The Hill Articles: March 17, 2020

Biden wins Arizona primary, capping off victories in three states Mark Curran wins GOP Senate primary in Illinois Major automakers to ‘review and implement’ rotating partial shutdown, union says New York City reports 923 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths United Airlines makes further cuts to flight schedules amid crisis Biden makes appeal to Sanders supporters after latest wins: ‘I hear you’ Nevada governor orders closure of all nonessential businesses for 30 days US plan warns coronavirus pandemic could last 18 months: report Bobby Rush wins Illinois House primary Philadelphia police to delay arrests for some nonviolent crimes amid coronavirus outbreak Biden on cusp of insurmountable lead after sweeping three states Newsom says California schools likely to remain closed for rest of school year Thousands of people head to Florida beach amid coronavirus outbreak Bug causes Facebook to mark some posts on coronavirus as spam Trump becomes presumptive GOP nominee after sweeping primaries Overnight Health Care: US death toll from coronavirus hits 100 | Virus now in all 50 states | Plans for cash assistance gain steam | Trump gets GOP pushback on stimulus | Shortage of critical supplies hamper health providers Biden wins Illinois primary Employee at New York’s Sing Sing prison tests positive for coronavirus Sanders proposes giving $2,000 per household during coronavirus crisis Biden decisively wins Florida primary Mnuchin warns jobless rate could hit 20 percent without federal response: report Cory Gardner to self-quarantine On The Money: Cash assistance for Americans gains steam as coronavirus roils economy | Markets rebound on stimulus promises, Fed action | Trump officials get GOP pushback on stimulus Hillicon Valley: Google delays launch of national coronavirus website | Hackers target health-care groups amid outbreak | Officials, tech in talks on using location data to track coronavirus OPM chief abruptly resigns Overnight Defense: Pentagon steps up response to coronavirus | HHS to receive masks, ventilators | Military to open labs to virus testing | Outbreak adds to rising US, Iran tensions Hundreds of Americans stranded in Peru amid coronavirus closures Panel: What should Bernie Sanders do next? Panel: Did Andrew Yang inspire Romney’s coronavirus response? Progressive challenger: How we overcame Chuck Schumer meddling US death toll from coronavirus hits 100 Ryan Grim: Is Joe Biden risking voters’ health to win? Glenn Greenwald: Is Bolsonaro covering up his coronavirus test results? Krystal Ball: Joe Biden not fit to save workers in crisis Nation’s opioid addiction treatment system during COVID-19 needs reform Saagar Enjeti: The largest populist uprising in HISTORY is coming Aaron Glantz: Is Washington prepping another bailout for the rich? Krystal and Saagar blast Dem establishment for putting voters at risk to protect Biden Meghan McCain blasts ‘Baby Boomers and millennials’ for ignoring crowd warnings amid coronavirus Coronavirus confirmed in all 50 states with first West Virginia diagnosis McConnell wants GOP deal on third coronavirus bill before negotiating with Democrats Live primary results: Florida, Illinois and Arizona The Pelosi administration 12 things to know today about coronavirus Guatemala blocks US deportations in bid to prevent coronavirus spread House Democrats warn against oil industry bailout Cash assistance for Americans gains steam as coronavirus roils economy Overnight Energy: Democratic lawmakers seek emissions reductions in airline bailout | House Dems warn Trump against oil industry bailout | GOP senators ask Saudis to stabilize oil market Kevin Durant says he tested positive for coronavirus GOP lukewarm on talk of airline bailout Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders can unite Democrats on foreign policy South Carolina becomes latest state to close bars and restaurants DNC calls on states not to postpone primaries Restaurant industry reeling under coronavirus Pelosi, Powell discuss ambitious fiscal stimulus plan as coronavirus slowdown deepens Kansas governor orders schools closed for the rest of the school year Courts delay trials, switch to video hearings amid coronavirus Will students sleep on the streets? Obama urges Americans to ‘model’ behavior on health professionals Lawmakers welcome Treasury move to extend tax deadlines Trump to meet with nursing industry representatives The Hill’s Campaign Report: Three states holding primaries despite coronavirus Poll: 74 percent of Americans excited to vote in the 2020 general election Kentucky man who reportedly refused quarantine denies he was tested for coronavirus The invisible escalation of hate — is political violence in our future? Federal agency allows states to use election security funds for cleaning supplies to fight coronavirus Bloomberg donates $2 million to support grassroots organizing in swing states Trump designates new acting head of USAID Katie Porter calls on Amazon to redirect face masks, sanitizer