The Hill Articles: April 13, 2020

Coronavirus could trigger ‘largest ever annual fall in CO2’ Appeals court backs ruling allowing abortion in Oklahoma during coronavirus pandemic Senate committee to investigate origin of, response to coronavirus pandemic Amash teases possibility of third-party presidential bid Rep. DeSaulnier leaves ICU after 3 weeks to continue treatment for pneumonia California to release plan for lifting coronavirus restrictions Florida mayor says state has deemed WWE an ‘essential business’ during coronavirus pandemic More than 180 groups urge Congress to pass $500 billion in unrestricted aid to state, local governments Overnight Health Care: Trump fires back at critics during briefing | Trump claims he has authority on when to reopen states | Governors form groups to discuss plans | Fauci offers support to Trump | House delays return Ukraine wildfires creep closer to Chernobyl FDA approves first saliva-based coronavirus test Trump says Jared and Ivanka won’t be part of new economic coronavirus council Democrat-backed candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race Coronavirus is accelerating the advance of nationalism over globalization 18 things to know for today on coronavirus Treasury to hold firm on airline aid plan that could give government 3 percent of American Airlines: report Thankfully, the doctor is in Hillicon Valley: Progressive groups press for mail-in voting | Grocery deliverers report delays getting protective equipment | Amazon hiring surges CNN cuts away from ‘propaganda’ briefing as Trump plays video hitting press On The Money: Trump claims he has power to decide when to reopen states | Governors forming groups to discuss reopening | Senate caught in standoff over relief bill Pentagon awards $415M contract for machines to disinfect N95 masks NYT’s Haberman hits Trump over ‘misleading’ audio on her coronavirus reporting Former Agriculture Secretary: ‘Cascading series of events’ disrupting the US food chain Here’s how Congress can keep people from losing their jobs Democratic senators want to create panel to determine how to reopen country Poll: Trump approval remains steady at 48 percent Trump uses coronavirus briefing to fire back at critics Federal action can limit impact of COVID-19 costs on American businesses and workers NJ officials assume ‘COVID-19 is in most, if not all’ nursing homes Doctors ask for death penalty drugs to treat coronavirus patients Poll: Fear over coronavirus spikes among Americans Fauci offers support for Trump Miami police launching probe after black doctor working on coronavirus front lines handcuffed outside home Grocery delivery workers report delays in getting protective gear Top Georgia Republican endorses Doug Collins Senate bid Unconditional sanctions relief is not the answer to assisting Venezuelans Trump wants Congress to delay Census deadlines amid pandemic State AGs ask Supreme Court to halt ‘public charge’ rule during pandemic Biden beats Sanders in Wisconsin primary Florida police chief accused of linking deputy’s coronavirus death to ‘homosexual sexual events’ Trump offers sympathies to family of real estate mogul friend who died of coronavirus Overnight Energy: Trump hopes for bigger oil cuts from historic deal | What’s in the OPEC agreement | Experts see link between coronavirus, pollution The Hill’s Campaign Report: Sanders endorses Biden for president Reentry after the panic: Paying the health price of extreme isolation Ocasio-Cortez: Biden needs a ‘real’ health care plan Overnight Defense: Roosevelt sailor dies from coronavirus complications | House delays return to DC | Lawmakers fret over fate of surveillance flight treaty Pair of Senate Dems introduces bill to expand volunteer corps to battle coronavirus Paul Krugman: ‘Crazy’ to reopen economy in the next few weeks Michigan governor responds to Meghan McCain: Buying child car seats not banned Live results from the Wisconsin primary Dozens of progressive organizations call on Congress to fund vote-by-mail efforts Democrats must stick with Biden (because they are stuck with him) C-SPAN to broadcast audio of Supreme Court oral arguments live in May Wyoming confirms first coronavirus death, making 50 states with fatalities What America’s Thinking: April 13, 2020 Multiple states report coronavirus infection rate higher than some of hardest-hit countries XFL files for bankruptcy Collins approval rating drops in Maine: poll Los Angeles schools won’t give any students failing grade during pandemic NBA star’s mother dies from coronavirus complications Will the OPEC agreement work and, if so, how long will it last? US greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2018, EPA says House delays expected return until May amid coronavirus pandemic Stocks close down after tumultuous session ESPN asks commentators to take pay cut: report CDC director: Agency sent guidance to Florida weeks before gov ordered some residents to stay at home We need bold action on child care Sanders campaign spokeswoman: ‘I don’t endorse Joe Biden’ West Coast governors announce they will create joint plan for reopening economies Jon Huntsman qualifies for GOP gubernatorial primary ballot in Utah Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Miami mayor worries about suicide and domestic violence rise; Trump-governor debate intensifies 12 governors press Trump for special ObamaCare enrollment period amid coronavirus pandemic Don’t despair America, you are stronger than you know Watch Live: White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing Northeast governors form group to discuss reopening of region economies McDonald’s employees sue over sexual harassment in Florida restaurants Macron extends France’s coronavirus lockdown to May 11 State agencies report more than 2,300 long-term care facilities have been hit by coronavirus: report What are coronavirus antibodies and how can I get tested for them? US coming ‘perilously close’ to meat shortage due to coronavirus closures How US visas can help China’s intel