The Hill Articles: March 22, 2020

US eliminated key China-based public health position ahead of coronavirus outbreak: report McConnell sets second coronavirus vote for shortly after markets open Canadian Olympic Committee won’t send athletes to Olympics this summer Utah Democrat diagnosed with coronavirus hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath Blame game heats up as Senate motion fails Trump approves disaster declaration for coronavirus in California Florida university says students tested positive for coronavirus after spring break trip McConnell rips Democrats for blocking coronavirus stimulus package Coronavirus stimulus talks hit setback as crisis deepens Why studying persistent post-traumatic headaches in soldiers matter Rand Paul’s coronavirus diagnosis sends shockwaves through Senate Biden says he will broadcast regular coronavirus briefings Trump says undocumented immigrants can get tested for coronavirus without fear of deportation Biden says he will start vetting process for VP pick ‘in a matter of weeks’ Language barriers hamper coronavirus response Trump rejects calls to directly use Defense Production Act Report: Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 The intelligence community serves the president’s agenda — not the other way around Trump after hearing Romney is in self-quarantine: ‘Gee, that’s too bad’ Senate Democrats block mammoth coronavirus stimulus package 3M to send 500,000 respirators to New York, Seattle Trump orders National Guard, building of medical facilities in NY, Calif., Wash. Coronavirus threatens to undermine Afghan peace plan Rihanna’s charitable foundation donates $5 million to coronavirus response efforts Meghan McCain announces pregnancy, plans to telecommute to ‘The View’ Justice takes first federal court action against coronavirus fraud Coronavirus reveals financial irresponsibility of Americans St. Louis Fed president says US unemployment rate could hit 30 percent Romney to self-quarantine after Paul tests positive Sinema criticizes Paul for alleged behavior ahead of coronavirus test results: ‘Absolutely irresponsible’ Sen. Mike Lee to self-quarantine after Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus A scarcity of life-saving resources during COVID-19 pandemic Watch live: Coronavirus task force briefing FBI warns white supremacists encouraging members to spread coronavirus to law enforcement, Jews: report White House Correspondents’ Association dinner postponed over coronavirus Senators hunt for last-minute deal on coronavirus stimulus package Peter King: China must face ‘serious consequences’ for ‘indefensible’ behavior at start of coronavirus crisis More US diplomats need to be overseas to best serve America Louisiana, Ohio, Delaware issue orders for citizens to stay at home Democrats seek to increase supplemental funding bill to $450 billion Democrats fume over GOP coronavirus bill: ‘Totally inadequate’ Romney says senators will seek advice on whether to self-quarantine after Rand Paul tests positive for COVID-19 Olympic Committee says it will ‘step up its scenario planning’ amid coronavirus outbreak Pope to offer special blessing, calls for worldwide prayer Misdiagnosis — teachers are engaged during COVID-19 No deal as Senate takes procedural vote on coronavirus package Illinois governor fires back at Trump over coronavirus: ‘Get off Twitter & do your job’ Emirates cuts almost all passenger flights Khamenei: US offer to help Iran ‘strange’ Defense contractor death marks first military-related coronavirus fatality Amazon doubling overtime pay for warehouse workers State Department knocks France for releasing Iranian wanted in US Coronavirus reported for first time in Gaza Strip Germany’s Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for coronavirus Biden picks up teachers union endorsement DHS chief: False reports of national shutdown may be part of Russian disinformation campaign Miami Herald urges governor to act ‘like you give a damn’ Coronavirus will define election and trust in government for generations WHO official warns more steps needed in addition to lockdowns White House $46 billion emergency request balloons to $242 billion in Senate coronavirus stimulus talks Rand Paul becomes first senator to test positive for coronavirus Best Buy instituting ‘contactless’ curbside service Why Klobuchar should be Biden’s vice presidential pick Governors press Trump on coronavirus response Pennsylvania state police to enforce business closures The true heroes of COVID-19 and how they’re filling the void at the top Trump knocks Illinois governor, media outlets for coronavirus response criticism McConnell will move stimulus bill despite Democratic objections Cuomo calls on federal government to order companies to manufacture medical supplies Hopes for quick coronavirus stimulus deal break down Inheriting the wind: We’re experiencing the result of years of news hype Pelosi says House will draft its own coronavirus funding bill The Affordable Care Act — will it survive long past its 10th anniversary? Cuomo steps into national spotlight with coronavirus fight Fight over $500 billion corporate loan funding holds up coronavirus stimulus Fauci on differing with Trump on coronavirus ‘game-changer’: ‘I just want to get the facts out’ Menendez calls on Trump to bring home stranded Americans Former FDA head: ‘Life’s never going to be perfectly normal until we get to a vaccine’ Republican senator: Trump’s message on coronavirus recently has ‘generally been better’ Sunday shows – Mnuchin: Tentative coronavirus package will include average of $3,000 to a family of four Politics and the pandemic — Republicans are rightly worried Maryland governor ‘crazy’ to see crowds at the cherry blossoms Trump: Ford, GM, Tesla given OK to produce ventilators Fauci: US ‘not necessarily’ on same trajectory as Italy due to travel restrictions De Blasio says April and May ‘are going to be a lot worse’ China tariffs disrupt access to needed medical supplies Former Trump adviser: Three states ‘have a problem that is going to grow’ and could ‘overwhelm’ their health-care systems Coronavirus stimulus talks face make-or-break moment Michigan governor criticizes federal coronavirus response: ‘Lives will be lost because we weren’t prepared’ Ocasio-Cortez: Give stimulus checks to everyone now, collect next year from those who don’t need them Add coronavirus to other crises, and the Middle East faces a catastrophe Michigan governor says state doesn’t ‘have the ability to directly enforce and control’ religious gatherings amid coronavirus outbreak Ocasio-Cortez: Need to start production of medical supplies now to prepare for ‘surge’ NJ governor says he issued stay-at-home order because ‘folks needed to be jolted’ Frieden: I’d feel a lot safer if CDC’s role in coronavirus response was clear Illinois governor said states are ‘competing’ for equipment shipments: ‘It’s a wild, wild West out there’ Global conflict in the ‘Age of Coronavirus’: No shortage of deadly threats FEMA administrator: Shortage of health-care supplies a ‘global problem’ Top NJ health official: ‘I’m definitely going to get’ coronavirus, ‘we all are’ Mnuchin: Tentative coronavirus package will include average of $3,000 to a family of four Have no fear, the general election will move forward Three ways to reset our coronavirus financial crisis Top official says New York City coronavirus jail outbreak is a crisis, dozens infected Olympic hopefuls call for Tokyo Games to be postponed Japan warns against travel to US Pentagon cleanup of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ likely to last decades Coronavirus outbreak shining an even brighter light on internet disparities in rural America Trump gets polling boost, but will it last? Hawaii governor orders mandatory quarantines for arriving travelers Advocates warn of coronavirus threat to inmates Hospitals, doctors, nurses call on Trump to ‘immediately’ ramp up production of medical supplies Russia’s ties with the West rhyme Pandemic threatens to unleash economic chaos Democrats grow nervous over primary delays