The Hill Articles: September 20, 2018

Trump: ‘Good news’ that Obama is campaigning again Trump boosts Heller, hammers ‘Wacky Jacky’ opponent in Nevada Ford: ‘Zero chance’ I would confuse Kavanaugh with other student Trump to Senate panel on Kavanaugh hearing: ‘Get on with it’ Nikki Haley: New York Times ‘knew the facts’ about curtains and still released story Ford lawyer proposes testifying next Thursday March For Our Lives founder leaves group, says he regrets trying to ’embarrass’ Rubio Yale Law School dean responds to reports that Kavanaugh hired women with ‘certain look’ Nikki Haley on Kavanaugh firestorm: ‘It turns my stomach’ Overnight Health Care: HHS diverts funds to pay for detaining migrant children | Health officials defend transfers | Lawmakers consider easing drug company costs in opioids deal Google says senators’ Gmail accounts targeted by foreign hackers Kavanaugh tells Senate panel: I want a hearing to ‘clear my name’ Overnight Defense: Trump identifies first soldier remains from North Korea | New cyber strategy lets US go on offense | Army chief downplays talk of ‘Fort Trump’ Jobless claims fall to 49-year low for third straight week On The Money: Cohen reportedly questioned over Trump dealings with Russia | Trump hails economy | Tells workers to ‘start looking’ if they want a better job | Internal poll shows tax law backfiring on GOP Mysterious closure of New Mexico solar observatory was due to FBI child pornography investigation: report Hillicon Valley: Trump cyber strategy lets US go on offense | AT&T urges court to let Time Warner merger stand | Conservatives want wife of DOJ official to testify | Facebook, nonprofits team up to fight fake news | DC camera hacker pleads guilty Internal poll shows tax law backfiring for GOP Truth isn’t truth — why our brains can sometimes accept lies Poll: More voters oppose Kavanaugh’s nomination than support it Defense budget expert casts doubt on $13B Space Force estimate Romanian citizen pleads guilty over DC surveillance hacks Trump Jr. hits back after PETA releases Halloween costume mocking him Dem vows to probe ‘why the FBI stood down’ on Kavanaugh Brown signs California law intended to curb plastic straws in restaurants Texas GOP group apologizes over ad linking Hindu deity to party’s elephant symbol Feinstein’s office says it has received threats over Kavanaugh Poll: Cruz leads O’Rourke by 3 in Texas Senate race Dem senator praises Ford opening the door to testifying Reexamining presidential power over national monuments Overnight Energy: Exxon, Chevron join climate group | EPA looks to rescind rule for refrigerants | Regulators detail exemptions for ethanol rule FBI memos detail ‘partisan axes,’ secret conflicts behind the Russia election meddling assessment Republicans threaten to subpoena Nellie Ohr Former aide to Andrew Cuomo sentenced to 6 years in prison ZipRecruiter CEO downplays threat of artificial intelligence on job market More Massachusetts Voters Prefer Deval Patrick for President than Elizabeth Warren US sanctions Chinese military firm for buying Russian jets War, sanctions, political strife to drive oil prices higher Public opinion on Kavanaugh little changed after sexual assault allegation Melania Trump’s spokeswoman gets Hatch Act warning for #MAGA tweet CNN: Kavanaugh and his family getting threats ICE arrested dozens of immigrants who tried to sponsor undocumented migrant children Alaska gov, lieutenant gov come out against Kavanaugh US to prioritize attacks against foreign adversaries under new cyber strategy Televised awards shows fail to connect with broad audience Watch live: Trump holds MAGA rally in Las Vegas Midwesterners most downbeat about financial situation over past year, Hill.TV poll shows Cohen questioned for hours in Mueller probe about Trump’s dealings with Russia: report Paddlers sue Trump over frequent golf visits shutting down the Potomac River Media must set higher standard for reporting career-ending accusations EPA publishes data on ethanol rule exemptions Ford taps Obama, Clinton alum to navigate Senate hearing Harvard Law students call on school to reconsider Kavanaugh teaching post Some Americans hesitant to feel ‘economically secure’ 10 years after recession, says