The Hill Articles: June 25, 2020

Trump administration calls for Supreme Court to strike down ObamaCare Philadelphia officials announce moratorium on tear gas following NYT investigation Three GOP lawmakers vote for Democratic-led police reform bill Aviation workers’ unions ask Congress for another $32 billion in payroll aid amid COVID-19 resurgence Trump says there will be ‘retribution’ for those who deface monuments White House task force tracking coronavirus spikes even as Trump says virus is ‘going away’: report Elijah McClain’s mother says he was ‘murdered’ after governor assigns special prosecutor House passes police reform bill that faces dead end in Senate Barr denies pattern of upholding Trump’s interests, blames ‘media narrative’ Fox News polls: Trump, Biden neck and neck in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas Trump administration to extend troops at the border through 2021 Eighteen relatives test positive for coronavirus after surprise birthday party Overnight Defense: Army to drop photos from soldier records to reduce racial bias | House defense bill backs $1B pandemic preparedness fund | Bill targets potential troop drawdowns White House coronavirus task force to hold first briefing in nearly two months A Gen Z awakening at the ballot box GOP senator proposes bill to deny federal funds to cities, states that allow ‘autonomous zones’ Bolton says Boris Johnson is ‘playing Trump like a fiddle’ Environmentalists charged with terrorizing oil and gas lobbyist with box of plastic pellets Latino man’s death in Tucson fuels debate over police brutality on Hispanics Hillicon Valley: Democrats introduce bill banning federal government use of facial recognition tech | House lawmakers roll out legislation to establish national cyber director | Top federal IT official to step down Our future depends upon caring for the early educators On The Money: Next COVID-19 bill depends on June jobs report | Treasury sent nearly $1.4B in stimulus payments to dead people | Fed bans stock buybacks, caps dividend payments for big banks after stress tests Verizon says it will pull ads from Facebook, Instagram Senate passes sanctions bill targeting China over Hong Kong law Trump visits battleground state of Wisconsin, touts manufacturing and military investment Black female celebrities, mothers of victims push Senate to pass mail-in voting legislation The case for renewed US engagement in Latin America Overnight Health Care: Texas pauses reopening amid COVID-19 spike | CDC says there could be 10 times more cases than known | Biden hits Trump on ACA lawsuit Florida, Texas, Arizona face hurdles in getting outbreaks under control House defense bill targets potential troop drawdowns in Africa, South Korea Michigan candidate’s daughter urges people not to vote for him in viral tweet NC lieutenant governor to sue governor over coronavirus orders GOP senator blasts Washington officials, claims DC would not be a ‘well-rounded working-class state’ Sometimes common sense beats a lawsuit over liberties Short-term health plans leave consumers on the hook for massive medical costs, investigation finds Wisconsin police investigating after Black woman suffers burns, says white men tried to set her on fire Jaime Harrison: GOP police reform bill ‘doesn’t go far enough’ Overnight Energy: Trump wants to open up 82 percent of Alaska reserve for drilling | Trump directs aid to Maine lobster industry crushed by tariffs | Conservation bill creates strange bedfellows House defense bill backs $1B pandemic preparedness fund Smarter engineering could help recovery from major disasters CDC says pandemic has moved into younger populations, considering using TikTok for coronavirus messaging BET founder: Biden’s ‘you ain’t black’ remark ‘biggest turnoff’ from a politician in years Fed bans stock buybacks, caps dividend payments for big banks after stress tests Trump administration wants to open up 82 percent of Alaska reserve for drilling Ben Carson to read stories for children at home amid the coronavirus pandemic House Democrats unveil green tax package National Park Service to formally recognize Tulsa Race Massacre memorial Facebook to begin warning people when they share old news Homeland security is critical as hurricane season makes waves Trump has ‘no final decision’ on Israeli plans for annexation Maxine Waters: Trump more concerned about Confederate statues than coronavirus Poll: Voters split on granting statehood to DC Lawmakers introduce legislation to establish national cybersecurity director Pelosi predicts Trump would accept election results if he loses, but says ‘be prepared for everything’ Whistleblower says Trump administration continues to retaliate against him Jack Abramoff charged with conspiracy in cryptocurrency case GOP lawmakers join social media app billed as alternative to Big