The Hill Articles: January 21, 2022

FBI special agent calls Texas hostage situation ‘hate crime and an act of terrorism’ Coons opposes sending US troops to Ukraine: ‘We would simply be sacrificing them’ Wicker: Biden comments on Ukraine caused ‘distress’ for both parties Arizona sues Biden administration over threat to claw back COVID-19 funds Supreme Court to revisit part of Native American land decision in Oklahoma Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden announces green buildings initiative Overnight Health Care — Judge pauses federal employee vaccine mandate Overnight Defense & National Security — US, Russia meet during ‘critical’ point McConnell says he made ‘inadvertent omission’ in voting remarks amid backlash National Archives transfers contested presidential documents to Jan. 6 committee ‘Forever chemical’ blood levels near W.Va. National Guard base higher than US average On The Money — Labor chief touts efforts to promote job growth Vanessa Bryant’s lawyers allege photos of husband’s crash circulated at bars, gala NATO members scramble to support Ukraine amid Russian threat Officials say starving manatees in Florida have begun to consume emergency lettuce Forced deadline spurs drastic tactic in Congress Equilibrium/Sustainability — Solar-powered cars on the EV horizon Hillicon Valley — Amazon, Meta spend record sums on lobbying Three Pennsylvania officers fired after death of 8-year-old girl Rhode Island school revokes honorary degrees for Giuliani, Flynn Bill Maher pushes back on Fauci: ‘Don’t sit there in your white coat and tell me “Just do what we say”‘ Mask rules spark political games and a nasty environment in the House Hispanic Democrats hear out Harris aide, expect support on immigration reform Wisconsin state GOP lawmaker calls for party to ‘cheat like Democrats’ to win elections 69 percent oppose overturning Roe v. Wade: CNN poll FBI wraps up Gabby Petito investigation, says Brian Laundrie sole person of interest US sends aircraft carrier group to Mediterranean as Russia threat looms House committee in Florida passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Newsom vows crackdown: Rail car looting like ‘third world country’ Kemp sues Biden administration over Medicaid work requirements Judge rules Alaska governor unlawfully fired lawyer who criticized Trump New York woman arrested after allegedly spitting on Jewish children Biden’s second-ranking climate diplomat stepping down Former reality-TV star Josh Duggar asks for acquittal in child pornography case Giuliani led fake electors plot: CNN EPA hires additional criminal investigators — but advocates call for more US sanctions ‘international’ Hezbollah financing network Former Sen. Donnelly confirmed as Vatican ambassador Are financial regulators universal regulators? Let’s hope not Giuliani associate sentenced to a year in prison in campaign finance case HS football coach cancels practice, sends players to shovel snow for elderly neighbors Crypto prices nosedive, wiping out billions in value Parts of the US under state of emergency due to snow and ice Weaponized drones are here — it’s time for the US to act Lawmaker arrested amid voting rights protest says he’d ‘do it again’ Tlaib blasts Biden judicial nominee whose firm sued environmental lawyer Michigan Republicans sue over US House district lines Latest ‘Mission: Impossible’ films delayed again Video catches Florida man fighting off bear to save his dogs Protecting the creative economy during COVID: Arts and the artists drive local economy These Senate seats are up for election in 2022 Big-box stores could power half of energy needs with solar, report says Plastic pollution discovered at North and South poles for first time Virginia mom threatens to bring loaded guns to school over mask mandate Rescue team searching for humpback whale trapped in debris off Hawaii New documentary chronicles blind skateboarder’s return No Hillary — the ‘Third Way’ is the wrong way NY couple facing hate crime charge after alleged verbal attack on family NASA telescope finds black hole contributing to star formation California bill would let children 12 and up get COVID-19 vaccine without parent’s approval Ukrainian president praises Biden for reaffirming US support Fugees cancel reunion tour over pandemic Women face ‘concrete ceiling’ in advancing in higher education Biden launches green buildings partnership with states, cities WATCH: The Hill recaps the top stories of the week The pitfalls of Russia’s plan to rewrite history in Ukraine GM investing $154M into New York plant, creating 230 jobs to make electric motor parts US, Japan in ‘close consultations’ amid Russian tensions Naomi Osaka says she’s deleting Twitter, Instagram after Australian Open exit Biden calls Intel’s $20B investment to build chip factories a tool for