The Hill Articles: August 14, 2020

Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park to close ahead of planned pro-Confederacy rally McGrath reshuffles campaign in home stretch to Senate election UPS, FedEx shut down calls to handle mail-in ballots, warn of ‘significant’ problems: report CDC backtracks guidance on three-month window of immunity Fauci dismisses Tucker Carlson’s criticism but says it may inspire threats from ‘crazies’ Controversial GOP Georgia candidate attempts to distance from QAnon Trump orders TikTok parent company to sell US assets within 90 days Swalwell calls for creation of presidential crimes commission to investigate Trump when he leaves office Romney breaks with Trump’s criticism of mail-in voting Taiwan signs deal to get F-16 jets amid US-China tensions Pentagon launches task force to study UFO sightings House Democrat files criminal referral accusing Trump of subverting election On The Money: Economists flabbergasted after Congress leaves with no deal | Markets rise as the economy struggles | Retail sales slow in July Congress exits with no deal, leaving economists flabbergasted Investments in women are investments in US national security Trump touts NYC police union endorsement: ‘Pro-cop all the way’ USPS workers union endorses Biden, citing threat to postal service ‘survival’ UN Security Council rejects US bid to extend Iran arms embargo FDA creates first-ever medical supply shortage list including masks, swabs and ventilators Hillicon Valley: Simulated cyberattack success | New bill for election security funding | Amazon could be liable for defective products COVID-19 shuts down football conferences — what about small towns? GOP senator draws fire from all sides on Biden, Obama-era probes Facebook knocks Apple’s in-app purchase fees for hurting small businesses 3 Mississippi cops charged with murder for the 2019 death of George Robinson Americans agree on one thing: It’s time to invest in health, not just health care Kanye West petitions to appear on ballot in Iowa US agency takes part in simulated cyberattack on critical systems This university reported two coronavirus clusters in student housing Getting tight — the psychology of cancel culture Overnight Energy: Major oil companies oppose Trump admin’s methane rollback | Union files unfair labor practice charge against EPA Overnight Defense: US seizes Iranian fuel bound for Venezuela | Progressives cool on Biden’s foreign policy | Takeaways from Israel, UAE opening diplomatic ties USPS inspector general reviewing DeJoy’s policy changes Thousands sign petition to remove white pride billboard near KKK headquarters in Arkansas MLS, Dallas team owners condemn death threats against Black player Overnight Health Care: Obama leans into Trump criticism on coronavirus | CDC gives 3-month window for COVID-19 immunity The recipe to rebuild a more robust and resilient public health system IRS extends filing deadline for child stimulus payments The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump hedges with Post Office funding | Harris speaks with 19th | An apology of sorts in Massachusetts Major oil companies oppose EPA methane rollback Texas doctors decry ‘less lethal’ police munitions after treating injured protesters Whiskey, workers and friends caught in the trade dispute crossfire Poll: Majority of voters now say the government should have a universal basic income program Jared Kushner denies Trump ‘promoting’ questions about Kamala Harris France declares Paris, Marseille coronavirus ‘red zone’ as cases spike NBA fires photographer that posted offensive meme about Kamala Harris Stocks close flat amid lack of progress for stimulus deal Mississippi blames ‘typo’ for including huge mosquito among new state flag designs College Democrats call homophobic attacks on Morse ‘unacceptable’ Judge rejects ‘right to travel’ challenge to New York’s coronavirus quarantine rules Appeals court rejects California’s ban on high-capacity magazines CDC gives three-month window of immunity after COVID-19 infection Americans need the best science more than ever from government Postal service warns states it might miss some mail-in ballot deadlines Lawyers say ICE guards ‘systematically’ sexually assaulted detainees in El Paso: report Quincy Institute leader downplays UAE-Israel deal Former Obama speechwriter Favreau: ‘Hilarious’ some media outlets calling Harris a moderate We must fight back against administration’s dangerous assault on Social Security Pew poll finds Biden with 8-point lead on Trump What America’s Thinking: August 14, 2020 ‘Hard to predict’ wildfires scorch Southern California, parts of North Bipartisan group of secretaries of state request meeting with Postmaster General DeJoy Manhattan DA argues Trump ‘is not entitled’ to details on probe involving his tax returns Harris gives first interview as nominee to The 19th news CDC analysis of coronavirus hot spots shows people of color are hit hard Montana to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana Why the US should rely more on strategy, not sanctions There could be up to 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the US by Labor Day, CDC warns Has Congress captured Russia policy? Travel restrictions with Mexico, Canada extended to mid-September CDC: Children and teens are eating more fast food Trump says he’ll sign USPS funding if Democrats make concessions Trump dodges question about whether he backs GOP candidate’s belief in