The Hill Articles: April 14, 2020

Pompeo says WHO needs ‘to do its job’ as Trump moves to halt funding Trump campaign fundraising pitch seeks donations to ‘hold China accountable’ Schumer: Trump thinks coronavirus crisis ‘revolves around him’ Treasury Dept. orders Trump’s name to be printed on coronavirus stimulus checks Illinois governor on testing assistance: ‘I’ve given up’ on any federal promises UN head responds to Trump: ‘Not the time’ to reduce funds for WHO Ocasio-Cortez says it’s ‘legitimate to talk about’ allegation against Biden New York, New Jersey lawmakers demand more federal aid for states hardest hit by coronavirus Overnight Health Care: Trump to halt WHO funding amid review | Trump eases back on asserting power over reopening economy | Draft calls for ‘phased’ reopening | US virus death toll passes 25K Washington AG again sues Facebook over political ads policy Stranded Americans accuse airlines of price gouging Draft Trump administration plan calls for ‘phased reopening’ of economy Pelosi: Ignore Trump, listen to scientists Pregnant woman sick with COVID-19 gives birth while in coma: ‘I was very confused’ Democrats blast Trump’s move to suspend WHO funding Biden needs a history-making women’s agenda in response to COVID Overnight Defense: 7 crew members on hospital ship test positive | Second Roosevelt sailor in intensive care | Pentagon extends troop freeze Trump eases back on asserting power over governors on reopening On The Trail: Governors rebuke Trump for claiming ‘total’ authority American Medical Association calls on Trump to reconsider ‘dangerous’ halting of WHO funding Rhode Island orders employers to require masks for all workers States blocking 4.4 million from gaining Medicaid coverage 13 things to know about coronavirus for today Poll: Voters split on who benefits most from stimulus package Crocodiles are replacing tourists on this beach closed for coronavirus Housing policy should stop creating competition between young and old Last month was reportedly the first March without a school shooting in years Pentagon to extend troop movement freeze past May 11 Judge blocks Arkansas from enforcing abortion ban during pandemic Hillicon Valley: Amazon workers fired after criticizing company | Apple sharing mobility data to track virus | Tax pros targeted by hackers Michigan governor fires back at Trump, says states won’t ‘open via Twitter’ Sanders: Progressives who ‘sit on their hands’ and don’t support Biden would enable Trump reelection On The Money: Trump set to unveil guidelines on reopening economy | Food supply worries grow after Smithfield meat plant closure | Business tax provisions in coronavirus relief law spark controversy 81 NIH employees have contracted coronavirus Chinese regulatory issues delay international medical supply shipments for fourth day Science says Trump was right: Malaria drugs need to be pursued as a coronavirus therapy NBC to launch Peacock streaming service in July Trump to halt WHO funding amid review Airlines and Treasury Department reach agreement on coronavirus aid Joint chiefs chairman says majority of evidence points to coronavirus being created through nature Democrats slam EPA proposal not to tighten air quality standards The Hill’s Campaign Report: Obama gives Biden boost with endorsement An economic recovery starts by lifting small businesses back up GOP senators press Trump to cooperate with watchdogs following shake-up Overnight Energy: EPA declines to toughen air quality standards | Trump to rent 27M barrels of storage space to oil companies | States, green groups sue Trump over efficiency rollback First Amazon warehouse worker dies of coronavirus McConnell hits McGrath over attacks in new ad GOP lawmaker: We must choose ‘loss of American lives’ over ‘loss of our way of life as Americans’ Carnival, Princess cancel cruises through end of June In the heat of crisis, Trump melts away Biden gets major boost from Obama 13 states, green groups sue Trump administration over energy efficiency rollback Business tax provisions in coronavirus relief law spark controversy FAA bars pilots from taking anti-malaria drugs within 48 hours of flying Head lice drug now being studied as potential coronavirus treatment Revised count puts NYC coronavirus death toll above 10,000 Labs push back on WH testing claims citing lack of critical supplies IRS warns of hackers targeting tax professionals during coronavirus pandemic Burr sold townhouse for $900K to lobbyists who had business before his committees: report Kelly expands cash advantage over McSally in Arizona Senate race California governor dismisses sporting events, mass gatherings as unlikely without vaccine Harvard leaders take pay cuts to offset coronavirus losses Restricting doctors during this pandemic is the wrong prescription Trump announces new initiative for hospitals to lend unused ventilators to areas of need Bret Baier: Conservatives heads ‘would’ve exploded’ if Obama said he had ‘total’ authority What America’s Thinking: April 14, 2020 Christie: Media, Trump in death spiral The FCC should speed up in the race for 5G San Francisco Pride parade canceled on 50th anniversary due to COVID-19 concerns Top