The Hill Articles: April 17, 2020

Biden campaign seeks to let Sanders keep his delegates in unusual move Lady Gaga calls WHO chief a ‘superstar’ Indiana election officials’ Zoom meeting interrupted by pornography McCarthy says he supports incorporating hospital funding into small business aid package University of Nebraska to give free tuition to students of families making less than $60K Freedom Caucus chair calls for GOP to reject additional funds for state, local governments Some say dead relatives are getting coronavirus stimulus checks Overnight Health Care: White House says US has enough tests for phase one | Trump defends protesters challenging social distancing | Hospitals fear being shortchanged on virus funding Trump defends demonstrators protesting social distancing restrictions Maine lawmaker to protest coronavirus restrictions in front of governor’s mansion Trump criticizes Pelosi over stalemate on small business loan funds Trump says he’ll deliver commencement address at West Point Designer brand Louis Vuitton starts making masks, hospital gowns for coronavirus outbreak White House says US has enough tests for first phase of reopening 13 things to know for today on coronavirus GOP online donor platform expanded to state level Roger Stone heads to Tucker Carlson’s program after gag order lifted Beijing’s coronavirus blunder empowers anti-China hawks Some landlords soliciting sex in exchange for rent during pandemic: report Donations are pouring in during the coronavirus pandemic. But how do you get them to those in need? Johns Hopkins has a new map breaking down coronavirus statistics by race NCAA dramatically reducing freshman eligibility standards amid coronavirus Why Donald Trump needs to worry about his odds with Florida voters Overnight Energy: US oil prices hit 18-year-low | Green groups, coal companies attack EPA power plant rollback from both sides | EPA weighs lifting ethanol requirements for oil refiners US oil prices hit 18-year low Green groups, coal companies push to have EPA power plant rollback scrapped El Chapo’s daughter, cartels giving aid to Mexican residents struggling during coronavirus Trump announces $19B program to help agriculture sector Hillicon Valley: House Dems push for $4B in state election funds | Amazon suspends over 6,000 sellers for price gouging | Google says 18M malicious coronavirus emails sent daily Public banking would help speed the economic recovery from COVID-19 When COVID-19 spreads beyond urban enclaves, rural areas won’t be immune Nearly 7,000 people have died of coronavirus in US nursing homes The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump inflames red state-blue state coronavirus divide Top Republican voices skepticism of rule change to allow remote voting McConnell rolls out GOP oversight efforts for coronavirus relief package EPA weighs lifting ethanol requirements for oil refiners Texas reopening plan depends on increased coronavirus testing capabilities, governor says The initial results from California’s coronavirus antibody tests are in No auto bailout without air, worker and climate protections Governors complain testing is weak spot in Trump plan Inslee accuses Trump of ‘fomenting domestic rebellion’ NJ Gov. Murphy asks DHS to extend DACA work permits amid pandemic Google reports 18M coronavirus-related malware and phishing emails being sent daily Overnight Defense: Army Corps turning DC convention center into hospital | Veterans will automatically get stimulus checks | Pompeo talks arms control with Russia How to flatten the jobless curve by revisiting unemployment benefits On The Money: Millions wait for virus relief checks in major test for IRS | Senate misses deadline to replenish small-business loan program | Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus snarls supply chains Smugglers tried to breach new Trump border wall 18 times during a single month: report Joe Buck turns down offer to do play-by-play for porn site during coronavirus pandemic Life insurers halting applications from elderly amid coronavirus pandemic Tensions flare as Democrats press Pence over coronavirus testing California antibody testing suggests coronavirus may be far more widespread than official count A tale of two governors: COVID-19 provides sharp leadership contrasts between Virginia’s Northam, Maryland’s Hogan Stocks close out second week of gains on hopes for COVID treatment California hospitals say Elon Musk sent them biPAP, CPAP machines, not ventilators Trump administration says recipients of VA benefits will automatically receive coronavirus checks Social Capital founder says coronavirus relief should focus on workers, not corporations Hospitals fear being shortchanged in coronavirus funding Michigan Governor hopes to take steps to reopen economy by May 1 What analysts are missing about Trump’s Africa policy Tom Steyer to co-chair California’s economic advisory council Native American tribes sue feds over coronavirus relief distribution Colin Kaepernick launches coronavirus relief fund for communities of color Texas to begin softening COVID-19 restrictions next week Joe Biden’s record on Social Security isn’t perfect, but Donald Trump’s is far worse The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Senior Pa. banking official calls for another $2T package; Trump tips hat to govs Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Richard Vague Sanders sends fundraising email for DNC Maryland extends school closures to May 15 Daily Beast political reporter Hanna Trudo shares insights on Biden veepstakes WaPo reporter: tax provisions in coronavirus stimulus package help wealthy GOP Rep. French Hill named to coronavirus oversight committee Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds briefing Republicans put lives in danger to try to steal an election — now they want to take your