The Hill Articles: September 8, 2021

Surfside Condo victims allegedly had identities stolen for luxury shopping spree Boxing legend De La Hoya out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19 Supreme Court halts Texas execution of John Ramirez over request for pastor’s presence Virginia GOP lt. gov. nominee lays off campaign staff ahead of election Biden administration readies lawsuit over Texas abortion law: report Briahna Joy Gray: Episode with progressive author over far-right groups was ‘very unfortunate’ California Senate passes bill targeting Amazon warehouse speed quotas Idaho hospitals rationing health care as COVID-19 surges Judge grants class-action status to Chicago stop-and-frisk lawsuit Breonna Taylor portrait takes center stage in new Smithsonian exhibit Police expect Capitol fencing reinstalled for Sept. 18 rally Lawyer for 17 Jan. 6 defendants says he’s been released from hospital Elder warns of ‘shenanigans’ in California recall election Democrats to make pitch Friday for pathway to citizenship in spending bill Defense & National Security: The post-airlift evacuation struggle ‘Building Back Better’ means a different kind of disaster recovery Trump rips removal of Robert E. Lee statue: ‘Complete desecration’ Death toll from Ida in Louisiana jumps to 26 On The Money — Yellen sounds alarm on national default Conway and Spicer fire back at White House over board resignation requests Overnight Health Care — Biden to redouble on pandemic efforts FBI unseals documents on hit scheme of Kobe Bryant accuser Tropical Storm Mindy threatens flooding in Florida panhandle United Airlines warns of unpaid leave for staff given religious vaccine exemptions GOP lawmakers urge Cardona against executive student loan wipeout Yellen triggers alarm bells over debt ceiling cliff  Does US withdrawal from Afghanistan really put the world at risk? Overnight Energy & Environment — Spotlight on solar Dozens of women have domestic violence complaints ignored by U.S. military: report Ways and Means to begin marking up $3.5T package Obama cuts ad in support of Newsom ahead of California recall Co-founder of sex cult Nxivm sentenced to 42 months in prison Novavax begins early testing for combined COVID-19, flu vaccine Avocados, vanilla, many other wild crops face extinction FBI releases video of person suspected of planting pipe bombs on eve of Jan. 6 Arguments against the Versatile Test Reactor undermine America’s climate future Overnight Hillicon Valley — Pro-Chinese group tries to mobilize US protests LAPD officers instructed to get social media data on every person they pull stop Russia’s emergency minister dies after jumping off cliff in rescue attempt Judge slams attorney in Jan. 6 case for arguing DC residents despise ‘traditional values’ Has Congress forgotten the urgent importance of the climate crisis? EPA to propose first-ever ‘forever chemical’ discharge limits Food insecurity among children rose last year amid the pandemic: report Pre-flight COVID testing drastically reduces risk of infection: study Florida judge rules schools can issue mask mandates amid appeal from DeSantis Biden faces pivotal moment with COVID-19 speech Jimmy Kimmel jokes unvaccinated shouldn’t get ICU bed LAPD directed to monitor social media information of every civilian they interview Veteran suicides dropped to lowest level in 12 years Hochul signs law requiring zero-emission passenger vehicles by 2035 North Korea banned from Beijing Winter Olympics Misguided communications are almost as damaging as COVID Over 100,000 without power in Michigan after storm Harris assails Texas governor over abortion comments Microsoft warns of hackers exploiting Windows vulnerability Overnight Equilibrium/Sustainability — Animals ‘shape-shift’ to cope with climate change Maryland governor says elderly, immunocompromised eligible for vaccine boosters Avoid germs, opening doors, and pushing buttons with this 3-in-1 copper tool Afghanistan withdrawal foments European distrust of America Chicago adds final remaining state to travel advisory Schwarzenegger says recall election is ‘very dangerous’ for Newsom Poor welds blamed for fatal Mexico City subway collapse Biden White House moves to oust Trump appointees from advisory boards Fraud trial begins against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes Curfew on New Orleans lifted following Hurricane Ida From the former executive behind ‘Rugrats,’ a new animated series about teen suicide California to ban ‘stealthing’—removing condom during sex Biden officials raise concerns about rising meat prices Universal preschool plan should prioritize equity and model Head Start Macy’s to resume Thanksgiving Day Parade with masks, vaccines Navy says helicopter’s main rotor hit carrier deck before fatal crash Colorado city paying $3M to woman with dementia who was pushed to ground during arrest White House signals new COVID-19 measures coming for unvaccinated Americans Environmental protest is now biggest act of civil disobedience in Canada’s history Air Force needs a data-driven acquisition supply chain North Korea suspended from Beijing Olympics after skipping