The Hill Articles: January 19, 2022

Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of UCLA student Schumer vows to keep fighting on voting rights after filibuster defeat Biden ‘profoundly disappointed’ after voting rights push fails in Senate Ossoff and Collins clash over her past support for voting rights legislation Overnight Defense & National Security — White House raises new alarm over Russia Save more than 80% on this robotic vacuum cleaner that doubles as a mop Manchin, Sinema join GOP to sink filibuster change for voting bill Jill Biden adds to communications team in lead-up to midterm elections Pick up these Apple AirPods Pro for $20 off State trial for 3 cops accused of aiding George Floyd’s murder set for June 13 US and UK start formal talks over Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs Senate GOP blocks election bill, setting up filibuster face-off FBI activity reported near home of Rep. Henry Cuellar NBC not sending announcers to the Beijing 2022 Olympics Five big takeaways from Biden’s White House news conference Kenny Rogers, China, and the tech business Overnight Health Care — White House boosts mask availability Biden sparks confusion, cleanup on Russia-Ukraine remarks Jan. 6 committee subpoenas leaders of ‘America First’ movement How CISA can help bolster cyber defense of small businesses Nearly 1,200 students in California threaten to stay home unless additional COVID-19 precautions implemented Biden: ‘I don’t believe the polls’ On The Money — Ban on stock trading for Congress gains steam Biden flashes anger at question over Bull Connor remark Biden says elections might not be legitimate if reform bills aren’t passed This must be the year of climate action — we’ve wasted so many Energy & Environment — Biden confident in separate climate funds Biden says cable news industry ‘heading south’ NHL reschedules 98 games postponed due to COVID-19 Texas AG tests positive for COVID-19 Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to shield records from Jan. 6 committee 11-year-old transgender girl is a finalist for TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year’ Minnesota AG sues COVID-19 testing lab over allegedly fraudulent results Hillicon Valley — Presented by Connected Commerce Council — Biden sets cyber standards California salmon returning to old spawning grounds NYC redesigning 1,000 dangerous intersections to improve street safety Biden warns of ‘disaster for Russia’ if it further invades Ukraine Biden nominates first Muslim woman as federal judge Drug-resistant fungus found in Louisiana hospital for first time Tom Brady’s NFT platform raises $170 million from investors Biden: Frustration of some Black voters ‘a problem that is my own making’ Former FBI agent says Britney Spears’s father spied on her during conservatorship Equilibrium/Sustainability — Airlines scrap US-bound flights over 5G Manchin chides Democrats over filibuster, saying he can’t support ‘such a perilous course’ Two Marines dead, 17 injured after military vehicle crash near Camp Lejeune Russian threats against Ukraine could push Finland and Sweden toward NATO Biden says Harris will be his running mate in 2024 Bass raises nearly $2 million since launching LA mayor campaign Nation’s largest Catholic university provides students with nine gender options Yellen says Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill ‘acted like a vaccine for the American economy’ Majority of US fleets cleared for ‘low-visibility landings’ at airports with 5G: FAA FTC chair says agency won’t back down because Big Tech is ‘flexing some muscle’ Biden says minorities will vote no matter how hard GOP makes it Tesla driver faces felony charges in fatal crash involving Autopilot Florida man who fraudulently collected more than $1M in coronavirus relief funds sentenced to prison  Finish the job: Congress passed infrastructure package, but BBB investments are still needed Biden on spending plan: ‘We’re going to have to probably break it up’ New Mexico calls in National Guard to staff schools, child care centers Montenegro parliament to vote on no-confidence motion against prime minister Man accused of killing 3 in April shooting found guilty on all counts Fourth staffer charged with sexual abuse at California women’s prison US not considering gas export ban, official says Biden says he didn’t ‘overpromise’ Finland PM pledges ‘extremely tough’ sanctions should Russia invade Ukraine New York’s Hochul seeks clean energy boost in $216B budget Nasdaq hits correction as rate fears sink stocks Kinzinger welcomes baby boy US LGBTQ+ workers earn 90 cents on the dollar: report City proposes naming new park ‘Super Happy Funtime’ Tennessee lawmaker presents