The Hill Articles: October 12, 2018

Biden: Trump is ‘trashing American values’ DeVos will no longer seek to delay Obama-era student loan regulations White woman called police on black child she falsely accused of groping her New York Times asks judge to unseal search warrants used for Cohen raid Trump: ‘Robert E. Lee was a great general’ GOP senator seeking information on FBI dealings with Bruce Ohr, former DOJ lawyer Cruz says he’s willing to participate in debate with O’Rourke Tapper tears into Trump: He is harsher on Taylor Swift than Saudi Arabia Trump: ‘We’ve learned how to live with’ the ‘fake news’ media Watch live: Trump holds rally in Lebanon, Ohio Al Gore warns: UN climate change report shows ‘we have a global emergency’ Pastor Brunson’s release is a victory for the US and the broader cause of religious liberty Clinton’s security clearance withdrawn at her request Hillicon Valley: Facebook reveals 30 million users affected by hack | Grassley presses Google to explain data practices | Senators warn Canada against using Chinese telecom firm | FCC responds to net neutrality lawsuits Trump to call Saudi king about missing journalist Top Judiciary Dems call for unredacted ‘zero tolerance’ memo After Kavanaugh’s nomination, what do we do now? Overnight Defense — Presented by The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates — Senators seek US intel on journalist’s disappearance | Army discharged over 500 immigrant recruits in one year | Watchdog knocks admiral over handling of sexual harassment case Bill to reform government, elections should be the top item on the agenda in 2019 Trump to host American pastor freed by Turkey White man convicted after shooting at black teen asking for directions Nikki Haley achieved historic accomplishments, just like the many women in Trump’s administration McCarthy introduces bill to fully fund Trump’s border wall Overnight Health Care — Presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs — FDA threatens to ban some new e-cig products | Azar to deliver speech on drug prices next week Trump administration proposes tough rules on protests Senators urge Canada against using Huawei in 5G development due to national security concerns On The Money: McCarthy offers bill to fully fund Trump border wall | US to press China on currency in trade talks | Mnuchin plans to go ahead with Saudi trip | How America’s urban-rural divide is changing the Dems Pollster says views on climate change are determined by political leanings Assistant Inspector General for Evaluations says foster kids lack basic medical safeguards Election Countdown: O’Rourke brings in massive $38M haul | Deal on judges lets senators return to the trail | Hurricane puts Florida candidates in the spotlight | Adelson spending big to save GOP in midterms A new dawn of White House ethics Americans say they’re seeing more extreme weather events in their regions, says pollster Watchdog files Hatch Act complaint against Sanders for picture with Kanye in MAGA hat Overnight Energy: Trump officials propose tough rules on protests | EPA chief calls racist Facebook post he liked ‘offensive’| Dems push Zinke to rescind ‘open science’ order Kavanaugh likely won’t galvanize GOP voters ahead of midterms, says pollster Robotics expert: Artificial intelligence will ‘creep’ into people’s everyday lives White House mulling new family separation options at US-Mexico border: report Sanders blasts Georgia over voter registrations: ‘Cowardly Republicans’ are ‘blatantly suppressing the vote’ Chicago sues Trump admin for withholding police funding over sanctuary city policies Missouri State student reportedly raped hours after she attended #MeToo rally The power of denial Lawmakers seeking intel on alleged Saudi plot against journalist Seth MacFarlane, Sienna Miller join Showtime miniseries on Roger Ailes Working together to improve diversity and inclusion US farmers relieved new NAFTA looks a lot like old NAFTA Women, young people more likely to oppose Kavanaugh, pollster says EPA to kick off comment period for methane pollution rule rollback McSally campaign posts video of Sinema calling Arizona ‘meth lab of democracy’ How America’s urban-rural divide is changing the Democratic Party GOP gov candidate says he will ‘stomp’ Dem opponent’s face with ‘golf spikes’ Cornyn: ‘All the money in the world’ won’t help O’Rourke win Texas March for Our Lives releases ‘The Most Vicious Cycle’ depicting aftermath of a school shooting Kavanaugh did not have majority support during confirmation, says pollster First lady’s office rips ‘The View’ for ‘disgusting’ mistress speculation Robotics expert talks future of artificial intelligence Saudi Arabia, Turkey to form joint investigation into Khashoggi disappearance Democrats must end mob rule Voters give both parties low marks for handling Kavanaugh nomination Rising Panel: Kelsey Harkness and Jonathan Harris discuss Jeff Sessions and Kanye West Poll: More Americans disapprove than approve of Kavanaugh’s confirmation