Games in Tokyo Federal appeals court upholds conviction of former top Cuomo aide Man pleads guilty to racist posts targeting England soccer stars More Americans infected with coronavirus last year than previously estimated: research House Judiciary Democrats urge DOJ to prosecute Texas abortion ‘would-be vigilantes’ Illinois AG investigating police department for possible systemic civil rights violations Warren urges Amazon to fix algorithm ‘feeding misinformation loops’ McAuliffe praises removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond Ukrainian extradited to US for allegedly selling computer credentials: DOJ Congress is finally getting serious about climate change Joe Rogan slams CNN over controversial drug Ivermectin Former CIA officer announces candidacy for Stefanik’s House seat Judge orders dam improvements to aid salmon in Oregon Florida judge rules mask mandates allowed in schools Reps. Greene, Roy fined for not wearing masks on House floor Number of workers saying employer is requiring vaccines doubled in last month: poll Former NBA star Cedric Ceballos battling COVID-19: ‘My fight is not done’ Early stage testing begins for combined Novavax flu/COVID-19 vaccine Ghani apologizes for not ‘ensuring stability and prosperity’ to Afghan people New study details ‘mind-boggling’ sea creature that lived half-a-billion years ago Federal aid kept food insecurity in check last year despite pandemic’s effects, government says Warrants data sharing can help law enforcement create safer communities Coinbase says SEC investigating its crypto lending product Congressional aides frustrated with State officials over Afghans left behind Democrats, Planned Parenthood say reproductive health care is on 2022 ballot Lawmakers question impact of SolarWinds hack on US attorneys’ offices EU lists rare nerve disorder as possible AstraZeneca vaccine side effect ‘Better Call Saul’ star back on set after heart attack Build your wealth and make wise investments with help from this high-value training bundle California recall poll: Newsom backed by 58 percent of voters Closing Medicaid coverage gap can address falling life expectancy for Latinos Chinese regulators call on gaming companies to protect kids’ physical, mental health Capitol Police to brief congressional leaders on rally backing Jan. 6 rioters Dylann Roof challenges death sentence upheld by appeals court Wind energy sector booms during 2020 Top suspect in Paris terror attack trial describes himself as ‘Islamic State soldier’ Trump budget chief refuses to resign from Naval Academy board Howard Stern rips vaccine opponents: ‘F— their freedom, I want my freedom to live’ Researchers recommend moving every half-hour to battle effects of sitting Senate candidate reveals Trump-endorsed primary rival’s wife sought protective order Fight breaks out after school board in Missouri votes for mask mandate The US and Mexico take steps to strengthen ties Harry Reid renews call for filibuster to be abolished: ‘We need to get the Senate working again’ Texas Republicans plan expanded election audits Swalwell knocks McCarthy for sending fried chicken to Capitol Police officers To limit warming, most fossil fuel must remain untapped: study Treasury: Top 1 percent responsible for $163 billion in unpaid taxes Stunning video shows wild natural light show during ‘apocalyptic’ earthquake Shocking study finds 20 meat and dairy farms produce more greenhouse gas than Germany, Britain or France Taliban paints over US-Taliban peace agreement mural, others in Kabul COVAX estimates global COVID-19 vaccine deliveries will fall 30 percent below goal Ocasio-Cortez slams Texas governor’s ‘deep ignorance’ on abortion 20 years later, the legacies of 9/11 and the war on terror have just begun Watch live: White House press briefing Florida nonprofit founder launches bid to replace Crist in Congress Bottlenose dolphin rescued from residential pond after Hurricane Ida Biden hails unions: ‘Worker power is essential’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Supreme Court resumes in-person oral arguments Internal poll shows Barnes with 29-point lead in Wisconsin Democratic Senate primary Blinken calls on Taliban to let charter flights leave Afghanistan Kerry says rest of world ‘doomed’ unless 20 nations take climate action Supreme Court returning to courtroom for arguments Majority of Virginia voters in new poll back UVA decision to disenroll unvaccinated students Teacher resigns after being told to remove Pride flag, not discuss sexuality Right-wing extremism: History repeats itself — and the worst may be yet to come WHO calls for COVID-19 booster shot moratorium until 2022 Sanders says House Democrats’ proposal falls short on Medicare dental benefits EU: Provisional Taliban government does not fulfill promises China to maintain communications with new Taliban government AmeriCorps partnering with CDC to recruit, train public health leaders Lower functioning from chronic sleep loss lingers even after a week of good sleep Florida sheriff says he wishes deputies would have killed murder suspect Research finds Chinese influence group trying to mobilize