The Hill Articles: April 18, 2020

Five dead after attending March basketball tournament amid virus outbreak Chris Cuomo’s wife showing signs of recovery after testing positive for COVID-19 Newsom tells protestors he won’t be swayed by politics Lawmakers express optimism about fourth coronavirus relief package Wuhan lab denies claims of coronavirus origination Pelosi: Lawmakers ‘very close’ on bipartisan agreement for additional PPP funding Megyn Kelly reflects on telling son his teacher died from coronavirus: ‘It was just awful’ Banks say they ran out of PPP funding ‘within minutes’ Trump defends testing capabilities, blasts critics during WH briefing Hundreds swarm Florida beaches following reopening amid pandemic Hospitals scramble for dialysis machines amid surge in COVID-19 patients with kidney failure: report NBA to sell licensed face masks with proceeds going to charity Congratulations! The trade deficit dream came true West Point graduation moved to June 13 Conservative activists encourage DOJ to sue governors, local leaders for coronavirus restrictions, calling them ‘rampant abuses’ China’s strategy to reorient US tech companies is exposed — what next? DeSantis announces K-12 schools will be closed for rest of school year in Fla. Another Smithfield Food plant has been struck by the coronavirus US-Canada border restrictions extended for another 30 days Coronavirus: Your government failed you Why contact tracers are key to unlocking economy South Carolina to reopen public beaches, retail stores next week amid pandemic Oklahoma City bombing 25th remembrance moved to airwaves amid pandemic Trump’s trade policy under fire amid scramble for virus supplies Newsom: California has over 15K hotel rooms for homeless during pandemic Sunday shows preview: Lawmakers weigh in as US eyes phased reopening of economy Italy sees sharp decline in ICU patients amid coronavirus lockdown We need a better CARES package for the elderly NJ governor warns of ‘national disaster’ without federal aid to states Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds press conference In 2008 we saved Wall Street — now it’s Main Street’s turn Cuomo signs order allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licenses and perform ceremonies remotely Former US surgeon general on coronavirus: ‘We were a bit late to recognize how bad this was’ Who’s to blame for the novel coronavirus? Sadly us Warren hits Trump: He’s trying to turn a health crisis into ‘a political rally for himself’ Coronavirus hits already-struggling Mexican economy Coronavirus proves government is important Cheney, Turner request return of donations to Massie’s primary opponent after racist tweets surface What happens to the internet when the coronavirus pandemic is over? Trump ally compares coronavirus protesters to Rosa Parks New York hospitalizations continue to decline as Cuomo calls for more testing The rapidly expanding mission of the Strategic National Stockpile Coronavirus test delay came after contamination at CDC lab: report Faced with a pandemic, good public health requires stronger democracy Republicans plow ahead with Russia origins probe Senate battle hinges on four races Coronavirus steals Trump economic edge Former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill dies at 84 End the coronavirus crisis, before the ‘cure’ kills our economy More than 200 people protest stay-at-home order in California UAE to issue $5,500 fines for sharing unauthorized coronavirus information Importance of ongoing contact for prisoners Watch live: NY Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update Pentagon to extend troop movement freeze to June 30 Former Michigan governor on protests: The ‘selfishness must stop’ Amazon using thermal cameras to screen workers amid coronavirus pandemic: report Hong Kong police arrest over a dozen pro-democracy lawmakers, activists How a President Biden could meet the challenges of the new Arctic HBO’s Maher rips media: ‘Panic porn’ in coronavirus coverage could help reelect Trump GOP lawmakers consider returning to DC despite coronavirus shutdown It’s our right — and duty — to question those deciding America’s fate John Krasinski throws ‘virtual prom’ with Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers Pence travels out West to address Air Force Academy graduates Why China will likely avoid liability in spread of coronavirus pandemic Pelosi appoints Rep. Donna Shalala to coronavirus oversight panel Roger Stone to Tucker Carlson: With coronavirus, my jail time is ‘essentially a death sentence’ Texans plan to turn out Saturday calling to reopen the country Where the CARES Act went wrong Here are the states with schools closed for rest of academic year Taylor Swift cancels all shows, appearances for rest of year: ‘What’s important is committing to this quarantine’ Oregon governor issues order to prevent debt collectors from seizing stimulus checks Judge dismisses Twitter lawsuit pushing to reveal US surveillance requests Keeping the coronavirus death toll in perspective Trump bemoans ‘disgraceful situation’ after Roger Stone denied new trial Coronavirus’s collateral damage: Abused and neglected children Trump attacks Pelosi as ‘political hack’ over late-show appearance The Memo: Culture war hits coronavirus crisis Countries led by women have fared better against coronavirus. Why?