The Hill Articles: August 28, 2018

McSally prevails in nasty Arizona GOP Senate primary Arizona Gov. Ducey to face Democratic educator in November Enquirer’s David Pecker leaves board of Canadian media company Ex-CIA House candidate accuses GOP super PAC of obtaining her security application Senate cuts work week short after nominations deal Sanders congratulates Gillum after Florida primary win Rep. Mast wins GOP nod after facing two primary challengers Former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala wins Democratic House primary in Florida Outsider wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor Sanders-backed Andrew Gillum wins major upset in Florida Dem gov primary Trump touts DeSantis win in Florida primary Sasse: McCain affectionally called me ‘stupid bastard’ on a ‘regular basis’ DHS condemns ‘violent extremism’ after emails link former official to white nationalists Former educator secures Democratic nod to challenge Curbelo in Florida White House supports ‘full accountability’ for Puerto Rico hurricane deaths Florida’s Darren Soto fends off Dem challenge from Alan Grayson Rick Scott set to face Bill Nelson in Florida’s high-stakes Senate race Florida governor’s race to pit Trump’s candidate vs. Sanders’s candidate White House confirms Brennan’s security clearance has been revoked Overnight Defense: Push to rename Senate building for McCain sparks GOP backlash | Pentagon has no plans to suspend future Korea war games | Mattis rejects plan to privatize Afghan War The Memo: Trump takes aim at tech giants Trump privately floated firing Sessions this month: report Parkland survivors head to the polls in Florida McConnell: Sessions should stay as attorney general Lanny Davis is more proof 2018 is year of lawyers living dangerously House Republicans say Ohr interview escalates surveillance concerns Overnight Health Care: South Dakota proposes Medicaid work requirements | Senate Republicans sign off on opioids package | GOP targets Manchin over Planned Parenthood Lanny Davis says he regrets ‘major mistake’ about Cohen and Trump Tower meeting Condoleezza Rice, Rob Portman to introduce Kavanaugh at confirmation hearing Sanctions are becoming a crutch for the US Schumer, Flake urge support for renaming Senate building after McCain Live results: Arizona and Florida hold primaries Astronaut candidate resigns from NASA program for first time since 1968 Germany considering emergency assistance to Turkey in wake of US sanctions: report Next frontier of Russian meddling: energy intimidation On The Money: Trump accuses Silicon Valley of political bias | Senate confirms Fed vice chair | Mexico trade deal could give Dems upper hand Dems press DeVos against arming teachers Mexico’s foreign affairs secretary pushes back on Trump: ‘We will never pay for a wall’ Duncan Hunter on campaign funds indictment: ‘Leave my wife out of it’ Democratic New Jersey councilman endorses GOP candidate over embattled Menendez Opioids do discriminate — help women avoid dangers of opioid addiction Overnight Energy: EPA asks justices not to take up case on Obama rule | Wheeler says new coal plan will ‘level the playing field’ | Pentagon warns against proposal on science transparency PolitiFact hits Limbaugh for claim Jacksonville shooter was part of Trump ‘resistance’ Hillicon Valley: Trump’s new attack on Silicon Valley | Instagram adds tools to fight ‘fake news’ | Scalise warns against violent language on Twitter Why Democrats would be wise to compromise on CAFE standards  Puerto Rico officially updates Hurricane Maria death toll to 2,975 Hillary Clinton goes on tweetstorm over family separations Trump warned evangelical leaders of ‘violence’ if GOP loses midterms: report Russian oligarch, Justice Department and a clear case of collusion House farm bill: The latest assault on disability rights Trump falsely claims he got rid of law banning churches from endorsing candidates: report Shep Smith: ‘Fake news’ seems good for Trump, real news is ‘unpleasant’ Pentagon warns against EPA’s science proposal Myanmar leader quiet on UN genocide report in first public appearance since its release Pence: In a ‘more respectful time,’ Kavanaugh would be overwhelmingly confirmed There’s a boost in black turnout, especially among black women voters Trump broadens attack on Silicon Valley companies Senate confirms Columbia University professor to be Fed vice chairman California to become first state to eliminate bail for suspects awaiting trial Utah man threatened to commit mass school shooting with 3D-printed gun: police Jimmy Carter: Talking about impeaching Trump is ‘wrong thing for Democrats to do’ California gov candidate backs universal healthcare for undocumented immigrants GOP senator wary of renaming building for McCain White ex-cop convicted in shooting death of unarmed black teen Rolling back energy regulations will not work any wonders for America White House nixes second spending clawback attempt The art of America’s revolutionary diplomacy Historian: Trump comparisons aren’t fair to Nixon Abby Huntsman officially joins ‘The View,’ releases new cast photo Vermont state legislator points to ‘dangerous’ political discourse in withdrawing candidacy Trump gives ‘red card’ to reporters during meeting with FIFA head Graham: McCain told me to help Trump, but not get sucked into ‘bull—-‘ American Democrats: Not capitalists, not socialists Rand Paul endorses Gary Johnson’s Senate bid Manafort tries to move second trial out of DC Poll: Scott Walker trails Democratic challenger by 2 points Gay GOP official under fire for linking LGBTQ suicide rates to number of sex partners Dem pollster: It would take a perfect storm for O’Rourke to unseat Cruz Workers are ready to choose a better America by joining unions Trudeau asks Canadian government to study full ban on handguns and assault weapons Graham salutes ‘maverick’ McCain in emotional floor speech The danger of troubled presidents and foreign distractions Manafort’s onetime banker robbed overnight: report Dem pollster: Voters want a check on Trump despite stronger approval rating Trump supporters whose Russia shirts went viral: ‘We’re not traitors’ Renaming Senate office building after McCain sparks GOP backlash GOP pollster: National attention could hurt Beto O’Rourke in Texas Senate race Trump Jr. revives feud with Chelsea Handler: ‘Stay away from politics’ Mueller asked witnesses about Cohen involvement in Trump campaign E-cigarette tariffs are a threat to public health Congress must act on tax reform 2.0 Dem pollster: Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing may not hold same weight as Gorsuch’s Jimmy Carter: Trump statement on McCain was ‘at the best, adequate’ DOJ: Swiss bank to pay $60M under agreement in tax-evasion case Attorney in drug case tried to cite Trump’s criticism of witnesses who flip Ariz. officials knew of issues with voting machines a day before Tuesday’s primary Florida AG Pam Bondi co-hosts Fox News show three days in a row EPA head: New coal plant plan will ‘level the playing field’ Instagram rolls out new measures to combat ‘fake news’ Fox News ratings beat MSNBC, CNN for 200th consecutive month Markets relieved there may be light at the end of the NAFTA tunnel Breaking with Trump, UK’s May endorses South African land reform GOP pollster: Kavanuagh’s hearing will benefit Republicans regardless of the outcome Details finalized for public to pay respects to McCain at Capitol Krystal Ball: Please do not say Trump made ‘deal’ on NAFTA Scalise warns against violent rhetoric on Twitter: ‘I’m all too familiar’ with the consequences GOP governor compares Dems to ‘dogs’: They’re ‘really nice’ one-on-one but ‘dangerous’ in a pack Poll: More than half of Americans can’t name a single Supreme Court justice Mattis rejects plan to privatize military effort in Afghanistan Trump’s South Africa tweet is false, counterproductive and dangerous Hill.TV poll: 48 percent of voters say Kavanaugh vote should move forward despite Manafort, Cohen news Flake: ‘I hope’ McSally wins bid to succeed me Owner of 3D-printed guns company says he’s selling instructions despite court order CDC: 2017 set record for STD cases Trump invoked Pearl Harbor during tense meeting with Japanese prime minister: report A robot bartender is just the start — and really isn’t a bad thing Transgender Vt. governor hopeful partly blames Trump administration for death threats What America’s Thinking: August 28, 2018 Bernie Sanders asks Amazon employees to detail their working conditions Judge delays opening statements in second Manafort trial by one week British intel agencies brushed off Nunes attempt to investigate Steele dossier: reports Hurricane Maria caused estimated 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico: study Even the president has a constitutional right to free speech The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump accuses Google of rigging search results against him Poll: Fewer voters say Trump’s first term will end with impeachment Interior staffer who oversaw push to shrink national monuments to work for BP: report Consumer confidence reaches highest level since October 2000 Mattis: ‘No plans at this time to suspend’ Korea war games As Vogue feature story publishes, Avenatti calls on press to ‘stop