The Hill Articles: February 4, 2022

NYT editorial writer testifies in trial over Palin defamation suit California surgical center classified plastic surgery as ‘medically necessary’ in fraud scheme Canadian premier calls truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate an ‘occupation’ Hogan calls RNC censure of Cheney, Kinzinger a ‘sad day’ for GOP Jan. 6 defendant asks to subpoena Trump as trial witness Overnight Defense & National Security — One bomber to blame for Kabul airport attack Silicon Valley town declares itself mountain lion habitat, freezing affordable housing projects On The Money — Breaking down the January job boom Lisa Cook is perfect for the Federal Reserve ’90 Day Fiancé’ star sentenced to 18 years in prison Overnight Health Care — US tops 900K COVID-19 deaths Photos of the Week: Joe Biden, Punxsutawney Phil and Sarah Palin North Carolina Supreme Court strikes down GOP-drawn maps as unconstitutional Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden OK’s solar tariffs with changes Hillicon Valley — Presented by Cisco — Amazon gears up for second union vote McCarthy: Cheney, Kinzinger would have ‘hard time ever coming back to Congress’ Five takeaways on a stunning jobs report Equilibrium/Sustainability — With little room to grow, fracking slows Team USA is only country with an openly LGBTQ+ athlete as Olympic flag bearer Esper drops suit against Pentagon over memoir dispute Record numbers of people enjoying public lands is a good thing — if we fund them Spike Lee on Michael Jackson’s legacy at ‘MJ: The Musical’ premiere: ‘I’m here tonight, so that tells you where I’m at’ Uber calls for greater inner-city electric vehicle investment One suicide bomber was behind Kabul airport attack that killed 13 US troops California state Senate introduces transgender inclusive care act Amir Locke’s parents say their son was ‘executed’ by Minneapolis police Youngkin’s masks-optional order blocked by judge Susan Sarandon apologizes for comparing police funeral to ‘fascism’ Iowa introduces bill requiring cameras in public school classrooms CDC increasing efforts to monitor wastewater to track COVID-19 transmission US passes 900,000 COVID-19 deaths As the need to act on climate is more apparent, are the world’s democracies up to the task? Human-induced climate change is causing Mount Everest’s glaciers to melt rapidly Smithsonian names founding director of upcoming National Museum of the American Latino MLB names first umpire from Puerto Rico NYC schools providing vegan meals on Fridays Moving the SATs online won’t restore them to relevance Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s daughter working in Tenn. congressman’s office: report MacKenzie Scott donates $133.5M to education nonprofit Supreme Court could act soon on Alabama racial gerrymandering dispute Wyden still undecided on FDA pick, presses for plans on accelerated drug approvals Judge limits legal fees awarded to Flint lawyers US official urges China not to ‘look the other way’ on Russia’s threats to Ukraine Congressional staffers launch efforts to unionize amid support from Democratic leadership America is free, but China has begun censoring our films Pence criticizes Biden’s pledge to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court NYPD honors Frank Serpico 50 years after blowing whistle on department corruption NGOs petition Biden administration to stop buying single-use plastics Ohio State sex abuse survivors appeal judge’s dismissal of lawsuits Late to the climate fight, Houston aims to change the strategy and slow the pace Satellite images discover massive methane leaks from gas pipelines Trump, Jordan spoke for 10 minutes morning of Jan. 6 attack Cruz defends Youngkin from ‘Dem Karens’ at Alexandria grocery store visit Pence breaks with Trump: ‘I had no right to overturn the election’ SeaWorld adds pools to care for threatened manatees Biden administration sides with tribes over North Dakota in mineral dispute Michael Avenatti found guilty of stealing thousands from Stormy Daniels Kemp invokes Trump in ad after former president slams him in ad for Perdue CDC study: N95, KN95 masks best reduce odds of COVID-19 infection Durbin: GOP censure ‘badge of honor’ for Kinzinger FAA: Pilots reported record number of laser incidents in US last year Arizona House Speaker dooms bill to give legislature ability to reject election results FDA’s compounded drug list balances patient access and patient safety These new technologies could transform wildlife conservation Arrest made after assault of 49ers fan during NFC title game Texas school district won’t remove Michelle Obama biography after parent complaint Biden signs executive order aimed at strengthening union construction jobs WATCH: Biden lauds January jobs report Shaun White opens up about being one of the oldest in his field: ‘I get to be an Olympian again’ Corporate PAC donations to GOP