QAnon Seven NFL officials opt out of 2020 season due to coronavirus concerns Kamala Harris pick shouldn’t end the conversation on electing more women of color Los Angeles County sues megachurch for failing to follow ban on indoor gatherings New York City to begin reopening museums, bowling alleys, possibly gyms: report Appeals court blocks Hillary Clinton deposition on private email server Schumer calls for Wolf, Cuccinelli to step down after watchdog says their appointments violate law Alex Morse says campaign had best fundraising week after allegations of inappropriate behavior No more gut-based strategies: Using evidence to solve the digital divide Chamber to launch ads defending embattled GOP senators Marge Simpson responds to Kamala Harris comparison: ‘I teach my children not to name-call’ Pelosi calls Trump attacks on mail-in voting a ‘domestic assault on our Constitution’ Ex-FBI lawyer Clinesmith to plead guilty in Durham probe One hundred days later, Esper still must explain landmine policy reversal Michigan officials: Bald eagle attacked and destroyed government drone Trump dismisses forthcoming Woodward book as ‘fake’ Bald eagle attacks $950 state drone, drops it into Lake Michigan Unions bite the hand that feeds them and us Fauci says attempt to get coronavirus herd immunity would result in ‘enormous’ death toll Postmaster general acknowledges ‘unintended consequences’ of restructuring Obama: Trump ‘takes responsibility for nothing but takes credit for everything’ DNC announces performers including Billie Eilish, John Legend Union files unfair labor practice charge against EPA Virginia mayor apologizes for ‘Aunt Jemima’ comments What Biden must do to keep his lead and win Watch live: Trump holds press conference Tester demands answers from postmaster general on reports of mailbox removals Obama blasts Trump decisionmaking on coronavirus Obama: ‘Unheard of’ for Trump to try to ‘actively kneecap the Postal Service’ Bridging the digital divide has never been more critical Report: US exploring possibility of controversial ‘challenge trial’ for COVID-19 vaccine Lockdown extended in New Zealand city as virus outbreak swells Trump to visit younger brother in the hospital CDC director: Schools need to reopen ‘safely’ and ‘sensibly’ Martin Luther King III endorses Kennedy in Senate primary 47 former top diplomats defend Susan Rice against ‘inept’ criticism New Jersey governor to announce state will move to mostly mail-in voting for November Majority of Floridians want to close public schools amid coronavirus pandemic, survey shows Colorado secretary of state defends mail-in voting: ‘Trump is lying’ A cautionary tale of maximum pressure More than 70 percent of young people have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic Trump to counter DNC with travel to swing states Graham on Harris: ‘No issue’ as to whether ‘she is an American citizen’ Lawmakers introduce bill to help election officials address cyber vulnerabilities Progressives look to flex their muscle in next Congress after primary wins Janet Yellen briefed Biden on economic issues Desecrating Gettysburg Rising: August 14, 2020 Government watchdog finds top Trump DHS officials are ineligible for their positions Three Muslim women sue Delaware claiming they were barred from wearing hijabs at work USPS mailboxes removed in Oregon cities as officials cite ‘declining mail volume’ Health care industry launches new ads against public option for convention The Republican Party goes for broke Internal poll shows neck-and-neck race brewing in Virginia House contest One in three Americans say they won’t get coronavirus vaccine: poll Stocks dip as retail sales disappoint Bernie Sanders on funding Postal Service: ‘Trump may be crazy, but he’s not stupid’ The slow but steady progress to Israel’s peace with the UAE Dodgers, LeBron James group partner to make Dodger Stadium a polling site State appeals court rules Amazon can be held liable for allowing sale of defective products July retail sales slow to 1.2 percent, below expectations Democrats for Life urge DNC to change party platform on abortion Time for Turkey to call in the IMF 9/11 museum cancels twin towers light tribute due to coronavirus Chris Wallace rips both parties for coronavirus package impasse: ‘Pox on both their houses’ Oregon state police ending protest duty, leaving Portland Barr says some results on probe into Russia investigation could be released before election Fauci tells Matthew McConaughey he backs ‘universal wearing of masks’ Biden strikes out with Harris, the least-worst of his choices Prosecutors say Ghislaine Maxwell has been isolated for her safety Hillary Clinton on possible Trump loss: He won’t go ‘silently into the night’ Happy birthday to Social Security — crown jewel of the New Deal Hawaii governor says he could delay tourist return amid spike in coronavirus cases DeSantis compares reopening schools to killing Osama bin Laden Biden campaign raises $48 million in two days after naming Harris as running mate Biden expands lead over Trump to double digits: poll The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump goes birther again; no deal on COVID-19 package Progressives cool on Biden foreign policy The Hill interview: NIH chief addresses concerns about speed of COVID-19 vaccine development The Memo: Trump attacks on Harris risk backfiring Markets rise as economy struggles; ‘It does not make sense’ Democrats seek Harris boost in Senate race