The Hill Articles: October 1, 2020

Trump, first lady to quarantine after top aide tests positive for coronavirus Secret recordings show Melania Trump was frustrated about criticism of Trump 2018 border separation policy: CNN Poll: Biden notches 7-point lead ahead of Trump in New Hampshire New York Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy after sexual abuse lawsuits Trump: ‘I condemn all white supremacists’ Jim Carrey to make his SNL debut as Joe Biden this week Sacha Baron Cohen trailer for ‘Borat 2’ includes prank on Pence McConnell: Next Trump-Biden debate should be more respectful Barrett participated in ‘mock’ Supreme Court ruling exercise on Affordable Care Act before Ginsburg’s death: report NYT opinion piece backing China’s crackdown in Hong Kong sparks backlash McConnell signals he’s open to confirming Supreme Court pick in lame duck Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19 Trump accuses Democrats of ‘anti-Catholic bigotry’ at annual Alfred E. Smith dinner Lawmakers introduce resolution condemning Azerbaijan, Turkey for conflict with Armenia House approves $2.2T COVID-19 relief bill as White House talks stall SD reaches record high coronavirus death toll State trooper’s body-camera recorded talk of beating, choking Black man Porter brings back whiteboard to grill former pharma CEO on cancer drug price hike If you could save a million lives, would you do it? Manchin becomes first Democrat to meet with Trump’s Supreme Court pick OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Suicide rate among active troops rises | Armed Services head predicts budget fight Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor case raising money for his retirement Hillicon Valley: Senate panel votes to subpoena Big Tech executives | Amazon says over 19,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19 | Democrats demand DHS release report warning of election interference Biden up by 2 points in Georgia following first debate: poll Fostering states as laboratories Democratic Armed Services chairman predicts defense budget fight if Biden wins OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA finalizes rule allowing some major polluters to follow weaker emissions standards | Trump executive order seeks to use Defense Production Act to bolster mining | Asbestos ban stalls in Congress amid partisan fight Trump’s order interfering with diversity efforts: The wrong move at the wrong time Lawmakers introduce bill targeting foreign disinformation on social media ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams blasts Trump’s white supremacist answer: ‘He screwed me’ Democrats gear up for clash with DHS over whistleblower case GOP Senate candidate Lauren Witzke defends ‘patriotic masculinity’ of Proud Boys Vulnerable Republicans break with Trump on ObamaCare lawsuit Another fiscal year, another CR; it’s time for this nonsense to end Treasury Department warns against paying hackers involved in ransomware attacks Overnight Health Care: Six Republicans break with party on ObamaCare vote | Pfizer CEO ‘disappointed’ vaccine discussed ‘in political terms’ | Trump Supreme Court pick signed ‘right to life’ statement in 2006 Amazon says over 19,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19 On The Money: GOP cool to White House’s $1.6T coronavirus price tag | Company layoffs mount as pandemic heads into fall | Initial jobless claims drop to 837,000 Senate Democrats urge HHS internal watchdog to probe political interference in COVID-19 response Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta endorses California Democratic House challenger Doctor’s grandchild interrupts his at-home MSNBC interview on live TV Pope declined to meet with Pompeo The Hill’s Campaign Report: Team Trump on defense over president’s comments on white supremacy Conservative operatives Jacob Wohl, Jack Burkman charged in Michigan in connection with false robocalls Trump set to hold large campaign rallies in Wisconsin as state sees ‘alarming rise’ in cases The climate crisis is the story of the century Asbestos ban stalls in Congress amid partisan fight Former Justice Department lawyers accuse Barr of seeking to help Trump win reelection Company layoffs mount as pandemic heads into fall Study finds Trump was ‘the largest driver of the COVID-19 misinformation’ early in pandemic Chris Wallace says Trump ‘bears the primary responsibility for what happened’ at debate GOP presses for vote on PPP legislation Trump executive order seeks to use Defense Production Act to bolster mining A fresh future for Medicaid Amy Coney Barrett signed onto 2006 ‘right to life’ statement in newspaper Monica Lewinsky calls for a mental health czar on White House coronavirus task force Future of Education: Re-imagining Higher Education GOP cool to White House’s $1.6T coronavirus price tag Work Redefined: How Does Pay Change as Work Moves Remote? Future of Education: What Americans Think About Returning To School During A Pandemic Work Redefined: Balancing Child Care and Working from Home Future of Education: Blended Learning In The Age Of Coronavirus Democrat Cunningham