The Hill Articles: September 30, 2021

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle ‘Black Widow’ lawsuit White House says it’s ‘closer to agreement than ever’ after House punts infrastructure vote School boards association asks for federal help dealing with threats No deal: House delays infrastructure vote Anchorage mayor apologizes for defending use of Holocaust imagery by mask mandate critics Manchin says ‘I don’t see a deal tonight’ Biden administration announces rule on implementing ban on ‘surprise’ medical billing Democrats, White House scramble to cut deal to unlock infrastructure stalemate EU, Australia trade talks halted after submarine deal controversy with France Military expert argues Milley is ‘not accepting any responsibility’ for Afghanistan withdrawal Defense & National Security — Afghan evacuee flights to restart soon Accounting firm PwC allows US employees to work remotely San José apologizes for 100-year-old arson that destroyed its Chinatown Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Manchin: Gas ‘has to’ be part of the clean energy program Senate confirms Biden’s controversial land management pick Colombian military chief says nearly 2,000 rebel fighters are in Venezuela: report Robby Soave says liberals should be ‘concerned’ about ACLU changing Ginsburg tweet Insider reporter: There should be concern about Hunter Biden’s alleged offer to help unfreeze Libyan assets Democratic Party headquarters in Texas county attacked by man with Molotov cocktail Biden signs bill to avert shutdown Clubhouse rolls out new features in bid to juice growth On The Money — Democrats dig in with Biden agenda in the balance Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell by half in September North Korea conducts anti-aircraft missile test amid stalled talks with US Overnight Health Care — Presented by Altria — Dip in COVID-19 cases offer possible sign of hope Democratic civil war hits new heights How to counter China’s growing economic power around the globe Charge four devices simultaneously with savings on this versatile power bar Afghan evacuation flights to resume in ‘very near future’ Manchin: Natural gas ‘has to be’ part of clean energy program Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — Facebook faces critics on kids’ safety UN agencies call for nations to ‘refrain’ from deporting Haitian migrants without ‘proper assessment’ Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Livestock auctions speed up in dry year reminiscent of Dust Bowl Experts say famous 15th-century map showing Vikings explored America before Columbus is a fake Even fire-adapted giant sequoias can’t withstand California’s megafires California returns land to descendants of original Black owners Tennessee state senator convicted on 4 of 5 remaining embezzlement charges GOP lawmaker fined $5K after skipping metal detectors Canadian firm seeks to make tree planting programs more accountable Another Alaskan hospital announces rationed care amid delta surge In shocking report, employees accuse Jeff Bezos of reckless, toxic culture at his space company Africa’s contributions to global food are rich — and little understood  De Blasio vows ‘full investigation’ after data leak appears to link two NYPD officers to the Oath Keepers You can pre-order a 150 mph ‘Star Wars’ style flying motorcycle right now King says voting rights bill could be brought to Senate floor next week Alito bristles over criticism of Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ Second report expected to reiterate Cuomo harassment claims Hawaii fern thought to be extinct found again A competitive America must invest in R&D R. Kelly accuser tells Gayle King their interview was a wake-up call Senate confirms Chopra to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Troops move to block Pentagon vaccine requirement in court UN rules that Steven Donziger house arrest violates international laws Some French primary schools to stop requiring masks in classrooms Americans overestimate number of undocumented Latinos: poll The controversial Iron Dome vote masks the GOP’s debt ceiling strategy Scientists stumble onto secret caves of last Neanderthals Newsom signs police reform bill aiming to increase accountability White House ‘working toward’ successful Thursday vote on infrastructure Ozy chairman Marc Lasry resigns following bombshell NY Times report New York City school teachers ask Supreme Court to block vaccine mandate Canada marks first ‘National Day of Truth and Reconciliation’ California synagogue shooter gets life in prison after killing 1, wounding 2 others UN accelerator labs spark solar-powered auto-rickshaws, other sustainable vehicles No country is an energy island House proxy voting extended into mid-November Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams to lead health equity initiatives at Purdue University Army