The Hill Articles: September 28, 2021

Federal judge blocks part of Arizona abortion ban hours before it takes effect Former NBA star Chris Webber opening $175M cannabis ‘compound’ in Detroit Federal judge temporarily blocks South Carolina’s ban on school mask mandates Original ‘Law & Order’ returning to TV after 11-year hiatus House panel to tee up debt ceiling hike with three weeks to avert default Vaccines, abortion, Trump dominate final Virginia governor’s debate Zac Brown Band pauses tour after frontman tests positive for COVID-19 Yellen chastises GOP as debt default countdown begins DC women’s soccer team coach fired after harassment investigation Haitian prime minister plans 2022 elections Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by AM General — Senators slam Pentagon officials Democrats weaken House oversight with emergency pandemic procedures Save $60 and take home cooking to another level with this air fryer and grill combo Virginia governor’s debate interrupted by third-party candidate On The Money — Democratic divides deepen as progressives hold the line Senate Democrats eye government funding bill without debt hike 5G Rising-Improving Patient Outcomes: From tele-visits to remote surgeries and everything in-between NY Times calls out ‘completely fabricated’ Modi image online Dimon says JPMorgan preparing for ‘potentially catastrophic’ US credit default 200 migrants released after detainment in Texas under Abbott border program Biden scraps Chicago trip to focus on negotiations over economic agenda United Airlines to lay off nearly 600 workers who refused to get vaccinated Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — Bill would give some groups 24 hours to report ransomware payments Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Progress on vaccines for kids Democratic group launching $1.7 million push for early voting in Virginia and Pennsylvania Democrats scramble for strategy to avoid default Florida bars state agencies from assisting with Biden immigration policies Caitlyn Jenner says she would run again, calls on GOP to be ‘more inclusive’ Yellen, Democrats chastise GOP as debt default countdown starts Trump endorses Kari Lake to succeed ‘RINO’ Doug Ducey as Arizona governor Senators roll out bill giving organizations 24 hours to report ransomware attack payments Russia sees record high COVID-19 deaths in one day Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Manchin expresses his misgivings Controversy erupts over Obama’s $500M ‘Presidential Center’ amid local backlash Five takeaways from the Senate’s hearing on Afghanistan Briahna Joy Gray: ‘Strong likelihood’ Turner will run for the House in 2022 Nevada congressional candidate says she was ‘drafted’ to run Former Washington State fraternity members sentenced to 8 months for serving alcohol to minor Is Australia’s nuclear submarine deal a distraction from international climate action? Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Climate cataclysm paved way for dinosaurs More Texas voters believe Abbott does not deserve reelection: poll Lori Loughlin announces first acting role since college admissions scandal Brighten your smile with $120 savings on this innovative teeth whitening system Biden’s border chaos: ‘Django Unchained, Part II’ Scientists find amazing, 25 million-year-old eagle Croatia becomes 40th country that can travel visa-free to U.S. Hispanic Heritage Month: Virtual event today at 1 PM Interior Department to review New Jersey offshore wind proposal DHS reported ‘no major incidents of illegal activity’ shortly after start of Jan. 6 insurrection Eighth House GOP lawmaker issued $500 fine for not wearing mask on House floor MacArthur names 2021 genius grant recipients Sanders urges House Democrats to vote against infrastructure bill before reconciliation Congress can celebrate Banned Book Week by leading on free expression Arizona attorney general continues election investigation after audit flop Missouri judge rejects attorney general’s lawsuit seeking statewide ban on school mask mandates Lawmakers look to include cyber incident reporting measure in annual defense spending bill Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba at Texas splash pad Whatever it takes, the United States needs bold climate action now Fewer Republicans say it’s important to prosecute Capitol rioters: poll Vatican ordering all employees to be vaccinated or tested White House says Biden advisers were split on Afghanistan recommendations Pelosi says it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if