The Hill Articles: September 18, 2020

Planned Parenthood: ‘The fate of our rights’ depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend $10M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy Pelosi: Ginsburg successor must uphold commitment to ‘equality, opportunity and justice for all’ Read: Supreme Court statement on Ginsburg Senate Republicans face tough decision on replacing Ginsburg Democratic senator calls for eliminating filibuster, expanding Supreme Court if GOP fills vacancy Cruz: Trump should nominate a Supreme Court justice next week What Senate Republicans have said about election-year Supreme Court vacancies Biden says Ginsburg successor should be picked by candidate who wins on Nov. 3 McSally says current Senate should vote on Trump nominee Barr says Ginsburg ‘leaves a towering legacy’ Chief Justice John Roberts: Ginsburg ‘a jurist of historic stature’ Trump reacts to Ginsburg’s death: ‘An amazing woman who led an amazing life’ Mourners gather outside Supreme Court after passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Jimmy Carter remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg as ‘a beacon of justice’ George and Kellyanne Conway honor Ginsburg Loeffler: Trump ‘has every right’ to fill Ginsburg vacancy before election Renewed focus on Trump’s Supreme Court list after Ginsburg’s death McConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote Celebrities mourn Ginsburg, call for voters to act Bipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg’s death Trump carries on with rally, unaware of Ginsburg’s death House panel halts contempt proceedings against Pompeo after documents turned over George W. Bush honors Ginsburg: ‘She inspired more than one generation of women and girls’ Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff to honor Ginsburg Hillary Clinton: Ginsburg ‘paved the way for so many women, including me’ Schumer: Ruth Bader Ginsburg seat should be filled by next president Ginsburg in statement before her death said she wished not to be replaced until next president is sworn in Ginsburg death sets up battle over future of court Programming error overpaid thousands of unemployed Louisianans Ginsburg, trailblazing leader on Supreme Court, dies at 87 How Congress can improve laws on land conservation WeChat downloads surge ahead of US ban Hillicon Valley: Trump’s ban on TikTok, WeChat in spotlight | NASA targeted by foreign hackers | Instagram accused of spying in lawsuit Democratic Senate campaign arm raised nearly $27M in August Overnight Health Care: CDC reverses controversial testing guidance | Billions more could be needed for vaccine distribution | Study examines danger of in-flight COVID-19 transmission Biden goes after Trump in Minnesota address US beefs up force protection in Syria after run-in with Russia The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump and Biden vie for Minnesota | Early voting begins in four states | Blue state GOP governors back Susan Collins Trump says he expects to have enough coronavirus vaccine for every American by April Mississippi judge rules voters with preexisting conditions don’t automatically qualify for absentee ballots How American business can remain competitive amidst the coronavirus On the Money: Administration to ban TikTok, WeChat | House moves toward bill to avoid government shutdown | Coronavirus relief bills boosted GDP, CBO says Lawmakers fear voter backlash over failure to reach COVID-19 relief deal Republicans call for DOJ to prosecute Netflix executives for releasing ‘Cuties’ New study shows dangers of in-flight COVID-19 transmission Kenosha will be a good bellwether in 2020 Ex-Pence aide: Trump spent 45 minutes of task force meeting ‘going off on Tucker Carlson’ instead of talking coronavirus NEA president says Azar and DeVos should resign over school reopening guidance Amal Clooney quits UK government position over Boris Johnson proposal to override Brexit agreement Kamala Harris: Black Americans have been ‘disproportionately harmed’ by Trump Pro-Biden super PAC notches election lawsuit wins in Michigan, Pennsylvania Mali coup offers lessons in democracy building — but junta must go New Jersey signs landmark environmental justice bill into law Trump doesn’t offer vote of confidence for FBI director Trump claims enough COVID-19 vaccines will be ready for every American by April Biden town hall draws 3.3 million viewers for CNN OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump rollbacks could add 1.8 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 15 years: analysis | Intensifying natural disasters do little to move needle on climate efforts | Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 California’s embrace of socialism should serve as a warning Trump asked Chamber of Commerce to reconsider Democratic endorsements: report Markets lose ground for third straight week Gun rights activists wear British Revolutionary War costumes to Michigan protest Professor suspended for telling students she hopes Trump supporters catch coronavirus and die Postal Service settles lawsuit over misleading Colorado mailers with false voting info Overnight Defense: Trump administration moves toward Taiwan arms sale | US presses Russia for nuclear treaty concessions Senate to hold nomination hearing for Wolf next week Women of color are tipping the balance of power in U.S. cities 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan Congress must pass an emergency rental assistance program for those impacted by COVID-19 Bill Gates says Trump’s travel ban may have made coronavirus worse Engel subpoenas US global media chief Michael Pack Obama urges followers to become poll workers Ex-GOP Rep. David Valadao up 11 points over Democrat TJ Cox in California House race: poll Eric Idle threatens to sue GOP committee over use of Monty Python song in ad Nike jerseys commemorating four years since Kaepernick took a knee sold out in under a minute Coronavirus is killing 50,000 people a week, WHO warns Americans can be proud of our record on promoting global justice Trump predicts victory in Virginia, slams ‘crazy’ Northam NYT: Emails show HHS officials attempting to silence CDC scientists Gates says travel ban made COVID-19 worse in US United Airlines, unions call for six-month extension of government aid Chamber of Commerce endorses McSally for reelection Customs and Border Protection seize over 20K fake N95 masks in Boston Officials say NASA facing increased targeting by foreign and domestic hackers Alan Dershowitz: Are we ready for a wave of violence after the election? House Democrats plan to