The Hill Articles: March 2, 2020

Former GE CEO Jack Welch dies Two test positive for coronavirus in Georgia Trump to meet with Republicans amid deadlocked surveillance fight Klobuchar, O’Rourke endorse Biden at Dallas rally New York insurers ordered to to waive costs associated with coronavirus testing Trump defends coronavirus response, warns Democrats against ‘political attacks’ Trump formally sends Ratcliffe nomination for DNI to Senate NBA tells players to avoid high-fives with fans amid coronavirus fears Establishment Democrats rallying behind Biden Senators see tide turning toward Biden after big win Trump officially sends Senate his Navy secretary nomination Congress closes in on deal for $7.5 billion in coronavirus funding Biden: Buttigieg ‘reminds me of my son Beau’ Trump zeroes in on Biden gaffes at rally on eve of Super Tuesday Overnight Health Care: Supreme Court to hear ObamaCare appeal | Washington state confirms 4 more coronavirus deaths | FDA expects 1M coronavirus tests by week’s end | White House expands virus task force Buttigieg officially endorses Biden for president Beto O’Rourke endorses Biden Watch live: Biden holds a rally in Dallas ahead of Super Tuesday Virus expert: As much as 70 percent of world’s population could get coronavirus McConnell says he hasn’t made decision on Trump’s Intel nominee Hillicon Valley: Facebook takes down foreign influence campaigns | Senior Trump officials warn of foreign interference on Super Tuesday | Apple offers $500M settlement for slowing older iPhones | Treasury sanctions Chinese hackers Chris Matthews announces his retirement from MSNBC Pelosi invites leaders to briefing on preventing coronavirus spread in Capitol Reproductive well-being of future generations is hanging in the balance Overnight Energy: Lawmakers clamor to add provisions to fast-moving energy bill | EPA board questions replacement of Obama-era emissions rule | Dem senator asks watchdog to investigate two EPA rules San Diego Union-Tribune endorses Biden ahead of California primary Neutral Milk Hotel frontman endorses Bernie Sanders White House withdraws nomination for Pentagon budget chief who questioned Ukraine aid hold FDA official expects 1M coronavirus tests to be available by week’s end Lawmakers clamor to add provisions to fast-moving energy bill Parents say Catholic church refused First Communion to child with autism Pompeo promises to protect US businesses in Israeli-controlled West Bank Fixing the disability workforce crisis Watch live: President Trump holds a rally in Charlotte Prosecutors paint coder accused of CIA leak as ‘vindictive’ as trial wraps up The Hill’s Campaign Report: Centrists rush behind Biden to stop Sanders On The Money: Fed pressed on all sides to counter coronavirus damage | Partisan fight over consumer bureau arrives at Supreme Court | Ex-GOP lawmakers side with NY in case over Trump tax returns Marianne Williamson rips Buttigieg, Klobuchar for endorsing Biden What actually happens when you talk to students about Bernie’s student debt payoff scheme Overnight Defense: US, Taliban deal hits snag in first days | Military helping to find coronavirus vaccine | White House withdraws nomination for official who questioned Ukraine aid hold Samoan chief endorses Bloomberg for president How often do you touch your face—and does that increase your risk for coronavirus? Woody Allen to release memoir initially delayed at start of ‘Me Too’ What is the legacy of Pete Buttigieg’s historic run as America’s first gay presidential candidate? Early data shows charitable giving dipped slightly under Trump tax law Trump says he’ll complete annual physical in next 90 days Trump claims Democratic primary ‘rigged’ against Sanders after Klobuchar, Buttigieg drop out EPA board: Trump replacement of Obama-era emissions rule may not be as good for society EMILY’s List endorses Warren for president Democratic presidential race comes into sharp focus Fed pressed from all sides to counter coronavirus damage LA district attorney apologizes for husband pointing gun at Black Lives Matter protesters CNN’s Begala: Trump will ‘dump Pence’ for Haley on day of Democratic nominee’s acceptance speech Poll: Decreasing number of Democratic voters say they almost always trust news media Partisan fight