The Hill Articles: July 31, 2018

Trump to visit Ohio to campaign in special House election Michigan Supreme Court rules that redistricting proposal can appear on ballot CNN’s Acosta: I’m worried Trump’s rhetoric toward media ‘will result in somebody getting hurt’ Trump shares son’s tweet backing supporters chanting ‘CNN sucks’ Donors raises more than $60K online to pay for gay valedictorian to go to college Retired judges protesting DOJ’s involvement in deportation case Co-sponsor pulls support for Seattle stadium funding, cites housing crisis Trump has no plans to endorse in Tennessee GOP governor’s race: report Senators introduce legislation to bolster election infrastructure Trump says ‘polls are fake’ before bragging about poll showing his popularity Sanders to stump for progressive El-Sayed ahead of Michigan gubernatorial primary Trump claims picture ID is required to buy groceries Overnight Defense: North Korea reportedly building new missiles | Pentagon pushing ahead on creating space force | Turkey vows to retaliate against US sanctions Poll: Majority of Americans say FBI showed bias in Trump, Clinton probes Trump touts DeSantis in Florida Republicans happy to let Treasury pursue $100 billion tax cut Trump rally attendee holds up sign linked to conspiracy theory Watch Live: President Trump speaks at rally in Florida Mueller transfers foreign agent inquiries to New York prosecutors: report Trump mulling tariff hike on $200B in Chinese imports: report Dozens injured after passenger plane crashes in Mexico Panel: Amber Smith and Maggie Thompson discuss more Trump tax cuts and 3D printing guns Hillicon Valley: Facebook reveals influence campaign ahead of midterms | Dems quickly suspect Russia | Pence voices support for intel community | Dems push for review of facial recognition tech | DHS center to protect critical infrastructure On The Money: Trump waves off political risk from shutdown | Senate GOP, Dems get deal on major spending bill | Regulator to offer banking charters to financial tech firms | What to know from day one of Manafort trial Accused Russian agent, GOP operative carried out nearly $300K in suspicious transactions: report Poll: Some Republicans find Russian help in midterms ‘appropriate’ Senators restart talks to fix family separations New EPA chief faces first test on Capitol Hill A single courageous senator can derail the Trump administration Judge temporarily blocks release of 3D gun plans Overnight Health Care: Trump health official warned against family separations | Study ignites debate over cost of ‘Medicare for All’ | Individual market enrollment drops as premiums rise Overnight Energy: New EPA chief faces test before Congress | Trump officials tout progress on air quality | Dem bill would force watchdog to keep investigating Pruitt America must get serious about nuclear energy and national security California lawmaker: Migrant detention facility ‘well kept, very clean’ Michelle Obama: ‘So proud’ of LeBron James using his ‘platform for good’ Prosecution says Manafort opened more than 30 bank accounts overseas North Korea handed over only one dog tag with 55 boxes of US remains: report Dems suspect Russia in new Facebook influence operation Trump supporters shout ‘you’re a liar’ at CNN’s Jim Acosta at Florida rally EU engaged in antitrust gerrymandering against Google Hawaiian state lawmaker blasts company for trying to restrict use of ‘aloha’ Manafort trial day one: ‘Gates had his hand in the cookie jar’ Pence calls out Russia for 2016 meddling, backs ‘unambiguous’ intel assessment Nielsen responds to new Facebook election report: ‘This threat is very real’ Pollster: Ride-share polling proof it’s ’privileged’ way to travel Dem lawmaker to lead vigil in New York park following anti-immigrant rally Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on workforce development Cuomo leads Nixon 2-to-1 in first poll of likely NY Dem primary voters Alabama sheriff who pocketed $750k selling $740k beach house GOP senator blocks bill that would ban release of 3D gun blueprints Dem poll finds slim GOP lead in SD governor race Hannity: I ‘kind of enjoy’ that nobody knows how much access I have to Trump New York state shuts down boy’s lemonade stand, citing need for permit It’s time for people with disabilities to get paid their fair share GOP pollster: ‘Fool’s gold’ for Dems to think Walker is doomed in Wisconsin Trump EPA touts air