The Hill Articles: January 6, 2022

On The Money: Jobless claims tick up as omicron surges Overnight Defense & National Security — Biden takes on Trump in Jan. 6 speech Hillicon Valley: DHS issues new warning on Jan. 6 Overnight Energy & Environment — Challenge to Biden’s Keystone move dismissed Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — Former advisers urge Biden to revise strategy Pentagon flub delays Hawaii redistricting Trump social media app to launch on President’s Day: report SUV with 10 bodies left near Christmas tree outside Mexican governor’s office Former NFL running back sentenced for role in health care fraud White House nominates top Army general to lead Central Command QVC to lay off nearly 2,000 workers after fire at North Carolina facility  Meteorologist says transportation officials ignored forecasts, leading to I-95 disaster Feds call for Boston Marathon bomber’s COVID-19 relief payment to go toward $101M he owes victims Cruz: ‘Mistake’ to call Jan. 6 a ‘terrorist attack’ Harris was at DNC when a pipe bomb was found outside building on Jan. 6 Kinzinger says he wasn’t at Capitol for Jan. 6 anniversary because ‘I’m on baby watch’ Ex-McCarthy staffer: GOP leader’s strategy dictated by ‘most extreme’ wings of party Navy removes first group of sailors to refuse COVID-19 vaccine Arizona judge fines Cyber Ninjas $50,000 a day until it turns over election review records West Virginia requesting federal permission to administer fourth vaccine dose  Challenge to Biden Keystone XL revocation dismissed as moot Late-night host James Corden tests positive for COVID-19 Navy: Warship commanding officer fired after ‘loss of confidence’ Key member of White House immigration team retiring: report Democrats look back on Jan. 6 with emotion Judge denies permission to Capitol riot defendant who wanted to go to Jamaica Pelosi: It was ‘inexplicable’ why it took so long for National Guard to be activated on Jan. 6  Biden hopes for big jobs number on Friday Cruz looks to overturn DC student vaccine mandate Perdue sues over new Georgia fundraising law Jan. 6 brings Democrats, Cheneys together — with GOP mostly absent EPA adds new air pollutant to hazardous list for first time in 30 years GM unveils sleek new EV priced at $30,000 How China’s new trade deal can help the US at the WTO ProPublica reporter says movement to target government, political opponents had been rising prior to Jan. 6 attack US bans eight Cuban officials over roles in July crackdown Equilibrium/Sustainability — Climate, democracy emergencies indivisible  This US state is home to the most hate groups Top House Democrat urges Senate to abolish filibuster to pass voting rights on Jan. 6 anniversary Child playing with lighter near Christmas tree may have ignited fatal Philadelphia fire: report Facebook sued over killing of federal officer tied to ‘boogaloo’ movement One year later: A lesson Former Biden transition advisors call for change in COVID-19 strategy Lawmaker apologizes after apparent attempt to ‘pants’ high school basketball referee Voting rights groups tell Biden not to visit Georgia without plan to pass elections bills Briahna Joy Gray: Biden going to ‘pay the piper’ for inaction during midterms Biden’s 2022 climate test ‘Don’t Look Up’ breaks weekly viewership record for Netflix NFLPA to look into Antonio Brown’s claims that Bucs are trying to cover up mismanagement Three in four voters support banning lawmakers from trading stocks: poll Wizards’ team analyst apologizes for insensitive reference about Rockets’ player late father Blinken appoints new special envoy Satterfield to Horn of Africa Watch Live: House lawmakers hold vigil to mark Jan. 6 anniversary 3 other police officers involved in George Floyd death to go on trial this month Andrew Cuomo to appear in court virtually on Friday What forecasters are saying about when omicron could peak Appeals court upholds decision to temporarily block vaccine mandate for contractors in three states DHS warns of uptick in threats to lawmakers, extremist online chatter Steve Doocy reveals coronavirus diagnosis NCAA updates COVID-19 protocols following latest CDC guidelines Briefing in brief: Biden leaving consequences of Jan. 6 to DOJ Experts say the next COVID-19 variant is ‘just around the corner’ New study suggests dogs can recognize different languages Cheney confirms she told Jim Jordan on Jan. 6 ‘Get away from me. You f—ing did this’ Earthquake reported in Nicaragua Study says women 32 percent more likely to die when operated on by male surgeon First same-sex couple inaugurated into National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Hamilton’ cast members help commemorate Jan. 6 attack World’s largest coal port to be completely powered with clean energy Vulnerable House Democrat announces reelection bid on anniversary of Jan. 6 Intense winter conditions forecasted for 83 million people across country Bonds are the key to reining in runaway municipal pension plans Grisham says former Trump officials meeting next week ‘to try and stop him’ Fox’s Bret Baier: ‘Hyperbolic’ and ‘insulting’ of VP Harris to compare Jan. 6 to 9/11 Unvaccinated NBA superstar Kyrie Irving victorious in season debut Peter Bogdanovich, director of ‘The Last Picture Show,’ dies at 82 Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in anti-fogging sprays and cloths American figure skater may be Winter Olympics’ first openly nonbinary competitor We didn’t solve racism in 2021. Here’s what we need to do now. Psaki: Maybe Trump ‘learned something’ from Biden’s Jan. 6 speech Pelosi: Jan. 6 like someone at White House dropped bomb on Congress Ex-Trump official: Former president ‘failed