The Hill Articles: January 3, 2022

AT&T, Verizon agree to two-week delay of 5G rollout Trump blasts ‘low-life Twitter’ after Greene’s account suspended Politics and Prose becomes DC’s first unionized bookstore Florida man charged with filing false COVID-19 relief claims totaling $4.2M Canadian court awards $84M to families over plane shot down by Iran in 2020 Jill Biden to visit Kentucky to see tornado damage Mexico reports refugee, asylum claims double over two years On The Money — Biden’s beef with the meat industry Jury finds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty on four counts Climate change emergency cannot be solved by disintegrating democracies Blue states ask Supreme Court to hear challenge to SALT cap Garland to speak on DOJ’s Jan. 6 prosecutions Wednesday: report ‘Trump in heels’ Amanda Chase discontinues congressional run after redistricting Rep. Bobby Rush becomes latest House Democrat not seeking reelection Lil Nas X says music industry expects queer artists to ‘sanitize’ their sexuality Overnight Defense & National Security — Nuclear states say no winners in global war Hillicon Valley — GOP leader criticizes Twitter over Greene ban Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — FDA opens up boosters to young teens Florida surgeon general blasts ‘testing psychology’ around COVID-19 Betty White cause of death confirmed by her agent Mercedes reveals electric car made of mushroom fibers Sheriff casts doubt on downed power line theory in Colorado wildfire Overnight Energy & Environment — Snow leaves 750K without power Chicago teacher union mulling refusal of in-person work over COVID concerns English soccer league sees first decrease in COVID-19 cases in two months ‘Jeopardy!’ record holder responds to transphobic comments online Omicron surge poses political peril for Democrats Equilibrium/Sustainability — Mars may start ‘terraforming itself’ Corporations, politicians and new tax incentives support carbon mitigation investments NBA superstar Kyrie Irving set for season debut after declining COVID-19 vaccine Boulder County picks up pieces after unprecedented wind and firestorm Ohio teen allegedly forced by coaches to eat pork is suing school district Millions under winter storm warning as snow travels east Democrats differ over how Biden should handle Jan. 6 anniversary Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged to Trump Jr. Apple becomes first US company to hit $3T market value It’s time to call the American obesity epidemic what it is: An addiction crisis Texas attorney general appeals ruling he can’t prosecute election fraud Rapper arrested for trespassing New Year’s Day FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster for kids 12 and up Record number of states raise minimum wage More than 750K without power as winter storm hits South, mid-Atlantic Florida sees first significant snow in four years Florida hospital turning away pregnant patients due to COVID-19 surge Renewed support for unions belies anti-labor laws in most states Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for COVID-19 Trump again asks for GOP challenger to Bacon Ed Gainey sworn in as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor No charges for Cuomo in nursing home investigation: attorney 2009 settlement between Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser made public New study finds omicron variant better at evading immunity Texas lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19 ‘I wish him well,’ Tampa Bay coach says after Antonio Brown’s meltdown In one state, Airbnb moves to stop racial discrimination against travelers GOP senators press for answers on testing shortages despite ‘ample’ funding GOP governor says unvaccinated are overwhelming hospitals Nearly a year after Jan. 6, US democracy remains perilously fragile New Hampshire secretary of state, guardian of primary, to retire Hochul says she will propose term limits for NY elected officials Germany calls nuclear power ‘dangerous’ after EU proposal to classify it as renewable Alec Baldwin says he won’t let negativity destroy him in 2022 Surrendering to COVID-19 is the wrong cure for inflation Greene’s Facebook account suspended for 24 hours Ontario closing schools, restricting indoor dining Flight cancellations in the US swell to more than 2,800 on Monday amid winter storm Elizabeth Holmes jury unable to reach verdict on several counts McCormick stepping down from hedge fund to consider Pennsylvania Senate bid In extremely rare event, twins are born in two different years Starbucks to enforce vaccine-or-test mandate for workers ‘She saved my life’: Woman points out NHL manager’s cancerous mole, awarded medical school scholarship President Biden