general: Latest North Korea missile test not ‘particularly provocative’ Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new stay-at-home restrictions spark fierce backlash The Intercept’s Ryan Grim reacts: Biden says he will be the most progressive president Many employees on Capitol Hill now required to wear masks California, Oregon outline plans for reopening state economies Appeals court finds prosecutors’ secret plea agreement with Epstein didn’t break law New York sues Trump administration over restrictions on paid sick leave Coronavirus death toll in US surpasses 25K Louisiana delays primary election to July Nursing homes remain a frontier in coronavirus fight Conservative group slams Wisconsin GOP for holding election during coronavirus pandemic Is Iran on the brink of a coronavirus coup? Vox to furlough 100 employees, in attempt to avoid layoffs: report Navigating health care through my autistic lens How you can celebrate National Park Week during the coronavirus pandemic Trump’s fake news on arms control? Apple now sharing mobility data from Apple Maps to help public health authorities Meghan McCain: Fauci ‘seems to be the only person holding this country together’ Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Debbie Dingell The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Rep. Debbie Dingell’s diamond analogy; Cuomo says Trump isn’t a king Teachers union targets Trump in ad blitz over shortage of protective health gear McDonald’s apologizes after store in China displayed sign banning black people Fauci says daily press briefings are important but ‘really draining’ Alex Trebek to release memoir in July Public media is more valuable than ever during coronavirus pandemic Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds briefing Bloomberg quashed story over fear of retribution from China: report Barr says government ‘may not impose special restrictions’ on religious gatherings Pork industry calls for changes to loan program so more farms qualify US may have to keep some social distancing measures until 2022: study Evangelical leaders urge Trump to release migrant detainees at risk from coronavirus Multiple states see deadliest day since beginning of coronavirus outbreak CDC: More than 9,000 health workers have tested positive for coronavirus 45 deaths now reported at Virginia nursing home Group of pastors sue California officials for ‘criminalizing’ church attendance Watch live: California Gov. Newsom holds coronavirus briefing Clean energy is facing a new attack, but they can evade them Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez demand federal funds for funeral, burial costs in New York Biden opens 9-point lead over Trump in Arizona: poll Trump meets with recovered coronavirus patients San Francisco 49ers losing Super Bowl helped saved lives: report Democrats offer bill to help unemployed stay on employer-based insurance Poll: Biden leads Trump by 10 points in Virginia COVID-19 fatality rates vary widely, leaving questions for scientists Georgia state lawmaker bucks Democrats with Trump endorsement A call to Elizabeth Warren to resume her candidacy for the 2020 election LA leaders advance measure to give $1K per month to renters struggling amid pandemic Melania Trump discusses coronavirus response with wife of German president Student files class-action lawsuit against Liberty University over coronavirus response GOP senators target WHO as part of coronavirus probe Judge rejects Mike Huckabee request for Florida beach access amid coronavirus Turkey emerges as key player in global COVID-19 fight DC mayor says city’s coronavirus cases could peak earlier than expected More than three dozen migrant children in Chicago shelters infected with coronavirus Pregnant woman allegedly stole news van with reporter inside: police Glenn Greenwald: Fauci ‘angriest I’ve seen him’ after CBS question Cuomo: If Trump wants a fight ‘he’s not going to get it from me’ Trump sparks GOP backlash with claim of ‘total’ power to reopen the country Maryland chief justice orders state to reduce number of juveniles in detention to limit COVID-19 risk Coronavirus exposes unnecessary, inflated costs of higher education Biden blasts Trump comments: ‘I am not running for office to be King of America’ Obama praises Sanders in Biden endorsement  The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Obama endorses Biden for president Fauci: ‘We’re not there yet’ on system to safely reopen economy Trump to share guidelines on reopening economy this week, Kudlow says Florida judge urges attorneys to dress appropriately for Zoom court hearings NASCAR driver Kyle Larson fired by team after saying N-word during virtual race Hispanic advocacy organization launches campaign to include immigrants in pandemic relief Second Roosevelt sailor with coronavirus sent to intensive care Trump and Senate Republicans at a showdown over government oversight? Lawmakers introduce resolution rebuking Trump’s claims of power over governors Rita Wilson warns she experienced ‘extreme side effects’ after taking chloroquine Reddit updates political ads transparency policy Senate delays expected return until May Walmart will soon have 20 