The Hill Articles: April 28, 2020

House Republican calls for investigation into China and WHO’s handling of coronavirus Meat and poultry industry groups applaud Trump for keeping processing plants open FBI releases documents showing Roger Stone, Julian Assange communications Police disperse crowd after scores turn out for funeral of rabbi in New York Approval for Trump’s handling of coronavirus drops 10 points: poll Coronavirus death toll in US now exceeds that of Vietnam War Trump uses Defense Production Act to order meat processing plants to stay open Yang sues over New York canceling Democratic presidential primary Alaska school board removes ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ from curriculum over ‘controversial’ content Amash launches exploratory committee for Libertarian presidential run Trump suggests coronavirus funding for states could be tied to sanctuary city policies Democrat Kweisi Mfume wins special election to replace Cummings IRS gets coronavirus payments out quickly but imperfectly SBA stumbles with second round of emergency loans New York presidential primary cancellation sparks progressive fury Florida tells 260K people denied coronavirus unemployment benefits due to mix-up to reapply Biden wins Ohio primary Five things to know about where the US stands on COVID-19 tests In Colorado, it’s a progressive governor starting to reopen Oprah to speak at virtual graduation ceremony hosted by Facebook Cruz to introduce bill blocking DOD help for studios that accommodate Chinese censors McConnell draws ‘red line’ on coronavirus bill: It won’t pass without ‘liability protection’ Axios returns small business loan ‘Phase one’ and sports arenas don’t mix Overnight Health Care: US surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases | Trump says ‘worst days’ of coronavirus are ‘behind us’ | Pence flouts Mayo Clinic policy by not wearing face covering Hillicon Valley: Republican senator calls for investigation into Amazon | Warren, Ocasio-Cortez propose big merger freeze during pandemic | Delaware to allow disabled voters to vote online in primary America’s territories are not forgotten House reverses, but Senate to return despite COVID threat On The Money: White House mulling additional stimulus checks | House delay raises questions about coronavirus relief | Small business program may be near exhaustion Peace Corps, AmeriCorps volunteers eligible for stimulus unemployment benefits, Labor says Could ICE detention centers be the next coronavirus hotbed? The Memo: Will Clinton’s endorsement help Biden? Academy makes streamed films eligible for Oscars amid pandemic More than 150 groups write in opposition to EPA coronavirus compliance policy New report finds coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford appears to be effective in monkeys COVID-19 going forward — a US perspective Gillibrand addresses Reade allegations: ‘I stand by Vice President Biden’ Teachers eye strikes, protests if schools reopen without safety measures Overnight Defense: Pentagon shift money to fill holes caused by border wall funding | Navy, Air Force flyovers begin | Lawmakers pledge to pass defense bill this year South Dakota governor says Smithfield meat plant could reopen ‘in a matter of days’ Yahoo News reporter apologizes to Trump after asking question with inaccurate statistic Poll: 67 percent of voters support voting exclusively by mail in 2020 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA’s independent science board says ‘secret science’ proposal may ‘reduce scientific integrity’ | Court blocks funding to corporations vying for tribal stimulus | House probe: Energy regulators almost always side with gas pipelines Thousands of parents push Twitter to take steps to prevent ‘Zoombombings’ Fauci says US will have needed tests by end of May, beginning of June Congress must now address this international coronavirus threat 10 things to know about coronavirus for today Democratic Senate campaign committee books $30M in fall TV ads July 4 fireworks to return to Mount Rushmore this year despite coronavirus What we know now about pets and the coronavirus Pelosi mocks Trump: Ice cream in my freezer better than Lysol in your lungs EPA’s independent science board says ‘secret science’ proposal may ‘reduce scientific integrity’ Replenished small business program could be exhausted by next week Mnuchin says heirs should return coronavirus payments sent to the deceased Economic recovery and minimum wages McConnell: Infrastructure will not be in next coronavirus relief bill State Department repatriates 300 people from Cuba Trump says ‘worst days’ of coronavirus are ‘behind us’ Ohio Democrat Kate Schroder wins primary to challenge Steve Chabot Theater companies in Texas say they won’t be opening this week despite governor lifting restrictions Rod Blagojevich praises Trump’s coronavirus response: He’s saved ‘millions of lives’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Hillary Clinton endorses Biden What America’s Thinking: April 28, 2020 As slaughterhouse workers get sick, where are the food regulators? Pence defends not wearing face mask during Mayo Clinic visit Coronavirus could be tied to rare illness in children, UK doctors