The Hill Articles: April 22, 2020

Washington state to implement ‘rapid-response’ contact tracing workforce in May Abortion services resume as Texas loosens restrictions on elective medical procedures GOP lawmaker calls McConnell remarks on state bankruptcy ‘shameful and indefensible’ Las Vegas culinary union slams mayor’s remarks on reopening economy Judge rejects attempt by three California churches to hold services despite stay-at-home order This Earth Day, let’s focus on global recovery — not special interests Newsom wants to train 10,000 contact tracers in California Biden leads in three crucial Rust Belt states: Poll The next stimulus bill will help save our economy — it should transform it, too Nevada governor can’t wait to welcome visitors to Las Vegas ‘when the time is right’ Biden leads Trump in Michigan: poll Trump on coronavirus response debt: ‘We had no choice’ Overnight Health Care: Doctor says he was removed from federal post after opposing funding for unproven drugs | Trump: I ‘disagree strongly’ with Georgia governor on reopening| Battle heats up for phase-four coronavirus relief bill The troubling realities of slow COVID-19 testing Fauci: Best way to reopen economy is to avoid a rebound of virus Trump plans air shows around country Protecting household employers and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic House leaders enact new safety precautions for votes Democratic senator calls for investigation into reassignment of key HHS official Trump: I ‘disagree strongly’ with Georgia governor’s decision to start reopening economy What will Bernie Sanders voters decide in the election this year? Trump signs executive order limiting immigration Trump says coronavirus ‘may not come back at all’ Coronavirus deaths greater where viewers prefer Hannity over Carlson: study On The Money: Battle heats up for phase-four coronavirus relief bill | McConnell pumps the brakes, says he’s OK if states go bankrupt | Coronavirus oversight lags as trillions in relief head out the door Overnight Defense: Trump threatens to ‘shoot down and destroy’ Iranian ships | Top general says Kim likely still ‘in full control’ of North Korea | 26 Navy ships have confirmed coronavirus cases CDC director tries to walk back remarks on coronavirus McConnell: Governors should begin reopening states COVID-19 public health orders should not target asylum seekers Hillicon Valley: Professionals step up fight against coronavirus hackers | Officials say China spread virus disinformation | Facebook to add country of origin to election posts NFL current, former players give $3 million to help black communities hit hard by COVID-19 Pentagon planning Thunderbirds, Blue Angels flyovers to ‘champion national unity’: report COVID-19 and the presidential election: What if states picked the electors? State governments face financial abyss with coronavirus Coronavirus oversight lags as trillions in relief head out the door Ally Bank waives some overdraft fees so customers receive full stimulus The Hill’s Campaign Report: Florida in play as Biden takes lead in poll Poll: Young voters pay close attention to coronavirus-related news Google warns of government-backed cyber groups targeting health care organizations Trump administration offers plan for hospital funds to coronavirus hot spots, uninsured patients Political divide on reopening deepens as Southern states move forward DeVos pushes universities with large endowments to forgo coronavirus aid Stocks close with first gains of week as oil prices recover Key health official says removal was political: What you need to know today on coronavirus A call for radical simplicity OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump says national parks to start reopening | Oil prices begin recovery amid pressure to finance struggling industry | Al Gore endorses Biden Maryland governor says he will unveil plan Friday to begin easing restrictions California governor orders autopsies back to December to find out how long coronavirus has been in the state Arctic will have iceless summer by 2050: study Cuomos on Instagram say their son has contracted coronavirus Despite protests, Americans overwhelmingly favor stay-at-home orders: poll Warren endorses 20 Democratic women for down-ballot races Las Vegas mayor doubles down on push to reopen casinos, says it’s not her job to do it safely: ‘They better figure it out’ Sheriff of Washington county with first US coronavirus case refuses to enforce stay-at-home order Georgia Democrat announces resignation days after endorsing Trump State Department officials warned us of existential threat to America Former UCLA soccer coach pleads guilty to taking $200K in college admissions scandal Immigrant visa issuances dropped 35 percent from February to March Few Americans believe coronavirus restrictions ‘go too far,’ poll shows Doctor says he was removed from federal post after opposing funding for unproven drugs Why Biden needs a black woman as his VP Trump threatened to fire CDC’s chief of respiratory diseases in February: report Coronavirus cases reported on 26 US Navy ships Ex-FBI agent convicted of aiding mob hit asks for release due to coronavirus GOP senator warns Trump against sidelining watchdogs Las Vegas mayor wants to reopen city businesses, assuming ‘everybody is a carrier’ of the coronavirus Shalala: ‘I take full responsibility’ for failure to disclose stock sales What America’s Thinking: April 22, 2020 Protests banned at capitol, on state property in California Hard times in America renew the call for mandatory national service Trade adviser: Trump to ‘move swiftly’ to expand use of Defense Production Act Vulnerabilities on iPhones, iPads allowed hackers to access data for years: report Petition calls for free streaming services amid pandemic Harvard says it won’t accept coronavirus aid after Trump criticism The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says because of testing and tracing deficit, no city or state can safely reopen; Trump to sign executive order on immigration today Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan South Dakota speedways expected to draw hundreds of fans to weekend races Oil prices begin recovery amid pressure to finance the struggling industry How does the coronavirus pandemic affect suicide rates? Dollars alone can’t measure the value of mental health investments Senators poke fun at Warner over tuna melt: ‘I think you’re doing it wrong’ Democrats call for DACA recipients to receive ObamaCare benefits amid pandemic Kudlow: Businesses shouldn’t be held liable if employees, customers contract coronavirus CNN’s Zucker: Most staff will not return to offices before September Puerto Rico receives CARES Act financing Al Gore endorses Biden for president Trump administration seeking other partners amid WHO review for vaccines, official says Trump administration streams construction of southern border wall CDC finds high prevalence of coronavirus within homeless shelters Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur: ‘Corporate’ Dems gaslit progressives to get coronavirus bill votes Fifty years of Earth Day — where did we go wrong? Watch live: Trump hosts coronavirus task force briefing Many believe COVID-19 is the most important problem facing the US: poll Facebook to add nation of origin to some election-related posts 2 cats become first known companion animals in US to test positive for COVID-19 Murdochs give up salaries, other Fox Corp. executives take huge coronavirus pay cuts Poll: Biden leads Trump by 4 points in Florida Stacey Abrams says she ‘shares concern’ about Biden ‘not picking woman of color’ as running mate Gillibrand, Bennet propose hiring thousands for new ‘Health Force’ Coronavirus is teaching us that we have a role to play to improve our environment DOJ thwarts hundreds of websites tied to coronavirus scams, security threats Louisville attorney arrested for allegedly making threats against Democratic Kentucky governor Doctors warn coronavirus causing sudden strokes in some younger patients Democrats want Biden to go early with VP pick USDA: SNAP benefits up 40 percent State attorneys general urge FDA to transition to gender neutral screening for blood donations Mississippi to sue China over response to coronavirus outbreak Chinese city tightens restrictions after outbreak of 500 coronavirus cases The World Bank steps up its role in fighting for the future Trump campaign discusses plans to boost senior vote Coronavirus is causing some anti-vaxxers to change their views Bookmakers expecting record bets on virtual NFL draft Here’s how Greta Thunberg is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day The Florida Aquarium makes coral reef breakthrough Cornell to launch new bipartisan publication led by former Rep. Steve Israel Florida aquarium makes breakthrough discovery that could save dying coral reefs McConnell says he supports letting states declare bankruptcy amid coronavirus Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus update Lori Loughlin case should be dismissed if the prosecutors cheated Pompeo uses Earth Day commemoration to urge China to shutter wet markets New York state coronavirus death toll surpasses 15,000 Wisconsin health officials: 19 coronavirus cases may be related to election activities Cuomo describes Trump meeting as ‘productive’ Pentagon: North Korea’s Kim likely still ‘in full control’ of country Air pollution down in major cities amid coronavirus lockdowns Trump administration considers cutting intel ties with countries that criminalize homosexuality Greta Thunberg’s organization unveils ‘Our House Is On Fire’ ad for Earth Day Abigail Disney blasts company executives over furloughs Is Joe Biden breaking through? Ohio police break up Amish barn party for violating stay-at-home orders Officials say China amplified disinformation about coronavirus to spread fear: NYT Sweden could reach ‘herd immunity’ in weeks, top doctor says How the coronavirus has impacted the oil industry — and the future of the climate crisis Ivanka Trump urges protesters to socially distance, wear masks Cuomo: NY, NJ and CT to launch contact tracing program with help from Bloomberg Zoom unveils upgraded security features for video conferencing app Trump says national parks