The Hill Articles: May 26, 2020

Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: ‘Sad stunt’ Trump touts layoffs at The Atlantic: ‘Tough time’ Biden calls for ‘thorough’ federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police Grassley: White House ‘failed to address’ if there was a ‘good reason’ for IG firings Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data Biden says he hopes to resume campaign events after pandemic restrictions lifted DOJ says letter carrier charged with attempted election fraud Sessions goes after Tuberville’s coaching record in challenging him to debate On The Money: McConnell: Talking about fifth coronavirus bill ‘in next month or so’ | Boosted unemployment benefits on the chopping block | Women suffering steeper job losses from COVID-19 Trump accuses Twitter of ‘stifling’ free speech after fact check Overnight Defense: Pentagon watchdog sidelined by Trump resigns | Plan would reportedly bring troops in Afghanistan back by Election Day | Third service member dies from COVID-19 Press: Susan Rice would be ready to step in as POTUS Trump urges GOP to vote against bill reauthorizing surveillance powers A COVID-19 recovery for all: Ensuring equity as communities reopen HHS watchdog says actions should be free from political interference IRS reduces donor disclosure requirements for some tax-exempt groups Overnight Health Care: US braces for COVID-19 ‘slow burn’ | Packed crowds spark pandemic alarms as states reopen | White House announces move to cap insulin costs for seniors Don’t abandon standardized testing in schools next year — rethink it Trump campaign accuses Twitter of ‘political bias’ after it fact-checks president’s tweets Illinois police arrest man accused of grabbing female reporter, yelling obscenities on air Biden changes Twitter, Facebook avatars to him wearing mask Husband of Reopen NC leader says he’s ‘willing to kill people’ in viral video Kentucky governor condemns protesters who hanged his effigy: ‘I will not be bullied’ Amtrak preparing to cut up to 20 percent of staff Hillicon Valley: Twitter fact-checks Trump | House reaches deal surveillance program amendment | Canada to lead anti-cyber attack effort Ex-Pompeo staffers asked to sign letter against ‘smear campaign’ 12 things to know today about coronavirus Trump insists family of Scarborough staffer wants to ‘get to the bottom’ of her death Republicans to target 115 Democratic state House districts Trump, Biden signal how ugly the campaign will be Twitter adds fact check to unsubstantiated Trump tweets about mail-in voter fraud Iowa State likely to forgo selling single-game football tickets to reduce number of spectators Reopening the Canadian border needs to be done the smart way Packed crowds spark pandemic alarms as states reopen Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced ‘SNL’ sketch Justice Department investigating meat price increases: report Trump wants troops in Afghanistan back stateside by Election Day: report Trump calls it ‘unusual’ that Biden wore mask to Memorial Day event NHL says it will skip to 24-team playoffs if games resume CNN’s Toobin torches Twitter on not taking down Trump tweets on Scarborough intern: ‘totally indefensible’ Biden accuses Trump of ‘stoking deaths,’ being ‘falsely masculine’ House Republicans to file lawsuit to halt proxy voting Speculation swirls about next Supreme Court vacancy Trump: North Carolina governor must decide ‘within a week’ about GOP convention US braces for COVID-19 ‘slow burn’ Incentives for COVID recovery: A single-edged sword? The Hill’s Campaign Report: GOP beset by convention drama Internal Facebook report found algorithms drove people apart: report Canada to lead global effort to counter election interference Latin America surpasses Europe, US in daily COVID-19 infections, health group says GOP governors jockey to elbow out North Carolina as convention host World health leaders urge for environmental protection in a post-pandemic society Trump administration shelved rule aimed to protect from a pandemic like COVID-19: report Overnight Energy: Trump anti-reg push likely to end up in court | Judge tosses lawsuit attempting to halt federal coal leases | Court strikes down 440 oil and gas leases Coronavirus deaths in Italy overwhelmingly among elderly and those with underlying conditions Johnny Cash’s daughter slams ‘ignorance & hatred’ over wearing masks Summer travel will be back, but we’ll be seeing it from the road Dozens of Democrats plan to vote remotely in a first for the House Four Minneapolis officers involved in arrest of black man who died in police custody fired Justice Department closing stock investigations into Loeffler, Inhofe, Feinstein Progressives raise alarm over letting lobbying groups access PPP funds North Carolina requests ‘written plan’ from GOP on coronavirus safety for convention UK ambassador: Our nations must lead the global COVID-19 recovery Texas reopening water parks, mall food courts with restrictions Business groups throw support behind House Democrat’s bill to provide pandemic risk insurance Whitmer addresses husband’s boat request, calls it ‘a failed attempt at humor’ Brzezinski: White House press secretary ‘is lying’ in her defense of Trump’s Scarborough tweets Dow closes just shy of 25,000 for first time since March NC governor faces GOP convention dilemma amid pandemic Northern Virginia to begin lifting coronavirus restrictions Friday Tennessee lawmaker bought stocks in Zoom, sold cruise line shares before market plunge McEnany defends Trump for promoting conspiracy theory about death of Scarborough aide Four Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired France elects its first known transgender mayor Bankruptcy pay evasion California says most salons and barbershops can reopen U.S. pharmacies prepare for surge in flu vaccinations Manipulation of pandemic numbers for politics risks lives Green group proposes nearly $6T infrastructure and clean energy stimulus plan The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Former NIC Director Greg Treverton rips US response; WHO warns of ‘immediate second peak’ if countries reopen too quickly Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Gregory Treverton Poll: Voters list more unemployment relief as top priority for next spending bill Dolphins owner: ‘We’re planning to have fans in the stadium’ Food columnist Alison Roman out at the NY Times after controversial remarks on Teigen, Kondo Woman loses her job after viral video shows her calling police on black birdwatcher in Central Park Less than 1 percent of people in the Navajo Nation have responded to the U.S. Census AFL-CIO endorses Biden Watch live: Trump on protecting seniors with diabetes COVID-19 reveals how economists sometimes forget economics Supreme Court denies Trump officials’ effort to block order on moving at-risk inmates ‘I can’t breathe’: Video shows officer kneeling on neck of black man who died in custody What America’s Thinking: May 26, 2020 Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s proposal to crack down on Hong Kong, White House says University unveils plan to continue in-person classes, dorming with small groups Tillis campaign releases first general election TV ad emphasizing ‘humble’ roots Biden campaign hires national director to focus on voter protection rights China dismisses US sanctions threat over Hong Kong rules Watch live: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update Is defunding the WHO really just a backdoor attack on sexual and reproductive health? YouTube says comments critical of Chinese Communist Party were removed in error Alabama reports 4,500 COVID-19 cases in last two weeks amid gradual reopening First same-sex couple weds in Costa Rica after ban dropped Trump and Biden statistically tied in Utah poll How Americans are spending their stimulus checks during the coronavirus pandemic NBA star Andre Drummond leaves $1,000 tip at Florida restaurant Why the FBI doesn’t record interviews 800 Muslims use Ikea parking lot for socially distanced Ramadan prayer Court strikes down 440 oil and gas leases across the West Kudlow: $600-per-week boost to unemployment benefits won’t ‘survive the next round of talks’ Right-sizing American health care: A potential silver lining to COVID-19 White House announces deal to cap insulin costs for seniors Key House lawmakers reach deal on surveillance law amendment Appeals court denies lobbyists’ efforts to access small-business loan program California sees uptick in new coronavirus cases as reopening moves forward Betty White ‘doing very well’ amid coronavirus pandemic: ‘The virus is afraid of Betty!’ Florida governor: We’d ‘love’ to host GOP convention Pharmacist charged with hoarding, price gouging of N95 masks Third US service member killed by coronavirus Twitter ‘deeply sorry’ about Trump’s tweets on Scarborough’s late intern, but won’t remove The best way to craft liability protections for the economy Marianne Williamson touts endorsements for progressive congressional candidates Despite coronavirus, only 60 percent of US adults plan to get flu shot, poll finds Jimmy Fallon, Doja Cat face renewed criticism over past racist content FBI investigating death of suspect in video after Minneapolis police officer put knee on neck Pence press secretary returns to work after recovering from coronavirus Gottlieb links increase in hospitalizations to reopening McDonald’s workers sue company for being a ‘public nuisance’ J.K. Rowling to release children’s fairy tale ‘The Ickabog’ online during pandemic, will donate royalties Plans unveiled for virtual National