Tech Anticipating the greatest public health effort of our generation Kentucky Derby to be held with fans, but officials acknowledge ‘different experience’ University of Alabama football team releases emotional video: ‘All lives can’t matter until Black lives matter’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Democrats zero in on health care as Obamacare lawsuit nears key deadline Lawmakers weigh methods to battle Asian ‘murder hornets’ found in US Here are the states requiring masks in public Trump’s Kosovo peace summit postponed amid war crime allegations Republicans are working to close the digital divide Citibank pushes back on Consumer Reports analysis over credit card complaints Biden hits Trump over ‘heartless’ assault on ObamaCare during pandemic What America’s Thinking: June 25, 2020 Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation banning government use of facial recognition technologies CDC says pregnant women may be at a higher risk for severe coronavirus infection The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Geopolitical adviser Parag Khanna criticizes US, China leadership on virus; US COVID-19 cases reach highest single-day level Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Parag Khanna DeVos issues new rule ordering more coronavirus relief to private schools Judge throws out attempt to block Trump’s niece’s book Alabama, Nevada report single-day highs of coronavirus infections Amazon to name Seattle sports venue ‘Climate Pledge Arena’ Trump criticizes Black Lives Matter leader, blasts de Blasio over mural plans Yahoo music editor: It might be time for a new national anthem NASCAR completes investigation without determining who tied noose in Talladega garage America must continue to advance high-performance computing Watch live: Trump delivers remarks at Fincantieri Marinette Marine Trump’s 4th of July celebration double the cost from previous years: study South Park episodes on HBO Max featuring Prophet Muhammad not included in streaming deal Black Caucus rallies behind Meeks for Foreign Affairs gavel Sow nature’s lessons, reap better protection Why Joe Biden should pledge to serve just one term NASCAR released a photo of the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall After backlash over ‘racist tropes,’ Disney’s ‘Splash Mountain’ ride will be reimagined for Princess Tiana Army to drop photos from soldier records to quell racial bias Top federal IT official stepping down in July Pelosi throws cold water on impeaching Barr Government doesn’t know how much gold, silver, copper is being mined on federal lands: watchdog Union says 93 meatpacking employees have died from coronavirus Trump’s withdrawal of support for coronavirus testing sites in 5 states could have ‘catastrophic cascading consequences,’ health officials say SEC’s Clayton demurs on firing of Manhattan US attorney he would replace Nina Turner says progressive Democrats who won primaries need to ‘keep up the pressure’ In our post-COVID world, science must be our new frontier Trump called for toppled Albert Pike statue to be restored in DC: reports McCarthy calls for police reform conference ahead of vote Several Trump campaign staffers are quarantining after Tulsa rally Why Veterans Affairs workers don’t trust the Trump administration Disney’s ‘Splash Mountain’ to drop controversial theme, get ‘Princess and the Frog’ makeover CDC: Coronavirus may have infected 10 times more Americans than known The right way to end qualified immunity Morehouse Medical College found out about $40M coronavirus grant from TV briefing GOP senators push back on Trump administration plan to end support for testing sites ‘Gone with the Wind’ is back on HBO Max, with an acknowledgement of ‘racist depictions’ Most Americans say news organizations ‘do not understand people like them’: Pew New York police officer arrested and charged with using illegal chokehold Democratic super PAC launches new ad blasting Trump for ‘trying to end’ ObamaCare Google adds automatic data deletion for new accounts Biden would fire Trump appointee leading US media agency for ‘hijacking’ outlet NFL Hall of Fame Game slated for August canceled Dixie Chicks drop ‘Dixie’ from band name New York primary elections signify next generation of political leaders Watchdog report finds delays, testing inaccuracies in government response to COVID-19 Texas pauses reopening plan as coronavirus cases, hospitalizations surge The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – US breaks daily COVID-19 case record Senate panel votes 21-1 to back Justice IG measure over Graham objections Just say ‘no’ to antibody testing Warren presses Powell on Fed’s role in fighting racial wealth gap Trump mocks Fiorina for saying she will vote for Biden Dingell pushes provision to curtail drunk driving in House infrastructure