The Hill Articles: October 1, 2018

Flake: I sometimes feel like I’m ‘without a party’ Trump administration begins denying visas to some same-sex partners of foreign diplomats: report Graham attacks NBC as ‘co-conspirator in the destruction of Kavanaugh’ Alex Trebek hosts gubernatorial debate in Pennsylvania Trump administration denied it has ‘secret’ committee seeking negative information on marijuana: report Kavanaugh won’t return to teach at Harvard Law School next semester Beto O’Rourke apologizes for 1991 college review discussing actresses’ breasts and buttocks Republicans bet more on stocks after Trump win: analysis Booker to headline Hollywood fundraiser: report Trump Jr. slams Alyssa Milano over Kanye: She’s a ‘white liberal’ bullying a ‘black free-thinker’ Manchin leads in West Virginia despite high Trump approval: poll Kavanaugh questioned by police after 1985 fight in college bar: report Trump attacks potential 2020 Democratic challengers at rally Global opinion of US sinks further under Trump: survey Hillicon Valley: DOJ sues California over state net neutrality law | Elon Musk to step down as Tesla chair after SEC settlement | Instagram gets new chief | Congress falls flat on election security Nelson expected to get a boost from Gillum in toughest reelection in years Feinstein hits back at GOP: I didn’t leak Ford letter Ex-Kavanaugh classmate wants FBI to examine texts related to Ramirez allegations: report Congress allows farm bill to lapse before reauthorization deadline Overnight Health Care — Presented By National Partnership for Women & Families — Trump says rules on pre-existing conditions are ‘safe’ | Top official downplays ‘public charge’ proposal | Pfizer CEO to step down Trump’s approval rating holds steady at 46 percent: poll On The Money: US, Canada strike NAFTA deal | Trump takes victory lap, but Congress must weigh in | Five things to know about the deal | Consumer official regrets writings on racism | New IRS chief sworn in Hispanic Dems want answers on detention of immigrant minors Overnight Energy — Presented by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance — Trump targets EPA mercury rule | Supreme Court appears divided on frog case | Wheeler defends EPA rollbacks Overnight Defense: Mattis trip to China canceled as relations grow colder | US praises Macedonia’s NATO vote | What Dems want on defense if they retake Congress FBI’s Kavanaugh scope widens as GOP seeks votes FBI’s 37 secret pages of memos about Russia, Clintons and Uranium One GOP sets 2020 Charlotte convention for late August Watch Live: Trump holds rally in Tennessee Bat startles reporter at Trump rally Ex-Kavanaugh classmates claim he did not drink excessively Manafort meets with Mueller team: report Katy Tur defends ‘a few misplaced words’ by Blumenthal about Vietnam service Protecting online privacy is a nonpartisan no-brainer Instagram names new chief after founders depart Poll: Majority opposes Trump firing Rosenstein Five things to know about Trump’s new NAFTA California governor signs criminal justice reforms Poll: McCaskill running dead even against challenger in Missouri Senate race Internal poll shows Coffman in dead heat with Democratic challenger Hate the news? Blame TV LA airport allowing passengers to carry marijuana McConnell: Senate will hold Kavanaugh vote ‘this week’ Lawyer for ex-Kavanaugh classmate confirms FBI interview Dems lead by 9 points in House generic ballot: poll FCC chair cheers on DOJ lawsuit against Calif. net neutrality law New IRS chief sworn in Schumer: FBI should brief Senate before final Kavanaugh vote Live every week like it’s Shark Week Almost 1,300 Missouri sex offenders’ locations are unknown to authorities: report Trump must avoid Obama mistake with bailout of energy companies Supreme Court rejects industry’s plea to hear Grand Canyon uranium mining case Mattis: Training has begun for joint US-Turkish patrols in Syrian city Pfizer CEO to step down at end of year Conservative analyst says mainstream reporters were biased against Kavanaugh during hearings Eric Reid ‘considering other ways of protesting’ during football games Poll: More Americans believe Christine Blasey Ford than Brett Kavanaugh Ex-colleague blasts outside counsel’s Kavanaugh memo as ‘disingenuous’ Google updates EU on changes to shopping tool Consumer bureau official says he regrets blog posts dismissing racism