The Hill Articles: May 7, 2020

Trump officials’ communication breakdown slows COVID-19 drug distribution: report Guidelines drafted by CDC were rejected by Trump administration citing religious freedom, economic concerns: report Tara Reade represented by well-known lawyer, Trump campaign donor 1996 court document shows Tara Reade told ex-husband of harassment in Biden’s Senate office Asian American eligible voter population surges 139 percent, report says Las Vegas mayor who offered to reopen city as ‘control group’ faces recall effort Barr says it was ‘duty’ to drop Flynn case: ‘It upheld the rule of law’ House subcommittee says Trump administration did not adequately screen travelers from Italy, South Korea for COVID-19 Melinda Gates gives Trump admin D-minus on coronavirus response: ‘We need leadership’ Father and son accused in Ahmaud Arbery shooting arrested House GOP urge Trump against supporting additional funding for state and local governments Animal welfare advocates: ‘Dog shortage’ in U.S. shows disruption in supply chain Nurses protest for PPE outside White House: ‘You throw us to the wolves’ Overnight Defense: Navy secretary nominee: Service in ‘rough waters’ after ‘failure of leadership’| Senate fails to override Trump’s Iran war powers veto| Top Armed Services Republican expects to address Pentagon border wall funds in defense policy bill Biden campaign responds to Tara Reade interview: ‘More and more inconsistencies arise’ On The Money: 3.2 million more Americans file new jobless claims | Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package | Pelosi pushes back on Trump’s call for capital gains tax cuts Democrats renew calls for Barr to resign after DOJ drops Flynn case Don’t hold Puerto Rico hostage: Pass the Earthquake Supplemental Trump administration approves $2.3B helicopter deal for Egypt, $556M in vehicles for UAE Kentucky restaurants will be allowed to reopen with limited seating Why Americans have to talk about digital privacy at the kitchen table ‘I just need to know what he’s doing wrong:’ two 911 calls made before Ahmaud Arbery killing Biden says ex-House impeachment manager Val Demings among potential VP picks Hillicon Valley: Digital contact tracing faces roadblocks | NY AG, Zoom reach deal | Uber, Lyft hit hard by pandemic Group of House Democrats asks for $250 billion for testing Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: ‘Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds’ Record global military spending undermines human security Chinese researchers detect COVID-19 in human semen Overnight Health Care: Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package | GOP chairman says nation needs ‘millions’ more tests to safely reopen | Harvard study says only nine states ready to reopen safely Uber, Lyft first quarter earnings show impact of pandemic Coronavirus may have been spreading in the US and Europe as early as December The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden’s virtual campaign swings through Florida This is no time for a feminist reordering of the economy Tara Reade offers to testify under oath and take polygraph test if Biden does Trump meets harsh reality with coronavirus threat Democratic senators demand answers on US involvement in foiled Venezuela plot OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senators urge White House to keep ethanol requirement | Warren opposes oil industry ‘bailout’ | New group launched to monitor major electric company House panel releases long-awaited transcripts from Russia probe Comey, McCabe slams Justice for dropping Flynn case: ‘Pure politics designed to please’ Trump Spirit, JetBlue report increased travel demand for May Trump calls outgoing NBC leader a ‘hack’ Rhode Island to end stay-at-home order starting Saturday NJ Gov. Murphy deploys 120 National Guard troops to long-term care facilities hit by COVID-19 Blue economy, red ink, white flag? Restarting America’s maritime and coastal industries Senators urge White House to keep ethanol requirements as oil industry struggles Man behind anti-lockdown websites got death threats: report Kellyanne Conway slams husband’s anti-Trump PAC: ‘They all failed’ in electing a president New group positions itself as watchdog over major electric company The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Chef José Andrés says most political leaders today are not acting with urgency; Dems crafting ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews José Andrés 10 things to know for today about coronavirus Rubio to ‘intervene’ after stimulus checks denied to those married to immigrants Biden urges investigation into shooting of Ahmaud Arbery Business liability protection is critical for economic recovery Democratic senators question Amazon over firings of activist workers Michigan governor again extends stay-at-home order amid protests Warren says oil industry should not receive coronavirus ‘bailout’ GOP lawmakers propose renaming street in front of Chinese embassy after Wuhan whistleblower doctor Rand Paul offers bill to offer distilleries tax breaks to produce hand sanitizer An evidence-based response to