The Hill Articles: October 6, 2020

Trump says he will back specific relief measures hours after halting talks Trump lashes out at FDA over vaccine guidelines Chance the Rapper, Demi Lovato to play digital concert to encourage voting Democratic Rep. Carbajal tests positive for COVID-19 Trump defends move to halt relief talks, accuses Democrats of playing ‘games’ Pentagon wants Navy to have more than 500 ships by 2045, Esper says New York Times editorial board endorses Biden Watchdog finds top DOJ officials were ‘driving force’ behind Trump’s child separation policy: NYT Former GOP chair Michael Steele calls Trump ‘the superspreader’ in the White House Intercept DC bureau chief: GOP ready to pull out the stops for Barrett’s nomination Gallup editor says independents less interested in 2020 election than past races Biden: ‘We shouldn’t have’ second debate if Trump still has COVID-19 Biden pounces on Trump decision to end COVID-19 relief talks McConnell: Plan is to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court pick before election Homeland Security report released after months-long delay lists white supremacists as ‘lethal’ threat Murkowski after Trump halts talks: Congress must move on virus package Overnight Defense: Top military officers quarantine after positive COVID case | Distracted pilot, tech issues led to F-35 crash ‘Unfair use,’ democracy and the Supreme Court Hillicon Valley: Congressional antitrust report rips tech firms | Facebook tightens ban on QAnon content | Social media groups urged to weed out disinformation targeting minority voters Democrat Arballo gains on Nunes: internal poll Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19 It matters: Kamala Harris and the VP debate On The Money: Trump orders aides to halt talks on COVID-19 relief | Powell warns of ‘tragic’ spiral of layoffs without further aid | Biden: ‘The President turned his back on you’ DHS points to Russia as key disinformation threat ahead of election Messages show Cunningham’s extramarital relationship continued until at least July: AP Former vaccine chief demoted amid White House criticism quits post CDC director says it’s safe for Pence to take part in debate Activists gather outside California jails, call for mass clemency to stop COVID-19 spread Airline industry upset Trump ordered aides to halt talks on coronavirus relief Trump’s claims on lowering prescription drug prices are only campaign rhetoric Officials urge social media groups to weed out election disinformation targeting minority voters America must take action to back democracy in the Burma election Biden in Gettysburg speech invokes Lincoln, calls for unity Kamala Harris featured on cover of Elle magazine’s November issue Susan Collins: Punting coronavirus relief until after election a ‘huge mistake’ COVID-19 and climate change are a perfect storm for violent conflict Facebook tightens ban on QAnon content OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Democrats allege EPA plans to withhold funding from ‘anarchist’ cities | Montana asks court to throw out major public lands decisions after ousting BLM director | It’s unknown if fee reductions given to oil producers prevented shutdowns Fourth White House press aide tests positive for COVID-19 US senator took off mask repeatedly on flight. He chairs committee that oversees airline safety and policy. Overnight Health Care: Trump calls off coronavirus relief talks Congressional reporters call on Pelosi, McConnell to expand COVID-19 testing in Capitol Trump seeks to project strength as his remarks spark new firestorm The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump pulls the plug on COVID-19 negotiations l What will the debates look like? l Texas becomes a battleground Biden again tests negative for COVID-19 Have you figured out your COVID-safe holiday plans? Congressional antitrust report rips tech firms for stifling competition Top US general quarantining after Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19 Distracted pilot, technical issues caused F-35 crash in May, Air Force finds Trump’s mercurial maze of COVID-19 Warner calls for Facebook, Twitter and Google to safeguard against election disinformation Top Democrats accuse White House of withholding information on COVID-19 outbreak Grand jury indicts St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters Most Americans fear coronavirus exposure as Trump urges public not to be afraid, poll suggests Pence wants no plexiglass at upcoming VP debate Newsom nominates first openly gay justice to serve on California Supreme Court Whitmer signs bill to give clerks 10 extra hours to open and sort absentee ballots Biden, Democrats see late opportunity in Texas Let us abolish the Electoral College Democrats allege EPA plans to withhold funding from ‘anarchist’ cities Poll: Trump approval ticks up to 46 percent post-COVID-19 diagnosis New CDC report shows effectiveness of wearing masks and closing bars in stemming coronavirus Puerto Rico governor endorses Trump First lady’s office details safety protocols for White House residence staff Trump, Biden tied when it comes to economy: poll Bloggers raise more than $50,000 to help Disney employees in need Los Angeles dismantles pro-Trump Hollywood sign-style letters near highway Schumer and Statehood for Puerto Rico Biden leads Trump by 11 points in Maine: survey Stocks plunge after Trump orders end to coronavirus stimulus talks Ocasio-Cortez slams Tulsi Gabbard for amplifying ballot harvesting video Trump orders aides to halt talks on COVID-19 relief Congress fiddles while the US burns, floods, and ails Collins and Gideon neck and neck in new Maine Senate poll FDA asking COVID-19 vaccine developers for two months of safety data, raising doubts about approval by Election Day What America’s Thinking: October 6, 2020 FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines blocked by White House The cost of being a faithful citizen Here are the effects the steroid dexamethasone could be having on Trump Trump blames media for focus