The Hill Articles: January 14, 2022

Judge sets tentative June date for Maxwell’s sentencing Judd Legun: Red Lobster employees forced to come into work when sick Former Obama White House adviser pleads guilty to wire fraud Manage your passwords and cybersecurity with $50 off lifetime protection DirecTV declines to renew OAN contract WHO recommends two new drugs to combat COVID-19 infection Alec Baldwin turns over cell phone in ‘Rust’ probe MA governor implements new hospital policies to combat staffing shortages Hillicon Valley — States probe the tech giants We are America’s independent contractors, and we are terrified CDC says N95 masks provide the most protection against COVID-19 Overnight Health Care — White House: Testing website coming soon Funeral service of oldest American WW2 veteran to be live-streamed Saturday Overnight Energy & Environment — Lummis holds up Biden EPA picks Supreme Court handcuffs Biden on vaccinations New evidence suggests Epstein-Barr virus triggers Multiple Sclerosis New York ‘turning the tide’ on omicron surge, Gov. Kathy Hochul says YouTube temporarily suspends, demonetizes Dan Bongino’s channel Overnight Defense & National Security — US says Russia prepping ‘false flag’ operation Biden administration says Russia arrested Colonial Pipeline hacker Supreme Court agrees to hear case on HS coach’s suspension over on-field prayers On the Money — Student borrowers stare down rising prices We are all Americans; but can we all vote? Master the NFT market with major savings on this 11-course experience Netflix raises subscription prices Omicron hits sanitation workers as garbage pick-ups suffer Equilibrium/Sustainability — Bald eagle comeback impacted by lead poison New study finds consuming more olive oil may lower the risk of premature death Jill Biden pitches in at donation center in Kentucky following the deadly tornados Appeal sought in ruling against photographer who refused to shoot same-sex weddings CO lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate police’s knowledge about alleged shooter Executives personally signed off on Facebook-Google ad collusion plot, states claim Photos of the Week: Voting rights, former Sen. Harry Reid and snowy owls Dem Montana congressional candidate: People moving from coastal cities are ‘fed up’ with liberal base The fates of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump States push forward with Facebook antitrust case, reportedly probe VR unit ‘Young and Restless’ star fired from show for allegedly breaching COVID-19 protocols Noem releases ad touting transgender athlete ban in girls’ sports Many states unprepared to roll out national suicide prevention hotline by this summer: report Long-term care facilities’ coronavirus cases skyrocketed in three weeks due to omicron Omicron-caused staffing shortages force CVS, Walgreens to close some of their stores Astronomers find evidence of second moon outside of solar system House Democratic campaign arm outraises GOP counterpart in final quarter of 2021 Albuquerque schools remain closed for second day following cyber attack Putin’s ‘Brezhnev Doctrine’ involving Ukraine could backfire Florida LGBTQ+ rights activist found dead in landfill Hawley says he would have opposed resolution to honor Capitol workers on Jan. 6 ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli ordered to pay nearly $65 million, banned for life from pharmaceutical industry Trump to rally supporters in Texas There’s a social isolation epidemic. But it can be fixed. Las Vegas offering teachers up to $2K bonus to remain at work amid COVID-19 surge Here’s why inflation numbers are about to get worse Conservationists, veterinarians warn Sri Lankan plastic waste is killing region’s elephants NOAA names Long Island Sound estuary as a protected place Proud Boy leader released from DC jail after serving four months Rising inflation adds pain to student loan debt Judge finds no probable cause in case of mom accused of putting son in car’s trunk to avoid COVID-19 exposure 150 ex-EPA staffers ask Virginia lawmakers to oppose Wheeler nomination Ex-DHS acting IG pleads guilty to stealing software, databases in defrauding scheme COVID is here for the long haul — we need a variant-proof vaccine White House announces website to order free COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19 Illinois COVID testing chain under investigation for testing mistakes Biden touts infrastructure spending as other priorities stall Breaking the chicken-or-egg cycle in American higher education Microsoft to review response to harassment allegations German officials praise med students for standing up to vaccine protesters Treasury threatens to claw back COVID-19 funds because of Arizona school anti-mask rules Veterans can now identify as trans and nonbinary in VA health records The Supreme Court, vaccination and government by Fox News Teen in grave condition following apparent