The Hill Articles: October 5, 2020

Rochester mayor in campaign finance case pleads not guilty State Department revokes visa of Giuliani-linked Ukrainian ally: report White House Gift Shop selling ‘Trump Defeats COVID’ commemorative coin John McAfee indicted on tax evasion charges Biden says he should not have called Trump a clown in first debate White House blocks new FDA coronavirus guidelines that may have delayed vaccine: report Trump tells Americans following his hospital release: Don’t let coronavirus ‘dominate you’ Biden inquired about calling Trump after coronavirus diagnosis Progressive groups file second lawsuit to stop Texas from limiting ballot drop-off locations Congress must act to end US military aid to the Philippines Supreme Court reinstates witness requirement for South Carolina absentee ballots What Americans should do to prevent HIV/AIDS Loeffler tweets edited video showing Trump taking down coronavirus in wrestling match Poll: Biden leads grow in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin On The Money: Stocks jump as Trump prepares to return to White House | IRS extends deadline for non-filers to register for stimulus payments | Top Fed official warns failure to pass more COVID-19 relief could slow recovery We need a democratic common market Trump removes mask upon arrival at White House Hillicon Valley: CEOs of Google, Facebook and Twitter to testify before Senate | European Union police agency warns of increase in cybercrime | Twitter to remove posts hoping for Trump’s death White House not contact tracing Rose Garden event considered possible ‘superspreader’: report What could America be like if Democrats win this election? Man who conspired with 9/11 hijackers sues Trump and US officials alleging ‘cover up’ Trump leaves Walter Reed, saying Americans shouldn’t be ‘afraid’ of COVID-19 Trump health official meets with doctors pushing herd immunity IRS extends deadline for non-filers to register for stimulus payments Counties’ reopening plans are meaningless without coordination with other counties CEOs of Google, Facebook and Twitter to testify before Senate Just over half say they would get low-cost vaccine if available: poll Pastor who attended White House event has COVID-19 Watch Live: NBC News town hall with Biden Forget politics and take COVID-19 seriously Overnight Health Care: Trump to be released from hospital | Doctor won’t answer key questions | CDC says virus can spread through airborne transmission Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say Trump was irresponsible about COVID-19 infection Watchdog group says top Trump trade adviser should be fired for Hatch Act violations OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA gives Oklahoma authority over many tribal environmental issues | More than 60 Democrats ask feds to reconsider Tongass logging plan | EPA faces decision on chemical linked to brain damage in children Biden spokesman rips report calling campaign ‘cagey on health questions’: ‘It’s like the NYT got drunk’ Republican COVID-19 outbreak rocks the 2020 race Watch live: Trump departs Walter Reed Fox’s Gillian Turner reveals testing positive for COVID-19 in September More than 60 Democrats ask feds to reconsider Tongass logging plan Overnight Defense: Trump says he’s leaving Walter Reed, ‘feeling really good’ after COVID-19 treatment | White House coronavirus outbreak grows | Dems expand probe into Pompeo speeches Breonna Taylor’s family requests new special prosecutor to reopen case VP debate to install plexiglass between Pence and Harris Senate leaves town for two weeks amid coronavirus outbreak Growing White House coronavirus infections highlight debate safety concerns The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump to leave Walter Reed l Post-debate polls show Biden building big lead l Coronavirus concerns ahead of VP debate Congress must take swift action or have worse jobless rate this winter European Union police agency warns of increase in cybercrime due to pandemic After new ‘murder hornet’ sightings in the U.S., officials search for their nest Graham officially schedules hearing on Trump’s Supreme Court pick to start Oct. 12 New York attorney general’s office deposing Eric Trump in tax investigation: report EPA gives Oklahoma authority over many tribal environmental issues Pelosi suggests Trump setting ‘dangerous’ example with quick return to White House Chris Evans, Ava DuVernay among celebs ripping Trump’s ‘don’t be afraid of Covid’ tweet We need to curb the coronavirus outbreak in the Senate — now Shalala corrects Spicer on HIPAA: ‘I should know, I wrote it’ Stocks jump as Trump prepares to return to White House Voting rights campaign asks AGs to crack down on voter intimidation Trump’s physician declines to provide key information on his health What are the side effects of Trump’s coronavirus treatment regimen? ICE is guilty of unsafe practices in detention centers causing COVID-19 to spread  COVID-19, text messages roil North Carolina Senate race New York governor says decision still coming on NYC mayor’s plan to close businesses in hot spots Trump campaign official suggests president getting COVID-19 gives him advantage over Biden Speaker Pelosi, House Democrats leave town, fail the American people Most girls and young women have experienced abuse online, new report finds IRS investigating NRA’s LaPierre for possible criminal tax fraud: report US Department of Transportation rejected mask mandate on public transportation Ohio elections chief: Ballot drop boxes must be on board of elections’ property Watch live: Doctors give update on Trump’s condition As schools struggled over reopening, a Trump official pressured CDC to alter report on kids and COVID-19 NJ governor says Trump’s Bedminster event under state investigation GOP