The Hill Articles: October 30, 2018

Jewish leaders in Iowa tear into King’s ‘white supremacist views’ Activists call on DC officials to rename street in front of Saudi embassy after Khashoggi Five takeaways from the final Indiana Senate debate Avenatti says FBI told him he was targeted by alleged mail bomber Vulnerable Senate Dem open to legislation ending birthright citizenship Facebook bans Proud Boys following violent attack in New York Trump meets with widow of Pittsburgh shooting victim Gillum: Trump, GOP opponent providing ‘cover’ for violent extremists Ex-CIA chief: Vote to ‘reject inflammatory rhetoric’ Lime says it recalled some electric scooters amid fears their batteries could catch fire US poised to strengthen ties with Brazil’s ‘Trump of the Tropics’ Trump plans executive order to end birthright citizenship Hillicon Valley: Gab faces crackdown over hate speech | Chinese intel officers charged in US hacks | States step up on cyber ahead of midterms | Twitter highlights fake facts on midterm page | Chamber warns against tax on tech Mattis: No diplomatic solution on Russia arms treaty yet College student detained after wearing real ammunition as part of Halloween costume First NAFTA, next North American security Overnight Defense: Pentagon expects to send more troops to border | Mattis says Khashoggi, Yemen ‘separate’ issues | Defense firms predict only hundreds of jobs from Saudi arms deal Fox’s Watters: ‘No one blamed’ Obama for ‘anti-police rhetoric’ when cops were shot during his term Conway’s husband pens op-ed calling Trump’s birthright proposal ‘unconstitutional’ Dem rep: Trump has ‘created a permissive environment’ where bombings, shootings happen Mellman: Can voters tell us whether they’ll turn out? Pavlich: Arizona doesn’t deserve Sinema Mattis: Khashoggi killing, support for Saudis in Yemen are ‘separate’ issues Overnight Energy: DOJ investigating Interior chief | Airline vows to switch to electric by 2030 | Greens back Colorado gov candidate with six-figure buy How NASA became an election issue for Rep. John Culberson Poll: Cruz leads O’Rourke by 10 points in Texas Senate race Overnight Health Care — Presented by Purdue Pharma — Idaho’s GOP governor backs Medicaid expansion | ObamaCare enrollment unlikely to increase next year | Pfizer chief expects return to ‘business as normal’ on drug prices Election Countdown: One week from midterms, House battlefield expands Dem senators request classified briefing on Khashoggi Movie theater chain encourages employees to vote by opening late on election day America makes some strides in securing elections from Russia Hundreds join protest of Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh On The Money: Trump threatens more tariffs if no ‘great deal’ with China | Chamber warns against tax targeting tech companies | Dow bounces back | Consumer confidence rises in October Kanye West denies he designed ‘Blexit’ shirts: ‘I’ve been used’ Chinese intel officers charged with hacking US companies to steal sensitive aviation data Watch live: Final Indiana Senate debate Poll: Blackburn up 5 in Tennessee Senate race GOP’s tax law will bring them down in the midterms Young people vote in lower numbers because they don’t think they know enough about the process, says pollster Pentagon: ‘There will be additional force’ beyond 5,200 troops sent to border Mueller team questions Bannon over Roger Stone’s WikiLeaks remarks: report Independents more likely to vote in presidential elections than midterms, says conservative analyst The casual Don: Is Trump any different from most Americans? Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue Purina drops campaign contributions to Steve King, citing ‘recent statements’ Consumer confidence rises in October: survey McConnell backs death penalty in Pittsburgh, Louisville shootings Holocaust survivor recounts being caught in crossfire during Pittsburgh synagogue shootout EXIM Bank’s fate is tied to the outcome of Senate midterms Silence of ‘the lambs’: The deafening quietude of the FISA court and John Roberts Pollster says midterm turnout will not be that different from past years Trump can’t unilaterally end birthright citizenship, legal experts say Roger Stone expands legal team, takes polygraphs covering issues of interest to Mueller Flake: Trump ‘can’t’ and ‘shouldn’t’ nix birthright citizenship Progressive Jewish leader: ‘The blood’ of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims ‘is on Trump’s hands’ Conservative analyst says Dem voters likely to contribute to outside races MSNBC’s Steve Schmidt: Limbaugh, Levin have ‘blood on their hands’ for radicalizing ‘crazy people’ Bernie Sanders to hold rally for Gillum in Florida Facebook’s political ad tool lets users pose as senators: report Steve King fires back at GOP campaign chief: ‘Establishment Never Trumpers are complicit’ What do voters want in health care? Hint: Not partisan politics The dead shall not have died in vain Senate map ‘historically difficult’ for Dems, says pollster Almost half say NBC’s decision to dismiss Megyn Kelly was too harsh: poll Voters should choose winning economy over left-wing fear-mongering Scott walks away when asked about Trump plan to end birthright citizenship