should pledge never to use nuclear weapons first Mexican president says he sought pardon for Assange from Trump New fire breaks out at South African Parliament DeSantis calls for states to be allowed to buy monoclonal antibody treatments Meteor likely ‘vaporized or exploded’ over Pittsburgh on Saturday As omicron surges here’s what the latest science says about the variant Don’t you be my neighbor GOP leader criticizes Twitter over Greene decision without naming her Most Americans in new poll say US democracy in crisis US, Russia stress there are no winners in nuclear war amid increased tensions Haitian prime minister flees northern city after shootout between security, armed group 2022 will be a big year for Xi Jinping — but he must fix China’s economic slide Senate delays vote as DC hit by snowstorm UK’s Johnson says omicron ‘plainly milder,’ new restrictions unnecessary COVID-19 infections spiking in US Capitol Iran calls for Trump, Pompeo to face trial for Soleimani assassination Woman illegally injects boy with vaccine on New Years Eve Can the Federal Reserve engineer a soft landing for the US economy? NY attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka, Donald Jr. Two Colorado college students rescue dog lost in avalanche The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Snow day in DC Milwaukee schools shifting classes online as more staffers test positive Surprising study finds no link between youth football and concussion problems What awaits us beyond omicron in 2022? Nunes formally resigns from Congress Patton Oswalt speaks out on recent performance, friendship with Dave Chappelle Rand Paul announces exit from YouTube New mayor says New York City kids safe in schools amid surge in infections After a brutal year of overdose deaths, the US needs urgent, coordinated action South Korea: Man who crossed DMZ into North was previous defector Fulfilling the promise of the No Surprises Act Four hospitalized after fires at Baltimore jail Fox reporter recounts ‘grim memories’ on Jan. 6 ahead of anniversary NYC vending machines will give people syringes, opioid overdose treatment Michigan district requiring clear backpacks for students after deadly high school shooting UAE requiring boosters for citizens planning international travel Why the body of Nobel Peace Prize winner was ‘aquamated’ Will Putin sink Biden? Man sets himself on fire after angry rant about vaccine mandates Schumer vows Senate rules change vote by Jan. 17 if GOP blocks voting rights Israel partially reverses ban on admitting foreign travelers Watch live: Biden participates in roundtable with farmers To save America, we need a council of presidents Ex-B2K member Omarion: You don’t need to take a test to dance to my music Wildly rare video shows Yellowstone bear join in wolf hunt — and steal food in ‘kleptoparasitic’ drama Dozens added to death toll from February storm in Texas Drones approaching US troops in Iraq shot down For the sake of the economy, child care must be built back better Pence group files SCOTUS brief opposing Biden vaccine mandate FDA authorizes COVID-19 boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds Brazil President Bolsonaro hospitalized with intestinal obstruction 45,000 new cases reported in Los Angeles area over holiday weekend Rising: January 3, 2022 Let’s stop fighting each other and tackle our common foe: the virus Reporter who broke Trump ‘Access Hollywood’ story leaving WaPost for NYT Trump endorses autocratic Hungarian leader After epic meltdown, controversial NFL star speaks out Reflecting on failures that led to Jan. 6 — and getting it right for the future White House announces $1B plan to address increases in meat prices More than 1,800 flights canceled in US on Monday Ex-CDC chief: COVID-19 surge will make it ‘challenging’ for schools to stay open Israel offering fourth vaccine dose to health care workers, 60+ population A David nation puts the global Goliath in its place Federal offices closed in Washington, DC due to winter storm The FTC’s rebellion against the judiciary 60 groups urge Senate Democrats to reform filibuster for voting rights The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Jan. 6 Capitol attack back in spotlight This week: Congress returns to anniversary of Jan. 6 attack Juan Williams: American democracy is in peril Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans both want Ron Johnson to run Buttigieg faces opportunities and challenges on infrastructure Looking to improve hair growth? We tested Vegamour to see if it did what it says Resolved to eat clean this year? These products will help get you started We asked Yeti super fans which products everyone must have Democrats return with lengthy to-do list