The Hill Articles: May 29, 2020

Louisville police shoot reporter, cameraman with pepper balls in middle of live broadcast Buzzfeed News Union reaches work-share deal with company to save jobs during the pandemic Massive hydroxychloroquine study raising health concerns about the drug under scrutiny from scientists Atlanta mayor condemns violent protests in fiery speech: ‘If you love this city go home’ Schumer to GOP: Cancel ‘conspiracy hearings’ on origins of Russia probe House Democrats launch inquiry into HHS stimulus payouts MIT makes history electing first black woman student body president in 159 years Pelosi calls Trump’s decision to withdraw US from WHO ‘an act of extraordinary senselessness’ Protest erupts outside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center over death of George Floyd Protests, vandalism reported outside CNN headquarters in Atlanta Kenneth Braithwaite sworn in as Navy secretary Chicago mayor drops ‘coded’ f-bomb blasting Trump’s controversial tweet on George Floyd protests Trump vetoes measure aimed at blocking DeVos student loan rule Biden: ‘More than one African American woman’ being considered for VP Liberal group asks Klobuchar to remove herself from VP consideration because of prosecutorial record White House goes on brief lockdown after protest erupts nearby Supreme Court denies Illinois churches’ request for action after state eases restrictions Klobuchar on defense as Floyd death puts spotlight on record Eric Garner’s mother speaks out during protest over George Floyd’s death North Carolina presses GOP on safety standards for convention ‘Murder hornet’ appears in another sighting in Washington Overnight Health Care: Trump says US ‘terminating’ relationship with WHO | Cuomo: NYC on track to start reopening week of June 8 | COVID-19 workplace complaints surge A she-cession? Women hit hardest during COVID-19 downturn Hillicon Valley: Twitter flags Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’ | Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter over alleged sanctions violations | Senators urge FTC to investigate TikTok child privacy issues Senate GOP chairman criticizes Trump withdrawal from WHO TikTok blames ‘random’ bug after users complain they couldn’t use hashtags related to George Floyd’s death Kaepernick launches legal defense initiative for Minneapolis protestors On The Money: Senate Dems pump brakes on new stimulus checks | Trump officials sued over tax refunds | Fed to soon open small-business lending program Kaepernick launches fund to pay for lawyers of arrested George Floyd protesters Graham announces hearing on police use of force after George Floyd killing Khanna calls for internet ‘fairness doctrine’ in response to controversial Trump tweets OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump official violated ethics rules in seeking EPA job for relative, watchdog finds| Trump administration aims to buy uranium for reserve ‘as soon as possible,’ official says| 18 states fight conservative think tank effort to freeze fue Flynn urged Russian diplomat to have ‘reciprocal’ response to Obama sanctions, new transcripts show The battle of two Cubas Trump administration looks to fast track logging on public lands Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family Schumer slams Trump’s Rose Garden briefing on China as ‘pathetic’ Britain mulls pathway to citizenship for more than 3M inhabitants of Hong Kong Fox’s Caldwell on Floyd’s death: ‘You have to speak out against these injustices’ 10 things to know today about coronavirus Overnight Defense: Democrats expand probe into State IG’s firing | House schedules late June votes with defense bill on deck | New Navy secretary sworn in READ: Newly declassified transcripts of Flynn calls with Russia ambassador House Democrats unveil measure to condemn police brutality Playing politics with Section 230 makes the Internet weaker, not stronger Arkansas program that places unemployed guards, reservists in agriculture jobs can be a model for nation Minneapolis mayor issues city-wide curfew for Friday night Blood brokers are paying up to $1,000 for samples from recovered COVID-19 patients  The Hill’s Campaign Report: Minneapolis protests rock the nation Pixar features first gay lead in new animated short ‘Out’ LGBTQ+ organizations speak out against ‘white supremacist violence’ after George Floyd’s death Khanna: Coronavirus has ‘accelerated’ the need for rural broadband If Congress doesn’t save DACA, 62,000 health care professionals could be deported Officer charged with murder, manslaugter in George Floyd’s death 18 states fight conservative think tank effort to freeze fuel efficiency standards Intel chief Ratcliffe declassifies transcripts of Flynn calls Federal judges should be allowed to be Federalist Society members Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis Minneapolis Public School system to vote on terminating contract with city’s police department New Jersey eyes June 12 for allowing ‘greater indoor religious services’ Poll: 63 percent believe news on coronavirus has been accurate The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Rep. Khanna says President Trump threatening violence against US citizens; Trump terminating relationship with WHO Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Ro Khanna Biden says he had a conversation with George Floyd’s family Can veterinarians save us from the next pandemic? Trump to end special treatment for Hong Kong US hospitals slash use of hydroxychloroquine, the drug Trump touts for coronavirus Wisconsin AG calls Floyd incident ‘torture and murder’ Barr says he’s confident justice will be served in George Floyd case Trump: US ‘terminating’ relationship with WHO Congress must fix America’s unconstitutional trade laws Trump seeks to explain ‘looting leads to shooting’ tweet that sparked outrage Van Jones: A ‘white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter’ can pose a greater threat to black Americans than the KKK A black CNN reporter was arrested live on camera — his white colleague was not Trump administration aims