US COVID-19 protests Woman said bomb was on flight after missing plane in Florida, officials say WHO urges wealthy nations to stop COVID-19 boosters for the rest of the year Firearms, fake FBI badges found during raid of NY deputy mayor’s home, officials say Pelosi, blaming Trump for debt, vows to raise borrowing limit Two new victims of 9/11 identified just days before 20th anniversary State troopers caught plotting to create fake COVID-19 vaccination cards Pelosi says lawmakers to get security briefing on ‘Justice for J6’ rally Washington county to bring in refrigeration trailer for bodies of COVID-19 victims UK increasing taxes to pay for pandemic expenses Biden’s domestic policy failures are mounting, too Maui requiring vaccines for indoor dining, bars Fetterman campaign touts more than 300,000 individual contributions in Senate bid Security cameras show bear strolling around home abandoned during California wildfire Florida Democrat becomes latest breakthrough COVID-19 case in House Job openings hit new record high of 10.9 million in July Sanders says spending plan should be $3.5T ‘at the very least’ Biden nominates three Latinos to the federal bench Pompeo endorses Kansas AG Schmidt in gubernatorial race Rep Ocasio-Cortez confronts Texas Gov Greg Abbott over abortion ban NAACP, University of Texas students allege ‘Eyes of Texas’ fosters ‘hostile environment’ Australian court rules news publishers liable for readers’ comments on Facebook pages 41 convicts killed in fire at Indonesian prison Our diplomacy must embody America’s power Schumer rejects Manchin’s call for pause on Biden plan NFL players union calls for daily COVID-19 testing Former Minnesota Senate Republican leader announces campaign for governor Iconic Robert E. Lee statue comes down Biden administration shoots for the sun with goal of 45 percent solar power by 2050 Republican leaders misjudged Jan. 6 committee Rising: September 8, 2021 More than 700 local officials call for immigration in reconciliation bill More Americans in new poll say 9/11 changed the US for the worse Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on labor unions Conservation group says it will only endorse Democrats who support $3.5T spending plan Biden appoints longtime ally to chair board of advisers on HBCUs Joe Rogan rips CNN over coverage of ivermectin regimen New study by top universities reveals very simple secret to happiness Texas lawmakers to consider vaccine mandates, redistricting in special session American Airlines pilots, citing fatigue, plan protests Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond Congress should explore extending certain VA benefits to Afghan allies Mexico becomes first North American country to ban animal testing for cosmetics Biden administration report shows solar could produce 45 percent of US electricity by 2050 Interior reevaluates Trump plan to open up most of Arctic oil reserve for drilling Yellen: US on track to default on national debt in October Dozens of Chicago businesses cited for mask mandate violations Almost 300 percent as many Americans are in hospitals with COVID-19 as this time last year Jailed former Marine’s lawyers say Russian court will consider transfer to US What Mexico could do to help with crisis at Southern border Passenger arrested, cited for unruly behavior on flight from Los Angeles Watch live: Pelosi press briefing KISS’s Paul Stanley credits vaccine for COVID-19 recovery Author James Patterson lauds ER nurses in new nonfiction book: ‘They see it all’ Biden’s antitrust demagoguery will drive inflation, not cure it Workers’ satisfaction with job safety rebounds to pre-pandemic level: Gallup New Hampshire Democrat wins GOP-held state House seat 4 members of Tiananmen vigil group arrested in Hong Kong Watch live: Robert E. Lee statue comes down in Richmond, Va. US supply chain shortages and the consequences of globalization run amok 1 dead after after magnitude 7 quake strikes near Acapulco 252,000 children test positive for COVID-19 in past week as classes resume Biden must appoint a climate justice champion to address fracked gas Trump set to back attorney in primary challenge to Cheney Amazon planning two Whole Foods stores without cashiers 13 Miami-area school staffers die of COVID-19 since start of new academic year Mellman: The rise of the pro-choice majority Human rights groups call on broadcasters to cancel planned coverage of Beijing Olympics DeSantis: Talk of 2024 presidential bid is ‘nonsense’ Budowsky: What Biden can learn from FDR, JFK and LBJ When it comes to reconciliation, let’s learn from our past mistakes  Evidence and equity, not politics, should guide booster shots The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to reboot COVID-19 plan The Memo: Economy’s speed-bumps could worsen Biden’s troubles Fears rise over disinformation in California’s recall election NC Republican primary key test of Trump’s sway Five big questions after millions lose federal unemployment aid Biden’s muscle questioned amid falling polls Former GOP energy regulator regrets partisan past Lobbying world Cori Bush hits her stride by drawing on activist past