fentanyl overdose at Hartford school, report says Missing cat reunited with owner after 10 years Milwaukee man charged in connection to Waukesha parade killing required to stand trial Virgin Orbit deploys 7 satellites into space using mid-air launch California is poised to kill rooftop solar, damaging climate and health ​​Early warning systems warned North Korea missile could hit US: report Europe’s energy conflict fuels outbreak of realism about climate policy Ohio Supreme Court strikes down GOP-drawn congressional map Man who appears on Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ as baby refiles lawsuit against band Truckers Final Mile is a non-profit providing a crucial service to bereaved families Top Biden adviser expresses support for ban on congressional stock trades The Hill’s 12:30 Report: More of Biden’s agenda teeters on collapse Rare ice disk forms on Maine river, drawing onlookers again To maintain a free press, we must fight the global siege against it Russia delays COVID-19 restrictions despite omicron surge GOP senator blocks Biden EPA nominees over coal plant decision Researchers find the world’s largest fish breeding ground in ‘spectacular discovery’ Martian meteorite found in Antarctica shows no signs of life, study finds GOP Rep. Katko, who voted to impeach Trump, won’t run for reelection New report highlights 10 of world’s most underreported humanitarian crises Biden to hold first press conference of 2022 next week Biden administration approves third major California solar project We should allow pharmacists to prescribe some medications Largest Alabama school district switches to virtual learning House Republican tests positive for COVID-19 a second time Alleged gang members face federal charges in killing of off-duty LAPD officer Page from 1984 Spider-Man comic sells for record $3.36 million Holiday retail sales hit record despite omicron surge, inflation US intelligence says Russia has prepared a false flag operation to invade Ukraine The most destructive fire in Colorado history: What I’ve been working my whole career to prevent Adalia Rose Williams, YouTuber with rare early-aging disorder, dead at 15 Texas district attorney says AG Ken Paxton violated open records law, must release Jan. 6 records In surprising new study, researchers find face masks make people look more attractive Joe Biden’s disastrous 48 hours Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa cancelled again in continuing vaccine controversy Hong Kong bans flights from more than 150 countries amid omicron surge Separating fact from fiction can save trafficking victims and our democracy Biden selects Sarah Bloom Raskin, two others for Fed board ​​China tightens COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Olympics Atlanta zoo euthanizes 59-year-old gorilla amid quality-of-life concerns Court date postponed for US citizen facing charges in teen’s death in UK Controversy erupts over Illinois judge’s reversal of a rape conviction China opens new doors in the Middle East Tesla puts Cybertruck production on hold until early 2023: report Michigan AG asks federal prosecutors to investigate false GOP electors Virginia bill targeting critical race theory cites wrong Lincoln debate West reluctant to admit new Russian Cold War, and Putin’s counting on it Rising: January 14, 2022 Early version of Declaration of Independence going on sale Ben Crump, family call for truth in fatal shooting of North Carolina man Ohio State is about to score a financial aid touchdown Three women charged in attack of Delta security officer Retail sales fell 1.9 percent in December Study reveals no evidence of life on Mars meteor found in Antarctica The US must consider using its Arctic advantage against Russia Swedish prime minister tests positive for COVID-19 after Parliament debate Biden faces down Putin North Korea fires two more missiles, calls US sanctions a ‘provocation’ Ukrainian websites hit by cyberattack amid tensions with Russia Senate Democrats’ super PAC releases $1 million ad buy against Ron Johnson The Kazakhstan purge: Power, politics and geopolitical disruption Djokovic faces deportation as Australia again revokes his visa A new US foreign policy mantra: ‘Don’t just do something, stand there’ Track more than your dog’s location with this smart dog collar The Hill’s Morning Report: Biden takes it on the chin Best Wireless Doorbells More than 30 million families to lose child tax credit checks starting this weekend Sinema, Manchin curb Biden’s agenda Biden strategy on North Korea under pressure over missile launches State courts become battlegrounds in redistricting fights Tucker Carlson extends influence on GOP  How to make KFC Beyond Meat Fried Chicken at home Biden to tout new bridge program at infrastructure law’s 60-day mark Discover lucrative data-driven content creation ideas with this low-cost app Save 75% on this powerful and portable massage gun