rising child poverty — reform and expand the Child Tax Credit Top Democrat demands ‘immediate explanation’ from Barr after Flynn case dropped 10 states ask energy regulators to postpone pipeline approvals amid pandemic Stocks close higher as tech companies surge Tara Reade calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race Illinois pastor sues governor over stay-at-home order Pelosi pushes back on Trump’s call for capital gains tax cuts in next coronavirus bill Pentagon pulling Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia Caution: China’s nuclear strategy may be ‘nuclear thoughtlessness’ Trump cheers DOJ move to drop Flynn case Mark Cuban calls for federal jobs guarantee NJ Democrat apologizes for making homophobic remarks about gay mayor Zoom to expand security, privacy safeguards as part of agreement with New York AG Nina Turner on Arbery: Jogging while black, breathing while black, is suspect GOP group releases ad advocating for voting by mail amid coronavirus pandemic GOP senator: US ‘not as prepared as we should have been’ on coronavirus Poll: Voters see Biden as more moderate than Trump Booker renews push to phase out factory farming by 2040 after pandemic hits meatpacking plants To avert the next public health crisis, we must provide support and assistance for mental health care Texas House speaker calls Home Depot’s, Lowe’s and Walmart’s coronavirus responses ‘disgusting’ Trump says he’ll be tested daily for coronavirus New COVID-19 study raises immunity hopes for recovered patients California restaurants could lose liquor licenses if they reopen too soon Pelosi calls for federal standard to reopen country Tesla preparing to restart operations at Bay Area plant in possible violation of shelter-in-place order: report Beyoncé’s mother criticizes Texas reopening measures, tries to raise testing awareness What America’s Thinking: May 7, 2020 False positive and false negative coronavirus test results explained Colorado cafe owner says she’s reopening against order because it’s a ‘constitutional right’ GOP senator blocks more flexibility for state and local governments amid coronavirus READ: DOJ motion to dismiss Flynn case Black community becoming ‘numb’ to cases of police violence, says Nina Turner Top Republican knocks ‘vice presidential wannabes’ for criticism of Pentagon’s coronavirus response When it comes to the pandemic, the US is not unlike Russia   Watch Live: Newsom gives daily California coronavirus update Colorado man arrested on his way to lockdown protest was making bombs at home House lawmakers introduce bill for local chambers of commerce to receive PPP funding Justice moves to drop case against Flynn Trump campaign manager mocked for ‘Death Star’ comparison Justice Department lawyer withdraws from Flynn case The burden of proof lies with economic lockdown proponents ICE confirms death of detained immigrant with COVID-19 Senate fails to override Trump’s Iran war powers veto Bill Clinton inks deal to produce documentary series on American presidency Top Armed Services Republican expects to address Pentagon border wall funds in defense policy bill Hawaii authorities arresting tourists who don’t self-quarantine Teamsters call on Bill Gates to provide PPE for sanitation workers 90 percent of people apprehended at border expelled under new coronavirus order Senate panel advances Trump FEC nominee in party-line vote Sending coronavirus payments to ghosts hurts the living Students turn graduation gowns into PPE to fight coronavirus Trump calls Supreme Court decision a ‘total exoneration’ for Christie House Democrats urge FDA to revise policy limiting gay, bisexual men from donating plasma Pence delivers PPE to Alexandria nursing home DHS moving biometrics database to Amazon Cloud U.S.-China tensions hurting global coronavirus response: EU diplomat CNN coronavirus town hall to feature Al Gore, Spike Lee GOP chairman says nation needs ‘millions’ more tests to safely reopen Alphabet abandons plans to build ‘smart district’ in Toronto due to economic uncertainty Pandemic proves Justice Thomas does have something to say Doug Collins: Ahmaud Arbery video ‘disturbing and wrong’ Space Force unveils first ad in push to attract recruits Tara Reade sits down with Megyn Kelly for on-camera interview Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina tried to touch animal before attack Trump administration asks Supreme Court to shield secret Mueller grand jury materials Our privacy is on the clock Moscow mayor: Coronavirus cases three times higher than reported Talk radio pioneer Barry Farber dies Cuomo extends New York eviction moratorium through August, announces agricultural buyback program Park Service: Weeds poke through WWII Memorial amid decreased foot traffic Supporters of Ahmaud Arbery to honor him by running 2.23 miles on what would have been his 26th birthday Three Marines restrain passenger who made threats on international flight The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Experts increasingly think outdoors is safer Nurses are fighting for us. Their presence is a gift California faces largest-ever budget deficit at $54.3 