brigade surgeon claims in lawsuit vaccines are made with antifreeze Hillary Clinton backs ending filibuster, says GOP ‘does not respect the rule of law’ House sends bill to Biden to avert government shutdown at midnight Democrats pour cold water on Manchin’s $1.5T price tag China, US military officials held talks to discuss relations Democratic factions dig in, threatening fate of infrastructure vote Falcons terminated the contract of a team scout who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine Report finds ‘significant lapse’ in FBI’s management of surveillance warrants Less than one-third of African nations have vaccinated 10 percent of their population CNN’s Amanpour shares health update, urges women to ‘pay attention’ to ovarian cancer symptoms Increased support for mothers is a bipartisan priority for women voters Myanmar government defends holding American journalist, cites no crimes School boards ask government for help controlling threats over masks and vaccines Second-quarter GDP revised slightly upward DHS stresses officer discretion in new deportation priorities French ambassador back in the US Sotomayor tells law students: I can’t change Texas abortion law, but you can Diplomat says Panama ‘sounded the alarm’ on Haitian migrants, adding more are on the way to US Majority of African nations miss 10 percent vaccination goal, WHO says 5 reasons why this week’s political war is different from all others Employees say Bezos’s Blue Origin workplace is ‘rife with sexism’ New data show teen vaping declined with school closures Save $250 on an Apple Watch with health monitor tools DHS concerned about potential border surge if COVID-19 restriction is partially lifted: report Sinema joins Manchin in doubling down against $3.5T spending target Biden administration sets November date for Gulf lease sale canceled in February Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus announces he is ‘cancer free’ One-third of parents want to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds ‘right away’: report Rising electric vehicle maker announces ‘technology race’ against Elon Musk’s Tesla US innovation and manufacturing is vital for national and economic security  Senate sends government funding bill to House without debt hike NYC mayor urges Nets star Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated ‘Your fans want to see you’ Pence says he’s spoken to Trump ‘about a dozen times’ since inauguration Feinstein introduces bill to require vaccinations or tests for domestic air travel Protesters block Golden Gate Bridge to mark ’20 years of failed promises’ on immigration reform 13-year-old shot at Memphis school Russian editor who investigated Navalny poisoning says he is a wanted man Appeals court grapples with constitutional protections for Guantánamo detainees Fauci grilled and pressed to resign on talk show 96-year-old woman accused of Nazi war crimes caught after fleeing trial Nearly one-third of the newly extinct species in the US are from Hawaii New York Times hires NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro to host podcast After the fall of Afghanistan, we need the rise of the Peace Corps Top Latino group endorses Hispanic for Nebraska House race GM’s Mary Barra becomes first woman to chair Business Roundtable Noem severs ties with Lewandowski after harassment allegations surface Top Cuban diplomat urges Biden to lift Trump sanctions Senate defeats GOP amendment to block Biden vaccine mandate Delta Air Lines announces $1B deal to buy sustainable aviation fuel Macy’s goes to war with Amazon over famous billboard COVID-19 cases in Melbourne at record levels despite two months of lockdowns ‘I was one of the lucky ones’: Three Democrats recount their abortion stories to panel McAuliffe up by 7 points in Virginia governor’s race: poll Manchin says his spending limit is $1.5 trillion The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Pelosi’s chaotic infrastructure vote sprint Murphy holds comfortable lead over GOP challenger in NJ reelection bid: poll Newsom authors children’s book about boy with dyslexia Echo chamber update: What you missed if you live in a bubble What America’s Thinking: September 30, 2021 New poll finds lingering sharp political divisions on Biden vaccine mandate Pelosi presses ahead with planned Thursday vote on infrastructure Wild video shows hissing alligator captured by brave US Army vet Shakira says two wild boars grabbed her purse in Barcelona Gunmaker Smith & Wesson moving headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee Norway closing its one remaining Arctic coal mine in 2023 Pelosi calls reconciliation package ‘a culmination of my service in Congress’ House approves legislation to protect K-12 schools against cyberattacks Watch live: White House press briefing Watch live: Senate set to vote on continuing resolution to fund government Texas