The Hill Articles: September 24, 2020

Evel Knievel’s son sues Disney over allegedly using father’s likeness for ‘Toy Story 4’ character Steele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pac-12 football season to start in November Florida man sues McDonald’s after allegedly chipping tooth on McNugget Seattle police officer put on leave after running over injured protester with bike in street First Black inmate put to death since resumption of federal death penalty Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It ‘isn’t worth the paper it’s signed on’ San Francisco sues 28 alleged drug dealers to keep them out of drug-ridden neighborhood Trump ‘no longer angry’ at Romney because of Supreme Court stance California’s Joshua tree to become first to win protections because of climate change Industry group raises concerns around proposed ban on Chinese-made drones Hillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Roy Moore sues Alabama over COVID-19 restrictions Virginia health official seeks to stop Friday Trump rally Fox News poll: Biden ahead of Trump in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Ohio Judge tosses Karen McDougal’s defamation suit against Tucker Carlson Watch live: Trump holds rally in Florida Bipartisan representatives demand answers on expired surveillance programs Congress should help college students bridge the digital divide Tillis appears to reinforce question about COVID-19 death toll Overnight Health Care: Trump signs largely symbolic pre-existing conditions order amid lawsuit | White House puts off action on surprise medical bills | Rising coronavirus cases spark fears of harsh winter On The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline Facebook removes hundreds of accounts linked to Russian agencies ahead of election Vatican cardinal in charge of saint making resigns amid financial scandal Overnight Defense: Nearly 500 former national security officials formally back Biden | 40 groups call on House panel to investigate Pentagon’s use of coronavirus funds Trump signs largely symbolic pre-existing conditions order amid lawsuit OVERNIGHT ENERGY:  House passes sweeping clean energy bill | Pebble Mine CEO resigns over secretly recorded comments about government officials  | Corporations roll out climate goals amid growing pressure to deliver Trump faces tricky choice on Supreme Court pick McConnell challenger Amy McGrath calls for Kentucky AG to release grand jury report on Breonna Taylor case Postmaster general says postal service can’t return mail-sorting machines Key Democrat opposes GOP Section 230 subpoena for Facebook, Twitter, Google 40 groups call on House panel to investigate Pentagon’s use of coronavirus funds Businesses don’t operate in a financial vacuum —don’t hamstring pension managers Trump, Biden court Black business owners in final election sprint South Carolina to again require witness signature on absentee ballots after appeals court ruling House passes sweeping clean energy bill Fox’s Napolitano says grand jury erred in Taylor case: ‘I would have indicted all three of them’ United Airlines is first to offer rapid response COVID-19 tests to passengers DeSantis wants to protect college students from punishment for not following COVID-19 rules ‘Back to School’ is here: Congress must act now to assist schools Hootsuite reverses after criticism of contract with ICE Two bills are passed to address missing and murdered Native American women The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power Less than 1 percent of students and teachers have contracted COVID-19 since reopening, according to new Brown University data YouTube to battle mail-in voting misinformation with info panel on videos Climate crisis — a bright light in the dark FBI director casts doubt on concerns over mail-in voting fraud TikTok crowdsourcing raises $12K for 89-year-old pizza man Analysis: Biden victory, Democratic sweep would bring biggest boost to economy New Trump order seeks to ban US service members, federal contractors from diversity training Leaders of science academies sound alarm over political interference Poll: Biden leads Trump by 5 points nationwide Police investigating fire at Trump supporter’s home near Twin Cities Judge will not dismiss McCabe’s case against DOJ Democratic senators ask inspector general to investigate IRS use of location tracking service Government must delay or defend TikTok app store ban by Friday: Judge Pence vows for law and order everywhere Missouri town goes ‘Footloose,’ bans dancing amid coronavirus The power of incumbency: How Trump is using the Oval Office to win reelection White House puts off action on surprise medical bills, punts to Congress Billionaire who donated to Trump in 2016 donates to Biden Trump sends regards to family of Breonna Taylor: ‘It’s a sad thing’ Trump: ‘We could hardly hear’ boos, chanting at Supreme Court What America’s Thinking: September 24, 2020 Seven military ballots cast for Trump found discarded in Pennsylvania Watch live: Trump gives remarks on health care Texas governor proposes stiffer penalties for organizing, participating in ‘riots’ Biden’s Iran policy is deeply flawed Minnesota candidate’s sudden death forces February special election for competitive House seat CNN’s Great Big Story ending its run Hundreds of lawyers from nation’s oldest African American sorority join effort to fight voter suppression Vulnerable Democrats tell Pelosi COVID-19 compromise ‘essential’ Mark Cuban calls for households to receive two $1,000 stimulus checks per month Senate passes resolution reaffirming commitment to peaceful transition of power The Uighurs: We need another hero Credit union group to spend $7 million on Senate, House races Obama warns of a ‘decade of unfair, partisan gerrymandering’ in call to look at down-ballot races Senators introduce bipartisan bill to help women, minorities get STEM jobs Breonna Taylor’s family attorney calls for ‘peaceful protests in her name’ HHS spokesman Caputo diagnosed with cancer FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are still targeting US COVID-19 research Quinnipiac polls show Trump leading Biden in Texas, deadlocked race in Ohio Google searches related to anxiety, panic attacks spike during pandemic McEnany calls chants against Trump ‘appalling’ Prudential fires man who allegedly told Sophia Chang ‘go back to Wuhan’ at restaurant Schiff claims DHS is blocking whistleblower’s access to records before testimony Judge appears skeptical of Bolton’s defense of publishing book without White House approval WaPo reporter discusses unemployment numbers, V-shaped recovery Many Google staff may never return to office full time Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be at higher risk of preterm births and stillbirths, study finds McEnany says Trump will accept result of ‘free and fair election’ Pelosi asks panels to draft new COVID-19 relief measure Lindsey Graham: ‘I’m getting killed financially’ A faster and more equitable disaster recovery system is possible Michigan man pleads guilty to threatening to shoot Black family at church, prosecutors say Bernie Sanders: ‘This is an election between Donald Trump and democracy’ NY health officials to review any vaccine approved by Trump DHS proposing time limits on international students, exchange visitors Anger over lack of charges in Breonna Taylor’s death leads to widespread protests Young adults account for more COVID-19 cases than any other age group, CDC says Senate panel threatens subpoena for Google, Facebook and Twitter executives Watch live: White House news briefing Jacob Blake Sr. reacts to lack charges for police over Breonna Taylor’s death Senate to push funding bill vote up against shutdown deadline Trump administration continues to improve endangered species conservation The Century of the Woman Pelosi: Trump ‘knows he’s crazy’ Woman says she was fired from Whataburger for wearing Black Lives Matter mask Re-fund, don’t defund, the police McCarthy says there will be a peaceful transition if Biden wins Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid Barr’s Russia investigator has put some focus on Clinton Foundation: report Biden picks up endorsement from progressive climate group 350 Action Majority of Americans want more government regulation of tech platforms: poll Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram because ‘the world is in trouble’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump stokes fears over November election outcome Collins: Winner of presidential election will be sworn in next year 3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing South Carolina man accused of planning terrorist attack he said could be ‘Netflix worthy’ Former Florida attorney general calls Kyle Rittenhouse ‘a little boy out there trying to protect his community’ The ongoing collapse of US health care US data shows sharp drop in childhood vaccinations, preventative care during pandemic Racial gaps cost economy $16 trillion: Citi This former National Geographic photo editor wants to put an end to the organ donation waiting list Racism has cost the US $16 trillion, says Citigroup Trump says he may not approve stricter FDA guidelines for vaccine approval Pelosi knocks Trump over refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power Pelosi hopeful COVID-19 relief talks resume ‘soon’ Mary Trump sues President Trump, family members over fraud allegations Mnuchin says he and Pelosi have agreed to restart coronavirus stimulus talks READ: Mary Trump’s lawsuit against president, siblings Poll finds Biden widening lead in Pennsylvania NASA says bus-sized asteroid safely buzzed Earth No, President Trump is not the ‘environmental president’ Poll: Trump opens up 6-point lead over Biden in Iowa GOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power Schwarzenegger offers grants to reopen polling places Woman tased, arrested for trespassing for not wearing mask at Ohio football game Trump mocks Biden for calling ‘a lid’ before 9 a.m. NBA, WNBA players launch initiative to register young voters Peace is great. Now, about that virus… United offering coronavirus tests to passengers flying to Hawaii Less than one-third of Americans believe 2020 elections will be conducted fairly: survey South Dakota governor spars with PETA over viral ‘social distancing’ hunting video George Clooney ‘ashamed’ of lack of charges in killing of Breonna Taylor Researchers warn children not included in COVID-19 vaccine trials Democrats launch ad informing Pennsylvania voters on ‘naked ballots’ South Korea says missing official was killed by North Korean troops Apple critics join challenge to App Store practices News media word choices halt discussion Rising: September 24, 2020 Business groups pushing for access to coronavirus vaccine for workers Protesters confront diners in St. Petersburg Trump says he would accept Supreme Court election ruling after declining to commit to peaceful transfer Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Trump met with chants of protest as he pays respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg McCarthy claims protests in Louisville, other cities are ‘planned, orchestrated events’ Armed man who drove into California protesters was training for ‘civil disorders’ Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize McConnell pushes back on Trump: ‘There will be an orderly transition’ Trump claims Fox anchor Chris Wallace won’t ask Biden ‘tough questions’ at debate Graham vows GOP will accept election results after Trump comments Wisconsin counties warn parents are sending kids to school despite positive coronavirus tests Republicans closing voter registration gap in Florida: report COVID-19 facts obscured by the politics of fear Two Daily Caller reporters arrested in Louisville Americans splurging on Halloween candy Biden leads Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin: poll Riot declared during protest in Portland over Breonna Taylor ruling World Gorilla Day might as well be World Bamboo Day Liz Cheney promises peaceful transfer of power: ‘Fundamental to the survival of our Republic’ Louisville police make 127 arrests in Breonna Taylor protests Watch live: Mnuchin, Powell testify before Senate Banking panel We’re missing the real story on mail-in ballots Watch live: Trump pays respects to Ginsburg at Supreme Court Rubio on peaceful transfer of power: ‘We will have a legitimate & fair election’ LeBron James: ‘Devastated, hurt, sad, mad’ after decision in Breonna Taylor case Initial jobless claims increase to 870,000 Democrats’ cowardice must end: It’s time to teach the GOP a lesson Pickup truck drives through protesters in Buffalo Schiff urges Trump administration members to resign: ‘You cannot maintain your silence’ 3 in 4 who strongly disapprove of Trump likely to vote by mail: poll ‘No Safe Spaces’ director debuts new Fox Nation documentary on Lincoln-Douglas debates, which ‘saved America’ Protester struck by car in Denver following Breonna Taylor rally Trump struggling in three states he won four years ago: poll The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as ‘totally brilliant’ Pompeo accused of stumping for Trump ahead of election Hopes for DC, Puerto Rico statehood rise Susan Collins faces political land mine with Supreme Court fight Rising coronavirus cases spark fears of harsh winter Abortion stirs GOP tensions in Supreme Court fight Corporations roll out climate goals amid growing pressure to deliver Employers sign on to give time off for voting Pandemic accelerates changes to work culture Nearly 500 former national security officials formally back Biden Gallup: 61 percent support abolishing the Electoral College