The Hill Articles: October 14, 2020

Kamala Harris confirms she noticed fly on Pence’s head during VP debate Twitter CEO calls blocking New York Post article without explanation ‘unacceptable’ Michael Cohen writing second book on Trump administration’s Justice Department New study connects irregular menstrual cycles to premature death As Trump downplayed the virus publicly, memo based on private briefings sparked stock sell-offs: NYT Trump cites Barron Trump’s coronavirus case in arguing for schools to reopen Notre Dame calendar lists talks by Amy Coney Barrett not disclosed in Senate paperwork: report Pfizer gets approval to enroll children older than 12 in coronavirus vaccine trial Cheers erupt as Trump puts on MAGA hat, takes off tie at Iowa rally GOP Massachusetts governor says he won’t support Trump More than 14 million Americans have cast ballots in early voting so far: analysis Wells Fargo fires 100 employees suspected of abusing coronavirus relief funds Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in Iowa Hillicon Valley: Twitter lacked adequate cybersecurity protection ahead of July hacks, regulator says | Twitter, Facebook clamp down on New York Post article about Hunter Biden | YouTube bans COVID-19 vaccine misinformation Key moments from Barrett’s marathon question-and-answer session Thai officials call for emergency decree over Bangkok protests Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 The pandemic’s digital shadow: increased surveillance Republicans lash out at Twitter and Facebook over Hunter Biden article US and seven other nations sign NASA’s Artemis rules for exploring the Moon On The Money: Mnuchin says COVID-19 relief before election ‘would be difficult’ | Gender employment gap widens with start of virtual school year | Warren rips Disney over layoffs, executive pay Michigan lt. governor: Trump is ‘antithetical’ to what Michigan voters want Overnight Defense: Famed Navy SEAL calls Trump out | Yemen’s Houthi rebels free two Americans | Marines fire commander after deadly training accident OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Barrett says climate change is a ‘contentious matter of public debate’ | Shuffle of EPA’s science advisers elevates those with industry tries | Conservation groups to sue Trump administration, seeking giraffe protections Faith, gender and abortion center stage at Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation Halted clinical trials put focus on COVID-19 vaccine transparency Barrett says climate change is a ‘contentious matter of public debate’ Trump adviser claims Ice Cube working with administration on plan for Black America Paris put under curfew to combat rising COVID-19 cases, Macron says FDA approves first Ebola treatment Packing the Supreme Court could portend the end of the republic Scientific journal ‘Nature’ endorses Biden Tennessee resident says pro-Biden yard sign targeted by KKK Celebs accept Michelle Obama’s challenge to assemble a #VotingSquad ACT college exam finds average national score continues to decrease Overnight Health Care: Barrett signals ObamaCare could survive mandate being struck down | CDC warns small gatherings fueling COVID spread | Judge blocks Wisconsin capacity limits Congress needs to advance common-sense measures to hold China accountable The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump makes last-minute plea to suburban voters Carbon dioxide emissions saw unprecedented drop in first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, study says Study: Only half of U.S. voters expect to know results within one or two days of election South Dakota governor blames surge in COVID-19 cases on more testing How environmentally friendly are you if you only recycle? Trump’s son, Barron, tested positive for COVID-19 Biden adviser declines to put timeline on plans to increase corporate tax rate Poll: Biden leads Trump by 7 points nationwide Amy Coney Barrett hearing reveals Senate’s misplaced priorities Stacey Abrams to release novel about the Supreme Court in May Utah increases coronavirus restrictions amid rising cases Trump says he’ll ‘stand with’ economic numbers released before Election Day Tommy Lee says he’ll leave the US if Trump wins Navalny calls on Trump to condemn nerve agent suspected in Kremlin critic’s poisoning Barron Trump previously tested positive for coronavirus, first lady reveals Judge blocks Wisconsin coronavirus order limiting indoor capacity Twitter, Facebook clamp down on New York Post article about Hunter Biden Protecting the profits of a few could prevent vaccine access for all Owners of meatpacker JBS to pay $280M fine over foreign bribery charges NBC personalities criticize network scheduling Trump town hall opposite Biden’s How to prepare for flu season in a pandemic No need for a Prime membership to save on these 18 massage therapy