to buy uranium for reserve ‘as soon as possible,’ official says House scheduled to return for votes in late June Bipartisan senators call for investigation of TikTok’s child privacy policies House pushes back schedule to pass spending bills Officer involved in George Floyd death charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Should we care about conservation during a pandemic? Missouri’s only abortion clinic to stay open after commissioner’s decision Pence on Floyd: ‘No tolerance for racism’ in US California county first to roll back reopening orders What America’s Thinking: May 29, 2020 Officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck arrested Better coordination is key to reenergizing US-Mexico trade David Sirota on ‘looting’ and the unrest in Minneapolis McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package McConnell says officers in Minneapolis and Louisville appear ‘pretty darn guilty’ New video shows different view of George Floyd incident Cuomo: New York City on track to start reopening week of June 8 Tiger King’s Carole Baskin has reached bobblehead status Warren condemns ‘horrific’ Trump tweet on Minneapolis protests, other senators chime in McConnell calls on nation to ‘pull together’ after violence rocks hometown of Louisville Powell: Fed to open small-business lending program within days Many patients, little drugs: Who should get scarce COVID-19 treatments? Minneapolis officer charged with murder Actor Denzel Washington steps in as ‘good samaritan,’ says LAPD McConnell challenger on how Yang endorsement could help him Democratic senators urge regulators to investigate Instacart over ‘tip baiting’ Joe Biden oversaw recovery in the last recession ― he can do it again Obama on the death of George Floyd: ‘This shouldn’t be “normal” in 2020 America’ Dalai Lama condemns George Floyd’s death Watch: Trump holds White House news conference The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Twitter says Trump violates rules with ‘shooting’ threat Consumer spending plunges record 13.6 percent amid coronavirus Walz urges Minneapolis to help him restore order Monkeys on the loose in India with stolen coronavirus blood samples Trump administration accelerates efforts to secure land for border wall: report China is taking advantage of the world’s preoccupation with COVID-19 Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter over alleged Iranian sanction violations Taylor Swift slams Trump tweet: ‘You have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?’ In a new cold war with China, America may need to befriend Russia Grassley, Leahy urge Roberts to permanently air Supreme Court arguments George Floyd and officer involved in his death worked security at same club, owner says Roger Stone to surrender to prison by June 30 Melania Trump: ‘No reason for violence’ in George Floyd protests Amid COVID-19, US should embrace the right to food Lara Trump: Twitter no longer ‘a platform for free speech’ Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers Bank economists see US unemployment lingering above 10 percent through year’s end Democrats broaden probe into firing of State Department watchdog Twitter posts warning on official White House tweet Second senator tests positive for coronavirus antibodies IRS proposes guidance for expanded carbon capture tax credit Texas sees new single-day high of new coronavirus cases Journalists and politicians love science, but traffic in fear Democrats gear up to hit GOP senators on DACA Rep. Demings, former police chief, urges review of police practices after death of George Floyd Trump official violated ethics rules in seeking EPA job for relative, watchdog finds Biden: Trump ‘calling for violence against American citizens’ Missouri governor: ‘Don’t go out and vote’ if you don’t feel safe from coronavirus White House social media director: Twitter ‘full of s—‘ LAPD Chief speaks up in support of protesters World’s oldest man dies at 112 The United States needs the World Trade Organization Rising: May 29, 2020 Clinton calls out Trump for threatening ‘shooting’ in Minneapolis: ‘That is so wrong’ New Jersey gym sues governor over coronavirus restrictions Watch live: Minnesota governor holds press conference on George Floyd protests Minneapolis erupts for third night as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation Coronavirus and America’s economic miracle Stocks open mixed ahead of Trump briefing on China Celebrities help Minneapolis protesters make bail Half of new COVID-19 cases in Washington state occurring in people under 40 Biden campaign cancels fundraiser with Mueller prosecutor Former prosecutors outraged at decision to dismiss the Flynn case should focus on the real problems IMF warns key economic indicators may be less accurate due to coronavirus pandemic Shots fired at George Floyd protest in Denver The island that can save America Biden: George Floyd’s death reveals US’s ‘ugly underbelly’ Congress must proceed with caution on driverless cars bill 7 people shot in Louisville during protests of Breonna Taylor shooting Minneapolis mayor hits back at Trump, calls for peace Twitter joins Democrats to boost mail-in voting — here’s why Minnesota governor ‘deeply apologizes’ to CNN president after network crew arrested Trump accuses Twitter of unfair targeting after company labels tweet ‘glorifying violence’ Media members react to arrest of CNN crew: ‘Unacceptable attack on the free press’ Trump threatens ‘shooting’ in response to Minneapolis looting CNN reporter, crew arrested on live TV The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – George Floyd’s death sparks protests, National Guard activation Twitter puts warning on Trump ‘THUGS’ tweet, says it violates standards, glorifies violence Police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt in Minneapolis COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration Lockdown shopping: Chocolate chips, frozen pizza up, energy bars nosedive Gloves come off as Democrats fight for House seat in California Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks