The Hill Articles: September 19, 2018

FEMA administrator nearly quit amid feud with DHS chief: report Facebook teaming with nonprofits to fight fake election news Singer Leon Bridges to join Willie Nelson in performing at O’Rourke rally London terror suspect’s children told authorities he complained about Trump: inquiry Collins: My office has gotten ‘pretty ugly voicemails, threats’ over Kavanaugh Pamela Anderson claims she convinced Melania Trump to stop wearing fur Catholic bishops announce new rules for sexual abuse accusations Tom Selleck resigns from NRA’s board of directors State Dept: Worldwide terrorist attacks decreased by 23 percent in 2017 Utah group complains Mia Love should face criminal penalties for improper fundraising The Memo: Tide turns on Kavanaugh Dem: ‘Bulls—‘ to say GOP doing everything to contact Kavanaugh accuser Trump to nominate retiring lawmaker as head of trade agency Overnight Health Care: Advocates press Trump on Maine Medicaid expansion | Trump awards $1B in grants to fight opioids | Idaho pushes to allow non-ObamaCare plans Trump attack on Sessions may point to his departure Army chief: Poland doesn’t have space for ‘Fort Trump’ Budowsky: Kavanaugh and the rights of women Hillicon Valley: Trump’s exclusive interview with Hill.TV | Trump, intel officials clash over Russia docs | EU investigating Amazon | Military gets new cyber authority | Flynn sentencing sparks new questions about Mueller probe Snoop Dogg to Kanye and Trump: ‘F— you and f— him’ Grassley wants unredacted version of letter from Kavanaugh’s accuser Attorney for Kavanaugh accuser criticizes Senate panel’s ‘rush to a hearing’ Federal judge schedules Flynn sentencing for Dec. 18 Trump nominates former Fed economist to central bank’s board Federal judge dismisses GM ignition switch case Key GOP senators appear cool to Kavanaugh accuser’s demand McCaskill to oppose Kavanaugh nomination Dem describes meeting Kavanaugh accuser in July: ‘I told her that I believed her’ Trump, GOP regain edge in Kavanaugh battle Gillibrand: Kavanaugh accuser shouldn’t participate in ‘sham’ hearing Wyden says foreign hackers targeted personal accounts of senators, staffers Sessions in Chicago: If you want more shootings, listen to ACLU, Antifa, Black Lives Matter Grassley rejects Democratic request to delay Kavanaugh hearing pending investigation Election Countdown: Trump confident about midterms in Hill.TV interview | Kavanaugh controversy tests candidates | Sanders, Warren ponder if both can run | Super PACs spending big | Two states open general election voting Friday | Latest Senate polls Overnight Defense: Latest on Korea talks | Trump says summit results ‘very exciting!’ | Congress to get Space Force plan in February | Trump asked CIA about silent bombs US agrees to improve safety conditions at polluted nuclear facility Comey: Mueller may be in ‘fourth quarter’ of Russia probe Cook moves status of 6 House races as general election sprint begins Puerto Rico governor asks Trump to consider statehood Top Republican in Delaware resigns from party, blasts GOP Senate nominee Anita Hill, Christine Blasey Ford and the year of the woman in politics Roy Moore dismisses Kavanaugh accusation: ‘So obvious’ when claims come ‘just days before a very important event’ Jemele Hill to narrate LeBron James documentary ‘Shut Up and Dribble’ Oil expert says Trump’s trade policies are hurting industry Overnight Energy: Watchdog to investigate EPA over Hurricane Harvey | Panel asks GAO to expand probe into sexual harassment in science | States sue over methane rules rollback Sarah Palin: Mueller will ‘keep fishing’ until he gets something on Trump On The Money: Midterms to shake up House finance panel | Chamber chief says US not in trade war | Mulvaney moving CFPB unit out of DC | Conservatives frustrated over big spending bills New book: Trump told CIA, ‘We should make the bombs silent so they can’t get away’ Gunman dead in shooting at judge’s office in Pennsylvania GOP senator: Kavanaugh accuser ‘moving the goalposts’ Trump and the deep divide on environmental quality Fox News analyst to Kavanaugh: ‘Say nothing’ unless accuser testifies Trump to Florence victim: ‘At least you got a nice boat out of the deal’ Arizona GOP House candidate attacks Dem opponent as ‘not a good example of a Mexican’ Tax reform promised a deluge, delivered a drip of foreign earnings Indiana sisters with history