The Hill Articles: April 23, 2020

Most Floridians don’t want state to reopen yet, despite push from governor: poll Trump mulls tying USPS changes to emergency coronavirus loan: report Romney, Sinema request CDC develop real-time reporting method: US is ‘behind the curve’ Judge says California law requiring background checks to purchase ammo violates the Second Amendment Rep. Katie Porter: Congress should be ‘leading by example’ and allowing remote voting Parks and Rec cast to host special reunion raising funds for COVID-19 relief New Mexico governor extends stay-at-home order: ‘We’re not ready to ease up’ California sees deadliest day since beginning of coronavirus outbreak Fix the gaping hole in whistleblower protections: Public health and patient safety Harvard and Johns Hopkins: here’s how to reopen the US from the coronavirus lockdowns Oklahoma to allow some businesses to reopen Friday Are you relieved to be in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? You’re not the only one. Coronavirus culture war over reopening economy hits Capitol Hill Protesters gather in front of Michigan governor’s house to call on her to reopen the state Slow science is better science GOP senator: ‘We’re way behind’ on coronavirus testing Trump hits CNN and Washington Post reporters as ‘fake news’ during briefing Trump suggests using light, heat as coronavirus treatment Challenge China and the WHO—but not while the pandemic rages Overnight Health Care: Fauci says US needs to ‘significantly ramp up’ testing | Nearly 3 million New Yorkers may have virus antibodies | Trump escalates WHO fight Trump: ‘I wasn’t happy with Brian Kemp’ over Georgia reopening Overnight Defense: Navy tests entire crew of Roosevelt | House passes coronavirus relief package | Coronavirus public health emergency in East Africa Thousands of Americans will face food insecurity, unless we act now Trump says he disagrees with Fauci on testing capabilities On The Trail: Trump’s demands for loyalty extend to scientists The five lawmakers who voted against $484B in coronavirus relief Actor John Cho: ‘Stand up for your fellow Americans’ amid racism over the coronavirus pandemic Georgia Democrat retracts resignation: ‘I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission’ What you need to know today on the coronavirus: House passes huge funding bill To restore the economy, we must fix America’s technology gaps The Hill’s Campaign Report: States divided over when to reopen amid pandemic On The Money: House passes $484B relief package | McConnell sparks backlash with state bankruptcy remarks | 4.4M more people file jobless claims California lawmakers press governor for details on $1B mask deal Hillicon Valley: Amazon reportedly used seller data to create competing products | Voting machine companies under pressure over sanitization | Democrat proposes merger ban during pandemic Hitting risky business investments is not the smart way to tax millionaires Schumer predicts McConnell will walk back ‘out of mainstream’ remarks on state bankruptcy OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Supreme Court hands environmentalists a win in water pollution case | Trump officials pitch nuclear plan | Dems ask EPA for briefing on controversial memo Union leader asks Pelosi, Schumer to spike ‘surprise’ billing legislation McConnell sparks bipartisan backlash with state bankruptcy remarks Top US general for Horn of Africa declares public healthy emergency over coronavirus Sarah Sanders trades barbs with Ocasio-Cortez over returning to work House passes $484B coronavirus relief package Poll: 62 percent of 18-34-year-olds support Sanders’ endorsement of Biden Export bans on medical supplies can be lethal Recovered coronavirus patients in China are testing positive weeks later: new report Georgia governor faces growing pressure, but shows no signs of reversal Senate Democrats call for USAID to join coronavirus task force Hip-hop artist Fred the Godson dies of coronavirus at 35 Ruth’s Chris Steak House to repay $20 million SBA loan Ex-Sanders campaign official Nina Turner: If Democrats want to defeat Trump they need more ‘excitement’ ‘PHARMA’ author explains the lobbying happening amid the coronavirus pandemic EPA is abandoning those suffering from toxic PFAS pollution Lawyers accuse Trump officials of ‘demonstrably false statements’ against ousted vaccine expert Ex-Sanders campaign aide Nina Turner on why ideology is more important than race for Biden VP pick 70 percent of hotel employees have been laid off or furloughed What America’s Thinking: April 23, 2020 House votes to create select committee to oversee coronavirus response Poll: 60 percent of Americans think Trump should listen more to health experts Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans are prioritizing big chains in coronavirus relief  New spokesman at HHS made offensive comments about Chinese people in since-deleted tweets Senators address the ‘devastation’ farmers face during