to meet the moment’ on Jan. 6 Chris Noth edited out of ‘And Just Like That’ finale over sexual assault accusations World record set for confirmed COVID-19 cases, WHO says Schumer: McConnell floating Electoral Count Act reforms ‘unacceptably insufficient,’ ‘offensive’ Pelosi leads moment of silence for Jan. 6 with no Republicans except Cheneys Jan. 6 attack on multiracial democracy requires Senate to protect freedom to vote Rafael Nadal says Djokovic ‘knew the conditions’ ahead of Australian Open Thompson calls his role investigating Jan. 6 ‘ironic’ UK working on ‘high impact’ sanctions against Russia over Ukraine Kristof ineligible to run for Oregon governor, secretary of state says Hochul calls for ban on natural gas in new buildings Dick Cheney visits Capitol for Jan. 6, criticizes GOP leadership New research finds air pollution contributed to 1.8 million excess deaths in 2019 CDC warns about bat-linked rabies after three deaths in recent months The threat of terrorism is evolving — are we evolving with it?  New Hampshire Republicans advance map with substantially redrawn districts Want to prevent a repeat of Jan. 6 in 2025 — start with civics All vaccinated participants with severe COVID-19 in CDC study had at least one risk factor West Virginia breaks its record for daily COVID-19 cases The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Capitol Hill marks dark anniversary of Jan. 6 attacks The rampant irrationality that sparked Jan. 6 is the republic’s greatest threat Italy mandates boosters for ages 50 and up Schumer says he was targeted on Jan. 6 for his religion Amazing new species discovered include ‘ghost’ orchid and ‘exploding fireworks’ flower DeSantis: Jan. 6 is ‘Christmas’ for mainstream media Road salt contamination of freshwater ‘requires immediate attention,’ warns scientist Blinken calls for ‘peaceful’ resolution to crisis in Kazakhstan British BLM protesters found not guilty of criminal damage for toppling statue of slave trader Trade deficit surges to near-record $80.2 billion in November Gaetz on Jan. 6: ‘We’re ashamed of nothing’ Hoda Kotb tests positive in breakthrough COVID-19 case Jan. 6 and the GOP’s masterclass in the emptiness of words Watch live: White House press briefing Obama calls out GOP over Jan. 6 Florida sending 1 million free COVID-19 tests to elderly communities Google, Facebook hit with more than $200M in fines by French regulators Jamal Simmons to be named Harris communications director Governors are the last adults standing in American politics Lindsey Graham: Biden speech ‘brazen politicization’ of Jan. 6 ‘Daily Show’ installs ‘Heroes of the Freedomsurrection’ Jan. 6 monument Two winning tickets sold for $630M Powerball jackpot New York Times buys The Athletic: report Two arrested in Atlanta after US ski team gear stolen China blasts US over support of Lithuania in Taiwan spat Trump lashes out at Biden over Jan. 6 speech China says it plans to finish space station by end of year, make more than 40 launches France mandates environmentally friendly suggestions in vehicle ads Ex-Rep. Duffy rejects Trump entreaties, won’t run for Wisconsin governor Putin’s one-two punch European strategy to defeat America Rising: January 6, 2022 Karl Rove: Republicans should not allow ‘soft-pedaling’ of Jan. 6 Scientists embark on mission to investigate ‘doomsday glacier’ Top Portuguese media group hit by hackers, websites taken down Without the lies there would have been no Jan. 6 fiasco Romney on Capitol attack anniversary: ‘Ignore the lessons of January 6 at our own peril’ Biden takes on Trump in fiery address on Jan. 6 Top pair out of US Figure Skating Championships after positive COVID-19 test US sees record COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions on Wednesday Biden: Trump not just former president, he’s a ‘defeated former president’ A presidential candidate pledge can right the wrongs of an infamous day Harris underscores ‘fragility’ of democracy on Jan. 6 anniversary Pope marks Epiphany, encourages people to move past ‘consumerism’ Russia sends troops to intervene in Kazakhstan protests The ‘hero’ of Jan. 6 should embrace the truth Majority of business leaders believe democracy is threatened: poll Chicago schools closed again amid COVID-19 standoff US air travel hits new low in 2021: Gallup Jobless claims tick up to 207K for final week of 2021 One year later, Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ still dominates GOP Watch live: Biden, Harris deliver remarks on anniversary of Capitol attack Japan asks US military forces to stay on base as COVID-19 cases surge Why I’m optimistic about 2022 — and beyond  Hochul proposes $10B to bolster health care workforce in New York Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary: ‘We must decide what kind of nation we are going to be’ Stopping the next insurrection Starting an Apple smart home? Check out the best iPads to use as a home base The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Marking the Jan. 6 ‘chaos and carnage’ This weighted blanket helps me de-stress, and here’s why Democratic agenda stuck in limbo Democrats quietly explore barring Trump from office over Jan. 6  Climate advocates hopeful after Manchin spending comments Lawmakers discuss changes to Electoral Count Act after Jan. 6 Michigan redistricting spat exposes competing interests in Democratic coalition The Memo: Trump bows to political reality by canceling Jan. 6 event The Jan. 6 attack: Reporting, and running from terror Division reigns over Jan. 6 anniversary Time to put away your holiday decorations? Here are top picks for organizing In their own words: Lawmakers, staffers remember Jan. 6 insurrection