Dem lawmaker ‘sickened’ that Pa. school district will let teachers carry guns FedEx cuts ties with NRA Twitter’s new midterm election page highlights hoaxes and false information Biden: ‘We need to recognize that words matter’ in wake of violence Majority says they are less likely to vote for candidate backed by Trump, poll finds GOP campaign mailer accused of depicting anti-Semitic imagery Airline vows to switch to electric planes on short-haul routes by 2030 Poll: Abrams leads Kemp by 1 point in Georgia governor’s race Dinesh D’Souza celebrates that he can vote despite felony because Trump pardoned him Birthright citizenship vow shows Trump doubling down on immigration gambit Study: Democrats could expand Medicaid to millions if they win six key governor’s races Bannon planning to campaign for Brat in Virginia House Majority PAC cancels ads for Comstock race DOJ investigating Interior chief Ryan Zinke End the voting confusion and misinformation war Taylor Swift posts on Instagram she voted for Bredesen in Tennessee Former Clinton aide says he will no longer appear on ‘downright dangerous’ Fox News North Carolina woman fired after harassing two black women in parking lot: report Dem lawmaker on Trump intent to end birthright citizenship: He ‘should take a high school government class’ US must impose a price on Saudis, but one with a clear purpose Conservative Buck Sexton calls on Democrats to stop using ‘ridiculously overheated rhetoric’ Washington Monthly editor says goal of Virginia Dems in midterms isn’t to win, but to do better Internet ‘hate speech’: How can law enforcement confront this emergent threat? Poll: Democrat Ned Lamont’s lead halves in Connecticut governor race Judiciary’s GOP chairman says ending birthright citizenship would require rewriting Constitution Poll: Republican Gianforte tied with Dem challenger in Montana House race Chamber warns against tax targeting tech companies Ryan rejects Trump proposal to eliminate birthright citizenship Trump stokes fear and hatred — Democrats hold the key for hope GOP campaign chief: Steve King’s comments, actions and retweets ‘completely inappropriate’ Poll: Donnelly down by 3 points in Indiana Senate race Dems press FCC watchdog to investigate fake net neutrality comments Experts point to states improving election security ahead of midterms Synagogue shootings is a sign authorities should work social media platforms, says former Jewish community leader Special counsel asks FBI to investigate conspiracy against Mueller Daughter of state GOP candidate in Missouri: Don’t vote for my dad Biden: Trump ‘assigns moral equivalence’ to ‘dark forces’ of hate Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle release new ad blasting ‘mainstream media and liberal mob’ The case for bipartisan solutions Immigrants and their children can save our democracy and revive our country — they always have Legendary mobster Whitey Bulger found dead in prison Trevor Noah: ‘Don’t have to be a rocket scientist to draw lines’ between Trump, acts of domestic terrorism US agency says taxpayer-funded broadcast segment about Soros violated standards All-female ad directed by Jodie Foster urges women to vote Too few enjoy the fruits of California’s economic boom Pittsburgh Penguins to wear ‘Stronger Than Hate’ patches on jerseys after synagogue shooting Pence: Trump citizenship plan may not conflict with Constitution What America’s Thinking: October 30, 2018 José Andrés endorses Nelson in Florida Senate race Security firm: Hacking group SamSam primarily targeting US organizations with ransomware attacks Poll: Kobach, Kelly virtually tied in Kansas gubernatorial race Obama appeals to midterm voters: ‘Your voice can determine the character of our country’ Oprah, Reese Witherspoon among moderators for Michelle Obama book tour The Hill’s 12:30 Report Merkel’s exit signals an end to more than just one politician’s career China relaxes decades old ban on sale of rhino, tiger parts GOP lawmaker: Trump ‘cannot amend Constitution or laws via executive order’ US citizen awarded $55K settlement after being detained by ICE Poll: Democrats hold single-digit leads in Ohio Pittsburgh mayor will not meet with Trump at visit after synagogue shooting Jill Biden to release ‘deeply personal’ memoir next year Cultural appropriation turns Halloween into a nightmare Ex-CNN contributor McEnany: Network ‘absolutely shameful’ to blame Trump for synagogue massacre Top Intel Dem optimistic Senate will pass security clearance reform package Land O’Lakes will no longer support Steve King, citing ‘company’s values’ Huckabee: Megyn Kelly was dismissed ‘for talking about something’ Lester Holt did Mexico deploys hundreds of police to reinforce border with Guatemala HHS should put a stop to ObamaCare’s hidden abortion surcharge Competitive bidding is here to stay for medical suppliers Pfizer CEO: ‘Business as normal’ on drug prices next year despite Trump pressure FCC Commissioner calls public broadband ‘ominous threat’ to First Amendment Nelson compares ‘tribal’ U.S. politics to Rwanda before genocide NC governor sets goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent Green group launches six-figure campaign backing Dem in Colorado governor’s race