The Hill Articles: July 15, 2020

Confederate flag banner flies over Bristol Motor Speedway to flout NASCAR’s ban South Carolina state senator rebukes governor’s push to reopen schools: ‘We are not prepared’ Nick Cannon apologizes to Jewish community: ‘I feel ashamed’ Georgia governor overrides all local mask orders in the state Progressive group launches $2M pro-Biden ad buy targeting young voters Ilhan Omar: GOP response to calls for police reform ‘was vicious’ Fatal drug overdoses rose in 2019, reversing previous year’s dip White House considers sweeping travel ban on members, families of the Chinese Communist Party: report National Association of Police Organizations endorses Trump Fauci’s wife speaks out about criticism: ‘They are making things up’ Fauci says relationship with Trump is good, but would step down from task force if asked Maine poised to allow ranked voting for president after state ruling Trump shakes up campaign leadership, demotes Parscale Texas reports record highs for daily coronavirus cases, deaths Black Lives Matter billboard erected next to giant Confederate flag in NC Will Congress provide relief to the ailing child care sector? Montana governor issues mask mandate for 25 counties Pennsylvania tightens coronavirus restrictions on businesses as cases climb Hillicon Valley: Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Musk, others compromised | U.S. announces sanctions on Huawei, citing human rights abuses | Pompeo ‘confident’ foreign adversaries will interfere in elections The case against Judy Shelton for Federal Reserve Board TurboTax, H&R Block used ‘unfair and abusive practices’ to get more money out of people, state regulator finds American Airlines warns 25,000 employees of potential job cuts amid pandemic The war on immigration must end White Paycheck Protection Program borrowers were treated better than Black borrowers, study says Conservative radio host fired over video scolding landscape workers for speaking Spanish Pence says GOP considering moving convention outdoors It’s time to allow markets to fight climate change OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump finalizes rollback of bedrock environmental law NEPA | President attacks Biden clean energy plan while announcing environmental rollback | Dakota Access pipeline shutdown temporarily halted South Carolina governor urges schools to open for in-person classes Demands for coronavirus testing, hot meals sparked riot at New Mexico jail Top Democrat calls for oversight of Trump’s demand for review of universities’ tax-exempt status What the US can learn from other countries that reopened schools What America’s Thinking: July 15, 2020 Missouri study finds masks likely prevented stylists from passing on coronavirus to 139 clients California mom sentenced to 5 weeks in prison after paying to have online classes taken for her son Little Sisters decision is a win for religious liberty Overnight Health Care: Fauci says ‘bizarre’ efforts to discredit him only hurt the White House | Alabama to require face masks | House panel probes ‘problematic’ government contracts Major retailers impose mask mandates for customers nationwide 23 state attorneys general sue DeVos over student loan forgiveness change Louisiana attorney general says governor’s mask mandate, other restrictions ‘likely unconstitutional and unenforceable’ Susan Collins proposes 16 debates against challenger Gideon Biden leads Trump by 11 points in new national poll Trump attacks Biden clean energy plan while announcing environmental rollback Kids face greater online risks with COVID-19; will Congress act? Kansas governor to delay start of schools until after Labor Day Pelosi signals flexibility on size of renewed unemployment payments The Hill’s Campaign Report: New polls show Biden leading by landslide margins Overnight Defense: Esper announces new steps on diversity in military but memo silent on Confederate flag | Defense bill amendment would sanction Russians over bounties | US accuses Russia of planting landmines in Libya Democrat expresses concern about ‘delay’ of cancer-linked chemical regulation Pence: Fauci a ‘valued’ member of coronavirus task force Kroger grocery stores to require customers to wear masks Maryland officials discover $501 million unemployment fraud scheme Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Musk and others compromised Amid rush for COVID-19 vaccine, preventable childhood disease risks grow Experts recommend tightening men’s dietary guidelines on alcohol Portland demonstrators move in to create their own ‘autonomous zone’ as protests continue Trump finalizes rollback of bedrock environmental law NEPA Amazon extends work-from-home for corporate employees to 2021 Virginia becomes first state to issue work safety standards for coronavirus Weedkiller chemical found in popular brands of hummus Supreme Court lifts stay