The Hill Articles: April 8, 2020

Costco gives health workers, first responders priority access California woman arrested after licking nearly $2K worth of groceries GOP rep calls for US to bring international case against China over coronavirus Louisiana pastor who refuses to stop holding church services says ‘true Christians’ view death as a ‘welcome friend’ Insurance industry warns its companies not built withstand ‘catastrophic and nearly universal’ losses Nightclubs in Mexico allegedly offering ‘home delivery’ sex services during coronavirus pandemic Senators demand more details from Trump on intel watchdog firing Trip that led to acting Navy secretary’s resignation cost $243K: reports As we have united when tested in the past, Americans are working together to fight coronavirus McConnell to try to pass small business funds Thursday, warns against holding it ‘hostage’ Overnight Health Care: Trump steps up attack on WHO | Fauci says deaths could be lower than first projected | House panel warns federal stockpile of medical supplies depleted | Mnuchin, Schumer in talks over relief deal House Republicans, key administration officials push for additional funding for coronavirus small business loans Systems Thinking — the new American idea Fauci: I don’t think we should shake hands ‘ever again’ Trump says he’ll look into small business loan program restricting casinos Pence says he’ll attend Easter services from home What way for NATO? Hungary follows Turkey down the authoritarian path CDC issues new guidance for essential workers exposed to coronavirus On The Money: Mnuchin, Schumer in talks to strike short-term relief deal | Small businesses struggling for loans | Treasury IG sends Dems report on handling of Trump tax returns Navy ‘moving forward’ after ‘difficult’ week, top officer says Some coronavirus testing sites delayed due to lack of personal protective equipment Use the COVID-19 crisis to train the workforce of the future 16 things to know for today about coronavirus Small businesses still struggling for loans even as $100B is approved Mnuchin, Schumer in talks to strike short-term relief deal Trump says Obama knows ‘something that you don’t know’ about Biden New coronavirus legislation shows flaws with patent policy in America Five things to watch as Wuhan emerges from coronavirus lockdown Trump jokes he’ll ‘look into’ pardon for ‘Tiger King’ after asked by reporter at virus briefing Senators push for changes to small business aid Washington, Oregon show promising coronavirus trends The two infectious diseases spreading across America Hillicon Valley: Google bans Zoom from its work computers | Dem cautions White House against using surveillance to fight virus | Lawmakers push House leaders on remote voting Kansas legislature strikes down governor’s directive limiting size of religious gatherings Alabama removes controversial ventilator guidelines that denied coronavirus care to disabled GM to provide 30,000 ventilators to US stockpile EXCLUSIVE: Treasury IG sends report to House Dems on handling of Trump tax returns The Hill’s Campaign Report: Sanders exits, clearing Biden’s path to nomination Former Clinton staffers invited to celebrate Sanders dropping out: report Overnight Energy: Trump reportedly opposes royalty cuts for oil, gas companies | House GOP presses Saudis to ease oil production | Exxon Mobil cuts budget amid industry slump When duty goes AWOL: Military leaders must take a stand on civil-military relations Trump opposes widespread royalty cuts for oil and gas companies: report Coronavirus watch: Southern states begin to see rise in cases Labor groups urge Congress to reject Uber’s push for new labor classification COVID-19 — ‘America first’ policy may mean more Americans sick Poll: Voters split on which party is helping most during coronavirus outbreak Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, dies at 70 Georgia governor extends shelter in place through end of April Overnight Defense: 10,000 more National Guard troops to join coronavirus fight | Democrats float bill to restore Pentagon watchdog to virus oversight panel | Afghanistan releases 100 Taliban prisoners Trump approval rating for handling economy slips to 48 percent: poll Alaskan airline’s bankruptcy expected to delay testing, treatment for remote communities Congressional Black Caucus calls on CDC to report racial data What America’s Thinking: April 8, 2020 Trump attacks WHO amid criticism of his coronavirus response Sanders exit leaves deep disappointment on left Coronavirus social distancing presents special challenges to spies Ilhan Omar edits headline of New York Post article slamming the Squad: ‘There, fixed it for you’ Rep. Massie threatens to block next relief bill, calls for remote voting Federal stockpile of emergency medical equipment depleted, House panel says Michael Bennet endorses Biden for president Arizona Cardinals and State Farm donating 1 million meals to local food banks amid coronavirus Anthony Fauci bobblehead has raised more than $100,000 for coronavirus relief Democrats salivate over Obama coming off sidelines American College of Physicians president tells people to ‘listen to the science’ on coronavirus treatments Washington state returning field hospital to FEMA Belarus’s risky coronavirus strategy UFC to hold upcoming fight on tribal land to skirt coronavirus restrictions: report Multiple cities suspend plastic bag bans due to coronavirus concerns Pot use at all-time high in March: survey