of opposing Pence donate millions to Dems Indicted GOP lawmaker announces he’ll continue campaigning Nancy Pelosi: Will she remain the ‘Face of the Franchise’? Texas mayor kills 12-foot gator to avenge her horse Flake condemns Trump Jr. Instagram post mocking Kavanaugh accuser Editor of New York Review of Books exits amid controversy over #MeToo essay DOJ looking into ‘concerning’ behavior by employee in Project Veritas video Trump suggested Spain build a wall in the Sahara: report First Amendment group sues DOJ over seizure of New York Times reporter’s phone, email records GOP pollster says Democratic-leaning Independents more enthusiastic ahead of midterms Persistence pays off: The animal fur ban 35 years in the making Pompeo: US ready to ‘immediately’ resume talks with North Korea Mark Cuban donating $10M after investigation into workplace misconduct: report Australian football players wear blackface to dress up like Serena Williams The Small Business Administration’s misguided plan to eliminate SBA en español Kavanaugh won’t decide midterm election, says pollster Trump: My health and stability will help GOP beat Democrats’ conflicting messages this November Pentagon official: ‘Space Force’ proposal to be sent to Congress in February Alibaba founder reverses on promise to create 1 million jobs in US Warren suggests Mulvaney broke law by speaking to GOP donors Want to improve health care? Get Americans off of their couches Trump slams Bush for ‘worst single mistake’ in U.S. history National mood will help Dems in House races, says pollster Envoy: US seeking missile, nuclear treaty with Iran Data show more sold-out Nike merchandise after Kaepernick ad State Department warns Islamic State, al Qaeda have adapted after ‘major strides’ by US Bipartisan consensus on paid family leave is a terrible thing to waste Some states back plaintiff suing DHS over Haitians’ protected status Alabama Secretary of State sued for blocking constituents on Twitter Low Independent support for Trump ahead of midterms is not unusual, says GOP pollster READ: President Trump’s exclusive interview with Hill.TV New Defense cyber strategy gives military power on preventative cyberattacks Collins: Kavanaugh accuser should ‘reconsider,’ testify on Monday Trial for suspect in Iowa university student’s death set for next April Trump admin awards over $1 billion in grants to fight opioid epidemic Trump’s approval rating little changed at 46 percent Keeping up with Michael Avenatti NAFTA negotiations could make sexual violence America’s top export Jack Black calls Trump a ‘piece of s—‘ at Walk of Fame ceremony US Chamber chief says US not in trade war DeSantis says doesn’t ‘think anything’s changed’ between him and Trump Trump: Only George Washington has done more than me on judges Poll: Dems have 4-point lead on generic congressional ballot Farm bill must protect working lands conservation programs CBS in talks for miniseries based on Comey book CNN’s Cuomo signs on with SiriusXM to host weekday radio show How the GOP fixed the worst of ObamaCare GoFundMe campaign blasts through $100K goal to cover Kavanaugh accuser’s security costs Government watchdog probing EPA’s handling of Hurricane Harvey response What America’s Thinking: September 19, 2018 EU antitrust regulator opens probe into Amazon Sessions visits Chicago area police departments Grassley willing to send staff to California to speak with Kavanaugh accuser Sales of political books up 25 percent in 2018: report It’s time for the Congressional Turkey Caucus to get wise and stop being used Medicaid supporters urge Trump officials to approve expansion in Maine EXCLUSIVE: Trump says GOP will do much better than anyone thinks in midterms Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to ban teachers from discussing politics, government in classrooms Trump assures storm victims in Carolinas: ‘We will be there 100 percent’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump slams Sessions in exclusive Hill.TV interview | Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI investigation Corker blasts Trump’s ‘ready, fire, aim’ trade policy Dealing with the Russia factor in North Korea negotiations Police arrest suspect in Wisconsin office shooting White House announces fall garden tour dates Ford has no right to set conditions for Kavanaugh testimony Dem rep to Trump: ‘Did someone slip you truth serum?’ Trump doesn’t like the term ‘deep state’ because ‘it sounds so conspiratorial’ The booming economy trumps Trump’s trade battle with China Pelosi: GOP’s 2019 agenda a ‘nightmare’ for working families, seniors American in Egyptian prison pleads to Trump: ‘I pray that you secure my freedom’ Kavanaugh’s former classmate denies being at party in sexual assault allegation Black UMass employee says he was racially profiled after police called on him walking to work Poll: Opposition to Kavanaugh rises Mulvaney plans to move some consumer bureau staff to new Atlanta office 3D-printed gun advocate charged with child sex assault Wheeler won’t stop America’s addiction to fossil fuels A comprehensive strategy that secures real and lasting changes in Iran’s behavior Journalist says elite American universities have to ‘play by China’s rules’ to get access to country Trump’s team treats him like ‘any good kindergartener,’ says Dem strategist Graham: Kavanaugh FBI investigation request about delaying process until midterms Trump reserves judgment on Kavanaugh accuser, but says Democrats ‘make up lots of stuff’ For families, and taxpayers, end predatory prison phone fees New book: Putin tried to reinforce Trump’s belief in a ‘deep state’ undermining him Booker: It would be ‘irresponsible’ not to consider running for president Constituent called 911 on black candidate canvassing area for votes Dem strategist: ‘Genuine concern’ Russia will escalate interference efforts in 2018 Chicago parish burns rainbow flag, defying archdiocese Presidential approval: It’s the economy; except when it’s not California, New Mexico sue over Trump methane pollution rollback Poll: Larry Hogan holds commanding lead in Maryland race Trump: Relationship with North Korea ‘has very much calmed down’ Trump says he wants Kavanaugh accuser to testify Kavanaugh allegations would’ve lasted a 24-hour news cycle before #MeToo, says activist Two mental health patients drown while shackled in sheriff’s van during Florence flooding Family of woman who escaped from Border Patrol agent charged with murder calls it ‘a miracle’ Anita Hill: ‘Push the pause button’ on Kavanaugh hearing Monday Running on a new promise for Pre-K Maddow: Kavanaugh nomination ‘hurtling toward the sun’ Focus group: College students don’t vote absentee because they don’t know where to buy stamps Poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Cruz by 2 points in Texas Senate race John Legend stars in ad calling for ‘no’ vote on Kavanaugh Trump hints at new executive action on immigration, wants filibuster-proof Senate majority Poll: Gillum leads DeSantis by 6 points in Florida governor race One in five US prison inmates is a ‘criminal alien’ Ireland officially repeals amendment that banned abortion North Korea’s Kim to visit South Korea in ‘near future’ How private sector can fight opioid epidemic Disabled Americans deserve the benefits of self-driving cars Poll: Majority believes Woodward book and NY Times op-ed about Trump admin Trump Jr. campaign event looks for new venue after Montana restaurant declines to host Rising: September 19, 2018 The great US-China clash has arrived Senate Dem blasts colleagues’ ‘callousness’ toward Kavanaugh accuser Hill.TV INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Trump eviscerates Sessions: ‘I don’t have an attorney general’ Willie Nelson: ‘I don’t care’ if my supporters get angry that I support O’Rourke Mika Brzezinski: What’s GOP ‘supposed to do except demand a vote’ on Kavanaugh Poll: Almost three-quarters of Democratic women ‘very motivated’ to vote Trump admin unable to account for another 1,500 migrant children: report Clinton expects ‘wholesale’ firings by Trump after midterms FBI, Justice Dept plan to redact Russia documents despite Trump order for full declassification: report Fox’s Hume: Democratic strategy on Kavanaugh points in one direction: ‘Delay, delay, delay’ Trump: North Korea nuclear developments ‘very exciting’ Big Tobacco is marketing vapes to our kids, so our city took them on and won — it’s the FDA’s turn now The Hill’s Morning Report — Sponsored by United Against Nuclear Iran — The Hill interviews President Trump Conservatives left frustrated as Congress passes big spending bills Flynn sentencing move spurs questions about duration of Mueller probe Midterms to shake up top posts on House finance panel Green group targets California GOP House candidates in new ads