on COVID-19 ‘Dazed and Confused’ cast to hold table reading to benefit Texas voter participation efforts Ted Cruz, Mark Cuban spar over NBA viewership tweet Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks in Gettysburg, Pa. The nation’s understanding of military veteran suicide is incomplete 21 GOP lieutenant governors sign letter backing Barrett confirmation Supreme Court hears Trump appeal over Muslims put on ‘no-fly list’ for refusing to spy DC reports highest single-day rise in coronavirus cases since June The president as a patient: The Hippocratic Oath still applies Virginia governor displaying mild symptoms after positive COVID-19 diagnosis Military officers quarantined as top Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19 Amnesty International calls on governors to ban guns at polling sites  How businesses can fix our broken food system House panel urges intelligence community to step up science and technology efforts De Niro compares Trump presidency to being in an abusive relationship Eskimo Pie picks new name after acknowledging term is derogatory A single California wildfire has consumed more than 1 million acres, breaking record White House physician says Trump reporting ‘no symptoms’ of COVID-19 Amy Coney Barrett will cement the legacy of Republicans if confirmed Florida extends voter registration deadline to Tuesday evening after website glitches Who is the fattest bear of 2020? This data scientist and Charlottesville survivor uses her skills to track down neo-Nazis Trump administration to impose new rules targeting H-1B visas The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump takes early victory lap, rips off mask Re-examining religious liberty with Tanvir v Tanzin Bomb squad responds to ‘suspicious devices’ on Trump signs, finds anti-theft alarms It’s unknown if fee reductions given to oil producers prevented shut downs: watchdog Fauci gets his own action figure Moderna vaccine trials slowed by insufficient minority participants: report Fixing government’s trillion-dollar system glitch Portland mayor trailing by 11 points in reelection bid Hurricane Delta strengthens to Category 4 storm Trump campaign says president plans to participate in next debate in person despite uncertainty Cruz on confirming Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: ‘We have the votes’ EU at risk of not meeting plastic recycling goals Facebook removes Trump post comparing COVID-19 to flu Phasing out is not enough — the problem with fluorinated chemicals in wildlife Powell warns of downward spiral of layoffs, recession without further coronavirus aid White House declined CDC offers to help contact trace the administration’s coronavirus outbreak Daniel Cameron: ‘Disgusting’ Megan Thee Stallion comments on ‘SNL’ show intolerance, hypocrisy Lincoln Project launches $1M offensive against Trump in Texas Montana asks court to throw out major public lands decisions after ousting BLM director Snapback won’t stop a nuclear Iran, but it does stop diplomacy Campaign spokesman says Trump has ‘led’ on mask-wearing Biden up by 9 points in Michigan: poll Poll: Biden leads Trump by 12 points in Pennsylvania Kentucky attorney general takes aim at lawyer for Breonna Taylor’s family: ‘This is the Ben Crump model’ Fauci warns Trump’s recovery could go into reversal Southwest Airlines asks unions to accept pay cuts to prevent furloughs Tillis campaign staffers test negative for coronavirus after senator’s diagnosis US trade deficit rose in August to highest level since 2006 CNN’s Cuomo mocked for Trump mask criticism after breaking own quarantine Watch live: House committee holds hearing on voting rights and misinformation E. Jean Carroll’s attorneys move to block DOJ intervention in lawsuit against Trump EPA must modify agrochemical regulatory process to protect bees Rising: October 6, 2020 Poland reports record number of COVID-19 deaths LSU eliminating CDC wellness check for fans The four presidential prospects need to unite against China Head of Instagram warns potential TikTok ban would set ‘powerful precedent’ NAMI, Kind launch petition over medical boards’ intrusive psychiatric questions ‘Evita’ star Patti LuPone knocks Trump’s balcony moment post-hospitalization Trump downplays coronavirus by comparing it to flu New poll finds Trump, Biden tied in Florida Three scientists win Nobel for black hole research NFL teams could forfeit games over COVID-19 violations, commissioner says Judge pushes back Arizona voter registration deadline Trump campaign canceling ads in Ohio and Iowa Will the president end the politicization of science now that he’s tested positive for COVID-19? Trump targets Biden on Roe v. Wade comments ‘The Batman’ release date pushed back to 2022 amid pandemic concerns Germany reports highest number of new infections since April Biden targets Texas with $6M advertising blitz: report Michelle Obama rips Trump in ‘closing argument’ for Biden The root of American power Texas officer charged with murder in fatal shooting of Black man Don’t bet against the dollar Third-grade teacher dies of COVID-19 while students were in quarantine Jewish lawmakers targeted by anti-Semitic tweets ahead of election: ADL Voter enthusiasm running higher than 2016, 2012: survey Three theories on government explain what to expect until Nov. 3 Steakhouse staffers quarantining after catering Trump fundraiser Biden’s lead widens to 16 points nationally: survey Press: Election is now referendum on how Trump handled COVID-19 Texas Democrats roll out significant Black media ad buy The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump resumes maskless COVID-19 recovery at White House Democrats look past Election Day in Barrett fight  The Memo: Trump risks new backlash with COVID bravado COVID outbreak threatens GOP’s Supreme Court plans Biden’s wide lead in post-debate polls leaves Republicans panicking Pence faces tall task in VP debate Why Mississippi’s governor revoked a statewide mask mandate Instagram to automatically hide ‘potentially offensive’ comments