The Hill Articles: September 11, 2020

Florida Supreme Court blocks DeSantis justice pick Teen convicted of Slender Man stabbing files an appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court Former Mexican federal police official accused of torturing suspects turns himself in Photographer breaches Biden’s security perimeter Johnson asks DOJ watchdog to investigate Mueller team phones over erased information Senate panel seeks documents in probe of DHS whistleblower complaint Susan Collins: Trump ‘should have been straightforward’ on COVID-19 Nine protesters cited for trespassing near St. Louis couple’s home ‘Top Chef’ star Tom Colicchio presses Congress to boost SNAP benefits during pandemic Longtime House parliamentarian to step down Nonprofit 9/11 Day bashes Trump for airing political ads on Sept. 11 anniversary Hillicon Valley: Dems seek to expand DHS probe after whistleblower complaint | DHS rejects House subpoena for Wolf to testify | Facebook rolls out new features for college students Sirota criticizes Woodward for not releasing Trump information sooner The Memo: Trump needs more than his base North Carolina governor urges court to strike down voter ID measure DHS rejects House Democrats’ call for Wolf to testify Plurality of voters feel about as safe from terrorism as before 9/11: poll Overnight Health Care: McConnell: Chance for coronavirus deal ‘doesn’t look that good right now’ | Fauci disagrees with Trump that US rounding ‘final turn’ on pandemic | NIH director ‘disheartened’ by lack of masks at Trump rally Rep. Tom Graves announces early retirement House Suburban Caucus advances congressional pandemic response Former UK ambassador to US who criticized Trump: ‘Do not rule out a second term’ Science editor says Trump ‘flat-out lied’ about COVID-19, demoralizing scientific community The Hill’s Campaign Report: 19 years since 9/11 | Dem rival to Marjorie Taylor Greene drops out | Collin Peterson faces fight of his career | Court delivers blow to ex-felon voting rights in Florida America is not a ‘she’ Overnight Energy: Study links coronavirus mortality to air pollution exposure | Low-income, minority households pay more for utilities: report Fauci says it may take more than a year to return to ‘a degree of normality’ Senate Democrats urge Amazon to recall, stop sales of explosive products New CDC research shows young children can spread COVID-19, even if asymptomatic On The Money: US deficit hits $3 trillion amid pandemic | McConnell: Chance for relief deal ‘doesn’t look that good’ | House employees won’t have payroll taxes deferred Confirmation that regulatory reform provides relief for struggling businesses Overnight Defense: US marks 19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks | Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger for hostage rescue mission | Bahrain, Israel normalizing diplomatic ties Top Republican offers bill to create payroll tax holiday Spinning good news on arms control Poll: Young people rate mental health lower than older adults amid pandemic NASDAQ closes out worst week since March Kasich to Meghan McCain: Concern over abortion ‘dwarfed’ by need to beat Trump McConnell: Chance for coronavirus deal ‘doesn’t look that good right now’ Militia groups continue to target US troops in Iraq, commander reports State sanctioned secrecy: NSA’s criminality shield Oregon wildfires force 500,000 to evacuate Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger for hostage mission FBI, Oregon police debunk reports of ‘extremists’ lighting fires Ted Cruz: ‘Many liberal males never grow balls’ Democrat in race against Marjorie Taylor Greene drops out Facebook to give employees paid leave to staff polls Durham aide resigns from Russia probe amid concerns over pressure from Barr: report Warner Bros. delays second ‘Wonder Woman’ movie release to Christmas due to coronavirus Salvage opportunities can lock up carbon, restore forests more quickly Georgia Zoom hearing interrupted by images of 9/11, swastika, porn Who calls an election? Why we need patience and nonpartisanship this time NFL opener on NBC draws 16.4 million, down 16 percent from 2019 Scaramucci to Lemon: Trump ‘doubling down’ on downplaying virus ‘should scare’ viewers US deficit officially hits $3 trillion amid pandemic The strength of our democracy may hinge on our response to COVID Court upholds Florida law requiring felons to pay fines, fees before they can vote Paul Krugman ripped after claiming no ‘mass outbreak of anti-Muslim sentiment’ after 9/11: ‘My mosque burned down’ More than 500,000 children in the U.S. have tested positive for coronavirus since pandemic began, report finds Officers in George Floyd’s death appear in court, motion for separate trials Outside counsel says Trump’s ‘pressure campaign’ moved DOJ to drop Flynn charges Democrats seek to expand DHS probe after whistleblower