say US Capitol extends visitor restrictions until mid-May California governor suggests starting next school year in July Pentagon shifts money from overseas projects to fill hole caused by border wall funding Kentucky attorney general calls governor’s travel restrictions unconstitutional Sports and coronavirus: Where professional leagues stand amid the pandemic The public gets innovative during the coronavirus pandemic Calif. hospital system implements pay cuts, furloughs for 14,000 workers amid pandemic Spanish prime minister announces plan to transition to ‘new normal’ Major electric company sets goal for net-zero emissions by 2050 New survey finds significant percentage of those with coronavirus symptoms say they will avoid medical treatment because of cost Don’t expect a quick return to elective surgeries delayed by the virus Edelman: Social media is deeply distrusted right now because there is so much fake news NTSB faults company, Coast Guard in fatal duck boat sinking in 2018 Two men in Georgia drank disinfectants in efforts to prevent COVID-19, officials say Edelman: ‘Business has to step into the void left by lack of quality information’ Some school districts are planning to end the year early due to the coronavirus pandemic South Dakota company organizes parade thanking governor for handling of coronavirus crisis More resources for the Legal Services Corporation are needed as the pandemic continues Democratic lawmaker knocks Stacey Abrams: ‘Inappropriate’ to lobby for Biden’s VP Delaware to allow voters with disabilities to vote online in primary: report Michael Moore: Mother Nature sending warning, people to ‘time-out rooms’ with pandemic Michael Moore says environmentalists ‘might be on the wrong path here because we’re not winning this battle’ The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Richard Edelman says business has to step in the COVID-19 void left by politicized media and episodic government; US reaches 1 million COVID-19 cases Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Richard Edelman Michael Moore on consumer economy’s environmental impact: ‘Growth is really the death of us’ ‘GMA’ reporter accidentally reveals he’s not wearing pants, calls it ‘hilariously mortifying’ Now is the time to strengthen Social Security — not tamper with funding House Armed Services leaders pledge to pass defense bill ‘this year’ Schumer ramps up offensive on lack of GOP oversight of Trump’s coronavirus response Elite group of scientists and billionaires are working together to fight the coronavirus pandemic Pence flouts Mayo Clinic policy by not wearing face covering Business Insider reporter discusses interview of Tara Reade’s former neighbor Targeted public lands investments can help stimulate economic recovery New Orleans sees zero coronavirus deaths for first time in 37 days There are now more than 1 million coronavirus cases in the US Delaware county analyzing sewers to track coronavirus infections Sanders allies launch super PAC to rally progressives behind Biden US surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases FDA: Don’t drink hand sanitizers ‘Overwhelming majority’ faced delays in receiving March unemployment benefits: study Immigration suspension: All hat and no cattle? House probe: Energy regulators almost always side with gas pipeline companies Amazon, Walmart, FedEx workers plan walkout on Friday: report Majority of Americans support mail-in voting for presidential election, poll says States tell workers they’ll lose unemployment benefits if they refuse to return to jobs Groups threaten suit as Interior repeatedly fills top posts with ‘temporary’ leaders Watch live: Biden appears on women’s town hall State bankruptcy is irrelevant to COVID-19 — and bailouts aren’t the answer Alabama to partially reopen despite rising coronavirus cases Appeals court grills Trump administration over McGahn case Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus updates Klobuchar: Coronavirus cure comments ‘opposite’ of what Trump should do Supreme Court unveils conference call protocol ahead of May arguments Trump to sign order compelling meat plants to stay open during pandemic Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden Nation’s largest mall owner to reopen 49 locations this week Trump says he’s in touch with airlines about testing international travelers Kentucky governor apologizes after accusing resident named Tupac Shakur of unemployment prank Marvel, DC honor essential coronavirus workers on National Superhero Day Congress must make sure eviction bans will not lead to housing crisis Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on the Paycheck Protection Program Biden says he would return to Obama-era relations with Cuba AFL-CIO calls on Labor Department to ramp up protections for workers amid pandemic Court weighs Democrats’ challenge to Trump wall funding Hospitals, US Chamber call on Congress to protect health coverage in next package Jails and prisons are some of the biggest coronavirus hotspots in the country Poll: Americans want a vaccine before return to sporting events, movie theaters The Hill’s 12:30 Report: States grapple with reopening COVID-19 pandemic shows we must rebuild our national