The Hill Articles: March 12, 2020

Rideshare drivers sue Uber, Lyft to classify them as employees, citing coronavirus Alaska confirms first presumptive case of coronavirus Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus Democratic Senators introduce bill to provide free coronavirus testing Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Rampant voter suppression’ contributed to Sanders’s loss in Michigan Issa advances in bid to fill Hunter’s vacant House seat Pelosi: House ‘close’ to striking deal with Trump on coronavirus response package Belgium suspends all classes due to coronavirus outbreak Illinois bans public events with more than 1,000 people over coronavirus fears Overnight Health Care — Presented by Philip Morris International — Why canceling events makes sense amid coronavirus | Ohio official says 100K people in state may have virus | Latest on talks over economic plan | Trump weighs emergency declaration Iran foreign minister calls US sanctions ‘economic terrorism,’ asks for halt Catholic churches ordered closed across Rome GOP senator announces intention to subpoena firm tied to Burisma New sanctions on Russia would have serious adverse effects on the US Hillicon Valley: Facebook, Twitter dismantle Russian interference campaign targeting African Americans | YouTube to allow ads on coronavirus videos | Trump signs law banning federal funds for Huawei equipment On The Money: Stocks suffer worst losses since 1987 crash amid coronavirus panic | Wall Street clamors for stimulus | Pelosi open to tweaking virus bill but won’t wait long for GOP Trump’s coronavirus handout to oil industry would be dumb, destructive Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery close amid coronavirus concerns Michelle Obama shares support for 4-year-old who called herself ‘ugly’ in viral video: ‘You are gorgeous’ California allows employees sickened or affected by coronavirus to file claims for government benefits Trump tells GOP senator he does not support House surveillance deal US retaliates with missile strikes in Iraq How China set forth the global coronavirus crisis into motion New York governor announces new public drive-thru coronavirus testing facility Senators press EU to sanction Putin associate for election meddling Judge orders Chelsea Manning’s release from jail Virtual classes, closed campuses, last-minute travel: college in the time of coronavirus Trump’s travel ban draws European ire as crisis grows Joy Behar taking time off from ‘The View’ due to coronavirus concerns: report We must shore up access to food as COVID-19 takes hold Senate standoff means surveillance programs to lapse Overnight Defense: Pentagon confirms Iran behind recent rocket attack | Esper says ‘all options on the table’ | Military restricts service member travel over coronavirus GOP views next few weeks as critical for Trump Facebook, Twitter dismantle Russian interference campaign targeting African Americans Stock market plunge should incentivize firms to develop a coronavirus cure The Hill’s Campaign Report: Coronavirus hits 2020 race Panel: How will coronavirus impact the 2020 primary? Panel: Were Warren’s true colors revealed by not endorsing Bernie? Sanders Senior Advisor: This is how we win Ken Klippenstein details how Bloomberg lied to staffers, compromised jobs GOP Congressman calls for more testing for coronavirus, shutting down Southern border Overnight Energy: Senate confirms Trump pick for energy commission seat | Alaska judge stalls logging in Tongass National Forest | Senate Dems unveil $20B bill on contamination from ‘forever chemicals’ Business reporter: Prepare for massive job losses this month Krystal Ball: New York Times clownishly misunderstands the left Saagar Enjeti: With coronavirus, Washington poised to sell out American workers Krystal and Saagar: React to coronavirus fallout, will elections be moved? Sheep in wolves’ clothing flock to Biden Ocasio-Cortez set to make her first appearance on Fox News Biden campaign staff to work from home amid coronavirus outbreak Biden campaign requests Secret Service protection: report Poll: Trump gets low marks on handling coronavirus De Blasio declares state of emergency in New York City Can I shop for groceries safely during the coronavirus pandemic? Ohio health official estimates 100,000 people in state have coronavirus Inslee to order monthlong closure of all schools in three counties: report Disneyland closes amid concerns over coronavirus Believe it or not, something good is happening in Washington House Democrats introduce bills to penalize census misinformation China, pushing conspiracy theory, accuses US Army of bringing coronavirus to Wuhan Fox News limiting staff in office amid coronavirus crisis Pelosi to guest on ‘The Late Late Show’ next week Maryland confirms community spread, will close schools NCAA cancels March Madness Graham to self-quarantine after Mar-a-Lago trip Is anyone in charge? Investors never thought they’d actually miss the G-20 Stocks suffer