Puerto Rican Day celebration Loeffler runs ad tying Doug Collins to Pelosi, Sanders, Biden The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Cuomo rings the first opening bell since March Watch Live: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany to hold briefing It is time to protect our frontline institutions from cyber attacks Cuomo says wearing a mask is ‘cool’ DC mayor says the city is on track for gradual reopening Latinx meatpacking workers report discrimination as community battles coronavirus House chairman slams Pompeo for suggesting US could ‘disconnect’ from Australia over China deal Clyburn cringed at Biden’s ‘you ain’t black’ remarks Trump blasts California over mail-in voting following Republican lawsuit Andrew Cuomo to meet with Trump to discuss infrastructure projects Ryan Grim on Joe Rogan’s appeal Craig Fugate: Emergency communications will be the next challenge of COVID-19 Pentagon watchdog sidelined by Trump resigns 11,000 coronavirus cases tied to three meat processors: report 1 in 5 teachers unlikely to return if school reopens in the fall: USA Today poll Trump campaign taps new deputy campaign manager Seniors will make Donald Trump a one-term president German lawmaker, US ambassador to Germany trade jabs McConnell: Talking about fifth coronavirus bill ‘in the next month or so’ Missouri county issues travel advisory for Lake of the Ozarks after Memorial Day parties Charity golf match featuring Woods, Mickelson, Brady, Manning draws record-breaking audience Georgia offers to host GOP convention if Trump pulls it out of North Carolina WHO health expert cautions first wave of coronavirus pandemic is not over US accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to Libya to boost mercenaries Postponed Russian World War II victory parade now set for June House Democrats make initial ad buys in battleground states Thousands attend racing event in North Carolina despite health guidelines Charlotte Democrat: ‘No way’ for GOP convention to take place as planned GOP chairwoman says ‘a lot of states’ have called about hosting party convention Potential cross-reactivity between MMR vaccinations and COVID-19 Ex-FDA commissioner says slight uptick in coronavirus hospitalizations likely due to states reopening Patrick Ewing recovering at home after COVID-19 diagnosis Hong Kong leader on proposed Chinese law: ‘No need for us to worry’ Watch live: Gov. Cuomo gives New York coronavirus update The Democrats’ out-party advantage in 2020 Rising: May 26, 2020 Los Angeles park closes after ‘overwhelming’ crowds Widower of former Scarborough staffer asks Twitter chief to take down Trump tweets California church going to Supreme Court over in-person restrictions No ‘dole’ for America: How to recover from COVID-19 Michigan governor’s husband criticized over alleged boating request amid coronavirus Cuomo rings bell as NYSE reopens to big gains Mulvaney: ‘We’ve overreacted a little bit’ to coronavirus Chinese state media: Wuhan conducted 6.5 million coronavirus tests in 9 days Canadian PM Trudeau pushes for national sick leave plan to prep for coronavirus second wave Former CBS News president: Most major cable news outlets ‘unrelentingly liberal’ in ‘fear and loathing’ of Trump Nashville begins phase 2 of reopening, includes allowing live music An old man like me should be made more vulnerable to death by COVID-19 Costa Rica allows same-sex marriages Missouri health officials issue travel advisory for Lake of the Ozarks partygoers Woman apologizes after video goes viral of her calling police on black birdwatcher in Central Park Twice as many Republicans ‘strongly agree’ it is harmful for media to exaggerate coronavirus threat: poll Hong Kong’s moment of truth — and China’s Bottom line Air Force drops height restriction to allow more female pilots Merck partners with nonprofit to develop potential coronavirus vaccine Hospital staffers with mild COVID-19 cases developed antibodies, study shows More Americans say they are getting takeout, using curbside pickup: Gallup Main Street needs community banks to recover from coronavirus Partisan gap widens over COVID-19 vs. flu lethality: poll 5G is critical in future stimulus bills Ocasio-Cortez challenger drops out of GOP primary Fiscal-monetary ‘stimulus’ is depressive Brazil records world’s highest daily coronavirus death toll for first time WHO warns of ‘immediate second peak’ if countries reopen too soon No better time to modernize America’s energy infrastructure The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Americans debate life under COVID-19 risks This week: Surveillance fight sets early test for House’s proxy voting Advocacy group founded by Meek Mill and Jay-Z partnering with sheriffs to distribute masks in prisons The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip