The Hill Articles: September 16, 2021

Seattle area to require COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor venues Man charged with murder 9 years after UNC Chapel Hill student Hedgepeth found dead California at risk of losing out on hundreds of millions in federal rental assistance, auditor warns Ohio Republican who voted to impeach Trump says he won’t seek reelection Briahna Joy Gray: Push toward major social spending amid pandemic was ‘short-lived’ Package a pair of AirPods Pro with an innovative book summary app for nearly $300 off Breakthrough data outlines need for booster, Pfizer CEO says Clarence Thomas warns against ‘destroying our institutions,’ defends the Supreme Court Michigan state lawmaker stripped of committee assignments after alleged jail escape attempt Youngkin breaks with Trump on whether Democrats will cheat in the Virginia governor’s race Trump endorses challenger in Michigan AG race Katie Halper: FBI’s treatment of Nassar victims ‘disturbing’ but ‘shouldn’t be surprising’ MassMutual fined $4M over employee’s role in GameStop frenzy Man charged in fatal Planned Parenthood shooting ruled incompetent to stand federal trial LGBT film festival to premiere documentary about Pete Buttigieg F-35 fighter jets may fall behind adversaries, House committee warns On The Money: Democrats get to the hard part Intercept reporters discuss gain-of-function research Intercept reporter reflects on pro-coup messaging among Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil Schwarzenegger says Californians ‘made the right decision’ not to recall Newsom Brazilian president’s popularity hits new low ahead of election year Overnight Health Care — GOP attorneys general warn of legal battle over Biden’s vaccine mandate Overnight Defense & National Security: US-Australian sub deal causes rift with France Max Rose preparing for rematch with Nicole Malliotakis: report School district condemns individual for Nazi salute protesting masks at board meeting Pick up this refurbished MacBook Pro for less than $250 Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by Climate Power — Emissions heading toward pre-pandemic levels Court rules Prince Philip’s will to remain sealed for 90 years Overnight Hillicon Valley — Majority supports national data privacy standards, poll finds Dysfunctional democracy blocks educational progress — Senate, protect voting rights Small business group intends to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate Federal court says Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed DHS memo warns of potential violence around upcoming ‘J6’ rally Police, parents make public plea for information in search for Gabby Petito Facebook announces crackdown on ‘coordinated social harm’ campaigns Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Greece as mother, brother get citizenship there Alabama woman charged with assault after confrontation with 11-year-old on bus Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes history marrying long-time partner Marlon Reis Senator calls on agencies to take action to prevent criminal cryptocurrency use Biden needs to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Psaki says White House offered ‘early stage call’ to Nicki Minaj Attorney indicted on charge of lying to FBI as part of Durham investigation Only one country in the world is living up to the Paris accord to curb global warming Democrats launch Spanish-language hub to combat disinformation California judge dismisses case brought by ex-girlfriend of Marilyn Manson Trump praises NH Senate candidate as Sununu weighs own bid To reduce child hunger, make WIC easier to access LA fire captain burned in explosion sues warehouse owners, vaping supply shop Biden discusses agenda with Schumer, Pelosi ahead of pivotal week Florida sheriff fired after asking inmate to say ‘I can’t breathe,’ saying he looked like George Floyd Ex-French ambassador takes swipe at Blinken after submarine snub Stefanik in ad says Democrats want ‘permanent election insurrection’ Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Future Martian colonies could be built from astronaut blood Elon Musk’s Tesla just crushed the record for fastest electric vehicle in the world As COVID-19 drags on, it is more important than ever to assess K-12 students Arizona Senate president requests Cyber Ninjas turn over election audit documents Future of Medicare and Oral Health Marburg virus outbreak comes to an end in Guinea British Airways operates carbon-neutral flight using recycled cooking oil 24 states threaten legal action over Biden’s vaccine mandate Italy requires all workers to present COVID-19 health passes Newsmax host screams at guest for critiquing Trump on Afghanistan: ‘Cut him off!’ Laws that deter companies from going public cost our economy dearly Kansas to pay $1.4M to ACLU, attorneys over Kobach voter registration law Former EPA chief to chair pro-Trump think tank’s environmental center World’s first battery-electric freight train appears in US University set to unenroll dozens who broke vaccine rules Two large California school districts to vote on student vaccine mandates Judge orders Biden to stop using Trump border policy to expel families Biden goes after top 1 percent in defending tax hikes Oversight Republicans seek testimony from Afghanistan watchdog Carbon reduction tax credit: An investment we can’t afford not to make France cancels DC gala in anger over Biden sub deal: report Ken Jennings, Mayim Bialik to share ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting duties for rest of 2021 DOJ moves to block Purdue Pharma deal shielding Sacklers Trump offers sympathy for those charged with Jan. 6 offenses Ex-Trump aides launch $10 million campaign against Biden economic agenda Over $450B in COVID-19 relief funds delivered to families: Treasury Letitia James holding private talks on running for New York governor: report Want a clean energy future? Look to the tax code Watch live: White House press briefing Jan. 6 panel says it is reviewing Milley actions LSU to unenroll 78 students for not meeting vaccine requirement Democrats brace for toughest stretch yet with Biden agenda Ethics group files complaint against former Pence chief of staff Marc Short Ford adding jobs to produce electric pickup truck Maine woman, 101, named state’s oldest lobster fisher Almost 