for second federal execution this week Body-cam footage shows new details in George Floyd arrest We need a bespoke approach to independent agency regulations 420 marijuana plants found growing outside Mexican Senate Ginsburg released from hospital Michigan college coaches cut ad urging people to wear a mask White House officials alleged Vindman created hostile work environment after impeachment testimony: report Ousted Manhattan prosecutor Geoffrey Berman to teach at Stanford To bind or not to bind? The Supreme Court’s ‘faithless elector’ decision 30 Mississippi legislators, 11 state capitol employees test positive for coronavirus MS-13 member charged with terrorism-related offenses for first time Poll: Trump approval on economy ticks up 2 points Biden leads Trump by 15 points in latest Quinnipiac poll Former NYT editor pushes back on Bari Weiss allegations of bias Florida sees record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Patient privacy is paramount during a pandemic Lincoln Project reports raising $16.8 million for anti-Trump efforts Hard-hit Arizona is among most anti-mask states: study Trump shares photo with Goya Foods products after Ivanka faces criticism Navajo Nation rescinds nomination for new Washington football team name after criticism Man faces federal arson charges over fire at abandoned Seattle police precinct Car on fire near Supreme Court Bipartisan support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund deserves applause California’s 2021 Rose Parade canceled due to pandemic Woman wants half of $100K raised for Starbucks barista after mask dispute California prioritizes coronavirus testing as supplies are strained amid surge Fauci hits back at Navarro: ‘He’s in a world by himself’ Protesters, NYPD clash on Brooklyn Bridge Esper issues new diversity memo but leaves out topic of Confederate flag, other divisive symbols Navarro-Fauci battle intensifies, to detriment of Trump CNN publishes first Al Franken op-ed since resignation American tourists are ignoring quarantine rule on visits to Ireland: report Attacks on privacy are attacks on national security Fauci says ‘bizarre’ efforts to discredit him only hurt the White House Living near natural gas flares could jeopardize pregnancies, study finds Zuckerberg to interview Fauci on coronavirus pandemic Inventor of N95 mask comes out of retirement to fight pandemic Authoritarianism wins once more NC city votes to approve reparations for Black residents California mayor promises no-tolerance policy after YouTube star Jake Paul hosts party amid coronavirus Watch live: Pelosi speaks on coronavirus funding House panel wraps up lightning-fast appropriations for 2021 Flight attendants union president: ‘Absurd’ the FAA has not mandated masks for passengers Trump rebukes Navarro over op-ed ripping Fauci: ‘He shouldn’t be doing that’ Watch live: Trump speaks about infrastructure plan On American manufacturing, Biden plays offense 4 states sharing data to help Trump administration determine citizenship status: report George Floyd’s family files lawsuit against city of Minneapolis, four police officers involved in his arrest Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint against Meadows Trump warns Iran against executing protesters Alabama is now mandating face coverings WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s New Threats, New Defense summit McConnell says he has ‘total’ confidence in Fauci WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic lowering childhood vaccination rates worldwide More blue is needed in the Democrats’ Green Plan House panel probes ‘problematic’ government contracts for COVID-19 supplies Best Buy requiring all customers to wear face coverings at its stores Pompeo says China will ‘absolutely’ pay a price for pandemic Georgia partnering with UPS to deliver PPE to medical personnel Major LGBTQ rights group endorses Collins opponent for the first time in decades How herd immunity happens, and will it protect us from coronavirus? Pompeo says he is ‘confident’ other countries will meddle in 2020 elections North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents, apologizing for slavery Alabama governor issues statewide mask order The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Facebook — Fauci touts COVID-19 vaccine news Rep. Clyburn on Confederate statues: Mob action is no answer Pompeo downplays chance of summit with North Korea this year Banksy’s pro-mask, coronavirus-inspired artwork is erased from London Underground Trump-backed House candidate leads by only 7 votes in key Texas runoff St. Louis prosecutor knocks Trump and Missouri governor for defending couple who waved guns at protesters Trump lawyers say they’ll fight subpoena for president’s tax returns Manufacturing industry groups press Congress on infrastructure legislation HHS Secretary Alex Azar defends Fauci, blames coronavirus