The Hill Articles: April 29, 2020

Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to keep him from being reelected Teachers union blasts Trump administration for ‘bluster and lies,’ and for suggesting schools should ‘open soon’ GOP lawmakers slam proposals for guaranteed income amid pandemic Los Angeles mayor promises free coronavirus testing to all residents, regardless of symptoms Website sells $100 coronavirus commemorative coins, sparking backlash Michigan governor announces plan to provide tuition-free education for essential workers We don’t know how best to reopen the country, but we have a playbook Starbucks to reopen ‘significant number’ of stores next week Former Maine Gov. LePage to challenge Democratic incumbent in 2022 Top Trump policy adviser Joe Grogan to leave post Bolton book release delayed — again — amid government review Any mail-in voting efforts must be fair to both sides Majority of Americans support another two weeks of lockdown: poll Florida to start allowing businesses to reopen Monday Collecting and reporting ethnicity stats on COVID-19 matters for the health of everyone Police uncover bodies in U-Haul trucks outside NYC funeral home after neighbors report foul odor Restaurant industry divided over who should get aid On The Money: US economy contracts at 4.8 percent rate, most since Great Recession | Powell urges Congress to unleash ‘great fiscal power’ to defeat coronavirus, repair economy | IRS gets coronavirus payments out quickly but imperfectly Illinois state lawmaker calls for US to not bail out his ‘corrupt’ state Emboldened Democrats push for immigrant relief in next coronavirus response Bipartisan lawmakers back efforts to expand telehealth services for seniors Feinstein to McConnell: Cancel plan to bring Senate back amid coronavirus pandemic Missing from America’s fight against COVID-19: Vision and boldness Trump lashed out at campaign manager over polling showing him trailing Biden: reports Companies should protect more than their firms in cybersecurity Trump officials briefly limit coronavirus loan applications to smallest lenders Overnight Health Care: Fauci touts clinical trial of COVID drug as ‘quite good news’ | US surpasses 60,000 deaths due to coronavirus | White House risks backlash with coronavirus optimism Trump says coronavirus will be ‘eradicated’ Until there’s a cure social distancing will have to continue WaPo editorial board calls for Biden to address Tara Reade allegations California police department launches investigation after video shows officer punching 14-year-old boy Houston Astros block World Series ring being auctioned off for coronavirus charity Overnight Defense: Navy head orders ‘deeper review’ into Roosevelt’s coronavirus outbreak | Armed Services chairman opposes defense industry cash in next coronavirus bill | More satellite imagery suggests Kim Jong Un’s whereabouts Hillicon Valley: Privacy hawks monitor contact tracing projects | Strike planned at Amazon, grocery delivery companies | Lyft cutting nearly 1K workers Applying the lessons of crisis mitigation from COVID to the climate threat San Antonio Zoo makes drive-thru experience so people can see animals during pandemic 10 things to know about coronavirus for today OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Green groups sue over Trump rollback of Obama-era waterway protections | Warren calls for SEC to require climate risk disclosures Biden says he expects potential running mates to be vetted by July Shalala: ‘Dangerous’ for Florida to open beaches, golf courses Jose Andres, NAACP and others launch pro-immigrant coronavirus campaign Trump says he plans to resume travel next week with trip to Arizona Apple iOS beta makes it easier to open iPhone while wearing a mask Black Caucus moves to front and center in COVID fight North Carolina tattoo studio owner arrested for reopening despite restrictions Warren calls for SEC to require climate risk disclosures Maryland to require universal coronavirus testing in nursing homes Florida county task force proposes Disney World, Universal open at their own discretion Chicago homeowner learned from viral video son threw party despite coronavirus Pandemic highlights opportunity for timely utility company reinvestment in Arizona’s coalfield communities Democrats pull page from Chinese playbook for the coronavirus crisis White House risks backlash with coronavirus optimism NIH launches ‘Shark Tank’-style contest to develop new testing technologies Former Lindsey Graham donor flips to back Democratic opponent in Senate race African Americans account for 80 percent of Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations: study Beyoncé joins Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Savage’ remix for coronavirus relief in Houston Amazon, Whole Foods and grocery delivery workers to strike Friday New poll shows Americans are resistant to using Apple/Google coronavirus app on their phones The Hill’s Campaign Report: Amash moves toward Libertarian presidential bid SeaWorld seeking federal worker retention loan after furloughing 95 percent of workforce The unintended consequences of a proposed cure for COVID-19 US surpasses 60,000 deaths due to coronavirus New York City will allow online marriages starting next week Activist leading