The Hill Articles: October 31, 2018

Children sworn in as US citizens while dressed in Halloween costumes India wants ability to trace WhatsApp messages to stop violence Harvey Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl: reports More voters associate with Trump than GOP: poll Steve King calls his critics ‘cannibals’, vows he’ll be reelected easily Little boy dressed as O’Rourke for Halloween goes viral Amazon launches climate change sci-fi series about ‘possible tomorrows’ Top Dem on Senate Russia probe decorates house for ‘witch hunt’ on Halloween Clyburn cancels event with Dem candidate accused of beating his ex-wife Overnight Health Care — Presented by Purdue Pharma — Trump officials approve Medicaid work requirements in Wisconsin | Industry group wants FDA to stop studying drug importation | Dems demand hearing on funding for detained migrant children Voters credit Trump over Obama for booming economy: poll Chants of ‘CNN sucks’ break out at Trump rally over Pittsburgh visit coverage Jimmy Buffett hosting free Florida concert to support Gillum, Nelson American Jewish newspapers team up for joint editorial condemning anti-Semitism: ‘We are all Jews’ Senate battles tighten in two key races Pakistan overturns conviction of woman held for eight years on blasphemy charges Kemp will miss last debate with Abrams to campaign with Trump University of Maryland football coach to exit following backlash over player’s death Donnelly says he ‘misspoke’ when discussing minority staffers Florida woman prompts backlash over Holocaust-themed Halloween lawn decorations Hillicon Valley: Official warns midterm influence could trigger sanctions | UK, Canada call on Zuckerberg to testify | Google exec resigns after harassment allegations | Gab CEO defends platform | T-Mobile, Sprint tailor merger pitch for Trump Trump’s attack on Ryan seen as advance scapegoating Youth activists plan Election Day walkout to get students to vote Watch live: Trump holds rally in Florida On The Money: US workers see highest wage growth since 2008 | Fed releases plan to loosen rules for major US banks | GOP chair criticizes UK tech tax | US drops in World Bank’s list of best places to do business Maryland governor urges university to ‘reconsider’ decision to retain football coach after player’s death State Dept. mulls proposal to ban ‘sex’-related phrases in official communication: report California synagogue targeted with anti-Semitic graffiti Overnight Defense: Trump says 15,000 troops could deploy to border | Mattis insists deployment is not ‘stunt’ | Pompeo calls for Yemen peace talks in November Addressing the dual crises of pain and opioids — a case for patient-centeredness Native American tribe sues to stop voter ID requirement in North Dakota Energy industry is well prepared to defend itself, consumers against cyber threats Krystal Ball says criticism of Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is not enough Overnight Energy: Chief energy regulator vows to steer clear of political fights | Zinke was referred to DOJ shortly before watchdog controversy | Groups threaten to sue EPA over paint stripper Election Countdown: Trump rattles GOP, spars with Ryan on citizenship | Republicans under pressure to denounce Steve King | Dem confidence grows | Pelosi says Dems will take House | Party hopes young voters deliver blue wave | Tester fights for survival Programs affiliated with Native American tribes provide free IDs in North Dakota Dem slams intel chief over classified response on Trump’s Chinese election meddling claims Trump: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised’ if Soros were paying for migrant caravan Poll: Donnelly leads GOP opponent by 2 points in Indiana GOP Senate candidates dodge on Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship Trump emboldens the darkest side of American society Senate panel seeks interview with Steve Bannon, lawyer says Dem House candidate Abigail Spanberger says Project Veritas infiltrated campaign Pressure grows on House GOP to denounce Steve King Ex-GOP lawmaker: I voted for Gillum over DeSantis in Florida US drops two spots in World Bank’s ranking of best places to do business Violence Against Women Act diminishes the seriousness of domestic violence Trump health official dubs ‘Medicare for all’ shirt ‘scariest Halloween costume’ Michael B. Jordan goes door-to-door in Georgia telling black residents to vote Trump says he has not received subpoena from Mueller Interior Department tells staff not to dress as Trump or other candidates for Halloween Missouri GOP candidate’s son joins sister in telling voters not to support their dad Trump: People will ‘lose a lot of money’ if Republicans don’t win in midterms Trump to turn over calendar in Apprentice contestant’s lawsuit Dem senators want hearing on funding for detained migrant children Author Malcolm Nance says Russia is trying to ‘degrade’ American civic culture DCCC raises more than $100 million online for midterms Trump says he may deploy 15,000 troops to border UK residents ‘outraged’ after Illinois GOP candidate uses image of their village in ad attacking Dem opponent Policy adviser says ObamaCare is here to stay Mail bomber suspect threatened O’Rourke, campaign says Trump vows to pay down exploding debt Trump praises Pennsylvania congressman for ‘inspiring’ level of compassion after synagogue shooting Trump: I won’t blame Paul Ryan if GOP loses House Neil Young takes on NRA with new video for ‘Ohio’ Is Senate supermajority key to Supreme Court nominations? Camerawoman who went viral for tripping refugees acquitted in Hungary AT&T will ‘take all concerns very seriously’ when considering future contributions to Steve King Trump administration approves Wisconsin Medicaid work requirements Bernie Sanders calls Trump ‘most racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted president in history’ Analyst says ‘New Age’ beliefs more popular as fewer Americans follow traditional religions SoftBank taps Time Warner PR veteran Biden on GOP health-care claims: They’re either ‘really stupid’ or ‘not telling the truth’ Birthright citizenship makes America great US, South Korea to decide on canceling 2019 military exercises by December Megyn Kelly’s lawyer blasts NBC amid exit talks Spotify launches custom state playlists for midterms Colin Powell: ‘We’ve come to live in a society based on insults, on lies’ Mattis on border troops: ‘We don’t do stunts’ The myth of a cost-free carbon tax Ted Cruz wishes happy Halloween with Zodiac killer letter Federal judge rules against Kemp in Georgia absentee ballot request Dems will struggle in state-wide races, says analyst Analyst says ‘battle for interpretation’ will take place after midterms Court rules Ohio must count some provisional ballots for voters purged from rolls The economy may have peaked, but it’s not a has-been Libertarian candidate endorses GOP nominee Rosendale in Montana Senate race Warren accuses Commerce Dept of hurting US workers with tariff exemptions Poll: Scott Walker running even against Democratic challenger in Wisconsin President Trump can cause great pain in the area of citizenship by birth — even without an amendment Sheriff’s office posts signs in yards of registered sex offenders for Halloween Federal grand jury indicts synagogue shooting suspect on 44 counts New energy commission head pledges to avoid political influence Fox’s Jarrett rips CNN’s Lemon as ‘a racist, hypocrite and idiot all rolled into one’ Crowley tells whoever is distributing anti-Ocasio-Cortez fliers to ‘knock it off’ Fed releases plan to loosen rules for major US banks Chicago City Council gives final approval to Obama Presidential Center Jittery stocks should settle down, rally after midterms Analysts say Dems have strong upside in House races going into election Industry group wants FDA to stop drug importation study Poll: Dem leads Republican by 8 points in Maine governor race Young and new voters surge in early voting Pence: Pray that our nation will ‘rise above the hate’ President Trump’s approval rating holds steady at 45 percent ahead of midterms Reid hits back at Trump over birthright citizenship: ‘He is profoundly wrong’ Justices weigh if international organizations can be sued Trump complained about Mueller investigation in final meeting with McGahn: report Poll: Cruz leads O’Rourke by 4 points in Texas Senate race Watch live: Trump hosts Our Pledge to America’s Workers event Practicing grace under the pressure of ‘hot’ moments Rep. Curbelo: I would never vote for someone like Steve King Conservative activist apologizes to Kanye West over ‘Blexit’ T-shirt controversy Poll: Dems hold slim lead in Arizona, Nevada Senate races Harris tops all other senators in PAC fundraising New US commander touts ‘offensive mindset’ against Taliban Four in five voters see midterms as chance to send message about Trump Fight bigotry with your ballot Poll: Over 40 percent believe #MeToo movement has gone too far What America’s Thinking: October 31, 2018 Megyn Kelly slams Daily Mail for publishing photos of her family Trump’s enforcement tactics will not deter new flow of migrants, says policy analyst Prosecutors say pipe bomb suspect committed ‘domestic terrorist attack’ Trump bashes Paul Ryan on birthright citizenship: Focus on holding the majority White House lauds Mexico for efforts to stop migrant caravan GOP senators press Trump to halt nuclear energy talks with Saudi Arabia The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump citizenship surprise rattles midterms | Pelosi predicts Dems will take House It’s time to recognize the service of Chinese-American WWII veterans with Congressional Gold Medal It’s time to treat mass emigration countries as rogue states Romney going door to door to boost support for Republicans in Utah Anti-Defamation League calls on Paul Ryan to take action against Steve King Iowa library flooded with donations after man burns LGBTQ children’s books on camera Colorado governor says he’s ‘leaning strongly’ toward presidential run Kobach: ‘Misimpression’ that 