The Hill Articles: April 24, 2020

Biden vows to recognize Armenian genocide if elected president House Democrats: FDA not doing enough to regulate antibody tests San Francisco mayor says city’s PPE orders have been diverted, confiscated: It ‘blows my mind’ Las Vegas mayor says ‘desert heat’ will slow coronavirus, put city ‘at the forefront’ of openings DOJ gives Flynn’s attorneys documents uncovered in review Kentucky governor vetoes bill restricting abortions amid coronavirus pandemic: ‘I’m just not doing divisive issues right now’ Protesters lay body bags outside Trump hotel to condemn COVID-19 response Nadler presses Barr over Trump using emergency powers during pandemic China dispatched team to North Korea to advise on Kim Jong Un: report We can’t let our nation’s foster youth age out of the system The perils of incrementalism On The Money: Trump signs $484B coronavirus relief package | CBO projects 39.6 percent quarterly GDP drop, $3.7T deficit | IRS says it issued $158B in coronavirus payments through April 17 Hong Kong and Taiwan face rising dangers from China Fox’s Cavuto calls Trump’s remarks on disinfectant ‘unsettling’ White House stages short briefing after outcry over disinfectant remarks What comes next for public schooling Muslims celebrate Ramadan by donating blood during coronavirus pandemic Overnight Health Care: Coronavirus spreads to Trump country | Disinfectant remarks draw blowback | FDA issues warning about drugs touted by Trump Poll: 69 percent of voters support Medicare for All Trump to scale back coronavirus press conferences after disinfectant comment: report Supreme Court denies motion to block Trump ‘public charge’ rule during pandemic Protect the next Wuhan whistleblower Mississippi and Tennessee to loosen coronavirus restrictions Monday Supreme Court decision will still allow for water pollution, but possibly less Overnight Defense: Navy recommends reinstating Crozier | Virus outbreak on US destroyer | Troops sue Pentagon to become naturalized citizens HHS employee arrested after bringing gun to work: report Using the coronavirus to keep out immigrants will hurt the economy Thousands gather without social distancing to protest Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order Stacey Abrams makes case for VP: ‘I would put my capacity to win an election’ against anyone else’s Hillicon Valley: Tech giants poised to weather coronavirus damage | Record Facebook-FTC deal approved | Bipartisan 5G bill introduced The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden and the DNC set joint fundraising agreement Sick of winning Hogan announces plan to eventually reopen Maryland New report: Coronavirus lingers in patient’s eyes days after it leaves nose OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump criticizes banks withholding funds from certain fossil fuel projects | Treasury considers lending program for oil producers| White House uses Arbor Day to renew push for 1 trillion trees initiative DOJ will appeal ruling over sealed Mueller materials to Supreme Court Avenatti released from jail for 90 days due to coronavirus pandemic Why do Democrats want to save Iran’s theocracy? NPR reporter discusses story on Bloomberg and China Ocasio-Cortez, Schiff team up to boost youth voter turnout Twelve things you need to know today about the coronavirus crisis What America’s Thinking: April 24, 2020 Trump criticizes banks withholding funds from certain fossil fuel projects Willie Nelson to auction off signed face masks to fund more mask-making New York lawmakers move to combat security, disinformation threats to mail-in voting Some large cities double down as governors ease coronavirus restrictions Assisted living communities: The forgotten frontline Stephen Miller indicates immigration pause will be long term: report Pelosi: ‘Really dangerous’ to privatize the Post Office NFL says digital draft set viewership record Coronavirus spreads to Trump country Kobach lashes out at state GOP over effort to narrow Senate field: Grassroots ‘should be outraged’ California announces massive meal delivery program for seniors Trusted research can guide equity-focused policies addressing COVID-19 Former Sanders aide discusses push for investigation into Amazon Death row inmates ask appeals court to rehear challenge to executions World leaders launch multibillion-dollar coronavirus relief fund LGBTQ+ youth break their silence during coronavirus pandemic Trump pledges support for Postal Service after threatening its funding Pelosi blasts Trump’s remarks about heat, light, disinfectant Federal watchdog finds cybersecurity vulnerabilities in FCC systems State and local governments are going broke Facebook launches Zoom competitor Navy recommends reinstating Crozier as captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt: report The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: U.S. reaches grim milestone of 50,000 deaths; UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba says COVID-19 crisis creates opportunity with Iran Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Yousef Al Otaiba Florida tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths as the state prepares to open beaches White House uses Arbor Day to renew push for 1 trillion trees initiative Watch live: White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing Train workers now — and upgrade infrastructure — for the post-pandemic digital future Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus update Melania Trump sends care packages to hospitals in 10 states Maryland emergency hotline receives more than 100 calls about disinfectant after Trump comments As Latinx communities buckle under the coronavirus pandemic, short-term solutions are possible GOP senators: Tie WHO funding to cooperation with congressional probe Potential Biden running mates to take part in gun control panel Smithfield Foods sued over Missouri plant conditions Cuomo orders postage-paid absentee ballot applications to be sent to all New York voters Georgia records 635 new cases, 20 more deaths as some businesses reopen Local