The Hill Articles: August 4, 2020

Democrat Hiral Tipirneni wins Ariz. primary to challenge Rep. David Schweikert Peter Meijer wins GOP primary in Amash’s Michigan district Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar wins GOP primary  GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler advances in Washington primary Michigan Rep. Fred Upton wins GOP primary Arizona Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick wins Democratic primary Inslee, GOP’s Culp advance in Washington governor’s race McSally defeats primary challenger for GOP Senate nod in Arizona Maloney, Torres declare victory in NY primary races after weeks of delays Tracey Mann wins GOP primary to replace Rep. Roger Marshall Book claims Trump barred Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after financier hit on member’s teen daughter Loeffler knocks WNBA players for wearing shirts backing Democratic challenger Amanda Adkins wins GOP primary to challenge Rep. Sharice Davids Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence easily wins House primary Rep. Steve Watkins loses Kansas primary after voter fraud charges Missouri Rep. Billy Long wins GOP primary Establishment-backed Marshall defeats Kobach in Kansas GOP Senate primary Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler wins GOP primary Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell easily wins House primary Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver wins Democratic Primary Missouri Rep. Sam Graves wins GOP primary Multiple political figures helping Kanye West have GOP ties: report Missouri Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer wins GOP primary Washington holds primary elections: Live results Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wins GOP primary Trump says government to review $765M Kodak loan deal Bollier wins Kansas Democratic Senate primary Tulsa Race Massacre ‘gravestones’ put on display to protest removal of Black Lives Matter mural Ex-Google engineer sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing self-driving car files Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in US due to pandemic Kenai: A wildlife refuge in name only? Senate Intel panel approves final Russia report, moves toward public release Arizona holds House, Senate primaries: Live results Cuccinelli says DHS to change camouflage uniforms of federal agents used in Portland Negotiators hit gas on coronavirus talks as frustration mounts Hillicon Valley: NSA warns of new security threats | Teen accused of Twitter hack pleads not guilty | Experts warn of mail-in voting misinformation Trump’s election delay red herring Biden offers well wishes to Lebanon after deadly explosion Oprah calls this book club pick ‘her most vital selection yet’ Julia Louis-Dreyfus weighs in on ‘Veep’ parody of Trump interview Bass honored US Communist Party leader in unsurfaced remarks Not sure if you should send your kids back to school? Here’s what the CDC says. Trump considering executive order to reinstate enhanced unemployment benefits Celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act by visiting a national park, for free Trump notes GOP governor when asked why he backs mail-in voting in Florida Schiff, Khanna call for free masks for all Americans in coronavirus aid package Trump’s wealth test for citizenship targets people of color WNBA players wear ‘Vote Warnock’ shirts in support of Loeffler Democratic challenger Experts warn mail-in voting misinformation could threaten elections Overnight Defense: Marines find human remains after training accident | Fourth service member killed by COVID-19 | Pompeo huddles with Taliban negotiator Trump calls Beirut explosion an ‘attack’ Police and fire rescuers aren’t the be all, end all of safety Louisiana officials confirm state’s first case of dog with coronavirus State attorneys general urge Trump administration to allow other drug manufacturers to make Gilead Sciences’ exclusive coronavirus treatment Michelle Obama supporters urge Biden to pick former first lady as running mate Missouri holds House, Senate primaries: Live results Michigan holds House, Senate primaries: Live results Kansas holds House, Senate primaries: Live results Lawmakers aim for COVID-19 relief deal this week Live results from House, Senate primaries in 5 states Congress must invest in education to battle the coronavirus downturn Overnight Health Care: Trump on coronavirus death toll: ‘It is what it is’ | Majority in poll support 2-week stay-at-home order | Potential COVID vaccine shows positive early signs Merkley, Sanders introduce bill limiting corporate facial recognition The decision to end the census early could leave BIPOC communities out say former agency directors On The Money: Unemployment debate sparks GOP divisions | Pandemic reveals flaws of unemployment insurance programs | Survey finds nearly one-third of rehired workers laid off again Defending champion Rafael Nadal announces he won’t play in US Open As COVID-19 ravages the country, insurers and employers need to step up for patients with debilitating diseases Trump participates