spike on younger people Democrat Nancy Goroff wins NY primary to challenge Lee Zeldin America needs national cyber director to fortify our security Former White House physician Ronny Jackson: ‘Wearing a mask is a personal choice’ National Retail Federation calls for stores to set nationwide mask mandate Oklahoma governor tests positive for COVID-19 Tokyo’s governor warns of rising coronavirus infections Democratic-linked group runs ads in Kansas GOP Senate primary Trump ad ties Biden to defund police effort, warns Americans ‘won’t be safe’ Obama issues warning on US coronavirus response: ‘Virus doesn’t care about spin or ideology’ Biden super PAC launches $24 million vote-by-mail effort in battleground states Trump administration reverses controversial policy for foreign students Dancing with no rhythm: Republican candidates resemble Elaine on Seinfeld US announces sanctions on Huawei, citing human rights abuses Almost one-third of Florida children tested are positive for the coronavirus Kushner won’t divest from real estate tech startup: report White House blames ‘cancel culture’ for criticism of Ivanka Trump’s Goya tweet Almost 8 in 10 college students say they wouldn’t attend parties in the fall: poll House panel approves amendment barring DACA deportations Schools in Richmond, Va., will be virtual in the fall Provider bias in health care Biden leads Trump by 13 points in Pennsylvania: poll WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s New Threats, New Defense summit featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Trump says he’d take Flynn back in White House Fox’s Wallace to interview Trump on Sunday Hickenlooper reports record fundraising haul in Colorado Senate bid Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague: report Walmart to require all US customers to wear masks Trump mocks NY Times after Bari Weiss resignation: ‘People are fleeing, a total mess!’ Floyd family attorneys to file lawsuit against city of Minneapolis, police officers US accuses Russian mercenaries of planting land mines in Libya 87 people charged with felonies for protesting Breonna Taylor death at attorney general’s home Washington’s message to Beijing: Your ‘nine-dash line’ is a sham Rising: July 15, 2020 Dakota Access pipeline shutdown temporarily halted Disneyland Paris opens amid global pandemic On DACA, the president cannot be trusted Restaurant industry calls for targeted relief as indoor dining shuts down Texas protesters defy governor’s order, host mostly maskless rally at bar Stocks surge as Goldman reports huge profit Trump approval at record low among battleground voters: poll Artist secretly replaced slave trader’s statue with sculpture of Black protester 40 percent of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered suicide in the last year: survey ViacomCBS fires MTV host Nick Cannon over ‘hateful speech’ and ‘anti-Semitic conspiracy theories’ Colorado bans LGBTQ+ ‘panic defense’ in courtrooms Congressional inconsistency continues regarding war powers Trump knocks ‘Radical Left smear machine’ after Goya boycott calls Trump seeks to tie Biden to Sanders Watch live: Pompeo press briefing Listening to Trump gave Sunbelt governors a new COVID-19 headache Adviser says Kanye West no longer trying to run for president: ‘He’s out’ China: UK cooperating with US to hurt Huawei White House distances itself from Navarro op-ed bashing Fauci Apple wins $15B EU tax case How to save child care? The rural electrification of America provides an answer Lincoln Project asks in new ad if you trust Trump or Fauci amid attacks Judge blocks second planned federal execution, citing inmate’s dementia Economic slump: The ‘China Dream’ shattered  Most in new poll say Biden running mate won’t influence their vote Mellman: The next American revolution 2 in 3 want to see Trump tax returns: poll ‘Thank you, Mayor de Blasio’: An ex-NYC tourist’s lament Majority opposes Trump administration demand that schools reopen: poll How a progressive populist appears to have toppled Engel Budowsky: Elect Biden, promote Fauci, defeat COVID This Tax Day, let’s talk about why we need real tax reform The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Argentum – In Rose Garden, Trump launches anti-Biden screed Clyburn defends Grant but says Calhoun statue must come down Battle brewing on coronavirus relief oversight Unions, liberal groups list demands for next relief bill in letter to Schumer, Pelosi Meatpacking plant workers take new approach in COVID-19 safety push GOP coronavirus proposal takes shape Public’s disconnect from COVID-19 reality worries experts Lobbying world MJ Hegar wins Democratic battle to challenge John Cornyn Mike Siegel wins Democratic runoff, will face Rep. Michael McCaul in rematch Donna Imam wins Democratic runoff to face Rep. John Carter Candace Valenzuela wins Texas runoff to replace retiring Rep. Marchant