The Hill Articles: April 5, 2020

April 5
Private companies, nonprofits working behind the scenes help Americans stranded abroad Campaigns face attack ad dilemma amid coronavirus crisis Husband of NBC’s Kate Snow has coronavirus symptoms Outgoing inspector general says Trump fired him for carrying out his ‘legal obligations’ Marianne Faithfull being treated for coronavirus in hospital Trump hits Illinois governor after criticism: ‘I hear him complaining all the time’ Trump, officials describe ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as cases mount Trump promotes use of drug for coronavirus: ‘I’m not a doctor. But I have common sense’ Trump sends best wishes to UK’s Boris Johnson after hospitalization Fauci, Navarro got into heated argument over unproven COVID-19 treatment: report Feds send ventilators to coronavirus hot spots around country BP, Amoco offer 50 cents off per gallon of gas for first responders, medical workers Watch Live: White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing Fall Out Boy donates $100,000 to coronavirus response efforts in Chicago Booze, peanut butter and guns: Why Americans’ shopping lists changed during coronavirus Alabama prison system anticipates widespread coronavirus infections, internal document shows Scott Gottlieb becomes key voice warning Trump, GOP on coronavirus Wisconsin mayors ask state health officials to shut down in-person primary voting Kentucky governor says it’s ‘very hard’ to compete with federal government for medical equipment Giuliani touts experimental coronavirus treatment in private conversations with Trump Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus Louisiana pastor charged with violating ban on large gatherings holds church service for hundreds Millennials are the unseen leaders in the coronavirus crisis Boris Johnson hospitalized over coronavirus symptoms Biden to host ‘virtual fireside chat’ with donors When computer models create mayhem Maryland governor issues emergency order in response to coronavirus spread in nursing homes Aircraft carrier commander removed by Navy tests positive for COVID-19: NYT Trump warns of ‘rough two weeks’ ahead amid coronavirus talks Trump pushed health officials to make anti-malaria drugs available as coronavirus treatment: report Gottlieb: ‘Let’s not have to say in the fall we wish we’d done more in the spring’ Protect a national treasure: The US Public Health Service Democrats ask Supreme Court not to block extended absentee voting in Wisconsin ‘Low-risk’ activities to resume in Iran on April 11, Rouhani says Tens of thousands of travelers from China arrived in US as administration debated restrictions: report Queen Elizabeth calls on Britons to ‘remain united and resolute’ in rare address Trump administration eyes Afghan security forces funding for aid cut: report COVID-19: We had the warning but we lacked the leadership Top Federal Reserve official: Further coronavirus stimulus bill may not be needed Italy reports fewest coronavirus deaths in weeks Pentagon staffers told to come to work with face coverings: report Esper faces tough questions on dismissal of aircraft carrier’s commander Biden says he will wear a mask in public Fauci says it’s likely coronavirus will be seasonal Public health officials warn of grim days ahead: ‘This next week is going to look bad’ CNN’s Jake Tapper takes aim at Trump over coronavirus response: Do you have a plan? Government cannot forget about higher education amid this crisis Washington fiddles in the Balkans while COVID flames engulf the world China sees slight increase in coronavirus cases after earlier drop Cuomo: ‘Too early to tell’ if first drop in NY daily coronavirus deaths significant How the COVID-19 crisis will make us more resourceful Surgeon general asks holdout states to ‘give us a week’ of coronavirus restrictions Former FDA head: ‘The Sun Belt is going to be in for a tough week’ Italian prime minister on fighting coronavirus: ‘Our response has not been perfect’ Momentum grows to change medical supply chain from China Sunday shows – ‘Our Pearl Harbor moment and our 9/11 moment’ Cuomo’s been good, but he’s not going to be the Democratic nominee Fauci says it would be ‘false statement’ to say we have coronavirus under control Schumer: Fired inspector general will be remembered as a ‘hero’ Arkansas governor: ‘I’d like to see a better way’ to procure medical equipment Former Trump adviser says president needs to think further ahead in coronavirus response Clyburn says stimulus spending oversight committee will be ‘forward looking’ COVID-19 — the Global South must not be forgotten Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives an update on coronavirus Illinois governor fires back after Trump says states were unprepared: He ‘does not understand the word federal’ Pentagon chief says military moving toward face coverings Is the coronavirus igniting a war of all against all? Whitmer: Lack of national coronavirus strategy ‘creating a more porous situation’ Esper: Dismissal of aircraft carrier commander an ‘example of how we hold leaders accountable’ Biden says dismissal of aircraft carrier captain is ‘close to criminal’ Does Joe Biden really want to be president? Bill Gates: Coronavirus numbers will likely plateau by month’s end if we quarantine ‘well enough’ Louisiana governor says state will reach ventilator capacity this week Surgeon general: ‘This is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives’ Biden says Democratic convention may need to be virtual AI supported medical processes can help to save human health care professionals South Korea adding two weeks to social distancing efforts Trump team picks fight with Twitter, TV networks over political speech Pope celebrates Palm Sunday without crowds US biotech firm donating 1.5 million doses of experimental coronavirus drug How governments around the world are passing laws amid the coronavirus crisis State Department is failing its staff at a critical time Nebraska doctors call on governor to enforce more restrictions over coronavirus Why Gretchen Whitmer’s stock is rising with Team Biden How a Wisconsin Supreme Court race could impact the presidential election Stephen Moore: We’re facing another ‘Great Depression’ Pelosi, McConnell clash over next coronavirus bill