complaint Why the generals are silent: Trump has no sense of duty, honor or sacrifice Facebook reaches out to college students amid pandemic with new features When is the COVID vaccine coming? Here’s where the best candidates are right now Fauci: Return to pre-coronavirus normality will be ‘well into 2021’ Predominantly white schools more likely to start in-person classes than mostly Black, Latino schools: analysis Fauci disagrees with Trump that US rounding ‘final turn’ on pandemic Let’s make this the last 9/11 with US troops in Afghanistan George Conway hits Trump on 9/11 anniversary: ‘The greatest threat to the safety and security of Americans’ House employees won’t have payroll taxes deferred What America’s Thinking: September 11, 2020 Israel, Bahrain to normalize diplomatic relations, Trump announces COVID-19 travel restrictions prevent Chinese couple from taking custody of baby born to Idaho surrogate NIH director is ‘puzzled and disheartened’ by president’s mask-free Michigan rally Nearly two decades after 9/11, America has nation-defining issues to resolve Report: ICE flew detainees to Virginia so agents could quell DC protests Trump supporters resist shift to widespread US acknowledgement of systemic racism, poll finds Trump officials propose collecting DNA from citizens sponsoring immigrants Are we forgetting 9/11? The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden, Pence elbow bump at NYC Sept. 11 ceremony Navy cancels training flight over NYC on 9/11 after criticism The US must lead in the fight against climate change Study links coronavirus mortality to air pollution exposure FDNY says Treasury withheld $3.7M from 9/11 first responder fund China starts testing nasal spray coronavirus vaccine Miami Dolphins to remain in locker room during national anthem in protest of NFL’s ’empty gestures’ Trump nominated a second time for Nobel Peace Prize When will Trump’s supporters see him for who he is? Trump says he would put down riots on election night ‘very quickly’ Netflix defends ‘Cuties’ as ‘social commentary’ against sexualization of children 911 dispatchers in Oregon flooded with calls about conspiracy theory amplified by QAnon: report Shutting down coronavirus task force is an abdication of global leadership Harris pays tribute to 9/11 victims, first responders in Virginia India, China agree to disengage from tense border standoff Romania surges past 100K coronavirus cases Watch live: Trump presents Medal of Honor Watch live: Biden delivers remarks at Flight 93 National Memorial Don’t forget the workers: Congress should fund better skills training now Trump marks 9/11 with moment of silence on Air Force One, remarks in PA First responders, law enforcement mark 9/11 on social media Russia continues Navalny probe, wants to send additional investigators to Germany Preventive care use has declined significantly amid COVID-19 without major rebound Discerning truth and vetting facts is the only way to preserve our democracy Rising: September 11, 2020 Four Houston police officers fired after fatal shooting FDNY renames medal of valor due to namesake’s racist beliefs Peterson faces fight of his career in deep-red Minnesota district Biden, Pence cross paths at NYC 9/11 ceremony The American military benefits from vote by mail Wildfire is largest in California history and continues to grow Lachlan Murdoch: Fox News will continue growth whether Biden or Trump win Federal investigators declare Secret Service choke slamming photographer at rally ‘reasonable’ Stocks edge up in attempt to break losing streak Remembering 9/11 as we evaluate today’s emerging threats NIH director ‘disheartened’ by lack of masks at Trump rally At least 23 dead as wildfires rage across West Biden spokesman ducks answering Fox’s Baier on Biden teleprompter use Remembering why we remember: 9/11, 19 years later Larry Kudlow defends response to coronavirus: Trump ‘led wisely’ Appeals court rejects Texas Democrats’ bid to expand mail-in voting Watch live: Trump attends 9/11 memorial in Pennsylvania From 9/11 to COVID-19: Old habits, lessons learned and work to be done China imposes restrictions on US Embassy staff in response to US moves Biden on debates with Trump: ‘I know how to handle bullies’ Brexit’s Groundhog Day Coronavirus on college campuses fueling nation’s largest outbreaks, analysis shows Pompeo says negotiations in Afghanistan likely to be ‘contentious’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind – Trump seeks to flip ‘Rage’ narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill Democrats smell blood with new DHS whistleblower complaint Senate Republicans scramble to contain fallout from Woodward bombshell First-time voters make their voices heard on LGBTQ+ issues and beyond Trump draws fire for saying he downplayed virus to avoid ‘panic’ Pentagon, Trump, Biden to mark 9/11 anniversary