The Hill Articles: August 7, 2020

Democratic convention lineup to include Ocasio-Cortez, Clinton, Warren: reports Whitmer met with Biden days before VP announcement: report Joe Arpaio loses bid for his old position as sheriff Maxine Waters expresses confidence Biden will pick Black woman as VP Trump brushes off view that Russia denigrating Biden: ‘Nobody’s been tougher on Russia than I have’ Overnight Defense: Most VA workers find racism ‘moderate to serious problem’ at facilities l Trump advisers were wary of talking military options over fears he’d accidentally start war Trump tees up executive orders on economy but won’t sign yet Trump draws cheers after defending crowd at club as ‘peaceful protest’ Trump teases order requiring insurers to cover preexisting conditions New postmaster general overhauls USPS leadership amid probe into mail delays Guests at Trump club join audience for president’s press conference Most VA workers find racism ‘moderate to serious problem’ at facilities, survey finds Manager of DC-based NPR affiliate resigns amid workplace complaints Death toll for those in ICE custody is highest since 2006 Illinois elections board says Kanye West short of necessary signatures to get on ballot Officials find ‘most sophisticated tunnel in U.S. history’ between Mexico and Arizona Video shows inmate who died had repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe Watch live: Trump to hold news conference Kansas House speaker tested positive for coronavirus before meeting with the governor Coronavirus vaccine could end up being effective only half the time, Fauci says Hillicon Valley: Trump order targets TikTok, WeChat | TikTok fires back | Chinese firms hit hard in aftermath On The Money: Five takeaways from the July jobs report Only these three states and DC have enough contact tracers, survey says, as coronavirus cases climb GOP lawmaker calls for Justice Dept. to probe international court Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on indefinite leave Overnight Health Care: Trump to take executive action after coronavirus talks collapse | Vaccine official says he’d resign if pressured politically Coronavirus talks collapse as negotiators fail to reach deal Walmart and Salvation Army lead donation drives for needy students during the pandemic Hasbro pulls Trolls doll over complaints of inappropriate button Kanye West ‘not denying’ his campaign seeks to damage Biden Virginia rape suspect allegedly killed his accuser after being released from jail due to coronavirus Poll: 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s decision to share videos promoting hydroxychloroquine Trump camp: China, Iran want president to lose because he’s ‘held them accountable’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: National Parks head’s exit sparks concerns over replacement | Interior chief’s former client among firms that secured COVID-19 relief | Proposal would ease royalty calculations for public lands drilling Will the next coronavirus relief package leave essential workers behind? 78 percent of Minneapolis police stops are of Black and East African drivers: study Trump embraces jobs report signaling slowdown Illinois school district bans pajamas for online school Dow, S&P squeak out gains as stimulus talks collapse Interior proposes easing royalty calculations for public lands drilling Dangers of unfettered access to personally identifiable information Virginia is for Lovers…and racist Mayors? Georgia grad students and faculty hold ‘die in’ demonstration to protest reopening Appeals court to review legality of Epstein plea deal The Hill’s Campaign Report: US officials say Russia, China are looking to sow discord in election Trump administration covers full Guard costs for just some states, frustrating governors Michelle Obama and Melinda Gates warn girls’ education at risk due to pandemic Las Vegas fines hotel for hosting Trump campaign event despite coronavirus order Billionaire John Paulson holding Trump fundraiser in Hamptons this weekend Congress must make coronavirus relief inclusive in an election year Trump to take executive action after coronavirus talks collapse Mexican leader knocks State travel warning: We’re in ‘better’ situation than US Postal Service says it lost $2.2 billion over three-month period The conservation movement is under attack Warren urges investment in child care workers amid pandemic Progressive candidate Bush talks about her upset primary win over Rep. Clay Fauci says there is one upside of coronavirus lasting through the fall Oprah Magazine buys 26 billboards demanding Louisville police arrests for Breonna Taylor’s death Massachusetts governor pauses reopening, reimposes some coronavirus restrictions US sent texts to Russians, Iranians offering reward for info on election interference Immigrant history shows not all whites had white-skinned ‘privilege’ US intelligence says Russia seeking to ‘denigrate’ Biden Hawaii governor reimposes restrictions as coronavirus cases rise Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls on county official who used N-word during public meeting to step down National Parks chief exit sparks concerns over replacement Is Congress finally awakening to our nation’s addiction crisis? Super PAC run by former Sanders aides prepares six-figure ad boosting Biden At least 16 dead after Air India Express plane crash lands at airport We need an ecologically based education now Kudos to the leader who wants students to have more options Italian resort evacuates due to glacier melting Clyburn: ‘No question’ Kanye West effort is attempt to take votes from Biden What America’s Thinking: August 7, 2020 Trump vaccine official: ‘I would resign instantly’ if pressured politically COVID-19 bill limiting liability would strike the wrong balance Canada vows to retaliate against Trump tariffs  NFL owner Dan Snyder files $10M lawsuit over false sex trafficking stories Pelosi, Schumer say White House declined $2T coronavirus deal Expanding our health force can save lives and create jobs simultaneously Health volunteers go on strike as India hits 2 million coronavirus cases Oprah buys dozens of billboards in Kentucky calling for justice for Breonna Taylor Fauci’s DC neighbors put up ‘thank you’ signs in their yards Georgia school lifts suspension of student who posted photos of crowded hall House Democrats can sue Trump over U.S.-Mexico border wall funding, court rules The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump’s TikTok ban It’s past time to be rid of the legacy of Jesse Helms Dozens of Black women sign open letter condemning mayor’s racist ‘Aunt Jemima’ comment about VP choice Cuomo says New York schools can reopen in-person this fall Ethics Committee orders Tlaib to refund campaign $10,800 for salary payments Negotiators to meet Friday as coronavirus talks on brink of collapse From a Republican donor to Senate GOP: Remove marriage penalty or risk alienating voters WHO chief hopes US will reconsider exiting the global health agency 3 Bon Appétit journalists of color leave Test Kitchen over alleged racially discriminatory practices Is everything about Iran fake? Former Bush national security adviser Brent Scowcroft dies at 95 Chinese firms’ stock plummet following Trump order Kudlow says he believes Trump will sign payroll tax cut order Gates Foundation invests in $3 COVID-19 vaccine for poorer countries Hong Kong to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents Milwaukee police chief demoted over tear-gas use, other incidents How to prepare for the next national crisis Barr pulls over to thank pro-police rally in Virginia Trump hits Hong Kong leader with sanctions Coronavirus concerns emerge around debates Appeals court rules against Trump, says House can sue to enforce McGahn subpoena Johns Hopkins moves to virtual learning for fall, tells students not to return to Baltimore Why doctors and researchers need access to hydroxychloroquine   Rising: August 7, 2020 Africa surges past 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases More than 100,000 cast absentee ballots in Tennessee primary Louisville soccer players dismissed after party leads to coronavirus outbreak Republicans have to let Donald Trump lose if they want victory TikTok slams Trump’s executive order, promises to pursue ‘all remedies’ Why is America fighting a 2020 pandemic with 1918 medicine? Alabama state lawmaker criticized for honoring KKK founder turns himself in on theft warrant Michigan GOP official refuses calls to resign while continuing to publicly use n-word A $3 trillion stimulus, but $0 for renewable energy — leading businesses want to change that Lifetime creates first movie featuring Chinese American family When will telling the truth in politics matter again? Facebook removes QAnon group, cites harassment and misinformation 7-year-old becomes youngest to die of coronavirus in Georgia Economy adds 1.8 million jobs; unemployment at 10.2 percent Black Lives Matters protesters could face life sentence for mischief charges in Utah Massive power outage hits Manhattan Less than half report regularly using face masks in outdoor areas: poll Judge rules woman who accused Trump of rape can proceed with defamation suit 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine: poll The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the Air Line Pilots Association – Negotiators ‘far apart’ as talks yield little ahead of deadline Nunes opponent pins hopes on shifting demographics in uphill battle Wary GOP eyes Meadows shift from brick-thrower to dealmaker Interior chief’s former client among firms that secured COVID-19 relief Democrats try to force Trump to boost medical supplies production Trump downplays COVID-19’s mortality rate in US