The Hill Articles: August 14, 2018

Pawlenty loses comeback bid in Minnesota Establishment-backed Vukmir wins Wisconsin GOP Senate primary Somali-American Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Dem primary Ellison wins Minnesota AG primary amid late domestic violence allegations Ironworker and star of viral video wins Dem primary for Paul Ryan’s seat Wisconsin Dems pick education chief to face Walker Tina Smith defeats former Bush ethics lawyer in Minnesota Dem primary Sanders apologizes over inaccurate information about African-American job numbers under Obama Former Teacher of the Year wins Connecticut primary Transgender candidate makes history after winning Vermont gubernatorial nomination Twitter blocks Alex Jones from tweeting for a week Group files lawsuit to force Georgia to adopt paper ballots Omarosa: DeVos said black students don’t have ‘capacity to understand’ her goals Kobach secures GOP nomination in hotly contested Kansas governor’s race Ned Lamont makes comeback in Connecticut House GOP prepares to grill DOJ official linked to Steele dossier Alabama county opens first fully integrated school Sanders wins Democratic Senate nomination in Vermont San Francisco ethics official sues Secret Service over Trump Jr. trip to India Progressives fume as Dems meet with Brett Kavanaugh The Memo: Trump’s ‘dog’ attack fuels an already hot debate Mellman: Two worlds — Online and off Hot dog executive to host fundraiser for Trump in Hamptons Pavlich: Ivanka Trump’s quiet success University of Maryland accepts responsibility in football player’s death Budowsky: Collins, Murkowski and Kavanaugh Webb: Forgotten no more… DNC ‘reviewing’ domestic violence allegations against Ellison Overnight Health Care: Lawsuit challenges Arkansas Medicaid work requirements | CVS program targets high-cost drugs | Google parent invests in ObamaCare startup Oscar Police close Nunes district office as protesters rally outside GOP lawmaker calls on FBI to provide more info on former Feinstein staffer Overnight Defense: Bolton heading to Geneva for Putin summit follow up | Pentagon spokeswoman under investigation | Trump statement on defense bill objects to Russia, Gitmo measures New York becomes 27th state to sue opioid manufacturer Purdue Sanders cites inaccurate numbers to claim Trump has created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama Federal judge dismisses Dem lawsuit over Trump hotel in DC Puerto Rico officially lost the power to self-govern Poll: Majority of Republicans agree media is ‘enemy of the people’ Omarosa book: Trump opposed replacing Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on $20 bill Bail set for people arrested at New Mexico compound Hillicon Valley: Omarosa drops bombshell claim about Trump, WikiLeaks | Dems turn up heat over fake FCC cyberattack | Uber hires ex-NSA official to improve security | FBI boosts cyber team Tesla creates committee to assess Musk proposal to go private Harley-Davidson CEO pushes back against Trump ‘misinformation’ Hill Pollster Average: What question should our pollsters answer? Live results: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut hold primaries On The Money: US farm export prices fall at steep rate | Dems say they will sue to keep Collins on ballot | Turkey threatens boycott of US electronics Pollster quiz: How common is “dating up?” What happened to the Tea Party? Overnight Energy: EPA questioned safety of rolling back fuel efficiency rule | Zinke blames ‘environmental terrorist groups’ for wildfires | Illinois sues Chicago Trump hotel for violating water rules Fox’s Tarlov: Trump allegedly using N-word is ‘baked in’ to perception of him One of two Nashville abortion clinics closes: report ACLU says feds seek to ‘trap’ migrants trying to become legal residents Fox News correspondent defers to NBC reporter at White House briefing Omarosa responds to Trump campaign: ‘I will not be silenced’ Our nation’s community health care centers need our support Former White House staffer: Nondisclosure agreements ‘snuck in’ with other employment forms Pentagon spokeswoman investigated for misusing staff: report Dems say they’ll sue to keep Collins on ballot EPA challenged Trump officials’ claim car efficiency rollback would save lives Hundreds gather in Yemen to mourn children killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrike Our communities can’t afford the Trump rollback of cleaner car standards Votes bought and sold: Are Americans beginning to see the consequences of the