The Hill Articles: March 16, 2020

Newsom signs executive order halting foreclosures, utility shutoffs Ohio health director to order closure of polls on primary day Connecticut man accused of threatening to kill Schiff Kentucky Derby to be postponed over coronavirus concerns: report Klobuchar, Wyden call for expanded mail-in and early voting amid coronavirus outbreak GOP Sen. Cotton calls for monthly cash payments to Americans during coronavirus pandemic Hillicon Valley: HHS hit by cyberattack amid coronavirus outbreak | Senators urge FCC to shore up internet access for students | Sanders ramps up Facebook ad spending | Dems ask DHS to delay Real ID deadline Amazon bans most sales of ‘Mein Kampf’ after decades of lobbying from Jewish groups Justice Department files motion to dismiss charges against firms accused of funding Russian troll farm House passes corrected coronavirus bill Rep. Kennedy uses campaign email list to raise money to combat coronavirus Mnuchin to pitch Senate GOP on third coronavirus package Tuesday Biden defeats Sanders in Washington primary Judge refuses to reschedule Ohio primary amid coronavirus fears Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium uses coronavirus closure to let penguins explore Overnight Health Care: Trump says coronavirus crisis could last through summer | House bill hits new roadblocks | Schumer to propose $750B for third aid package | Researchers launch first vaccine trial | Dow plunges after Fed cuts rates Met Gala postponed due to coronavirus Gohmert, citing changes, won’t block coronavirus bill On The Money: Trump says economy ‘may be’ sliding into recession | Dow suffers second-worst day in history | Coronavirus package hits roadblocks | Fed unleashes arsenal amid pandemic Some grocery stores create ‘elderly hours’ to protect older shoppers during coronavirus Husband wishes wife happy anniversary from outside nursing home as COVID-19 keeps them apart Biden should choose a Latina as his running mate ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus We the people confront COVID-19 Fed unleashes arsenal amid coronavirus pandemic Health groups vulnerable to cyberattacks as coronavirus crisis ramps up The Hill’s Campaign Report: Ohio governor backs postponing Tuesday primary De Blasio defends going to the gym amid outbreak: ‘I need exercise to be able to stay healthy and make decisions’ Coronavirus package hits roadblocks amid GOP opposition Trump fell asleep at switch as COVID-19 spread Kentucky postpones May primary until June 23 Overnight Defense: Pentagon cancels more exercises | Defense secretary, deputy to be separated as precaution | Officials say troops in Afghanistan have access to virus tests | Pompeo warns Iraq after militia attacks Top Transportation Dem warns airlines could face financial hit ‘worse than 9/11’ Senate clears 77-day extension of surveillance powers José Andrés, Clinton Foundation working to feed Arkansas public school students CDC reports first employee diagnosed with coronavirus How bad will the economy be damaged by the coronavirus? USAID administrator announces departure amid coronavirus pandemic Overnight Energy: Military sees surge in sites contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ | USDA closes office wing due to coronavirus | Watchdog raises concerns over Trump energy regulator New Orleans orders closure of most public spaces ‘Saturday Night Live’ to take three weeks off amid coronavirus Social distancing puts most vulnerable for health disparities at risk Trump urges states to secure their own medical supplies for coronavirus 12 things to know today about coronavirus DC bars and restaurants switch to carry-out only Stop posting pictures of empty store shelves after coronavirus panic buying, expert says ACLU sues ICE, calls for some migrants to be released from Washington detention amid coronavirus crisis Biden allies see Warren as potential running mate Investing in healthy workers can help offset corona crisis setbacks Biden-Sanders Democratic debate watched by 9.9 million on CNN Assistant House Speaker self-quarantines out of ‘abundance of caution’ More than 50 percent of most severe coronavirus patients in France are under age 60 Portland, Maine, imposes curfew starting on St. Patrick’s Day Stocks take worst losses since 1987 crash as Dow plunges nearly 3,000 points Pence says he has not yet been tested for coronavirus Trump gives himself 10 out of 10 on coronavirus response House Dems ask DHS to delay Real ID deadline Preparation for those whose job it is to care Amazon to hire 100K new warehouse, delivery