The Hill Articles: January 7, 2022

Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes Oregon issues guidelines for how hospitals should prioritize care amid omicron surge Amy Schneider becomes first woman to surpass $1M in ‘Jeopardy!’ winnings Amazon shortens paid leave policy for employees infected with COVID-19 Learn the ins and outs of top Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator for only $19.99 Biden addresses Coloradans after wildfires: ‘Incredible courage and resolve’ More than 14 tons of Oregon ground beef recalled for possible E. coli contamination Overnight Defense & National Security — White House hits back at report on US forces Ron Johnson to run for reelection: reports On the Money — US reports meager job growth to finish 2021 Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — Biden vaccine rules on shaky SCOTUS ground Jan. 6 chair says panel will move this month to ask Pence to testify Royal Caribbean cancels voyages on 4 ships amid COVID-19 surge Meadows asks Supreme Court for ‘prompt’ answer on Trump Jan. 6 lawsuit Manchin can support the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by backing Build Back Better Overnight Energy & Environment — Virginia gears up for fight on Trump-era official NY COVID hospitalizations among children and teens rising Harris’s communications director apologizes for 2010 tweet about undocumented immigrants Hillicon Valley — Domestic extremists adapt online strategies Make 2022 the year you launch your podcast with help from this $25 training package Biden plays tribute to Sidney Poitier At least 7 states propose bills limiting rights of trans and nonbinary youth Equilibrium/Sustainability — Reaching for the stars Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on recent Colorado wildfires Mexico will require visas for Venezuelans after US request A Florida letter carrier admitted to opening and stealing 4,000 pieces of mail Schumer makes plea for voting bill, filibuster reform in rare Friday session Virginia Democrats prepare for rare confirmation fight over Wheeler Far-right extremists shift online strategies Fire suppression myths Top lawyer arguing anti-vaccination mandate case before Supreme Court has COVID  NATO rejects Russian demands to stop expansion Philippine president orders arrest of unvaccinated defying stay-at-home orders as virus ‘gallops in our community’ New York to mandate boosters for health care workers DeSantis administration says it let a million COVID-19 tests expire in Florida warehouse The China tightrope — and other trade developments that will define 2022 Shania Twain commends Taylor Swift for breaking her chart record More than 28,000 pounds of ground beef recalled in seven states over E. coli concerns Man pleads guilty to stealing Monsanto trade secret for Chinese government Twitter launches reaction video feature Second tennis star joins Djokovic in Australian detention Search is on for missing canoeist who was setting up a treasure hunt There’s still a chance to deliver historic science funding in 2022  McCaul tests positive for COVID-19 in latest congressional breakthrough Judge sentences men convicted of Arbery murder to life in prison White House denies report it’s considering withdrawing troops from Eastern Europe Citigroup workers who are unvaccinated by Jan. 14 to be fired Louisiana Supreme Court upholds hospital vaccine mandate for employees Devastating Colorado fire leaves behind more than $513 million in damages Judge dismisses groping case against Cuomo Photos of the Week: Snow, more snow and Jan. 6 Conservative justices seem skeptical of Biden vaccine mandates Angry shop owner who dumped over 90,000 pennies in ex-worker’s driveway now being sued President Biden, creatives need copyright champions in the federal government  CDC reports record number of child COVID-19 hospitalizations Only 1 in 10 adults eating enough fruits and vegetables, CDC says Like it or not, all roads forward for Democrats go through Joe Manchin Prosecutor: Travis and Gregory McMichael showed no empathy for Ahmaud Arbery Woman at Jan. 6 Capitol attack involved in fatal car crash Maryland governor to honor couple that distributed hundreds of loaves of bread to stranded I-95 drivers There’s a long road ahead for the infrastructure bill to reach success Key hearing waived by Michigan school shooter High school basketball coach suspended one game after team’s 88-point win Pelosi invites Biden to give State of the Union address on March 1 Tallest volcano in Galapagos Islands erupts Illinois schools no longer able to ban hairstyles associated with race or ethnicity Dementia cases expected to nearly triple by 2050: study Biden takes aim at GOP for ‘talking down’ economic recovery Family mourn the death of Ahmaud Arbery: ‘He was