pollster Trump’s trade war — firing all cannons or closing the portholes? Trump to meet one-on-one with at least six foreign leaders at UN next week AT&T urges appeals court to let Time Warner merger stand Ford opens door to testifying next week NJ gov calls for sheriff’s resignation after racist remarks caught on tape Lawmakers consider easing costs on drug companies as part of opioids deal Trump identifies first soldier remains returned from North Korea Dem senator: Judiciary Committee doing ‘railroad job’ against Kavanaugh accuser GOP lawmaker mocks Kavanaugh accusation, jokes that Ruth Bader Ginsburg claimed she was groped by Lincoln Think our $20 trillion debt is bad? Get a load of the real number Following the story, investing in journalism that matters More Republicans than Dems say their financial situation is better since last year Men more likely than women to say they are financially better off since last year Puerto Rico governor: Private sector, nonprofits better positioned than government to help with rebuilding Julián and Joaquin Castro to campaign with O’Rourke in Texas Trump endorses Republican candidate in key NJ House race Senate Democrats increase pressure for FBI investigation of Kavanaugh Trump congratulates Japan’s Abe on election victory Midterms will have no bearing on Trump’s shot at reelection New York cardinal appoints retired judge to review sex abuse cases Teen girls pen open letter supporting Kavanaugh accuser: We imagine you at that party and ‘see ourselves’ Report: A third of Ben Carson’s appointees have no housing experience Google says it continues to allow apps to access Gmail user data Global trends converging to put more money in workers’ pockets Buck Sexton and John Solomon discuss their exclusive interview with President Trump Dershowitz: Don’t call Kavanaugh ‘perpetrator’ or accuser ‘victim’ One-third of Americans say they’re better off in 2018 ‘No doubt’ almost 3,000 died due to Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico governor says America Energized: American Petroleum Institute VP discusses Trump administration’s trade policies Panel: Jennifer Holdsworth and Kelsey Harkness discuss Trump’s border wall proposal and election security Activist Liz Plank discusses impact of Dr. Ford’s allegations in #MeToo era Trump health official defends funding shifts to pay for detained migrant children Kavanaugh won’t be charged: Stark differences between criminal cases and confirmation hearings An opportunity to improve the technology of health care for veterans and the nation Kaepernick to be awarded medal from Harvard What America’s Thinking: September 20, 2018 Kavanaugh accuser’s family writes letter of support French court orders Marine Le Pen to submit to psychiatric evaluation Michelle Obama warns against voter apathy in new PSA EPA to abandon restrictions against chemical linked to climate change PETA releases Halloween costume of Trump Jr. with bloody leopard trophy The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump rips ‘ridiculous’ spending bill | FBI dragged into new fight | Latest on Maryland shooting Millionaires group endorses Dem House candidates opposed to GOP tax law Former aides alleging sexual harassment on Capitol Hill urge congressional action The chaos in the Kavanaugh nomination illustrates the high stakes of the Supreme Court ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel talks impact of artificial intelligence Pompeo backed continued US support in Yemen war over objections from staff: report Monmouth poll: Incumbent GOP candidate trails Dem challenger in New Jersey House race Police arrest nearly two dozen Kavanaugh protesters California Dem hit with DDoS attacks during failed primary bid: report Symantec’s Dena Graziano discusses election security ahead of November midterms After Maria: How Puerto Rico is still trying to recover Foreign hackers a legitimate concern for ballot machines, says cybersecurity expert Michelle Obama adds dates to book tour ‘due to overwhelming fan demand’ Exxon Mobil, Chevron join climate initiative Republicans set deadline to hear back from Christine Blasey Ford Protect the Military Lending Act Embassy Eats: Chef Frida Johansson talks Swedish cuisine Anti-Kavanaugh