to start reopening as states relax coronavirus restrictions Democratic group reserves $1 million in TV ads against McConnell The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump pushes immigration platform amid coronavirus pandemic The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation Protesters in Richmond call for Virginia to reopen Axios qualifies for small-business loan amid pandemic El Paso mayor says city may sue Trump campaign over failure to pay $500,000 in rally expenses Delta loses $534M in first quarter, warns of worse losses ahead Problems with the small business loan program show the need for a paycheck guarantee program Trump Organization seeks bailout money from UK and Ireland Fox News Digital sees best quarter ever as online traffic surges amid pandemic Mnuchin on coronavirus funding: ‘We need to spend what it takes’ House postpones plans to enact remote voting Principles for the coming federal education bailout McConnell says GOP will confirm Trump court picks through pandemic Senate Democrat shares tuna melt tutorial Second Tyson Food pork plant closes due to coronavirus infections Miami Democrat on panel overseeing coronavirus payouts failed to disclose stock sales in Congress Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches military satellite Financial analyst: Disney properties won’t reopen until 2021 Earth Day in the age of coronavirus cautions us to encourage pro-climate behaviors Biden jokes he’s picking Julia Louis-Dreyfus as running mate Wall Street Journal’s editorial board blasts Trump immigration move as ‘a political distraction’ The coronavirus pandemic is a wakeup call for a healthier planet House panel unveils rules changes to allow remote voting, hearings Lululemon apologizes, fires art director for ‘Bat Fried Rice’ shirt Top general: Air Force preparing for coronavirus to be cyclical Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update Fighting fraud in the CARES Act — Rebuild the ‘ROC’ Rising: April 22, 2020 CBS’s Gayle King to host live call-in radio show on coronavirus Biden attacks on Trump coronavirus response to range from ‘coverup’ to ‘chaos’ Kroger to require employees to wear masks, CEO says Watch live: Pompeo holds press briefing at State Department Watch live: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update ‘Reopen Wisconsin’ organizers say protest will go on without permit Colorado governor announces certain businesses can reopen this week Report: Banks earned more than $10 billion in fees processing small-business loans Watch live: President Trump, first lady participate in tree planting ceremony Biden’s health plan falls short — here’s how to fix that Jay Inslee endorses Biden after conversations on climate change Connecticut reaches deal to increase coronavirus testing by 80 percent Record number of Americans say it’s likely they’ll lose their job within a year as coronavirus grips economy: poll UN warns coronavirus could cause global famines of ‘biblical proportions’ Nobel-winner Stiglitz: Poor coronavirus response leaves US on course toward another Great Depression Stocks rise as oil prices rebound from historic lows China warns citizens against traveling abroad as imported infections return Biden to announce VP selection panel by May 1 Florida coordinating reopening with five southern states This is prime time to increase the federal gasoline tax California urges priority coronavirus testing for asymptomatic people in high-risk settings Tyson Foods closes Iowa pork plant indefinitely after coronavirus outbreak FDA commissioner: At-home coronavirus test as accurate as one done in doctor’s office Free-flowing rivers help ecosystems, wildlife, people and the economy Vice Media pushes back on WSJ report of plan for ‘substantial layoffs’ Trump says US will ‘shoot down and destroy’ any Iranian boats harassing American ships Americans’ concerns about hospital capacity dip: poll Cuomo says New York regions will reopen businesses separately ‘COVID toes’: Lesions on patients’ feet, toes linked to coronavirus Democrats won’t allow a good crisis to go to waste — and neither will Trump Poll: Americans divided on whether coronavirus situation is improving or worsening Earth Day at 50: Galloping global pandemic, lumbering climate crisis China labels Missouri lawsuit over coronavirus outbreak ‘very absurd’ Atlanta mayor urges residents to stay at home as governor reopens state: ‘Look at the science’ First American coronavirus deaths took place weeks before initially thought How to better prepare us for the next pandemic Trump says he will sign executive order halting immigration on Wednesday Webb: Surviving and thriving under quarantine COVID-19 lessons for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate sends $483 billion coronavirus package to House Dentists want coronavirus testing kits before reopening Battle heats up for phase-four coronavirus relief bill Five threats to US food supply chains Trump seizes on economic crisis to push green card ban Virtual army rising up to protect health care groups from hackers Liberal group backs challenger to Engel in Democratic primary