The Hill Articles: January 20, 2022

Save 75% on unlimited access to virtual on-demand yoga classes FBI activity at Rep. Cuellar’s home part of Azerbaijan probe: reports Produce a professional podcast with help from this discounted Masterclass course bundle France to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in February Canadian restaurant forced to partially close after accepting dog photos as vaccination proof Manchin touts Nick Saban’s opposition to changing filibuster Klain: ‘No ambiguity’ on US response if Russia invades Ukraine Marianne Williamson says difference between two political parties is ‘performative’ GOP lawmakers seek answers from FDA on prenatal testing accuracy following New York Times report Adele postpones Las Vegas residency, citing delivery delays, COVID-19 FBI director: Texas synagogue hostage-taking ‘an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community’ Overnight Energy & Environment — Starting from ‘scratch’ on climate, spending bill UK’s Johnson says Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘disaster’ for world Boebert asked Jewish visitors to Capitol if they were doing ‘reconnaissance’: report US charges 4 Belarusian government officials with conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy On The Money — Manchin says no deal without new talks Overnight Health Care — Another Texas abortion setback One year on, a critical role needs to be filled by the administration Defense & National Security — Biden works to clean up Russia flop ESPN announces it won’t send reporters to Beijing Olympics due to COVID-19 YouTube deactivates channels linked to Oath Keepers Hillicon Valley — Senate panel advances major antitrust bill California reports more than 7 million COVID-19 cases 100 percent of US Olympic athletes are vaccinated, says top doctor Federal appeals court rules California’s pandemic gun store shutdowns violated Constitution Top lobbying firms report record-breaking 2021 earnings UPenn says it will work with NCAA to support trans swimmer as new guidelines take effect Watch: GOP leaders discuss Biden’s first year in office Bowman arrested during voting rights protest at Capitol Austria approves Europe’s first vaccine mandate for all adults United Nations approves resolution that condemns Holocaust denial More than $1 million to be donated to Indigenous-led sustainability efforts Gallego says he’s been approached about challenging Sinema Prominent transgender figures support ACLU case against Arkansas anti-trans law Nearly 1 million child COVID-19 infections reported in past week Bipartisan lawmakers announce climate adaptation bill Oath Keeper charges renew attention on Trump orbit Alec Baldwin sued by family of US Marine killed in Afghanistan Equilibrium/Sustainability — Artificial camel nose sniffs out hidden oases Spain sends warships to ward off Russian aggression Democrats ask Biden to overhaul counterterrorism, drone strike strategy A year into Biden’s presidency, we’re only burying more overdose victims Future of child tax credit payments appear bleak as Biden doubts future of the program Democrats call on Biden administration to ease entry to US for at-risk Afghans Supreme Court rebuffs abortion providers again over Texas 6-week ban Team USA Beijing Olympic uniforms revealed by Ralph Lauren Missouri Senate candidate says Congress members should go to jail if guilty of insider trading US allows NATO allies to send American-made weapons to Ukraine Senate candidate Gary Chambers discusses his opposition to criminalizing marijuana Briahna Joy Gray: Last-minute push for voting legislation felt ‘perfomative’ When the easy money music stops playing Education Department opens probe into LGBTQ dating ban at BYU Pelosi says she’s open to stock trading ban for Congress Pretrial release revoked for man accused of assaulting officers on Jan. 6 Predictions of disaster for Democrats aren’t guarantees of midterm failure Colorado man accused in Capitol riot has trial delayed after DC Jail goes into COVID-19 lockdown Rhode Island man who faked death to evade rape charges arrested in UK Al Gore: Emissions reductions hinge on AI measurements from space A review of President Biden’s first year on border policy  Russian central bank proposes ban on cryptocurrencies, citing threat to financial stability Vilsack accuses China of breaking commitments in Trump-era trade deal Washington state issues emergency order to address green crab infestation Senate panel advances bill blocking tech giants from favoring own products Three-quarters of US fleet approved for low-visibility landings at airports with 5G: FAA An epidemic of constitutional illiteracy threatens our nation Hannity after Jan. 6 texted McEnany ‘no more stolen election talk’ in five-point plan for Trump New movie ‘J6’ to depict Capitol riot Americans out sick because of COVID-19 surges to record 8.8 million Manchin: Biden spending plan talks would start ‘from scratch’ Armed man shot and killed at San Francisco airport Film studio will reportedly head to space in 2024 Reps. Massie, Grijalva test positive for COVID-19 US to charge man suspected in assassination of Haitian president Whitmer releases plan to make Michigan carbon neutral by 2050 Tongan man reportedly swims for 27 hours after being swept to sea by tsunami Pristine coral reef found off coast of Tahiti McDonald’s to offer its McPlant burger to more restaurants Fox News adjusts weekend prime-time lineup Supreme Court sides with murder defendant in major evidentiary ruling Biden forestry effort marks dramatic shift in fire prevention   Zelensky says ‘there are no minor incursions’ after Biden’s comments on Ukraine, Russia Manchin, Collins leading talks on overhauling election law, protecting election officials Jury selection begins in federal trial of cops accused of aiding George Floyd’s murder NYC Mayor to get first paycheck in Bitcoin Union membership hits new low A preemptive strike on North Korea? Contingency planning may be gaining currency Fulton County DA requests special grand jury in Trump election investigation IRS issues tax relief for Tennessee following December storms House GOP leaders vow to end proxy voting despite widespread Republican use Pelosi: Build Back Better may need to be ‘more limited,’ renamed Africa health official requests vaccines with longer shelf life New York arrests