coronavirus pandemic Big banks cannot shut out small businesses from Paycheck Protection Program Hard-line immigration groups blast Trump order for not going further Hogan pans McConnell support for states to declare bankruptcy: ‘I think he will regret it’ Barr calls for investigations into landlords demanding sexual favors in place of rent Pence to Limbaugh: Coronavirus crisis could largely be ‘behind us’ by early June Stocks close flat after reports show COVID-19 treatment ineffective Maryland governor says state will reopen businesses based on risk level Oversight Democrats ask EPA for briefing on controversial compliance memo Germany’s Lufthansa says it will run out of cash within weeks without help Pandemics and the survival of the fittest Minnesota closes schools for the rest of the academic year Trump escalates WHO fight by redirecting funds to other groups Ex-Trump official Sondland’s hotel chain gets loan through small-business relief package House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats call on Trump to resume WHO funding Fauci: US needs to ‘significantly ramp up’ testing Patients injected in Europe’s first human trial for COVID-19 vaccine: report Coronavirus has mutated into more than 30 strains, study finds Are nursing home residents expendable? The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Pfizer’s Mikael Dolsten says vaccine development timeline being cut in half; House poised to pass $484 billion relief package Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Pfizer’s Mikael Dolsten Fed to reveal borrowers from businesses, government coronavirus lending programs Addressing the crisis in long-term care facilities Watch live: Members of the coronavirus task force hold a press briefing Toomey offers plan for reopening Pennsylvania economy Rolling Stones release new song ‘Living in a Ghost Town’ amid pandemic Senate Democrats revive 2017 bill to expand SNAP benefits  Inequities in COVID-19 are tragic but preventable CDC to give $631 million to help states and jurisdictions fight coronavirus NBC’s Kristen Welker dodges falling cameras, gets props from Philadelphia Eagles Treasury warns large companies against applying for coronavirus loan program New study finds few cases of outdoor transmission of coronavirus in China America’s younger generations will build a better future out of the coronavirus crisis CDC makes recommendations to South Dakota pork plant, working on nationwide plan Meghan McCain rips Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s past coronavirus comments: ‘I don’t need to co-host with her again’ Watch live: California Gov. Newsom holds coronavirus briefing Industry certifications can stimulate demand needed to reopen economy When will it be safe for your state to reopen during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic? Maxine Waters dedicates legislation to sister dying of coronavirus Top House Democrat calls for investigation of HHS vaccine chief’s reassignment Ocasio-Cortez: GOP governors ‘sending vulnerable workers to die’ Democrats wreaked havoc in Wisconsin’s elections — now they’ve set their sights on Nevada Supermarket chain buying excess farm produce to donate to food banks Warren, Levin roll out plan for coronavirus ‘containment corps’ DC, Maryland and Virginia leaders urge Trump officials to extend telework for federal employees Las Vegas workers say they don’t want to be test subjects ‘in a petri dish’ after Mayor Goodman’s controversial CNN interview Who gets care in a pandemic? Assuring human rights is part of preparedness Connecticut city testing drone that detects fevers, coughs DeVos: Drops in history, geography scores ‘stark and inexcusable’ Veterinary telemedicine skyrockets during coronavirus pandemic Top antitrust Democrat proposes merger ban amid pandemic Cuomo slams McConnell: States declaring bankruptcy is ‘one of the really dumb ideas of all time’ US announces new funding for Greenland in push for stronger Arctic presence 92 percent of inmates tested for COVID-19 at Indiana prison receive positive results Civil rights leaders warn early reopening during the coronavirus pandemic could cost black lives Gap warns it may run out of money to run its business within a year NY releases figures estimating 14 percent in state, 20 percent in NYC have had COVID-19 CNBC’s Cramer: White House coronavirus task force briefings ‘unwatchable’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: House returns to DC for coronavirus relief Voting machine manufacturers pushed to provide ways to sanitize products Sushi chain returning small-business loan after criticism Navy says entire USS Theodore Roosevelt crew has been tested for coronavirus Trump officials pitch nuclear plan that would bolster struggling uranium industry Amazon used data from its sellers to create competing products: report WHO warns against closing immunization services during coronavirus pandemic New York City health commissioner: Confirmed