The Hill Articles: January 4, 2022

HBCU in North Carolina temporarily evacuated after bomb threat Manchin floats modest Senate rules changes Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence becomes latest House Democrat to retire Nevada to join $26B multistate opioid settlement Whitmer isolating after husband’s positive COVID-19 test Alabama health officer on omicron variant: ‘Spreading like wildfire’ North Korea launched unidentified missiles into water Israeli study shows second booster is safe, gives fivefold antibody increase Save over $200 off this travel-friendly styling tool designed for grooming facial hair Jessica Taylor drops out of Alabama Senate race Lessons learned from 1990s internet commerce regulation: First, do no harm Pressure to spend federal funds fast is not what states and districts need right now UK officials say COVID-19 boosters every few months not sustainable, necessary Overnight Energy & Environment — Manchin raises hopes on climate spending Judith Levine: Digital vaccine passes are easier, but are ‘not transparent’ Missouri state GOP lawmaker resigns for Florida consulting job Joe Manchin stood up for West Virginia values Trump to attend fundraiser for midterm candidates Biden meatpacking reforms lack punch, say critics Biden to attend Reid funeral in Nevada Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — Biden seeks to alleviate omicron concerns San Diego rabbi sentenced to 14 months in prison for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme How the common flu can spike your risk of Parkinson’s by 90 percent Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference CDC doubles down on isolation guidance, rejects more testing Overnight Defense & National Security — Sailors prevail in vaccine mandate challenge Equilibrium/Sustainability — ‘Western’ diet puts pinch on black bears On the Money — Dems pivot from Biden spending plan Controversy erupts after Madonna’s son revealed as secret artist Jan. 6 panel releases Hannity texts, asks for cooperation Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sends NFL letter seeking safeguards after railing incident Study explains surprising link between physical fitness and drinking more alcohol Trans climber finishes fifth expedition in quest to scale seven summits Hillicon Valley — Twitter’s Greene ban boosts GOP attacks White House asks governors to name infrastructure coordinators Cheney: Republicans who stuck by Trump ‘will not be judged well by history’ Learn to play piano for just $20 for our New Year, New You sale Tim Kaine reaches Capitol after being stranded on I-95 for nearly 27 hours Star prosecutor who campaigned against mandates dies suddenly of COVID-19 at 46 I-95 traffic snarl sparks questions on impacts to highway system Twitter’s Marjorie Taylor Greene ban fuels GOP attacks on ‘Big Tech’ Scientists say COVID-19 outbreak in deer could mean trouble for humans Country first: We need to elect leaders who put principles before party DHS Secretary: U.S. seeing growing connection between disinformation and domestic extremism Biden: Schools should stay open despite omicron wave Sheep used to help form giant syringe display to promote vaccines ‘Jeopardy!’ champ says she was robbed Woman called ‘insurrection Barbie’ compares treatment of her to ‘Jews in Germany’ Jan. 6 panel to seek Hannity’s cooperation: report Trump sued by another Capitol Police officer Harris aide to become Black Caucus executive director Study: Climate change could lead to more hurricanes hitting Northeastern cities Woman, 81, injured attempting to save dog from NJ bear attack Investigators looking into whether massive Colorado wildfire may have started on Christian sect’s land The FAA’s challenge to 5G is a regulatory power grab Two key predictions around special education for 2022 US, allies threaten action against Sudan military absent democratic transition Hundreds of Amazon packages dumped in Oklahoma Uighurs file criminal complaint with Turkish prosecutor against Chinese officials NYC mayor tells parents to ‘fear not’ about sending their children back to school McConnell: Schumer ‘hellbent to try to break the Senate’ Schumer vows Senate rules change vote despite ‘uphill fight’ Biden to note ‘historical significance’ of Jan. 6 at one-year mark We can’t keep ignoring the ties between inflation and economic justice Capitol Police chief says he doesn’t expect security threats on Jan. 6 anniversary New study says you can fight midlife crisis and find ‘spiritual meaning’ with skateboarding Panda cub’s snow adventure caught on camera ‘Seems like a scam’: Biden’s insulin plan sparks backlash Biden tamps down omicron alarm, urges vaccinations Canada agrees to $31.5B settlement over treatment of Indigenous children Lawmaker battling kidney cancer hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 How AI transformed Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ — down to the ‘pin-sharp particles of pigment’ Retailers hike COVID-19 test prices after White House deal expires Judge throws out Nirvana album cover lawsuit Winter storm leaves passengers stuck on train for 30 hours BlackBerry phones stop working today Judge rejects Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s bid to dismiss charges Abbott to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate for National Guard Omicron surge could peak by end of January Another economic recession in 2022? CNN hires DC officer who testified to Jan. 6 committee Extremely rare ‘Incredible Hulk’ comic sold for almost $500K Victim’s brother rips Colorado governor for reducing trucker’s 110-year sentence Partner of fallen Capitol Police officer says Trump ‘needs to be in prison’ for Jan. 6 As we escape to the metaverse, we must not abandon real world crises Watch live: Capitol Police discuss security improvements since Jan. 6 COVID-19 cases spike by 849 percent in Florida Protester handcuffed, booted from DeSantis news conference on COVID-19 DNC staff votes to unionize Man found dead after falling 100 feet near Hawai’i volcano Hogan declares state of emergency as Maryland hospitalizations soar Waves of beavers waddling north are altering the environment COVID-19 vaccine does not pose increased risk of preterm births: CDC study ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider makes history with 23rd straight victory The Rules Committee by the numbers Watch Live: Schumer, Senate Democrats hold press conference Seth Meyers cancels ‘Late Night’ this week after breakthrough COVID-19 case Manchin expresses openness to climate action amid spending bill stalemate Stefanik backs Timken’s Ohio run in first Senate endorsement of cycle Republicans say Mayorkas failed to deliver report on evacuated Afghans Gallego rips ‘feckless’ Garland over Jan. 6 response US orders another 10 million courses of Pfizer COVID-19 treatment The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sen. Kaine, drivers stranded in I-95 backup Manchin: There are ‘no negotiations’ on Biden spending bill ‘at this time’ US authorities make arrest in assassination of Haitian prime minister Manchin: ‘Heavy lift’ to change the filibuster through nuclear option It’s time for President Biden to use his vast clemency power Watch live: White House press briefing Woman who spent 65 days in a coma due to COVID-19 urges vaccination Swedish king, queen test positive for COVID-19 David Bowie’s music catalog sold to Warner Chappell Music Bloomberg Media CEO, NYT columnist to form new media venture Albany County won’t prosecute Cuomo Watch live: Senate GOP leaders hold press conference ‘No worries’: Why Americans hate Australia’s most famous expression GM dethroned as top US automaker for first time in 90 years CDC: Omicron now 95 percent of new US COVID-19 cases Texas and other state audits should restore voter confidence in our elections — but will they? Watch live: Biden addresses nation amid omicron surge Puerto Rico restricting business hours amid case surge Cancer-stricken mom puts up giant billboard in Times Square to find daughter a boyfriend Barrage of Facebook group posts attacked legitimacy of Biden win ahead of Jan. 6: analysis Sewer line breaks, spews 8.5M gallons of waste onto streets of California city A year of hospital price transparency offers hope for affordable care China denies reported expansion of nuclear arsenal 1,000 Boston teachers, school staff out due to COVID-19, other reasons NASA says New Year’s Day meteor explosion was equivalent to 30 tons of TNT Two teens rescued by helicopter after carving desperate ‘SOS’ in snow Teacher accused of injecting teen with COVID-19 vaccine arrested Biden lauds delay in 5G deployment, says it ensures flights won’t be disrupted Audie Cornish leaving NPR and ‘All Things Considered’ ‘Remain in Mexico’: Biden should be more cautious what he asks for Cruz: GOP will have ‘multiple grounds to consider’ for Biden impeachment if it wins House Republicans lose edge on generic congressional ballot: poll Tom Brady details ‘compassion’ for Antonio Brown after receiver’s mid-game meltdown Biden to address nation on omicron surge ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic to receive shorter prison sentence, endangered animals will be surrendered Nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier deployed for first time with female captain Michelle Obama to promote When We All Vote during ‘black-ish’ cameo Biden disapproval hits record high in new poll Democrats’ loose talk of ‘disqualification’ still dangerous Tesla criticized for opening showroom in China’s Xinjiang province LA schools requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff before return to classrooms Tim Kaine stuck on I-95 for 19 hours during backups in Virginia, DC Novak Djokovic granted medical exemption for Australian Open A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November Navy ship sidelined by COVID-19 returns to sea with infected crew isolated Ford doubling production of electric F-150 pickup trucks To avert war, the West should welcome Ukraine and a reformed Russia into NATO CDC recommends Pfizer recipients get booster after 5 months Judge blocks Pentagon from taking ‘any adverse action’ against sailors who have refused vaccine Defensive tackle left defenseless against superbug Omicron sweeps across America, shattering global record in single day Washington Football Team announcing new name on Feb. 2 Rouda passes on bid for redrawn California seat, avoiding intraparty battle with Porter ‘I take full responsibility:’ Judge resigns after video revealed racial slurs Thousands stranded overnight on I-95 outside DC Rising: January 4, 2022 Republicans are putting COVID vaccine politics ahead of national security Scott MacFarlane joining CBS News Sen. Rob Portman announces positive COVID-19 test Melania Trump auctioning hat from Macron visit, paintings Israel opening surrogacy to same-sex couples I was there Jan. 6: We need to counter foreign influence as well as address domestic division Police officer responding to shooting discovers victim is her son Hong Kong leader says news outlets’ closure not a sign of decline in press freedom 8 in 10 worried about future of democracy in US: poll Ex-RNC chief Michael Steele opts against governor bid Hong Kong court sentences Tiananmen vigil organizer to 15 months in prison Top 2021 climate realities demand a New Year’s resolution for our planet Has the Supreme Court lost its compass? First Cambodian American mayor selected in US 5 dead, hundreds stranded in winter storm Feehery: What House Republicans should promise when they take over 4 in 10 Republicans say Jan. 6 was very violent: poll Second drone attack on US forces foiled in Iraq Bottom line The Ukraine crisis will end inevitably in a redivision of Europe The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Winter is here for Democrats Biden faces time crunch to pick financial watchdogs The Memo: Twitter ban on Marjorie Taylor Greene reignites political battles Democrats hit pause on Biden’s climate, social spending package Schumer ramps up filibuster fight ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary States prepare for new round of voting wars as midterms approach Why this espresso maker is the best way to start my day How waking up to a sunrise alarm clock helped me get over darker winter days I recently upgraded to the Apple Watch 7, here’s why I think it’s worth buying This collection can turn you into an electronics whiz for just $20