demonstrators share stories of sexual assault on Capitol Hill Audit shows NRA in the red for second straight year: report Dem rep apologizes for tweet downplaying threats against Collins’ office Walmart warns Trump tariffs may force price hikes Griffin, Avenatti and Lahren among Politicon 2018 speakers The seafood trade deficit is a diversionary tactic VA reform needed to ensure veterans receive the health care they deserve British arm of Equifax fined over 2017 data breach Rep. Cummings: Will Kavanaugh take lie detector test and ask for FBI investigation? Congressional Hispanic Caucus wants meeting with FEMA to discuss Puerto Rico recovery New grounds for impeachment? House Dem says Trump deserves it for making society worse ‘Overriding concern for self’ is the theme of Trump administration, says Dem strategist GAO investigating after employee featured in Project Veritas video Sprint/T-Mobile deal must not allow China to threaten US security Ocasio-Cortez: Puerto Rico is ‘still a colony’ of US Pompeo’s staff cracks down on ‘correct use of commas’ at State Dept Report finds states have improved cybersecurity for voter registration data Colorado Democratic candidate’s truck shot while she was in it Kavanaugh accuser’s classmate clarifies she has no ‘first-hand knowledge’ of alleged assault Vote Democrat in midterms to rein in Trump, preserve justice Goodlatte: Administration undercut law, Congress by setting refugee cap LeBron: Trump shouldn’t have the time to insult me on Twitter Polarization offers false choices on support for Israel 3 killed in shooting at Maryland business park: report US proposes October talks on recovering war remains from North Korea Poll: Most Massachusetts voters don’t think Warren should run for president in 2020 Progressive group giving out mini-‘Trump baby’ balloons ahead of protests Artist places prison bars on Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star Stand with veterans instead of predatory for-profit colleges GOP senator sees ‘little hiccup’ in Kavanaugh confirmation Cybersecurity expert cautions ‘uptick’ in fake websites Don’t buy revisionist history: Hurricane Maria response was the best it could be 3D-printed gun creator flies to Taiwan after being accused of child sex assault: report Sessions limits ability of judges to dismiss deportation cases Kim, Moon toss ball to Trump in ‘last, best chance’ for Korean peace Sessions gets unexpected support – from a Democrat who wants to impeach Trump South Korean president to carry private message from Kim to Trump Veterans: Answering the call to serve Judge rules State can’t deny passport to person who won’t select male or female as gender GOP super PAC drops $2.5 million on Nevada ad campaign DeSantis ally called Obama racial slur on Twitter Appointee or career, VA’s officials can take the agency to excellence Celebrities rally behind Kavanaugh accuser in video: ‘We believe you’ Trump lawyer: NBC interview with Comey firing comments was edited 11 Dems float anti-Pelosi leadership plan: reports Puerto Rico: One year after Hurricane Maria Wilbur Ross is wrong; the pain from the trade war is coming Senate Dem: It’s ‘bulls—‘ for Republicans to say they have done all they can to contact Kavanaugh accuser Rising: September 20, 2018 Trump blasts Congress over ‘ridiculous’ spending bill: ‘Where is the money for the wall?’ Trump threatens Middle Eastern countries over oil prices: ‘OPEC monopoly must get prices down now’ Trump’s HHS diverting funds from NIH, CDC to pay for increased number of migrant children Trump touts economy: If you’re not happy in your current job, ‘start looking’ RNC surpasses $250 million in fundraising for midterms To ensure veteran health, look first to veteran employment The Hill’s Morning Report — Sponsored by United Against Nuclear Iran — GOP again has momentum on Kavanaugh rollercoaster FBI stuck in yet another political controversy Blue wave poses governing risks for Dems Fight looms over national privacy law Dems seek to rebuild blue wall in Rust Belt contests Industry wins big in methane rules rollback One year later: Puerto Rico battles with bureaucracy after Maria Controversy over Kavanaugh could weigh on Roberts court Arizona race becomes Senate GOP’s ‘firewall’