The Hill Articles: January 12, 2022

Biden’s nominee for Fed’s No. 2 post says combating inflation top task Hawley introduces bill banning lawmakers from making stock trades in office Step up your hygiene with $150 savings on this high-performance electric toothbrush and travel package Harris says she won’t ‘absolve’ senators over voting rights push Armorer from ‘Rust’ suing film’s gun supplier McCarthy says he won’t cooperate with ‘illegitimate’ Jan. 6 probe Obama backs Biden push on changing filibuster Expand your entertainment options at a low price with this bundled streaming package House to vote on consolidated election bill Thursday, Pelosi says Overnight Defense & National Security — Differences remain between NATO, Russia US complains about China canceling flights over COVID-19 concerns Lawmakers seek ‘assurances’ Olympic uniforms not linked to forced labor House votes to expand GI benefits for National Guard, Reserve troops Black Democrats hammer Manchin for backing filibuster on voting rights Durbin says Biden may have gone ‘a little too far’ in Georgia speech Clyde Bellecourt, major Native American leader, dies at 85 Senate Democrats introduce bill to ban stock trades in Congress Overnight Health Care — CDC won’t change mask recommendation Netflix’s “Squid Game” becomes first non-English TV show nominated for a SAG award Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden officials announce clean energy plans New study investigates early claims of COVID-19 ‘infodemic’ McEnany sits down with Jan. 6 investigators Porcupines in Maine could be threatened by new virus Hillicon Valley — YouTube takes some heat School infrastructure is a children’s human rights issue — it’s time the US acknowledges that Psaki pushes back on criticism of Biden’s voting rights speech WaPo’s Pamela Constable: Afghan suffering complicates US policy to not engage with Taliban Inflation offers steep hike for Biden Briahna Joy Gray: Voting rights advocates ‘frustrated’ with Biden Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronettes, dies at 78 Gay men will soon be able to give blood in France Janet Jackson talks beauty standards, women becoming ‘comfortable in their skin, in their size’ in new interview Earliest evidence of modern humans in eastern Africa is older than previously thought JD Vance raises more than $1 million in second fundraising quarter for Ohio Senate bid On the Money — Inflation hits highest level in decades Zach Galifianakis: Celebrity culture ‘how we ended up with’ Trump Former admissions counselor creates app to help Black students navigate college admission process The Memo: Biden’s overpromising problem Jogger faces off with mountain lion on California trail Equilibrium/Sustainability — Skiers adapt to climate change Putin wins again New documents reveal massive oil spill in New Orleans last month Schumer lays out strategy for voting rights debate  Voting advocates focus on next steps after Biden speech Navy helicopter crash lands; one injured US budget deficit narrows sharply Ohio Supreme Court strikes down GOP-drawn state House, Senate maps Four arrested in fatal shooting of off-duty LAPD officer Engineers create ‘Fitbit for the face’ Remote work is a saving grace — and can increase productivity Roddy Ricch cancels ‘SNL’ appearance over COVID-19 exposure Fact checkers fault Youtube for allowing coronavirus misinformation spread Tom Brady stays in game to help teammate earn an extra $500K EPA to assess health impacts of leaded aircraft fuel Public images of top military officers, judges, reporters fall to record lows: Gallup What’s Next? 5G and Beyond Reducing the harm in San Francisco’s harm reduction program Jan. 6 panel asks McCarthy to cooperate Federal agencies warn of Russian hackers targeting critical infrastructure Lawsuit accusing Michigan school officials of ‘gross negligence’ updated with new counts Bill Gates: COVID-19 will be like seasonal flu once omicron wave passes Cancer death rates fall 32 percent since 1991 peak Quinnipiac poll shows Biden with 33 percent approval rating Investors sue Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather over cryptocurrency promotion House Republicans urge administration to nix Iran nuke talks Israel says it broke up Iranian spy ring Republicans must join us to give Capitol Police funding certainty  Business executives urge Senate to bypass filibuster to pass voting rights FDA deregulates French dressing Alarmingly low number of children are fully vaccinated in the US GOP lawmaker adheres to term limit pledge, won’t run for reelection California DMV reviewing Tesla’s assisted driving tech Army boosts bonuses up to $50K to lure recruits Climate crisis is greatest global risk in 2022: World Economic Forum US ordering 500K more courses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail COVID-19 the leading cause of death among police officers last year: research Sanders, 50 Democrats unveil bill to send N95 masks to all Americans Former GOP rep: Social media companies should be able to suspend Trump, others for ‘boldfaced lies’ New report says winters in US are getting ‘extraordinarily warm’ Former colleagues honor Reid in ceremony at Capitol Barnes rakes in almost $150K after Johnson enters Wisconsin Senate race 65 children in Germany freed in investigation of sexual abuse network Whitmer leading possible GOP challengers in Michigan governor race: poll Why California needs a Latino state supreme court justice This 10-year-old girl could retire at 15 as a multimillionaire New study reveals breastfeeding can reduce risk of heart disease and stroke Gaetz ex testified to federal grand jury in sex crimes investigation This year’s flu shot effectiveness in question Cleveland Plain Dealer urges Portman to reconsider retirement Democrats: Don’t reject GOP offer to fix electoral count law Study estimates omicron patients at ‘substantially reduced risk’ than delta patients McConnell says Biden speech was ‘incoherent, incorrect and beneath his office’ Minneapolis elects nation’s first trans city council president Thousands of LA public school students test positive for COVID-19 ahead of first day back to school 1.9M new cancer diagnoses expected in 2022, report says Can’t get a COVID test? Why at-home test