The Hill Articles: January 31, 2022

Universal healthcare bill in California fails to pass state legislature Federal prisons on lockdown nationwide after two inmates in Texas killed Second draft order by Trump advisers sought to ask DHS to seize voting machines: report Domino’s offering carryout customers $3 ‘tip’ to pick up orders amid driver shortage Use Microsoft apps on a Mac with 85% off instant access Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for saying Holocaust ‘isn’t about race’ Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 could be available soon: report Fourth Mexican journalist slain in less than a month Overnight Health Care — Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine approved Tom Brady says he’s made no decision on retirement Senate group plows forward with election law changes after Trump remarks Anti-Asian hate crimes in US spiked 339 percent in 2021: report Overnight Defense & National Security — US, Russian officials face off at meeting National Archives receives Trump records that were ripped apart, taped back together: report Denver dropping mask, vaccine mandates this week Biden to relaunch ‘cancer moonshot’ effort at Wednesday event The Unexpected Way Investors Are Capitalizing on the JOBS Act (And How You Can Too) Durbin says ‘several’ Republicans could be open to Biden court pick Hillicon Valley — Presented by Cisco — App bill gains steam Israel disciplines three military officers in death of detained Palestinian American Lawsuit claims gender counseling to blame for child’s suicide attempts The Memo: Crime puts Biden, Psaki on defense Russia delivers written response to US over Ukraine-related proposal On The Money — How Breyer bailing blocks Build Back Better Trump creates new Jan. 6 headaches for GOP Time is short for Congress to act for peace Unvaccinated NYPD officers now have until Feb 11 to get COVID-19 shot, report says WHO investigating top doctor after reports of racism, abuse Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden tries to reverse Trump on power plants California plans to close nation’s largest death row Pandemic drinking could lead to 8K additional alcohol-related deaths by 2040, study says Navy secretary tests positive for COVID-19 Schumer puts pressure on lawmakers as shutdown deadline nears Police investigating ‘threatening’ behavior at Ottawa anti-vaccine protest Equilibrium/Sustainability — Syrian refugees out of war zone, into the cold Scientists around the world say there are 9,000 tree species yet to be discovered Conservatives should insist on real postal reform, not the appearance of reform Pence chief of staff testifies before Jan. 6 committee: report New York Times acquires Wordle Videos show Nantucket underwater following winter storm Woman with ovarian cancer told she was ‘just overweight’ Judge rejects plea deal with Ahmaud Arbery’s killer Governors lament ‘existential threat’ of partisanship in Washington First HIV vaccines administered in Moderna clinical trial 5G debacle shows how poor governance threatens aviation, innovation New York City public school enrollment continues to drop amid COVID-19 pandemic Loophole in UK LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban worries activists Pandemic protest rock: Neil Young, Kid Rock strike opposing chords Upstate New York district attorney declines to pursue sexual harassment case against Cuomo Where have all the competitive districts gone? Maddow taking break from MSNBC show to work on film, podcast projects: report Feds investigating crash on North Las Vegas street that left 9 dead Manchin hired security detail amid threats and protests Vandals strike Chicago synagogue, businesses Auctioning of polar bear hunts in Las Vegas is an affront to humanity Prosecution rests its case at Avenatti fraud trial 23 House Democrats call for Biden to keep full climate funds in Build Back Better With Breyer’s exit, all SCOTUS progressives will be women Elderly people living near fracking sites at higher risk of early death, study says Biden administration proposes restoration of power plant rules undermined by Trump US hitting Myanmar with new sanctions one year after coup Biden says he will designate Qatar as major non-NATO ally Seattle area sees record gun violence in 2021 Employees quit over ‘catch the virus’ promotion at Washington state bar Manchin ‘anxious’ to confirm Breyer’s Supreme Court successor Bill Cosby asks Supreme Court to deny appeal in sexual assault case ‘Maus’ rises to top of Amazon’s bestseller list after Tennessee ban Congress must deliver on bipartisan infrastructure promises to workers with these two steps Taye Diggs pens new book for children about racial injustice Manchin sees best fundraising haul in nonelection year Biden awaiting approval from Ukraine on ambassador selection: report Justice Breyer’s retirement showcases Biden’s limited ability to reshape Supreme Court ‘Bridgerton’ star asks social media users to stop sharing their opinions about her body 8 in 10 app developers back measure to rein in Google, Apple: poll Michigan school mistakenly tells 5,500 applicants they have scholarships Tennessee House bill targets LGBTQ+ books, advocates say Novavax asks FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine Psaki: Trump