The Hill Articles: April 25, 2020

WaPo sues State Department for access to diplomatic cables regarding coronavirus First known US coronavirus death caused by massive cardiac event Andy Cohen says he was unable to donate plasma because he is a gay man WH officials discuss HHS secretary replacement following criticism of pandemic response: WSJ Pentagon leaders at impasse about next steps for Capt. Brett Crozier: report Maryland reports 74 deaths from coronavirus, its largest one-day total yet Coronavirus detected on air pollution particles: report We need a better understanding of the human costs of our containment efforts for COVID-19 EU report on Chinese, Russian coronavirus disinformation watered down after pressure from Beijing: reports Trump forgoes WH press briefing for the first time since Easter weekend The ‘voter fraud’ fraud Immigrants raise alarm over ‘cruel’ exclusion from coronavirus medical aid Does the country need a coronavirus testing czar? Not really France Prime Minister to lay out plan to ease lockdown Tuesday Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson donate blood for coronavirus vaccine The Memo: Bully pulpit may be backfiring for Trump What can health care providers in poor countries do about COVID-19? Ninety-six percent of inmates in four state prisons who tested positive for coronavirus were asymptomatic: report Sanders outlines steps on health care for Biden Front-line workers can continue to get free coffee at Starbucks through end of May Global death toll from coronavirus reaches over 200,000 COVID-19: The week that was in Congress Sunday shows preview: Leaders weigh in as some states reopen economies; Biden deliberates a running mate Cuomo to expand testing in NY to 40K people daily Trump, Putin issue joint commemorative statement, triggering concerns from government officials Avoiding a COVID-created global hunger crisis Schiff sees ‘profound and disturbing echo’ of impeachment in Trump’s coronavirus response Trump campaign pans coronavirus panel as ‘third WITCH HUNT in THREE YEARS’ China eases export restrictions on some medical equipment Coronavirus outbreaks triggers call for more protections for meat plant workers Taxes, COVID-19 and nuclear weapons funding — our nation’s priorities US airlines get another $9.5 billion in federal payroll support Bill Gates: ‘Impossible to overstate the pain’ people will feel for years ahead due to coronavirus IRS announces deadline for SSI, VA recipients to quickly get stimulus payments for children COVID-19 is a stress test for the WHO Michigan state senator apologizes for wearing face mask that resembles Confederate flag McConnell state bankruptcy remarks raise constitutional questions Poll: Trump has 5-point lead over Biden in Texas COVID-19: Time to reexamine the Orphan Drug Act and find an alternative Cuomo: Hospitalizations in New York continue to decline Watch live: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update Another friendship lost over Trump Trump adds Africa to growing list of areas US sending ventilators Democrats offer bill to undo business tax provisions in coronavirus law Israel has lots at stake with annexation Markets dismiss pandemic fears in bold bet on quick recovery Pandemics and politics: Lessons from the HIV/AIDS crisis Lawsuit filed against Trump over stimulus checks denied to those married to immigrants Brazilian medical officials warn of hospital overload as coronavirus cases mount Trump shares CDC guidance warning against improper use of household cleaners CDC adds six more symptoms for coronavirus Maher presses Pelosi on coronavirus spending: ‘Funny money’ may collapse economy into depression NY man becomes first charged under Defense Production Act for alleged price gouging of protective gear Joe Biden fuels election conspiracy theory while the media keeps quiet Several states starting to reopen this weekend Pompeo condemns Iran’s launch of military satellite Are liquor stores really essential? VA under fire as coronavirus infections among veterans, staff surge Suggestions for tele-mental health resources for coping with COVID-19 Trump commencement speech bringing 1,000 cadets back to West Point India reopens neighborhood stores in easing of lockdown WHO says there’s ‘no evidence’ recovered coronavirus patients won’t get reinfected How Americans can prepare for black swan events This pause in our lives can lead to reflection and greater fulfillment China emerges as new flashpoint in 2020 campaign Trump coronavirus briefings put health officials in bind