coronavirus cases just ‘tip of the iceberg’ Michigan governor: May be appropriate to open businesses that ‘pose very little risk’ China to donate additional $30M to WHO following US halt in funding Oregon Gov. Brown to lift restrictions for non-urgent medical procedures The rent is due — we need emergency rental assistance from Congress now Whitmer: ‘Incredibly irresponsible’ for McConnell to let states declare bankruptcy Hispanic Caucus pushes McConnell on ‘Dreamer’ bill HHS secretary faces criticism over naming aide with little public health experience to lead COVID-19 response House Democrats press EPA on clean air in minority communities Elizabeth Warren’s older brother dies due to coronavirus Infectious disease expert: Newly discovered cases mean coronavirus is ‘going to be around a long time’ Yes, you have the right to protest, but you may still be wrong to do it Irish airline CEO says planes won’t fly using ‘idiotic’ social distancing guidelines Celebrities, prominent Native Americans urge community to stay home Navajo Nation joins lawsuit against US for ‘fair share’ of coronavirus funding Elizabeth Warren’s oldest brother dies of coronavirus in Oklahoma CNN teams with Sesame Street for ‘ABC’s of COVID-19’ town hall Georgia state Democrats urge Kemp not to reopen businesses yet Supreme Court hands environmentalists a win in water pollution case European countries exclude companies registered in offshore tax havens from coronavirus stimulus Whitmer says she’ll support Biden ‘any way that I can be helpful’ when asked about spot on ticket EXCLUSIVE: Voters in swing states trust governors over Trump on reopening economy, poll finds Ocasio-Cortez names her top five rappers of all time in livestream with Fat Joe Africa sees 43 percent jump in coronavirus cases in last week News media stoke Gov. Cuomo narrative as counter to Trump Rising: April 23, 2020 Vaccine rates drop as parents skip checkups Biden holds wide lead over Trump in New Jersey: poll Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Democrats introduce bill to include cannabis businesses in coronavirus relief Doug Collins backs Trump’s criticism of Georgia governor over reopening Democrats urge Treasury to ensure Social Security recipients quickly receive full coronavirus rebates Language barriers can mean life or death in fight against coronavirus China’s bold behavior borders on aggression and must be checked Can COVID-19 open the door to peace-building in Syria? At least 6 dead as storms, tornado hit several states 4 more tigers and 3 lions test positive for coronavirus at Bronx zoo Nearly 2,000 VA health care workers have been diagnosed with coronavirus: report Poll: 8 in 10 say they support strict shelter-in-place measures Merkel: We are still at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic Stocks inch up as 5-week jobless claims top 24 million Dueling COVID-19 blame narratives deepen US-China rift Ocasio-Cortez says she will vote for Biden in November About a quarter of coronavirus patients put on ventilators in NY health system died, study says Montana to reopen churches, some businesses NFL draft to be carried by three networks, promises to be most-wagered in history Australia calls on G-20 countries to review wet markets Trump taps retired general, Fox commentator for key Pentagon position: report Infrastructure investments have never been so good Majority of Florida voters say the state should not reopen by end of April: poll Key coronavirus tracker Johns Hopkins University expecting layoffs, furloughs Judge says Ohio prison is fighting a ‘losing battle’ to coronavirus, orders inmates’ release, transfer Where is Big Data when we need it most? Stacey Abrams: Kemp not doing enough to protect low-income workers in Georgia Trust highest in governors to make best economic decisions: poll 4.4 million more people filed for weekly unemployment claims Cuomo’s brush with stardom will fade — and rightly so Obama: Still no ‘coherent national’ coronavirus plan in US Large majority of coronavirus patients on ventilators in major NY health system died, researchers say Could the coronavirus create a new civic spirit in America? Coronavirus spread undetected before testing showed public health problem, researchers say Revolutionary Guards commander warns US ships will be destroyed if they threaten Iran’s security WHO: As many as half of European coronavirus deaths came from nursing homes NJ, NY governors blast McConnell for pushing ‘bankruptcy route’ for states: ‘Repugnant’ China could have had 4 times number of reported coronavirus cases: study The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – House set to pass $483B COVID bill; Lawmakers jockey over next package Pandemic sparks concerns about surging STD, HIV rates Poultry industry struggles with plunging sales, coronavirus deaths The Memo: Trump shores up base amid crisis GOP sounds alarm bell over coronavirus-fueled debt 5 things to know about the latest coronavirus relief bill