objectors surpass $9 million since Jan. 6 Parents’ academic concerns outweigh COVID-19 risks in keeping schools open: new poll News Corp hit by cyberattack with suspected link to China White House briefing room returning to normal capacity Monday The US can compete with China in AI education — here’s how Agency moves to designate rare Nevada flower habitat ‘critical’ amid lithium mine push Mississippi library denied funding over LGBTQ+ books raises nearly $80K in fundraiser Naming a North Korea human rights envoy is a critical and overdue step Biden touts January jobs gain in face of omicron surge Biden calls out Republicans for not supporting China competition bill Congress should close the book on the failed Book Minimum Tax Democratic senator presses Postal Service on electric vehicle purchasing plans CDC: More vaccinated adults hospitalized with omicron, but fewer admitted to ICU Biden officials say they ‘welcome tough questions’ after bristling at media scrutiny on US intel Democrats expecting short-term spending patch amid tough omnibus talks RNC votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger Regulating ‘junk fees’ will save consumers money Arbery killer withdraws guilty plea in hate crimes case after plea deal rejected The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Strong jobs report surprises economists Minnesota AG Keith Ellison to join probe of no-knock warrant shooting Fish and Wildlife Service to release nine endangered red wolves near Outer Banks New blood test can predict how severe your COVID-19 infection will be University to add name of first Black student to building named for former gov, KKK officer Jon Stewart calls ‘overreaction’ to Joe Rogan, Spotify ‘a mistake’ Puerto Rican teachers protest for higher wages Idaho lawmaker proposes bill to close Yellowstone loophole in ‘zone of death’ US, EU agree to resume oyster and mussel trade, ending 10-year dispute Stingers could be a game-changer in the battle for Ukraine Biden extends solar panel tariffs with modifications Democrat Val Arkoosh drops Pennsylvania Senate bid Lawmakers introduce bill to rename Taiwan office in Washington CDC: Two dead from listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads Sixteen Penn swimmers say transgender athlete Lia Thomas holds ‘unfair advantage’ The true meaning and impacts of critical race theory House passes sweeping China competition bill Video shows Youngkin called out for not wearing a mask in store Boeing donates $1 million towards California wildlife crossing Video shows police fatally shooting Black man while serving no-knock warrant New Ambassador Rahm Emanuel meets with Japanese prime minister, reaffirms alliance Romney rips GOP censure effort against Cheney, Kinzinger Bob Costas: NBC dealt ‘worst hand imaginable’ with Olympics China chooses Uyghur athlete to help deliver Olympic flame amid human rights scrutiny Is it time to recall the recall? Automaker Ford working with Google to convert train station into electric car hub Couple trapped by snow in California cabin rescued after nearly 2 months DHS announces new cybersecurity review board Shimon Peres saw it coming, and the Emirates made it happen Katie Nolan joins NBC for Winter Olympics coverage Southwest to resume in-flight alcohol sales after 2-year COVID-19 hiatus Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump says she has increased security amid racist threats This week’s must-watch moments on Capitol Hill Despite intentions, Biden’s Supreme Court promise is deeply misguided Rising: February 4, 2022 Veteran Hong Kong activist arrested ahead of planned Olympic protest Blinken to meet with Indo-Pacific allies in Australia, Hawaii next week French president, German chancellor to visit Russia, Ukraine as tensions rise Justice Breyer’s parting political act GOP Sen. Cassidy questions RNC censure of Kinzinger, Cheney Facebook reports losing users for the first time in its history Economy adds stunning 467K jobs in January despite omicron surge Beijing Olympics officially underway as opening ceremony kicks off Top Pence aides refused direct conversations about Trump with committee: report Why the debate over SALT deductions matters Putin, Xi present united front on NATO expansion at Olympics The leader is dead, but the ISIS threat is growing The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden aims at ISIS terrorists, defends NY police Live coverage: Opening day of the Beijing Winter Olympics It’s coyote mating season. Here is what you need to know to protect your pets The Memo: China’s Olympics get underway beneath shadow of abuses Labor legislation failure looms over Amazon union vote Pence, Trump tensions rise, raising questions about a break  Frustrations mount inside DNC over midterm strategy Boho decor is back in style. Here are the home pieces you need to get on-trend Paul promises investigation of Fauci if Republicans take Senate