raising Jan. 6 pardons, overturning election a reminder he’s unfit Conservative Republican says Democrats’ competition bill would ‘help China’ Diabetes deaths exceed 100K in US for second straight year RNC edges out DNC in 2021 fundraising White House calls bomb threats at HBCUs ‘disturbing’ Russia’s Ukraine gambit is an opportunity to steel US resolve Whoopi Goldberg: Holocaust ‘not about race’ Biden to meet with Durbin, Grassley on SCOTUS vacancy Cheney breaks her quarterly fundraising record while facing Trump-backed primary challenge Washington flashes an ace in the Ukraine standoff Warren secures ethics concessions from Biden FDA pick More than 50 Starbucks stores now petitioning to unionize Hospitals taking unvaccinated patients off organ transplant waitlists White House issues guidebook for communities to access infrastructure funding Poll finds majority ready to accept COVID-19 as part of life New York zoo welcomes first set of same-sex foster parents New York City offering free same-day delivery of COVID-19 antiviral pills Democratic super PAC announces $30M investment in seven battleground states Blinken, Austin to brief House members on Russia-Ukraine conflict Man charged with painting swastikas on DC’s Union Station Trump jumps the gun celebrating PA court ruling on mail-in voting 40 House Democrats push for ‘swift’ action to lower drug prices Plurality wants Biden to keep vow to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court: poll Hong Kong official resigns for attending party amid COVID-19 surge Australia is spending millions to protect, recover its koala population Arkansas governor urges CDC to provide clear path to endemic status US, Russia face off over Ukraine at Security Council meeting Democrats call on Olympic officials to protect American athletes who speak out in Beijing The Hill’s 12:30 Report: US, Russia meet to discuss Ukraine Harris presses governors on voting rights Progressive groups push Senate for action on spending, climate package Stop crying wolf about the debt ceiling and resolve it once and for all Cruz speculates on Biden picking Harris for court UK’s Johnson apologizes, says steps will be taken to ‘learn’ from ‘partygate’ probe RNC chief of staff to depart role COVID-19 cases among Olympic athletes, personnel top 100 in past four days US readies sanctions on Russian elites in event of Ukraine invasion Republican John James announces congressional bid in Michigan Rihanna reveals pregnancy with A$AP Rocky WATCH: Weekend stories you might have missed FDA fully approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine The US government should end its war on natural gas Police respond to multiple bomb threats at HBCUs AFL-CIO endorses House Democrats’ China competition bill Arbery family opposes plea deal reached by prosecutors, two of three charged in killing Dolce & Gabbana to cease use of animal fur starting this year UK ‘partygate’ investigation finds ‘failures of leadership and judgment’ Health care and higher education: Key drivers of long-term inflation Florida temperatures so cold iguanas are falling out of trees Russia knocks US ‘hysteria’ ahead of UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine New York lawmakers unveil map that would boost number of Democratic seats Appalachia can’t be an island anymore  A quarter of US adults are physically inactive: CDC report Rising: January 31, 2022 1 in 4 Americans say violence against government sometimes justified: poll DNC rakes in $10.7M in December, bringing 2021 total to more than $157 million Justin Trudeau says he’s tested COVID-19 positive America’s strategic mistake in the Mediterranean UK warns of sanctions on Russia if any further action is taken against Ukraine Poll: Abbott leads GOP primary, O’Rourke by wide margins Should the nation be concerned about Biden’s cognitive abilities? Manchester United suspends star after sexual assault charge SEIU launches six-figure ad buy pushing lawmakers to pass Build Back Better Cheney, Kinzinger call out Trump over Pence comments Why do we think we can read Putin’s mind on Ukraine? Harris traveled within several yards of pipe bomb outside DNC headquarters: report Georgia prosecutors ask FBI for security help after Trump protest remarks: report Healthcare by mail: A quick and easy way to boost COVID vaccinations Rogan says he will work to balance ‘controversial viewpoints’ on podcast Don’t let Ukraine become another Afghanistan Trump says he wanted Pence to overturn election, eyes effort to reform law Hogan says ‘stakes are too high’ for another Trump presidency Build Back Better means historic investments in Latino communities  The US and Qatar will try to save a feckless Europe from itself Side hustles are becoming the new norm. Here’s everything you need to start yours Will ashwagandha be 2022’s biggest health craze? The Hill’s Morning Report – What’s Putin’s next move? This week: Democrats return to Russia tensions, looming Supreme Court fight Juan Williams: Biden is right — GOP is on wrong side of history Biden weighing war-weary US public in response to Russia Senate GOP faces uncharted waters in Supreme Court fight Breyer retirement latest complication for Biden spending bill Leggings are making a comeback (again). Here are the top styles