push to reopen North Carolina vows to continue after arrest The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Rep. Donna Shalala says America’s reopening plans are erratic; Fauci calls trial findings ‘quite good news’ Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Donna Shalala Activists paint mural outside Bezos’s DC home demanding safety for Amazon workers Mattel’s new action figures honor those fighting on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic Dow closes up 500 points on promise of coronavirus treatment, zero-level interest Utah planning to provide face masks to every resident DCCC welcomes ‘Rep. Ben Wyatt’ ahead of ‘Parks and Rec’ special episode Wisconsin went wrong, Wyoming got it right: Lessons from two primaries Poll: More voters believe media favors Democrats over Republicans when it comes to #MeToo Pfizer says coronavirus vaccine could be ready for emergency use by fall Trump administration launches ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to accelerate vaccine development Kansas school district planning graduation ceremony at drive-in Senate Republican calls on Trump to expand executive order to include produce processing Powell urges Congress to unleash ‘great fiscal power’ to defeat coronavirus, repair economy Feds charge 2 men in plot to resell hoarded N95 masks at 50 percent markup What America’s Thinking: April 29, 2020 Top Trump admin official says there’s ‘absolutely no way’ US can conduct 5 million tests a day Nashville mayor proposes 32 percent property tax hike in response to pandemic NFL commissioner forgoes salary, as league announces furloughs and reduced salaries Brooklyn man arrested for stealing nine coronavirus stimulus checks Transgender fire chief sues Georgia town over termination Half of department stores in malls could close permanently by end of next year: analysis Exiting from pandemic lockdowns with lessons from aid world Poll shows Trump, Biden in tight race in Texas Pelosi: Democrats will not back business liability protections in CARES Act Senate panel plans hearing next week for Trump’s intel chief pick Florida ordered coroners to stop releasing coronavirus death data: report Trump’s plan to reimburse hospitals is a recipe for disaster IRS says more than 130M coronavirus payments have been delivered Fox News to host ‘America Together: Returning to Work’ town hall with Trump Reseachers investigating whether dogs can detect coronavirus Clyburn: ‘Not a must’ for Biden to pick a black woman as running mate Costco to require masks for shoppers, employees FDA likely to authorize emergency use of new coronavirus treatment: NYT Attorney suing Florida plans to dress as Grim Reaper to scare people away from beaches Lawmakers, union leaders call for increased safety measures in meat plants Watch live: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update FDA can boost the coronavirus battle by pausing the sale of e-cigarettes Americans begin to move amid growing frustrations with social distancing Miami-Dade, Broward counties reopen public spaces with restrictions Cuomo orders NYC subway trains sanitized every night Boeing says coronavirus has impacted work on new Air Force One Pelosi fills out Democratic roster on coronavirus oversight panel John Krasinski will host a virtual graduation for 2020 graduates Insiders describe Kushner as ‘de facto president’ who played key role in delaying coronavirus closures: report Report shows Italy’s ICUs will overflow if all restrictions are lifted Fed holds rates near zero as economy reels from coronavirus NYPD investigating online scams using coronavirus fears to blackmail targets: report We can protect the most vulnerable and reopen the economy Trump says current White House coronavirus guidelines will be ‘fading out’ ‘Tiger King’ Netflix series spurs activists and celebrities to help protect big cats Rare inflammatory syndrome found in children with coronavirus in US: report California Democrat calls for making Defense Production Act orders public Trump campaign official says mainstream media can’t be trusted with Tara Reade coverage  Michelle Obama records robocalls urging DC residents to stay home amid pandemic HuffPost reporter: ‘Jobs that have been lost may not come back’ Trump campaign defends administration’s response to coronavirus crisis HuffPost reporter says both parties initially downplayed COVID-19’s risks How Democrats can help Biden make the sale California city votes to keep beaches open despite Newsom criticism of massive weekend crowds Lyft announces layoffs, furloughs NYT’s Ben Smith: ‘Ask Biden to open his personal papers to inspection’ after sexual assault allegation Lyft cuts nearly 1,000 jobs due to pandemic Armed Services chair: ‘Perfectly legitimate’ for Navy to expand Roosevelt probe, but Crozier should be reinstated More than half of coronavirus cases in South Dakota involve people of color Fauci touts clinical trial of COVID drug as ‘quite good news’ The stories of the coronavirus era Pompeo renews calls for China to provide US access to Wuhan labs McConnell defends decision to bring Senate back amid criticism De Blasio pushes back on criticism of remarks about funeral: ‘I have no regrets about calling out this danger’ Amash on eyeing presidential bid: ‘Millions of