The Hill Articles: March 6, 2020

Jane Fonda: Sanders would be a ‘climate president’ House makes telework plans amid coronavirus outbreak Virginia lawmakers pass one of the lowest insulin price cap in nation at $50 a month Democrats twice as likely as Republicans to call coronavirus imminent threat: poll Azar contradicts Pence, says there’s no coronavirus testing kit shortage University of Washington switches to virtual classes after staff member tests positive for coronavirus Trump to award Medal of Freedom to golfers Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player Democratic senator requests classified briefing ahead of Burisma-related subpoena vote Poll finds both Republicans and Democrats describe Trump as ‘self-centered’ Trump names Mark Meadows as new chief of staff Overnight Health Care: Pence says 21 people on cruise ship tested positive for coronavirus | NY begs for more testing kits | Trump signs $8.3B emergency funding package | Experts say mortality rate likely to drop Trump administration hires another college senior for key role Durbin endorses Biden: He ‘can start to heal the wounds of this divided nation’ How to end human trafficking Trump compares coronavirus tests to Ukraine call: ‘The tests are all perfect’ AIPAC says two attendees of conference tested positive for coronavirus If applied equitably, clemency power can begin to fix damage caused by a broken system Hillicon Valley: Harris presses Facebook over census misinformation | Austin cancels SXSW over coronavirus fears | Surveillance deal elusive as deadline nears | FTC sends warnings to Cardi B, other influencers On The Money: Coronavirus threatens record stretch of job growth | US added 273K jobs in February before outbreak fears | Kudlow floats ‘targeted’ economic relief | IRS taps new fraud enforcement chief Minnesota reports first presumptive coronavirus case Trump may soon be starting a witch hunt of his own Pence says 21 people on cruise ship off California tested positive for coronavirus Trump calls Inslee a ‘snake’ amid coronavirus outbreak in Washington state Publisher drops Woody Allen memoir after protests Overnight Energy: Watchdog blasts planning behind BLM relocation | Progress on Senate energy bill | Dems eye two measures for inclusion ahead of vote NYC begs for more coronavirus tests, claiming ‘slow’ federal action impeding response New polls show why you can’t count Bernie Sanders out Panel: Is Biden vs. Trump a disaster for Dems? Kyle Kulinski: What Bernie Sanders should do now A wake-up call for Russia Journalist Zaid Jilani: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and the failure of woke politics Economist: Why the establishment won’t admit workers are getting screwed Overnight Defense: 32 dead in ISIS-claimed attack in Kabul | Trump says Taliban could ‘possibly’ overrun Afghan government when US leaves | House poised for Iran war powers vote next week Krystal Ball: Why MSNBC is to blame for Joe Biden Joe Biden’s presidency would be a dire threat to workers Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti: Elizabeth Warren still aggrieved about mean Bernie bros US intel indicates Taliban does not plan to honor deal: report Mini-Super Tuesday: Where Biden and Sanders stand in polls 49 new coronavirus deaths reported in Italy as death toll there nears 200 Austin cancels SXSW over coronavirus, declares ‘local disaster’ What is a coronavirus pop-up? Establishment Democrats have already brokered their election First transgender woman to perform at an NBA halftime show FTC sends warnings to Cardi B, other influencers for not disclosing paid ads Fox News town hall with Trump draws 4.2 million viewers Alabama bill would undo ban on yoga in schools but prohibit ‘namaste greetings’ Democrats focus on two amendments for Senate energy bill Coronavirus outbreak threatens record stretch of job growth HuffPost editor-in-chief stepping down to join podcast company The Hill’s Campaign Report: Next round of primaries favors Biden Rebuilding our infrastructure requires rethinking environmental permitting Watch live: Pence holds press briefing on coronavirus Deval Patrick backs Biden Women in Mexico plan work strike amid gender violence outbreak Watchdog groups call for investigation into Ros-Lehtinen’s foreign lobbying work House Democrats press Trump administration on coronavirus testing affordability Sanders not worried about his safety after ‘disgusting’ swastika display at rally Biden condemns Nazi protester at Sanders rally Dems reprimand top DOJ antitrust official for giving ‘lobbying advice’ about T-Mobile-Sprint merger A commitment to Trillion Trees Initiative requires military might Moderate Democrat fends off liberal primary challenge in California  Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Joe Biden for president Harvard Law students posting thank-you notes by Warren’s portrait Government watchdog blasts limited planning behind BLM relocation Iran’s journalists are under siege Sanders campaign co-chair says Warren would be ‘outstanding choice’ for VP IRS announces new fraud enforcement director New standards eliminate Tulsi Gabbard from next Democratic debate Harris presses Facebook over census misinformation policies after misleading Trump ads NCAA basketball tournament to be played without fans due to coronavirus fears It’s time for a mind-altering experience that can also help you live longer: spring cleaning George Conway: Schumer was ‘channeling Trump’ in comments about Supreme Court justices Trump campaign files defamation suit against CNN Trump again walks back remarks on cutting Social Security