emergency supply chain Adviser says White House is studying additional stimulus checks Federal court blocks funding to corporations vying for tribal stimulus These states have partially reopened after coronavirus shutdown ‘Scandal’ actors sponsor meals for Chicago community hospital Mnuchin: Small business coronavirus loans above $2M will be audited Afghans and Americans both deserve better Afghan leadership How comfortable are you with returning to your life before coronavirus? New spray-on coating can protect surfaces from coronavirus for 90 days, researchers say UN warns 6 months of coronavirus lockdowns could lead to 31M cases of domestic violence House Democrats’ bill would waive prescription copays for military personnel, families NY Times responds to Hannity demand for retraction, apology: ‘Our answer is no’ Fauci: Brad Pitt is a classy guy Lawmakers push for inclusion of ‘forever chemical’ regulation in future stimulus bill Increases in violence against women expected during coronavirus pandemic Former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake says he will not vote for Trump Belgian potato glut leads to calls to eat fries twice a week De Blasio says NY schools dropping traditional grades for some students As slaughterhouses shut down across the country, animals are at risk of on farm mass slaughter Trump voices support for Diamond and Silk after Fox News reportedly parts ways with duo House reverses plan, will not return to Washington next week Watch live: Pence participates in roundtable with Mayo Clinic employees Exclusive: Senate Banking Committee to take action on embattled Fed nominee Judy Shelton next week Conservative Republicans say COVID spending must consider growing debt House Democrat unveils bill requiring coronavirus materials to be translated into multiple languages Watch Live: Trump, DeSantis hold news conference at White House Let’s stop asking ‘When are we going back to the office?’ Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over NYC, Philadelphia, parts of NJ to honor health care workers Sweden closes last coal plant two years ahead of schedule Warren, Ocasio-Cortez to propose big merger freeze amid pandemic Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Judge rejects request to suspend immigration court hearings amid coronavirus outbreak While Congress awards Harvard millions, Trump moves to bolster historically black colleges Rising: April 28, 2020 20 film festivals unite to stream free movies amid coronavirus North Carolina pug may be first US dog to test positive for coronavirus Congress needs to clarify mission and oversight of Voice of America Stocks rise as Wall Street rebound defies soaring unemployment Argentina to ban all international flights for four months due to coronavirus Trump made ‘America first’ in coronavirus deaths, charges Democratic super PAC ad Coronavirus cases fall in Japan despite lack of mandatory social distancing Iowa man accused of price gouging on sales of toilet paper, cleaning supplies Al Gore says climate crisis and coronavirus ‘linked’: Pollution makes preconditions worse The real stakes of the ‘Veepstakes’ Turkey sending cargo plane full of PPE to help US in coronavirus fight Schumer calls for hearings on Trump’s ‘abject failure at implementing’ coronavirus relief CVS, Walgreens among retail chains expanding free coronavirus testing We need to anticipate future supply chain disruptions Doctors see possible link between coronavirus, serious children’s illness Officials say at least 40 people who voted or worked in Wisconsin elections have coronavirus American Airlines will give flyers protective gear to help slow coronavirus spread Nathan’s Famous returning $1.2M loan from emergency small-business fund Caruso-Cabrera rips Ocasio-Cortez for opposing COVID stimulus package: ‘How out of touch can you be?’ To reopen colleges, block COVID-related lawsuits NY attorney general: Amazon’s protections for warehouse workers ‘inadequate’ South Korean minister: North Korean leader may be staying out of spotlight over coronavirus concerns Model predicts higher death toll in US amid states reopening Organizer says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if pandemic stretches through 2021 With the world distracted, China pursues its nefarious ambitions Feehery: Fear itself is more dangerous than COVID-19 Poll: Almost 9 in 10 concerned about economic collapse Chinese scientists predict coronavirus won’t be eradicated We desperately need sound data to understand COVID impacts These industries saw a surge of consumers amid coronavirus JetBlue requiring passengers to wear masks CDC recommends social distancing for pets after some test positive for coronavirus Let’s put the vote-by-mail ‘fraud’ myth to rest The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump urges reopening: ‘Manhattan much different than Montana’ GOP senator wants Barr to launch criminal investigation into Amazon State funding fight underscores Schumer-McConnell war The Memo: State reopenings will scramble national political picture Democrats debate how and when to get House back in action Governors tiptoe toward reopening across the country Trump, House set to square off over McGahn subpoena