away right to vote New Air Force One instruction manuals cost $84 million UK sets up coronavirus vaccine task force 4 workers died from coronavirus at a Tyson Foods poultry plant Poll: Dental visits, annual exams top list of medical care Americans are missing amid coronavirus Texas schools to stay closed for rest of academic year, governor says Matterhorn in Swiss Alps lit up with American flag in show of solidarity during coronavirus Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus updates A flattened curve: Now what? Pentagon addresses theory coronavirus escaped from Wuhan lab as U.S. officials investigate GOP Rep. Gaetz pays campaign donor for office space despite House rules: report Laurence Tribe roasted for advocating herd immunity on coronavirus: ‘You go first’ Army Corps of Engineers to convert DC convention center into makeshift hospital What we know about health care workers’ risk of getting coronavirus France investigating more than 1,000 coronavirus cases on aircraft carrier What America’s Thinking: April 17, 2020 Why human services employees in communities are essential to combating COVID-19 Democrats request probe of Barr’s remarks on firing of intelligence community IG San Diego Comic-Con canceled due to coronavirus pandemic Facing unprecedented challenge, State Department brings 61,000 Americans home Trump, Cuomo battle over funding to states NASA sets date for SpaceX launch Key senators negotiating potential deal to allow remote Senate hearings Americans have civic duty to pay taxes to assist the nation in crisis Bill Gates is now the main target of coronavirus conspiracy theories: report Johnny Depp joins Instagram to support fans battling ‘invisible enemy’ of coronavirus The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump appears to back protests over stay-at-home orders Five takeaways on White House coronavirus guidelines Cuomo presses for more federal money to states ABC’s Hostin warns masks could result in racial profiling, arrests: ‘A real concern’ Japan’s Abe calls for support for World Health Organization after US cuts ‘Tiger King’ — no one should celebrate a man who tormented animals Karen Pence on individuals struggling during pandemic: ‘It’s OK to ask for help’ Japanese hotel offers ‘temporary evacuation space’ for spouses stuck at home during coronavirus De Blasio cancels all nonessential city-permitted events through May House Democrats push hard for mail-in voting funds Trump appears to back those protesting social distancing measures Democrats press USDA to create rural coronavirus task force 13 senators join Harris letter urging Mnuchin to exempt coronavirus checks from private debt collection Congress should refurbish an old Social Security benefit in next stimulus Gov. Abbott to release plan for reopening Texas Large parts of America are now in a historic mega-drought…and it could get even worse Pelosi to appear on ‘Fox News Sunday’ for first time since 2017 Kim Jong Un absent amid North Korea anniversary celebration Analysis shows Burr had middling success as stock picker before recent $1.7M sell-off Top Sanders adviser launches Hispanic-focused super PAC COVID-19: The leadership failure Many Americans still haven’t received an invitation to take the 2020 US census José Andrés project to pay to reopen kitchens at more than 400 restaurants nationwide Protesters plan ‘Freedom Rally’ in Wisconsin after governor extends stay-at-home order After encouraging people to ‘hurry to church,’ Ukraine monastery becomes coronavirus hotspot Memo to America’s leaders: Your credibility dies in darkness NY Fed president: ‘I don’t see the economy getting back to full strength by the end of the year’ Biden told to think economy with VP pick The time to start preparing for hurricane season is now NPR warns of major cuts due to coronavirus Rising: April 17, 2020 Watch live: NY Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Virginia hospital system bars workers from bringing their own medical equipment Southwest approaches unions to discuss coronavirus impact Democratic senators: Airlines sitting on $10 billion in ‘customer cash’ Kudlow presses Congress to replenish small-business loan program Stocks jump on coronavirus treatment hopes Coronavirus cases in DC, Maryland and Virginia double to 20,000 in one week COVID-19 calls for a Marshall Plan for health UK company racing to develop home-use coronavirus antibody tests for as low as $1.20 Amazon has suspended more than 6,000 sellers for price gouging amid coronavirus crisis Schumer says more testing needed before Trump’s plan to open country moves forward Trump’s offshore drilling plan is still a preventable disaster Beaches, parks to reopen in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday Facebook rolling out new hugging reactions to express ‘more compassion, more support’ during coronavirus pandemic Women are essential helpers during crises — but they need access to the internet US coronavirus deaths hits record one-day total of 4,591 Report: More than 300,000 could die from coronavirus in Africa this year UN: Millions of children face ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact of coronavirus Let’s not fight the last economic battle Early results show coronavirus patients recovering quickly after taking experimental drug: report Remote voting would further undermine civility China raises number of Wuhan coronavirus deaths by nearly 1,300, denies cover-up US energy industry will bounce back with the post-pandemic recovery The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Will Trump’s plan to reopen the economy work? Millions wait for virus relief checks in major test for IRS The Memo: Public may be more cautious than Trump on reopening Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus wrecks supply chains Senate misses deadline, but talks on loans go on