quality improvements GOP senator downplays prospect of shutdown A historical case for Justice Kavanaugh Russian journalists killed in Central African Republic while investigating mercenary group The promise of government of, by, and for the people Fox’s ‘Hannity’ is most-watched cable program in July Dem pollster: Despite concerns over FISA warrant against Page, voters want Russia probe resolved GOP pollster: Dems’ focus on Russia probe could help Republicans in midterms Tanking America’s manufacturing legacy Organizations sue FEMA over information tied to Hurricane Maria Democratic senator to Trump officials: ‘Raise your hand’ if immigration policies a success Senate GOP, Dems reach deal to move major domestic spending bill Wyden accuses Putin of seeking to exploit US divisions after Facebook revelations Bank regulator will now offer national approvals to financial tech firms ‘Cuomo Prime Time’ top-rated CNN program in July Prosecutors decline to pursue sexual assault charges against Moonves: report Schumer asks national archivist for sensitive Kavanaugh records HUD implements nationwide smoking ban in public housing Dem senator requests more info from TSA on ‘Quiet Skies’ monitoring program Dem lawmakers, activists get #PayBlackWomen trending Judge denies Cohen request for gag order on Avenatti Yes, things can get worse — especially with Justice Kavanaugh Vanderbilt investigating racist email sent to students, faculty Lindsey Graham calls on Trump to ‘up his game’ on immigration Dem pollster: ‘Trump trend from 2016’ might not help GOP candidates in key Midwest states NFL player takes aim at Jerry Jones’s ‘old plantation mentality’ Trump health official says he warned against separating children Florida auto shop where immigrant girl hid after escaping detention facility receives death threats Idaho starts ticketing drivers for moving too slow in passing lane Dem pollster: Democrats have strong prospects in gubernatorial races New study ignites debate over cost of ‘Medicare for all’ Congress should set the floor on paid leave Dem-aligned group targets displaced Puerto Rican voters ahead of midterms Manhattan DA announces end of ‘needless criminalization of pot smoking’ This is the meaningful, effective prison reform the US badly needs Connecticut official protesting Trump takes a knee during Pledge of Allegiance Turkey threatens to retaliate against any US sanctions over detained pastor Full interview: American Bureau Federation’s Dale Moore discusses new federal subsidies to farmers Trump on shutdown threat: ‘I don’t care what the political ramifications are’ Top Intel Dem says new Facebook finding ‘further evidence’ of Russian meddling Senate Dems introduce bill to block release of 3D printed gun blueprints Schiff: New Facebook influence campaign bears hallmarks of 2016 Russian election activity Manafort in court on first day of criminal trial Trump’s workforce development plan is missing a critical component Election analyst: Donnelly, Heitkamp most endangered Senate Dems Election analyst: Trump is a challenge for GOP Senate Dems request all of Kavanaugh’s White House documents Senate Dem bill would add questions on sexual orientation, gender identity to census Brennan: Haven’t heard from White House since they threatened to revoke security clearance BBC, Fox News, PBS ranked as TV’s most trusted news brands Senate extends flood insurance program hours before deadline What America’s Thinking: July 31, 2018 The Trump administration stands up for health-care workers and Medicaid recipients The Hill’s 12:30 Report Buck Wild: Trump’s government shutdown is ‘not the terrifying dystopia’ that some media outlets make it out to be Pelosi: Growing up with brothers prepared me for the male majority House Trump asks chief of staff Kelly to stay through 2020 Full interview: Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter talks about both parties’ mid-term advantages DOJ, Labor Dept to target employers that ‘discriminate’ against Americans by hiring foreign workers Trump is right to defend America’s farmers from Chinese hegemony Facebook reveals evidence to Congress of new disinformation campaign ahead of midterm elections Nancy Pelosi speaks out on female representation, leadership and advice to young people Trump’s ‘Make Our Farmers Great Again’ hat sells out ICE official compares detention centers to ‘summer camp’ GOP rep says Trump ‘posturing’ in government