30 years after his prison escape, fugitive turns himself in Iran rips nuclear watchdog’s work as ‘unprofessional’ Students fight back against book ban that includes Rosa Parks, Malala and Sesame Street Rapper, reality TV star sentenced to 17 years in prison for PPP loan fraud Nashville nurse on latest COVID-19 surge: ‘It is so much worse this time’ Christie, Pompeo named co-chairs of GOP redistricting group Harris, CBC put weight behind activist-led National Black Voter Day Democrats call for oil company executives to testify on disinformation campaign What US policymakers can learn from the UK’s COVID-19 response ‘Rocky’ gloves, other iconic Sylvester Stallone memorabilia being auctioned Lawmakers lay out arguments for boosting clean energy through infrastructure Obama backs Trudeau in Canadian election 3,000 health workers suspended in France over vaccine mandate The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – DC prepares for Saturday of festivals & Jan. 6 demonstration First openly gay governor elected marries longtime partner Watch live: Biden discusses economy, middle class Children, teens see BMI increase at nearly double the rate during the pandemic: CDC CDC: One-third in ‘limited’ study report long-term COVID-19 two months after positive test What America’s Thinking: September 16, 2021 Adding dental benefits to Medicare South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh surrenders to authorities New rainbow-colored fly species named after RuPaul White House touts Nobel economists’ support for Biden agenda Majority of Americans support national data privacy standards: poll Amazing video shot from orbit by just-launched Space X rocket Country music star rescued from second story of historic building Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen’s civil rights Washington Post editorial board backs McAuliffe in Virginia governor’s race Afghan resistance leader retains K Street lobbyist California dreaming did not become reality for Republicans Retail sales eke out August gain despite delta, supply snags Maryland surpasses 10K COVID-19 deaths Auto-injecting pill could deliver drugs normally given by shots Federal Reserve officials’ stock trading sparks ethics review Advocates ‘in utter disbelief’ after Biden resumes Haitian repatriations Roger Stone served with Capitol riot lawsuit during radio interview The White House’s $65 billion pandemic preparedness plan falls short Only 29 percent in new poll say US is headed in right direction More than 200,000 stopped at border for second straight month Man catches monster catfish and likely shatters world record Court rules pro-Palestinian protests at Michigan synagogue protected by First Amendment Advocates calling for fresh look at continuity of government Los Angeles County supervisors vote to end oil, gas drilling An anti-racist action plan for studying the human genome Pence aiming to raise $18M ahead of possible 2024 run: report Scientists say ozone layer hole growing rapidly, already bigger than Antarctica Controversial new TV show ‘The Activist’ drastically revamped after backlash Taliban co-founder reemerges amid reported divisions in leadership McAuliffe, Youngkin report record summer fundraising hauls in Virginia governor’s race Idaho to ration care amid COVID-19 surge Durham seeking indictment of lawyer with ties to Democrats: reports Almost half of new gun buyers women: research New Wikipedia chief eyes moderator diversity Congress could stop Milley’s nuclear weapons quandary from happening again Southern Hemisphere’s ozone hole now bigger than Antarctica Telemundo names Julio Vaqueiro as new anchor Almost 5,500 Chicago students, staff potentially exposed to COVID-19 in first two weeks of school Archbishops plead with California Gov Newsom over controversial statue Obesity treatment can save thousands — if Medicare decides to fund it Rising: September 16, 2021 CDC hindered pandemic response, Gottlieb says Los Angeles reportedly to begin requiring bargoers be vaccinated Gray wolf may be relisted as endangered after Trump removed protections GOP fundraising platform will cut fees, seeking to funnel more money to campaigns Everytown turning focus to Virginia elections Why isn’t it a ‘lie’ when Joe Biden says something false or dishonest? Jobless claims rise in wake of Hurricane Ida Piers Morgan joining News Corp., will host new show on Fox Nation Southwest Airlines giving vaccinated workers two extra days of pay Republican requesting data, notes, emails in intelligence report on COVID-19 origins Newsom: Presidential bid has ‘100 percent never been on my radar’ Newsom: Win shows Democrats should ‘stiffen our spines’ on COVID-19 measures A functional society would protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19 Britney Spears’s Instagram account, with 34 million followers, just vanished UN report: Coronavirus emissions drop a ‘temporary blip’ Joe Manchin is wrong — we can’t afford not to invest in our children United Airlines CEO says employees exempt from vaccine ‘won’t be in front of customers’ Vladimir Putin admits ‘several tens of people’ in his inner circle have COVID-19 ‘Traitorous’ or ‘tabloidish’: Should Milley be court-martialed or Woodward condemned? UN chief: Notion that world body can fix Afghanistan a ‘fantasy’ Lindsey Graham: Police need ‘to take a firm line’ with Sept. 18 rally attendees Elton John in worsening pain cancels his fall tour China: US, UK, Australia ‘severely damaging regional peace’ with security partnership Channeling the Yom Kippur ethos: The need for a national period of reckoning France says Biden acted like Trump in Australian submarine deal Sanders ‘disappointed’ in House panel’s vote on drug prices How to keep schools open: Follow science, not politics Putin says dozens of staffers infected with COVID-19 Paul Ryan researched narcissistic personality disorder after Trump win: book Security fencing, barriers go back up at Capitol In the showdown over masks in K-12 schools, who will blink first? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by National Industries for the Blind – What do Manchin and Sinema want? The Memo: Rally in support of Jan. 6 rioters is new headache for GOP Pandemic frustrations zero in on unvaccinated Americans Manchin keeps Washington guessing on what he wants Trump’s election fraud claims pose risks for GOP in midterms