man says he was billed $54,000 for COVID-19 test Haaland announces consultation with tribal leaders on boarding school investigation Watchdog: Mobs overwhelmed Park Police hours before Capitol was breached on Jan. 6 Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Public Media exploring merger as nonprofit Yellen calls for ‘very destructive’ debt limit to be abolished Police officer who murdered Sarah Everard gets life in prison Country star reveals ‘mentally, physically and emotionally’ abusive relationships What happened to Marco Rubio, Time mag’s ‘Republican Savior’ of 2013? Conservative group Heritage Action urging GOP ‘no’ vote on infrastructure bill Man drowns with winning lottery ticket Tyson Foods hits 91 percent vaccination rate two months after mandate announced Man jumps out of plane onto wing at Miami airport Sarkozy found guilty of illegal campaign financing Rural Americans now dying of COVID-19 at twice the rate of those in urban environments: research Supreme Court to hear Ted Cruz campaign finance dispute Cohen on progressives: ‘My car is older than quite a few’ of them This is the most-banned book in America How to take race out of the equation for kidney disease diagnosis Lawmakers using leadership PACs as ‘slush funds’ to live lavish lifestyles: report NASA won’t rename James Webb Space Telescope despite controversy Most restaurant owners say business conditions have declined in recent months Arizona Democrats, activists eye potential primary challenge to Sinema over Biden agenda, filibuster LA Clippers fully vaccinated, coach says Watch live: McCarthy holds weekly press conference Biden and the Border Patrol: So good to have the ‘adults’ back in charge Macy’s goes to court to block Amazon ads from billboards outside flagship store Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava Rising: September 30, 2021 Watch live: Pelosi holds briefing with infrastructure vote in flux Dental coverage for Medicare recipients divides parties COVID-19 cases close Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ day after reopening US Forest Service warns of federal firefighter staffing shortage American Airlines passenger climbs onto wing of plane as it taxis on runway Florida senators rebuke Mexican president for receiving Cuban, Venezuelan leaders Cherokee Nation membership surges to 400,000 strong Lawmakers ask Air Force to ‘pause all actions’ on Space Command move Judge rules DC liable for wrongful arrests under overturned gun ban Kabul University shuts down amid Taliban ban on coeducation Watch live: Education, HHS secretaries testify on school reopenings Running against Trump is tried and true, but is Biden ‘mentally sharp’ enough for the job? AT&T to require unionized workers to get vaccine Black Lives Matter Los Angeles co-founder targeted in multiple ‘swatting’ incidents Manchin says reconciliation bill must include controversial Hyde Amendment Former officer sentenced to life in prison in Sarah Everard murder case Leaving no one behind in our post-pandemic recovery: How can technology help? Youth voting organization launches $32M registration effort in key battlegrounds AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine was 74 percent effective in US testing Jobless claims rise for third straight week after 6.2M lose federal benefits How eviction moratoria could increase homelessness Biden announces 14 more nominees to courts North Korea’s Kim: US offer of talks a ploy to conceal hostility Suicides up 15 percent among US troops in 2020 NASA reports multiple fireballs hurtling through the sky over US Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts By refusing to raise the debt limit, Republicans are gambling with Americans’ Social Security benefits Red Cross warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan Can we harness the natural power of the ocean to fight climate change? Charter flight with Americans, other evacuees from Afghanistan leaves UAE for US Sinema viewed unfavorably by one-third of Arizona Democrats in poll Activists take fake bones to Klain’s home to highlight vaccine demands Biden’s Afghan blunder has weakened his hand against China The need for an Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization is critical The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Alibaba – To vote or not? Pelosi faces infrastructure decision Congress poised to avert shutdown, but brawl looms on debt Sanders, Manchin, Sinema fight proxy war in the House Declining COVID-19 cases stir cautious optimism Harris’s poll numbers rise as Biden’s fall The Memo: Generals’ testimony on Afghanistan hurts Biden’s credibility Deportations of Haitians spark concerns over environmental refugees Republican candidates tack toward right on abortion Kelly leads in all potential head-to-heads of Arizona Senate race: poll GOP ekes out win in return of Congressional Baseball Game