The Hill Articles: September 8, 2020

Trump-backed candidate wins NH GOP Senate primary to take on Shaheen Oscars announce new diversity and inclusion standards for best picture nominees Trump, supporters gather without masks in NC despite request from local GOP official England to restrict most gatherings to 6 people amid spike in coronavirus cases Rep. Jim Langevin fends off Democratic primary challenge in RI Trump-backed candidate wins NH GOP primary to take on Pappas Meghan McCain says she believes report Trump called fallen soldiers ‘losers’ Trump: ‘I was sailing to an easy election’ until pandemic hit Poll: Trump approval hits high mark since June Justice Department moves to assist Trump in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit Pandemic requires partnerships like never before The Memo: Harris moves to center stage Democrats fear 2016 repeat despite Biden’s lead in polls Drug companies seek to reassure public amid Trump vaccine push McConnell works to lock down GOP votes for coronavirus bill US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion: CBO South African government blasts Trump after Cohen book alleges he insulted Mandela White House asks for flexibility in Space Force funding in stopgap spending measure Overnight Defense: Trump’s battle with Pentagon poses risks in November | Lawmakers launch Fort Hood probe | Military members can’t opt out of tax deferral Trump: Harris would be an ‘insult’ as first female president College Board launching Advanced Placement program on the African diaspora Analysis: 2018 ‘blue wave’ due in part to boost in voters who didn’t cast ballots in 2016 Rose Garden, White House lawn undergo groundwork after convention events Half a million US children have tested positive for coronavirus Rocky Mountain truce won’t end fight for regulatory supremacy Kim Kardashian announces end to ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ House asks appeals court to rehear McGahn case Northrop Grumman wins $13.3B Air Force contract to build new ICBMs Watch live: Trump holds rally in North Carolina Omar declares hypocrisy over reaction to far-right protester calling for ‘assassinating Democrats’ Live primary results from New Hampshire, Rhode Island House Democrats’ campaign arm raises over $22.6 million in August Heroes and losers — and a president who can’t tell the difference Hillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | ‘Markeyverse’ of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections Trump’s battles with military raise risks for November On The Money: Senate GOP unveils slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill | Democrats call GOP bill dead on arrival | Military members can’t opt out of Trump’s payroll tax deferral AstraZeneca vaccine trial paused to investigate ‘a potentially unexplained illness’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump extends Florida offshore drilling pause, expands it to Georgia, South Carolina | Democrats probe Park Service involvement in GOP convention | Sanders attacks ‘corporate welfare’ to coal industry included in relief package The roadway to reform in Lebanon must tackle the issue of Hezbollah Sanders attacks ‘corporate welfare’ to coal industry included in relief package American Airlines allows Black Lives Matter pins for employees GOP senators unveil new bill to update tech liability protections Dow drops 630 points amid tech rout EPA’s birthday gift to America: More pollution Democrats probe Park Service involvement in GOP convention Senators urge administration to make payroll tax deferral optional for federal workers American Airlines will allow employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins Peter Strzok: Trump is ‘compromised’ on national security The Hill’s Campaign Report: Florida hangs in the balance Overnight Health Care: Drug companies issue joint pledge on vaccine safety amid political fears | Senate to vote Thursday on GOP coronavirus relief bill | Iowa coronavirus cases surpass 70,000 Louisville announces new interim police chief amid racial justice protests Coronavirus vaccine is unlikely to be ready by Election Day, Fauci says Congress must protect kidney disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic Black woman to lead Louisville police force in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death Joy Behar calls for a ‘change’ in the Electoral College Lawmakers of color blast Trump administration for reportedly instructing agencies to end anti-bias training CBO report should urge us to strengthen the next generation workforce How the VA is using artificial intelligence to improve veterans’ mental health Rochester police chief to retire amid fallout over Daniel Prude’s death Trump extends Florida offshore drilling pause, expands it to Georgia, South Carolina What America’s Thinking; September 8, 2020 North Carolina attorney general says DeJoy allegations merit investigation Apple escalates legal battle with Epic Games, seeking damages An unlawful effort to end evictions Meth use rose across US in pandemic’s early days: laboratory firm McEnany demands Twitter ‘fact check’ widely shared clip of her saying Obama ‘promised a vaccine’ Google, Apple, eBay to meet virtually with lawmakers for tech group’s annual fly-in Senate to vote Thursday on GOP coronavirus bill Census Bureau stops layoffs after judge’s restraining order New York puts Ohio back on travel advisory list Madden ’21 adds Kaepernick as quarterback option The race to a COVID-19 vaccine requires a pledge for safety and efficacy Texas man charged with threatening attack after online college class ‘Zoom bombed’ Michael Cohen book debuts at top of bestseller list $300K raised for San Francisco salon owner who Pelosi says set her up JPMorgan found evidence employees and customers misused PPP funds and other stimulus programs US sanctions former Lebanese ministers for supporting Hezbollah Mothers and their babies are facing food insecurity, Congress needs to act More than 40 groups call for coronavirus protections for oil and gas workers Michael Cohen suggests Jerry Falwell’s Trump endorsement was ‘favor’ for hiding racy photos UW-Madison promises ‘disciplinary action’ after crowded freshman dorm video Republicans call for Judiciary hearing into unrest in cities run by Democrats What do anarchists believe? At least 37M people displaced by war on terror: researchers Intercept bureau chief previews Rhode lsland primaries New York Times correspondent discusses new book on Trump presidency, impeachment 13-year-old boy with autism shot by police after