package Beyoncé receiving humanitarian award for work with underserved communities Treasury sent nearly $1.4B in stimulus payments to dead people: report Treasury institutes sanctions against companies in Iran’s metal industry Google to pay some news publishers for content Few people have voted by mail nationwide but popularity is rising: study Fireworks sales, and complaints, skyrocket across US London police officers injured in clash responding to ‘unlawful’ street party #FundThePolice or #FaceTheConsequences  Texas pauses reopenings amid COVID-19 spike DC sues oil companies over climate change US model predicts 22,000 fewer coronavirus-related deaths Native American activists planning protests for Trump’s Mount Rushmore visit 1 in 5 supports reparations in new poll US sets record for daily new cases of coronavirus Census shows Asian, Hispanic populations booming Texas suspends elective surgeries in four counties as COVID-19 cases surge Lawsuit challenges Trump administration waterway protection rollback Businesses, residents in protest zone sue Seattle Colorado governor directs officials to reexamine death of Elijah McClain in police custody Macy’s laying off 3,900 corporate employees to reduce costs Lincoln Project releases new pro-Biden ad in swing states Introducing the ‘Great Reset,’ world leaders’ radical plan to transform the economy Mayor of Green Bay pens open letter to Trump ahead of his visit: ‘We don’t endorse divisive bigoted rhetoric’ Disney postpones reopening of California theme parks past July 17 Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy protection Supreme Court permits fast-track removal of asylum-seekers Gatherings at homes may be to blame for coronavirus spread, Gov. Newsom says Theater of memory: Confronting Confederate memorials Democrats lead in three battleground Senate races: poll Rising: June 25, 2020 LeBron James raises $100 million for new media company GOP candidate says his NC win not a referendum on Trump Chinese city unveils nation’s first searchable domestic violence database 189 House Democrats urge Israel to ‘reconsider’ annexation Watch live: House Democrats gather on Capitol steps ahead of police reform vote Trump directs aid to Maine lobster industry crushed by tariffs LA Times editor says he won’t resign amid calls for more diversity Will the next administration restore diplomacy in the Middle East? Conservation bill creates strange bedfellows Biden widens lead to 9 points over Trump in CNBC survey Trump: Sad to see states allowing ‘wise guys, anarchists & looters’ to topple statues Two US warships break records for days at sea 3 Michigan child care employees charged in teen’s death ruled a homicide Albright, McMaster, Jeb Bush among figures warning coronavirus threatens democracy College towns have been clobbered by COVID-19 Palm Beach County residents express outrage over mask requirement: ‘Devil’s laws’ Joy Reid in line to be MSNBC’s next 7 PM host: report New York hospitalizations fall below 1,000 for the first time since March 18 State Department: White supremacist terror ‘on the rise and spreading’ US marshals asked to prepare to protect monuments nationwide: report The Korean War: The origin of Pyongyang’s state lies Percentage of Americans who say economy is in a recession or depression drops sharply: Gallup Nearly 1.5 million Americans file new claims for jobless benefits CNN’s Chris Cuomo lauds brother in panned interview: ‘You’re both awful’ Biden campaign adds staff in three battleground states US economy shrank at annualized rate of 5 percent in first quarter White House says Trump won’t follow NJ quarantine order Wake up, America — see what’s coming Arizona councilman sparks backlash after saying ‘I can’t breathe’ at anti-mask rally How the nation can fight corruption Dem-aligned group announces return to in-person canvassing in seven states Progressive group unleashes first wave of ads in online voter registration effort Eiffel Tower reopening Thursday after longest closure since WWII World’s second-worst Ebola outbreak formally ends Fiorina planning to vote for Biden Politicians must recognize Americans’ changing perceptions of marijuana Biden topping Trump in six swing states president carried in 2016: poll US reports record 36,880 new coronavirus cases Losing our competitive edge is not just about international students — it’s about us, too The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Dems, GOP dig in on police reform ahead of House vote The Memo: Trump hopes narrow as polls worsen House to pass sweeping police reform legislation Next COVID-19 bill depends on June jobs report Club for Growth unleashes financial juggernaut for 2020 races The Hill interview: NAACP president puts Trump DACA actions alongside Dred Scott decision Partisan divide on annexation complicates US-Israel relationship