The Hill Articles: May 22, 2020

Hertz files for bankruptcy amid drop in demand Georgetown coach and former Knicks star Patrick Ewing tests positive for coronavirus Brazil’s Supreme Court releases video of Bolsonaro discussing replacing security officials Trump admin sends warning to LA mayor that extended lockdown could be ‘unlawful’ Trump admin has looked at conducting first US nuclear test since ’90s citing threat from Russia, China: report Michelle Obama celebrates seniors, tells them to ‘breathe deep and dance your heart out’ at virtual prom New York eases restrictions, allowing gatherings of up to 10 people Senate Republicans call on DOJ to investigate Planned Parenthood loans READ: The Hill’s interview with Anthony Fauci Las Vegas Strip tentatively set to reopen June 4 Trump’s routing number revealed as press secretary announces he’s donating quarterly salary to HHS: report House to consider amendment blocking warrantless web browsing surveillance Former White House aide won $3M contract to supply masks amid pandemic Officials drop fines against Australian man who broke law to save baby whale stuck in net Appeals court agrees to delay executions while inmates appeal to Supreme Court On The Money: Jobless rate exceeds 20 percent in three states | Senate goes on break without passing small business loan fix | Biden pledges to not raise taxes on those making under $400K Is the Mexican president truly conservative on fiscal policy? NJ governor permits gatherings of 25 people in time for Memorial Day weekend Attempted murder charges dropped against boyfriend of shooting victim Breonna Taylor Trump to attend SpaceX launch in Florida Hillicon Valley: Lawmakers demand answers on Chinese COVID hacks | Biden re-ups criticism of Amazon | House Dem bill seeks to limit microtargeting Children are going hungry — it’s time to increase food stamp benefits Overnight Health Care: Fauci on why a vaccine by end of year is ‘aspirational’ | Trump demands governors allow churches to open | Birx says DC metro area has highest positivity rate COVID-19 increases importance of implementing reforms to organ donation system Judge throws out lawsuit attempting to halt federal coal leases Trump campaign selling ‘you ain’t black’ shirts after Biden comment Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order through June 12 From noodle hats to mannequins: Here are six unusual ways people are social distancing The big tent: Unifying America Roundup: Everything you need to know about COVID-19 today The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden seeks to tamp down controversy over remarks about black support FBI director Wray orders internal review of Flynn case Charlamagne tha God defends Biden’s support for black community OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Coal company sues EPA over power plant pollution regulation | Automakers fight effort to freeze fuel efficiency standards | EPA watchdog may probe agency’s response to California water issues Texas Democrat sides with Guatemalan president: ‘not how you treat an ally’ Americans will vote for their lives Automakers fight effort to freeze fuel efficiency standards Lawmakers ask for briefings on Chinese targeting of coronavirus research Bullock outraises Daines in Montana Senate race Fire district apologizes for ‘confusion’ after viral warning about hand sanitizer exploding Poll: Majority of voters support mandatory face masks in some public settings The coronavirus pandemic is straining higher education. But there’s opportunity here, too Boosting military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region African American figures slam Biden on ‘you ain’t black’ comments The Hill interview: Fauci on why a vaccine by end of year is ‘aspirational’ Iowa Democrat tops Ernst in early fundraising report When the invisible becomes visible: changing how we perceive and value work Three ways to send stimulus money to students and educators who need it most It’s not too late to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month Biden regrets remarks about black support: ‘I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy’ South America is a new coronavirus epicenter, WHO says Oregon GOP Senate nominee contradicts own campaign by saying she stands with QAnon The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Surgeon General stresses need to invest much more in public health infrastructure, during and after COVID-19; Fauci hopeful vaccine could be deployed in December Facebook is giving $20 million to women, minority, veteran-owned businesses Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Jerome Adams National popular vote would not diminish politics in presidential decisions McEnany clashes with reporters at combative presser Scientists say new Chinese vaccine may be safe after early stage trials Glenn Greenwald: ‘A lot of people can’t get past their ideological or political view’ of Flynn Republicans push for help for renewable energy, fossil fuel industries David Sirota on why Warren is shifting on Medicare for All Judge Napolitano: Trump doesn’t have right to override governors on church openings Tom Coburn’s annual gift to taxpayers What America’s Thinking: May 22, 2020 Russia says US withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty would undermine global security Watch live: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus updates Bipartisan House bill seeks to improve pandemic preparedness UK to mandate 14-day quarantine for travelers entering country beginning June 8 Birx says DC metro area has highest positivity rate for coronavirus Amazon constructs permanent homeless shelter on Seattle campus 80 million children under age one at risk as pandemic disrupts routine vaccinations Congress must fill the leadership void Is risk of coronavirus lower outside? What to know before going outdoors this weekend Virginia governor