infrastructure goes in ‘wrong direction’ on climate Focus on methane is timely and appropriate Vaccinated couple die of COVID-19 holding hands Drug distributors paying $75M to resolve Cherokee Nation opioid epidemic claims McConnell blocks Schumer attempt to bypass filibuster on debt hike House passes bill to end crack and powder cocaine sentencing disparity Taliban say US drone flights violate Trump-era deal Missouri Republican mulling Senate race launches statewide ad slamming Dem spending bill Macron says Europe must assert independence from US To fight voting restriction efforts in Texas, the Senate must pass voting rights bill CIA officer evacuated from Serbia in possible ‘Havana syndrome’ case: report Will Smith speaks on calls to ‘defund the police’: ‘This is a pitfall area’ Lakers star LeBron James says he is vaccinated after doing research Gabby Petito’s family reveals matching tattoos in her memory Democrats pitch parliamentarian on immigration plan B Haiti election postponed after prime minister dismisses election council Doctor’s license suspended over blank, signed COVID-19 exemption forms, officials say New poll shows lasting support for Black Lives Matter with people of color America is changing. Cannabis tells the story Schumer: Raising debt limit through budget reconciliation a ‘non-starter’ The economic folly of Turkey’s Recep Erdogan Police organizations say failed reform proposal would have strengthened departments, not defunded them Democrat walks back comments suggesting R. Kelly could be ‘welcomed back’ in Chicago Consumer confidence drops to 7-month low Two-thirds of business leaders back Biden vaccine mandate: poll Sage Steele says she only took vaccine because of ESPN’s ‘sick’ and ‘scary’ mandate Left warns Pelosi they’ll take down Biden infrastructure bill New book sheds light on Trump’s mysterious Walter Reed visit in November 2019 Federal agencies submit plans to improve voting access after Biden order US abuse of Haitian asylum seekers is not new — change is long overdue Man gets probation for posting FBI gang chart on social media CDC report: Side effects from COVID-19 vaccine booster similar to second dose WHO Ebola staff abused scores of women and girls, inquiry finds Mail delivery about to get slower, temporarily more expensive Harris rips Georgia, Texas election measures as ‘inhumane’ It’s time to pull the plug on our toxic relationship with Pakistan Internal poll shows Mandel leading crowded Ohio Senate GOP primary Delaware mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all school staff George W. Bush welcomes fourth grandchild Home prices jump by record amount Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before Tokyo’ House Democrats call on Labor secretary to regulate internships Natural COVID-19 immunity is powerful — but kind of irrelevant North Carolina-based hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with vaccine mandate What America’s Thinking: September 28, 2021 Milley reveals he spoke to Woodward, other authors for books on Trump presidency Cruz says GOP will block Schumer from bypassing filibuster on debt hike The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Milley defends his Trump rationale post-Jan. 6 San Francisco State campus locked down due to ‘anonymous, non-specific threat’ Rolling Stones kick off US tour with tribute to late drummer Murders are soaring out of control across America Black teen dies after being restrained at Kansas juvenile facility Texas police arrest man in connection with dismembering of 3 bodies America needs a ‘Million Talents Program’ now Biden approval rating at 38 percent in North Carolina: poll Generals contradict Biden, say they advised leaving troops in Afghanistan Georgia spa shooting suspect pleads not guilty to latest charges Frozen pizza recalled due to misbranding, undeclared allergens Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders: ‘Fighting climate change takes innovation, cooperation and willpower’ The DC swamp is back — and it’s swampier than ever NY governor signs emergency order addressing potential health care shortages Draft Georgia congressional lines target McBath, shore up Bourdeaux Interior withdraws Trump rule that would’ve made public lands drilling cheaper Former aide says Trump told Putin at summit he was going to act tougher ‘for the cameras’ Trump loses bid to enforce Omarosa Manigault Newman’s NDA Russia starts criminal investigation into Navalny, allies over alleged extremism Suspect in Tennessee grocery store shooting was asked to leave job that day: police House