The Hill Articles: March 13, 2020

Disney releases ‘Frozen 2’ to Disney+ three months early to bring ‘fun and joy’ during coronavirus outbreak Iowa Democratic Party delays county conventions over coronavirus HHS official overseeing immigrant shelters changes roles to assist with coronavirus response Federal judge cites coronavirus in decision blocking Trump admin cut to food stamps Second Mar-a-Lago guest tests positive for coronavirus Overnight Health Care — Presented by Philip Morris International — Trump declares national emergency | Pelosi announces deal on coronavirus package | Trump pledges to overhaul virus testing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson donate to arena employees out of work due to coronavirus Canada approves North American trade deal Google says coronavirus tool in ‘early stages’ of development after Trump announcement On The Money: Pelosi announces deal over coronavirus package | Questions remain about Trump’s support | Trump declares national emergency | Stocks rally to close out wild week Paid sick leave is a universal right: The time has come Susan Collins: Trump should ‘step back’ from coronavirus messaging Trump formally nominates Kenneth Weinstein as ambassador to Japan Overnight Defense: National Guard activated to fight coronavirus | Pentagon ‘fairly certain’ North Korea has cases | General says Iran threat remains ‘very high’ after US strikes Trump says four cruise lines will suspend trips for 30 days Economic development is crucial for social cohesion in India Hillicon Valley: Internet providers vow to maintain service amid coronavirus | Pentagon looks to revisit ‘war cloud’ decision | Gates steps down from Microsoft board Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to send 500K coronavirus test kits, 1 million face masks to US Ohio official was ‘guesstimating’ statement that 100,000 people have coronavirus 10 things to know today about coronavirus Pelosi, Trump strike deal on coronavirus response package Overnight Energy: Trump to buy crude oil to help industry | Sanders, Democrats decry assistance to oil companies amid coronavirus | Judge sides with California in cap-and-trade lawsuit Slow testing rollout sets back US coronavirus response Full appeals court to rehear case over McGahn subpoena An immediate economic stimulus plan with no extra taxpayer costs Italy reports record 250 coronavirus deaths in one day Trump campaign turns to virtual tools amid coronavirus spread Where Biden and Sanders stand in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s primaries Poll: Kelly opens up double-digit lead against McSally in Arizona Senate race Quarantine for all Lawmakers call on IRS to push back tax filing deadline Meghan McCain: Trump will replace Pence with Haley to counter ‘identity politics’ Bill Gates stepping down from Microsoft board Here’s some good health news: US cancer mortality rates are declining The Hill’s Campaign Report: Campaigns confront reality of coronavirus Trump says he will ‘most likely’ be tested for coronavirus How to wash your hands to prevent coronavirus — because you’re probably doing it wrong We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’ Trump pledges to overhaul coronavirus testing plagued by delays National Guard activated in six states to help fight coronavirus As we face coronavirus battle, we must ensure critical supplies of respirators for health care workers Are kids immune to coronavirus? Scientists say children show surprising resistance to COVID-19–but could still be spreading it Trump says Democrats aren’t ‘giving enough’ in coronavirus bill talks Stocks rally as Trump declares national emergency Trump bumps elbows with exec during coronavirus press conference Ohio Democratic Party chairman: Tuesday’s primary won’t be derailed by coronavirus Jerry Falwell Jr. says coronavirus is North Korea-China weapon to hurt Trump Trump says government will buy crude oil to help industry Trump waives federal student loan interest in response to coronavirus The mental health cost of containing the coronavirus outbreak Worst-case coronavirus models show massive US toll How Mexico needs to handle its troubling federal security crisis The big problem with the Harvey Weinstein trial AMC Theatres reducing screening capacity by 50 percent to increase ‘social distance’ between guests Lawmakers call for universal basic income amid coronavirus crisis Pentagon ‘fairly certain’ North Korea has coronavirus cases Professor Richard Wolff: Massive WWII-style mobilization needed to combat global panic Karlie Kloss’s father asked Facebook group for coronavirus recommendations for Jared Kushner: report Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus Proposed rail regulations are bad for consumers, workers and the environment Sanders calls for ‘massively’ increasing coronavirus test kits Democrat Katie Porter’s confrontation with CDC director goes viral Pelosi: House will vote on coronavirus aid, with or without Trump’s support Mount Everest closed due to coronavirus Federal judge sides with California in cap-and-trade suit Ivanka Trump works from home after interacting with official who tested for coronavirus States should exhaust legal process when implementing Medicaid work rules Tulsi Gabbard calls for giving Americans $1K a month during coronavirus outbreak Biden consolidates majority support in new Hill/HarrisX 2020 poll Eiffel Tower shutting down due to coronavirus Delta to impose record cutbacks, sideline 300 planes Here’s why the Land and Water Conservation Fund is good for all Americans Sanders, Democrats decry possibility of