The Hill Articles: April 6, 2020

MLB, union float playing all games in empty stadiums in Arizona: report More than 700 employees at one Detroit hospital system test positive for coronavirus Louisiana police use siren reminiscent of ‘The Purge’ to announce coronavirus curfew Democratic lawmaker calls for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers to be eligible for unemployment benefits Navy chief apologizes to aircraft carrier crew, former captain after leaked speech Peloton cancels live classes after employee tests positive for coronavirus Australia high court overturns conviction of highest ranking Vatican official publicly accused of sex crimes Overnight Health Care: US hits 10,000 coronavirus deaths | Trump touts ‘friendly’ talk with Biden on response | Trump dismisses report on hospital shortages as ‘just wrong’ | Cuomo sees possible signs of curve flattening in NY We need to be ‘One America,’ the polling says — and the politicians should listen Barr tells prosecutors to consider coronavirus risk when determining bail: report Florida Democrat hits administration over small business loan rollout Wisconsin Democrats chair bashes Supreme Court decision on voting: ‘I am about to explode’ Miss England pauses overseas charity work to return home and serve as doctor during pandemic Rent strikes are bad for everyone Manhattan cathedral will serve as coronavirus field hospital House Armed Services chairman calls for removal of Navy chief France reports its worst day of coronvirus deaths so far Israel announces complete nationwide lockdown during Passover Life after the epidemic: Back to the future Hillicon Valley: Coronavirus tracking sparks surveillance concerns | Target delivery workers plan Tuesday walkout | Federal agency expedites mail-in voting funds to states | YouTube cracks down on 5G conspiracy videos Trump confronts most difficult week yet in coronavirus battle The courage of navy captain Brett Crozier Supreme Court blocks Wisconsin from extending absentee voting deadline 16 things to know today about coronavirus Miami Herald reimposes paywall on most coronavirus coverage Antibody testing can help open the economy and get us working again House Democrats call on Trump administration to lift restrictions on fetal tissue for coronavirus research Internal Collins poll suggests he holds huge lead over incumbent Sen. Loeffler in Georgia special election Navy hospital ship to treat coronavirus patients after outcry Black people are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus Trump says he ‘may look into’ dismissal of ousted Naval captain Trump says IG report finding hospital shortages is ‘just wrong’ 400 health professionals press HHS on minority access to coronavirus tests Why being connected really matters for students Here’s what you need to know about hydroxychloroquine House Republican pushes for bipartisan cooperation on elections during coronavirus crisis Governor: Louisiana no longer on track to run out of hospital beds, ventilators this week On The Money: Trump officials struggle to get relief loans out the door | Dow soars more than 1600 points | Kudlow says officials ‘looking at’ offering coronavirus bonds Overnight Defense: Trump ‘may look into’ dismissal of Navy captain | Acting Navy chief stands by speech calling ousted captain ‘stupid’ | Dems call for chief’s firing | Hospital ship to take coronavirus patients Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks governor’s effort to delay election Trump says he’s reached ‘amicable’ agreement with 3M to make masks Trump touts ‘friendly’ conversation with Biden Democrats release Spanish-language attack ad for California special election China’s role in the coronavirus crisis Trump sends his best wishes to Johnson: ‘Americans are all praying for his recovery’ What America’s Thinking: April 6, 2020 Fox guest describes malaria drug as ‘quack cure’ for coronavirus NFL plans for ‘fully virtual’ draft Overnight Energy: Trump floats oil tariffs amid Russia-Saudi dispute | Warren knocks EPA over ‘highly dangerous’ enforcement rollback | 2019 sees big increase in methane levels in air Kroger to limit the number of shoppers in stores to encourage physical distancing Army pauses sending new recruits to basic training amid pandemic Marc Siegel: How I feel about returning to the medical front lines The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Dybul interview; Boris Johnson update The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden, Trump discuss coronavirus response; Wisconsin postpones elections South Carolina issues ‘home or work’ order Apple producing face shields for health workers, aims to make 1 million weekly Small-business loan processing platform crashed: report Police: Illinois man suspected girlfriend had coronavirus before killing her, himself Three ways we can help Americans get through this crisis 2019 atmospheric methane increase greatest in five years: preliminary data Ex-CFPB director urges agency to ‘act immediately’ to help consumers during pandemic NBC Washington mocked for Northam tweet putting on ‘his own black face mask’ New CDC data suggests that children get less sick but are still vulnerable to coronavirus Biden spoke with Trump about coronavirus response Trump officials struggle to get coronavirus-relief loans out the door Is a plague of rats following the coronavirus? Xerox to begin producing thousands of disposable ventilators As COVID-19 spreads, ending US support for the Saudi war in Yemen is vital Federal agency expedites sending congressional election funds to states FAA investigating mystery drone telling New Yorkers to socially distance Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility New York doubles max fine for breaking social distancing orders Dow soars more than 1600 points on hopes of slowing coronavirus spread Meghan McCain: Trump may use coronavirus as ‘draconian’ power grab ‘akin to the Patriot Act’ NYC official whose mom died of coronavirus says Trump ‘has blood on his hands’ How states and employers can use work sharing to avoid more layoffs Tyler Perry leaves $21,000 in tips for servers at Atlanta restaurant out of work amid pandemic Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Mark R. Dybul Susan Collins: Firing of intelligence community watchdog ‘not warranted’ Oklahoma nonprofit organizer: Mayors forced to step up in states with less stringent social-distancing orders FCC rejects petition to probe broadcasts of Trump coronavirus briefings Wisconsin Republicans challenge election delay in state’s top court Fed to purchase emergency coronavirus small-business loans from banks Trump administration designates White supremacist group in Russia as terrorists When you can’t go outside, go inside Food banks hit with double whammy by coronavirus Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as coronavirus symptoms worsen Congress knocks Trump administration’s decision to remove Native American lands from federal trust NJ governor says Trump to allow state patients to get care on USNS Comfort Virginia allowing distillers to ship directly to consumers US official: ‘No knowledge’ of mask shipment that sparked ‘piracy’ claim Union official: 5,000 firefighters under quarantine nationally Democratic lawmakers call for Navy chief’s firing Federal judge partially blocks Oklahoma abortion ban Firefighter shortage could lead to lag in 911 response, says union official Watch live: White House coronavirus task force daily briefing National parks — your Rx for good health Schumer says nation will ‘definitely’ need new coronavirus relief bill How long does it take to recover from the coronavirus? Navy head stands by controversial speech on ousted captain In a crisis, even conservatives turn to progressive economic policies Schumer names former Warren staffer to coronavirus funding oversight board Democratic senator criticizes Zoom’s security and privacy policies Wisconsin governor postpones Tuesday’s election over coronavirus Queen Elizabeth II: ‘We will be with our friends and families again’ US hits tragic milestone of 10,000 coronavirus death, but may be reaching apex in NY and Washington State Democratic senator rips Navy head’s ‘completely inappropriate’ speech on ousted carrier captain Four teen girls charged with hate crime for attacking Asian woman on bus Concerns growing over access to household cleaning supplies: survey Dimon: US heading into ‘bad recession’ with financial threats akin to 2008 US hits 10,000 coronavirus deaths Louisiana senator calls for abortion clinics to close amid coronavirus crisis Pelosi: House shifting to digital floor documents system to help prevent coronavirus spread Rural broadband and telehealth critical to America’s COVID-19 response Biden hosts potential VP pick Gretchen Whitmer on podcast Fox’s Hilton urges holdout GOP governors to ‘shut things down everywhere’ Study: Florida, Nevada among most economically vulnerable to pandemic GOP senator: Trump should let health care professionals ‘guide’ coronavirus response Amazon launches special section to sell face masks and sanitizer—but just for health care workers US supply of coronavirus drug Trump recommends cut nearly in half Bottom line Cuomo: Use of antimalarial drug in New York hospitals ‘anecdotally’ positive Americans need a federal bailout Cuomo: ‘Good signs’ suggest ‘possible flattening of curve’ in NY The Hill’s 12:30 Report: US braces for ‘hardest’ week yet Lady Gaga, WHO announce ‘One World: Together at Home’ TV special Cuomo says he’ll ask Trump to shift USNS Comfort to treat coronavirus patients Shipt workers to walk off the job Tuesday UN Secretary General warns of a horrifying “global surge” in domestic violence during coronavirus lockdowns Let’s put ‘Reaganomics’ to rest 95 percent of New Yorkers quarantining or practicing social distancing: poll Masters golf tournament postponed until November Kudlow says administration ‘looking at’ offering coronavirus bonds Warren, Markey knock EPA over ‘highly dangerous and irresponsible’ rollback amid pandemic California to send 500 ventilators to national stockpile NYC considering using parks as temporary burial sites: city councilman Florida governor advises against ‘packed’ religious gatherings Trump hits Biden for suggesting virus may force Democrats to hold virtual convention What the coronavirus reveals about the race grievance industry Coroner: 1-day-old infant dead from coronavirus in East Baton Rouge Parish YouTube to reduce spread of videos falsely linking 5G to coronavirus Acting Navy secretary slams fired aircraft carrier captain as ‘stupid’ in remarks to crew: report US health official warns of another coronavirus ‘peak’ if Americans don’t continue social distancing COVID-19 and the coming corruption pandemic Supreme Court sides with police in traffic stop case Yellen: Unemployment already likely at 12-13 percent 20,000 people pack popular Chinese tourist spot after health restrictions lifted Bank of America sees $33B boom in coronavirus rescue loan applications Most Americans are taking these precautions against the coronavirus: poll Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month during coronavirus pandemic A woman accuses Biden of sexual assault — and few liberals listen Trump lashes out at NYT, WaPost amid criticism of coronavirus response Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to DC Metro ban on religious ads US to label white supremacist group as terrorist organization for first time New Zealand labels Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy ‘essential workers’ What happens when ‘black swans’ have help: China’s failure to act Rising: April 6, 2020 Watch Live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds daily coronavirus briefing Poll: Americans who say they are taking steps against coronavirus surges to nearly 100 percent Trump floats oil tariffs amid Russia-Saudi dispute DNC books $22 million in fall YouTube ads How SpaceX is prospering in the year of the coronavirus pandemic Canadian province leader ‘infuriated’ Trump blocking medical exports despite 9/11 help Dow gains 1,000 points as traders seek signs of optimism amid coronavirus pandemic Majority of Floridians approve of DeSantis’s coronavirus moves: poll More than half of Florida voters disapprove of Trump’s coronavirus response: poll Spain to launch universal basic income ‘soon’ History’s lessons for Donald Trump Washington state to return ventilators for use in New York for coronavirus relief CNN’s Berman, Peter Navarro in heated exchange over hydroxychloroquine: ‘Don’t you dare’ Poll shows Biden with 6-point edge on Trump in Florida Read: Federal watchdog warns of ‘severe’ hospital shortages Thousands of foreign workers quarantined in Singapore We need to relax intellectual property rules to fight this virus Mass grave discovered in Rwanda could contain 30,000 bodies from genocide Inspector general finds hospitals face ‘severe’ shortages of needed coronavirus supplies Duran Duran’s John Taylor recovering from coronavirus: ‘It isn’t always a killer’ CVS Health opening drive-through coronavirus testing sites in Georgia and Rhode Island How firing inspector general Atkinson impacts the government’s ability to fight coronavirus Asymptomatic coronavirus cases rise in China Ohio lawmaker says she’ll press crimes against humanity charge against Trump over hydroxychloroquine promotion Spain coronavirus death pace slows again We have no one to blame for the coronavirus but ourselves UN biodiversity chief calls for international ban of ‘wet markets’ Schumer names coronavirus czar candidates in plea to White House Fiscal freefall for state and local governments: The crisis we are not (yet) addressing Japan declaring weeks-long state of emergency Trump considers a cameo role in Saudi-Russia oil price drama The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – US officials expect ‘saddest week,’ glimmers of COVID-19 relief Juan Williams: Governors lead as Trump flounders Health experts call for Roosevelt-style programs to kill virus, revive economy Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump messaging on coronavirus