’s complicated Rift widens between business groups and House GOP The Memo: Culture war intensifies over school boards Biden takes big step on rules for environmental reviews A holistic approach to climate equity Democrats eager for another shot at turning Texas blue White House analysis touts gains from COVID-19 vaccine requirements