The Hill Articles: October 25, 2018

Trump weighing order to bar Central American migrants from claiming asylum: report Heitkamp raises more than $12 million in first 17 days of October Biden to campaign for two Democrats in Iowa Ex-DHS staffer says he quit over Trump administration’s handling of family separation policy Gillibrand: If reelected ‘I will serve my six-year term’ Instagram reverses decision, takes down Milo Yiannopoulos post about mail bombs No plans for Melania Trump to hit the campaign trail this year: report Trump administration to limit intel it shares with Congress on North Korea Authorities find suspicious package at Time Warner Center in NYC for second straight day Nielsen: We don’t have any intention to ‘shoot at people’ crossing border illegally White House pushes back against report on Trump’s cellphone use Megyn Kelly will no longer host NBC’s ‘Today’ show: report McCaskill, Hawley point fingers in civility debate New voters in Kansas town sent notices with wrong polling site Overnight Health Care — Presented by Purdue Pharma — Trump takes most aggressive step yet on drug prices | Altria to stop selling some e-cig flavors amid crackdown | Trump fights uphill battle on pre-existing conditions Cuomo: Mailed bombs raise new questions about postal service screening Former Defense Sec: Trump should learn how to act after terrorist attacks Gingrich: If Democrats subpoena for Trump tax returns, we’ll find out if ‘Kavanaugh fight was worth it’ CNN anchor who evacuated from bomb: Trump’s attacks on media ‘unacceptable’ Prosecutors say investigation that led to Cohen guilty plea remains ongoing Georgia Dems say more than 4,700 voter applications are missing: report YouTube winning race to clamp down on misinformation Ted Lieu discusses most important issues for Democrats ahead of midterm elections Unity fizzles as president, lawmakers, media point fingers Law enforcement groups criticize Trump’s DEA chief Google CEO: We’ve fired 48 employees for sexual harassment in the last two years Two equal and fully functioning genders is what’s best for society Michael Bloomberg, Exxon and the ethical pollution of buying justice Wisconsin man who ran against Ryan charged with trying to buy radioactive material Overnight Defense: CIA chief briefs Trump on Khashoggi | Saudi official now says killing was premeditated | Mattis reportedly plans to deploy 800 troops to border | New inspection grounds some F-35s Hillicon Valley: Trump denies using unsecured phones | White House orders up 5G strategy | UK fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica | Google paid exec $90M in exit pay after sexual misconduct allegation Conservatives say Papadopoulos testimony reinforces belief of no collusion Saudi Arabia affair presents a moment of truth for Congress Pentagon grounds 24 F-35s On The Money: Liberal groups press Dems to get Trump tax returns | Maxine Waters on mailed bombs: ‘I ain’t scared’ | Trump unveils most aggressive action yet on drug prices Overnight Energy: Groups want Senate to probe Interior watchdog controversy | Puerto Rico eyes plan for 100 percent clean energy | Dems say Congress already rejected part of EPA car emissions plan Avenatti to Grassley: ‘Let’s start the investigation tonight’ Gingrich: ‘Odds are 2 out of 3’ Pelosi becomes Speaker Muslims less likely to be considered ‘real Americans,’ says pollster Election Countdown: Candidates clash in fiery Florida gov debate | Trump fights uphill midterm battle on health care | Vulnerable Republicans follow Trump on immigration | Takeaways from only NJ Senate debate | Dallas Morning News endorses O’Rourke Trump health chief on potentially replacing Sessions: ‘I am in my absolute dream job’ Trump briefed by CIA chief on Khashoggi killing Texas county sheriff’s office shares pro-Cruz photo in since-deleted Facebook post Kansas election officials investigating texts claiming to be from Trump Pollster says anti-Muslim sentiment follows rhetoric of politicians Jerry Brown joins Doomsday Clock group Exiting the Russia nuclear treaty impacts military strategy in Asia Authorities treating mailed bombs as ‘live devices,’ not hoaxes, NY police commissioner says Poll: Nelson, Scott running neck-and-neck in Florida Senate race Gillum tells DeSantis to stop calling him ‘Andrew’ and show him more ‘respect’ Puerto Rico energy bill: A step toward renewables or another scandal waiting to happen? Realtors search for association health plan solutions Group seeks Senate investigation into Interior watchdog flap Steve King met with far-right Austrian group after Europe trip funded by Holocaust memorial group: report Trump’s charity purchased $10K portrait of him at auction after