robbed of his life pleasures, big and small’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden comes out swinging in 2022 Department of Labor suing auto repair shop that paid ex-employee in pennies Unidentified arsonist behind fire that burned Tennessee Planned Parenthood clinic last week Biden says he doesn’t think coronavirus is here to stay Disaster survivors plead with government for insurance against ferocious storms and rising seas Sidney Poitier, first Black winner of best actor Oscar, dies at 94 No, Jan. 6 wasn’t worse than 9/11, nor is democracy at risk: Here’s why US reports record number of rabies deaths in a decade in 2021 Republicans narrow search for 2024 convention site to four cities Record number of manatees died in Florida in 2021 Appeals court grapples over next steps in Texas abortion law case ‘Huge, huge numbers:’ insurance group sees death rates up 40 percent over pre-pandemic levels Space: One important thing that might retain bipartisan focus David Sirota speaks on ‘mercenary culture’ that dominates political consulting North Korea will not attend 2022 Winter Olympics Tennis star Novak Djokovic ‘free to leave any time,’ Australia says Trump rips Democrats, media over Jan. 6 anniversary Save yourself a trip to the pet store, get the best items for your dog shipped to you for free Eargo makes hearing aids for the modern age — we tested a couple models to see if they work as expected Curious on how a Nutribullet Combo can step up your morning routine? Here’s how Pennsylvania school district tells teachers not to ‘wade into’ Jan. 6 with students Parents have the power to become America’s strongest special interest group Out-of-control party flight passengers now stranded in Mexico Michigan group launches petition for ballot initiative to ‘explicitly affirm’ abortion rights This portable solar panel can generate power at home or on the road Biden sets the stage for the next Muslim ban Retired NFL player offers Oklahoma QB $1 million NIL deal to play for his alma mater Hong Kong orders roughly 170 people to quarantine after positive tests at birthday party Watch live: Three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery face sentencing Inflation soars to record 5 percent in 19 countries using euro Kelly raises nearly $9 million for reelection bid Moderna CEO predicts new boosters to be required this year Congress must limit the impact of temporary budgets on America’s defenses Walensky: US has not yet seen omicron peak CDC, FDA reduce waiting period for Moderna recipients to get booster to 5 months Djokovic thanks fans, family in first statements amid vaccine flap This stealthy spy pen can record with full video and audio Changes to lung cancer screening increase eligibility for Black women by 50 percent, study says  Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on December jobs report Utah Jazz center Gobert, who sparked NBA shutdown in March 2020, tests positive for COVID-19 again Scotland could pardon 2,600 witches who were executed hundreds of years ago French President Macron refuses to back off controversial remarks about unvaccinated East Coast to be hammered by first bomb cyclone of 2022 Focusing on true ‘water equity’ will bring higher quality water accessible to all  Rising: January 7, 2022 The end of orphanages starts with family strengthening programs 20 gray wolves shot and killed by hunters near Yellowstone in recent months Chicago schools closed for third-straight day amid heated negotiations Seal finds unlikely home 100 miles up Hudson River Arizona TSA checkpoints close amid COVID-19 staffing issues Economy adds disappointing 199K jobs in December as omicron emerges White House finalizing USPS deal to deliver 500M COVID-19 tests: report One airline is cutting flights due to COVID-19 staffing shortages Cyber Ninjas shutting down after judge fines Arizona audit company $50K a day Software engineer comes out of Broadway retirement to save ‘Wicked’ from cast shortage Democrats look to diversify ranks in bid to keep Senate Why the political violence and economic grievances engulfing Kazakhstan matter These seven schools in Cleveland bear names of slaveholders — but that could be changing Moderna CEO says fourth vaccine dose could be needed in fall Tom Brady weighs in after Antonio Brown claims former team covered up injury Kazakhstani president issues ‘shoot to kill’ order to quell protests The FOMC minutes are a wakeup call for investors The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Biden unleashes on Trump and GOP State: China’s push for diplomacy in Africa provides ‘choices’ for countries Democrats hail Biden for calling out Trump Democrats skeptical of McConnell’s offer to talk on election law The Memo: No more ‘the former guy’ as Biden tackles Trump head-on