man for allegedly faking COVID-19 tests to collect workers comp New CDC study compares cases and hospitalizations in people with previous infections and vaccinations Biden stiff arms progressives on the Postal Service Southern California Democrats throw their weight behind Young Kim challenger Shaun White talks of ‘last dance sort of glow’ to upcoming final Olympic run Florida first lady Casey DeSantis completes chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer Indigenous woman acquitted for protest of border wall construction on tribal land Redistricting 101: ‘Cracking’ and ‘packing’ UK lawmaker accuses government of blackmailing to keep Boris Johnson in power The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Connected Commerce Council – Dems regroup as Biden agenda stumbles Senators introduce bill aimed at protecting Ukrainian civilians Virginia exits multi-state coalition backing EPA in climate lawsuit Voting rights and Senate wrongs Canada’s Prince Andrew High School changing name amid sexual assault allegations Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to sit for interview Girl survives Russian blizzard by hugging dog for 18 hours DNC hits GOP for having ‘no agenda,’ echoing Biden Developers for ‘Sims 4’ say gender-inclusive pronouns are on the way New York museum removes controversial statue of Teddy Roosevelt The Biden administration’s first year: Slow and steady does not win this race Judge denies Trump spokesman’s effort to force Jan. 6 committee to return financial records NFL seeks dismissal of former coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against the league Biden clarifies any Russian movement into Ukraine ‘is an invasion’ Mothers in New York City to get $1,000 every month thanks to guaranteed income program Michigan nursing homes required to offer COVID-19 booster shots on-site New Zealand prime minister says country won’t return to lockdowns to battle omicron States with looser gun restrictions have higher number of homicides, suicides: study US drops case against MIT professor accused of failing to disclose Chinese ties Iran announces naval drills with Russia, China Top Latina advocate: Hispanics need Biden spending bill, homeownership and immigration Doomsday clock remains at closest point to midnight Senate’s antitrust bill would raise consumer prices and lower our competitiveness Tom Hanks narrates pro-Biden ad for inauguration anniversary Blinken calls for ‘global action’ against Russia amid Ukraine tensions International flight forced to turn back due to passenger mask dispute North Korea says it may resume nuclear tests, cites ‘hostile’ US Amazon to open first in-person clothing store in Southern California Virginia universities lift vaccine mandates after Youngkin’s order Putin’s options extend well beyond invasion Former Maryland rep announces bid for old House seat US sanctions four Ukrainians for aiding Russian influence operations Woman missing after Colorado wildfire last seen attempting to rescue her dogs China urges caution, widens testing after mail suspected in omicron case Tito’s Vodka renews fund for global vaccine research Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorneys file motion for retrial following juror concerns Trump by the numbers: 2024 isn’t simple Rising: January 20, 2022 Eight senators ask Biden to reverse course on Trump-era solar tariffs USC fraternity parties to resume with guards near bedrooms Amanda Gorman reflects on the year since Biden’s inauguration Tennessee couple sues adoption agency that allegedly refused to help because they are Jewish American Airlines reports losses of nearly $1B in fourth quarter Emirates to resume Boeing 777 flights to US after 5G halt Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey jumps into gubernatorial race Restoring faith in science is a critical national imperative Merck’s COVID-19 pill to be produced by more than two dozen drugmakers Swalwell slams House Republican for touting funding in bill she voted down Teenager, 19, becomes youngest woman to fly around the world solo Australian judges explain decision to deport Novak Djokovic M&Ms characters to become more inclusive White House: Biden was not casting doubt on the legitimacy of elections Journalist Robert Costa leaving Washington Post for CBS News 19-year-old sets record for youngest woman to circle the globe by plane How Kevin McCarthy sold his soul to Donald Trump Missouri House Democrat becomes latest to test positive for COVID-19 Bill to ban lessons making white students feel ‘discomfort’ advances in Florida Senate UK police: Two arrested in connection to Texas synagogue hostage standoff Comedian Louie Anderson reveals he is undergoing cancer treatment Biden’s remarks on Russia should worry Ukraine Majority of Americans think COVID-19 situation is getting worse: Gallup Weekly jobless claims rise to 286K amid omicron surge Perdue proposes election police force in Georgia Biden approval rating hits new low in AP poll Gina McCarthy: Why I’m more optimistic than ever on tackling the climate crisis Harris warns Russia in testy interview with Guthrie Russia accuses West of planning Ukraine ‘provocations’ Investigators say Pope Benedict knew about abused children while Munich archbishop How Biden torched the Trump recovery Biden job approval at 43 percent amid low marks on economy, pandemic: NBC poll CIA says ‘Havana syndrome’ unlikely a result of ‘worldwide campaign’ by foreign power NCAA updates transgender policy, each sport to set eligibility rules Want to finally keep your New Year’s resolution? This trendy fitness equipment can help 80 years later, the world remembers to forget Holocaust origins The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden talks, Senate balks As an avid cyclist, these are my favorite shoes for commuting – here’s why Lawmakers press Biden admin to send more military aid to Ukraine Schumer opted for modest rules reform after pushback from moderates Fury over voting rights fight turns personal on Capitol Hill  Rift grows between Biden and immigration advocates DNC torn over Biden messaging as midterms loom ‘Unprecedented:’ States invest in child care to recover pandemic losses Can a Dyson vacuum get the job done picking up after my cat? I put it to the test to find out Alaska Supreme Court upholds election changes ending party primaries