no one else bid Texas man sentenced to year in prison for leaving nooses at black family’s home Instagram leaves up Yiannopoulos post cheering on mail bombs Altria to stop selling some e-cigarette brands amid FDA crackdown Pollster says terms ‘alt-right,’ ‘white nationalism’ have become mainstream Should internet platforms censor too much or too little? Pollster says voter turnout will increase in midterms, benefitting Dems Judge officially blocks Georgia from tossing out absentee ballots Several pipe bombs may have been mailed from Florida: reports Caitlyn Jenner pens op-ed rebuking Trump: Supporting him was a ‘mistake’ Researchers link ride-share companies to rise in fatal traffic accidents Iowa teacher under investigation after wearing blackface to Halloween party Trump ‘baby blimp’ to make Michigan appearance Poll: Gillum, DeSantis running neck and neck in Florida gubernatorial race MSNBC’s Katy Tur, Erick Erickson get in contentious exchange over Trump’s responsibility for ‘toxic political environment’ Fox News announces launch date, price for streaming service Megyn Kelly never got a chance to succeed at NBC Jamal Khashoggi’s son allowed to leave Saudi Arabia AT&T donates $250K to Committee to Protect Journalists Dem lawmaker: Trump ‘trying to aid our adversaries at the expense of national security’ Voter suppression is rooted in fear of changing demographics, says pollster Poll finds voters split on whether voter suppression or fraud is the bigger problem Civil rights groups call for tech companies to crack down on hate speech Guardian reporter threatens to exit settlement with GOP lawmaker who assaulted him Low levels of citizen satisfaction point to a blue-wave midterm Watch live: Trump speaks at 35th anniversary of Beirut barracks attack Waters slams Trump for political violence Gillum: DeSantis has temper of ‘4-year-old’ Ohio man charged with attempting to join ISIS Google gave Android creator $90M in exit pay after sexual misconduct allegation: report German police probing suspicious letter sent to US Embassy Trump’s latest blunder: Withdrawal from the US-Russian INF Treaty Parkland student activists to receive American Ingenuity Award from Smithsonian Trump unveils most aggressive action to target drug prices Florida GOP lawmaker received death threat on social media, office says Maduro calls Pence a ‘crazy extremist’ over migrant caravan allegations Students want to vote; colleges ought to help Krystal Ball, Candace Owens clash over diversity in Trump White House, alleged liberal racism Facebook introduces ‘Candidate Info’ section ahead of midterms Explosives expert discusses how law enforcement deals with reports of suspicious packages Avenatti: 2020 Dem nominee ‘better be a white male’ Dyslexia is more common than society realizes. Here’s what we can do to help children struggling in the shadows. Trump rollbacks causing premature deaths should not be celebrated Kasich: Trump is ‘incapable of being a unifier or accepting any personal responsibility’  Abrams says women will play ‘pivotal’ role in Georgia governor’s race CNN’s Harlow thanks Fox’s Regan for ‘standing up for the free press’ after bomb scare Grassley refers Swetnick, Avenatti to Justice Dept. for investigation Kremlin ‘amused’ by report that Russia listening to Trump’s phone calls Liberal groups urge Dems to obtain Trump’s tax returns Graham: I’m not going to blame Trump for ‘nut job’ who sent bombs to Dems Jason Alexander: Trump a ‘disgraceful sub-human’ for response to mailed bombs Karl Rove and David Axelrod partner for online class on winning elections Leave ordinary investors out of the high-speed data battle Papadopoulos says his ‘entire image has been characterized by a false narrative’ Evangelical pastor on bus tour contrasts Trump quotes with the Bible University founded by Soros says it is being forced out of Hungary by government Papadopolous says he shouldn’t have focused on trying to set up meeting with Trump, Putin What America’s Thinking: October 25, 2018 Meghan McCain: I regret contributing to polarization by saying ‘I hate Hillary Clinton’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Suspicious packages sent to Biden, DeNiro | Trump says media partly to blame for ‘anger’ | Mattis sending troops to border A Dem-controlled House could work with Trump to lower drug prices The 13 targets in string of attempted pipe bomb attacks Chelsea Clinton: I’d consider running for office if someone ‘steps down or retires’ Schiff to Trump: ‘We know you have no decency, but have you no shame?’ House office building briefly evacuated after alarm goes off Dem lawmaker urges NLRB to withdraw new labor rule China pushes back on report of Trump phone tapping, suggests he switch to Huawei CNN’s Brian Stelter: Trump acting like ‘a Fox News host’ not a president Dems: Congress rejected part of Trump’s car emissions rollback France’s Macron criticized over decision to move press out of Elysee Palace White House orders Commerce to develop 5G strategy A plea to our leaders: Tone down your rhetoric before it is too late Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on drug pricing Puerto Rico moves to make island run on completely green energy by 2050 Omarosa: Trump always used personal phone in White House despite security risk American hunter’s photos with dead wild goats in Scotland prompt outrage, official review Comey appears to jab Trump after attempted bomb attacks: ‘Example … has a powerful influence’ Poll: GOP incumbent Comstock down 13 points in Virginia House race GOP senator to Trump: ‘Every American needs to be against political terrorism’ When atheists try to sic the IRS on churches Mattis to order 800 troops to US-Mexico border: reports Papadopoulos argues he may have been ‘entrapped’ Former Red Sox star, Breitbart radio host Curt Schilling not invited to World Series ceremony FBI confirms additional suspicious packages sent to Biden, Robert DeNiro Border agent shot and killed teen because he was tired of rock throwers, prosecutor says Democracy hangs by a thread in Brazil Man arrested for allegedly harassing campaign worker during early voting UK fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal Waiting for raises: Wage growth has been a long time coming Rising Panel: Chuck Rocha and Carrie Sheffield Gingrich: Media earned ‘enemy of the people’ label State troopers pull endorsement of Sinema in Arizona Senate race Stacey Abrams alleges that black voters are being suppressed in Georgia George Papadopoulos discusses his role in the Trump-Russia affair Sarah Sanders: Trump ‘could not have been more presidential’ in response to bomb attacks Fox Business Network’s Dobbs calls bomb attacks ‘fake bombs’ in since-deleted tweet Ginsburg: Congress is to blame for polarizing judicial confirmation process Legal businesses still being choked by Obama-era initiative Poll: GOP challenger cuts Stabenow’s lead to single digits in Michigan Everytown for Gun Safety releases celeb-filled PSA: ‘Make a plan’ for Election Day Poll: Majority says Trump will have ‘a lot’ of impact on midterm vote CNN’s Don Lemon tells Chris Cuomo: ‘I could have been mourning you’ To prevent war, prepare to win Poll: Dems have 7 point lead on generic House ballot Trump Jr. slams CNN’s Acosta over ‘rhetoric’ following attempted bomb attacks Maxine Waters responds to mailed bombs: ‘I ain’t scared’ Journalists accuse Trump of inciting violence against the press CIA director listened to recording of Khashoggi’s killing: report Stop the delinquent student loan merry-go-round Mueller has evidence hinting Roger Stone ally knew WikiLeaks had Clinton emails: report Activists Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens discusses their efforts to spread conservatism to black Americans Former McCain adviser: Trump has ‘stoked a cold civil war’ in America Brennan rips Trump for attacking media after attempted bomb attacks: ‘Stop blaming others. Look in the mirror’ Dallas Morning News endorses Beto O’Rourke Woman holds ‘Fake News Fake Bombs’ sign outside Florida governors debate Trump’s INF announcement: Another gift to Putin? Trump: ‘I am bringing out the military’ to stop border crossings Megyn Kelly will not appear on NBC show Thursday amid reports of exit deal Top Saudi official: Khashoggi’s death was ‘premeditated’ When Democrats’ tactics backfire Journalist on Megyn Kelly panel during blackface discussion: ‘Sorry if I let you down’ Trump pushes back on report of China, Russia listening in on phone calls: ‘Story is soooo wrong!’ Do they think we’ll forget? Ethiopia appoints first female president Turn the caravan around — the US is not a dumping ground Rising: October 25, 2018 Trump: A ‘big part’ of anger in society comes from ‘purposely false and inaccurate’ reporting GOP House candidate receives letter threatening his children Suspicious package sent to actor Robert De Niro’s office: CNN sources Most refugees won’t return to Syria until conditions are right — here’s how to help The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by PhRMA — Worries grow about political violence as midterms approach Rising Democratic star DeJear just wants Iowans to vote Vulnerable Republicans follow Trump’s lead on immigration The Memo: Bomb attacks expose festering divisions  Trump deals with Saudis may be worth much less than $110 billion Trump fights uphill GOP battle on pre-existing conditions