assistance to oil companies amid coronavirus outbreak Rhode Island to close all public schools next week Here are some of the best maps to track the coronavirus pandemic Can coronavirus travel through the air? Coronavirus isn’t the only reason Congress should spend less time in DC How South Korea is handling the coronavirus outbreak better than other countries Japan carrying on with preparations for Olympics after Trump suggests delay How to inform and empower children during COVID-19 What America’s Thinking, March 13, 2020 Sanders leads Biden among Arizona Hispanics ahead of primary Gillum apologizes after being found ‘inebriated’ in hotel room Mormon church suspends all public services worldwide due to coronavirus Dr. Anthony Fauci: Communities should take ‘proportionate’ measures to combat coronavirus Justice investigating Chinese telecom group ZTE for bribery: report Washington Post fact-checker: Biden ad hitting Trump uses ‘video manipulation’ The right frame of reference for 5G Top US providers pledge to help maintain Internet access during coronavirus outbreak Panel: Can Joe Biden handle a two-hour debate? Louisiana to postpone Democratic primary over coronavirus Panel: Should primaries be canceled? Professor Richard Wolff: Massive WWII style mobilization needed to combat coronavirus The largest home builder in the world has a timely message for a divided America Volunteer drop, poll locations changed: How Ohio preps for election in crisis Miami mayor tests positive for coronavirus Hill Correspondent and Pandemic Expert Reid Wilson: Shut everything down Julia Manchester previews Bernie Sanders vs. Joe Biden on crisis plans Hill’s Editor-In-Chief: Is Washington establishment failing the test of this crisis? Krystal Ball: What Bernie Sanders can do right now to lead the crisis response Saagar Enjeti: Joe Biden has proven he can’t be trusted in a crisis Bernie Sanders vs. Joe Biden: Who will show crisis leadership at the debate? It’s not access to face masks that should worry us about coronavirus — it’s America’s nursing shortage WHO reviewing way it classifies international epidemics amid coronavirus outbreak Progressive groups push Supreme Court to livestream arguments during coronavirus shutdown Brazil’s president says he tested negative for coronavirus REM song about ‘end of the world’ back on iTunes top 100 amid coronavirus Kennedy suspends campaign activities for a week due to coronavirus outbreak Actor Orlando Bloom to self-quarantine It’s not Armageddon for America’s oil and gas industry Can you get coronavirus twice? Watch live: Trump holds press conference on coronavirus Trump is culpable for impacts of coronavirus Charles Barkley announces self-quarantine by phone during live broadcast Fox News pulling overnight repeats, to air live 24-hour coverage of coronavirus pandemic NY Fed to accelerate bond purchases to keep Treasury market flowing Trump expected to announce coronavirus emergency at Friday news conference Top health official Fauci: Coronavirus crisis could last 8 weeks There’s nothing local about the Local Radio Freedom Act Brady PAC endorses Biden, plans to spend $4 million in 2020 CBC chair endorses Biden Dr. Fauci responds coolly to death threats amid the coronavirus pandemic Masters Tournament to be postponed amid coronavirus fears Dems vow Friday vote on coronavirus stimulus Ted Cruz extends self-quarantine after second coronavirus interaction Buttigieg guest-hosts for Jimmy Kimmel: ‘I’ve got nothing else going on’ American Airlines pilot based in Dallas-Fort Worth tests positive for the coronavirus Top general: Iran threat ‘remains very high’ after US strikes on proxy militia in Iraq CIA employee in DC area shows signs of coronavirus: report Leaders should act now to counter national security threat to US elections Rising: March 13, 2020 Manufacturers group pushes against paid sick leave in coronavirus relief package States scramble to prepare for Tuesday’s primaries amid coronavirus Annual Congressional Dinner pushed back to June amid coronavirus concerns US Soccer president resigns after criticism over equal pay arguments It’s (finally) time to restore our parks Americans are now desperately ‘reaching for hope’ Stocks bounce after worst losses since 1987 crash Acting director of national intelligence begins hiring freeze: reports XFL ends season early due to coronavirus Trump blames Obama for coronavirus testing issues, says ‘changes have been made’ Trump renews call for payroll tax cut Tom Hanks offers update after coronavirus diagnosis: ‘There is no crying in baseball’ Reality is smashing the sanctuary city charade Colbert celebrates lack of audience as late night shows suspend production for coronavirus Premier League soccer season suspended amid coronavirus outbreak Utah passes new abortion regulations Pentagon seeks to reconsider parts of $10B cloud contract given to Microsoft over Amazon As coronavirus pandemic spreads, US adversaries may see an opportunity FDA grants emergency approval for faster coronavirus test DC, Michigan, Oregon join growing list of school closings amid coronavirus fears Australia minister who met with Barr, Ivanka Trump diagnosed with coronavirus The Hill’s Morning Report — Coronavirus tests a partisan Washington The Memo: Virus crisis upends political world Bill to protect children online ensnared in encryption fight Top GOP post on Oversight draws stiff competition Coronavirus changes business as usual at White House Freshman Dem finds voice in fight against online extremism Coronavirus shakes up K Street Controversial satire ‘The Hunt’ tackles partisan divide