House Republicans threaten pushback on Saudi Arabia amid oil market slump ‘Good Morning America’ cameraman dies from coronavirus Dennis Quaid praises Trump handling of coronavirus response Dick’s Sporting Goods furloughing a ‘significant number’ of employees due to pandemic Green Party makes pitch for Sanders supporters Tyler Perry picks up tab for senior-hour shoppers at 73 grocery stores Why I am optimistic in this crisis Skiers, snowboarders donating goggles for doctors on front lines of coronavirus fight Customs to seize exports of masks and gloves amid coronavirus pandemic Durbin: Bringing senators back in two weeks would be ‘dangerous and risky’ MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell on Sanders dropping out: ‘Worst-case scenario’ for Trump Miami mayor: South Florida weeks away from coronavirus peak 10,000 more Guardsmen to be added to coronavirus fight New Jersey orders residents to wear masks in grocery stores Google bans use of Zoom on employee computers due to security concerns Monica Lewinsky says ‘no matter the past’ she hopes Linda Tripp recovers Trump’s self-interest is at odds with safe coronavirus policy Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds briefing The Gulf of Mexico is still hurting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill: report Virginia governor asks General Assembly to move May elections to November Progressive youth groups issue demands for Biden ahead of general election How can coronavirus models get it so wrong? Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Dr. Leana Wen The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: WHO vs. Trump; Bernie’s out Netflix’s new comedy series, ‘Space Force’ to premiere next month College students replace vulnerable Meals on Wheels drivers in New Jersey We are already in a deep recession — can we make it a short one? Fed eases Wells Fargo growth cap to let it issue emergency coronavirus loans Louisville doctor arrested, charged with strangulation after fighting teens over social distancing Tesla cutting pay of salaried employees, furloughing hourly employees McDonald’s same store sales drop 22 percent in March due to coronavirus US trial of Japanese flu drug to treat coronavirus gets approval New Jersey surpasses 1,500 deaths: ‘We’re not at any plateau’ Poll: Trump approval rises to 46 percent while disapproval rating drops A health care draft could help unemployment and front line burden in response to COVID-19 Biden leads Trump by 8 points in national Quinnipiac poll DHS warns of increased threat of attacks on houses of worship when services resume Loeffler liquidates stocks amid uproar over trades after Senate coronavirus briefing Harris calls for credit card fees to be suspended during coronavirus crisis CDC considers changing guidelines for those exposed to coronavirus: report Top science panel: Coronavirus unlikely to significantly subside with warmer weather NATO welcomes its 30th member, strengthening the ties that bind Will coronavirus give us all OCD? FEMA finds itself in uncharted waters with coronavirus House lawmakers call on U.S. airlines to help repatriate Americans stranded abroad New Jersey moves primary elections to July HHS announces $646 million contract with Philips to provide ventilators starting in May George Conway group endorses Joe Biden Senate Democrat presses White House on reported coronavirus surveillance system efforts WHO chief warns against ‘politicizing’ coronavirus unless ‘you want to have more body bags’ Read: Sanders message to supporters as he dropped out of presidential race UK reports 938 coronavirus deaths, largest single-day jump Civil liberties under attack during COVID-19 Cuomo announces all New Yorkers can vote absentee in June primaries Labor Department vows to protect workers who report unsafe conditions Cuomo vows to investigate racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths: ‘Why do the poorest people always pay the highest price?’ Warren thanks Sanders, says his efforts ‘will change the course of our country and party’ Texas teen who threatened to spread coronavirus charged with making terroristic threat Meghan McCain shares rare agreement with Trump: WHO ‘spewing Chinese propaganda for a very long time’ Exxon Mobil cuts budget, production amid industry slump Cuomo reports a new single-day record 779 NY coronavirus deaths Mayo Clinic cardiologist: Anti-malaria drug isn’t a ‘Republican or a Democrat medication’ Cruise passengers allege mishandling of coronavirus in class-action lawsuit Cuomo directs flags to be flown at half-staff for coronavirus victims Is this the new Greatest Generation? CDC changes guidance for drug Trump recommends to potentially treat coronavirus The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sanders drops out of 2020 race Coronavirus cleanup crew on infected aircraft carrier using makeshift masks: report Biden credits Sanders for starting a movement Democratic senators call for funding for local media in coronavirus stimulus Hospital suspends nurse who started GoFundMe to buy protective gear COVID is a very different kind of crisis politically Treasury, Fed setting up new lending facility for large businesses Warren: Congress should remove funding cap for small business aid in coronavirus bill US tops 400,000 coronavirus cases US coronavirus cases hit 400,000 House Democrats propose bill to let sidelined Pentagon watchdog stay on coronavirus oversight panel Zoom facing class-action suit over