signs bill decriminalizing marijuana possession Traditional horse race will still run, with no audience Max Rose calls on Trump to use Defense Production Act to ensure small businesses have PPE Chicago husband who can’t visit wife in hospital sets up weekly date from sidewalk Minnesota health officials say graduation ceremony exposed people to coronavirus Grenell says intelligence community working to declassify Flynn-Kislyak transcripts American farmers need to replace China with Africa as trade partner Trump demands governors allow churches to open House Democrats object to Trump sending ventilators to Russia EPA watchdog may probe agency’s response to California water issues Khashoggi’s children forgive men convicted of killing their father, likely sparing them Mental health crisis puts everyone on the front lines Hero and Villain: An Asian American doctor’s perspective on being viewed as the solution and the problem 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic Watch live: Trump holds news conference Time out for torts: The time is ripe for immunity for COVID-19 Fauci ‘totally in favor’ of reopening country if done in an appropriate way Coal company sues EPA over power plant pollution regulation Chris Wallace debunks Trump: No record of massive or serious fraud from mail-in voting The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump spotted wearing a face mask Children half as likely to contract coronavirus than adults, review finds VA gave hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 to 1,300 veterans Funding the WHO supports Taiwan’s membership House chairmen demand explanation on Trump’s ‘illegal’ withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty ‘Schitt’s Creek’ actor urges people to wear mask out of ‘kindness’ Tara Reade’s lawyer says dropping her as client not a reflection on her Biden claims Cuomo: New York coronavirus hospitalizations lowest since pandemic began The age of handshakes may be over — so how to seal the deal now? Senators offer bill to prevent relief payments from being seized by private debt collectors 20-year-old man arrested in connection with viral video of nursing home beating Treasury sanctions top Nicaraguan officials Unemployment rate exceeded 20 percent in three states last month Esper doubles down on coronavirus vaccine this year: ‘We will deliver’ Rove responds to reports he’s advising Trump campaign We are working harder to protect our missing children worldwide Hillary Clinton: Trump ‘needs to stop playing a doctor on TV’ California woman who has Elon Musk’s old number is responding to his messages Trump lashes out at Fox News after poll shows him trailing Biden Bipartisan senators introduce bill to make changes to the Paycheck Protection Program Trump to send $5B to nursing homes for COVID-19 help Federal bond insurance can help state and local governments recover White House adviser sees unemployment rate improving in June Biden hits Trump over economic rescue efforts Trump campaign: Biden remarks about black people ‘racist and dehumanizing’ Updated CDC guidelines say coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ on surfaces Anti-malaria drug touted by Trump has high death risk in COVID-19 patients, new study shows Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House Crayola releases ‘inclusive’ skin tone crayon collection Trump attacks scientific research that contradicts his coronavirus messaging Poll: Most say they won’t go to gym, restaurants despite reopening Biden pledges to not raise taxes on those making under $400,000 Biden: ‘Amazon should start paying their taxes’ House Democrat to introduce bill cracking down on ad targeting Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Why do we only care about long-term care in a crisis? Rising: May 22, 2020 Stocks tick lower as US-China tensions rise Watch live: Trump participates in ceremony honoring veterans Most Americans say they have worn mask in public: poll The House impeachment inquiry loses another round — and yes, that’s still going on Oxford moving to next phases in coronavirus vaccine trials Biden tells Charlamagne Tha God: If you don’t support me ‘then you ain’t black’ Digital contact-tracing: The Trojan horse in the battle over data Biden answers daughter’s phone call, eats ice cream during interview with Colbert Florida set to proceed with 70-team youth baseball tournament this weekend Time to acknowledge reality and end America’s expensive forever-war in Afghanistan Conservative group files challenge to California vote-by-mail order US condemns China’s actions as ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong Sen. Shaheen tells Biden campaign she does not want to be vetted for VP Has COVID-19 provided the upheaval necessary to change America? Coronavirus cases jump along California-Mexico border Photo surfaces of Trump wearing mask at Ford plant Loeffler says she won’t drop out of Georgia Senate race after stock trade controversy Matthew McConaughey delivers 110,000 donated masks to Texas rural hospitals Conservative group launches campaign accusing Democrats of hypocrisy on Kavanuagh, Biden Ex-elections judge in Philadelphia admits to taking bribes to tamper with elections Giving thanks to the new American heroes Pakistan plane crashes into houses near airport China promises to continue work on ‘phase one’ deal with US despite tensions Lies, damned lies and the truth about Joe Biden Trump fires back at Michigan AG after she calls him ‘petulant child’ Whitmer: ‘Disappointing’ to see Trump not wear mask during Ford visit The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Mnuchin: More COVID-19 congressional action ahead Economic fears deepen as US escalates tensions with China Senators weigh traveling amid coronavirus ahead of Memorial Day Congress headed toward unemployment showdown States, companies set up their own COVID-19 legal shields