in swearing-in of first African American service chief Pompeo says US ready to assist Beirut after deadly explosion Minneapolis mayor: City needs right ‘role models’ to mentor new officers Fourth service member killed by COVID-19 Mississippi governor will require masks in businesses, public places for two weeks 6 states band together to secure rapid COVID testing Report: Trump ambassador pick warned Germany against benefits for ‘unwanted Muslim invaders’ Marines find human remains, vehicle that sunk in California training accident OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump signs major conservation bill into law | Senate votes to confirm Energy’s No. 2 official | Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine project The Hill’s Campaign Report: Even the Post Office is political now | Primary action tonight | Super PACS at war Congress must deliver aid and empower localities to continue assisting in COVID-19 response Audit found only minor FBI errors in FISA warrants: court filing US ‘deeply troubled’ by escalating conflict in Libya Louisiana pushes back loosening coronavirus restrictions — again Potential coronavirus vaccine from Novavax shows positive early signs History, civil rights and the original cancel culture Business groups urge Congress to allow tax deductions for expenses paid with PPP loans Uber to allow employees to work remotely through June 2021 Dow gains for third day running, NASDAQ sets new record LA district attorney’s husband facing charges for waving gun at protesters Navy SEALs end ties with museum over video of dogs attacking man in Kaepernick jersey Nursing home providers accused of misusing federal dollars received millions in COVID-19 funds: report Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine project Short-term health plans leave patients holding the bag at the worst possible time Health officials secure more than 100 million flu vaccine doses to combat dual illnesses Ohio governor mandating masks for K-12 students Paris man beaten with baseball bats after asking stranger to wear a mask Activist wearing ‘F— 12’ mask removed from American Airlines flight Democrats introduce bill to ban chlorpyrifos, other pesticides to protect farmworkers Poll: 67 percent support providing Medicare for every American Survey finds nearly one-third of rehired workers laid off again NSA warns of security threats from mobile location data Big bank hypocrisy: inconsistent morals to drive consistent profits Clorox says wipes shortage expected to last through next year Poll: Majority support new two-week national stay-at-home order Missouri voters set to vote on Medicaid expansion, bypassing GOP opposition GOP expects Senate to be in session next week without coronavirus deal Iowa governor vows to crack down on schools that defy state in-person mandate Mnuchin: Negotiators no closer to coronavirus deal than a week ago UK risks coronavirus wave twice as big as first if schools reopen without better testing: research Minnesota reports growing coronavirus case numbers, higher test positivity rate Price of gold clears $2,000, breaking record Watch live: Trump holds press briefing Data breaking bad: COVID-19 corruption in an election year Teachers rally to protest reopening schools Trump, Democrats both hold fears about US Postal Service, mail-in ballots The Trump administration is giving $35 million in grants to help human trafficking survivors Prominent conservatives question Jerry Falwell Jr. vacation photo Trump goes viral after mispronouncing Yosemite Intercept’s Ryan Grim on primaries in Missouri, Michigan and Washington state Neil Young sues Trump campaign for playing songs at rallies Thanks to red states, the world views America with shock and pity Family says Iran abducted California man in Dubai Florida teen accused of Twitter hack pleads not guilty Gallup editor: New polling shows fewer parents want in-person schooling Trump’s national security adviser returns to White House after COVID-19 recovery Alaska Airlines warns Washington state employees of fall layoffs Pompeo, Taliban official huddle on Afghan peace process Pentagon action to withdraw from Germany benefits our adversaries What America’s Thinking: August 4, 2020 Senators holding behind-the-scenes talks on breaking coronavirus package stalemate Law graduate tests positive for coronavirus after taking in-person bar exam Markey offers apology to family of unarmed Black teen amid criticism Puerto Rico the ‘American Way’ Poll: 31 percent trust Trump on coronavirus Trump shifts, encourages vote by mail — in Florida Millennials now largest share of US population CDC expects 2020 outbreak of rare, life-threatening condition affecting children Should Biden consider a veteran for vice president? Graham leads Democratic challenger Harrison by 1 point in South Carolina: poll Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted school for more than 1 billion children worldwide, UN chief says Seattle police chief asks city council to intervene after protests at her home Hannity selling ‘priority access’ to new book as Trump fundraiser South Dakota expecting 