privacy, security shortfalls Fauci: ‘Looks like’ US deaths will be lower than original projection Model predicts US may see tens of thousands fewer coronavirus deaths than expected House Dems introduce anti-price gouging legislation Trump urges Sanders supporters to join GOP after senator suspends campaign How the Senate should implement remote voting in emergencies Broadway to be closed through at least June 7 Pew poll: 54 percent of Americans approve of media’s coronavirus coverage Watch live: Sanders announces he is dropping out of race Disney chairman says visitors’ temperatures might be checked when parks reopen Top health official warns against buying new coronavirus antibody tests ‘The Art of Her Deal’: Unauthorized Melania Trump biography due out in June Tokyo reports largest daily jump in infections on first day of coronavirus state of emergency Michelle Obama and Kerry Washington are asking you not to do this during the coronavirus pandemic US Embassy apologizes for flagging American’s repatriation efforts as scam GM to produce 30,000 ventilators under $500M Defense Production Act contract LA mayor orders customers to wear face masks when shopping Top agencies warn cyber criminals are using coronavirus to step up hacking efforts How a pandemic obliterated GOP ideology 3 in 4 Americans say they are self-isolating in homes: poll Obama: Robust coronavirus testing and monitoring the key to reopening country Sanders drops out of presidential race Watch live: Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers an update on New York’s coronavirus response Baltimore police investigating officer caught on video appearing to cough on black residents Maryland reports 1,158 new cases of coronavirus in one day Biden renews Defense Production Act pressure on Trump: ‘It is a national disgrace’ America must take steps now to sustain its energy dominance Analysis: Floridians with coronavirus traveled to 46 states, all but one continent before testing positive Lobbying world Democrats text over 1 million Georgia voters to boost mail voting efforts Kentucky man whose sexual assault sentence was commuted arrested on child porn charges Fiat Chrysler discussing restart of operations in Italy Chris Cuomo slams Trump calling himself a ‘cheerleader’: ‘Most asinine statement of leadership’ Group pushes Trump for creation of manufacturing chief Fund infrastructure with ‘MAGA Bonds’ Rising: April 8, 2020 British PM Boris Johnson ‘improving’ amid treatment for coronavirus Amazon suspending branded delivery service to handle surge in orders National cowboy museum goes viral during coronavirus closure thanks to security guard Former CDC head: New York death toll might be 80 percent lower if social distancing was enacted 2 weeks earlier More herd immunity, less herd mentality Tokyo moves Olympic flame from display as part of coronavirus fight Pope says coronavirus outbreak may be one of ‘nature’s responses’ to climate change Trump: Republicans ‘should fight very hard’ against expanded mail-in voting Lowe’s, other retailers closing early on Easter Sunday to give workers a break Stocks rise as coronavirus volatility seizes Wall Street Rep. McAdams now ‘virus-free’ after tough battle with coronavirus Trump: 100 ventilators ‘immediately’ being sent to Colorado Majority favors November mail-in ballots if coronavirus not contained: poll Ethiopia declares state of emergency due to coronavirus Educators should tap the CARES Act for help now — and later Disney’s Cinderella Castle shines blue as a thank you to health care workers on World Health Day WHO now advises healthy people to wear non-medical face masks WHO: The progress made against coronavirus is ‘extremely fragile’ Top EU science adviser resigns: ‘I have lost faith in the system itself’ France announces 1,417 coronavirus deaths, nation’s largest one-day toll US reports highest one-day coronavirus death of any country Contemplating a post-coronavirus world: Something better than what we lost, perhaps? Newsom: California has contract for 200M masks per month Key coronavirus model revised downward, predicts 60K deaths in US by August Pelosi, Schumer want aid to states, hospitals in GOP small business bill If only hydroxychloroquine could cure Trump Derangement Syndrome Mellman: The primary difference Budowsky: SCOTUS mocks COVID-19 warnings in Wisconsin Webb: Not retreat, recovery Majority says Obama would handle coronavirus better than Trump, who tops Biden: poll US intelligence warned in November that coronavirus spreading in China could be ‘cataclysmic event’: report In saving the elephants and other species, we preserve freedom In times of crisis, guns pose greatest danger to their owners and family members WHO pushes back on Trump comment that it’s ‘China centric’ CNN poll: Most say US government has done poor job of preventing coronavirus spread The federal government should solicit input from the public to help combat the coronavirus Now is the time for a national public health reserve The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Americans with COVID-19 immunity may lead US back to work The Memo: Signs of optimism in coronavirus fight bring new dilemma Seder tables powered by Zoom in coronavirus era Democrats target Ernst in bid to expand Senate map Zoom, grocery delivery, self-isolation: How lawmakers are surviving coronavirus Hospitals face shortage of drugs for ventilators 3D printing faces hurdles in coronavirus response Getting ready to give birth amid a pandemic