The Hill Articles: January 26, 2022

North Korea conducts potential 6th missile test in a month Stephanie Ruhle will take Brian Williams’ 11 p.m. slot on MSNBC: report Save $150 off this expandable suitcase that is perfect for modern travel Clyburn predicts Supreme Court contender J. Michelle Childs would get GOP votes Enjoy a salon quality look at home with more than 75% off pro-style straightening brush ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star fired over offensive social media posts Rand Paul praises removal of Neil Young songs from Spotify: ‘Seeya’ Kemp leading Perdue in Georgia gubernatorial primary: poll Amy Schneider’s historic ‘Jeopardy!’ winning streak is over Bowser extends DC mask mandate through February Russia-Ukraine talks yield agreement to meet again in two weeks Overnight Defense & National Security — US delivers written response to Russia US ranked 27th least corrupt country in the world Judge denies bond for Oath Keepers leader charged with sedition On The Money — No SALT, and maybe no deal Tesla reports record annual profits of $5.5 billion Overnight Health Care — COVID-19 deaths pass peak from delta surge Moderna begins trial for omicron-targeted booster shot Why we’re slow-walking the transition to clean energy and how to fix it GM hiring 8,000 technical positions in 2022 Federal prisons add more protections, access to health care for transgender inmates Menendez goes after Sanders over SALT comments Antisemitic fliers found in Florida, five other states Fans attending Super Bowl LVI to be given KN95 masks It’s time for the Senate to vote: Americans have a right to know where their senators stand Hillicon Valley — YouTube permanently bans Dan Bongino Overnight Energy & Environment — EPA unveils new pollution monitoring in South Federal appeals court blocks Alabama inmate’s Thursday execution Mayor of Maryland suburb of DC dies by suicide Mississippi passes medical marijuana bill, heads to governor New head of prisons must embrace criminal justice reform Equilibrium/Sustainability — Scientists regrow frog leg Iowa state lawmaker gives the finger to ‘gun-grabbing, freedom-hating … tyrants’ Flake meets with Erdoğan in first official duties as US ambassador Poll shows Americans’ trust in science, medicine becoming increasingly divided House Republicans bash Democrats’ China competition bill Biden’s first year: A mirage of gender parity San Francisco reports 567 percent increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Piece of SpaceX rocket will crash into moon this spring Florida Senate bill could ban books with LGBTQ+ characters from schools Progressives see Breyer retirement as cold comfort Long COVID-19: Study author explains four factors that can predict how you get it Jan. 6 rioter who attacked police sentenced to almost four years in prison Feds charge man who allegedly sold firearm to Texas synagogue hostage taker Spotify sides with Joe Rogan after Neil Young ultimatum Nissan recalling almost 800,000 SUVs over fire risk EU court sides with Intel in appeal of $1.2B antitrust fine Don’t let Putin close his new Iron Curtain Briefing in brief: Biden committed to naming Black woman to Supreme Court Biden signs order criminalizing military sexual harassment This luxury car brand is investing billions to go all electric by 2030 CDC on omicron cases, hospitalizations: ‘Milder does not mean mild’ Don’t look up (north) 23 face federal charges in alleged car crash scheme Dozens of possible burial sites found near former Indigenous school in Canada Michigan recorded more deaths than births in 2020, the first in the state’s recorded history Prince Andrew demands trial by jury, denies sex assault claims Man seen wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to trespassing Norwegian prime minister sees Russian military buildup as sign of weakness Democratic ex-senators join pro-gas organization The names to know as Biden mulls Breyer’s replacement Build Back Better: The challenge of selling a hybrid on Capitol Hill White House moves to boost cybersecurity at federal agencies Amazon endorses legislation to end federal prohibition on marijuana Sherman: Beijing Olympics may impact Putin’s decision on Ukraine Delaware lawmaker who used racist, sexist slur arrested on shoplifting charges US government plans on capturing, relocating more wild horses than ever before As foes and allies rise, America’s downward spiral accelerates Romney participating in fundraiser for Liz Cheney Democrats walk out of confirmation hearing for Florida surgeon general Warnock outraises Walker in Georgia Senate race YouTube permanently bans Dan Bongino Siberian marathon sets record for world’s coldest marathon California western monarch numbers rebound, but remain at historic low Poll: Sinema approval higher among Arizona Republicans than Democrats Most omicron cases are reinfections, research in England suggests Navy boots another 23 sailors for refusing COVID-19 vaccine Researchers say no water on Mars, just a ‘dusty mirage’ A realistic approach may help master the crisis in Ukraine Homicides in major US cities increased in 2021, report says EPA moves to reject industry request to change assessment of risks posed by carcinogen Biden to meet with New York mayor on gun crime Trade deficit tops $1 trillion for first time WATCH: White House COVID-19 Response Team update Biden administration cancels two Minnesota mining leases granted under Trump Fed keeps rates near zero, says hike likely ‘soon’ Biden talks climate and child care provisions of Build Back Better agenda with top CEOs Gates Foundation adds outsiders to board for first time Cyberattack suspected in North Korean internet outage Russia warns of ‘retaliatory measures’ if security demands are rejected US delivers written response to Russian demands amid Ukraine tensions US-backed forces say ISIS has been defeated at Syrian prison New home sales rose 12 percent in December Research shows COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility outcomes Canceling student debt is a women’s issue — we hold two-thirds of the burden Schumer vows to vote on Biden Supreme Court pick with ‘all deliberate speed’ Palestinian American died of heart attack after detention by Israeli soldiers, autopsy finds No. 3 Senate Democrat says Biden should tap Black woman