mother called for help Palau offers US military new sites for Pacific bases Pelosi expresses confidence lawmakers will avoid government shutdown Mexico rerouted funds meant for regional development to migration containment: report Senate GOP unveils slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill IRS to mail letters urging non-filers to claim stimulus payments Kudlow: Recovery not dependent on COVID-19 relief, but it would help Iowa coronavirus cases surpass 70,000 Trump, Biden tied in new Florida poll from NBC, Marist Georgia’s top election official says 1,000 people voted twice in primary, may face charges Buffalo lawmakers approve motion to remove Millard Fillmore’s name from city-owned properties When Trump talks or tweets, trouble follows Kanye West makes it onto the ballot in Mississippi USAID shutting down task force set up to tackle coronavirus pandemic T-Mobile to give free internet to 10 million students in need Read: New Senate GOP COVID-19 relief bill Russia wraps up phase two trials of a second coronavirus vaccine, report Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine could be ready for approval by mid-October The ‘extraordinary rendition’ of a US Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Military members can’t opt out of Trump’s payroll tax deferral Army chief says military leaders only recommend combat as ‘last resort’ after Trump comments Cuomo: ‘Donald Trump caused the COVID outbreak in New York, that is a fact’ Pelosi, Schumer warn GOP coronavirus bill ‘headed nowhere’ Conservatives press for concessions in GOP coronavirus relief bill Watch live: Trump discusses environment Voting by mail: Are we really playing with fire? Bill Clinton to launch podcast On The Trail: How Nancy Pelosi could improbably become president Lawmakers launch investigation into Fort Hood after 28th death this year Trump campaign manager: Money will not be a problem Ambassador to France says Trump never disparaged war dead The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump floats $100M+ in personal spending for reelection bid House panel calls for Trump to investigate Russia’s role in Navalny poisoning Metro managers created ‘toxic’ culture that puts riders at risk: analysis Trump says he’ll put personal money into campaign if necessary Sports teams across the country push for stadiums to become polling sites Biden and taxes: He’s no Jack Kennedy, but many Democrats are fine with that US records less than 25,000 daily coronavirus cases, lowest count since June Gender reveal party creator calls for end of ‘toxic’ trend after event linked to wildfire Megyn Kelly slams Kamala Harris for saying she’s ‘proud’ of Jacob Blake Coronavirus infection lingers in the gut: researchers Eric Cantor teams up with former rival Dave Brat in supporting GOP candidate in former district Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was ‘superspreading event’ that cost public health $12.2 billion: analysis Fixing our broken foreign policy is critical issue of the next president Xi praises China’s coronavirus response, voices support for WHO Hartford postpones first day of school after ransomware attack Sarah Sanders on Trump’s reported war dead criticism: ‘Those comments didn’t happen’ Stagnant polls, ‘hidden’ voters, and Trump’s path to reelection MSNBC’s Sharpton: Defunding police ‘something a latte liberal may go for’ House Democrats’ campaign arm reserves $2.6M in ads in competitive districts More than 1K pro-Trump counter-protesters gather near Portland When ‘Buy American’ and common sense collide Race tightens in Miami-Dade, giving hope to Trump in Florida Public image of sports industry drops amid pandemic Investigation underway after bags of mail found dumped in Los Angeles-area parking lot Meadows signals DeJoy will cooperate with congressional investigation Obama appears in campaign video with Kamala Harris, jokes about Biden’s aviator glasses Peter Strzok: Accusation that perjury trap was set for Flynn is ‘ludicrous’ There’s more than meets the eye in 2020 election forecasts Rising: September 8, 2020 Gap narrows between those who see pandemic as more of a health crisis and those focused on economy: poll Trump touts job gains in new ad Taiwan’s president calls for democracy coalition to protect freedom amid Chinese threats UN human rights office blasts Khashoggi trial over transparency, accountability Labor Day firestorm wipes out 80 percent of Washington town Internal Democratic poll shows virtual tie in race for Texas House district China’s second century of shame, thanks to its Communist Party Stocks slump as tech selloff stretches into new week GM invests in Tesla competitor Lawyers: ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero at risk of torture Will telemedicine save US health care? Celebrities offer exclusive experiences in campaign to mobilize young voters Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package Trump’s net worth fell $600 million in last year: Forbes Biden ad urges ‘fresh start’: ‘Stop focusing on a president who thinks it’s all about him’ Atlantic’s Goldberg says fear of ‘Twitter mob’ prevented Trump sources from going public Violence in our cities: The FBI must reassure America that it’s investigating California wildfire traps 50 hikers, burns thousands of acres in ‘unprecedented disaster’ UN human rights chief calls for investigation into Navalny’s suspected poisoning Japan’s Olympics minister: ‘I think we have to go ahead with the games’ Belarus opposition leader detained Bottom line Drug companies issue rare joint pledge on vaccine safety amid political fears Trump rips Black Lives Matter protesters in Pittsburgh: ‘Thugs!’ COVID -19: A course on going to college safely Federal judge bars Detroit police from using clubs, chokeholds on protesters USPS is essential for more than mail-in voting Coronavirus may linger on chilled salmon for a week: research Marshall University to randomly test students, staff for coronavirus House Democrats to investigate accusations DeJoy reimbursed former employees for GOP contributions Trump eyes spending $100M of his own money in reelection bid: report Cohen compares Trump to cult leader Feehery: How Trump wins Press: Trump gives military middle finger salute The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind – Trump, Biden battle over vaccine, economy; Congress returns This week: Lawmakers return with coronavirus talks stalemated, funding deadline looming Emboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda Lysol, Charmin keep new consumer brand group lobbyist busy during pandemic