to health care providers Four Brooklyn Nets test positive for coronavirus Reuters poll finds Sanders cutting Biden national lead to single digits Pentagon to give 5M respirator masks, 2,000 ventilators to HHS in response to coronavirus outbreak NYC tops 800 coronavirus cases The Intercept’s Ryan Grim: Biden and Sanders should tell supporters not to vote amid coronavirus Tourism industry calls for $150 billion in assistance Vanessa Hudgens says her coronavirus comments ‘taken out of context’ Union, consumer advocacy groups call for telecom giants to ensure internet access as coronavirus spreads It’s time to consider creating a remote voting system for Congress Glenn Greenwald calls it ‘virtually homicidal’ that Bolsonaro physically interacted with crowd of supporters Federal government in talks with tech groups to use phone location data to track coronavirus: report Kentucky man forcibly quarantined after testing positive for coronavirus and leaving hospital Trump officials get pushback from GOP on coronavirus stimulus plans Veteran journalist: Stimulus must be targeted toward people losing paychecks Italy’s death toll from coronavirus tops 2,500 Trump health officials deny that US rejected WHO diagnostic test New York lawmakers call for deployment of Navy hospital ship to NYC amid coronavirus outbreak Tourism industry estimates 4.6 million travel-related jobs lost due to coronavirus McConnell rejects remote voting Markets rebound on stimulus promises, Fed action Obama officials walked Trump aides through global pandemic exercise in 2017: report Broadband network expansion has to tackle digital privacy protection Facebook donating $2M to local newsrooms, fact-checkers covering coronavirus CNN’s Bash praises Trump’s tone: ‘The kind of leader that people need’ EU leaders agree to close external borders Democratic lawmakers call for emissions reductions in airline bailout US health care workers furloughed, quarantined due to coronavirus exposure What coronavirus means for food insecurity McConnell says Senate will pass House coronavirus bill without changes Andrew Yang reaching out to the White House on universal basic income As Biden surges, disabled activists fear being left behind Facebook to give employees $1000 to deal with coronavirus impact Most of North Carolina’s Outer Banks closing to tourists to limit spread of coronavirus UAW calls for two-week shutdown of auto plants in US due to coronavirus Bloomberg Philanthropies pledges $40M to fight coronavirus globally Biden would be nowhere without black voters. Will he accommodate black charter school parents? Michael Cohen cites ‘absence of presidential leadership’ over coronavirus in effort to move to home confinement Critical supplies shortage hampers hospitals, health providers Blood donations are dwindling due to coronavirus restrictions, Red Cross says Pelosi calls for expanding paid leave in next stimulus package Trump: I don’t think using the phrase ‘Chinese virus’ creates a stigma Warren, Pressley urge student debt cancellation to be part of next coronavirus emergency funding package Jose Andres turns his restaurants into a community kitchen amidst coronavirus pandemic Trump eyes return to spoils system with plans to purge ‘disloyal’ federal workers China expels US journalists from NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post China and the WHO’s chief: Hold them both accountable for pandemic NY Attorney General suspends collection of medical, student debt amid coronavirus Amazon suspending shipments of nonessential items to warehouses Sanders virtual events draw combined 5.3M views, campaign says Former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison World’s largest hotel company Marriott begins furloughing workers Trump acknowledges poor press relationship on coronavirus Melania Trump: Read a book, work on a hobby while stuck at home Could fighting coronavirus compromise cybersecurity? Trump says he knew coronavirus was a pandemic ‘long before’ it was declared Five Latinas who could be Biden’s running mate Trump: We are looking to save the maximum number of lives Second military exercise in Africa canceled within week over coronavirus Fauci: At least ‘several weeks’ needed to measure coronavirus restrictions’ impact Trump administration to help states expand hospital capacity Warren, Sanders question Trump admin over coronavirus tests Cuomo brothers rib each other during CNN interview: ‘There’s always a time to call mom’ Customers leave generous tips in Texas, Ohio restaurants as coronavirus roils businesses Poll: At-risk Americans are not taking more precautions than others amid coronavirus pandemic It shouldn’t take a crisis to get Washington to work Koch-backed groups reject ‘expansive’ bailouts to fight coronavirus impact Trump administration announces expanded telemedicine for Medicare users The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump eyes checks to Americans as part of coronavirus stimulus WHO mulls airborne precautions for coronavirus health care workers England