raises record $28.3M in third quarter for bid against Tillis Omar responds to Trump attacks: ‘This man is a white supremacist’ Why is Florida screaming about the pay-to-vote system it created? Amazon pulling merchandise from site that says ‘stand back’ and ‘stand by’ Trump moves Wisconsin rally amid concerns from local officials Stocks inch up as fate of COVID-19 relief bill remains uncertain McMaster: Trump ‘aiding and abetting Putin’s efforts’ at election interference Pfizer CEO ‘disappointed’ vaccine discussed ‘in political terms’ during presidential debate What America’s Thinking: October 1, 2020 Work Redefined: Countries Getting it Right Future of Education Work Redefined California to announce theme park reopening plans this week Wisconsin records highest single-day number of new COVID-19 cases Third-party candidate in SC senate race drops out, throws support behind Graham America and Germany can reinvent critical alliance for brave new world Steve King defends past comments on white supremacy, blasts NYT and GOP leaders in fiery floor speech Black female firefighters file lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination American cyclist suspended over pro-Trump tweet NASA launching new space toilet better designed for female astronauts Do NBA or MLB fans believe this year’s coronavirus-impacted seasons are valid? Suicide rate among active duty troops increases as COVID-19 raises new fears The Proud Boys are a distraction from the real threat to American democracy Moderna coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready until spring 2021, CEO says Joy Behar says Biden should ‘stay away’ from more debates with Trump How to fight the onslaught of election disinformation HuffPost reporter explains how COVID-19 recession is fueling inequality Texas governor orders only one mail ballot drop-off location allowed per county Trump voices opposition to debate changes EPA finalizes rule allowing some major polluters to follow weaker emissions standards South Carolina Republicans ask Supreme Court to reinstate witness requirement for mail-in ballots GOP rejects Schumer bill protecting ObamaCare amid Supreme Court fight Hundreds of migrants from Honduras enter Guatemala, toward US When VP candidates debate in Salt Lake City, they can see changes on health care’s frontlines Trump campaign adviser calls plans to change debate rules a ‘terrible idea’ New York reports upticks in coronavirus cases across new hot spots Judge orders Trump law enforcement panel to halt over rule violations American Medical Association asks Supreme Court to strike Trump abortion rule 100,000 register to vote in 24 hours as part of YouTuber’s Tesla giveaway Southern California rattled by more than 80 small earthquakes IG report: FEMA mismanaged Puerto Rico aid distribution following hurricanes Irma, Maria How America wins from a pro-climate trade policy Landon Donovan’s team walks out on soccer game after alleged gay slur Poll: Plurality of voters believe most news stories but don’t trust certain sources Biden campaign to begin in-person canvassing Teachers union launches nationwide get-out-the-vote bus tour RBG was a champion for creators, too Pelosi says Biden shouldn’t debate Trump again: ‘One and done’ Biden opens up 13-point lead over Trump in new national poll ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic releases post-debate song ‘We’re All Doomed’ University cancels spring break after 1,000-person party Fox’s John Roberts claps back at Twitter followers: ‘Stop blaming the media’ Democrats demand DHS release report warning of election interference TikTok repeats as highest earning social media app in third quarter Trump officials told to make sympathetic comments about Rittenhouse: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association – Government funded through Dec. 11 after Trump’s late-night bill signing McEnany defends Trump comments on white supremacy at combative briefing Judge rejects Bolton’s effort to dismiss lawsuit against his book Learning Disabilities Awareness Month sheds light on new disparities faced in the classroom and the voting booth Koch Latino group launches campaign to support Barrett SCOTUS nomination What happened to Congress? And how can it regain its standing? Pelosi knocks GOP for insufficient funds in COVID-19 relief offer Prince Harry, Meghan Markle call for end to ‘structural racism’ You can now anonymously rate your company for diversity and inclusion Cryptocurrency company Coinbase defends rule against politics at work Face masks were controversial in the 1918 pandemic, too. Here’s what happened. Pelosi: Trump’s remarks at debate ‘what keeps me up at night’ One down, three more debates to go Nurse fired after video shows Canadian hospital staff mocking Indigenous patient Colorado governor signs pardons for people convicted of minor marijuana possession Ted Cruz hits Fox’s Wallace for ‘train wreck’ debate, pitches new idea for moderators California is now the first state to consider reparations for slavery GOP super PAC preparing $10M ad blitz in South Carolina to boost Graham Connecticut TV sports reporter