Stephen Colbert to release children’s book mocking Trump while supporting hurricane relief Kanye wants to bring Kaepernick ‘to the White House’ to get him and Trump ‘on the same page’ ‘Crony-ing’ over spilled milk Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army medic for live-saving efforts in Afghanistan Art collective thanks Christine Blasey Ford with projection on NY Supreme Court Distrust of media reflects larger loss of trust in institutions, says pollster More Americans oppose Kavanaugh nomination amid partisan rancor: poll Musk, Tesla no longer the darlings they once were Jenkins resigns from House, is sworn in on W.Va. Supreme Court Flake: Kavanaugh investigation ‘no good’ if it ‘just gives us more cover’ Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to starting Arizona wildfire during baby’s gender reveal Attorney: Ellison abuse allegations are unsubstantiated Political scientist compares ISIS social media strategy to Taylor Swift’s Big oil backs new NAFTA deal GOP views media as a ‘common enemy,’ says conservative analyst Sesame — a hidden danger prompts urgent need for US labeling Comey rejects request for closed-door interview with House Republicans Megyn Kelly, Avenatti trade blows over Kavanaugh accuser White House authorizes FBI to expand Kavanaugh investigation: report Partisanship steers public opinion on Kavanaugh more than gender, says pollster Trump’s ‘America First’ policy scores a big win with new NAFTA deal Voters strongly support FBI investigation of sexual assault charges against Kavanaugh Obama announces endorsement for Ocasio-Cortez Democrats: FBI must investigate Swetnick’s allegation against Kavanaugh Trump ‘surprised’ by Kavanaugh’s talk about beer at Senate hearing America needs a strong Air Force New York police sergeant claims he didn’t get promoted due to support of Kaepernick ACLU’s $1M in anti-Kavanaugh ads won’t target Flake, Collins Rolling back motor vehicle emissions standards: Reagan’s mistake will torpedo the Trump proposal Illinois superintendent becomes police officer so she can carry a gun in her school Trump to press: ‘I consider you a part of the Democrat Party’ Top Trump immigration official downplays impact of ‘public charge’ proposal California’s energy policies drive up cost of living Anti-Kavanaugh protesters gather in Boston amid Flake’s visit Obama backs 260 Democrats in second wave of midterm endorsements EPA chief defends rule rollbacks while at children’s health event Meghan McCain returning to ‘The View’ for first time since her father’s death The insufferable hypocrisy of James Comey’s Act II US destroyer, Chinese warship in ‘unsafe’ interaction near disputed islands: report What America’s Thinking: October 1, 2018 Calif. governor vetoes bill to provide abortion pills on campus The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Citi — Trump wants comprehensive and quick Kavanaugh investigation | Takes victory lap on new NAFTA deal McCaskill challenger calls for special counsel to investigate Feinstein’s handling of Kavanaugh allegations US praises ‘positive’ result in Macedonia NATO vote, despite low turnout Tesla shares rebound after SEC settlement Trump jokes he’d be a ‘mess’ if he drank alcohol House will investigate Trump’s attacks on democracy if Dems win, Cummings says Trump wants ‘comprehensive’ but ‘quick’ FBI investigation on Kavanaugh Top Dem calls on Kavanaugh to take a lie detector test GOP Senate candidate Hawley: No regrets on backing anti-ObamaCare lawsuit Warren: ‘Kavanaugh was allowed to be angry. Dr. Ford wasn’t’ Trump says he’s fine with FBI interviewing Kavanaugh’s third accuser Court appears divided over protected land for frog in first case of term Sen. Sanders releases video comparing Kavanaugh’s and Trump’s response to sexual assault claims Clinton releases video encouraging people to vote, volunteer in swing districts Sexual assault hotline experienced busiest day in its history after Kavanaugh hearing The time Trump told the truth DEA chief warns Mexican cartel opioids single biggest criminal threat to America Motives of Las Vegas shooting remain unclear one year after massacre Political scientist P.W. Singer discusses weaponization of social media Former ironworker Randy Bryce discusses congressional race in Wisconsin DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon on how agency is combating opioid crisis