guns Bruce Ohr retires from DOJ Get Prime Day–level savings on these 20 home security must-haves Pepper spray deployed after clash between protesters outside Calif. Planned Parenthood HuffPost reporter: Trump hasn’t held to anti-establishment ideas from 2016 NOAA: September 2020 was hottest on record Florida-LSU football game postponed due to surge in positive COVID-19 tests Trump hits road in scramble to shore up support from 2016 House Democrats ask DHS to consider flu vaccinations for immigration detainees A small business argument for Joe Biden What America’s Thinking: October 14, 2020 Cuomo threatens to withhold funding from schools, local governments that don’t follow shutdown orders Videos show conservative activists discussing limiting mail-in voting: report McConnell: Democrats ‘refuse to give a straight answer’ on packing Supreme Court Congress should reject state bailouts Young, healthy people may have to wait until 2022 to get a coronavirus vaccine, says WHO Chase Bank to stop using MSNBC’s Ruhle in promotional ads after conflict of interest concerns Shuffle of EPA’s science advisers elevates those with industry tries Trailing in polls, Trump campaign resurrects Hunter Biden attacks Border encounters return to traditional levels after spike in 2019 Like Scalia, Amy Coney Barrett shares an ‘originalist’ view on Second Amendment World Bank approves $12B to help developing countries fight coronavirus Senators dial down rhetoric at Barrett hearing after 2018 Kavanaugh brawl China’s Xi tells troops to focus on war preparations Wisconsin Judge temporarily blocks governor’s order limiting indoor capacity as the coronavirus tears through the state Trump campaign adviser: Republicans should expect ‘game day attendance’ in Florida on Election Day After Zogg Fire burns thousands of acres and kills 4, ‘full containment has been reached,’ California says Nevada county offers $20 incentive to get tested for COVID-19 A wake-up call from the IMF Biden up by 7 points in Georgia: survey Ginsburg statue in Brooklyn to be unveiled on her birthday Michigan Republican isolating after positive coronavirus test Fauci has ‘high degree of confidence’ Trump no longer shedding coronavirus Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden pushes back after Trump amplifies unfounded claims operation was a hoax Olbermann dismisses Romney criticism on ‘vile’ rhetoric: ‘Both-sideism in the face of evil’ Twitter lacked adequate cybersecurity protection ahead of July hacks, regulator says Employment will not bounce back until 2024: S&P Global Graham raises $28 million in third quarter, far behind Harrison Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting free-for-all Two Americans held by Yemeni rebels freed Twitter reacts to Barrett misspeaking about approaching cases with an ‘open wine’: ‘Me too, girl’ Porter raises $5.2 million in third quarter Trump, Tillis trail Democratic challengers in North Carolina: poll Pennsylvania county resending nearly 29K ballots after error Cornyn shares photo of Democratic senators from 2018, asks why they’re not wearing masks Mnuchin says COVID-19 relief before election ‘would be difficult’ Judicial interference and the coming constitutional crisis Gates Foundation giving millions to HBCUs for on-campus coronavirus testing Trump tweets support for Republicans who installed unofficial ballot drop boxes in California Pelosi, Mnuchin continue COVID-19 talks amid dwindling odds for deal Europe reenters lockdowns as COVID-19 cases surge Warren rips Disney over layoffs amid reported restoration of executive pay Activist fined for trying to take African art from Paris museum in protest Mr. President, when did protecting others become unmanly? #BoycottNBC explodes on Twitter after Trump town hall scheduled against Biden’s on ABC Florida Democrats are outvoting Republicans in early ballots Fed vice chair: US economy will take years to fully recover from coronavirus Stevie Wonder’s first new music in years rejects ‘all lives matter’ Connecticut congresswoman’s town hall Zoom bombed in racist attack Virginia governor on alleged kidnapping plot: Trump’s rhetoric ’emboldening’ white supremacists State Department appoints special coordinator to Tibet amid tensions with China Former GOP lawmaker and Trump ally Chris Collins begins prison sentence The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Sponsored by Facebook – What happens after today’s Amy Coney Barrett hearing Why a national COVID-19 strategy is a necessary ‘October surprise’ Proposal to let coronavirus spread naturally through US population interests White House and alarms medical establishment Black man named Texas Teacher of the Year for first time: ‘I’m not the first to deserve it’ WHO warns 10,000 more underfed children could die each month amid pandemic These Bestselling Apple Accessories Are On Sale and