The Hill Articles: May 4, 2020

CNN demands Trump campaign stop using ‘distorted’ clip from network in ad Schumer: Fauci may testify before Senate next week Fauci dismisses ‘circular argument’ coronavirus originated in Chinese lab GOP Ohio state lawmaker refuses to wear face mask because faces are the ‘likeness of God’ Michigan police searching for man who wiped nose on store clerk who said he needed face mask Michigan GOP congressman sues governor over emergency orders Missouri businesses begin to reopen as stay-at-home order expires Massachusetts golf course to reopen despite stay-at-home order The next big battle on Capitol Hill concerns aid to states and localities Some Democrats say charges against Biden merit independent investigation Our hospitals’ outsourced janitors make us all sicker GOP senator lifts two-year hold on Trump’s nominee for counterintelligence chief Pittsburgh appeals order striking down gun restrictions approved after synagogue shooting French scientists discover nation treated coronavirus patient in December Government warns Russia may try to advise 2020 candidates, campaigns in secret IRS made the right decision to remove barriers blocking stimulus checks Graham to hold confirmation hearing this week for controversial Trump court pick Pelosi slams White House for blocking coronavirus task force members from testifying: ‘They might be afraid of the truth’ Press: Joe Biden faces his own me-too moment Joe Biden makes mistake with new World Health Organization pledge On The Money: Trump steps up effort to blame China for coronavirus | Half of new small-business loan funds allotted in first week | Small businesses face big decisions on reopening Parties divided over health risks to reopening Capitol The Russo-Chinese axis reveals itself during the coronavirus pandemic OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Court vacates nearly 300 oil and gas leases on public lands | GOP lawmaker seeks review of Harvard study tying air pollution to coronavirus deaths Prosecutor charges three with murder of Michigan security guard killed in dispute over masks Startling new COVID-19 death projections highlight challenges of reopening Court vacates nearly 300 oil and gas leases on public lands The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden reaches out to black, Latino communities Today is Giving Tuesday and these donations are helping coronavirus relief efforts Trump names new EU envoy, filling post left vacant by impeachment witness Sondland Legislators need to stand up for ‘the helpers’ working for children Security guard shot and killed after telling customer to put on a face mask Overnight Health Care: Trump administration predicts 3k daily virus deaths by June | White House bars task force members from testifying | FDA requires manufacturers to submit antibody test data Trump’s new vaccine timeline met with deep skepticism Juanita Broaddrick says #MeToo era has changed media coverage New Wharton model predicts coronavirus deaths vs. economic benefit in US states after reopening Overnight Defense: Esper suggests USS Kidd coronavirus outbreak came from counter-drug operation | US Navy enters Barents Sea for first time since Cold War | Purple Hearts approved for soldiers injured in Iran attack Costco temporarily limiting some fresh meat purchases House Democrat calls for halt to lawmakers sleeping in their offices Michelle Obama’s presence on the ticket would be big boost for Biden 10 things to know today about coronavirus Piers Morgan plans to return to work after testing negative for coronavirus Hillicon Valley: Amazon VP resigns in protest | Republicans eye university ties to China | Support rises for vote by mail Iowa congressional candidate: ‘Travesty’ that meatpacking workers haven’t had protective equipment EU Commission chief hopes US will join global vaccine pledge Trump steps up effort to blame China for coronavirus Ohio governor addresses ‘disrespectful’ protesters: ‘You can demonstrate against me’ not the press, Cabinet Border apprehensions plummet to near zero amid pandemic Pulitzer Prize awards include reporting on climate change, Putin Congress must stop the attempt to dismantle military medicine GOP lawmaker seeks review of Harvard study tying air pollution to coronavirus deaths Why the coronavirus pandemic is hitting communities of color particularly hard Treasury to borrow record $3 trillion in a single quarter Nonprofits need congressional action to continue our life-changing work California will begin to reopen some businesses Friday 29 Purple Hearts approved for troops injured in Iran missile strike Protesters gather at Massachusetts State House to protest coronavirus closures Gold’s Gym files for bankruptcy amid coronavirus pandemic Fox News town hall with Trump at Lincoln Memorial draws 3.8 million viewers 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners announced Poll: Sanders, Warren top Democratic voters’ list of potential VP contenders NBC News chairman Andy Lack stepping down amid major restructuring ‘Bird therapy’ takes off as millions of birders see out coronavirus pandemic from home Republicans seek information on Chinese ties to US universities Congress needs to fund the government and fund relief Whitmer approves new track and nickname from local rapper: ‘Big Gretch says stay home and stay safe’ Chinese ministry warned Xi of armed confrontation with US: report Ohio tells companies to report employees who don’t return to work as state reopens Kroger to provide free coronavirus testing for employees Biden campaign to ramp up hiring for key posts White House prohibits coronavirus task force members from testifying before Congress in May OSHA’s fatal flaws exposed by COVID-19 pandemic Half of new small-business loan funds allotted in first week Biden releases plan to empower black community Global leaders fall short of funding goal for COVID-19 response; US donations absent The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: DeLauro questions why White House is blocking Fauci from testifying before House panel, wants Pelosi to stay on into next Congress Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Rosa DeLauro Iowa congressional candidate warns concentrated meatpacking industry makes food supply less secure Poll: Two-thirds support vote-by-mail as alternative to in-person voting during pandemic Juanita Broaddrick calls Tara Reade a ‘brave woman’ Virginia’s governor expects to begin lifting coronavirus restrictions May 15 No, Mr. Krugman: A weak economy is not good for the stock market Former national security officials say Democrats should oppose Israeli occupation, settlement expansion in platform New Jersey schools closed for the rest of the school year House Democrat recovering at home after fracturing his back Are you ready to pick your coronavirus social bubble? Bipartisan Senate bill would make more green cards available to doctors, nurses What America’s Thinking: May 4, 2020 Additional federal funding for New York’s transportation system is critical to city’s resurgence Gun control group launches ad campaign in Texas GOP districts San Francisco police chief orders officers not to wear ‘thin blue line’ masks Mnuchin defends IRS guidance on PPP loans More than 1,000 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed the day Governor Kemp reopened Georgia Travel group pushes guidelines for reopening tourism businesses Justice Clarence Thomas breaks silence during Supreme Court’s first teleconference hearing Pentagon chief: USS Kidd coronavirus outbreak may have come from counter-drug operation US-UK trade talks to resume via video conference, official says Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on California’s response to the coronavirus Why fat black lives must not really matter Sanders mocks NY Times urging DNC to investigate Biden allegations: ‘I thought it was an Onion headline’ Watch live: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on coronavirus pandemic Trump campaign video shows president as Yoda decapitating cable news networks on Star Wars day Manufacturers, business groups urge liability shield for businesses WHO says US hasn’t shared any evidence linking coronavirus to Chinese lab Nature can heal during times of crisis — all you have to do is listen NFL bringing London, Mexico City games back to US over coronavirus concerns If the second economic ‘shoe’ drops, Congress must avert a collapse George Conway group knocks Trump with new ad: ‘Mourning in America’ GE cutting up to one-quarter of aviation unit’s workers Loeffler books $4M in ads for Georgia Senate race NY subway cars to be disinfected with ultraviolet lamps Strong broadband matters more than ever — let’s build it right US Navy sends ships into Barents Sea for first time in decades Mnuchin: ‘Too hard to tell’ when regular international flights will resume Miami Beach recloses park after issuing thousands of face mask violations Man wears KKK hood to grocery store after county orders public to wear masks The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Supreme Court broadcasts live for the first time Trump administration projecting 3K daily coronavirus deaths by June The CCP is not to be trusted on COVID-19 response data New committee to ‘Draft Michelle Obama’ urges Biden to pick her as VP FDA changes policy, requires manufacturers to submit antibody test data Gottlieb questions accuracy of antibody tests: ‘I’d repeat it three times’ GOP leader disagrees with Pelosi, McConnell on WH testing offer Russia wants a frozen conflict in Libya Former McConnell adviser named Ford lobbyist Bottom line New York City to distribute 7.5 million coronavirus masks to residents Amazon VP resigns after firings of activist workers Why we need a ‘Digital WPA’ similar to the Depression-era Works Progress Administration Secretary of Senate declines to disclose information on Tara Reade complaint against Biden   US’s largest supermarket chain to limit ground beef and fresh pork purchases Carnival Cruise Line plans to sail again Aug. 1 Mnuchin says Trump looking at ways to boost travel, restaurant industries As America reopens, most US states fall short of basic coronavirus testing standards, report says What Russia is up to in Syria Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula dead at age 90: ‘An absolute legend’ NBC to televise PGA match for coronavirus aid this month South Carolina woman dies in ‘alligator encounter’ Incumbent absence, challenger opportunity? Rising: May 4, 2020 Tech-averse Supreme Court broadcasts teleconference arguments EU officials says Europe has been ‘naive’ about China Pork processing plant in Missouri confirms 373 coronavirus cases Trump again claims Biden wrote him apology that campaign denies Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing on coronavirus Trump raises conspiracy theory to attack MSNBC’s Scarborough How to protect the right to vote Spanish death toll lowest in 6 weeks Poll: Ernst lead evaporates in Iowa Senate race Japanese state of emergency extended through end of May Trump tops Biden by 2 points in Iowa: poll Trump endorses Omar’s Republican challenger Why contact tracing alone isn’t enough to address the coronavirus pandemic Pope calls for cooperation on coronavirus vaccine development, international sharing Washington state police seeking women taking packages while dressed as nurses Schools shuttered, but learning goes on Customer leaves incredible $1,300 tip for Austin restaurant after it reopens from coronavirus lockdown Uber to require drivers, riders wear masks Utah starts to reopen as number of coronavirus cases continues to rise The science behind COVID-19 — and how to guard against infection New Zealand reports zero new confirmed coronavirus cases Fed rule would roll back infection control requirements at nursing homes Progressive group endorses Biden: He’s ‘Abraham Lincoln compared to Donald Trump’ How SpaceX’s Starship became NASA’s ace in the hole to get to the moon by 2024 Anonymous donor gives California hospital workers $1M 4 million Italians allowed to return to work as restrictions ease J.Crew files for bankruptcy Trump campaign touts pandemic response in new TV ad: ‘American comeback’ This is how Russia and China will exploit US elections DOJ argues Virginia stay-at-home order interfered with church’s free exercise of religion McCarthy lays out plan to reopen Congress Don’t victimize communities hit by disasters a second time Adjourning Congress to make appointments would be an unconstitutional power grab The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump predicts quick vaccine; Pence: I should have worn mask This week: Senate returns amid coronavirus pandemic Judd Gregg: Coronavirus is a debt crisis too Juan Williams: GOP needs quarantine from Trump The ‘new normal’ takes shape on Capitol Hill