Ben & Jerry’s releases new flavor Pecan Resist to combat Trump’s ‘regressive agenda’ Clay Travis warns against covering athletes like political figures ‘Fox & Friends’ host tells Trump to stop calling media ‘enemy of the people’ Graham to introduce legislation to end birthright citizenship Rabbi says ‘everyone is stoking the fires of hate’  Pastor explains why he confronted Sessions at Boston event AP deletes tweet that ‘failed to note’ Trump’s birthright claim was incorrect Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver: ‘Our country depends’ on voting The jarring experience of anti-Semitic violence hitting your childhood home Family of synagogue shooting victim declines meeting with Trump: ‘He was blaming the community’ ‘Dilbert’ creator defends Trump remarks on Charlottesville ACLU tears into Trump for ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ plan to end birthright citizenship Defense companies predict just hundreds of new US jobs from Saudi arms sale: report Top congressional leaders in both parties decline to join Trump in Pittsburgh Elon Musk: ‘I’m now the Nothing of Tesla’ Scarborough: Trump and GOP using racism as closing argument before midterms Sanders won’t promise to serve full Senate term as he considers 2020 run China steps up preparation for war — with whom? Trump says GOP candidate who has not held office was ‘really big help with tax cuts’ GOP Idaho governor endorses Medicaid expansion Don Lemon: ‘Right-winger’ responsible for synagogue shooting; ‘I don’t see Democrats killing people’ Dave Chappelle: We were racist before Russian interference New poll shows anti-immigration firebrand Steve King up by just one point Former Jewish community leader says Trump is right to visit Pittsburgh Dem rep: Trump willing to delete parts of Constitution ‘to target people who don’t look like him’ Author Clay Travis says progressives are ‘ruining’ sports by politicizing it Poll: Sinema leads McSally by 6 points in Arizona Senate race Washington Monthly editor on how Democrats in Trump country are gaining momentum Nelson, Scott neck-and-neck with one week left in Florida Senate race: poll No easy future for Saudi relations Rabbi Shmuley Boteach discusses sentiment of Jewish community following Pittsburgh synagogue shooting Poll: Dem holds 5 point lead over GOP incumbent in NY House race GOP lawmaker blasts Trump: ‘Birthright citizenship is protected by the Constitution’ Khashoggi’s fiancée says Trump ‘should not pave the way for a cover-up’ Panel: Harlan Hill and Jennifer Holdsworth discuss Trump response to immigrant caravan Brazil’s presidential results part of global trend of electing authoritarian leaders, says expert Jewish leader says Trump visit to Pittsburgh can help with healing, if it’s handled appropriately Tree of Life synagogue rabbi: ‘Hate doesn’t know a political party’ What kind of impact will Jair Bolsonaro have on Brazil and its relations with the United States? New Jersey governor proposes strengthening gun laws after Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting Tree of Life synagogue shooting victims are laid to rest Pence slammed for paying tribute to synagogue shooting victims alongside ‘Messianic rabbi’ Protecting consumers from Big Tech’s privacy predations Nikki Haley compares Pittsburgh response to Charleston: ‘We didn’t once blame Pres. Obama’ Poll: Gillum leads DeSantis by 6 points in Florida Trump administration asks Supreme Court to delay trial over census citizenship question Poll: Dem challenger leading Mia Love in Utah House race Pence on migrant caravan: ‘This is nothing short of an assault on our country’ Rubio slams journalist who said Trump has radicalized more people than ISIS The legacy of one Sears president to the black community Trump administration must pursue investigation into Khashoggi case Trump shares tweet claiming CBS suppressed his appearance on Colbert A conversation starter for Putin’s 2019 White House visit Bloomberg hints at 2020 run: ‘I’ll take a look at it’ State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert under consideration to replace Haley at UN: report Gillum to Trevor Noah: DeSantis has given ‘too much harbor to racists and xenophobes and anti-Semites’ Trump warns of more tariffs if ‘great deal’ not reached with China Wild animal population has plunged 60 percent since 1970: report One reform would have kept Alaska’s governor from quitting the race Rising: October 30, 2018 Migrant caravan leaders call for ‘safe and dignified’ transportation in Mexico Call to end vaping: include e-cigarettes in Great American Smokeout Trump says he will sign executive order banning birthright citizenship Pharrell Williams sends Trump legal warning for playing ‘Happy’ after synagogue shooting ‘E pluribus unum’ is under attack The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by PhRMA — One week to the midterms: Election handicappers weigh in Controversial Gab platform faces crackdown after Pittsburgh shooting ObamaCare enrollment unlikely to increase in 2019 Tester: Warren’s DNA results don’t ‘pass the test’ Dems seek to expand House fight one week before midterms Beleaguered FBI scores much-needed win Major GOP group leans into immigration, tax law in final week