workers and raise pay DOJ ends practice of allowing polluters to pay for environmental projects Poll: 66 percent of Democrats believe candidate who promises ‘transformational change’ is best to beat Trump Trump vows to back airlines ‘100 percent’ Multiple cities suspend evictions during coronavirus crisis ‘Trolls: World Tour,’ ‘Emma’ and other Universal movies available on-demand early amid coronavirus Sanders ramps up Facebook ad spending in post-Super Tuesday states Trump: US economy ‘may be’ sliding into recession France’s Macron calls for all citizens to remain confined in homes: ‘We’re at war’ Data about maternal mortality can improve health outcomes California Bay Area counties ordered to shelter in place amid coronavirus pandemic Maryland, NY move to boost hospital capacity ahead of coronavirus wave Researchers launch first coronavirus vaccine trial Mel Brooks, son urge precautions against coronavirus: ‘Don’t be a spreader’ Kentucky Democrat: House lawmakers will not vote remotely during outbreak College placement tests SAT, ACT postponed due to coronavirus House lawmakers indefinitely postpone return to Washington Six San Francisco-area counties expected to issue ‘shelter in place’ order Trump says coronavirus crisis could go through July or August Illinois Democratic official says primary volunteers quitting amid outbreak Cyber operations already impacting coronavirus response Pentagon pushes back on reports troops in Afghanistan don’t have coronavirus tests Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus MLB officially postpones season after new CDC guidelines Ohio governor calls for delaying Tuesday’s primary until June USDA closes office wing due to coronavirus but faces concerns on telework Ohio announces liquor buyback program to support bars and restaurants Virgin Atlantic reducing flights by 80 percent, asking staff to take eight weeks unpaid leave Pompeo warns China against spreading ‘outlandish rumors’ about coronavirus Illinois Dem official defends holding primary: Going to polls ‘no different’ than grocery store Remote hearings for unaccompanied children proves a disaster Cuomo fires back at Trump: ‘You’re supposed to be the President’ Poll: Trump leads Biden and Sanders in Florida Italy announces an additional 3,000 coronavirus cases Oklahoma governor will continue to ‘take his family out to dinner’ amid pandemic Poll: Biden and Sanders lead Trump in Ohio Canada closing border to most non-residents, exempts U.S. citizens Schumer to propose at least $750 billion to combat coronavirus WHO says countries need to do more coronavirus testing Resolving disputed maritime borders vital for regional peace in Eastern Mediterranean Trump, G-7 leaders agree to cooperate on coronavirus response Did Biden give Trump major ammunition at the debate last night? Can Joe Biden earn Bernie Sanders voters’ trust? Illinois Dem party official pressed on why elections continue amid pandemic Zaid Jilani: Biden’s bailout comments will come back to haunt us Dem Congressman: Coronavirus stimulus should be bigger than 2008 Senate Democrats change caucus lunch to conference call over coronavirus concerns Saagar Enjeti: Joe Biden makes definitive case for why he’ll lose Krystal Ball debunks Joe Biden’s parade of lies Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti call out Joe Biden’s gender pander on VP pick TSA increases allowed amount of carry-on hand sanitizer to fight coronavirus Pence hires ex-Bush Labor official Jacob as new legal counsel Chick-fil-A, other franchises adopt new coronavirus safety measures WHO calls on the nations of the world to urgently ramp up coronavirus testing DC restaurant group says it will comply with restrictions after mayor’s warning Pentagon cancels military exercise in Africa amid virus fears Is the coronavirus relief deal sufficient to solve the crisis? Trump says Cuomo needs to ‘do more’ after coronavirus call with governors VA confirms first death from virus Airline industry calls for $50B in assistance Homeless families suffer the most under ‘public charge’ rule Gohmert threatening to hold up House coronavirus bill What does it mean to ‘flatten the curve’ of coronavirus — and would it work? The Memo: Biden, Sanders hold unconventional debate amid coronavirus pandemic Health providers seek at least $1B in next coronavirus stimulus bill NHL tells players to self-quarantine States lead, unevenly, on coronavirus response Sanders: ‘Not sure’ it makes ‘a lot of sense’ to hold primaries right now New York mayor scolded for going to public gym as schools, bars close