self-defense bill in ‘honor’ of Kyle Rittenhouse Vermont Medical suicide law used by lawmaker who helped pass it Researchers say Earth’s core may be cooling ‘more rapidly than expected’ Memory problems seen months after mild COVID-19 infections, researchers say Russia: Nothing less than NATO expansion ban is acceptable Security costs for Arbery trial estimated at $1M Survey finds more than half of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency New study suggests most COVID-19 vaccine side effects can be attributed to ‘nocebo effect’ Declassified videos show US drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians Protecting seniors from guardianship fraud and abuse Procter & Gamble raising prices on Tide, personal health care products California will pay college students $10K for completing volunteer work Kazakhstan defense chief fired in wake of protests Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter announces positive COVID-19 test Emirates president labels 5G rollout ‘utterly irresponsible’ Sidney Poitier cause of death revealed Watch live: Biden holds press conference Unanswered questions in the Ukrainian crisis Oath Keepers stockpiled 30 days of supplies, rifles ahead of Jan. 6 Five things to know about the New York AG’s pursuit of Trump Kansas stand your ground law cited in lack of charges in teen’s death Researchers testing COVID-19 vaccine patch House votes to award medal to Willie O’Ree, first Black NHL player Elton John to kick off nearly yearlong farewell tour Court rules Warmbier family should get $240,000 in seized North Korean assets Vigil held for Bay Area woman pushed to her death in front of NYC subway train Marvel actor reportedly dies after skiing accident GOP governors press Biden administration for control of infrastructure implementation Ford recalling 200K cars due to issue with brake lights Britney Spears sends cease-and-desist to Jamie Lynn Spears over claims ahead of memoir’s release Portugal says voters with COVID-19 will be able to leave homes to cast ballots Arizona activists challenge proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Teenager aiming to become youngest woman to fly around the world solo almost home Let’s stop saying ‘breakthrough cases’ — it isn’t helping Snapchat making it more difficult for users to become friends with teens they don’t know Environmental groups: Biden administration has legal authority to end oil and gas leasing on public land Joining Pelosi, Hoyer says lawmakers should be free to trade stocks Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for suspect in fatal New York subway attack Biden huddles with group of senators on Ukraine-Russia tensions Ricketts endorses Pillen in race to succeed him as Nebraska governor COVID-19 infections hit new high in Brazil Kansas GOP’s redistricting plan targets Rep. Sharice Davids Without child tax credit payments, January child poverty rate could increase up to 17 percent Logging makes forests and homes more vulnerable to wildfires Sotomayor, Gorsuch issue statement denying tensions over masks CDC study shows prior COVID-19 infection and vaccines protected against delta variant People should not try to intentionally catch omicron, experts say Your health (and you thought climate change was not about you) Kemp campaign alleges Perdue team illegally coordinating with new fundraising committee Sarah Huckabee Sanders raises $12.8M since launch of Arkansas governor campaign Upstate New York father’s photo of son’s ‘lacking’ school lunch goes viral Willie O’Ree, first Black player to appear in NHL game, ‘overwhelmed’ as number retired College student only passenger on international flight DC adding vaccine, testing centers as region’s COVID-19 death rate increases Missouri attorney general threatens lawsuits over school mask mandates Supreme Court appears divided over Cruz campaign finance challenge Florida health official suspended amid investigation into vaccines for state employees Starbucks ends vaccine requirement in response to Supreme Court ruling The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Connected Commerce Council – Biden faces reporters as his agenda teeters Democrats make final plea for voting rights ahead of filibuster showdown New York mayor partners with Cardi B to cover burial expenses for Bronx fire victims The dangerous erosion of Democratic Party foundations Missouri State Highway Patrol: Ignore Gotham City alert Japan expanding restrictions amid COVID-19 surge Enes Kanter Freedom rips Warriors owner who said ‘nobody cares’ what’s happening to Uyghurs Steve Bannon’s Supreme Court? Senate Democrats call for investigation into reported price gouging for COVID-19 tests Man pardoned by former