The Hill Articles: October 15, 2020

Feds investigating if alleged Hunter Biden emails connected to foreign intelligence operation: report Six takeaways from Trump and Biden’s dueling town halls Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump in low-key town hall Trump fields questions on coronavirus, conspiracy theories in combative town hall Intelligence officials warned Trump that Giuliani was target of Russian influence campaign: report Biden leaves door open to adding Supreme Court justices HBCU in Alabama renames hall named after KKK leader Biden says crime bill was a ‘mistake’ during ABC town hall Poll: Graham leads Harrison by 6 points in SC Senate race Trump refuses to disavow QAnon Trump says he’ll accept peaceful transfer, ‘but I want it to be an honest election’ NBC’s Guthrie presses Trump on spreading conspiracy theory: You’re not someone’s ‘crazy uncle’ who can retweet whatever Trump won’t say if he was tested for coronavirus on day of first presidential debate Town of Great Barrington, Mass., comes out against Great Barrington Declaration WHO study finds no benefit from remdesivir on COVID-19 deaths, hospital stays Leadership matters: President’s words and actions show he is unfit to lead our nation Chris Christie says he ‘was wrong’ not to wear face mask at White House Twitter experiences widespread outage but no evidence of ‘a security breach or hack,’ officials say Family of Black man killed in Louisiana police custody views graphic video of his death Hillicon Valley: Facebook, Twitter’s handling of New York Post article raises election night concerns | FCC to move forward with considering order targeting tech’s liability shield | YouTube expands polices to tackle QAnon Continuing resolutions hurt national security and imperil our future Feinstein’s hug of Lindsey Graham sparks outrage on the left OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Environmentalists sound alarm over Barrett’s climate change comments |  Energy regulators signal support for carbon pricing in electricity markets| Methane emissions up in 2020 amid turbulent year for oil and gas EPA allows use of radioactive material in some road construction Federal watchdog finds escalating cyberattacks on schools pose potential harm to students Overnight Health Care: Georgia gets Trump approval for Medicaid work requirements, partial expansion | McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal The Senate should confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, and quickly Pelosi: Mnuchin says Trump will lobby McConnell on big COVID-19 deal France sets one-day record with more than 30,000 new COVID-19 cases Pentagon study: Low risk of contracting COVID-19 on planes with passengers wearing masks On The Money: McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump | Pelosi cites progress on testing provisions | Jobless claims spike to 898K Georgia gets Trump approval for Medicaid work requirements, partial expansion Energy regulators signal support for carbon pricing in electricity markets New York Jewish congregations sue Cuomo over COVID-19 rules, alleging discrimination Poll: Plurality of voters prefer in-person over virtual debates Democratic super PAC launches $8.6M ad blitz supporting Hegar’s bid against Cornyn CDC estimates up to 240,000 total COVID-19 deaths by Nov. 7 Watch live: Trump holds town hall event Watch live: Biden holds town hall event GOP congressman condemns Trump-promoted theory that Bin Laden killing was a hoax Climate change may one day shut down Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Overnight Defense: Pentagon IG to audit use of COVID-19 funds on contractors | Dems optimistic on blocking Trump’s Germany withdrawal | Obama slams Trump on foreign policy Romney says he’ll vote to put Barrett on Supreme Court Shipt workers organize most targeted protest yet over new pay model White supremacist pleads guilty in plot to blow up Colorado synagogue When it comes to healthy aging: location, location, location The risk of COVID-19 exposure on planes is ‘virtually non-existent’ as long as masks are worn, study finds Democrats question Amazon over reported interference of workers’ rights to organize Environmentalists sound alarm over Barrett’s climate change comments Chamber of Commerce pushes back on Trump extending ban on racial discrimination training Facebook, Twitter’s handling of New York Post article raises election night concerns Warren asks watchdogs to probe private White House coronavirus briefings for insider trading China is a critical, but overlooked, component of the 2020 election We don’t know when the Tony Awards will be, but we do know who’s nominated C-SPAN’s Steve Scully suspended after admitting to lying about Twitter hack Americans’ dwindling belief in American exceptionalism Progressive group: Feinstein must step down as top Democrat on Judiciary panel Investigation recommends firing detective who appeared to mock protesters hit by car The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump, Biden brace for dueling town halls House Democrat optimistic defense