worst losses since 1987 crash amid coronavirus panic House committee advances medical marijuana bills for veterans Vermont attorney general sues controversial facial recognition company over privacy violations Democrats get assurances from Cuccinelli on immigrants, coronavirus care Disadvantaged Americans need attention amid this health crisis New York Stock Exchange prepares for potential closing of trading floor due to coronavirus Chamber of Commerce calls for coronavirus relief legislation without paid sick leave Virginia declares state of emergency over coronavirus Sanders: Coronavirus crisis ‘is on the scale of a major war’ Consumer confidence sinks as coronavirus spreads Expert: Coronavirus pandemic can end by June if countries take strong action Oregon reports two coronavirus cases at veterans’ nursing home Graham warns of ‘aggressive’ response to Iran-backed rocket attack that killed US troops Is Congress too conflictual? Boston marathon postponed over coronavirus Ohio closing schools for three weeks Gov. Larry Hogan says that Maryland has first case of community-transmitted coronavirus Castro forms PAC, boosts five House candidates YouTube to allow ads on coronavirus videos How to exercise safely — so you’re not overworked and underprepared Groups warn discarded single-use coronavirus face masks are bad for the environment Sanders adviser predicts he can have a Biden-style come back Hamilton Hotel honors women’s suffrage with new suite Consequences, not green cards, for young illegal immigrants House Republican: Coronavirus shows we need to be more ‘domestically independent’ on pharmaceuticals Native American tribes file lawsuit to challenge Montana voter registration law Why canceling events makes sense in the age of COVID-19 Watch live: Sanders delivers address on coronavirus, economy Supreme Court will close to public amid coronavirus pandemic Broadway to shutter as NY bans gatherings of 500 or more Bloomberg correspondent: No modern recession has been caused by a health scare Coronavirus fears threaten America’s blood supply Alaska judge stalls logging in Tongass National Forest Coronavirus causes postponement of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Senate confirms Trump pick for energy commission seat Good-for-you foods: One size does not fit all Illinois public health agency website taken down by hackers More than 82,000 people have recovered from coronavirus Poll: Trump holds double-digit lead in Iowa over Biden and Sanders Fed to spend $1.5T to pump liquidity into financial markets amid coronavirus panic Biden rolls out plan to combat coronavirus NHL suspends season due to coronavirus outbreak Senate Democrats unveil $20B bill to battle ‘forever chemical’ contamination Coronavirus presents new challenges and opportunities to higher education Trump signs law banning use of federal funds to purchase Huawei equipment Man flew to Palm Beach after positive coronavirus test: reports Met closing temporarily due to coronavirus outbreak Megan Rapinoe, USWNT respond to ‘blatant misogyny’ on and off the field MLB suspending spring training and pushing back the season: report What America’s Thinking: March 12, 2020 UK panel recommends postponing elections over coronavirus Connecticut gun activists sue officials over post-Sandy Hook law limiting ammunition rounds The top 4 reasons Edward Snowden deserves a fair trial CNBC’s Cramer wants to suspend tax collection due to coronavirus How surgeons who are quarantined or can’t travel can safely scrub in Ninth ‘Fast and Furious’ movie pushed to next year over coronavirus McConnell cancels Senate break over coronavirus Trump says he’ll likely curtail rallies amid coronavirus White House payroll tax cut would counteract coronavirus downturn Senate Republicans poised to reject House coronavirus relief bill McConnell under pressure to cancel recess over coronavirus College basketball conferences cancel championships due to coronavirus Watch live: Biden discusses coronavirus Biden appoints former O’Rourke aide as new campaign manager Lawmakers introduce measure to freeze out Huawei from financial system Hillary Clinton slams Trump over coronavirus response Democratic debate moving to DC from Phoenix amid coronavirus concerns What do allergies, blueberries and the Masters Tournament have in common? Early spring Trump suggests Summer Olympics could be postponed due to coronavirus Pentagon: ‘All options are on the table’ after Iran-backed rocket attack kills two US troops Canada’s Trudeau is self-quarantining after wife tested for coronavirus Trump says he’s not concerned by contact with Brazilian coronavirus patient Disney travel agents say parks getting normal amount of visitors Trump weighing potential emergency declaration for coronavirus Trump coronavirus travel ban comes under criticism Travel industry warns of financial impact of Trump’s Europe travel ban Leno backing ‘decent man’ Biden Pelosi: Democrats open to tweaking virus bill, but won’t wait long for