The Hill Articles: March 19, 2020

Tucker Carlson calls on Burr to resign amid reports of stock selloff Democratic leaders criticize GOP stimulus bill as too pro-business California Gov. Newsom issues order for entire state to stay at home due to coronavirus Walmart to give cash, early bonuses to hourly employees amid coronavirus outbreak GOP senators raise concerns over smaller checks for lower earners State Department reports its first case of COVID-19 in DC at annex office Nationwide changes needed to make election coronavirus-ready could cost $2 billion: study On The Money: McConnell introduces third coronavirus relief proposal | Democrats seek bigger stimulus with less aid for business | Washington scrambles to prevent unemployment spike ICE medical staff member tests positive for COVID-19 Hillicon Valley: Twitter targets coronavirus misinformation | Facebook bans sanitizer, virus test ads to prevent price gouging | DHS defines critical jobs during outbreak | Remote working apps surge The Mexican government’s response to COVID-19 is insufficient Economists warn jobless claims could top 1.5 million by next week Overnight Defense: ‘Tens of thousands’ of National Guard troops could be activated for coronavirus response | Hospital ships could take week to deploy | Trump says military to help Americans stuck in Peru A German import to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus WHO: Africa seeing ‘extremely rapid evolution’ of coronavirus outbreak Overnight Health Care: McConnell introduces third coronavirus relief proposal | Trump, FDA send conflicting signals | Governors plead for more coronavirus supplies, testing MA lawmakers press HHS secretary on status of state’s protective equipment Empower America’s neighborhood doctors: the first line of defense against COVID Health care workers forced to reuse single-use masks, protective equipment as coronavirus causes shortages Senate coronavirus rescue bill would suspend student loan payments for up to six months Independent pharmacies should be on frontlines for COVID-19 screening access Navy hospital ship to deploy in 5 to 10 days to help with coronavirus relief Senate GOP plan provides massive tax relief, loans for business Gillibrand endorses Biden for president 14 things to know today about coronavirus The perfect storm in Venezuela Burr sold off significant amount of stock a week before market crash started: report California projects 56 percent of population will be infected with coronavirus over 8-week period Poll: Democrats view media’s coverage of coronavirus outbreak more favorably than Republicans, Independents White House scraps G-7 summit in favor of videoconference due to coronavirus House Democrats eyeing much broader Phase 3 stimulus Beer industry calls for $5 billion in federal assistance Naming, not shaming — patient privacy restrictions facilitate spread of coronavirus pandemic Louisiana governor warns state could exceed capacity to treat patients within one week Members of House GOP leadership self-quarantining after first lawmakers test positive Survey: More than half of small businesses say they can’t operate past three months amid virus outbreak Estimating coronavirus’s US toll Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board, cites opposition to bailout Governors plead with Trump for more coronavirus supplies, testing Frustration mounts at Trump’s reluctance to use emergency production powers Overnight Energy: Trump prepares to buy 30M barrels of oil amid industry slump | Coronavirus offers reprieve from air pollution | Energy regulators split on delaying actions amid outbreak OAN reporter roasted for asking Trump if saying ‘Chinese food’ is racist: ‘Dumbest question’ ever GOP plan provides $1,200 in cash assistance amid coronavirus Congress tiptoes toward remote voting Facebook to ban ads for hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, COVID-19 test kits House Democrats press Barr to protect inmates from coronavirus Prepare now for the second wave of coronavirus hacking McConnell introduces third coronavirus relief proposal Second EPA employee tests positive for coronavirus Kevin Bacon highlights ‘six degrees’ of separation with coronavirus video challenge Rep. Gonzalez to self-quarantine after coming in contact with COVID-19 case Washington scrambles to prevent massive unemployment spike Airline industry calls for swift action from federal government to provide relief Saints coach Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirus Trump reverses on request to cut CDC, NIAID funding A five-point antidote to the financial pandemic Groups push to reduce incarceration as jails become coronavirus ‘hotbeds’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden moves to unify party before general election Harris pushes for release of low-risk federal prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak DHS issues guidelines defining critical jobs during the