The Hill Articles: June 8, 2020

Virginia city removes slave auction block from its downtown corner Lobbying firm cuts ties to Trent Lott amid national anti-racism protests Daniel Radcliffe says he is ‘deeply sorry for the pain’ JK Rowling comments on gender identity caused Editor of Bon Appétit steps down after brownface photo surfaces White lawyer in Wisconsin arrested, facing charges after spitting on black teen during protest Michigan to seek federal disaster declaration over broken dams US Women’s National Team demands end to policy requiring players stand for national anthem Officials say 60 percent of Roosevelt carrier crew have coronavirus antibodies: report Trump to make it easier for Alaska hunters to kill wolf pups and bear cubs: report Army briefs House panel on response to DC protests COVID-19 has highlighted the risks home health workers face — here’s what can be done to help Georgia sends National Guard home from Atlanta protests Senate GOP leaders don’t expect next coronavirus bill before mid-July Thousands of LA protesters arrested over curfew won’t be charged Man arrested following burning of Minneapolis police precinct COVID-19 could lead to new wars in authoritarian countries Netflix secured trademarks for ‘Space Force’ before US military could: report Barr contradicts Trump, says Secret Service called for him to be moved to bunker Texas governor meets with George Floyd’s family, signals support for police reforms GOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat US, Russia to begin nuclear arms talks this month A straightforward solution to the newly uninsured Romney says he wants to be part of change between black voters and GOP Hillicon Valley: Chinese tech groups caught in rising US-China tensions | Senator questions controversial facial recognition group on use during protests | Study finds vulnerabilities in online voting system used by several states Overnight Defense: Army now willing to rename bases named after Confederates | Dems demand answers on ‘unfathomable’ nuke testing discussions | Pentagon confirms death of north African al Qaeda leader Feehery: How Trump can turn the protests into parades dedicated to making America great again Current, former NHL players form diversity coalition to fight intolerance in hockey Websites need to become ‘places of public accommodation’ under the Americans with Disabilities Act OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump’s latest environmental rollback threatens minority communities, experts warn | Interior secretary: Park Police faced ‘state of siege’ at Lafayette Square protests Axios gives green light for reporters to join protests Pentagon leaders open to renaming Army bases named after Confederate leaders House Oversight chairwoman self-quarantining over possible COVID-19 infection Overnight Health Care: Study finds shutdowns prevented 60M COVID-19 cases in US | An exclusive investigation: where was Congress? | WHO official: Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus ‘very rare’ Joe Biden’s ideal VP is Condoleezza Rice On The Money: S&P erases 2020 losses as stocks soar | US entered recession in February: NBER | Lawmakers worry IRS is giving rich people a pass LA prosecutors won’t charge protesters over curfew violations Republicans aim to release police reform proposal by end of the week Study finds vulnerabilities in online voting tool used by several states Schumer wants votes on police reform, fifth coronavirus bill by July 4 Comcast pledges $100 million to combat systemic prejudices in American society The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ Portland police chief resigns, promoting black officer: It’s the ‘right moment’ We must embrace stewardship rather than status quo GAO provides guidance to lawmakers to protect watchdogs, prevent abuse Biden pushes out to 10-point lead over Trump in new Hill/Harris X poll Trump taps pollster to push back on surveys showing Biden with double-digit lead Congress controls the military, too – Gen. Milley should testify K-pop group BTS donates $1 million to Black Lives Matter, fans match donation Trump likes tweet about HBO’s ‘Insecure’ prompting user to change name to ‘Black Lives Matter’ Trump to resume campaign rallies this month Converse signs its first endorsement deal with a female basketball player Senator presses controversial facial recognition company on use on protesters Marine vet protests in full uniform with ‘I can’t breathe’ taped on his mouth President of Chicago Police Board hit repeatedly with batons during protest S&P erases 2020 losses as stocks soar Social media platforms genuinely need some form of government regulation McEnany, Ocasio-Cortez tangle over ‘Biden adviser’ label Journalist Zaid Jilani: Study finds voters, donors in same party diverge on many issues Pro-abolition author Alex Vitale discusses ‘defund the police’ movement Law enforcement slashed parked car tires in Minneapolis amid protests OPEC, allies extend initial oil cuts by one month Report that Bush won’t support Trump reelection ‘completely made up,’ spokesman says Val Demings is the perfect choice as Joe Biden’s running mate What America’s Thinking: June 8, 2020 Trump: There won’t be any defunding of police The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: New America’s Anne-Marie Slaughter says countries around world are deciding not to trust US; All eyes on New York as city begins phased reopening Louisville, Ky., Confederate statue removed White House: ‘No regrets’ about handling of protesters in Lafayette Square Is the glacier of political polarization finally cracking? Schumer, Pelosi call on Trump to reopen Lafayette Square from ‘militarized zone’ Former US ambassador to EU: Trump reminds me of Mussolini GOP senator says he spoke with George Floyd’s family Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter WHO official: Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus ‘very rare’ Boston is the latest city to consider protests’ demands to ‘defund the police’ Philadelphia police inspector gets applause from officers before surrendering on charges of assaulting protester Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling defends ‘transphobic’ tweets with lengthy essay Bail set at $1.25M for officer charged with George Floyd’s murder Schiff asks if defense resources provided intelligence during protests Rethinking the US global fragility