The Hill Articles: April 12, 2020

Cuomo says he wants New York ‘to reopen as soon as possible’ Trump shares tweet from supporter calling for Fauci to be fired Trump lashes out at New York Times over report on coronavirus response Fox News host hits back at Trump over Chris Wallace criticism: ‘Enough’ Lawmakers cry foul as Trump considers retreating from Open Skies Treaty Experts see worrisome link between coronavirus, pollution Trump is posing a public health threat that must be addressed Obama wishes country a ‘blessed and joyful Easter’ Coronavirus mortgage relief poses risk to housing industry The coronavirus clean energy crisis De Blasio told Cuomo of decision to keep NYC schools shut in last-minute text: report Opera icon Andrea Bocelli performs concert from empty Milan cathedral on Easter Coronavirus response could be key factor in tight governor’s races Why Joe Biden is weak on China Billionaire Tilman Fertitta says he furloughed 45,000 employees quickly as a ‘favor’ COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to refresh US foreign policy Trump blasts Chris Wallace, asks ‘what the hell is happening’ to Fox News All 50 states under disaster declaration for first time in US history Israel tightens restrictions in Jerusalem to fight coronavirus Pollsters find unexpected boon: Americans stuck at home willing to talk Why is the USDA subsidizing jails at the expense of rural health care? Stanley Chera, real estate developer and Trump friend, dies of COVID-19 Pope advocates for universal basic income in Easter letter Top pork producer shutting SD plant indefinitely amid pandemic OPEC, allies agree to cut oil output by record amount A stronger IMF will bolster the US recovery White House to skip coronavirus briefing for second day in a row How reporters should handle coronavirus briefings New York sees 758 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours A ‘Whole of America’ response Officials, experts see challenges ahead before reopening economy Comey: Leading during a crisis ‘doesn’t mean promising people all will be fine’ JPMorgan Chase to raise borrowing standards for home loans Can Joe Biden build the excitement for his candidacy amid coronavirus? Bishop who called marriage equality a ‘Satanic plot’ gives White House Easter blessing Biden unveils plan to ‘safely reopen’ US: ‘We cannot repeat’ Trump administration mistakes Tom Hanks hosts a remote SNL Words of caution about recovering from our coronavirus recession FDA commissioner says he has not felt ‘political pressure’ over coronavirus decisions Former FDA commissioner: WHO should issue report on ‘what China did or didn’t tell the world’ after pandemic Ren Zhiqiang: China’s conscience and hope to save the Chinese people Trump sparks debate over merits of voting by mail Chicago mayor: ‘Hyper-local focus’ needed to address coronavirus racial disparities Boris Johnson leaves hospital to continue coronavirus recovery Heroes in a time of trial WHO special envoy says COVID-19 will be a virus that ‘stalks the human race for quite a long time’ Fauci: US could have ‘saved lives’ if social distancing restrictions were enforced earlier NJ governor: Any reopening ‘depends first and foremost on a complete health care recovery’ Traditional television offers what we need right now: Human connection New Mexico governor says state faces ‘unique challenges’ responding to COVID-19 in Native American communities Maryland governor calls disproportionate coronavirus deaths among African Americans ‘very disturbing’ New Jersey governor: ‘We’re fighting to stay ahead’ on bed capacity, ventilators, PPE Even with coronavirus, there’s nothing new under the sun FDA commissioner on coronavirus testing: ‘We need to do more, no question about that’ DC mayor says local peak in coronavirus cases likely in June Arkansas governor says shelter-in-place ‘always an option on the table’ Fauci: Gradual rollback of coronavirus restrictions could ‘probably’ start next month Mark Cuban: ‘When the scientists say it’s safe for my employees to go back to work, that’s when I’ll feel confident’ How policymakers can help smokers quit now Public health expert: If White House had acted on some officials’ warnings earlier, ‘we’d be in a much better position’ FDA commissioner: US ‘very close to the peak’ of pandemic Disney World to furlough 43K workers April 19 UK unveils campaign for domestic violence victims during pandemic Far worse to come: COVID-19 collapse of state and local governments UK pledges $250 million to WHO, other charities to help slow spread of coronavirus Boris Johnson thanks hospital staff after leaving ICU: ‘I owe them my life’ Philadelphia transit authority changes mask policy after viral video of man being dragged off bus April 12, 1955 — vaccine vanquishes polio 65 years ago Trump says he’ll use ‘facts and instincts’ when deciding to push for US to reopen Guiliani slams WHO, China for coronavirus response Pressure for quick action on next relief bill strains GOP unity