The Hill Articles: May 16, 2020

China’s top medical adviser warns country is vulnerable to second wave of COVID-19 infections Georgia protesters call for district attorney’s removal after Ahmaud Arbery’s death Explosion in Los Angeles injures firefighters, leaves multiple buildings on fire FDA approves at-home nasal swab test kit for COVID-19 Romney denounces multiple IG firings as ‘threat to accountable democracy’ Obama encourages new graduates to embrace unity in commencement speech MLB predicts billions in losses upon return to baseball season: AP Fed chair issues dire warnings on economy Eight more sailors from USS Roosevelt test positive for coronavirus a second time Nevada congressman admits to affair after relationship divulged on podcast Secret Service unearths overseas fraud ring stealing millions in unemployment benefits Pence to visit Florida Wednesday amid state’s reopening Obama says coronavirus has exposed lack of leadership in US Can a pandemic aid the fight against global warming? Watch live: Obama participates in virtual graduation for America’s high school seniors Over 180 church goers told to self-quarantine after attendee at Mother’s Day service tests positive for COVID-19 House-passed relief bill excludes lobbyists from Paycheck Protection Program Red-state cities get cool reception from GOP on relief aid Democrats worry Biden will be defined by Trump attacks GOP seeks to go on offense using Flynn against Biden Sunday shows preview: Congress spars over next round of coronavirus relief; GOP seeks offensive after news of Flynn ‘unmasking’ President weakens US counterintelligence and promotes armed protests Trump tweets clip of ‘Independence Day’ with himself, allies edited in Obama addresses racial disparities, Ahmaud Arbery killing in speech to HBCU graduates Amazon says it will pick ‘the appropriate Amazon executive’ in response to House threat to subpoena Bezos Trump touts new ‘super-duper’ missile that can allegedly travel 17 times faster than current missiles If we’re fighting a war, then we need a new GI Bill 84-year-old top fugitive in Rwandan genocide arrested in France Colorado lowers coronavirus death count from more than 1K to 878 Democrats launch probe into Trump’s firing of State Department watchdog, Pompeo Trump assault on women’s choice continues despite pandemic Biden, DNC increase donor caps in race for White House GOP Alaska legislator compares coronavirus screening sticker to Nazi Germany’s Star of David Transparency is essential for a successful 2020 Census during the COVID crisis Police tear gas protestors in Poland calling for businesses to reopen Trump puts pressure on GOP, dismisses Biden and jabs media in Saturday tweetstorm Michigan protesters plan ‘Operation Haircut’ demonstration to push back against state’s ‘tyrannical’ stay-at-home order Amash decides against Libertarian campaign for president Anarchy is no cure for coronavirus — or injustice Tennessee to reopen amusement parks, water parks, theaters next week The opportunity for juvenile justice reform after COVID-19 Watch live: Obama gives virtual commencement speech Are conservatives merely wimps on the path to extinction? Graham on potential Supreme Court vacancy: ‘This would be a different circumstance’ than Merrick Garland Cuomo says racetracks can reopen in June as virus hospitalizations drop further First major European soccer league resumes season with empty stadiums Shared blame for an uninformed citizenry during COVID-19 crisis Legal challenges to stay-at-home orders gain momentum Trump dismisses Biden: ‘Not even a factor’ In response to the DOJ alumni letter on the Flynn case The 14 Democrats who broke with their party on coronavirus relief vote Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters turn out in London as UK death toll passes 34K Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency for one month America needs to protect the vote with uniform voting standards Class of 2020 set to join worst job market in history Strengthening SNAP is the most effective way to address the growing hunger crisis DeWine asks McGrath to keep him out of attack ads Facial recognition: The other reason we may need a face mask Autopsies from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash show pilot had no drugs in system Italy to ease travel restrictions in early June Why Donald Trump could thank the media if he wins reelection this fall Virginia Tech grants honorary degree to therapy dog who’s helped thousands of students  Trump says restoring partial funding to WHO is ‘being considered’ DOJ subpoenas big banks over info on loans to small businesses: report READ: Trump letter on removing State Dept. inspector general To help more Americans adopt social distancing, change the message Senate panel schedules vote for Trump intel pick Ratcliffe for next week Trump shares video of protesters confronting reporter: ‘FAKE NEWS IS NOT ESSENTIAL’ Paycheck protection is a good idea, but Treasury should include more small businesses Texas Supreme Court halts expansion of mail-in voting during pandemic Democrats call for probe into ouster of State Dept. watchdog Afghanistan’s two wars: Terrorism and coronavirus Hopes dim on quick economic recovery Trump faces criticism over lack of national plan on coronavirus