unveil bill next week to avert shutdown CBO: COVID-19 rescue packages saved 4.7 percent in GDP Virginians wait up to four hours to cast early voting ballots Iran records highest one-day increase in coronavirus cases since June CDC reverses controversial guidelines about testing people who were exposed to coronavirus Fauci predicts pandemic will end in late 2021 A huge deal for campaign disclosure: Trump’s tax records for Biden’s medical records Poll: 60 percent of voters say a viable third party is needed to have an effective political system Toddlers’ parents sue Trump over doctored ‘racist baby’ video Watch live: Biden gives remarks from Duluth, Minnesota Fauci weighs in on Trump-CDC vaccine timeline dispute CDC reverses guidance on COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic people Lincoln Project releases new ad blasting Trump as ‘a horrible role model’ Black GOP candidate accuses Behar of wearing black face in heated interview Award-winning computer scientists endorse Biden, citing Trump’s immigration policies Trump campaign manager didn’t vote in 2016 election School choice: Florida’s rising tide Fewer Americans say they would take a COVID-19 vaccine compared to four months ago GOP Senate candidate says Trump, Republicans will surprise in Minnesota Louisville mayor gets ‘no confidence’ vote over Breonna Taylor case Political leaders will benefit from a new climate focus: Protecting health Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt join celebrity table read of ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ for coronavirus relief Pope seeks to prevent Mafia from using Virgin Mary imagery To end endless war, we must repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Pelosi: Public ‘confidence’ key to successful vaccine MTV, VH1, Comedy Central unite to pay fees, fines to help formerly incarcerated Floridians vote David Sirota blasts private equity companies using loans to pay owners The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – You might want to download TikTok now New York City bus driver knocked out by passenger he told to wear a mask 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has used up all storm names Biden’s fiscal program: What is the likely market impact? Trump administration announces $13 billion in aid to Puerto Rico US Embassy in Afghanistan warns of extremist attacks against women Michael Moore: Biden strategy in Michigan might be ‘worse than Hillary’ Van Morrison releasing protest songs against coronavirus lockdowns Trump administration pressing Russia on nuclear weapons treaty concessions ahead of election When is the best time to get your flu shot? COVID-19 demonstrates why we must end mass incarceration COVID-19 laid bare the inequities in Higher Education. Now, we risk losing an entire generation Trump rollbacks could add 1.8 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 15 years: analysis Early voting begins in Minnesota, other states ahead of November elections Trump expected to announce massive disaster relief for Puerto Rico 3 years after Hurricane Maria Top Democrats call for DOJ watchdog to probe Barr over possible 2020 election influence Say what you will about the presidential candidates, as long as it isn’t ‘They’re too old’ Toxic smoke from west coast wildfires is causing alarming surge in hospitalizations National Urban League, BET launch National Black Voter Day Watch live: Trump holds press briefing A judge’s Monsanto ruling affects both the law and the economy Outgoing ambassador to China slams Beijing over coronavirus: ‘Could have been contained in Wuhan’ CNN slammed for soft questions during Biden town hall: ‘The media is broken’ Gay marriages increase five years after landmark Supreme Court ruling Other Arab states may not line up to normalize relations with Israel Native American communities make a final push to get out the vote this November Susan Collins trailing by 5 points in new Maine poll Texas deputies reportedly received gift cards for use of force Queen Elizabeth strips Harvey Weinstein of CBE honor Book: FBI sex crimes investigator helped trigger October 2016 public probe of Clinton emails Gun rights group raises $50,000 for teen charged in deadly Kenosha shooting Researchers discover six-year espionage campaign targeting Iranian dissidents Poll shows Biden beating Trump badly in Arizona, Maine The only way to manage disinformation in the 2020 election: Question everything Rising: September 18, 2020 UK eyes short-term closures as coronavirus cases spike Key swing-state election lawsuits could help shape the presidential race Watch live: Pelosi holds press briefing Harvard historian exposes white supremacy in school textbooks Whoever wins this election is reflection of us as Americans UN food chief warns millions closer to starvation due to conflict, climate change, coronavirus Biden, Trump to hold dueling campaign stops in Minnesota Satellite images indicate North Korea preparing for massive military parade New Jersey police say officer’s home was targeted in drive-by shooting Stocks open flat following Tik-Tok, WeChat ban announcement Democrats call for NRA Foundation to be prohibited from receiving donations from federal employees As economic storm clouds gather abroad, are US policymakers paying attention? Blue state GOP Govs. Larry Hogan, Charlie Baker endorse Susan Collins Pastor who prayed against mask mandate has COVID-19 Nearly 400,000 homes without power in wake of Hurricane Sally Coronavirus cases in India jump nearly 100k in last day, expected to pass US in weeks Our Constitution is under attack by Attorney General William Barr TikTok, WeChat to be banned Sunday from US app stores Lawsuit accuses Facebook of using mobile phone cameras to spy on Instagram users Taiwan scrambles jets after China issues 18-plane show of force during US visit California governor Newsom signs bill extending family leave to small businesses Report: Trump set to block TikTok, WeChat downloads this weekend Biden, CNN’s Cooper mocked after breaking social distancing rule during town hall commercial break Voters are willing to think big on criminal justice Trump administration set to approve large arms sale with Taiwan Israel to revert back to full lockdown as coronavirus cases climb The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association – White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 Intensifying natural disasters do little to move needle on climate efforts Democrats on edge as Biden readies to go after Trump at debate CDC tells Congress it urgently needs $6 billion for vaccine distribution