shutdown threat McCarthy wants Twitter to ban candidate for offensive remarks about Melania Trump Ex-Trump aide Marc Short predicts December ‘showdown’ over wall funding Companies could have paid workers more if they diverted stock buybacks: report Pelosi blasts Trump administration: Allowing 3D printed guns is a ‘death warrant’ We need to cut carbon emissions without killing economic growth Manafort drops civil suit against Mueller as trial begins EPA announces largest voluntary recall of trucks over faulty emissions controls The Freedom of Information Act at 52: New challenges to the people’s right to know The tech revolution hasn’t revolutionized economic growth Individual market enrollment dropping amid premium increases Dems demand GAO review of facial recognition technology for law enforcement use Perry: US to become net energy exporter within 18 months Top Senate Dem calls on DHS secretary to resign over family separations Ex-Trump Organization exec: ‘Impossible’ Trump didn’t know about Trump Tower meeting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slams NFL owners: Anthem policy the ‘opposite of patriotism’ Is Trump colluding with Democrats? EBay pulls listing for piece of Trump star on Walk of Fame Farm Bureau leader warns farms could be lost in trade war Appeals court rules Manafort must remain jailed ahead of DC trial The trade war to end all trade wars will end in economic carnage Lou Dobbs: Mueller is on a ‘jihad’ against Trump Farm Bureau: Farmers want trade restored instead of aid package Treasury highlights ways to bolster financial tech companies Steyer plans $110M campaign to shape Dem agenda: report Paul Manafort gambles against all odds at trial Pelosi offers advice to young people: ‘Be yourself’ Conway: Manafort trial has ‘nothing to do with’ Trump campaign Amid reported missile activity, Korean officials discuss lowering military activity Franken: I miss being a senator, haven’t ruled out running for office again Pompeo warns against Pakistan bailout to pay off Chinese lenders New Zealand introduces paid leave for domestic violence victims Poll: Majority backs ObamaCare, disapprove of Trump on health care Wall Street Journal blasts Trump in scathing editorial over shutdown threats Senators from both parties call for probe of immigrant abuse allegations New Homeland Security unit will battle threats to critical U.S. assets Ex-FBI chief of staff: Collusion is ‘absolutely a crime’ Colbert targets CBS boss on harassment claims: ‘Accountability is meaningless unless it’s for everybody’ America’s greatest foe isn’t China or Russia — it’s debt Analysis: Media workforce down 23 percent in last decade Trump privately agrees with putting off border wall fight, despite public threats Thousands have already downloaded plans for 3D printed guns Let’s honor public service Iran says ‘definitely not’ on Trump meeting US on track to borrow most money since 2008 financial crisis: report Judge rules Trump administration must stop giving psychotropic drugs to migrant children without permission Trump ‘looking into’ 3D plastic guns: ‘Doesn’t seem to make much sense’ Under Trump, a united conservative movement defeats leftist attacks US takes Russia’s side in World Trade Organization case against Ukraine: report Trump: ‘Collusion is not a crime, but that doesn’t matter’ JPMorgan CEO credits Trump tax cuts for boosting economy Congress needs to be smarter on Russia sanctions Pentagon not waiting for Congress to create space force: report Kim Kardashian: I have ‘nothing bad to say about’ Trump ICE agents claim Oregon mayor ‘created a zone of terror and lawlessness’ with protest order Sanders thanks Koch brothers for accidentally making argument for ‘Medicare for all’ Trump cites ‘record’ increase in Mexican murder rate in push for border security Fox News host: Trump wants the ‘best’ immigrants, not ‘some guy’s uncle from Zimbabwe’ US farmers shouldn’t be collateral damage in free-traders’ crusade Trump: ‘Globalist Koch brothers’ have become a ‘total joke in real Republican circles’ The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump stirs GOP midterm angst with talk of shutdown NATO needs to be fully financed and nimble going into the future Trump sides with conservatives on shutdown messaging The Memo: Trump is a risk to GOP in midterms Dems make big play for House in California Liberal Dems lay groundwork to push ‘Medicare for all’