The Hill Articles: August 13, 2020

USPS warns Pennsylvania mail-in ballots may not be delivered in time to be counted California coronavirus case count tops 600,000 Michael Cohen book accuses Trump of corruption, fraud Russia offered help with coronavirus vaccine, US declined: report Pentagon forming task force to investigate military UFO sightings Harris to host virtual Hollywood campaign event co-chaired by Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling Trump requests mail-in ballot for Florida congressional primary Pompeo says he and Pentagon warned Russia against bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Philadelphia Tribune workers mull strike after paper allegedly refuses to provide safe working conditions Susan Collins asks postmaster general to address delays of ‘critically needed mail’ Democratic lawmaker calls for stronger focus on trade leverage to raise standards Trump plans to accept Republican nomination from White House lawn Ohio says voters won’t be turned away from polling places if they refuse mask US seizes four vessels loaded with Iranian fuel NCAA cancels Division I championships ‘Health vs economy’ is COVID-19 déjà vu all over again with tobacco Democrats hammer Trump for entertaining false birther theory about Harris Trump says he’d sign bill funding USPS but won’t seek changes to help mail voting Hillicon Valley: ‘Fortnite’ owner sues Apple after game is removed from App Store | Federal agencies seize, dismantle cryptocurrency campaigns of major terrorist organizations On The Money: Senate leaves until September without coronavirus relief agreement | Weekly jobless claims fall below 1 million for first time since March | Trump says no Post Office funding means Democrats ‘can’t have universal mail-in voting’ Trump ignores question when asked if he regrets ‘all the lying you’ve done’ Airline plans bonus for CEO after declaring bankruptcy, laying off hundreds Overnight Defense: Appeals court rules male-only draft is constitutional | Pentagon dismisses ‘unserious’ post-election debate Kamala Harris is Donald Trump’s worst nightmare Biden leads Trump by 7 points in Fox News Poll Lawmakers introduce bill designating $28 billion to secure state and local IT systems The US cooperated with the Soviets on smallpox – it should do the same with China on COVID-19 vaccine distribution 5 takeaways from Israel and UAE opening diplomatic ties Overnight Health Care: Senate leaves until September without coronavirus relief deal | US records deadliest day of summer | Georgia governor drops lawsuit over Atlanta’s mask mandate Salt Lake City police suspend use of K9s on suspects after graphic video of dog biting Black man Dolly Parton backs Black Lives Matter: ‘Our little white asses’ aren’t the only ones that matter Why are we still policing cannabis? No evidence of coronavirus transmission through food, packaging, WHO says Overnight Energy: EPA finalizes rollback of Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions standards | Democratic lawmakers ask Interior to require masks indoors at national parks | Harris climate agenda stresses need for justice RZA unveils new ice cream truck jingle to replace problematic ‘Turkey in the Straw’ City with the highest per capita rate of police killings bans chokeholds Federal appeals court rules male-only draft constitutional Chris Wallace: Trump struggling with attacks on ‘shape-shifter’ Harris Markey riffs on JFK quote in new ad touting progressive bona fides Israel-UAE breakthrough proves Trump’s critics wrong — again The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump threatens Postal Service funding l Biden proposes national mask mandate l Democratic convention takes shape Republican senators call on FTC to investigate TikTok over data collection concerns What America’s Thinking: August 13, 2020 California slams ‘inaccurate and outdated beliefs’ of parents suing to reopen schools Justice Dept. accuses Yale of discriminating against white and Asian applicants What federal government must do to assist small business in the recovery ‘Fortnite’ owner sues Apple after game is removed from App Store EPA finalizes rollback of Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions standards Poll: Majority of suburban voters disapprove of Trump Fauci says he’s ‘not pleased’ with the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hallmark wins some fans, loses others with first on-screen lesbian wedding Facebook under fire over drilling equipment on the seafloor off the Oregon coast: report Young voters are motivated to vote — don’t forget them this election A new tropical storm formed — but likely won’t be a threat Fauci defends voting by mail if ‘you don’t want to take the chance’ in person Democratic lawmakers ask Interior to require masks indoors at national parks Watch live: President Trump holds a news conference Graham says FBI chief ‘committed to being helpful’ after Trump criticism In the next relief package Congress must fund universal COVID testing Analysis: COVID-19 mortality on par with peak of 1918 pandemic Historian Thomas Frank discusses backlash against populism in politics Coronavirus pandemic leading to depression and drinking, CDC says Federal litigator files complaint alleging Labor secretary abused his authority Orange County votes to make Aug. 24 Kobe Bryant Day Museum unveils new Fauci bobbleheads after previous edition sells out Kamala Harris draws mixed reactions from LGBTQ+ community as VP pick Kamala Harris: The outreach Latinos need Biden, Harris call on governors to institute mask mandates Kudlow dismisses funds for ‘voting rights’ as ‘liberal, left wish lists’ Mayors’ group offers recommendations for police reform, opposes defunding Senate leaves until September without coronavirus relief deal Top Trump official ‘really tired of hearing’ criticism over COVID-19 testing Ethics panel opens probe into Rep. Watkins after voter fraud charges QAnon-supporting congressional candidate embraced 9/11 conspiracy theory Mississippi schools see new coronavirus cases as they reopen America can’t afford to ignore the food service distribution industry Morse supporters call for investigation into reports that allegations were engineered Georgia governor drops lawsuit over Atlanta’s mask mandate Democrats unveil bill to penalize gas producers for blowouts ahead of expected Trump methane rollback Biden praises Israel-UAE deal as building on ‘efforts of multiple administrations’ Marlee Matlin: ‘Unfathomable’ that White House