for Supreme Court Americans in new poll divided on control of Congress Biden’s pledge to appoint Black woman back in spotlight amid Breyer retirement Documentary to be released on Gabby Giffords’s recovery from shooting World’s oldest male gorilla, 61, dies at Zoo Atlanta Prosecution witnesses in officers’ case say they worried George Floyd would die US Embassy urges Americans to consider departing Ukraine UN secretary-general says Afghanistan ‘hanging by a thread’ Croatia buying dozens of Bradley fighting vehicles in deal with US The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Breaking: Justice Breyer to retire Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in British, Welsh otters: study Biden administration warns of risks in doing business in Myanmar after coup ‘Batgirl’ casts first openly trans character to appear in a DC Comics film Coast Guard on search for 38 missing off Florida: ‘It is dire’ Two men arrested in England as part of Texas hostage-taking investigation LGBTQ Afghans at increased risk of rape, torture under Taliban rule: report Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire: reports Herschel Walker reports $5.4M raised in latest quarter for Senate bid Breyer to retire from Supreme Court Anti-Asian hate crime reports up 567 percent in San Francisco Scientists are monitoring a new omicron subvariant called BA.2 America’s embarrassing 5G rollout highlights tech policy shortcomings White House plans faster resettlement of Afghan refugees: report Olivia Munn condemns racist Zoom-bombing of AAPI meeting New research suggests just 10 minutes of daily exercise could extend life Over 80 lawmakers urge Biden to release memo outlining his authority on student debt cancellation ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ nears Billboard record set by ‘A Whole New World’ Disney says it’s consulting with ‘dwarfism community’ after Peter Dinklage knocks ‘Snow White’ remake Republican businessman announces bid for governor in Massachusetts These two words can ruin the taste of a cookie, study says Democracies must stand with Lithuania against China’s aggression Teen charged with murder in 12-year-old’s fatal overdose Dallas officer fired for punching man New York City won’t investigate restaurant that admitted Palin without asking for vaccination proof US COVID-19 deaths surpass delta peak Navy to salvage stealth fighter that crashed in South China Sea Half of Americans expect inflation to rise ‘a lot’: Gallup Pope urges parents to support gay children US has shared 400M COVID-19 vaccine doses globally It’s time to preserve our right to transact privately  Antonio Brown says Buccaneers wanted to pay him $200K ‘to go to the crazy house’ Meghan McCain: COVID-19 battle made me doubt if nation will recover from pandemic Everyday plastic products could be contributing to weight gain NJ political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot Senate Republicans press federal authorities for information on Texas synagogue hostage-taker US diplomats could be allowed to leave China due to COVID-19 restrictions: report COVID-19 deaths break record in Maryland Newsom, California lawmakers reach deal on COVID-19 sick pay It’s time for ‘Uncle Joe’ to take off the gloves against Manchin and Sinema Biden goes ‘all in’ on a bad bet before a conservative Supreme Court Australian lungfish in San Francisco the oldest living aquarium fish Rising: January 26, 2022 Ukraine ambassador says all-out war with Russia unlikely, smaller conflicts possible Serena Williams, Fauci among ‘Portrait of a Nation’ honorees Another terrorist icon becomes a cause célèbre The US is weaker without a vaccine mandate. That’s something the world can’t afford Thousands of LA-area law enforcement personnel out sick, quarantined ahead of Super Bowl Reps ask Capitol Police Board for information on ‘insider threat awareness program’ COVID-19 hits Norwegian Olympic team Apple CEO granted restraining order against alleged stalker Stain- and water-resistant products plagued by PFAS: study Passenger paralyzed in Uber crash sues company for $63M Kelly pushes back on Arizona Democrats’ move to censure Sinema Jonathan Van Ness talks to Pressley about authenticity in new Netflix show Democrats should ignore Senators Manchin and Sinema Abbott, other Texas Republicans urge court to reverse ruling on voter fraud prosecutions Russia holds military exercises, sends more forces to Belarus Kremlin: Sanctions wouldn’t hurt Putin personally Nina Turner launches new campaign for Congress, setting up likely rematch with Shontel Brown Best path to Jan. 6 accountability: A civil suit against Trump WHO finds weekly COVID-19 cases at record high, deaths stable New French law bans ‘conversion therapy’ Washington state universities returning to in-person classes Joe Biden: The curmudgeon in chief Biden trails generic Republican in new poll, would face tight race against Trump Budowsky: President Biden leads NATO against Russian aggression San Jose lawmakers advance nation’s first gun ownership requirements People on TikTok are showering in Arc’teryx waterproof jackets. 5 things to know about the latest trend Biden’s approach to climate action drives energy conflict, not cooperation Still don’t have an air fryer? Here are 6 that are on sale right now The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden: Russia attack ‘would change the world’ Senate Democrats urge Biden to get beefed-up child tax credit into spending deal New York redistricting panel surrenders over impasse SALT change likely to be cut from bill, say Senate Democrats Congress races to strike Russia sanctions deal as tensions mount Fiscal spending deadline nears while lawmakers face pressure to strike deal HHS secretary under fire for being ‘invisible’ leader during pandemic Jan. 6 panel’s subpoena furthers complications for Rudy Giuliani, DOJ All eyes on Federal Reserve as interest rate hikes loom N95 distribution plan could imperil small US mask makers EPA announces pollution monitoring program in vulnerable Southern communities FBI raid on Cuellar home emboldens progressives, Republicans Lobbying world Does it make a difference which coffee pod you use? State resistance foils law changes, hampering PFAS suits Save more than $300 off this all-in-one air fryer featuring 10 presets