Trump steps up intensity in battle with media Gun sales surge as coronavirus grips US Bottom line Italy sees drop in pollution amid coronavirus lockdown The Hill’s 12:30 Report: How Washington is social distancing Colorado to repeal Columbus Day and become the first state to recognize a woman with a paid state holiday Madeleine Westerhout to release White House memoir in August Adviser behind controversial EPA policies returns as agency chief of staff Containing the economic recession White House disputes talk of national curfew Apple fined $1.2 billion by French regulators Biden leads Sanders among Florida Hispanics Chamber calls for canceling payroll taxes, expanding loan programs amid coronavirus Police officer, gunman among 5 dead in Missouri shooting Top European official proposes temporary restrictions on travel to EU How unsalaried workers are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic Romney proposes giving $1K to every US adult amid coronavirus Joe Biden and the art of resurrection Climate experts say pollution could make coronavirus worse Pompeo warns US will act in self-defense in Iraq after attacks on troops Reporters asked to keep six-foot distance from senators Uber Eats waives delivery fees for orders from independent restaurants America’s diplomats deserve our respect Illinois governor endorses Biden one day before primary Military sees surge in sites with ‘forever chemical’ contamination Washington state lawmakers warn health workers running low on protective gear Democratic senators urge FCC to let schools use funds for student internet access Schwarzenegger encourages people to self-isolate in video with miniature horse, donkey More states close restaurants, entertainment venues amid pandemic Graham challenger picks up endorsement from Kamala Harris Trump is empowering local pharmacies — and transforming health care for the better Liberal group backs challenger to Hoyer Supreme Court postpones oral arguments amid coronavirus pandemic MLB player’s ‘Sandlot’ game raises money for stadium employees Banning fracking, bad idea Rising: March 16, 2020 DOJ’s immigration review office suspends hearings White House cancels Easter Egg Roll Record percentage of Americans says defense spending ‘about right’: Gallup Democrats will go broke betting on black Las Vegas resorts closing doors due to coronavirus spread New York City to shut down public schools amid coronavirus pandemic Tom Hanks on coronavirus: ‘Thanks to the helpers’ UK health officials predict coronavirus crisis will last ‘until spring 2021’ Google’s coronavirus screening website is live — but limited NBA may not return until June with playoffs extending into August: report Stocks plummet after Fed zeros-out interest rates Biden opens up 20-point lead over Sanders in Arizona: poll Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds press briefing With coronavirus, the Secret Service faces an invisible assassin Surgeon general warns of ‘critical’ point: ‘We could be like Italy’ Top US health agency suffers cyberattack WHCA rearranges seats in briefing room to increase social distancing Aviation group: Coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines worldwide by May Hollywood sees lowest ticket sales in more than 20 years ‘Today’ show staffer tests positive for coronavirus Manufacturing group plans bus tour to 2020 conventions NATO’s budget virus: How the pandemic could slash military spending New Orleans police clear Bourbon Street in viral video: ‘Your actions are jeopardizing public health’ Mexico City goes ahead with music festival amid coronavirus fears Florida official faces backlash for suggesting first responders ‘take one for the team’ and get coronavirus to build immunity OpenTable reports restaurant dining down 42 percent amid coronavirus outbreak Time to redirect America’s foreign policy Pope walks through empty streets, visits churches amid lockdown in Italy DC restaurant group planning to defy restrictions Scholastic offers free online courses as schools across the country shut down due to coronavirus It’s up to the Supreme Court to teach Seattle ‘Free Speech 101’ Trump: Democratic debate was very boring Carper staffer tests positive in Delaware First US sailor on ship diagnosed with virus The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden commits to female VP; CDC says no events of 50+ people for 8 weeks This week: Senate balances surveillance fight with growing coronavirus concerns Juan Williams: Trump must be held to account over coronavirus Teetering economy sparks talk of second stimulus package