The Hill Articles: July 20, 2020

Maryland county health officials ask governor to reimpose some restrictions California delays high school sports seasons until at least December Texas county hard-hit by coronavirus issues new stay-at-home order DHS expands authority of personnel to collect information on people threatening monuments: report GOP signals Trump’s payroll-tax cut in Republican coronavirus bill — for now Ice cream store manager in NY says he was fired for not serving customer coughing without mask Kansas governor orders students and teachers to wear masks when schools reopen Chicago tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases rise Attorney for former Atlanta officer charged in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks seeks DA’s recusal Detroit police officer accused of shooting journalists with rubber pellets charged with felony assault Trump threatens to double down on Portland in other major cities White House, Senate GOP clash over testing funds Lobbyists gear up for final push as next coronavirus relief package takes shape Tower of London Beefeaters, established in 1485, believed to be facing their first mandatory redundancies GOP eyes more than $70 billion for schools in coronavirus package Louisiana coronavirus rental assistance program suspended after 4 days due to overwhelming demand Unless Congress acts, Americans will be ‘sweltering in place’ Mark Cuban, Ted Cruz tangle on Twitter over national anthem and China Major hotels to require guests wear masks nationwide Four Louisville protesters plan hunger strike over Breonna Taylor’s death National Gallery of Art becomes first museum on DC’s National Mall to reopen How great is the pardon power? Overnight Health Care: The latest on coronavirus deaths | Oxford researchers report positive results from early vaccine trial | Trump to resume COVID-19 briefings Overnight Defense: House approves defense policy bill amendments on Insurrection Act, nuclear testing | Defense spending bill set for House vote next week | Afghan peace elusive after Taliban deal passes key deadline House seeks ways to honor John Lewis Senate confirms Vought to be Trump’s OMB director House votes to block funding for nuclear testing Fox’s Napolitano rips ‘unconstitutional’ Trump crackdown on Portland: ‘Just plain wrong’ Hybrid schools could revolutionize education As coronavirus surges in Georgia, HBCUs move to online classes for fall semester Biden vows to fight back against foreign interference efforts if elected HHS unveils new public coronavirus data system Religious leaders warn against Pompeo’s push for religious freedom as priority human right On The Money: Congress set for showdown on coronavirus relief legislation | Jobless claims raise stakes in battle over COVID-19 aid | S&P 500 erases 2020 losses Making vulnerable children a priority in the pandemic response Gillum discusses battle with alcoholism, depression after entering rehab House votes to curtail Insurrection Act powers Colorado driver who allegedly hit protester with car charged with assault Overnight Energy: 20 states sue EPA over power plant regulation | States, groups sue to block federal coal leasing program | GOP lawmaker wants vote on public lands bill delayed House to bring controversial Homeland Security bill to floor Hillicon Valley: Democrats request counterintelligence briefing | New pressure for election funding | Republicans urge retaliation against Chinese hackers 20 states sue EPA over weakened justification for power plant regulation St. Louis couple that pointed guns at protesters charged with felonies Biden pledges to overturn Trump’s travel ban initially on majority Muslim countries Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox host Ed Henry of rape Iowa GOP House candidate pulls multiple sections from website amid plagiarism accusations In multiple strikes, hundreds walk off jobs to demand better COVID-19 protections and racial equality Newsom denies having to directly appeal to Trump for COVID-19 aid The Hill’s Campaign Report: Georgia Democrats nominate state party chair for John Lewis’s seat Biden swings left while Trump turns right Our environmental paradox: The conservation fund dependent upon oil and gas money Online retail giant Zappos is now selling single shoes to help those with disabilities Fauci to throw out first pitch for Washington Nationals home opener Acting DHS secretary: I don’t need ‘invitation’ from Portland to deploy officers FDA orders removal of fruity Puff Bar vapes Teachers’ unions aren’t the problem — federal inaction is Trump tweets photo of himself wearing a mask Winn-Dixie grocery stores will not require customers to wear masks Tea Party conservative Allen West to guide Texas GOP through 2020 elections S&P 500 erases 2020 losses Latest study finds a new coronavirus symptom to watch out for ‘My very presence was the catalyst for an onslaught of anger and hate from my fellow children of God,’ says reverend who is pursuing charges against anti-mask protesters Trump’s push for payroll tax cut sparks GOP pushback Ex-New York Assembly speaker sentenced to 78 months in prison Jacksonville sheriff warns GOP convention security plan ‘not achievable right now’ What business leaders could do for veterans in the uncertain economy In the debate over statehood for Washington DC, we also need to consider representation for US territories Poll: Trump trails Biden on voters’ views of mental, physical fitness Disney World bans eating or drinking while walking around resort Rand Paul: ‘No place’ for feds ’rounding people up at will’ in Portland The federal government must pay for distribution of the COVID vaccine The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Former HHS Secretary Sebelius gives Trump administration a D in handling pandemic; Oxford, AstraZeneca report positive dual immunity results from early vaccine trial Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Kathleen Sebelius States, groups sue to block federal coal leasing program Democratic AGs sue Trump administration over LGBTQ health protections rollback Flynn argues federal judge doesn’t have standing to fight dismissal of charges Congressional Democrats request FBI briefing on foreign election interference efforts CARES Act watchdogs question Treasury on national security loan to trucking company Economic recovery—and congressional relief– requires protecting the health of workers and businesses Watch live: California Gov. Newsom holds briefing on