doesn’t have sign language interpreters at coronavirus briefings How to build American resilience Howard Kurtz: Kamala Harris ‘getting walk on water coverage’ by media after VP pick Kushner says he met with Kanye West for ‘general discussion’ about policy US blocking private charter flights to Cuba Federal agencies seize, dismantle cryptocurrency campaigns of major terrorist organizations Biden on Trump opposing Postal Service funding: ‘He doesn’t want an election’ National security adviser says Trump ‘should be a front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize’ Biden and Harris seen as more moderate than Trump and Pence: poll HuffPost reporter discusses investigation into allegations College Democrats made against Alex Morse Why Americans must defeat Biden’s tax increase pledge FBI joining deadly Beirut blast investigation, State Dept. official says Walt Disney World reaches testing deal with entertainers Pelosi: COVID talks will resume when GOP offers $2T Austin City Council approves $150M in cuts to police department Black Americans need true systemic change now, not lip service, from our leaders Biden, Harris to address Democratic convention from Chase Center in Delaware Democrat flips GOP-held state House seat in South Carolina With a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Taiwan should up its soft power game 41 percent of U.S. adults report mental illness due to pandemic stress Oklahoma GOP candidate sues tribal leader, alleging wrongful termination for opposing mask mandate Bloomberg to speak at Democratic convention China’s Confucius Institute designated as a foreign mission of Beijing Americans cannot afford to risk integrity of the election this fall Police investigating likely ‘swatting’ after called to home of LA Black Lives Matter co-founder Supreme Court deals blow to GOP in dispute over RI absentee ballots Majority in poll say US coronavirus response worse than other countries Black women are ambitious — that’s why we need more in office U.S. sees deadliest summer day for coronavirus fatalities Pentagon dismisses ‘unserious’ debate over potential military involvement in any post-election dispute Oklahoma State to require masks in football stands, urges mobile ticketing Why Biden’s plan to scrap Trump’s tax reform leaves markets unfazed WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s Breaking Through summit featuring Rep. Rick Larsen Masks with valves or vents don’t stop the spread of coronavirus, CDC warns Khanna says he’ll vote against Democratic Party platform Bill Gates: ‘We’d be lucky’ to have coronavirus vaccine before end of 2020 Ocasio-Cortez challenges Trump to release college transcript Watch live: White House holds press briefing CDC director warns of ‘worst fall’ in history if people don’t follow COVID-19 guidelines NCAA head doctor calls state of pandemic ‘exceptionally disappointing’ Louisiana Supreme Court says online bar exams will be open-book US records deadliest COVID-19 day of summer with over 1,500 deaths Trump says UAE to open relations with Israel, halting West Bank annexation How Congress could diminish the risks with Electoral College count Russia’s fast-track vaccine is a lesson in ethics, human exploitation Trump says no Post Office funding means Democrats ‘can’t have universal mail-in voting’ Federal judge allows new campus sexual assault rules to move forward Biden campaign accuses Trump of ‘sabotaging’ post office Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Protesters refuse to clear barricades around George Floyd memorial until city leaders meet their demands The post-pandemic juvenile justice system could be more equitable. Will we choose that? Rising: August 13, 2020 Pence on debating Harris: ‘I can’t wait’ Hong Kong media tycoon says arrest was meant to intimidate Gloria Steinem: Selection of Kamala Harris recognizes that ‘black women … are the heart and soul of the Democratic Party’ Trump hurls insults at Harris, Ocasio-Cortez and other women MLS players booed in Texas after they take knee during anthem Coronavirus cases may have been spreading in Wuhan and Seattle weeks before first detected: researchers Harris can only hurt Biden Kamala Harris is now under the protection of Secret Service: report Stocks open mixed after jobless claims decline, stimulus impasse deepens South Dakota to build $400K fence around governor’s residence amid coronavirus criticism Passenger allegedly hits American Airlines gate agent after boarding denied for not wearing a mask Anheuser-Busch donates more than 8 million ounces of hand sanitizer for polling places Large party at East Carolina University shut down: campus police There is no ’60-day rule’ — for justice or for elections Antibody study finds 3.4 million in England had coronavirus ‘Bill of rights’ for college athletes unveiled by senators, includes path to payment for endorsements Protesters block ICE from detaining two Mexican immigrants for 12 hours Brazilian chicken wings tested positive for coronavirus in China FDA warns about second toxic chemical in some hand sanitizers Democrats need to get specific on defense cuts Harris carries positive favorability into VP bid: poll Trump hits FBI Director Wray: ‘I wish he was more forthcoming’ Fox’s Baier pushes back after Pirro says Biden might not be on Democratic ticket Weekly jobless claims fall below 1 million for first time since March Passing term limits on Congress will lead to campaign finance reform Satisfaction with women’s treatment in US mired near record low: Gallup Trump: GOP senators who don’t embrace him will ‘lose their elections’ Trump targets ‘Complete psycho’ Scarborough, ‘ditzy airhead’ Brzezinski while praising ‘Fox & Friends’ Facebook launches new election efforts, will expand labels for posts on voting AMC reopening most theaters by early September States should pay attention to Supreme Court justices’ comments on ‘reopening’ orders 175 members of Congress call on postmaster general to reverse changes, restructuring ahead of election Trump lashes out at Harris: She’s getting a pass on ‘Radical Left failures,’ primary Iranian navy briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, US says The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden, Harris launch Trump offensive in first joint appearance Researchers discovered significant vulnerability in Amazon’s Alexa COVID-19 relief talks look dead until September  Democrats struggle to harness enthusiasm of Gen Z voters Harris climate agenda stresses need for justice