The Hill Articles: September 21, 2021

UN meeting with US, France canceled over scheduling issue Trump sues NYT, Mary Trump over story on tax history Suspects charged with hate crime in attack on Jewish men outside LA restaurant Schumer moves to break GOP blockade on Biden’s State picks McConnell, Shelby offer government funding bill without debt ceiling Bipartisan senators to hold hearing on ‘toxic conservatorships’ amid Britney Spears controversy GOP Rep. Cawthorn likens vaccine mandates to ‘modern-day segregation’ Biden’s crackdown on monopolies should include live event ticketing  House passes bill to prevent shutdown and suspend debt limit Biden launches investigation into Texas school mask mandate ban Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by AM General — Afghan evacuation still frustrates El Salvador’s president labels himself world’s ‘coolest dictator’ in Twitter bio NCAA puts Georgia Tech women’s basketball team on 3 years’ probation Reporters lodge complaint with White House over Biden-Johnson meeting access Senate advances Biden consumer bureau pick after panel logjam House passes bill to compensate ‘Havana syndrome’ victims Wray warns Taliban takeover in Afghanistan could inspire US-based extremists Board: Mississippi public universities can’t mandate COVID-19 vaccine Health Overnight Health Care — Presented by Indivior — J&J says booster gives stronger protection Hoyer tells Israel removal of Iron Dome funding is ‘technical postponement’ Diplomats express ‘frustration’ to Blinken over Havana syndrome skepticism: report Dems punch back over GOP holdup of Biden SBA nominee Democrats seek to cool simmering tensions Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — FBI director pressed on agency reportedly withholding Kaseya decryption key Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the League of Conservation Voters — Biden, Xi talk climate at UN forum Save nearly $200 on this fitness app and massage gun combo DeSantis’s new surgeon general opposes vaccine mandates Taliban asks to address world leaders at UN assembly: report Justice Department investigating Zoom’s China ties over Five9 deal A new UN climate architecture is emerging focused on need for speed San Francisco becomes first US airport to mandate vaccinations for all workers The Memo: Biden seeks to reassure aggrieved allies Wray says FBI domestic terrorism caseload has ‘exploded’ since last year Advocacy groups call for removal of Federal Reserve officials over trades while in office Our next public health challenge: Losing the ‘COVID-15’ FBI confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s White House faces increased cries from allies on Haitian migrants Biden administration urges Supreme Court to uphold New York’s handgun restriction Poll from conservative group shows tight governor’s race in Virginia High school football player in New York dies after head injury Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Bezos promises $1 billion for biodiversity New flood insurance program to cut premiums for a million policyholders DOJ sues to block JetBlue-American Airlines partnership Bees attack and kill large number of endangered penguins Former Massachusetts mayor gets six years in prison for ‘old school’ corruption GOP senators seek to block dishonorable discharges for unvaccinated troops Xi says China will no longer build coal plants abroad Seattle extends eviction moratorium into January Franken targets senators from both parties in new comedy tour Government by algorithm: Can AI improve human decisionmaking? DHS chief ‘horrified’ by images at border Elon Musk promises upgraded toilets, Wi-Fi on next SpaceX flight Ken Burns compares current events to Civil War, Depression, WWII New Iranian president calls for resumption of nuclear talks in UN speech Men caught smuggling trunk full of KFC into locked-down Auckland Eric Trump lawyer in New York attorney general’s fraud case quits Bring innovation to farms and food Lawyer says R. Kelly is unlikely to take stand in sex-trafficking trial Sudan leaders say attempted coup was thwarted House panel to examine states’ abortion restrictions, hear from three congresswomen who’ve had abortions Florida school district condemns students accused of harassing LGBT rights supporters Biden, don’t punish India Herschel Walker will speak at Trump rally in Georgia Biden congratulates Trudeau for winning third term as Canadian prime minister McDonald’s shifting away from plastic in Happy Meal toys Football refs accuse school of intentionally trapping them in locker room after controversial game NewsGuild to investigate Gannett over unpaid overtime allegations FBI withheld decryption key for Kaseya ransomware attack for three weeks: report NATO chief calls on allies to ‘focus on big picture’ amid US-France sub dispute How amateur detectives on social media helped crack the Gabby Petito case To defeat HIV, we must build global health bridges Judge dismisses Greenpeace lawsuit against Walmart Progressive poll finds support for solar energy tax credit legislation DHS secretary condemns treatment of Haitian migrants but says US will ramp up deportations Lawmakers push for numbers behind Afghan evacuation LA County says Emmys didn’t violate COVID-19 rules after criticism People close to Trump say he ‘wants back’ in national spotlight: report UK to launch investigation after breach reveals Afghan interpreters’ information Bees kill more than 60 penguins in freak incident Michigan GOP governor hopeful says he would support state abortion ban: recording Biden needs to act on growing anti-death penalty sentiments Dakota Access asks court to reverse decision requiring environmental review Grassley leads Finkenauer by 18 points in hypothetical matchup: poll UN chief: Inequity in global COVID-19 vaccine rollout an ‘obscenity’ Fire erupts on the roof of the Louisiana Superdome UK’s Johnson: Dealing with Biden a ‘breath of fresh air’ Ex-French ambassador says Biden is ‘a big disappointment all over Europe’ To Build Back Better, we need a tax system where everyone pays their fair share Trump campaign knew soon after election that voting machine claims were false: report Upgrade your audio experience with wireless earbuds on sale for more than $30 off Biden meets with leaders of Australia, Iraq before departing UNGA Biden’s submarine deal is an own goal in the contest against China Biden announces $10 billion commitment to fighting world hunger Afghan girls soccer team granted asylum in Portugal Native American tribes sue to halt Wisconsin wolf hunt Facebook spent billions on safety, security over past 5 years Almost all San Francisco-area residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose New Space Force uniforms draw comparisons to ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Democrats to nix $1B for Israel’s Iron Dome from bill to avert shutdown ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik hoping to decrease ‘drama factor’ Election reform in the states is not all doom and gloom Here’s why Amazon is lobbying the government to legalize marijuana Texas women accused of assaulting NYC hostess say slurs were against them Eric Trump to speak at conference led by prominent anti-vaxxers Manchin presses Interior nominee on leasing program review ‘Family Guy’ release pro-vaccine PSA Republicans report cash advantage over Democrats as both rake in millions in August More than 50 companies sign letter opposing Texas abortion law UN chief says ‘solidarity’ is missing in fights against pandemic, climate change Former Air Force contractor sentenced for taking thousands of pages of classified information Energy Department’s loan program helped Tesla; now it needs to help low-income communities Birth rates declined to ‘unusually low’ level during pandemic winter: Census Bureau Katie Hill launches effort to protect Democratic majority in House Missouri state rep wants official to step down after ‘This is America’ played in classroom Stunning photos capture daredevil’s slackline walk off the Eiffel Tower Ohio Republican tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case Harris ‘deeply troubled’ by treatment of Haitian migrants The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Dems attempt to tie government funding, Ida relief to debt limit Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central unveil two new animated political satires Restaurant kicked out couple with immune-compromised baby for wearing masks Louisiana delegation split over debt hike bill with disaster aid Watch live: Biden meets with UK’s Boris Johnson America’s climate change conclusion Construction workers, police clash in Melbourne over COVID-19 vaccine mandate Biden calls for additional boost for climate financing for developing countries JoJo Siwa performs as part of first same-sex couple on ‘DWTS’ Alyson Shontell named new Fortune editor-in-chief Taliban add more men in expansion of interim Cabinet Lawmakers making Instagram appearance before Free Britney rally at Capitol Court finds Russia was behind 2006 poisoning of ex-spy in London Opioid prescriptions fell over past decade while drug overdose deaths climbed: AMA report Pope says some critics wanted