COVID-19 and schools Brees, Wilson warn there’s ‘no football in 2020’ unless NFL improves COVID safety protocols K Street revenue jumps in second quarter on coronavirus lobbying House Republicans urge Trump to take action against Chinese hackers targeting coronavirus research Gap becomes the latest large retailer to require customers to wear face masks Teachers unions sue Florida governor over order requiring schools to reopen amid coronavirus outbreak How to get a COVID-19 vaccine faster Trump signals he will send federal agents to major cities Planned Parenthood launches six-figure ad campaign blasting vulnerable GOP senators on COVID-19 bill Georgia Democrats tap state party chair to replace John Lewis on November ballot Marine Corps Marathon to go virtual-only Lawyer found dead identified by FBI as suspect in shooting of judge’s son, husband What America’s Thinking: July 20, 2020 Biden gets nod from top Muslim group that endorsed Sanders Cuomo threatens to reverse NYC reopening if coronavirus compliance isn’t enforced ‘All or nothing’ in the prosecution of police shootings Kanye West fails to make ballot in South Carolina despite rally The Associated Press announces it will not capitalize ‘W’ in white Scientists warn polar bears could become nearly extinct by end of century WHO warns indigenous communities especially at risk from coronavirus pandemic Celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace: The Dell example House holds moment of silence for John Lewis Missouri governor on kids getting coronavirus at school: ‘They’re going to get over it’ New Christopher Nolan film ‘Tenet’ postponed Moving beyond skepticism in the pandemic: Automation for the public good Zaid Jilani on why Glenn Greenwald wasn’t on cancel culture letter Chris Wallace says Biden should do tough interview like Trump Consumer brand group calls for review of disinfectant supply chain before decision on reopening schools Mnuchin: $1 trillion is GOP starting point for coronavirus talks Federal agents, local officials and protesters clash in Portland: how we got here GOP lawmaker wants vote on public lands bill delayed over decline in oil and gas revenue A safe, prosperous nation requires secure supply chains Nation correspondent on the federal police presence in Portland Homeland Security sending 150 agents to Chicago this week: report Democratic senator proposes telehealth expansion Morgan Stanley commits to measuring climate change impacts of its investments The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Supreme Court denies request to expedite Trump’s financial record case Ivanka Trump hands out food boxes to DC families Our country’s future education depends on actions Congress takes NBC’s Savannah Guthrie undergoing cataract surgery after being struck by 3-year-old’s train Africa is on the 2020 political agenda — now make it count US sanctions Chechen leader Kadyrov for human rights abuses Mnuchin, Meadows to brief Senate GOP Tuesday on new COVID-19 relief bill UK suspends extradition agreement with Hong Kong amid tensions with Beijing Cuccinelli defends federal response in Portland, says could extend to other cities Trump to resume COVID-19 briefings Here’s your state’s plan for reopening schools Is this the end of the ‘college experience’? Acting DHS secretary defends federal crackdown in Portland, says they are ‘not going to back down’ Portland protester seen in viral confrontation with federal officers is Navy veteran National security leaders, advocacy groups urge Congress to send election funds to states Republican governors are failing with their coronavirus responses Clintons, Biden to join premiere of MSNBC’s Joy Reid show on Monday Mexican president says he won’t confront Trump over Mexico wall, coronavirus comments Maxine Waters jumps out of vehicle to monitor officers who pulled over Black motorist Supreme Court denies Democrats’ bid to fast-track ongoing fight for Trump financial records Kentucky reaches daily record for new coronavirus cases Kentucky couple under house arrest after one tests positive for coronavirus John Lewis’s message: The power of voices and of voting US surgeon general: ‘This whole administration is now supportive of masks’ Rising: July 20, 2020 Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of Biden Bob Costas to join CNN as on-air contributor Oxford researchers report positive results from early vaccine trial Cuban, Walker battle over Black Lives Matter on NBA courts during Fox special 85 crew members aboard Alaskan fishing ship test positive for coronavirus Coronavirus — the uncertain path ahead, and a guiding voice of reason Summers are getting hotter. When will it get too hot to work in? Uber launches service to help with coronavirus contact tracing: report Democrats, progressive groups raise more than $700 million in three months through ActBlue Stocks open flat after a week of gains Texas Democrat proposes COVID-19 victims’ compensation fund More than 100,000 have signed up for coronavirus vaccine testing It’s wrong to allow government employees to support BLM while on the job India sees largest daily coronavirus increase with more than 40,000 new cases Schumer urges Democrats to unify against GOP coronavirus bill Portland moms form human barrier to protect protesters from federal officers Prioritizing access to care: Keeping telehealth options for all Americans Thousands across US set to protest racial inequality in job walk off France introduces fines for people who fail to wear mask in indoor public spaces Latest China coronavirus outbreak spreads to second city Saudi king admitted to hospital Wishing Ruth Bader Ginsburg a speedy recovery Federal officers use tear gas on protesters at federal courthouse in Portland Maryland GOP governor: Fauci has ‘never let me’ down It’s ‘Captive Nations Week’ — here’s why we should care British pharmaceutical says small coronavirus trial shows possible ‘major breakthrough’ Bahamas bans tourists from US, cites coronavirus concerns The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump, GOP senators at odds over next stimulus bill This week: Debate over Confederate statues, fifth coronavirus bill heats up Senate GOP posts $35M quarter haul as candidates, Trump struggle Juan Williams: We must not become numb to Trump’s abnormality Judd Gregg: When the dollar is worth 60 cents The Hill Interview: Colombian President Duque calls for multilateral COVID-19 solutions Congress set for showdown on coronavirus relief legislation