bill will block Trump’s Germany withdrawal Greta Thunberg mocks Barrett for not having ‘views on climate change’ Trump says only Jesus Christ more famous than him Why isn’t the Trump campaign airing TV ads in Ohio? Biden leads Trump by double digits: poll Biden seeks contrast with Trump after aide tests positive for COVID-19 Biden campaign swamps Trump on TV airwaves Giuliani’s daughter: End Trump’s ‘reign of terror’ and vote Biden What America’s Thinking: October 15, 2020 Bipartisan governors ask Trump for help with COVID vaccine distribution plan Sasse blasts Trump in constituent phone call: ‘He kisses dictators’ butts’ DOJ veteran says he’s quitting over Barr’s ‘slavish obedience’ to Trump The growing scope of the Supreme Court and our democracy Justice Dept. charges Texas billionaire with biggest tax fraud case in US history FCC to move forward with considering executive order targeting tech’s liability shield Conservative group head: Trump loss would not vindicate ‘the old GOP formula’ United CEO: Business demand for air travel won’t return until 2024 NYT columnist: Pressure mounting on NBC to make town hall a ‘nightmare for Trump’ First-year college enrollment drops 16 percent for fall States seeing record early voting turnout amid pandemic Israel approves Trump-brokered peace treaty with UAE Jordan vows to back McCarthy as leader even if House loses more GOP seats Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, says police told him it was ‘unfortunate’ he wasn’t shot in raid Jacobin contributor: Calls for NBC not to air Trump townhall won’t succeed in ‘deplatforming’ the president Colleges see surge in enrollment by children of immigrant families: study Women’s March takes to the streets, and Zoom, ahead of presidential election Boost circular economy to improve climate change and social cohesion Ted Cruz won’t wear mask to speak to reporters at Capitol 200+ CEOs from Microsoft, Walmart, JPMorgan and others unveil new plan to fight racism in America Democrats raise $1.5 billion in third quarter through ActBlue Trump bashes NBC ahead of town hall, adds it’s ‘a free hour on television’ Trump knocks Fauci, claims he’s ‘a Democrat’ 21 states hit their peak 7-day average of coronavirus cases this week Amy Coney Barrett dodges Kamala Harris’s question about climate change Trump slams Facebook, Twitter for limiting spread of New York Post’s Biden story ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ movie sparks backlash about portrayal of Appalachia and addiction World Bank can prevent a COVID-19 refugee disaster Billy Graham’s granddaughter urges evangelicals not to support Trump Trump administration rolls out strategy to secure, promote critical technologies Booker ‘outs’ Cruz as vegan; Cruz jokingly decries ‘scurrilous attack’ US officials warned Nevada not to use donated Chinese COVID-19 test: report Demi Lovato on criticizing Trump: ‘I literally don’t care if this ruins my career’ The rhetoric of techlash: A source of clarity or confusion? McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump Ice Cube claims CNN interview canceled by ‘powers that be’: ‘Can’t handle the truth’ Fauci blasts herd immunity proposal embraced by White House as ‘total nonsense’ Appeals court throws out lawsuit from Navajo Nation members seeking to ease Arizona ballot deadlines Cedric Richmond’s next move: ‘Sky’s the limit’ if Biden wins If the election depends on the economy, the results favor Trump Pro-Trump group rolls out another $1M in ads targeting Arizona voters Jacob Blake’s uncle says media attention has turned away from family’s pain Oxford researchers develop rapid COVID-19 test capable of producing results in less than five minutes Tax think tank lowers revenue estimate of Biden’s tax plans to $2.4T El Paso restricting activities amid spike in coronavirus cases Watchdog to audit Pentagon’s use of COVID-19 funds on defense contractors Queen Elizabeth II makes public appearance amid rising UK COVID-19 cases Trump administration sued over decision that could cut wages for more than 200,000 farm workers Methane emissions up in 2020 amid turbulent year for oil and gas More than 100 Hollywood stars demand NBC move Trump town hall The real problem with the Barrett confirmation debate French ministers’ homes searched in probe of response to virus Hicks returns to traveling with Trump two weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis Atlanta Falcons shut down practice facility after positive COVID-19 tests New York Supreme Court judge faced no charges after shoving police officer Fauci calls on Americans to evaluate ‘risk-benefit’ of Thanksgiving gatherings 2020 election already most expensive ever Two in three Americans say Trump has not taken pandemic seriously enough: poll Leading progressive group to launch pro-Biden ads in Arizona, Pennsylvania Fauci issues dire warning about Thanksgiving QAnon-promoter Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses Kelly Loeffler in Georgia Senate bid Graham to Democrats: ‘Y’all have a good chance of winning the White House’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump, Biden