lies? Baltimore charges officer seen punching man in viral video Omarosa: Trump referred to Puerto Ricans with ‘derogatory terms many times’ Alabama high school to stop playing ‘Dixie’ during football games Gary Johnson launches New Mexico Senate bid Canadian corporate tax cuts show success of strong economic policy CVS launches program targeting expensive new drugs Danish government pushes back on Fox Business report ripping ‘socialist’ Denmark Bolton to meet with Russian counterpart in Switzerland next week Pollster: It is the job of the media, pollsters to point out bad polling Ex-candidate in Georgia arrested, charged with murdering campaign treasurer ‘Dog’ tweet just par for the course for this boorish president Grand jury report identifies hundreds of ‘predator priests’ in six Pa. Catholic dioceses White House: ‘Can’t guarantee’ no tape of Trump using N-word Advocates sue Trump officials to block Arkansas Medicaid work requirements GOP Florida House candidate drops out of race after lying about degree To win the AI race, we need more humans Poll: Less than half of female millennials identify as feminists Panelists Estuardo Rodriguez and Saagar Enjeti talk about the Omarosa Manigault-Newman’s new book Trump campaign hires Hulk Hogan’s lawyer for action against Omarosa: report White House: It’s ‘common’ for government employees to sign NDAs Pollsters: Turnout down in solidly red and blue states because people don’t think their votes will count Full interview: Alfredo Ortiz says Trump’s tax cuts have helped small businesses across the country Illinois sues Trump Chicago property for allegedly violating river protection rules NFL star tells league to ignore Trump: He’ll be ‘out of office in two years’ What the stolen SeaTac Airport plane really says about aviation security Omarosa claims Trump knew about hacked emails prior to WikiLeaks release First female infantry platoon leader takes the road less traveled Omarosa says Mueller’s team has interviewed her Police investigating after video shows man hopping zoo fence, spanking hippo Weinstein ordered to face sex trafficking lawsuit Suspect in London terror attack a British citizen who ‘came from another country originally’ Poll: Half of voters believe Mueller is conducting fair Russia probe Nebraska becomes first state to execute inmate using fentanyl Time to modernize banking rules to serve communities across America Poll: Majority says Trump has emboldened racists to speak out Media advocate: Trump’s anti-press rhetoric emboldens other countries  New York magazine publisher exploring options including possible sale: report Poll: 31 percent of voters like Trump as a person Apple argued building was worth $200 not $1B to lower tax bill GOP pollster: Lack of distribution in age range led to bad results in 2016 Southwest Airlines limiting emotional support animals to dogs and cats Full interview: Former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah James talks about the new Space Force Woman throws stuffed lips at Doug Jones, says he ‘can kiss my ass’ if he backs Kavanaugh Five startling claims from Omarosa Full interview: Media advocate Courtney Radsch on Trump’s threat to press Uber taps former NSA official to head security team GOP pollster: Trump dominates political rivals vying for media attention Hill.TV poll: Majority of Republicans say Trump best represents the values of the GOP It’s possible to protect national security without jeopardizing the economy GOP’s budget-busting policies are downright shameful Colorado school district adopting four-day week to cut costs Missouri Dems strip measure that welcomed anti-abortion candidates Police say bomb threat ended Indiana concert early: report Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid Omarosa furor What America’s Thinking: August 14, 2018 Google parent invests $375M in ObamaCare startup Oscar Poll shows Sen. Nelson in virtual dead heat against Gov. Scott among Latino voters Trump campaign pushes back on Omarosa claim that women had to ‘wear dresses and heels’ Massachusetts mayor boycotts Sam Adams after cofounder thanked Trump for tax cuts Nashville police investigating NYPD officer accused of breaking into home FBI rounds out cyber leadership with key appointments Michael Avenatti announces policy positions as he weighs 2020 bid House Dems press FCC chairman for answers on false cyberattack claim Europe a cautionary tale for privacy, not a guiding light Dem lawmaker labels Trump the ‘Grand Wizard of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave’ Buck Sexton: Another one bites the dust at the FBI Manafort defense rests without calling witnesses Dem strategist: Trump thinks of McCain as ‘he who should not be named’ Democrats should fully embrace their union roots Ex-Obama photographer posts photo of ‘real dog’ after Trump insults Omarosa Swalwell: I would have fired Strzok too Trump campaign files for arbitration against Omarosa over confidentiality breach Zinke blames ‘environmental terrorist groups’ for scale of California wildfires Safety advocates delaying an opportunity for safer roads Strzok thanks supporters as his GoFundMe page raises $250,000 in less than a day Roger Stone shares image of himself and Trump as ‘Space Force’ wearing swastikas Medicaid needs to be allowed to experiment with work requirements Former Air Force secretary: Trump’s proposed Space Force is a waste of resources Geraldo Rivera: Trump calling Omarosa a ‘dog’ is beneath the dignity of the White House Daily Caller reporter: Trump knew exactly what he was getting when he hired Omarosa US crop export prices fall at steepest rate since 2011 Why companies shouldn’t wait for regulation to step up their privacy practices 11-year-old hacked into a U.S. election website replica in just 10 minutes GOP senator: Republicans should not be ‘okay’ with Trump calling Omarosa a dog Brennan on Trump calling Omarosa a dog: You’ll never be a ‘good, decent, & honest person’ Oklahoma school district cancels classes, fearing protests over transgender student Trump aides fire back at Omarosa: She’s ‘obsessed’ with Trump N-word tape Business group leader: GOP-led states are ‘friendlier’ to business Penn Jillette: Trump said ‘racially insensitive things’ during ‘Apprentice’ tapings Democrats may lose millennials over fight with gig economy Scarborough likens Trump calling Omarosa a ‘dog’ to Nazis referring to ‘Jews as rats’ Omarosa: Trump calls Education chief ‘Ditzy’ DeVos Omarosa in book: Pence’s aides jokingly called him ‘president’ Omarosa is case of false friend dilemma with few legal options Stephen Miller’s uncle: ‘Dozens’ of family members told me to speak out against him Ex-Reagan official: If Mueller had nothing, Trump ‘would ignore him’ Voice of America: Correspondent detained in China Coulter: Trump should hire ‘smart people’ instead of Omarosa, family Congressional Black Caucus chair slams DNC superdelegate reforms Democrat Kim Schrier advances in Washington primary Job Creators Network chief: GOP tax bill gave small businesses ‘biggest relief’ in 41 years GOP Florida state House candidate admits to lying about degree, won’t drop out of race How a likely Kremlin pawn courted US conservatives John Legend pens op-ed calling for Louisiana to ‘strip white supremacy from its constitution’ Upset China to ‘assess the contents’ of US defense bill FDA approves ‘digital birth control’ under investigation over unwanted pregnancies The torture of not knowing: Truth and justice for American hostage Kayla Mueller Russia open to talks with US on strategic weapons Kudlow: Midterms will be report card on ‘very good times’ Colbert: Omarosa book ‘filled with shocking details that you already knew’ Trump may be the president to bring us truly ‘free’ trade — and a free market CNN’s Cuomo defends Antifa: Those who oppose hate ‘are on the side of right’ New Omarosa tape appears to show Trump staffers discussing N-word tape Manafort sought Kushner’s help to get banker position in Trump administration: report Turkey plans boycott of US electronics Vermont Democrat seeks to become first transgender governor in US A new law just built a bridge over America’s skills gap Pandemics have an edge in our most vulnerable countries — here’s how to fight back Poll: Two-thirds want Mueller to end Russia probe before midterms Florida schools must display ‘In God We Trust’ signs Trump calls Omarosa a ‘dog’ Rising: August 14, 2018 Omarosa book: Trump called Montenegro prime minister a ‘whiny punk b—-’ All 4 West Virginia Supreme Court justices impeached To restore peace in Gaza, Israel and international community must step up Turkish turmoil to send economic storm clouds over US soon Car slams into barriers at UK Parliament The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump’s GOP feuds dominate ahead of midterms Pelosi seizes on anti-corruption message against GOP Key races to watch as Minnesota, Wisconsin head to polls Dems ready to move past Michelle Obama’s ‘go high’ message Nevada rematch pits rural voters against a booming Las Vegas