calling me a celebrity’ FBI to talk to Maxine Waters’s opponent about posting of fake refugee resettlement letter EPA asks Supreme Court not to take up case on planet-warming chemicals South Africa’s ruling party moves to debate land seizures amid Trump scrutiny Mnuchin defends ‘phenomenal’ Powell after Trump criticism Attorney: Accused Russian agent and GOP operative had genuine romance Cynthia Nixon battles with Cuomo over temperature setting during debate: report If you care about your wallet, you should fear Judge Kavanaugh Krystal Ball: Female candidates refuse to succumb to public shaming efforts Kudlow: Trump administration ‘taking a look’ at regulating Google Washington to finally focus on threat to supply-chain risk management South Dakota asks Trump administration to approve Medicaid work requirements for parents, caretakers Brennan ‘still uncertain’ if he has security clearance Texas nurse under investigation after posting on anti-vaccination page States ask Supreme Court to limit LGBTQ workplace protections Government survey overcounted number of school shootings: report Michael Steele: John McCain was no ordinary warrior Google responds to Trump: Denies favoring ideologies in search results Dem strategist: NC court’s gerrymandering decision will force politicians to work harder Jimmy Carter: Trump ‘very careless with the truth’ Beto O’Rourke to appear on ‘Ellen’ next week McConnell forming ‘gang’ to determine how Senate honors McCain CBS hit with shareholder class-action suit amid allegations against CEO Moonves China’s wealth lures nations to shun Taiwan, ignore persecutions Officer who fatally shot unarmed black man teaching others how to ‘survive such events’ Japan labels North Korea a threat in annual defense review Following trade deal, Mexican president defends 2016 Trump visit Russia to hold largest war games since 1981 NFL star: Speaking at McCain funeral will be ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’ GOP strategist: O’Rourke should use NFL anthem issue to appeal to growing minority population in Texas Georgia sheriff arrests ex-deputy who wants to unseat him Trump cannot be ‘King of Debt’ when it comes to government Missouri becomes first state to ban meat-substitute makers from using word ‘meat’ Toddler dies after ICE detainment, lawyer alleges substandard care Wall Street Journal: New Trump-Mexico trade deal ‘worse in many ways’ than NAFTA US argues at International Court of Justice that Iran sanctions are legal French environment minister unexpectedly resigns during live radio interview NFL player helps deliver meals to first responders of Florida mass shooting Police investigation clears officers in beating of Arizona man Biographer: Pence thinks God ‘calling him’ to be president Jacksonville shooting suspect was hospitalized in psychiatric facilities: report Why black women are ghosting the Democratic Party Hatch on White House delaying McCain statement: ‘That should not have happened’ Lindsey Graham reveals last words John McCain spoke to him White defendant in Tenn. allegedly wrote letter from jail saying he burned black man alive DNC chairman: Superdelegates ‘never decided who won the nomination’ LBJ Foundation CEO: Book on Trump would be called ‘Unpresidented’ Botched fossil fuel contribution ban will cost DNC Graham: Trump, Sessions relationship is ‘beyond repair’ Moving think tanks beyond the Beltway Poll: 44 percent say they want Congress to start impeachment proceedings against Trump US should sanction Iran’s brutal Basij commander Scarborough: McCain was ‘laughing at the gates of St. Peter’ after Trump statement honoring him Majority believes Cohen claim that Trump ordered him to make hush payments: poll Michael Cohen’s attorney admits to being CNN source; network stands by report Latest polls show Dems winning, but don’t take it for granted Rising: August 28, 2018 Louis CK performs comedy set for first time since admitting to sexual misconduct Former aide: McCain probably would’ve wanted a Latina woman to succeed him Pro-Trump pastor: We support his policies but not extramarital affairs Trump: Google suppressing conservative voices, hiding ‘good’ news and information Why would Michael Cohen refuse a pardon? There’s precedent The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate battlefield grows with 70 days until midterms McCain’s death marks decline of Trump’s GOP Senate critics Timing of Trump’s Mexico trade deal gives Democrats an advantage Republicans ready to grill Bruce Ohr as Trump-DOJ feud escalates Key races to watch as Florida, Arizona head to polls States consider investigations into Catholic Church abuse