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship Vote with the economy in mind GOP lawmaker handing out pocket Constitutions to trick-or-treaters on Halloween Rouhani warns Iranians of hard times after new US sanctions take effect Poll: GOP lawmaker trailing Dem challenger in district containing Trump’s Bedminster club Inaccurate study harms the evidence-based immigration debate Daily Caller editor praises GOP rep for condemning Steve King’s ‘inexcusable’ actions New poll finds Florida Senate, governor’s races in statistical tie Obama to campaign for Dems in Indiana and Illinois Pompeo calls for Yemen peace talks in November The remarkable similarities between 9/11 and Jamal Khashoggi’s murder Kentucky fair officials to propose ban on ‘items of hate’ after Nazi, KKK memorabilia sold at gun show Poll: Dems lead GOP by 5 points on generic ballot GOP chairman: UK’s plans for tax targeting tech companies is ‘troubling’ Policy editor Avik Roy discusses proposals to replace Obamacare Rising Panel: Kayne West’s new conservative friends might have alienated him Ex-GOP senator endorses Democrat in Virginia House race Policy analyst discusses realities of migrant caravan Pelosi: Political climate will cool ‘when we win’ Legal expert Jonathan Turley discusses constitutional background of birthright citizenship Tomi Lahren recreates Kathy Griffin photo shoot for Halloween US workers see highest wage growth since 2008 Feinstein up nine points in new Senate poll Longtime Obama aide dies of cancer Trump zeros in on immigration ahead of midterm elections Supreme Court set clear precedent on birthright citizenship Turkish prosecutor: Khashoggi was strangled, dismembered inside Saudi consulate Military must be part of the solution to the border crisis William Rehnquist proposed to Sandra Day O’Connor while at Stanford: report WaPo fact-checker accuses Republicans of misleading voters about fact-checks Ex-Navy analyst says Trump wants to be like the Russian oligarchy US must sanction Iran’s major human rights abusers Carl Reiner: ‘My personal goal’ is to make it to 2020 to vote out Trump Jon Stewart: Trump tricks media into covering him by appealing to their ‘narcissism’ Groups threaten to sue EPA for not banning paint stripper chemical Hatred is a human impulse that Trump wields as a political tool Google executive leaves after sexual harassment allegations Trump argues 14th Amendment doesn’t cover birthright citizenship Interior watchdog referred Zinke probe to Justice days before move to replace agency IG Fox’s MacCallum: It’s wrong for Trump to call the media the ‘enemy of the people’ Migrant caravan plans day of rest in southern Mexico Pipe bomb suspect planned attacks for months: prosecutors Trump’s claim of ending birthright citizenship is a callous and dangerous political stunt Barbra Streisand: ‘Doesn’t matter’ if I offend Trump supporters with my music Two-year-girl’s ‘headless’ Halloween costume goes viral Trump’s executive order ‘worst means to go forward’ on ending birthright citizenship, says legal expert Officials believe they’ve found wreckage of Indonesian flight Trump calls Pittsburgh protest reports ‘Fake News,’ says he was ‘treated so warmly’ Zuckerberg summoned to testify before U.K., Canadian lawmakers Conway defends Trump birthright citizenship plan: Many scholars say 14th Amendment ‘misinterpreted’ Trump may end up missing Merkel more than he realizes DC restaurants and bars offer up election-themed parties and specials ‘Messianic rabbi’ who appeared with Pence was defrocked by group that ordained him Poll: Majority of millennials say they will probably vote in midterms Graham to Mexico: ‘Stop this caravan’ and ‘keep working with Trump’ Fox News tops CNN and MSNBC combined in October cable news ratings Civility will not fix our democracy — only politics can Scarborough rips Graham for saying he’ll introduce legislation to end birthright citizenship: He’s ‘degrading’ himself for Trump Electoral College confusions Gab CEO defends social media platform after synagogue massacre Don Lemon: ‘White men’ are biggest terror threat to US, and there is no travel ban on them Rising: October 31, 2018 Oprah to knock on doors, hold town halls for Stacey Abrams in Georgia O’Rourke: The ‘invitation to hate openly, unapologetically’ has contributed to current environment Wall Street Journal blasts Trump order on birthright citizenship Chris Cuomo: Trump using language ‘propagated by Stalin, used by Hitler’ Protections for pre-existing conditions are being threatened Pelosi predicts Dems will take back the House The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by PhRMA — Trump divides Republicans ahead of midterms Trump faces Election Day deadline on Russia Trump surprise rattles GOP in final stretch The Memo: GOP mulls pros and cons of Trump on trail Tester fights for survival at home Donna Shalala seeks comeback in critical Florida House race Democrats look for blue wave among millennial voters US firm goes on lobbying blitz in fight with Angola T-Mobile, Sprint tailor merger pitch for Trump