kits failed the supply chain test Three-time Olympian dies in car crash Massachusetts governor commutes sentences of two convicted murderers Clay Aiken running again for Congress because North Carolina representatives ‘don’t represent me’ A skyscraper-sized asteroid set to make its closest pass by Earth next week Remedying injustice for the wrongfully convicted does not end when they are released Treasury sanctions 5 North Koreans in response to ‘prohibited’ missile launches Man punched, kicked by officers settles with Georgia county Advocates sue National Marine Fisheries Service over Pacific humpback whale protections Therapist charged with distributing performance-enhancing drugs to Tokyo Olympic athletes Walensky says CDC mask recommendation will not change Maryland Democrat experiencing mild symptoms after positive COVID-19 test Alyssa Milano: Lawmakers should wear their sponsorships ‘like NASCAR drivers’ Fox’s Jeanine Pirro named co-host of ‘The Five’ We have a golden opportunity to restore and reform VA hospitals The Hill’s 12:30 Report: 2021 ends with 40-year inflation high DHS unveils effort to recruit climate change professionals IRS watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ about upcoming filing season Kroger employees go on strike for better pay in Denver COVID-19 hospitalizations break record in Indiana Biden says administration ‘making progress’ slowing rate of price increases Protesters clash with police outside Bulgaria’s parliament over COVID-19 measures The 10 cities with the best weather in the US Robinhood allowing ‘primarily remote’ work for employees on permanent basis Board temporarily suspends license of doctor accused of spreading false COVID-19 information Congress should pass the ‘Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act’ NATO offers more talks with Russia amid ‘significant differences’ Mother, daughter plead guilty to Jan. 6 charges Wyoming seeks removal of federal protections for grizzly bears in Yellowstone ecosystem Dangers of human smuggling and Biden’s border policy Medical examiner says all 17 Bronx fire victims died from smoke inhalation Biden to meet with Senate Democrats in voting rights push Pioneering Black journalist, anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells honored by Barbie 50K kids in Joe Manchin’s home state could sink into deep poverty without child tax credits Putin: Russia facing new surge of omicron-driven cases WHO: New coronavirus infections up 55 percent in past week worldwide San Francisco-area county bans large gatherings Romney warns against getting rid of filibuster, citing possible Trump win in 2024 14M residents of Chinese city to undergo second round of mandatory COVID-19 testing Sherman: NATO ‘in complete unity’ in response to Russian threats Schwarzenegger weighs in on Maryland redistricting fight Judge rejects request by Prince Andrew to dismiss accuser’s lawsuit NYT columnist floats Biden-Cheney ticket in 2024 Supreme Court considers whether detained immigrants entitled to bond hearings Senate Democrats unveil bill sanctioning Russia over Ukraine Students walk out of classes in New York City over COVID-19 protections Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team, public health officials hold press briefing Is it time to go back to the future on internet content regulation? Biden administration announces actions bolstering clean energy  Rising: January 12, 2022 Students threaten to boycott classes in Oakland, citing COVID-19 concerns Astronauts take stunning photo of Mt. Everest from space Watch live: Congressional leaders pay tribute to the late Sen. Harry Reid Fauci says it’s ‘stunning’ that senator doesn’t know his financial records are public after calling Republican a moron Two-thirds of Kroger workers struggle with food, housing costs: survey W.Va. governor ‘extremely unwell’ after positive COVID-19 test ‘Jeopardy!’ winners reveal the secrets to conquering the game show Republicans: Be optimistic, but not complacent Michigan Democrat to introduce plan to create ‘digital literacy’ commission Fauci: Omicron will infect ‘just about everybody’ FBI informant who reported abuse in LA jails getting $1M payout Jamie Lynn Spears ‘happy’ over end of sister’s conservatorship A wind and solar electric grid? That’s a terrible idea Watchdog finds fundraising spikes for Ga., Mich., Minn. secretary of state candidates Los Angeles area surpasses 2M COVID-19 cases UK’s Johnson apologizes for lockdown garden party Despite growth, Hispanic representation still minuscule Coronavirus vs. government overreach: Which is worse? Pandemic reversing gains in wealth gap globally: report Germany sets new record for daily COVID-19 cases China suspends more flights from US amid COVID-19 surge Inflation rises to highest level since 1982 Majority in new poll backs reforming law Trump tried to use to subvert Electoral College It’s time for Biden to keep his promises on Israel and the UN Voters split on whether Senate should require supermajority to pass legislation: poll Pfizer cutting sales staff: report Trump says politicians who won’t confirm boosters are ‘gutless’ Djokovic admits travel document contained false information Chief Justice Roberts’s bad math Trump abruptly ends NPR interview Beyond ‘I’m sorry’: Employers need to manage grief, trauma in the workplace I use the $27 cast iron skillet all the time — here’s why it’s my go-to We’ve tested almost every model of Theragun, here’s how to choose what’s right for you The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden champions filibuster reform, but doesn’t have the votes Dems worry they’ll be boxed out without changes to filibuster, voting rules  On The Trail: Retirements offer window into House Democratic mood Biden seeks to avoid referendum with sharp attacks on GOP Senate GOP campaign arm raises $28.6 million in last quarter of 2021 Pressures aligning on Biden, Democrats to forgive student loans Centrist Democrats urge progressives to tamp down rhetoric Lobbying world 6 essentials to get you through post-holiday SADness Biden to make 10M more COVID-19 tests available to schools per month Bundle two 4K drones for less than 50% the price Maximize your media editing skills on any Mac with major savings on this app bundle