fired after referring to Sen. Tim Scott as ‘Uncle Tom’ Why home treatment of COVID-19 with several drugs is crucial Filmmakers plead for relief funding for movie theaters 22 GOP attorneys general urge Congress to confirm Barrett as Supreme Court justice Maryland reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time since late March Trump proposes capping refugee admissions at 15,000 in historic low Chris Cuomo, Ted Cruz explode in off-the-rails CNN interview Manufacturing slows in September: ISM report Democrat asks intelligence director if Trump’s personal debt is security problem Mexico has lost or discarded 5 percent of COVID-19 tests Pull the plug on the Taliban talks Clinton says debate made her worry ‘what the next month is going to be like’ Coronavirus cases are rising in half the United States Drawn-out election could lead to TV network advertising spike McConnell tees up judicial nominees amid Supreme Court standoff Nationals’ Racing Presidents deliver ‘Federal Employee of the Year’ award to Fauci Welcome to our newest shopping venture, The Hill Store You can save hundreds with these high-quality Dyson alternative vacuums Sharpen your Excel skills with the help of this expert-led training course, now on sale 10 workout-friendly earbuds that are on sale for a limited time Save over 50 percent on this high-quality Theragun alternative Tackle your fear of public speaking with this expert-led $40 bootcamp Learn to code in 2020’s top programming languages with this $39 training Boost your WFH productivity by adding one of these top-notch monitors to your laptop These highly-rated noise-canceling headphones are on sale for over 65% off Learn the ins and outs of podcasting with this comprehensive online bootcamp This discounted smart wallet protects your valuables with advanced fingerprint technology Learn how to play piano without the expense of an actual piano or private lessons RNC, Trump campaign push back on changing debate rules A Justice Barrett would keep Biden’s worst ideas in check Rising: October 1, 2020 McMaster: Forceful condemnation of white supremacists ‘should be a layup’ Retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal endorses Biden Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference GOP senators call on Trump to oppose nationalizing 5G Letter from Trump taking credit for aid now mandated in government food boxes: report Question to Amy Coney Barrett: What does your 1998 article say about ruling on abortion cases? New California law will require more diversity in corporate boardrooms Watch live: White House holds press briefing US to block palm oil shipments from Malaysian producer, cites forced labor, child workers GOP super PAC announces $9 million ad buy in Michigan Senate race 1 million people register to vote through Snapchat Wallace opposes cutting off mics at debate Senate panel votes to subpoena Big Tech executives American, United to furlough more than 30,000 workers as federal aid runs out Ex-Montana GOP governor says Trump ‘dangerous’ to republic Michael Keaton urges Biden not to debate Trump again: ‘You won. Walk away’ Marine wildlife experts attempting to move whales away from UK naval exercise Why voters must consider Trump’s record on race — not the rhetoric Google to pay more than $1 billion to publishers for news content More than 50 GOP former national security officials endorse Biden The Internet is built on ‘intermediaries’ — they should be protected Jimmy Carter celebrating 96th birthday at home in Georgia Overnight Health Care: House Democrats slam pharma CEOs for price hikes driven by revenue, executive bonuses | Ex-FDA employees express worries to Congress over politicization of vaccines | Fauci said his mask stance was ‘taken out of context’ by Trump Biden calls Mr. Rogers’s widow Joanne after she calls herself a ‘fan’ Defense contractor charged for allegedly stealing more than $12.8M in PPP funds Initial jobless claims drop to 837,000 Facebook cracking down on QAnon and militarized social movements Hispanic Americans reject victimhood status as they embrace the American Dream Study shows hydroxychloroquine did not prevent coronavirus in health care workers More than 73 million watch Trump-Biden debate; Fox News draws record 17.8M FDA broadens probe into serious illness in AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine study: report Building out our energy infrastructure can help speed economic recovery Obama attends Game 1 of NBA Finals as virtual fan Facebook to reject ads that seek to delegitimize election, voting methods The Hill’s Morning Report – Pelosi, Mnuchin make last-ditch effort for COVID-19 relief deal The Memo: ‘Trump fatigue’ spells trouble for president Democrats step up hardball tactics in Supreme Court fight Postcards become unlikely tool in effort to oust Trump Trump upends own messaging with Black voters States lift limits on bars despite risk of virus New jobs report expected to underscore slowing recovery Trump signs bill averting shutdown after brief funding lapse Privacy, civil rights groups demand transparency from Amazon on election data breaches