him to die in surgery Majority of unvaccinated in Colorado have no plans to get inoculated: poll Schumer urges Biden to stop expelling Haitian migrants Republicans have moral and financial reasons to oppose raising the debt ceiling Stolen gun tied to 27 shootings in Chicago before it was taken off streets: report Google to purchase Manhattan building for $2.1 billion Georgia elections chief writing book critical of both Trump and Abrams Poll: Roughly 20 percent of voters say pandemic will never be over Chicago mayor proposes ‘biggest’ plan in US to help low-income residents Google employees criticize removal of Navalny app What America’s Thinking: September 21, 2021 House Democrats unveil legislation to curtail presidential power Congress should pass full Biden tax package Warren, Bush offer bill to give HHS power to impose eviction moratorium Eric Clapton performs at venue that requires vaccination ‘COVID-19 pandemic has robbed Americans of 9 million birthdays,’ researcher says Biden seeks to rally countries to confront urgent threats in UN speech Senator demands TikTok remove ‘devious lick’ trend SEC investigating sexual harassment, discrimination allegations against game publisher Family says vaccine misinformation killed bride to be UN agencies raise concerns about US deportations of Haitian migrants Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for facilitating ransomware payments It’s time to rapid home-test every American every day Rising: September 21, 2021 Major companies’ CEOs calling on Congress for more child care funding Harry and Meghan join celeb-filled vaccine equity event WashPost fact-checker gives Pompeo four ‘Pinocchios’ for ‘zombie’ claim about Obama Iran deal Democrats release debt ceiling bill that funds government through Dec. 3 France presses EU on trade agreements with Australia in wake of submarine deal Amnesty International: 10 women or girls killed daily in Mexico California court rules delivery drivers can sue over treatment as contractors instead of employees Biden’s post-Afghanistan focus on China is mostly positive so far Apple working on technology to diagnose depression, cognitive decline: report Texas governor signs more abortion restrictions into law Lawyers say Prince Andrew served with sexual assault lawsuit Trudeau’s party fails to win majority in Canada vote Shocking scene as man jumps to his death, hits another man below Rock dust could put a drain on atmospheric carbon — will this technology work? Watch live: Biden delivers remarks before the UN General Assembly Watch live: DHS Secretary Mayorkas and FBI Director Wray testify on threats to US Third Russian charged in 2018 nerve agent attack on ex-spy in England 62 percent in Iowa disapprove of Biden, poll shows Michelle Obama looks to mobilize voters for midterms North Carolina voting rights ruling offers a model of anti-racist jurisprudence Biden administration urges Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade Trump lawyer offered six-point plan for Pence to overturn election: book Pentagon chief orders review of deadly drone strike in Afghanistan Bipartisan momentum builds for war on terror memorial DHS investigating after images show agents on horseback chasing migrants Woodward: Milley was ‘setting in motion sensible precautions’ with calls to China Sen. Hawley’s ‘holds’ on Biden nominees are hostage-taking, not policymaking Is this China’s Lehman Brothers moment? Man who recorded LA officers beating Rodney King dies of COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson says booster provides 94 percent COVID-19 protection Like FDR, Biden should welcome their hatred Celebrities push global leaders for vaccine equity 4 steps to make the global food system more sustainable The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Alibaba – Government shutdown fears increase as leaders dig in Poll: 70 percent are ‘likely’ to take a booster shot if needed Biden steps onto global stage with high-stakes UN speech Voting bill seeks to crack down on gerrymandering Pfizer results offer hope amid worsening pandemic for children The Memo: Could O’Rourke beat Abbott to become governor of Texas? Travel industry hopes for rebound with loosened COVID-19 restrictions Feehery: The confidence game Biden takes first step on workplace protections from extreme heat Democrats look for Plan B after blow on immigration A home with Robinhood GOP ramps up pressure on vulnerable Democrats in spending fight McCaul pressures State to formalize ties to outside evacuation groups Bottom line UN study calls for sweeping policy changes in global food system