postpones all non-urgent operations amid coronavirus outbreak Cities worry about homeless populations as coronavirus surges Schumer pushes back on relief for airline industry Risk behind bars: Coronavirus and immigration detention Musicians including John Legend, Chris Martin livestream concerts over coronavirus Mnuchin: Individuals will be able to defer up to $1M in tax payments due to coronavirus Trump administration eyes checks to Americans amid coronavirus outbreak Maryland postpones primary over coronavirus fears Light turnout expected in Florida amid coronavirus fears Lobbying world Poll: Nearly 1 in 5 Americans say they or someone in their household is unemployed, saw hours cut due to coronavirus Iranian national extradited to Texas after allegedly exporting ‘military sensitive items’ to Iran US entering coronavirus recession: S&P Global Maryland governor: ‘Simply not enough supplies’ on hand to tackle coronavirus Coronavirus pandemic illustrates the need to maintain a strong VA McConnell: Senate will not leave town without passing economic package Google postponing launch of national coronavirus website to ‘later this week’ Olympic Committee says they’re still ‘fully committed’ to Toyko games this summer George Conway’s group hits Trump on response to coronavirus Scarborough: Coronavirus pandemic more like World War II than 9/11 Queen Elizabeth takes coronavirus precautions, cancels Royal Maundy Service Millennials are ‘core group’ that will stop coronavirus, White House task force says Fed to purchase corporate bonds to boost struggling businesses, financial markets America must enlist the ‘arsenal of democracy’ to combat coronavirus Yoga is now mandatory for students in Nepal Cuomo: Coronavirus peak in NY could be in 45 days GOP senators ask Saudis to stabilize oil market Senators consider proxy voting during coronavirus outbreak Brooklyn DA says his office won’t prosecute some low-level offenses amid coronavirus outbreak Police nationwide ask criminals to halt activity during coronavirus outbreak Ohio Supreme Court denies challenge to state primary delay US military commander tests negative for coronavirus after meeting with Brazilians Did Biden realize his discriminatory pledge for his Supreme Court pick? Fauci: Neither Trump nor CDC to blame for testing delay McConnell urging GOP-appointed judges to retire this year: report Biden now under Secret Service protection Two major store chains announce seniors-only hours amid coronavirus pandemic Rising: March 17, 2020 Israel to track citizens with coronavirus through geolocation AMC, Regal closing all movie theaters amid coronavirus ‘Fox & Friends’ separates co-hosts to demonstrate ‘social distancing’ Coronavirus response bill estimated to cost $104 billion Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively donate $1 million to food banks during coronavirus outbreak At least 20 states order partial closures of restaurants, bars amid coronavirus Oregon police department urges people to stop calling 911 for toilet paper De Blasio considering ‘shelter in place’ order for New York City Trump touts cooperation with states on coronavirus after criticizing Democratic governors Coronavirus unmasks America’s real national security vulnerabilities Faithful in Iran storm closed shrines Distilleries convert operations to aid in coronavirus outbreak Stocks open to volatile trading after huge Monday plunge Volkswagen temporarily closing European plants Turkey sending 34 flights to return stranded citizens Could we see ‘internment camps’ for undocumented aliens in the US? Americans split on coronavirus’s impact on their workplaces: poll Trump knocks Cuomo on coronavirus response: ‘Andrew, keep politics out of it’ Ohio secretary of state: ‘There was no way in good conscience we could order an election’ Warren, Brown press consumer bureau on auto lending oversight Trump called it the ‘Wuhan coronavirus’ for a legal — and commonsensical — reason Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds press briefing Poll: 37 percent of Americans trust Trump on coronavirus Trump to propose $850B stimulus for coronavirus response Pfizer, German firm to collaborate on potential vaccine The risk of fracture: Coronavirus in the Middle East Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson released from hospital: reports Why we should remember Abigail Adams this month United Airlines chief: Virus impact ‘much worse’ than 9/11 Uber suspending shared rides Americans trust health agencies more than Trump on virus protection: poll NASA’s monster Space Launch System still costs too much and is taking too long Why $80 hand sanitizer is a good thing for the markets The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump shifts his tone on coronavirus Coronavirus restrictions pit businesses against city officials Senators balance coronavirus action with risks to health Coronavirus adds new element to rising US-Iran tensions Congress hit for not doing more on paid leave Voters to head to primary polls despite coronavirus pandemic