The Hill Articles: August 20, 2018

Trump threatens ex-intel official’s clearance, citing comments on CNN Protesters topple Confederate monument on UNC campus Man wanted for threatening to shoot Trump spotted in Maryland Schumer: Share ‘confidential’ Kavanaugh documents with entire Senate Omarosa says she’ll speak out against Trump for duration of midterms Two men arrested for allegedly spying for Iran in US Hillicon Valley: Trump goes after Twitter, Facebook | House Dems call for Sinclair probe | Apple removes China gambling apps | Cryptocurrencies form self-regulatory group EPA head approves proposal reversing Obama-era Clean Power Plan David Hogg plans to run for Congress when he’s 25 15 senators miss votes despite McConnell’s criticism of absentees Second ex-Walker Cabinet member backs his Dem opponent in Wisconsin Overnight Defense: Pentagon says Trump canceled parade before cost briefing | Erik Prince renews push for contractors to run Afghan war | More officials join outcry over security clearances Paul seeks to cut off Planned Parenthood funds via massive spending bill Foreign Relations senators push back on WH aid cut On The Money: Trump ‘not thrilled’ at Fed chief’s interest rate hikes | Trump says no concessions on Turkey tariffs | Why time is running out for NAFTA talks Trump faces mounting legal pressure on three fronts Trump indicates he’s leaning against Mueller sit-down Clinton to headline trio of DNC fundraisers: report Ex-Trump lawyer warned for second time over excessive campaign contributions: report GOP candidate jokes: ‘The Russians are going to help me’ win in November Allegations of ‘Trump TV’ distract from real issues at Broadcasting Board of Governors Manafort jury finishes third day with no verdict Mulvaney asking Trump officials to help company under pressure due to tariffs Kevin Spacey movie grosses just $618 in opening weekend Trump says no concessions on Turkey tariffs Overnight Energy: What to know about Trump’s new coal power plan | Trump team reverses on selling public lands | Walmart joins retailers banning chemical in paint thinners Judge orders Michigan official to face manslaughter trial over Flint deaths NY Times reporter shares voicemail from man threatening him with AK-47 As Cuba proposes new constitution, government must support economy Overnight Health Care: Azar defends approach on drug rebates | Trump presses Senate to act quickly on opioid crisis | Kentucky governor’s Medicaid lawsuit tossed Trump: It’s ‘dangerous’ when Facebook and Twitter self-regulate content Collins, seen as possible swing vote, set to meet with Kavanaugh There’s a lack of US leadership on breastfeeding Automakers unite against proposed Trump tariffs Trump rattled by White House counsel’s cooperation with Mueller: report Krystal Ball: GOP tax cut is ‘opiate of the massively privileged’ US serviceman dies in Iraq helicopter crash Falwell Jr. killed student newspaper articles critical of Trump: report Dem senator introduces proposal to rein in Trump on security clearances Weinstein lawyer: Asia Argento’s reported settlement with accuser shows ‘stunning level of hypocrisy’ Trump officials reverse course on selling public lands Five things to know about Trump’s new coal power plan Court rules man in ICE custody for nearly two years is US citizen: report DC Council blasts Mulvaney for claiming they inflated cost of military parade Cryptocurrency exchanges form self-regulatory group House Dem wants probe of White House call to FCC chair over Sinclair-Tribune merger Melania Trump set for solo tour in Africa Trump ‘not thrilled’ at Fed chief’s interest rate hikes Dem pollster: Trump’s Supreme Court pick part of a larger strategy of ignoring women’s opinions Poll finds Libertarian Senate candidate running ahead of GOP in New Mexico Schumer blasts Trump over security clearances: This happens in dictatorships Pruitt made one phone call to White House using $43K soundproof booth Political consultant: Twitter CEO may be ‘last honest person’ on platform bias Erik Prince hopeful Bolton more open to contractors for Afghan war Trump repeatedly praises ‘CBC’ at event honoring Customs and Border Protection Trump lauds ICE at White House event It’s high time for a discussion on infrastructure Florida candidate says Wells Fargo terminated her campaign account over medical marijuana GoFundMe raises thousands so family of transgender student can leave town after online threats Pollsters: Trump and GOP are losing young, female voters permanently Easing the burden on America’s farmers Nordic nations are not socialist; they’re free-trade lovers Former ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross hired by Dan Abrams’s Law & Crime Network Dem pollster: Mueller will pay attention to stories about Trump in tell-all books Giuliani calls Brennan a ‘blowhard’ for threat to sue over security clearances Cárdenas starts legal defense fund for sex abuse lawsuit Women from parts of the U.S. with prevalent ‘sexist’ beliefs make less money: study Trump calls for public officials to praise ICE, Border Patrol agents With lives at stake, Congress must start acting on health care Top GOP lawmaker: Tax cuts will lower projected deficit House Dems call for records on Bolton’s ties to alleged Russian agent An SEC proposal to increase customer protections C-SPAN forced into 7-second delay after caller’s racist tirade against Obama Belarusian escort says she gave tapes on Russia’s election interference to Putin-linked oligarch Top lobbying groups urge Senate to oppose parts of House-passed opioids bill Miami Herald endorses House candidate who claims aliens took her aboard a spaceship Reverse Robin Hood retirement system needs a reboot Pollster: Trump calling Omarosa a ‘dog’ will not impact voters Chelsea Clinton: Politics a ‘definite maybe’ in the future Ex-GOP communications director: Demonizing ICE is ‘unfair’  Sharpton misspells ‘respect’ while quoting Aretha Franklin to Trump Most in new poll say Trump doesn’t hire ‘best people’ Frontier suspends pilot who allegedly threatened violence against transgender girl Why the United States will beat China in the new moon race Watch live: Trump participates in the ‘Salute to the Heroes of ICE’ Senate GOP targets musicians Ben Folds, Jason Isbell as ‘unhinged left’ ahead of rally for Dem candidate Sanders hits ‘Medicare for all’ fact checks as ‘riddled with errors’ First-ever male NFL cheerleader makes debut You pick: What question of the week should our pollsters answer? GOP lawmakers raise concerns over research grants to colleges with Confucius Institutes Education Dept. dismissing complaints from transgender students about bathroom access: report Trump presses Senate on opioid crisis: ‘No more delay!’ Trump criticized Powell, Fed rate hikes at GOP fundraiser: reports Paid family leave could give new parents a much-needed lifeline Partnerships & Progress: Driving Climate Solutions Scientist advocacy group blasts Trump for ‘abysmal’ record on science policy Trump tweets raise questions about why Manafort jury isn’t sequestered Biden endorses first Latina attorney general candidate in Arizona Judge dismisses Bevin lawsuit against Kentucky Medicaid activists Women more likely to believe Omarosa than men, says Hill.TV poll Pentagon: Trump canceled military parade before being briefed on cost NYT obtains lobbying emails Cuomo fought to keep secret To save America, we must examine our values Civil rights groups sue Arizona election official over voter registrations What crime did Manafort allegedly commit? What America’s Thinking: August 20, 2018 How can Dems ensure a blue wave? The answer is in their name Trump’s choice for science adviser should be confirmed American consumers feel better than ever thanks to the tax cuts EU considers fining tech companies for extremist content Ex-CIA director ‘would consider it an honor’ if Trump revoked security clearance Conservative commentator: Trump administration ‘can’t keep gaslighting people’ Kavanaugh sought to ask explicit questions about Clinton’s relations with Lewinsky Va. governor calls special session to redraw districts California Dem says he’ll consider potential White House run after midterms Baltimore bishop: Ben Carson ‘no longer the hero he once was’ Stormy Daniels says she gets regular death threats The stories, and the men, behind Turkey’s downward spiral Walmart becomes latest retailer to ban chemicals found in paint strippers UN official: Trump’s rhetoric could stifle journalists in other countries Shipping giant warns Trump tariffs ‘could easily’ end up hurting US the most GOP super PAC seizes on Ellison abuse allegations in ads targeting Dems Catholic advocacy group to protest Trump tax law at Mar-a-Lago Policy expert: Erdoğan wants to ramp up anti-American sentiment to distract Turkish public Cuomo throws support behind superdelegate reform ‘Wall Street Journal’ DC bureau chief: Trump’s need to punch back undercuts his success Iran-North Korea meeting — A message for the US? Carlson says she never bullied Miss America MTV launches initiative to get young people to register to vote Trump says DOJ official should be fired over role in Russia probe Video shows Dem lawmaker joking about Trump drowning Activists demand footage after Chicago police claim teen killed himself after chase Sacha Baron Cohen asks Howard Dean to comment on Hillary Clinton’s gender NY Times report — McGahn cooperating with Mueller — a false alarm Trump dares Brennan to sue over clearances Beto O’Rourke skateboards through Whataburger parking lot Poll: 4 in 10 New Hampshire Republicans want Trump challenged in 2020 Manafort jury begins third day of deliberations Attention Walmart shoppers: Superstore’s approach to groceries a game-changer President’s decision to revoke Brennan’s security clearance takes the US down a dangerous path John Oliver: Trump confused by ‘basic things in economics Bush attorney general defends Mueller as ‘man of integrity’ after Trump attacks Kevin McCarthy: Midterm elections ‘won’t be a wave’ for Democrats Only courts can rein in ‘King Rosenstein’ Ex-CIA spokesman: Brennan has a right to be publicly critical of Trump Poll: Majority of Americans favor diplomacy over sanctions against Russia Rising: August 20, 2018 Melania Trump on cyberbullying: ‘Children’ know more about social media than ‘most adults’ Survey: Most economists think Trump tariffs will hurt economy Let’s not panic over China’s military might … just yet Ex-CIA spokesman: Trump could set precedent by revoking security clearances Bolton, Netanyahu huddle on Iran Kremlin: Putin hopes for better US ties despite sanctions CNN anchor mocks Giuliani: ‘The sky is not blue. Water isn’t wet. And truth is not truth’ Larry Nassar removed from prison after allegedly being assaulted: report Booming economy, kept promises, making America great — again China moves to keep buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions: report Apple removes illegal gambling apps in China amid criticism: report John Oliver mocks Giuliani ‘truth isn’t truth’ remark: ‘Don’t worry Donald, prison isn’t prison’ Giuliani on ‘truth isn’t truth’ remark: It’s about ‘he said, she said,’ not ‘moral theology’ The White House is working to undermine the Endangered Species Act — here’s how Avenatti: Trump doesn’t want to debate me because he’s not intelligent enough Poll: Dems lead among white women in battleground districts Pope condemns ‘atrocities’ outlined in Pennsylvania sex abuse report Combative ex-spy chiefs cause permanent damage in anti-Trump crusade Space: The next battlefield? US-Russia cooperation could ensure safer repatriation of Syrian refugees More former national security officials join outcry over security clearances Trump rips Mueller’s team: ‘They are a national disgrace’ Australian prime minister abandons climate change targets Bannon: GOP would lose House control if elections were held today Paul Manafort never believed the rules applied to him; I know — I worked with him for a decade Shots fired outside US Embassy in Turkey Ex-GOP governor tells toy it can buy a semi-automatic weapon for ‘ethnic cleansing’ To save asylum seekers we must save our immigration courts The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump showcases ICE ahead of midterm elections This week: Senate tries to avoid landmines on massive spending bill Juan Williams: Trump weaves web of corruption Primary challenge to Trump? It could help him in 2020