coronavirus crisis Republican calls out anti-Trump GOP strategist for mocking first lady’s coronavirus PSA 3 DC first responders test positive for COVID-19 Senior GOP senators object to direct payments at caucus meeting Metropolitan Opera lays off all its union employees amid coronavirus Women and the hidden burden of the coronavirus Infrastructure spending as an economic stimulus requires a NEPA fix, too Stocks claw back early losses as stimulus comes into view Coronavirus appears to be more fatal in men than women Can insurance lessen the economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic? Connecticut delays Democratic primary over coronavirus outbreak Mississippi closes all schools for four weeks due to coronavirus State Dept. urges US citizens to avoid all international travel Senate GOP looking at $1,200 in coronavirus cash payments Flight attendants union president: We need worker relief, not corporate bailouts Senate Intel chair in February privately warned coronavirus was ‘akin to 1918 pandemic’ Photo of Trump’s notes shows ‘Chinese’ virus written over ‘coronavirus’ How to fight COVID-19 and maintain financial discipline Wisconsin prison doctor tests positive for coronavirus, 18 inmates quarantined: report What America’s Thinking: March 19, 2020 MSNBC guest walks off interview: ‘I don’t have time to listen to bull—-, people’ Daniel Dae Kim tests positive for coronavirus, calls for end to anti-Asian prejudice Candy industry calls for $500 million in federal assistance Texas governor shutters schools, dine in at restaurants amid coronavirus Sanders plan would be ‘biggest tax increase’ as share of economy: analysis Warren on endorsement: ‘I think Bernie needs space to decide what he wants to do next’ Acting director of National Counterterrorism Center fired: report Over 3,000 medical professionals urge ICE to release detainees amid coronavirus pandemic Sending in the cavalry: How the Defense Production Act can assist during the COVID-19 crisis Retailers move to accommodate high-risk customers amid coronavirus pandemic Confidence in U.S. economy remains positive, but shows large declines: poll American citizen released from Lebanese prison, returning to US Alabama church hosts drive-in coronavirus testing for nearly 1,000 people Biden’s no moderate, just establishment Drive-in movie theaters see resurgence during coronavirus WHO official warns against calling it ‘Chinese virus,’ says ‘there is no blame in this’ Bill Gates says a coronavirus vaccine will first go to health care professionals Energy regulators disagree on whether to delay actions amid coronavirus  Trump to reporters at coronavirus briefing: ‘You’re all sitting too close to each other’ Trump, FDA offer dueling signals at coronavirus briefing Plagued or prosperous? Today’s response to COVID-19 will define our future Italy surpasses China as country with most coronavirus deaths Front-line providers ask Congress for $100B for supplies Warren blurs out ‘Chinese’ in tweet criticizing Trump’s response to coronavirus Senators urge FCC to ensure all students have access to internet during school closures Franchise group calls for $300 billion in federal assistance Safety in sick leave Domino’s to hire 10,000 new employees in response to coronavirus EU calls on Netflix, other services to stream in lower quality due to bandwidth concerns Democrats introduce bill to send coronavirus tests to US troops in Middle East Remote working apps surge amid coronavirus spread Trump says government could take equity in bailed-out companies Trump accuses press of ‘siding with China’ amid pandemic Trump says US military to help Americans stuck in Peru get home McConnell details GOP proposal for third coronavirus bill Senators offer bill to extend tax filing deadline Retail group requests White House clarify ‘essential’ retail services Cornered by coronavirus, Iran could lash out Poll: Biden leads Sanders by 17 points in Connecticut National Guard head: ‘Tens of thousands’ of Guardsmen could be used to help with coronavirus Poll shows Daines, Bullock neck and neck in Montana Senate race State Department issues highest travel advisory for travel abroad amidst coronavirus pandemic The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Focus shifts to next stimulus package Conan O’Brien to go back on air, with iPhone from home Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open How the coronavirus threatens Native American communities Senators introduce rules change that would allow for remote voting Study: Coronavirus death rate lower than initially thought Melania Trump releases coronavirus PSA: ‘This is not how we’ll live forever’ Shut us down already, Mr. President! Pam Bondi rejoins Trump-connected lobbying firm Disney donates surplus foods to food banks as parks remain closed amid coronavirus outbreak Hoyer: House will alter voting procedures amid coronavirus threat Twitter declines Trump campaign request to tag Dem