over consumer bureau arrives at Supreme Court Stocks surge past coronavirus fears after worst week since 2008 Owners of Arizona restaurant say they’re facing boycott threats, criticism over Trump support Signs of trouble mar Trump deal with Taliban Facebook says it removed five foreign influence campaigns in February ‘Fixing health care’ is a disservice to society Senior administration officials warn of foreign influence campaigns ahead of Super Tuesday Are you between the ages of 18-79? Here’s why you need to get tested for Hepatitis C Carper asks EPA watchdog to probe SAFE Vehicles, ‘secret science’ rules Biden surges higher with Klobuchar, Buttigieg endorsements Artist of mural that was whited-out by college administrator speaks out McConnell: Discussions underway on ‘precautions’ in Capitol over coronavirus  Bipartisan lawmakers ask NIH for information on ‘disturbing’ studies on monkeys Can this Joe Biden comeback last? Watch live: Pence delivers remarks on coronavirus San Antonio mayor declares local public health emergency over coronavirus Trump nominates first African American Air Force chief Susan Rice endorses Biden’s presidential campaign Grammys organization fires suspended CEO over allegations of misconduct The Nation endorses Bernie Sanders WHO: Containing coronavirus is still ‘feasible’–if countries are ‘aggressive’ Half the world’s sandy beaches could be washed away by climate change Apple agrees to pay consumers $25 for slow iPhones in settlement It’s time to bring outdated oil and gas leasing policies into the 21st century Charlottesville will observe holiday marking the end of slavery in place of Jefferson’s birthday in historic first Taliban announces end of partial truce days after signing deal with US Naturalized citizens represent 1/10 of eligible voters in the U.S. Washington state confirms 4 more coronavirus deaths, bringing death toll to 6 Bloomberg: Klobuchar and Buttigieg ‘behaved themselves’ Judge orders Hillary Clinton deposition in Judicial Watch lawsuit You could soon be scrolling Facebook while gazing into the eyes of your dinner companion Treasury sanctions Chinese hackers for laundering previously stolen cryptocurrency CNN restricting employee travel amid coronavirus outbreak Ex-GOP lawmakers side with NY in Supreme Court case over Trump tax returns Harry Reid endorses Biden’s White House bid White House adds VA secretary, CMS chief to coronavirus task force Pierce Bush: A second heir to the Bush legacy shifts right to win Buttigieg set to endorse Biden Support for Biden rises 7 points nationally after South Carolina win Hillary and Chelsea Clinton writing children’s book about gardening Obama spoke with Buttigieg after he dropped out of 2020 race: report Climate group endorses both Sanders and Warren Coronavirus puts new use to White House press briefing room Former health care exec: Sanders will have ‘many’ VP choices that back ‘Medicare for All’ State momentum in criminal record sealing fuels federal clean slate bill US military working to develop coronavirus vaccine Trump administration announces new restrictions on Chinese journalists Politics reporter: A lot of NC voters waited for SC results to make up their mind Activist and podcast host: Expect pro-Sanders protests at this year’s Democratic convention Klobuchar to drop out, endorse Biden Consumer case could open door to corporate influence WHO: Nine times as many new coronavirus cases outside China than inside Panel: Will Elizabeth Warren be a Bernie Sanders spoiler on Super Tuesday? Panel: Why Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren were rejected by black voters Nomiki Konst previews how convention chaos will play out Hill Reporter: Who will have the edge in Virginia? Wendell Potter on Bernie Sanders ruling out anti-M4A VP pick McAuliffe gets trapped in elevator ahead of Biden event Local NC Reporter: Despite millions Michael Bloomberg falls flat Krystal Ball: Why won’t Elizabeth Warren drop out? Saagar Enjeti: Don’t forget, Joe Biden’s still incredibly weak Krystal and Saagar: Pete Buttigieg drops out, who benefits? Pentagon chief gives go-ahead to begin troop drawdown in Afghanistan Justices divided over Trump push to speed up deportations College recruiter reportedly lined up high school students by