250,000 people for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Warren asks SEC to investigate Kodak stock buys for insider trading Michelle Obama wishes Barack a happy birthday: ‘My favorite guy’ Why bursting the tech salary bubble is a good thing Senate votes to confirm Energy’s No. 2 official Black small businesses harder hit by COVID-19: NY Fed NYC health commissioner quits over de Blasio’s COVID-19 response Tropical Storm Isaias batters East Coast, tornado warnings issued House Democrat calls on Facebook to take down doctored Pelosi video Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively ‘deeply and unreservedly sorry’ for wedding at plantation UN chief warns of ‘generational catastrophe’ due to school closures worldwide NRCC poll finds McBath ahead of Handel in Georgia New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tweak quarantine list Harris endorses Democrat in tight California House race We need the Export-Import Bank to help take on China Massive explosions rock Beirut, killing at least 50 Susan Rice says she could handle pandemic response: ‘I understand what disease can do’ Kanye West withdraws petition to appear on New Jersey ballot Azar: FDA moved quickly to stop subpar Chinese masks from being sold in US California: Dual threats of wildfire and COVID-19 underscore need for prevention CNN political director: President’s comments on Lewis ‘so shameful’ but ‘also classic Donald Trump’ Maloney challenger hits back at ‘absurd’ Trump comparison over mail-in ballots fight Lobbying world China can lead in conservation and save what remains of the world if she wants to Trump signs major conservation bill into law Biden rolls out plan to empower Latino community Judge: Denying Puerto Ricans access to welfare programs is unconstitutional FAA releases 36 pages of proposed fixes for Boeing’s 737 MAX jets The failure of distance learning presents an opportunity to better engage parents Biden leads Trump by nearly 40 points in California: poll Trump administration awarding $35M in housing grants to human trafficking survivors Senate Democrats prepare seven-figure spending spree in Texas Trump stokes conspiracy about Epstein death, stands by wishes for Ghislaine Maxwell Satisfaction with state of the US at 9-year low Atlanta mayor rips Trump over John Lewis comments: ‘He doesn’t care anything about the history of this country’ A sitting target in space for Russia’s anti-satellite weapons? Hannity’s first book in 10 years debuts at No. 1 on Amazon Rising: August 4, 2020 Chinese state media warns against US ‘smash and grab’ theft of TikTok New report highlights disproportionate cost of coronavirus pandemic on Black LGBTQ+ community Most view news media as biased, but critical to democracy: poll Watch live: White House press briefing McConnell has 17-point lead over Democratic challenger McGrath: poll Ford CEO to retire Oct. 1, hand reins to COO Internal memo says Southwest cutting down COVID-19 cleaning to speed turnaround of flights: report Is antifa the greatest movement against free speech in America? Judge upholds Uber arbitration win in price-fixing case Watch live: Trump signs the Great American Outdoors Act Stocks flat as stimulus talks drag on MSNBC producer pens scathing exit letter: Ratings model ‘blocks diversity of thought and content’ Judge orders that NY ballots on House primaries be counted White House protests — it all began with Alice Paul Airline execs, unions press for billions in additional aid amid Congress stimulus debate Fauci backs Birx’s coronavirus assessment following criticism from President Trump Colorado police department apologizes after young children handcuffed during traffic stop 2 in 3 say US is handling pandemic worse than other countries: NPR poll Car diesel is behind the Apple wildfire in California: officials Trump should honor Lee, call Tsai, send Nimitz to Taiwan Strait Democrats twice as likely as Republicans to be wary of in-person voting: poll The Global Fragility Act provides the tools to address long-term impacts of COVID Karen Bass: ‘I’m not a socialist, I’m not a communist’ Five people who attended meeting with DeSantis in Florida test positive for coronavirus Trump: Election results could be delayed by months GOP planning ‘surprise factor’ each night of convention, officials say Big Tech’s assault on free speech Trump on coronavirus death toll: ‘It is what it is’ Trump says Lewis made ‘big mistake’ by not coming to his inauguration The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association – Progress slow on coronavirus bill House Democrats target Midwestern GOP seats Police committed 125 human rights violations during Floyd protests: Amnesty Former Trump aide seeks to fight drug abuse, addiction in his new role Air travel picks up alongside strict mask enforcement TikTok becomes latest casualty in Trump’s tech war with China Unemployment debate sparks GOP divisions COVID-19 outbreaks in agricultural communities raise harvest fears Pandemic reveals flaws of unemployment insurance programs Tensions flare as GOP’s Biden probe ramps up  Five primary races to watch on Tuesday