Iran warns it could use ‘force’ to halt travel amid virus Fighting extinction through wildlife corridors Guatemala seeking to limit migrants under asylum deal with US Sanders’s brother: ‘Bernard is Trump’s nightmare’ Two baggage handlers at London’s Heathrow airport test positive for coronavirus Poll: Trump trails generic Democratic candidate in general election matchup Trump asks Supreme Court to let officials enforce ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy Trump denies sexism hurt Warren’s campaign: ‘People don’t like her’ Israeli airline cancels some flights to the US due to coronavirus Democrats should be really, really afraid of a contested nominating convention Afghan Women: Essential for Peace Democrats introduce bill to guarantee paid sick leave in response to coronavirus GOP lawmaker shows off AR-15 in office, challenges Biden to ‘come and take it’ Lone Democrat to oppose impeachment will seek reelection CNBC’s Rick Santelli apologizes for ‘absurd’ remark that it might be better if everyone got the coronavirus at once The case for transferring federal lands back to Native Americans Miami cancels two of its biggest music festivals over coronavirus Home Depot, Kroger’s and Coles are limiting purchases to slow down panic-buying over coronavirus What America’s Thinking: March 6, 2020 Focus on CRA reform message, not the messenger Zaid Jilani on how Biden beat Sanders on Super Tuesday  Economist: Today’s workers struggling to provide Economist: Families struggle to keep up with health insurance The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump signs $8.3B coronavirus package as number of cases grows The myth about Puerto Rican statehood that won’t go away Kudlow floats ‘targeted’ economic aid as coronavirus spreads Apple rejecting coronavirus apps not from official sources: report House asks full appeals court to rehear McGahn case AFL-CIO head asks members to call lawmakers, advocate for federal standards amid coronavirus outbreak Romney to vote for Burisma subpoena The ‘No Super PAC’ oath is dead Hispanic Caucus campaign arm endorses Topeka mayor for Congress The Pentagon’s Elaine McCusker isn’t the problem — politics is UK victims scammed out of more than $1 million in coronavirus frauds Democratic lawmaker notes difference in response to his ‘hoodie’ protest and Gaetz’s ‘gas mask’ Warren: Bailey stole the burrito because ‘running for first dog’ was stressful Biden, Sanders set for key battle in Michigan Trump to visit CDC after initial trip canceled Cook Political Report moves North Carolina Senate race to ‘toss-up’ Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll support Biden if he wins Democratic nomination No plans to cancel White House Correspondents’ Association dinner amid coronavirus The environment and taxpayers need IRS guidance on conservation easements   Trump voices confidence in Azar amid criticism over coronavirus response McConnell on Burisma, Biden probe: ‘I think it’s worth taking a look at’ Pennsylvania governor confirms first two cases of coronavirus John Delaney endorses Biden Fox News to host Sanders town hall ahead of crucial Michigan primary Trump administration to start collecting DNA samples from immigrants who enter the country illegally Man removed from Sanders rally after waving swastika flag Brian Williams, NYT’s Gay criticized over math flub: ‘Saddest clip in TV history’ 2020 election will be decided by America’s faith and values Rising: March 6, 2020 Global coronavirus cases climb past 100,000 Companies across the US are urging employees to work from home due to coronavirus Trump to meet with Brazil’s president at Mar-a-Lago this weekend China’s irresponsible behavior on virus shouldn’t overshadow its actions in Hong Kong XFL stadium employee tests positive for coronavirus Warren leads Senate Democrats call on VA to protect veterans from misinformation American tourist is first coronavirus case in Bhutan Trump campaign to resume credentialing Bloomberg reporters The State of the Union on homelessness — proven solutions can’t withstand budget cuts Hillary Clinton says Melania Trump should look ‘closer to home’ on cyber bullying Trump signs $8.3 billion coronavirus package Ben Carson says conditions for people detained at the border are ‘quite nice’ Building trust in a time of COVID-19 Vatican reports first case of coronavirus Economy adds 273K jobs in February, crushing expectations amid coronavirus worries Blowing up the status quo: Elizabeth Warren changed the game Tokyo holds test Olympics event without fans, top athletes More than 20 dead in Afghanistan after attack at memorial for Shiite leader Warren says she was trying to end Bloomberg’s campaign with debate attacks Are floating houses a genius solution to climate change? We need to expand the college affordability conversation Trump postpones CDC visit Microsoft says two employees in Washington state have tested positive for coronavirus Explosion near US Embassy in Tunisia wounds at least 5 police officers CNBC’s Santelli: ‘Maybe we’d be just better off’ if we gave coronavirus ‘to everybody’ to expedite calmer markets Socialism is not progressive The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by the APTA — Now it’s Biden vs. Bernie: no endorsement from Warren Surveillance deal elusive as deadline looms Coronavirus fears disrupt daily life ‘Easy access’ to Biden allowed protester to rush stage at rally The Memo: Biden poised for gains in next waves of primaries Vulnerable Republicans dodge questions on support for ObamaCare lawsuit Coronavirus mortality rate likely to drop, say health experts