skin color Pence to discuss coronavirus with senators on Tuesday Katherine Johnson’s job at NASA was empowering 17,000 people ask to cancel SXSW amid coronavirus outbreak What America’s Thinking: March 2, 2020 GOP senator wants to exclude the rich from electric vehicle tax credit Virginia lieutenant governor questions Biden after McAuliffe’s endorsement Confederate flag controversy at annual Tucson Rodeo parade The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Democrats head into crucial Super Tuesday GOP chairman plans first subpoena in Burisma, Biden probe 60 Minutes’ ripped for Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher interview: ‘Normalizing a war criminal’ FEMA preparing for Trump emergency declaration on coronavirus: report Increased competition, lower costs: A prescription to address medications PRICED out of reach Duckworth endorses Biden ahead of Super Tuesday Warren proposes $400B stimulus plan to fight economic damage from coronavirus Poll: Sanders up among California Hispanics Top liberal group endorses Sanders for president For Democrats, March comes in like a lion Former mall security guard releases hostages in Philippines Trump says it’s safe to hold rallies amid coronavirus outbreak Moving funds from approved defense budgets is unwarranted and unwise Trump urges pharmaceutical executives to accelerate coronavirus vaccine efforts HHS Secretary Azar personally investigating coronavirus whistleblower who slammed Fed preparations Protecting Americans from infectious disease threats, today and tomorrow Sanders has 13-point lead in North Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday: poll ‘Other Asian’ is not enough for Taiwanese Americans, census campaign says More taxes will promise to cost Americans a whole lot of lattes Warren releases plan to regulate Wall Street’s effect on climate change Trump official inserted debunked climate change language into scientific documents: report France bans gatherings of more than 5,000 people amid coronavirus outbreak Supreme Court leaves in place Trump ban on bump stocks Melania Trump to honor recipients of International Women of Courage Awards A plea to Bernie Sanders: Stay grumpy, but not Trumpy Rising: March 2, 2020 MSNBC isn’t Fox — that’s good for Chris Matthews, if not Bernie Sanders Americans’ favorable rating of China drops again: poll DCCC targets House GOP members over Trump administration response to coronavirus Molson Coors brewery reopens with increased security after shooting Public Enemy drops Flavor Flav after he complained about image used to promote Sanders rally Pro-Trump group refuses to pull ad featuring Obama despite cease-and-desist letter Scarborough evokes George Washington, Sinatra in lauding Buttigieg decision to drop out Coronavirus, respiratory droplets — and you Supreme Court to hear ObamaCare appeal Stocks rise at opening after worst week since 2008 Was President Trump spied on as part of Carter Page wiretapping? California GOP candidate tweets coronavirus conspiracy theories HHS investigating defect in coronavirus tests Trump’s three-track clemency process just might work Top Iranian official dies from coronavirus: state radio Coronavirus patient in San Antonio mistakenly released Biden announces Barbara Boxer’s endorsement ahead of California voting on Super Tuesday Judge Judy ending her daytime show after 25 years Florida governor declares public health emergency after state records first coronavirus cases Cyber planners should be carefully watching the coronavirus Most don’t want microtargeted political ads: Gallup Wuhan hospital discharges last patient amid drop in virus cases February gladness brings March madness North Korea launches two short-range missiles into sea Is coronavirus panic a hoax? Trump, GOP raise $86M in February Americans support refugees — why not the Trump administration? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the APTA – Biden looks for Super Tuesday surge; coronavirus fears heighten ACLU, FreedomWorks urge Trump to reform ‘rogue FBI’ as part of intel bill This week: House eyes vote on emergency coronavirus funding Democratic candidates gear up for a dramatic Super Tuesday Juan Williams: Will the GOP ever curb Trump? Judd Gregg: Trump and Pelosi — Who’s crazy now?