The Hill Articles: March 31, 2020

Bill Gates calls for nationwide shutdown: ‘Shutdown anywhere means shutdown everywhere’ Defense chief says states can use National Guard to enforce stay-at-home orders Illinois governor says state has gotten 10 percent of medical equipment it’s requested Biden leads Trump by 6 points in national poll Tesla offers ventilators free of cost to hospitals, Musk says CNN’s Cuomo discusses positive coronavirus diagnosis on-air: ‘You do not want this’ Zoom accused in lawsuit of improperly sharing user data with Facebook Service member with anti-ISIS coalition in Iraq dies in noncombat incident Overnight Health Care: White House projects grim death toll from coronavirus | Trump warns of ‘painful’ weeks ahead | US surpasses China in official virus deaths | CDC says 25 percent of cases never show symptoms The roaring twenties: Women’s courage and politics New York City coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000 Susan Rice scolds Pompeo for using ‘Wuhan virus’ term Ginsburg’s personal trainer says she’s working out amid the pandemic Good communication will help beat COVID-19 Maine issues stay-at-home order Trump rejects opening ObamaCare special enrollment period amid coronavirus outbreak 14 things to know for today about coronavirus Trump leans on businesses in coronavirus response Dolly Parton launching weekly bedtime reading series for kids during coronavirus outbreak Trump says he wouldn’t have acted differently on coronavirus without impeachment The pandemic hasn’t stopped Trump’s rollback of Clean Car Standards The Memo: Political world grapples with long coronavirus shutdown California to release up to 3,500 non-violent inmates amid coronavirus outbreak Overnight Defense: Aircraft carrier captain pleads for help with outbreak | Pentagon shipment of ventilators delayed | Pompeo urges countries to be more ‘transparent’ with virus data Fauci: Coronavirus mitigation measures can’t be loosened The $2 trillion relief package makes unemployment pay more than work Pennsylvania man opened fire after confrontation over coughing without covering mouth: report Hillicon Valley: Trump, telecom executives talk coronavirus response | Pelosi pushes funding for mail-in voting | New York AG wants probe into firing of Amazon worker | Marriott hit by another massive breach On The Money: Infrastructure bill gains new steam as coronavirus worsens | Trump officials detail new small-business loan program | Outbreak poses threat to mortgage industry Tyson announces $60 million in bonuses for workers, truck drivers during coronavirus pandemic Trump tells Americans to brace for ‘very, very painful two weeks’ Applying the lessons of 9/11 to the coronavirus response White House reporter suspected of having coronavirus tests negative Florida gov says if White House recommended stay-at-home order it would ‘carry a lot of weight’ White House projects grim death toll from coronavirus GOP lawmaker requests information on release of inmates in New York The Hill’s Campaign Report: North Carolina emerges as key battleground for Senate control Construction continues despite rising concerns over coronavirus Pentagon has not yet sent 2,000 ventilators due to lack of shipment location Cannabis: Public safety guidelines and policy recommendations Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donate $400,000 to NYC hospitals hit by coronavirus pandemic Nike, McDonald’s and other major brands are reinventing their logos to fight coronavirus Trump administration tells hospitals ventilators can be shared among coronavirus patients Overnight Energy: Trump rolls back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards | Controversial Keystone XL construction to proceed | Pressure mounts to close national parks amid pandemic Pompeo urges Americans abroad to return home immediately Doctors push back on hospitals that ban use of protective masks in hallways: report Google copyright claim mistakes the medium for the message Equal Pay Day highlights the financial strain on women during coronavirus Armed neighbors cut down a tree to block man’s driveway because they thought he had coronavirus De Blasio calls for investigation into firing of Amazon strike organizer Howard Stern hits Trump for bragging about ratings of coronavirus briefings UN starts Gaza food drops in attempt to prevent coronavirus outbreak Herd of goats invades Wales town as residents stay in due to coronavirus Zoom ‘deeply upset’ after online trolls interrupt virtual AA meetings These celebrities, athletes, politicians have tested positive for coronavirus Democrats press Mnuchin to defend $2T coronavirus stimulus IG Trump defends fuel efficiency rollback as ‘helping US autoworkers’ Sanctions relief isn’t necessary to assist Iran’s coronavirus response Infrastructure bill gains new steam as coronavirus worsens South Carolina closes nonessential businesses Poll: 57% of voters say US political system works only for insiders with money & power France reports nearly 500 new coronavirus deaths, highest single-day increase Guinness Book of World Records names 112-year-old oldest living man What America’s Thinking: March 31, 2020 California governor reports total of 6,932 coronavirus cases but expects numbers to rise America’s governors should fix unemployment insurance Stocks close historically bad quarter with losses as coronavirus derails economy