Aren’t Part of Prime Day Shop 5 of the Best Deals You Won’t Find on Amazon Prime Day This is the last pen you’ll ever buy and it’s on sale for over 45% off Want to develop project management skills? This in-depth training can help All 19 of these protective face masks are now on sale Save over 50% on this password manager that will help store and organize your sensitive data Starbucks pledges to have 30 percent of corporate employees identify as a minority by 2025 Lincoln Project launches ad targeting Republican Joni Ernst in Iowa A world without alliances Study: Early lockdowns prevented additional COVID-19 deaths in multiple countries St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters plead not guilty to felony charges Harrison slams Graham over ‘good old days of segregation’ remark We’re stealing the future of children Pompeo denies push for Clinton emails violates Hatch Act Demi Lovato releases new anti-Trump song ‘Commander in Chief’ Kremlin calls for immediate halt to fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh White woman who called cops on Black birdwatcher made second call accusing him of assault: prosecutor Trump was saved by the science he dismisses Barrett declines to weigh in on emoluments challenge to Trump’s business dealings Supreme Court wades into legal gray zone around police shootings Senate needs to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day  How much is your Panera order costing the climate? Virginia will extend voter registrations extra 48 hours after outage George Floyd’s sister calls for change in new Biden ad COVID-19 and the disappearance of millions of working women Barrett says she didn’t mean to offend LGBTQ community with term ‘sexual preference’ Barrett signals ObamaCare could survive mandate being struck down Senate GOP’s campaign arm releases first ad targeting Bollier in Kansas YouTube bans COVID-19 vaccine misinformation Chuck Todd indirectly refers to former colleague Olbermann as ‘somebody from the very far left’ of the media world President’s job approval is surest sign Trump will lose reelection Rising: October 14, 2020 Former CDC director says recent problems in COVID-19 vaccine trials don’t mean the medications will fail Small gatherings causing new COVID-19 infections, CDC director warns Spicer mocks Pelosi claim of CNN being GOP ‘apologists’: ‘Had no idea I had Wolf Blitzer in my pocket’ Poultry producer to pay $110M fine over chicken price-fixing allegations South Dakota officials release 911 call and toxicology report from fatal crash involving attorney general Over 60 prosecutors, AGs say they will not criminalize abortion if Roe v. Wade overturned Why Africa leads the world in COVID-19 performance Trump shares manipulated image of Biden in wheelchair at nursing home White House officials promote herd immunity declaration signed by fake names: report Barrett says she doesn’t have ‘firm views’ on climate change House Democrats target Hispanic voters in battlegrounds with new barrage of ads Michigan man charged with hate crime for allegedly shattering Black teen’s jaw with a bike lock The Democratic Party is a riot Pompeo: US committed to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran Watch live: Pompeo speaks to reporters Poll: 72 percent of Indian American voters support Biden, Harris Trump and the Native American vote Conservation groups to sue Trump administration, seeking giraffe protections Walmart spreading Black Friday deals over three weekends to lessen crowds A tearful lesson of 2016: Polls don’t matter if people don’t vote Watch live: Day three of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings Bolton: North Korea ‘more dangerous now’ Germany providing $662M to help Holocaust survivors amid pandemic Communities can force government action to stop out-of-control wildfires Russia records more than 14K new coronavirus cases, setting single-day record Support for Barrett nomination ticks up to 48 percent: poll Trash bags of mail found outside Pennsylvania postal worker’s home Trump to participate in NBC town hall on Thursday, competing with Biden event A judge to uphold the Constitution Mellman: The Democratic deficits Pavlich: A triumph for conservative women Budowsky: President Bush, please vote Biden The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Barrett touts independence to sidestep confirmation questions Elizabeth Warren calls Trump a ‘chicken’ for not doing second presidential debate Gender employment gap widens with start of virtual school year Michelle Obama, LeBron James team up for voter drive Team Biden’s new strategy: Run out the clock The Memo: Trump travel plans reveal weakness in battlegrounds Republicans: Supreme Court won’t toss ObamaCare Supreme Court battle acts as lifeline for Lindsey Graham Barrett fight puts focus on abortion in 2020 election Lobbying world