The Hill Articles: December 6, 2022

Five takeaways from the Georgia Senate runoff Defense bill text includes vaccine mandate repeal, nixes permitting reform Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff, expanding Democratic majority Juul settles more than 5,000 lawsuits for undisclosed amount US risks falling behind foreign competitors on next generation vaccines. Congress must act now Bill restricting big cat ownership made famous by ‘Tiger King’ heads to Biden’s desk A possible watershed moment for valuing nature 5 women sue Bill Cosby under New York’s Adult Survivors Act  Energy & Environment — Doubts emerge about NDAA as permitting vehicle Young people believe in Democracy, and they’re disrupting elections for the better On The Money — Will Biden’s rail deal backfire? Activists gather outside Chamber of Commerce to push for child tax credit Defense & National Security — Pentagon vaccine mandate to get the chop Amazon offers $2 a month to see what ads you see Judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing We need punitive damage awards to protect public health Inhaling fumes, dust in workplace may increase rheumatoid arthritis risk: study Equilibrium/Sustainability — Countering climate cost of cows Health Care — Review recommends changes for FDA food program Most US adults think social media is bad for democracy, study shows How to limit global warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius Same-sex marriage bill pits Biden against Catholic bishops — again North Carolina power outages expected to be ‘nearly all’ restored before Thursday Bipartisan lawmakers push bills to increase domestic pharmaceutical production These are the cheapest cities for a parking spot in the US Stay at Hobbiton: ‘Lord of the Rings’ set goes up on Airbnb Hillicon Valley — Survey highlights pressure facing Apple Panel recommends leadership overhaul at FDA food program America can no longer remain silent about its antisemitism problem Live results: Georgia Senate Runoff Narcan maker says over-the-counter nasal spray fast-tracked by FDA Lawmakers write to Biden asking for national strategy to combat antisemitism  Democrats make major concession on vaccine mandate Trump complicates GOP position as party of the Constitution Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud California state senator says anti-LGBT rhetoric responsible for bomb threat Trump special counsel subpoenas officials in three states for communications House panel directs Cawthorn to pay fine for improper crypto purchase Schumer open to reforming tech liability protections amid rising hate speech on Twitter Congress must advance critical home visiting policies that support children, families Hogan orders TikTok ban for Maryland government employees Georgia heads to finish line in last 2022 race McConnell floats short-term spending bill amid ‘significant impasse’ Hertz to pay $168M in false arrest lawsuits Apple illegally interfered with union organizing effort in Atlanta, national labor board finds A four-point strategy to disrupt and reinvent primary care Campaign Report — Georgia on our minds California earns top marks in new energy efficiency scorecard House Democrats want to use DPA for electric transformers, seek $2.1B in funding Feds: McDonald’s franchisee fined over child labor violations involving 101 teenagers Lingering Jan. 6 divisions on full display during ceremony honoring law enforcement McConnell: Trump would have hard time becoming president given Constitution comments Fox’s Stuart Varney: Trump ‘losing iron grip’ on GOP Harvard team launches climate resilience toolkit for front-line health care clinics Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the economy from Arizona Hawley presses Blinken to prioritize arming Taiwan over Ukraine Family of fallen officer snubs McConnell, McCarthy at Jan. 6 Gold Medal ceremony Al Franken among ‘Daily Show’ guest hosts set for 2023 What is the Supreme Court’s understanding of our democracy? Biggs renews challenge to McCarthy amid lack of consensus alternative George Clooney says he was ‘dead wrong’ about Trump’s chances in 2016, has ‘no idea’ this time In Ukraine, a new approach to modern conflict is emerging Newsom proposes penalizing oil companies amid high fuel prices Jan. 6 panel reaches ‘general agreement’ on criminal referrals to DOJ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Could Election Day turnout swing Georgia results? We can’t ignore the ties binding US deaths of despair and incarceration International Energy Agency: Renewables will surpass coal by 2025 Announcer for Atlanta Hawks suffers apparent medical emergency during on-air segment, video shows Slain University of Virginia football players awarded with posthumous degrees Nebraska governor running for Sasse’s Senate seat  Watch live: House Democratic leaders hold press conference on remaining agenda Authorize State Department programs so we can truly lead with diplomacy China reiterates ‘no first use’ policy in wake of US report Colorado Springs shooting suspect charged with 305 counts, including hate crimes, murder McConnell pans proposals to add marijuana, permitting provisions to defense bill  Researchers find evidence that primitive human species used fire Rising: December 6, 2022 Here are the 50 legislatures ranked from most to least conservative Florida watchdog group report: No evidence of ‘ghost candidates’ this election cycle  Chuck Todd talks ‘Meet the Press’s’ future as TV’s longest-running show marks 75th anniversary GAO releases report blasting colleges for misleading financial aid letters US intelligence chief: Parents ‘should be’ concerned for kids’ privacy on TikTok Elon Musk medical device company faces federal probe amid staff complaints: report Google launches campaign against misinformation in India Study: 70 percent of Florida’s coral reefs are eroding History is calling Biden. Will his action on democracy match his rhetoric? Female truckers allege Facebook ads ‘discriminate’ Former Trump campaign legal adviser announces challenge to Ronna McDaniel for RNC chair Delta, pilots reach deal with more than 30 percent pay hike NYC serial shooting suspect surrenders after NYPD hunt, police say Reason and emotion in foreign policy Capitol Police chief says force is ‘much better prepared’ after Jan. 6, but threats remain Feehery: Don’t make Biden a martyr 55 percent say inflation causing financial hardship; 13 percent cite severe struggles: poll Attack on North Carolina substation spotlights electric grid’s vulnerability — again Nearly half of Americans say Washington should push Ukraine to reach peace deal with Russia: poll Press: Oh, the joy of dumping Iowa McCarthy to McConnell amid omnibus deal talk: ‘Wait till we’re in charge’ Is the clock ticking for TikTok? White nationalist Nick Fuentes reportedly hurls drink at Hollywood In-N-Out customers Ignoring Social Security’s financial shortfall is hurting future retirees The Hill’s Morning Report — It’s decision day on Warnock vs. Walker White House to continue online tours of Christmas decor Negotiators dig in over tax credits in spending bill Senate GOP skeptical on McCarthy Pelosi, Democrats seek string of victories in final days Meta urged to overhaul ‘cross-check’ program for high-profile users Five things to watch in the Georgia Senate runoff Six pledges McCarthy has made for a GOP House as he aims for Speakership Trump digs deeper hole with Constitution comments Rail workers warn of exodus after Congress forces through deal The five people with most at stake in Georgia’s Senate runoff Bottom line TSMC to increase investment in Arizona to $40B as Biden visits chip manufacturer