Pressure mounts for national parks closure amid coronavirus McConnell launches ad touting role in passing coronavirus relief House Democrats blast EPA as agency suspends monitoring amid coronavirus Louisiana pastor charged with misdemeanor for holding services despite coronavirus Democratic senators call on domestic airlines to issue cash refunds for travelers All Iowa voters to get absentee ballot request form CDC: People with underlying conditions at greater risk of serious complications from coronavirus Trump speaks with network service providers on coronavirus response New York man admits hiding coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward Andrew Yang to launch issues-based podcast New York City has released 900 inmates in response to coronavirus pandemic Can democracy by mail save 2020? Desperate hospitals are creating their own coronavirus test swabs with 3D printing Kennedy Center to furlough 60 percent of staff, details plans for spending stimulus funds Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t stop Arizona border wall construction: report Snowbirds in limbo as coronavirus upends travel plans California eyes fuel efficiency deal with Volvo as Trump rolls back mileage standards Biden hails front-line health care workers in new ad Disinfectant wipes and paper towels are becoming a big new coronavirus problem Welcome to the fake recession ‘Pod Save America’ host urges networks not to air Trump coronavirus briefings Rick Scott calls for congressional probe into WHO over coronavirus response At least 28 Texans test positive for COVID-19 after spring break in Mexico Coronavirus recession will hit low-wage workers hardest   Massachusetts governor extends stay-at-home advisory through May 4 Italy reports 837 new coronavirus deaths Nielsen records 85 percent increase in Americans streaming video Controversial Keystone XL pipeline construction to proceed Good intentions become misguided actions that will have ripple effects for decades Critics blast Trump mileage rollback, citing environment and health concerns DC mayor says she won’t enforce stay-at-home order with heavy hand US tells Maduro, Guaidó to ‘step aside’ in Venezuela Treasury, SBA provide information on new small-business loan program Keystone XL oil pipeline to begin construction during coronavirus pandemic White House task force discussing whether public should wear masks to prevent coronavirus Sanders still sees ‘narrow path’ to Democratic presidential nomination Appeals court allows Texas to ban abortions during pandemic For older adults vulnerable to the coronavirus, work from home not always an option Neil Gaiman, HarperCollins grant Levar Burton permission to livestream readings of their catalogs This Equal Pay Day, COVID-19 crisis offers clarity on the wage gap Iowa reports 73 new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in Louisiana spike by more than 30 percent in 24 hours Memphis congressman asks Tennessee, neighboring states to issue shelter-in-place orders Trump DC hotel sale on hold: report Jack Black debuts the ‘Stay at Home dance’ for pandemic conditions Virtual meeting with black University of Texas students cut short by racist ‘Zoom bombing’ Watch live: Coronavirus task force holds press briefing Biden’s pick for vice president doesn’t matter much Sports radio giant Mike Francesa blasts Trump for coronavirus response GOP lawmaker touts bill prohibiting purchases of drugs made in China India, Thailand, Germany warn of punishment for coronavirus misinformation on April Fools’ Day Lizzo donates lunch to hospital workers battling coronavirus Wisconsin Republican says US must not rely on China for critical supplies Progressive ideals rising in coronavirus crisis, says Wisconsin professor Authorities find smuggling tunnel under US-Mexico border, seize $29M worth of drugs Top Democrat: Seniors should be able to receive coronavirus checks automatically Women are hit hardest by impact of coronavirus What is herd immunity and will it work against coronavirus? FTC reports huge jump in coronavirus-related scam complaints US surpasses China in official coronavirus deaths Saudi Arabia’s go-it-alone gamble CDC head: Up to 25 percent of those with coronavirus never show symptoms Andrew Cuomo on coronavirus fight: ‘You don’t win playing catch-up’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: McConnell, Pelosi at odds over next relief bill Wisconsin polling locations closing due to lack of workers ahead of April primary Judge orders 11 at-risk ICE detainees released over coronavirus fears Andrew Cuomo: Brother’s coronavirus diagnosis shows importance of social distancing Sheldon Adelson donating 2M masks to first responders: report Easing COVID-19 restrictions — how long is too long? Well-wishes pour in across media for Chris Cuomo after coronavirus diagnosis Great Pyramid of Giza lit up with coronavirus message: ‘Stay home, stay safe’ Marriott suffers data breach affecting 5.2 million customers Was the Bay Area successful in flattening the coronavirus curve? Obama urges voters to ‘demand better’ after Trump rolls back fuel standards Aircraft carrier captain pleads for help with coronavirus outbreak How will citizens of the world look after the coronavirus crisis ends? Fauci: ‘We’re starting to see glimmers’ mitigation is having ‘dampening effect’ Maryland’s GOP governor: ‘Just not true’ when Trump says