Kentucky governor sentenced again in homicide case UK’s Johnson dismisses calls to resign over lockdown party Israeli minister says police did not use spyware on protesters Netflix to release 25 Korean original series and movies in 2022 following ‘Squid Game’ success Ukraine: Russia’s military deployment near border ‘almost completed’ White House forms council to oversee ‘Made in America’ push DACA highlights pitfalls of legalization schemes Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize New Jersey is the latest state to require teaching of Asian American history in schools Jay-Z, other artists call to ban using rap lyrics as criminal evidence Biden nominates Jane Hartley as ambassador to UK French bulldog stolen from California found in Pennsylvania amid rise in abductions Millionaires group calls for wealth tax at Davos forum CEO who fired hundreds of employees over Zoom resuming full-time duties Biden moves to boost security of sensitive national security systems Officers charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 8-year-old girl Hoyer calls for ‘clear and prudent firearms guidelines’ from Capitol Police Board China detains high-profile activists ahead of Olympics Pandemic ‘nowhere near over,’ WHO chief says Cowboys’ Prescott apologizes for comments about fans throwing trash at officials WHO sees slowdown in omicron surge The other ‘Big Lie:’ How Biden and Democrats fuel doubts about the 2024 election Rising: January 19, 2022 White House: Blood donation restrictions ‘painful’ amid mass shortage French Senate votes to ban headscarves during sport competitions New York mayor says he doesn’t feel safe on subways Measures to stem spread of omicron in UK dropped Mark Kelly says he’ll back changing filibuster rule for voting rights André Leon Talley, former groundbreaking Vogue creative director, dead at 73 White House spokesperson: Biden laid a foundation for progress but has more to do Wolf Blitzer will host an evening newscast on CNN’s streaming service Texas hostage-taker was removed from mosque for erratic behavior: report I’m furious about Democrats taking the blame — it’s time to fight back April Ryan: Biden owes Black voters an explanation on stalled voting rights push Corps of Engineers to focus on supply chain problems, climate change with $14B in allocated spending Beijing official warns athletes not to violate ‘Olympic spirit’ University of Michigan settles sexual abuse allegations for $490M Acting Afghan officials call for governments to recognize Taliban administration Redistricting reform key to achieving the bipartisanship Americans claim to want Pope says prison inmates should not be deprived of hope Republican businessman announces new bid for Connecticut governor Thousand Oaks shooting video, 911 calls released after court battle CDC adds 22 countries to level four travel warning list US providing Ukraine with additional $200M in military aid amid tensions with Russia Blinken: Russian attack on Ukraine could be launched with ‘very short notice’ George Conway: DeSantis plans for new police force to monitor elections ‘just pathetic’ Lusia Harris, one of two women drafted by NBA, dies at 66 To boost economy and midterm outlook, Democrats must pass clean energy bill Mellman: Voting rights or the filibuster?  More than two-thirds of voters say US on wrong track one year into Biden presidency: poll Airbnb CEO to start ‘living’ in rentals Rare Biden press conference should include these four pressing questions Germany records more than 100K COVID-19 cases for first time Budowsky: To Dems: Run against the do-nothing GOP, Senate Airlines cancel, change flights despite 5G rollout delays Why is Peet’s Coffee suddenly so popular? For-profit colleges prey on veterans — the Department of Education must say ‘no more’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Schumer tees up doomed election reform vote New York AG: Investigation found evidence suggesting Trump business fraud These 6 Origins skin care products include a free gift from Macy’s this month Democrats, poised for filibuster defeat, pick at old wounds  The Memo: Is Trump the GOP’s future or in rearview mirror? Momentum builds to prohibit lawmakers from trading stocks Desperate Dems signal support for cutting Biden bill down in size Democrats eye prime pickup chance in Katko retirement Schumer prepares for Senate floor showdown with Manchin, Sinema Biden hits one-year mark in dire straits Questions facing Biden at his second solo White House presser These are the best bedding sales from Wayfair, Kohl’s and Home Depot this January Lobbying world Barnes raises over $1 million in final quarter of 2021 White House to make 400 million N95 masks available for free