strategy Top Democrats demand answers on Trump administration’s ‘unfathomable’ consideration of nuclear testing It takes a village to end our child welfare crisis The White House put up a fence to keep protesters out of a public park. They turned it into a memorial for George Floyd. Don’t bomb America again Pandemic sparked broadest economic collapse since 1870, World Bank says Trump’s handling of two crises lowers his approval — and his reelection chances Cuomo rides subway on first day of New York City reopening What is sterilizing immunity and do we need it for the coronavirus? French troops killed top al Qaeda leader in Mali, Pentagon confirms Sunday marked new global peak for coronavirus $2 million hidden treasure at center of decade-old mystery found in Rocky Mountains China calls on Rick Scott to provide evidence to back up coronavirus vaccine sabotage claim NJ state police under scrutiny after killing of black man   You may pay more at the pump, as OPEC+ cuts oil production Virginia man accused of driving into protesters an admitted KKK leader, officials say CDC: Pet-to-human transmission of coronavirus unlikely US entered recession in February as coronavirus derailed economy: NBER House Judiciary seeks briefing on Trump order to slash regs to assist the economy Amid pandemic, majority of US prefers private sector lead the way in health care: poll France moves to ban police chokeholds amid global George Floyd protests Clyburn: Tom Cotton should be ‘ashamed of himself’ Spike Lee: Trump will go down as worst US president in history The future of our food supply relies on immigrant farm workers J.K. Rowling facing backlash after controversial comments about transgender people Bottom line Piers Morgan: Trump should take a knee in Oval Office on live TV to unify country Kamala Harris: ‘Insulting’ Rand Paul held up anti-lynching bill on day of George Floyd funeral Biden campaign opposes calls to ‘defund the police’ Dem chairmen urge CMS to prevent nursing homes from seizing stimulus payments Watch live: White House holds press briefing A national testing strategy to safely reopen America Trump campaign accuses Biden of ‘endorsing’ cuts to law enforcement The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Thousands expected for George Floyd’s Houston visitation Cuccinelli says George Floyd’s death wasn’t about race Reported US troop drawdown could hurt NATO security, German official says EPA takes a step toward a more effective regulatory structure Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star spray painted with Black Lives Matter Bezos says he’s ‘happy to lose’ customers over his Black Lives Matter support Biden wins Virgin Islands caucuses COVID-19 and the cost of health care: What happens when the pandemic ends? Oil giant BP cuts 10,000 employees Dunkin’ hiring 25,000 workers amid coronavirus recovery Biden launches program to turn out LGBTQ vote Miami-Dade County officials call for civilian police review board Trump plan to limit bird protections would have ‘negative’ effect on migratory species: government study Why are we pulling additional forces out of Germany? Atlanta mayor being vetted as possible Biden VP pick: report DC mayor: Trump treated military ‘like toy soldiers’ to intimidate Americans Man arrested, charged with threatening to attack Muslims in Germany Democrats want briefing on how FEMA will manage natural disasters amid pandemic Man charged with killing retired St. Louis police captain outside looted pawn shop Democrats unveil sweeping legislation in response to protests of police brutality Pelosi, Schumer kneel in silence for almost 9 minutes to honor George Floyd It’s not the technology, it’s the movement US Soccer to consider ending ban on players kneeling during anthem Watch live: Democrats unveil policing reform and equal justice legislation Watchdog: Majority of NYPD misconduct complaints involve minority youths Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds press briefing on coronavirus and protests Why the Black Lives Matter movement matters to us all  Rising: June 8, 2020 Bongino: Defunding police ‘single most catastrophic, deadly public policy decision’ in modern history Stocks rise as surprise May jobs rebound boosts recovery hopes GoFundMe suspends Candace Owens’ fundraiser over ‘intolerance’ policy Researchers: Satellite images hint coronavirus started in China earlier than first reported Pensacola shooter’s al Qaeda link underscores need to hold Saudis to account Meatpacking plants see spike in coronavirus outbreaks following Trump order: report Michigan city removes statue of divisive mayor Markets continue upward trend with eye to recovery Prosecutors in New York ask to talk to Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation Congress: Tell the Pentagon to halt incineration of toxic forever chemicals Scarborough, Hunt laud Romney for joining protesters: ‘Such a turning point’ for GOP support of Trump Virginia officer faces charges for using stun gun on black man who yelled ‘I can’t breathe’ Trump pushes back on CNN poll showing Biden with 14-point lead Trump on Romney march with protesters: ‘Tremendous sincerity, what a guy’ Trump targets NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after message supporting players White House considering Trump speech on race, unity: report Our resilient ocean can help revitalize our economy Almost half concerned about COVID-19 exposure at work: poll Austin police investigating why officers fired at crowd transporting injured man Study: Shutdowns prevented 60 milllion coronavirus cases in US A major dam project threatens a way of life New Zealand has no active cases of coronavirus: ‘This is a milestone’ We must constrain Iran’s access to weapons — especially as it steps up cyberattacks NBA legend Bill Russell calls Trump a ‘coward’ over comments about kneeling Biden lead over Trump rises to 14 points in new CNN poll Seattle police say man drove car into protesters, shot demonstrator The Hill’s Morning Report – Capitol Hill weighs action on racial justice as protests carry on This week: Democrats introduce sweeping police reform package Juan Williams: Left plays into Trump’s hands on Biden and race Exclusive investigation on the coronavirus pandemic: Where was Congress? Judd Gregg: A government in free fall GOP lawmakers stick to Trump amid new criticism Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November