coronavirus testing problems over SC governor orders beaches to close in the state New battery plant planned for U.S. Attacks on Asian Americans skyrocket to 100 per day during coronavirus pandemic CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus Pelosi, state Democrats push for more funds for mail-in voting Lobbying world How to rescue our coronavirus-infected economy from collapse More than 83,000 people could die from coronavirus in US by August, despite social distancing Trump administration revokes reservation status for Native American tribe Hospitals threatening to fire workers for speaking out about coronavirus shortages: report Lilly Ledbetter endorses Biden on Equal Pay Day McConnell hits brakes on next economic stimulus package Watch live: Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives update on New York’s coronavirus response DOJ watchdog finds additional problems with FBI’s surveillance warrant process Tenants call on lawmakers to pass rent freezes New York representative to deploy with National Guard as part of coronavirus response Trump backs infrastructure bill as next phase of coronavirus relief COVID-19 further confirms: The position of ‘Leader of the Free World’ is vacant Scarborough defends ‘MyPillow guy’ appearance at coronavirus briefing: ‘I salute him’ for making masks Dolly Parton hopes when coronavirus passes ‘we’re going to all be better people’ New York attorney general calls for investigation into firing of Amazon worker who led protest Andy Cohen opens up about having coronavirus New York City reports first death of coronavirus patient under age 18 Trump reviews Pelosi on morning TV: ‘She wasn’t bad’ Trump administration rolls back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards SiriusXM, Howard Stern announce free access to streaming content through May 15 Idaho governor signs two bills aimed at limiting transgender individuals Walmart to begin taking all employee temperatures including at stores, distribution centers Stockpile of US-manufactured ventilators sold overseas: report Space enterprises, both NASA and commercial, fall prey to the coronavirus pandemic Rising: March 31, 2020 Brooks Brothers to start making masks for medical professionals Colbert: ‘We’re American, there’s nothing we do better than not doing things’ McConnell: Impeachment distracted government from coronavirus threat NJ parents charged with child endangerment after holding bat mitzvah, ignoring coronavirus warnings Pompeo: Countries must ‘step up,’ provide ‘transparent’ coronavirus information to save lives Before this pandemic ends, intel agencies should prepare for a world of threats Prices on some food items are surging during coronavirus pandemic Immigration groups sue Trump administration for keeping courts open amid coronavirus New York to use parts of US Open complex as hospital amid coronavirus outbreak Goldman Sachs: Unemployment to hit 15 percent, quarterly GDP to fall 34 percent amid coronavirus outbreak Fauci predicts another coronavirus outbreak in fall with ‘very different’ outcome Hospitalizations of patients with coronavirus-like symptoms drop 20 percent in Washington state Google will skip April Fools’ Day jokes amid coronavirus pandemic Stocks fall as Wall Street closes out brutal quarter of coronavirus losses VA must improve access to high-quality care for transgender veterans New York attorney general questions Zoom privacy amid rising popularity NCAA giving spring athletes another year of eligibility Biden faces pesky enthusiasm challenge despite big primary numbers ‘Virtual conventions’ may be as good — or better — this presidential year Al Gore blasts Trump: ‘You can’t gaslight a virus’ China did not count coronavirus positives if patient had no symptoms: report Minnesota trooper gives doctor his medical masks during traffic stop New York City’s Empire State Building lit like an ambulance siren amid coronavirus pandemic Trump administration makes push for transitional government in Venezuela Coronavirus’s impact on one doctor is a diagnosis of our economy’s policy priorities How to (safely) stay active while at home due to coronavirus — and why it’s so important De Blasio expects the worst during the next few weeks: ‘I could see it going into May’ Warren knocks McConnell for forcing in-person Senate vote amid coronavirus pandemic How to get the economy safely back to work in just 2 weeks CDC may urge Americans to cover faces in public: report Illinois governor: Federal government sent wrong type of masks Press: America’s governors lead the way on virus Feehery: Give me liberty or give me coronavirus! The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump blends upbeat virus info and high US death forecast Bottom Line Biden’s rise in primary calms nerves on K Street Coronavirus poses new threat to mortgage industry Democrats, Trump set to battle over implementing $2T relief bill Up against the border wall GOP challenger seizes on outrage against Massie The Memo: Concerns grow over political pressure on coronavirus experts Meadows joins White House in crisis mode Hackers target health care AI amid coronavirus pandemic As misinformation surges, coronavirus poses AI challenge Encryption helps America work safely — and that goes for Congress, too Cyber threats spike during coronavirus pandemic Analysis predicts major cuts to oil demand, production amid pandemic