Cummings discusses how Democrats are addressing the opioid crisis Trump’s comments on falling in love with Kim Jong Un ‘shocking and appalling,’ says conservative writer Rep. Elijah Cummings discusses allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and Russian election interference Trump takes victory lap after NAFTA deal Memorial events mark anniversary of deadly Las Vegas shooting Turkey’s Erdoğan accuses detained US pastor of having ‘dark links with terror’ What does Jeff Flake’s call for an FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh hold for the future? Dem running to replace Ryan says Trump’s tariffs could work if part of ‘intelligent plan’ Gillum campaign staffer dismissed after tweet calling for Trump’s execution surfaces Bolton is just plain wrong on the International Criminal Court Menendez, challenger locked in virtual dead heat: poll Philip Morris sues South Korea to disclose info in e-cigarette test Watch live: Trump presents the Medal of Honor It’s time to restore constitutional rights protecting private property Seven dead after nine weekend shootings in Baltimore German antitrust watchdog ‘optimistic’ Facebook enforcement action will come this year Key GOP lawmaker says public oblivious to consequences of opioid crisis Trump Jr. says Kavanaugh hearings, #MeToo make him fear for his sons more than his daughters Bustos announces bid to become fourth-ranking Dem next year Pentagon struggling to restart immigrant recruitment program: report Trump moves to target EPA mercury regulation Why ROTC is the overlooked tool to challenge the civil-military divide GOP Senate candidate calls for state investigation of Ellison allegations The importance of advancing the U.S.-India partnership German authorities arrest men over suspected far-right terror plot Cummings throws cold water on impeaching Trump Texas governor calls Beto O’Rourke ‘cult-like’ figure Delvone Michael and Bre Payton on what Kavanaugh controversy means for midterms CBS White House correspondent announces pregnancy with apparent jab at Trump Wrong for Democrats to call for more Kavanaugh investigations Trump Jr. defends Kanye West for wearing MAGA hat on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Jemele Hill joining The Atlantic as a staff writer North, South Korea removing landmines along DMZ Senior Dem says Pelosi will be Speaker for as long as she wants Analysis finds 290 hours of ‘private’ meetings on Chao’s calendar Size isn’t the be-all, end-all in banking regulation Watch live: Trump gives remarks on US, Canada and Mexico trade deal Melania Trump departs for first solo international trip John Oliver on Kavanaugh: Why is this a–hole ‘the hill that conservatives are willing to die on?’ Dershowitz: ‘All the rules are called off’ when the left accuses a white man of sexual offenses Cleveland minister says he was fired over Facebook posts about same-sex weddings ATF emails reveal pressure to address bump stocks hours after Vegas shooting How the elite hijacked the #MeToo movement UMass football coach suspended after referring to non-penalty call as ‘rape’ Trust in legislative branch highest in nearly a decade Dershowitz: ‘There should be consequences’ if third Kavanaugh accuser perjured herself Washington Times settles lawsuit with Seth Rich’s brother, retracts conspiracy editorial Kavanaugh case opens door to dangerous range of accusations China cancels meeting with Pentagon chief Rosenstein’s departure would test Americans’ commitment to rule of law CNN anchor wonders if it’s ‘time to start worrying about Kanye’ after pro-Trump rant Suicide rates are rising across the US and the numbers are not subtle Anti-Trump Matilda statue unveiled by Roald Dahl Story Company Rising: October 1, 2018 Americans more divided after Kavanaugh hearing: poll Lana Del Rey rips Kanye: Your support of Trump is a ‘loss for the culture’ Trump touts new trade deal with Canada as ‘historic transaction’ Dem rep mocks Trump’s attack on SNL We need an independent immigration court system The Hill’s Morning Report — Where the Kavanaugh nomination stands This week: Senate braces for FBI report on Kavanaugh allegations Juan Williams: Trump is tearing the racial fabric Judd Gregg: Men need to shut up? Five changes Democrats will seek at Pentagon if they win power Dem poll: Coffman trails Dem opponent by 11 in Colorado Supreme Court starts new term shorthanded