hold competing town halls instead of tonight’s canceled debate Why Latinos should oppose Barrett confirmation Obama urges Americans to vote early in ad: ‘It’s going to be close’ Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoena for Twitter CEO next week Fox’s Varney defends Chris Wallace during Trump interview, telling president: ‘You did interrupt a lot’ Appeals court will again rehear House lawsuit over McGahn subpoena Cuomo signs legislation declaring Juneteenth an official holiday in New York EU chief forced into quarantine shortly after summit starts Trump says he may lower corporate tax rate to 20 percent if reelected Will voters side with the continued exploitation of gig workers? Hyde-Smith won’t debate Democratic opponent Maryland says Kanye West qualifies as a write-in presidential candidate London is moving to ‘high’ COVID-19 alert tomorrow at midnight Judge Barrett’s hearing: Democratic senators left holding an empty sack Kyrgyzstan’s president announces resignation in wake of disputed election Pennsylvania police officer cleared after fatally shooting mentally ill man with knife Holocaust survivor’s estate sues ‘Borat’ sequel creators over false pretenses Trump says he’s willing to raise stimulus offer over $1.8T Joe Biden and Democrats are wallowing in dark money — and hypocrisy US offers to settle trade dispute with EU if Airbus repays aid: report Even Trump’s surrogates are struggling in the home stretch Baldwin calls for Senate hearing on CDC response to meatpacking plant coronavirus outbreak London moving to ‘high’ alert level with coronavirus restrictions China accuses US of trying to destabilize Tibet with appointment of human rights envoy YouTube expands policies to tackle QAnon Government efforts to ‘fix’ social media bias overlooks the destruction of our discourse Trump says he is tested ‘a lot,’ but not daily, for coronavirus Steve Bullock raises $26.8 million in third quarter for Montana Senate bid Thailand declares state of emergency after student-led anti-government protest Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Kelly raises $38.7 million in third quarter for Arizona Senate bid Kayleigh McEnany: Twitter had me at ‘gunpoint’ by locking account McConnell: GOP has the votes to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court this month Police in Hong Kong raid media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s office: aide says Is Social Security safe from the courts? Rising: October 15, 2020 EU sanctions six Russians in Navalny poisoning Dozens of public health groups, experts blast ‘herd immunity’ strategy backed by White House 5M+ people barred from voting due to felony convictions: study US intelligence analysts predicted stolen Burisma emails would be leaked in October: report Rollback redux: A new (old) framework for dealing with Russia Working in child care does not increase risk of contracting COVID-19, study finds Bloomberg-backed climate change group spending over $4.5 million in North Carolina, Arizona races New York Sweet 16 party dubbed COVID-19 ‘super-spreader’ as 37 test positive Biden campaign cancels Harris travel after aide tests positive for COVID-19 Stocks slide amid stimulus doubts, rising jobless claims Postal service reversing changes that slowed mail delivery Judge rules North Carolina absentee ballots must have witness signature Biden campaign manager: Race is ‘far closer’ than experts say The Section 230 fight Congress should be having Obama: Trump is a ‘symptom’ of misinformation, QAnon is ‘seeping’ into GOP Judiciary Committee sets vote on Barrett’s nomination for next week Biden’s lead slips to 11 points in national poll Twitter joins Facebook to ban content denying the Holocaust Poll-inspired cockiness and its hazards CNN’s Lemon, MSNBC’s Maddow rail against NBC for Trump town hall: ‘Embarrassing ratings ploy’ Jobless claims spike to 898,000 in latest sign of economic weakness Watch live: Day four of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings California GOP won’t comply with order on unofficial ballot drop boxes Google, Department of Energy sign five-year agreement for digital tools This time, for Democrats, Catholics matter Biden is the obvious ‘climate choice’ candidate in the current race Obama: Trump lacks ‘patience’ and ‘focus’ needed to implement foreign policy Trump ‘ready to sign’ stimulus Biden, Kelly maintain leads in Arizona Biden campaign announces record $383M fundraising haul in September The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump, Biden set for dueling town halls amid battleground blitz TikTok expands disclosure efforts on cybersecurity threats Lobbyists face challenges meeting newly elected lawmakers in November Race heats up for top GOP post on powerful Energy and Commerce Committee GOP barrels toward vote on Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination Obama to stump for Biden in final campaign stretch Dueling town halls represent high stakes for Trump Study: Half of battleground states facing cybersecurity challenges ahead of election