Americans’ want someone other than Trump, Biden Cuomo unveils ‘self-portrait of America’: A wall of hundreds of protective masks Democratic lawmakers, advocacy groups push for affordable internet access in next stimulus package Marriage rate drops to record low Fox’s Varney dings Pence for not wearing mask: ‘It does not help’ Desiree Tims wins Democratic primary, will face off against longtime GOP Rep. Michael Turner The Hill’s 12:30 Report: ‘Positive’ sign for possible COVID-19 treatment Saudi prince’s vision marred by oil price — and a death NCAA backs plan to allow college athletes to cash in on name, image and likeness Top Democrat opposes defense industry funds in next coronavirus relief bill WH correspondents president Karl on Biden allegations: ‘He’s going to have to answer these questions’ Coalition forms to advocate for coronavirus relief aid for app companies Poll: Majority who lost work in Colorado over coronavirus oppose reopening right away The truth about the dangerous nuclear policy pushed by Mrs. America’s Phyllis Schlafly Puerto Rican activists call for action to address recent anti-LGBTQ violence Trump mocks Amash over White House bid Ford delaying robotaxi launch until 2022 Oregon has backlog of more than 100K unemployment claims: report Boeing cutting 16K jobs after first-quarter losses Restaurant coalition urges Congress to create $120 billion stabilization fund Placing opportunism above the public good Military jets salute coronavirus workers in US with multiple flyovers Green groups sue over Trump rollback of Obama-era waterway protections Court orders halt to sales of silver product touted as coronavirus cure Largest recorded ozone hole above the Arctic closes 500 TSA employees have tested positive for COVID-19 Nervous Democrats are sweating the small stuff Hannity planning first book in ten years: ‘Live Free or Die’ Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Virginia frees a cop killer without input from the police officer’s family Rising: April 29, 2020 Fauci: Second wave of coronavirus ‘inevitable’ The Tara Reade case raises questions beyond Joe Biden Federal inmate dies from coronavirus after giving birth on ventilator McClatchy unveils text-to-speech feature to listen to news content GOP eyes confirmation hearing next week for controversial Trump circuit court pick Kushner predicts much of the country will be ‘back to normal’ in June 68 dead from coronavirus at Massachusetts facility for veterans Ugly duckling presidents and black swan economics Fauci says second wave of coronavirus is ‘inevitable’ Navy widens investigation after advice to reinstate captain of Theodore Roosevelt: report Gilead touts ‘positive data’ on drug as coronavirus treatment Amazon buying thermal cameras from blacklisted firm to scan workers: report New York attorney general again asks court to block ‘public charge’ rule Alaska school removes ‘The Great Gatsby’ and other famous books from curriculum Markets surge on positive data from coronavirus treatment trial Chinese official calls Trump demand that Beijing compensate world for coronavirus ‘preposterous’ The pandemic’s lesson: Going it alone does not work Anti-Defamation League head slams De Blasio for ‘generalizing’ Jewish community Watch live: Pompeo holds news conference Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty beats back progressive challenger to win primary Bipartisan pair of senators request antitrust probe into meatpacking industry Trump immigration proclamation a cynical political stunt Illinois nursing home staff set to strike to demand more coronavirus protection Elon Musk pushes for reopening country, ending ‘de facto house arrest’ Barclays CEO: ‘Putting 7,000 people in a building may be a thing of the past’ White House orders intelligence probe into whether China, WHO hid coronavirus info: report US economy contracts at 4.8 percent rate, most since Great Recession Leaders reacted to COVID with the same tools and without regard to actual dynamics Fauci: ‘We’re not ready’ for sports to return Pavlich: Joe Biden’s China problem Stacey Abrams on Tara Reade sexual assault allegation: ‘I believe Joe Biden’ Senate Dems unveil bill to federalize medical supply chain, boost production Emerging market risks to the economic recovery TikTok, Bill Gates donating $20M to help coronavirus fight in Africa Pandemic sheds light on crucial need for access to clean water services Poll: 3 in 4 favor continued social distancing Budowsky: If Joe Biden were president today We can’t let student debt hold pandemic-displaced workers back The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – House delays Washington return; McConnell nixes infrastructure from COVID relief bill Half of Americans say they or someone in their household has been financially impacted by the pandemic: poll State bankruptcy furor shakes up McConnell reelection bid Lobbying world Privacy hawks willing to see how new contact tracing project plays out Music venues turn to K Street with industry under threat Housing advocates sound alarm as May rents collide with coronavirus Early studies show promise in coronavirus immunity Parties go separate ways with summer conventions GOP faces pressure to get tougher with Trump Can your fitness tracker catch the first signs of coronavirus?