considering new debt limit vote Tuesday Pelosi invokes climate conference in spending push No. 2 Senate Democrat: Raising debt limit under reconciliation a ‘non-starter’ Biden hasn’t visited the border in over a decade — his policies show it Watch live: Psaki holds press briefing Maryland newspaper shooter sentenced to life in prison Warren says she’ll oppose second term for Powell Facebook asks Oversight Board for guidance on ‘cross-check’ system Schumer to try to get deal to bypass filibuster on debt hike North Korea fires missile as its UN envoy condemns ‘hostile’ US policy Beto O’Rourke weighs in on Matthew McConaughey’s potential Texas bid Utility paying up to $1.8B in settlement for worst methane gas leak in US history Seattle lawmakers approve six-month notice for rent increases ‘Registry’ is a reasonable work-around to legalize undocumented aliens who’ve lived here many years Angus King defends Milley for contact with Chinese counterpart Accused killer of TikTok star pleads not guilty by reason of insanity First new congressional map approved in Oregon after 2020 Census Judge orders prison guards in California to be vaccinated Biden to meet with Sinema, Manchin on Tuesday Sixty Facebook groups focused on ivermectin discussion Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing It’s time to enact reforms to curb executive branch abuses Rising: September 28, 2021 Grisham says she sought to shield young, female aide from Trump Milley defends calls, says he ‘knew’ Trump didn’t intend to attack China 21 states urge Biden to consider stricter car emissions rules than proposed Authorities investigating 3 dismembered bodies found burning in Texas dumpster 131 federal judges failed to recuse themselves from cases in which they had financial interest: report Biden administration proposes rule reinstating DACA Native American tribes call for ‘immediate action’ to protect Bears Ears National Monument: report Biden’s will to resist China is faltering California rule change means Padilla faces extra election Flags in Kansas to fly at half-staff to mark 6,000 COVID-19 deaths Pfizer submits initial data for COVID-19 vaccine in children to FDA How to protect our democracy from the next Trump Watch live: Milley testifies on Afghanistan withdrawal, Trump China allows American brother, sister to leave after three years Stephanie Grisham describes Trump anger toward her and others as ‘terrifying’ Debt ceiling games endanger US fiscal credibility — again Yellen warns Congress has just three weeks before US expected to default Amtrak train that derailed in Montana was going under speed limit, investigators say Women barred from Kabul University UMass president condemns ‘blatantly racist’ emails sent to Black student organizations Tim Ryan’s Senate campaign staff unionizes House Democrat offers bill to create tax on single-use plastics Amy Coney Barrett sullies the Supreme Court US deports Russian hacker: report Milley discussed Putin offer to use Russian bases to monitor Afghanistan: report Majority in new poll distrusts Biden on COVID-19 US general warned Taliban of airstrikes days before they took Kabul: report AUKUS security pact: Time is not on our side LIVE COVERAGE: Senators press military leaders on Afghanistan Wife of Brazil’s Bolsonaro vaccinated during trip to United Nations Right to asylum: Bye-bye Man who threw egg at Macron admitted to psychiatric hospital, French officials say Majority in new poll would get COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 ACLU chief apologizes for altering Ruth Bader Ginsburg quote with gender-neutral language: report Court rules New York can proceed with vaccine mandate for school workers National security on the brink: What Congress and the public need to know A digital divide is threatening the transatlantic economy The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Alibaba – Gears begin to shift in Congress on stalled Biden agenda Cities become pawns in redistricting game Democrats see Harris as major player in midterms The Memo: Biden faces crunch time amid Democratic divisions Enigmatic Sinema has Democrats guessing Pelosi faces one big final battle Business groups want to have a say in Biden’s vaccine requirement Five things to watch in the final Virginia governor’s debate Feehery: The ‘comfort the comfortable’ coalition Wall Street braces for volatility over congressional votes Bottom line Majority of unvaccinated incorrectly believe boosters show vaccines aren’t working: KFF poll Ford to bolster electric vehicle production in multibillion-dollar push