economic recovery Virginia AG seeks dismissal of suit over Youngkin’s mask order Saudi airstrike kills 70 in Yemen The Hill interview: Biden Labor chief touts back-to-work push ‘Open and shut’ cases against Oath Keepers? History and politics say no CDC report suggests omicron arrived in the US earlier than first official case Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal workers Nebraska’s Republican governor backs primary challenger against GOP lawmaker Texas man arrested for death threats to election officials Biden to meet with national security team this weekend on Russia-Ukraine Early intervention can help treat peanut allergies in young children, study says The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems look to repackage BBB into salvageable bill Groundbreaking study links grandparents’ smoking to your body fat South Dakota man gets 10 years for defrauding military, money laundering Amazon, Meta report record lobbying spending in 2021 House panel asks five oil company board members to testify Russia hits COVID-19 daily record for infections, points at omicron New CDC studies show boosters provide strong protection from omicron variant Biden administration announces policy changes to attract international STEM students Kazakhstan’s crackdown is a frightening formula for authoritarians Boise zoo giving some animals COVID-19 vaccines Michigan judge apologizes for threatening cancer patient with jail time over overgrown weeds Bald eagle hit by train survives 80-mile ride Major oil producers withdraw from Myanmar, citing human rights Wolves and other animals need maximum protection under the law New study says COVID-19 vaccines do not impact fertility, but positive infection might Conservatives are outraged that Sarah Bloom Raskin actually believes in capitalism Louie Anderson dead at 68 Two years of violent crime are leading us to the point of no return Maryland first lady tests positive for COVID-19 Intel to build $20B Ohio factory amid chip shortage Winning the ‘Great Transition’ Legislative panel in Maine halts proposal to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates Rittenhouse asks for rifle used in Wisconsin killings back, says he will destroy it Largest 3D map of the universe shows millions of galaxies McEnany says Biden’s press conference ‘most delusional’ she’s ever seen Putin’s long-term strategy: exploit ethnic tensions to weaken NATO Kaleigh Rogers discusses new voting restrictions White House launches call line for free COVID-19 test orders Pence to deliver keynote at fundraising banquet for South Carolina-based pregnancy center Blizzard claims four lives including infant near US-Canada border Pennsylvania school district apologizes, says teacher taping mask on student was ‘unacceptable’ Prosecutors say Oath Keepers leader is too dangerous to be released on bond Trump remembers former ‘Apprentice’ contestant Meat Loaf: ‘Great guy’ Oldest person in the US reportedly dies at 115 Towards the Metaverse: First thing we do, let’s grill all the lawyers Why SNL stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost just bought an old ferry boat Australia records deadliest COVID-19 day China blasts US over ‘hegemonic’ missile sanctions Rising: January 21, 2022 Kim Jong Un won’t be ignored: What North Korean missile tests mean Man found dead in home with more than 100 snakes China limits Olympic torch relay to three days amid COVID-19 concerns Peloton shares plummet amid reports of halting bike, treadmill production CDC: Unvaccinated seniors 50 times more likely to be hospitalized than those with boosters As Russia braces for battle, sanctions can still be a deterrent Pope promises justice for abuse victims day after Ratzinger report Biden’s $15 minimum wage hike for federal agencies goes into effect Trans rights under attack: The persecution should stop now Jury selected in one day for federal trial of officers in Floyd killing Rock legend, actor Meat Loaf dies at 74 Biden should pivot to a pro-growth strategy on immigration reform Blinken, Lavrov meet to discuss ‘critical moment’ amid Ukraine invasion fears Who can protect America’s national interests in Korea? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden clarifies his remarks on Russia Effort to overhaul archaic election law wins new momentum Filibuster becomes new litmus test for Democrats Biden signals he’s ready to fight with marathon presser Democrats hope to salvage Biden’s agenda on Manchin’s terms  Biden’s strategy for midterm elections comes into focus Curious in adding Sonos to your home? I tested four of their most popular models to find out what’s right for you I bought a Callaway rangefinder to see how it stacks up against more expensive models Is there any difference between Apple Watch models? We tested the 6 and 7 series to find out