senator says he would try to vote for SCOTUS nominee even if COVID-19 positive Trump ordered meatpacking plants open — now, workers are left holding the bag What if your employer paid you to go to therapy? DOJ supports DC church defying COVID-19 orders to hold worship services outdoors Think tank founder discusses scope of U.S. inequality Medical expert discusses Trump COVID-19 treatment State urges immediate ceasefire in clash between Azerbaijan and Armenia EPA union has ‘no confidence’ in agency’s plan to reopen during pandemic Trump says he’s leaving Walter Reed Monday evening Cornyn: Trump ‘let his guard down’ on coronavirus Building the Dream: We’re in This Together Howard Stern on Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis: ‘I’m shocked it took this long’ A de-escalating constitutional alternative to court-packing House chairman asks Secret Service for briefing on COVID-19 safeguards for agents Kelly tops McSally by double digits in Arizona Senate race Poll: More blame US government than foreign nations for coronavirus crisis Poll: 74 percent of voters want Senate to take on COVID-19 relief before SCOTUS nominee CDC says coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission To green China’s overseas energy finance, the US must offer cleaner alternatives Biden holds 8-point lead over Trump in Arizona: poll House Democrats push forward on probe of Pompeo’s political speeches 102-year-old woman votes wearing PPE: ‘Nobody should have an excuse’ What America’s Thinking: October 5, 2020 Punches thrown over passenger who won’t wear mask on airplane HBCUs: From inclusion to empowerment — a catalyst for change Progressive groups launch ‘We Paid More’ campaign in response to Trump taxes report Lessons for working in construction during a pandemic Top Fed official warns failure to pass more COVID-19 relief could slow recovery White House reporters slam McEnany for not wearing mask during briefings: ‘Recklessly endangered lives’ Swing-district Texas Republican calls for embattled state AG to resign Fauci says it’s ‘obvious’ he hasn’t been involved in Trump’s care The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump eager to leave the hospital California should let carbon market, not mandate, cut emissions Biden on participating in next debate: ‘I’ll do whatever the experts say’ Xi Jinping as an environmentalist? C’mon, man! Supreme Court rejects bid by ex-Kentucky clerk who defied gay marriage ruling to block lawsuit Democrat-turned-Republican Van Drew trails Amy Kennedy in New Jersey House race: poll Mellon Foundation announces $250M grant to reimagine US monuments Political appointees investigated Voice of America journalist for possible anti-Trump bias: report Alec Baldwin defends SNL skit mocking Trump over COVID-19 McEnany tests positive for COVID-19 Joe Biden’s small business outreach shows he’s ready to spark America’s strongest recovery ever Melania Trump reports ‘feeling good’ after coronavirus diagnosis Supreme Court opens new term in divisive era WHO: 1 in 10 people worldwide may have been infected by coronavirus ‘It’s not ending:’ As pandemic rages on, Americans remember and mourn those lost to COVID-19 Exxon Mobil projects emissions increase from fossil fuel production: report Fox’s Bongino, MSNBC’s McCaskill trade blows over Trump ride: ‘You epic piece of garbage’ ‘Comey Rule’ exposes entertainment reporting’s blinding partisanship Dan Rather criticizes Trump over Walter Reed ‘photo ops’ Schumer: Graham must require testing for senators, staff before Supreme Court hearings California wildfires burn through more than 4 million acres, setting a new record Toomey announces retirement at end of 2022 Pence, second lady test negative for COVID-19 again before heading to Utah Testing positive: Will Trump’s presidency be a casualty of COVID-19? Rising: October 5, 2020 Bottom line Walter Reed physician: Trump sent ‘wrong message’ that it’s ‘OK to go out’ with COVID-19 Appeals court rules Trump administration can’t detain young immigrants in hotels Judiciary Committee postpones hearing with McCabe on Russia probe NBC’s Michaels, Collinsworth ‘compelled’ to wear masks by Calif. officials for NFL telecast High stakes in the high north Stocks open higher with Trump’s health in spotlight Coronavirus pandemic disrupting mental health services worldwide, WHO says 3 researchers win Nobel for discovery of hepatitis C virus Meadows: Decision expected later Monday on Trump return to White House Young conservatives brought climate to the debate stage Fauci defends care given to Trump, calling it ‘optimal’ Spanberger’s GOP challenger raises over $1.8 million in third quarter Record 4M acres scorched by California wildfires Paris again closing bars as infections rise Trump campaign scrambled by president’s hospitalization Americans want to serve — it’s up to us to give them the chance New Zealand prime minister’s party promises to ban conversion therapy Regal Cinemas closing all locations nationwide How student loan forgiveness is altering consumer behavior Secret Service agents criticize Trump car ride: ‘This should never have happened’ Trump takes to Twitter to make pitch to voters from Walter Reed ‘SNL’ sees highest-rated program in four years, more than 7.7 million tune in California’s Prop 16 would allow discrimination against women President’s niece: Trump family viewed illness as a weakness Economy tops list of key issues for voters ahead of election: Gallup CNN medical analyst: I’d perform psychiatric evaluation on Trump if he were my patient The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump claims health improving amid transparency criticism This week: Coronavirus complicates Senate’s Supreme Court fight Juan Williams: Trump’s toxic race card GOP anxiety grows over Trump political roller coaster