billion Massachusetts allows golf courses to reopen, with restrictions, despite stay-at-home order NY sees statewide drop in hospitalizations Business groups call on Pence to improve federal guidance for worker safety Is COVID-19 the next 9/11 health crisis? Meatpacking worker told not to wear face mask on job died of coronavirus: report McConnell urges Senate to reject changes to House-passed surveillance bill Texas Supreme Court orders release of salon owner jailed for reopening amid pandemic Watch live: Trump speaks at White House prayer service Trump hits serious headwinds in polls on COVID-19 reopening Texas lt. governor covers fine of salon owner jailed for defying coronavirus restrictions Trump campaign releases new ad attacking Biden on China HHS chief suggests workers are to blame for COVID outbreaks at meatpacking plants Where are the carriers? Harvard study says only nine states ready to safely reopen McCarthy unveils new GOP-led China task force LeBron James tweets ‘We are literally hunted’ in response to Ahmaud Arbery death Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy Christie: Supreme Court’s ‘Bridgegate’ ruling ends ‘political crusade’ For the Democratic Party — there’s a chance to win out West Ocasio-Cortez calls for ‘justice’ in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery Trump offers Russia assistance as its coronavirus cases soar No states have met key criteria to reopen safely, expert says Kate Middleton launches coronavirus photo portrait project in Britain Texas governor eliminates jail time as punishment for defying stay-at-home order Military official who serves as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus CNN’s Stelter book ‘Hoax’ due out in August Data-driven science is the only way to beat COVID-19 Frontier drops planned fees for social distancing on flights after criticism Fox’s Napolitano: Jailed Texas salon owner an ‘American hero’ for refusing to ‘bend the knee’ to judge Top Booker aide serving as EMT at night Navy secretary nominee: Service in ‘rough waters’ after ‘failure of leadership’ Immigration proposal for pandemic doctors does not require them to treat COVID-19 patients Rising: May 7, 2020 Watch live: NY Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus updates Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference Supreme Court throws out two Bridgegate convictions WeWork members demand deferment of fees during coronavirus George Conway group targets McSally in new ad Pentagon official: FCC decision on 5G threatens GPS, national security Watch live: Senate committee holds hearing on coronavirus testing Health executives and policymakers must join the battle against preeclampsia Six Flags amusement parks to require reservations upon reopening Two McDonald’s workers shot by customer irate dining room closed over coronavirus Connecticut governor urges White House to release CDC reopening guidance: ‘What have you got to hide?’ Michigan governor backs banning guns inside state Capitol after armed ‘reopen’ protest Stocks jump despite dismal job numbers San Francisco sending alcohol, tobacco, medical marijuana to addicts quarantined in hotels Poll: 2 in 3 Americans support COVID-19 relief funds for local news organizations Moderna says phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial could start early summer COVID-19’s distinctive footprint on immigrants in the United States NFL lays out guidelines for reopening team facilities Ocasio-Cortez: Biden allegation ‘not clear cut’ Trump sending ally to Pentagon to vet officials’ loyalty: report What coronavirus reveals about securing encryption backdoors Axl Rose, Steven Mnuchin exchange insults in COVID Twitter feud NBA to help Mayo Clinic fight coronavirus UN official warns of global coronavirus ‘boomerang’ Fox’s Cavuto: No clear answers on safe return to work: ‘An economic-life and death concern joined at the hip’ 3.2 million more Americans file new jobless claims amid coronavirus downturn Defense Department may ban recruits hospitalized for COVID-19 Joe Biden still doesn’t have a campaign theme WHO ‘deeply troubled’ by domestic violence reports amid lockdowns Wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle, forcing evacuations Michelle Obama opens up like never before in new Netflix documentary The good, the bad and the ugly of in-person presidential campaigns Travelers from New York City sparked second coronavirus wave: report White House shelved CDC reopening guidance: report Hispanics almost twice as likely as whites to have lost jobs amid shutdowns: poll Yankees president sees baseball happening in New York City this year States are the laboratories of democracy GOP lawmakers press Trump to suspend visas over coronavirus job losses Catholic schools are at risk and so are the students The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – In reversal, Trump says he won’t disband coronavirus task force Pelosi seeks to wrangle caucus behind next COVID-19 bill McConnell under mounting GOP pressure to boost state aid Digital contact tracing is becoming available, but is it effective? Florida emerges as bright spot in COVID-19 fight