The Hill Articles: March 8, 2020

Gates Foundation to offer coronavirus testing kits in Seattle area Twitter puts ‘manipulated’ tag on edited Biden video retweeted by Trump Paul Gosar says he’s under ‘self-quarantine’ after interacting with person at CPAC who now has coronavirus Cruise liner approved to dock in Florida after staff tested for coronavirus Elon Musk: Panic over the coronavirus is ‘dumb’ Trump golfs with Washington Nationals players in Florida Crude oil price war causes Dow futures to plummet 1,000 points Schumer, Gillibrand call for fewer federal restrictions on coronavirus testing in New York Schumer, Pelosi urge paid sick leave for individuals impacted by coronavirus Trump Jr. challenges Hunter Biden to debate him over who has benefited most off their fathers’ time in office Ted Cruz to stay at home this week after interacting with coronavirus patient Trump Jr. says he inherited ‘Tourette’s of the thumbs’ from his father South Korean military: North Korea fired unidentified projectiles The housing affordability crisis is a reality: Lawmakers need to act, but responsibly US walks tightrope as coronavirus hits adversaries Trump campaign attacks Biden on trade, health care and fitness for office Gretchen Whitmer, Mike Duggan stump for Joe Biden ahead of Michigan’s Tuesday primary Now Democrats must battle a monster of their own creation MSNBC guest prompts backlash after saying ‘many people’ consider Meghan Markle ‘five clicks up from trailer trash’ Gun safety group Brady Campaign endorses Biden Paid sick leave is a public health policy NBC to feature first all-female crew for NHL game broadcast Trump, his campaign promote edited Biden video A Biden-Bernie ticket can defeat Trump and defend democracy Uber, Lyft to provide funds for drivers affected by coronavirus Oregon declares state of emergency over coronavirus outbreak Trump mum on steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil Afghan civilians need far more than a week of reduced violence Bahrain Grand Prix closed to spectators Democratic unity in balance as Biden and Sanders battle it out Pompeo: Trial in Flight MH17 case a ‘critical moment in the search for justice’ Greece bans school field trips, fans at sporting events Joni Ernst’s approval rating drops 10 points: poll Cuomo: No reason to suspend mass transit at this time Sanders focuses on Biden’s record, predicts Michigan victory as primary becomes two-man race Administration officials seek to offer consistent message amid shifting coronavirus situation Coronavirus outbreak may force US, China to rework trade deal implementation German health official calls for cancelling events with more than 1,000 people Candidates want data privacy rules, except for their own campaigns Clinton: ‘I’d love to have a woman on the ticket, finally — again’ Trump won’t attend annual St. Patrick’s lunch at Capitol Warren exits, and our hopes for a woman president once again are dashed Former FDA Commissioner: States and cities may have to shut business ‘for national interests’ amid coronavirus outbreak Sunday shows – Tuesday elections, coronavirus response dominate Sanders: Klobuchar and Buttigieg ended campaigns under ‘great deal of pressure’ from ‘establishment’ CPAC chairman: Infected attendee had no contact with Trump, Pence Think this coronavirus crisis is bad? The next could be worse — if we don’t act now Connecticut senator: ‘We have no concept’ of coronavirus scope Maryland governor on Trump attacks on Washington governor: ‘I think it’s not a time to play politics’ Inslee urges bipartisanship to combat coronavirus, brushes off Trump criticism: ‘It’s background noise’ US Army orders stop to movement of troops in South Korea and Italy due to coronavirus Trump: ‘Fake News Media is doing everything possible to make us look bad’ on coronavirus response Bloomberg and Warren violated basic rule of television — Biden and Sanders the stars now From Ebola to COVID-19 — the importance of trust in authorities and disease response Sanders seizes on Social Security with new Biden attacks Surgeon general: You’re going to see more cases of coronavirus, ‘doesn’t mean we should panic’ Sanders criticizes Biden’s voting record: ‘People want somebody’ who can make ‘tough decisions in tough times’ Fauci on shutting down coronavirus epicenters: ‘Anything’s possible’ Sanders on sexism facing female candidates: We’re making progress, but ‘it’s too slow’ The fight to close the time gap for women Carson declines to ‘preview’ plan for virus-stricken ship’s docking: ‘We shouldn’t have 16 people saying what the plan is’ Sanders says campaign is in communication with health officials about rallies amid coronavirus outbreak Sanders: ‘I never expected in my life, as an American, to see a swastika at a major political rally’ Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson endorses Sanders Sanders predicts victory in Michigan We’re talking past one another: A lesson Democrats must understand Virus-stricken cruise ship to dock in Oakland Turns out, voters don’t mind ‘two old white guys’ Trump: ‘Democrats don’t want anything to do with Crazy Bernie’ Coronavirus response guided by earlier outbreaks Green New Deal advocate claims win over Hickenlooper in Colorado caucuses Kamala Harris endorses Biden’s presidential bid Experts warn EPA making ‘secret science’ rule more restrictive Warren makes surprise appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after dropping out of 2020 race Democrats warn Trump’s immigration policies risk aggravating coronavirus Stephen Moore: ‘Economy will roar back to life’ when coronavirus is contained Trump escalates fight against press with libel lawsuits