government layoffs endanger economic recovery Top Democrats call on Pentagon to review border wall contract What we know about seasonality and future waves of coronavirus Pelosi: November elections ‘must’ go on as scheduled Arizona has worst day of confirmed coronavirus cases yet New Hampshire’s GOP governor slams McConnell over suggestion states declare bankruptcy: ‘Ridiculous’ IRS says it issued $158 billion in coronavirus payments through April 17 Pence says 16 states have submitted plans to roll back coronavirus restrictions Returning to business after COVID-19 CBO projects 39.6 percent quarterly GDP drop, $3.7T deficit Democrats roll out national plan to reopen America Fox News medical contributor knocks Trump injection remarks: ‘President is not a physician’ Lawmakers introduce legislation to boost American 5G efforts Federal judge approves $5 billion Facebook-FTC settlement over Cambridge Analytica Get COVID-19 aid out now — worry about fraud later Watchdog group files ethics complaint against Rep. Shalala Atlanta mayor: Racist text ‘saddened me that in 2020 this is what we’re still facing’ Trump says remarks about heat, light, disinfectant were sarcastic World leaders kick off initiative to fight coronavirus without US A pandemic power of the presidency Disney casts its first black live-action prince in upcoming movie Cuomo to sign executive order sending absentee ballot applications to all registered NY voters Yearlong Arctic mission to study climate change takes three-week pause due to pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the mental health of Latinx communities Cuomo jabs at McConnell over state bankruptcy: ‘I dare you to do that’ Navy: 18 sailors aboard USS Kidd test positive for coronavirus Meghan McCain indicates she’ll vote for Biden: ‘Politics is personal’ Trump signs $484 billion coronavirus relief package The Hill’s 12:30 Report: White House slams media amid disinfectant firestorm Airport security in a post-COVID-19 world Treasury considers lending program for oil producers Democratic senators urge IRS to strengthen fraud protections Two more transgender women were killed in Puerto Rico More than 6 percent of US mortgages in forbearance: analysis Canadian nurse stopped at US border with 153 pounds of marijuana Don’t let the pandemic change into a crisis of self-governance Biden campaign, Democratic National Committee set joint fundraising agreement DeVos expands Second Chance Pell experiment, invites 67 schools to join program Trump administration to allow small casinos to apply for coronavirus relief loans Truckers face coronavirus checkpoints and widespread disruption Schumer on Trump briefing: We have a ‘quack medicine salesman’ on TV Anti-malaria drugs touted by Trump trigger FDA warning over heart risks Human rights lessons of the pandemic Texas attorney general sues egg company for price gouging amid coronavirus US coronavirus fatalities hit 50,000 today — and WHO chief says ‘worst is yet ahead of us’ Hillary Clinton: ‘Please don’t poison yourself because Donald Trump thinks it could be a good idea’ Federal judge dismisses Jussie Smollett’s malicious prosecution lawsuit US hits grim milestone: 50,000 coronavirus deaths Trump says he might extend social distancing guidance into the summer — or beyond Non-citizen US troops sue Pentagon over slowed naturalization process The danger of disinformation in a time of crisis Las Vegas airport sees more than 2M passenger decline in March amid coronavirus fallout Eminem sends pasta to Detroit health care workers treating coronavirus Flight attendants urge feds to limit leisure travel due to coronavirus The response to school violence is a major concern for teachers Rising: April 24, 2020 Progressive groups call on Biden to remove Summers as economic adviser Fundraising effort to provide 50,000 Detroit students with laptops, free internet Whitmer extends Michigan’s stay-at-home order until May 15 White House says media took Trump remarks on coronavirus treatments ‘out of context’ Coronavirus is now the leading cause of death in LA County Watch live: NY Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update Trump remarks on injecting disinfectants draw blowback from doctors Democrats grapple with how to hold state conventions amid pandemic Norwegian Cruise Line suspends trips through end of June Foster care system needs fresh ideas, not more money UPS worker in Vermont says she was fired after expressing coronavirus protection concerns Africa behind in global race for medical equipment as it braces for coronavirus surge Uber pledges 50,000 free rides to domestic abuse victims Beyoncé donates $6 million to mental health relief amid coronavirus pandemic More than 30 Amazon workers in New York warehouse test positive for coronavirus: report How autocrats are using coronavirus to grab more power Four-month-old daughter of NYC firefighter dies of coronavirus, family says How do we go back to work? One hospital’s procedures show the way Biden has slim lead over Trump in Florida in new Fox News poll Beyoncé, Twitter CEO to partner to donate $6 million to coronavirus relief Europe after the plague Jill Biden says Michelle Obama would be ‘wonderful’ as vice president NASA develops ventilator prototype in just 37 days Google makes heavy cuts to marketing budgets, begins hiring freezes The rising cost of religious freedom in Vietnam Lysol maker issues warning against injections of disinfectant after Trump comments People want wildlife markets to close — governments should listen Biden predicts Trump will try to delay November election Why we need to suspend K-12 testing for next school year now The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – House clears virus package; Trump breaks with Fauci Republicans sharply divided over timeline for reopening economy Tech giants poised to weather coronavirus storm better than most Beer sales start to dry up as public venues keep doors closed Biden builds early lead in battleground states Controversial idea to speed coronavirus vaccine gains ground Coronavirus lawsuits against China face uphill battle