agencies to spy on us South Dakota launches clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine Zaid Jilani on the urban-rural COVID divide Ex-Amazon worker vows legal action Participation in IRS Free File program up this year: early data Weakening air quality standards threatens to exacerbate COVID-19 health disparities Combating the loneliness of social distancing Sanders endorses Biden for president Obama calls for keeping ‘our most vulnerable communities at the forefront’ during coronavirus pandemic House GOP lawmakers urge Senate to confirm Vought White House denies Trump is firing Fauci CNN’s Brooke Baldwin on coronavirus recovery: ‘I think I’ve nearly battled this beast’ A better way to grapple with benefit-cost trade-offs in a pandemic Savannah to enforce social distancing with drones Federal debt to exceed GDP for first time since World War II: watchdog Poll finds Americans see infectious diseases, terrorism, cyberattacks as top threats White House trade adviser criticizes TV health experts, warns of mortal danger to economy White House Correspondents’ Association announces new date for annual dinner DC Jail reports first coronavirus-related death Amash knocks Trump tweet about power to ‘open up’ states: ‘Read the Constitution’ Sanders leaves a lasting legacy Fauci at center of conservative storm Louisiana’s lt. gov: ‘I was wrong’ to advocate to continue parades, conventions amid coronavirus Ohio governor: We can’t just ‘turn a switch’ to reopen the economy Nearly 30 percent of Americans believe the coronavirus was made in a lab: poll A government agency cannot change the terms of Congress’s COVID-19 relief bill The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump tells governors he has power to reopen state economies Georgia urged to suspend Jim Crow-era mask law Democrats press Labor secretary for broad distribution of unemployment benefits Bottom line Harvard professor drops lawsuit against NYT after paper tweaks Epstein story Domestic violence cases surge amid stay-at-home orders Warren wants paid sick leave, ‘premium pay’ for essential workers in next coronavirus bill Election officials need resources and flexibility, not federal mandates Vulnerable homeless people moved to hotels amid coronavirus pandemic Boris Johnson tests negative for coronavirus after leaving hospital Trump hopes for bigger oil cuts stemming from historic deal Amazon hiring 75,000 workers to handle demand Cuomo says ‘worst is over’ as NY deaths cross 10,000 Cuomo: Reopening economy will be a ‘delicate balance’ Cuomo to Howard Stern: Trump ‘always makes a point’ to ask about brother Coronavirus is ultimate test of leadership in brave new world WHO chief says he has good relationship with Trump despite president’s comments Senate punts stalled coronavirus aid to Thursday Trump claims he, not governors, has authority on opening state economies COVID-19 will accelerate AI’s replacement of humans as factor of production Houston Rockets sent lunch to hospital workers on Easter How to improve your mental health without leaving your coronavirus lockdown Trump campaign sues TV station over Democratic super PAC ad John Oliver rips Amazon for its treatment of employees during coronavirus crisis Harvard scientists can tell you if someone near you has tested for coronavirus Poll: Americans struggle under economic toll from coronavirus Poll: 25 percent of nation knows someone who has contracted coronavirus Could the coronavirus reelect Trump? Amazon is now putting new grocery delivery customers on a wait list Russia reports record increase in coronavirus cases Coronavirus patients are testing positive after recovery Senior Democrat casts doubt on House returning next week Officials warn that New York City could run out of coronavirus test swabs In interesting times, Democrats must adapt to win Rising: April 13, 2020 Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update Mark Cuban won’t rule out 2020 White House bid: ‘So much can change’ Police visit Cowboys QB Prescott’s home to see if he is social distancing Supreme Court to hear oral arguments by telephone What Jonas Salk would have said about COVID-19 British firms running out of body bags: BBC Iconic NY Post sports photographer Anthony Causi dies of coronavirus: ‘Universally loved’ Markets open with drop following pre-Easter surge WHO: 70 coronavirus vaccines are in development globally Roosevelt sailor with coronavirus dies The Bureau of Prisons must do more to flatten the curve Judge rules Alabama can’t ban abortions as part of coronavirus restrictions Trump adviser says ‘globalization of production’ caused medical equipment shortages Bill Gates: The world is ‘in uncharted territory’ due to lack of preparation for the coronavirus pandemic AG Barr just signaled that things are about to get ugly for the Russia collusion team Michelle Obama to promote absentee voting Ocasio-Cortez says Biden campaign has not reached out to her 17 dead as tornadoes tear across the south Virginia governor signs legislation dropping voting restrictions China directs new research into origins of coronavirus to be ‘tightly managed’: report Apollo 13: When flights to the moon stopped being boring George Stephanopoulos tests positive for coronavirus after wife’s diagnosis Small chloroquine study stopped after irregular heart beats detected in subjects CDC director expects ‘community by community, county by county’ reopening of economy Don’t expect a V-shaped corporate restructuring cycle Pelosi, Schumer to GOP: ‘Stop posturing’ on stalled coronavirus aid Navarro knocks ’60 Minutes’ over coronavirus coverage: ‘This is like the fake news stuff’ We need a US-European Partnership Recovery Program Trump campaign, GOP raise $212 million in first quarter The next stimulus packages should help seniors The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – States seek plans for economic revival; feds talk ‘hope’ Juan Williams: What Tiger King tells us about Trump’s America The Memo: Political tide on crisis threatens to turn against Trump