coronavirus testing sites running in 10 US states What are ‘immunity passports’ and could they help us end the coronavirus lockdown? America needs public service to rebuild the nation in the new era Obama endorses Biden READ: Obama’s endorsement of Biden FBI analyst fired for alleged possession of child pornography after watchdog investigation Abortion-rights groups seek to block Tennessee, Louisiana bans on surgical abortions during coronavirus crisis Protesters, anti-quarantine groups call for end to coronavirus closures  Appeals court stops Texas from blocking medical abortions Schools struggle to take attendance amid coronavirus stay at home learning Graham: Democrats worried more about impeachment than coronavirus 93-year-old woman with ‘I need more beer!’ quarantine sign gets gift from Molson Coors Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do? Twitter’s Jack Dorsey donates $1 million to Masks for the People to fight coronavirus COVID-19 highlights — and intensifies — our mistreatment of the poor Oprah warns black community that coronavirus is ‘taking us out’ Austin school district deploys Wi-Fi buses for students without internet Watch Live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update Miami ER doctor temporarily loses custody of 4-year-old amid coronavirus fears Democratic senator to introduce bill to limit Trump’s ability to fire Fauci $15.5 billion going to help farmers in US: report NY Times faces blowback for removal of controversial passage on Biden sexual assault allegation 7 crew members on Mercy hospital ship test positive for coronavirus Life in a pandemic: How will we protect our children? Trump administration to rent 23M barrels of storage space to oil companies amid falling prices Trump lashes out at Cuomo over remarks on presidential authority 7 in 10 say shopping for groceries is a risk: poll Omar looking for ‘gesture’ from Biden that he understands importance of progressive issues Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook buys 650 laptops for students in online classes Microsoft offering free cybersecurity services to protect health groups from hackers Cuomo: There will be a ‘constitutional crisis’ if Trump tries to reopen country and states oppose him Ford using air bag material to make gowns for health care workers Would a National Popular Vote remove some politics from presidential decision making? Rising: April 14, 2020 G-7 finance ministers open to suspending debt payments to needy countries Sessions: No regrets about leaving Senate to serve as attorney general Two of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers collaborate to speed up coronavirus effort Obama endorses Biden for president More than 100 million children could miss measles vaccines due to coronavirus EPA retains Obama-era air quality standards despite staff questions of adequacy Picking black woman as running mate could boost Biden in battleground states: poll Illinois Democrats call on HHS to address racial health disparities Trump missed his moment Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid coronavirus spread Japan says they have no plan B if Olympics are postponed a second time Stocks rise as Trump, governors squabble over loosening coronavirus restrictions Tour de France calls off June start amid coronavirus North Korean jets, ground batteries test fire missiles ahead of elections in South Korea IMF: Coronavirus-sparked recession probably steepest since Great Depression Va. bishop who defied social distancing recommendation dies of coronavirus complications China moves to stop coronavirus infections from Russia How do we exit the COVID-19 lockdown? Amazon fires two climate organizers who criticized warehouse conditions Court blocks Trump administration rollback of some school nutrition standards World War III isn’t what the strategists thought it would be CIA warned employees against using hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus: report Andrew Cuomo: Trump ‘just wrong’ on power to reopen states CNN’s Chris Cuomo: ‘I don’t like what I do professionally’ Who’ll decide when we can reopen? It’s not who you might think Connecticut governor: No restrictions lifted before May 20th Coronavirus cases in Brazil likely 12 times higher than reported, researchers say Manafort asks for early release, citing ‘high risk of contracting COVID-19’ in prison Coronavirus reveals American exceptionalism at its worst Senate Republican: Coronavirus response has ‘hampered’ Hunter Biden investigation The economic crisis no one knows about — but will soon 8 in 10 would wait to resume activities after government lifts coronavirus restrictions: poll Tough choices ahead: America needs an independent recovery commission The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump rips critics at testy press conference Food supply worries grow after outbreak closes Smithfield meat plant Online campaigning poses new challenge for reaching minorities Health insurers warn of higher premiums without coronavirus funding Aides expect Schumer, Mnuchin to reach deal on coronavirus relief The Memo: Speculation grows about Fauci’s future Biden gains advantage over Clinton: Time to unify party