video as ‘manipulated media’ Man detained in ICE facility dies by apparent suicide Life insurers impose applicant waiting periods amid coronavirus outbreak Twitter expands coronavirus misinformation policy Former WH economic adviser: If everyone stays home for 6 months ‘it’s going to be like the Great Depression’ Iran grants medical furlough to imprisoned US Navy veteran amid coronavirus outbreak White House Correspondents’ Association ‘exploring alternative dates’ for annual dinner FAA chief self-quarantining after shaking hands with congressman who tested positive for coronavirus Senate Democrats propose canceling student loan payments during coronavirus Stimulus plan hinges on McConnell, Schumer repairing toxic relationship The Wuhan virus and regime change in Washington Monaco’s Prince Albert tests positive for coronavirus Consumer brand group makes plea to keep manufacturing facilities running From viral infection to financial Armageddon: Could a recession kill more than the coronavirus? The 1918 Spanish flu ravaged the world. What can it teach us about coronavirus? Americans’ coronavirus fears spike: poll Maryland governor orders all malls, entertainment venues closed Grocery store workers in Minnesota classified as emergency workers One reason democracies handle crises better than authoritarians Trump administration prepares to buy 30M barrels of oil amid industry slump Elon Musk offers to make ventilators for coronavirus patients Gabbard drops out of 2020 race Manufacturers call for $1.4T in assistance Senate Democrat introduces legislation requiring permanent pandemic coordinator Tokyo Olympic organizers receive flame amid coronavirus uncertainty Medical drama ‘The Resident’ donates equipment to Atlanta hospital battling coronavirus SportsCenter’s Van Pelt on coronavirus impact: We might ‘have to ration news out like it’s canned beans’ US general: Afghanistan deployments paused to protect troops from coronavirus Senate GOP mulls forgivable loans to businesses to halt layoffs, bankruptcies COVID-19, incarceration and our public health Rising: March 19, 2020 Mnuchin confirms plan for $1,000 cash payments to all Americans 3 family members in NJ die from coronavirus, 4 others infected Casino industry estimates $21B in economic losses from coronavirus Marijuana businesses allowed to stay open in San Francisco, New York Hospital CEO: $7 being charged for 58-cent masks Indonesia halts Muslim pilgrimage, begins quarantining 9,000 US testing two generic drugs as possible coronavirus treatments Elon Musk offers to produce ventilators Boost supply, not demand, during the pandemic Markets slide as coronavirus-linked job losses jump Don Young dismissed ‘beer virus,’ told seniors to ‘go forth with everyday activities’ Solar energy industry disrupted by coronavirus pandemic Gal Gadot joins other quarantined celebrities singing ‘Imagine’ Maryland priest offering drive-through confessions Passenger with coronavirus flew from JFK to Rochester while believed to be ‘contagious’ Trump’s hurdles: A scary virus, shaky economy and Joe Biden Rolex suspending plant operations amid coronavirus Sherrod Brown concerned Trump might ask for delay in November election Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, medical TV shows are donating their supplies to hospitals Playboy cites coronavirus in decision to end print edition Watch live: White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing Pelosi urges Trump to tap emergency war powers immediately Health official: One person dying every 10 minutes from coronavirus in Iran Coronavirus calls for an aggressive Green New Deal Northern Ireland reports first coronavirus death Australia, New Zealand closing their borders Bank of America: The US is now in a recession Claims for unemployment benefits spike as coronavirus forces thousands of layoffs While Trump was in deep denial, governors fought the coronavirus war Entire Georgia state legislature urged to self-quarantine after positive coronavirus test Utah rep with coronavirus: ‘We’re not leaving the house for anything’ Coronavirus should be a wake-up call to our treatment of the animal world Failure to address coronavirus mental health issues will prolong impact Amazon warehouse closes after first worker tests positive for coronavirus Florida senator: ‘Get off the beach’ Hawaii to block 2 cruise ships from releasing passengers Public comments on proposed safeguards littered with industry lies Italy likely to pass China in virus deaths China reports no new coronavirus cases in Wuhan Freedom is up for a vote in the Western Hemisphere The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump, Congress battle pandemic’s wreckage Boeing pleads for bailout under weight of coronavirus, 737 fallout US-China relationship worsens over coronavirus Biden seeks transition to general election campaign Coronavirus offers reprieve from air pollution Millennials become focus of coronavirus outreach