GOP backing Staying the course: The war in Afghanistan must end Both parties see gains on environmental scorecard MLS suspends its season until further notice due to coronavirus Brazilian president Bolsonaro tested for coronavirus days after meeting Trump Former Puerto Rico governor: Statehooders should still vote for Bloomberg McConnell: House coronavirus bill an ‘ideological wish list’ Ilhan Omar announces marriage Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for man who wanted to sword fight ex-wife for custody UC health systems launching in-house coronavirus testing Top health official Fauci: People in US not easily getting coronavirus testing ‘is a failing’ Coronavirus is closing schools—but many students don’t have a place to go McCarthy says Republicans won’t support Democrats’ coronavirus bill Viral video shows NBA player Rudy Gobert touching reporters’ mics, phones before testing positive for coronavirus Trump suggests he may veto surveillance bill Second NBA star tests positive for coronavirus: report Seattle mayor warns protective gear running low McConnell: ‘Congress will continue to do our work’ amid coronavirus Progressives urge Democrats to hear from federal judge deeply critical of Roberts, conservatives Monetary policy cannot solve the coronavirus crisis — but it can prevent secondary effects ACLU sues DHS over facial-recognition technology use Princess, Viking suspend cruise line operations over coronavirus concerns China says coronavirus cases on decline after hitting peak in epicenter Wildlife group gives its first primary endorsement to Biden Senators vent frustration with senior officials over coronavirus testing shortfall White House, Pentagon shutting down tours amid coronavirus outbreak Starbucks to limit seating, restrict orders to mobile or drive-thru in some stores Charles Barkley now calling for suspension of March Madness: ‘Let’s get all these players tested’ As coronavirus spreads, Trump immigration policies endanger public health Capitol placing new restrictions on visitors amid growing coronavirus concerns Rising: March 12, 2020 Tulsi Gabbard urges Trump to stop cruise ships from docking in any state Man in Italy says he was quarantined with sister’s body for over a day after funeral services refused amid coronavirus outbreak Watch live: Pelosi holds press conference amid coronavirus outbreak Cruz, Cotton close Senate offices Viking, Princess cruise lines suspend trips amid coronavirus outbreak Top general: Iran-backed militia in Iraq ‘only group known’ to have carried out type of attack that killed two US troops Americans fear the coronavirus—and its costs McLaren withdraws from Australian Grand Prix after crew member tests positive for virus Claims for jobless benefits drop by 4,000 Has Russia joined China in targeting Trump for this election? US Soccer apologizes following equal pay arguments Internal Democratic research shows Hispanics energized to vote in November Bloomberg donates $500,000 to group registering Latinos to vote CNN’s Acosta: Trump referring to coronavirus as ‘foreign virus’ in Oval Office address ‘smacked of xenophobia’ Ireland closing schools, colleges to try and stunt coronavirus spread Stocks plummet after Trump restricts travel to US from Europe Biden’s ‘coalition’ is not Obama’s Research suggests coronavirus patients may be infectious for weeks Woman with coronavirus visited conference in Las Vegas Civility, or civil war? Pelosi: Trump hasn’t endorsed House coronavirus response measure European Union leaders blasts Trump travel announcement NBC’s ‘Today’ suspends live audiences in outdoor Rockefeller Plaza Former Trump Homeland security adviser: ‘Little value’ to European travel restrictions California governor calls for cancellations of large events Sally Yates endorses Biden How Joe Biden’s grief may have shaped the leader he has become today Watch it: Are wearables the early warning solution for strokes? Handshakes are declining thanks to coronavirus. Here’s what’s replacing them. Pence says coronavirus more lethal than flu, predicts ‘thousands of more cases’ Global shares drop ahead of expected opening losses in US DNC chairman ‘not contemplating’ move to online convention State Department calls on Americans to reconsider traveling abroad The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump takes unexpected step to stem coronavirus GOP senator introduces privacy legislation after bipartisan talks break down GOP senator introduces bill to block lawmakers convicted of felonies from receiving pensions GOP senators introduce bill banning TikTok on government devices Democrats start hinting Sanders should drop out Hospitals brace for coronavirus onslaught US paints murky picture of Russian disinformation on coronavirus Coronavirus disrupts presidential campaigns Biden faces tricky test in unifying party Trump coronavirus response seen as threat to CDC confidence Pentagon halts service member travel to countries most affected by coronavirus for 60 days