Forecasters call Hurricane Michael the most powerful hurricane to strike U.S. Poll: Melania Trump favorability ticks up The danger of the ‘he said, she said’ expression The Debrief: Broader implications of McConnell’s legacy FDA threatens to ban sales of some new e-cigarette products Turkish officials say they have video evidence of Saudi journalist murder Mindy Project actor Ike Barinholtz talks new film ‘The Oath’ Trump knows more than the Fed — according to him Facebook says hackers took extensive info from 14 million users What America’s Thinking: October 12, 2018 Members of Prince’s estate tell Trump to stop playing his music at rallies Warren responds to ‘arrogant woman’ insult: ‘Was I tough on John Kelly? … You bet I was’ EPA chief calls racist Facebook post he liked ‘absolutely offensive’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Citi — Big haul for O’Rourke | Senators press Trump to get tougher on Saudis | Kavanaugh tensions linger Development is the ultimate deterrent to excessive migration GOP lawmaker calls on Mnuchin to cancel trip to Saudi Arabia Army discharged more than 500 immigrant recruits in one year Working people need answers on latest North American trade deal Grassley pressures Google for details of user data breach Hurricane Michael barrels into Florida races Seattle man awarded $5 million for wrongful termination after cancer surgery De Niro floats Beto O’Rourke as Trump challenger The bipartisan PACT Act would ensure access to life-saving bone marrow transplants for Medicare beneficiaries Haley’s comet lit up a dismal UN Pentagon watchdog knocks top admiral for handling of sexual harassment case ‘Mindy Project’ actor says Trump’s loyalty obsession inspired new film Dem columnist says level of hypocrisy in Kanye’s Oval Office visit is ‘mind-blowing’ Kim Jong Un has major powers falling for his flirtations Dem lawmakers request Interior chief rescind order on ‘open science’ American pastor Andrew Brunson freed from Turkish custody Canadian astronaut describes what went wrong with Soyuz rocket failure Gillibrand backs Manchin, Bredesen despite their support of Kavanaugh Anderson Cooper splits screen with images of Trump-Kanye meeting and destruction from Michael Alyssa Milano says Ford could have been helped by Equal Rights Amendment Russian Soyuz rocket failure leaves NASA with no ride to International Space Station Teacher suspended after telling media that Stephen Miller ate glue as a third-grader Private companies positioned ‘to take advantage’ of space travel, says Canadian astronaut FCC asks appeals court to uphold ‘Net Neutrality’ repeal Ex-SNL actor: Lorne Michaels told cast not to vilify Trump, find a way to make him likable MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace: I told Jeb Bush ‘he should have punched’ Trump ‘in the face’ Richard Branson freezes Saudi business ties amid reports of journalist’s murder Scrap the Third Communique with China, keep the Six Assurances to Taiwan Jeff Flake: I hope that somebody runs in primary against Trump U.S. commanders for troops in South Korea, South America confirmed by Senate Bill Kristol mocks Melania Trump’s claims of being bullied: ‘Cry me a river’ Warren calls Zinke, deputy ‘corrupt’ over lobbying ties It’s getting late – Hope and anxiety on the personal device Fellow rapper T.I. rips Kanye: ‘I’m ashamed to have ever been associated with you’ Tucker Carlson on Kanye West: Rapper ‘said some genuinely interesting things’ Beto O’Rourke raises $38 million in 3rd quarter Black women candidates poised for major victories in November elections Canadian astronaut says human space travel will advance ‘sooner than you think’ Judge orders partial release of Watergate report Rod Rosenstein must recuse himself Canadian astronaut talks future of space travel South Korean president: North Korea intends ‘complete’ denuclearization Trump to appear on ’60 Minutes’ Poll: Republican Kemp and Democrat Abrams statistically tied in Georgia governor race Ending the judicial Wheel of Fortune: The need for 18-year Supreme Court terms Mnuchin: US, China trade talks must include currency Melania Trump responds to questions about husband’s alleged affairs: ‘More important things to think about’ GOP Michigan gubernatorial candidate says he regrets comments made to woman in 1989 interview clip US must encourage world action to end genocide in Burma Rising: October 12, 2018 Saudi officials arrive in Turkey for talks on missing journalist Pope accepts embattled DC Cardinal’s resignation Kimmel on Trump-Kanye meeting: Conversation was typical of ‘people wearing hospital bracelets’ Want gender equality? Let’s start with ending child marriages The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by PhRMA — Dem victories in `18 will not calm party turbulence Trump blames the Fed for market meltdown but could blame himself Kavanaugh tensions linger after bitter fight Michelle Obama is Dem rock star many wish would run for president Republicans see silver linings in deep-blue states