The Hill Articles: September 21, 2018

Grassley extends deadline for Kavanaugh accuser to decide on testifying Hannity urges Trump not to fire ‘anybody’ after Rosenstein report Ben Carson appears to tie allegation against Kavanaugh to socialist plot FEMA head to reimburse government for use of federal vehicles: report Five takeaways from Cruz, O’Rourke’s fiery first debate Kavanaugh accuser seeks additional day to decide on testimony Rosenstein: ‘I never pursued’ trying to record Trump Wilbur Ross ordered to give deposition in 2020 census case: report Murkowski says she’ll wait until Ford testifies before making decision on Kavanaugh Trump vows to get rid of ‘stench’ at DOJ, FBI Trump hits McCain on ObamaCare vote ‘Kavanaugh’ chants erupt at Trump rally in Missouri NY Times, McCabe give Trump perfect cover to fire Rosenstein, Sessions GOP declines to subpoena Kavanaugh classmate, rejects other demands GOP, Kavanaugh accuser struggle to reach deal House Judiciary on NY Times article: I intend to subpoena ‘McCabe Memos’ Watch live: Cruz, O’Rourke face off in first debate GOP Senate candidate: Allegations against Kavanaugh ‘absurd’ Heller embraces Trump in risky attempt to survive in November Live coverage: Cruz, O’Rourke clash in Texas debate Probe faults Maryland University trainers in death of football player Grassley panel scraps Kavanaugh hearing, warns committee will vote without deal Hillicon Valley: NYT says Rosenstein wanted to wear wire on Trump | Twitter bug shared some private messages | Vendor put remote-access software on voting machines | Paypal cuts ties with Infowars | Google warned senators about foreign hacks Nearly 50 Yale Law faculty members call for FBI to probe allegation against Kavanaugh Conservative PR firm helped promote unfounded theory about Kavanaugh: report Another Roger Stone associate meets with grand jury Trump administration to review Alabama work requirements for Medicaid. Minnesota state lawmaker ends reelection campaign amid accusations of inappropriate behavior with daughter Judiciary Dems say GOP treating Kavanaugh accuser worse than Anita Hill Watch live: Trump holds rally in Missouri Montana lawmakers cheer recommendation to ban mining north of Yellowstone Ronald Reagan’s daughter defends Kavanaugh accuser: I was sexually assaulted and ‘don’t remember’ details Overnight Defense: Pentagon releases report detailing sexual assault risk | Sailors face highest risk of assault across military | Trump signs ‘minibus’ spending bill that covers VA Yale, MIT study: 22 million, not 11 million, undocumented immigrants in US On The Money: Trump signs first 2019 ‘minibus’ spending package | Mueller probing transactions by Russian organizers of Trump Tower meeting | Stocks brush off trade fears Tax Reform 2.0 will help more workers get on track for retirement GOP House campaign arm cancels remaining ad reservation in Pittsburgh Overnight Health Care: Opioids package nears finish line | Measure to help drug companies draws ire | Maryland ObamaCare rates to drop Majority of 2016 nonvoters wouldn’t vote again in hypothetical rematch Rap mogul Suge Knight agrees to 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter Trump signs first ‘minibus’ spending package for 2019 Feinstein to GOP: Show some heart to Kavanaugh accuser Supreme Court leaves in place decision that will shine a light on dark money GOP lawmaker’s siblings endorse Dem opponent: ‘Difficult to see my brother as anything but a racist’ Overnight Energy: Navajo coal plant to close | NC dam breach raises pollution fears | House panel to examine endangered species bills New Jersey sheriff resigns after racist remarks captured on tape Withdraw US forces from Syria now — every day we delay increases our risk Fox’s Ingraham deletes tweet calling for Trump to fire Rosenstein Poll: Democrats hold big leads in Pennsylvania Senate, governor races Republican strategist says FCC needs to hold fraudulent callers more accountable O’Rourke rakes in $9.1M online in August How does the 25th Amendment work? Clinton’s support is too weak to win the presidency, says Dem pollster The case before the Supreme Court this month that is dividing progressives Rosenstein rips NYT for ‘inaccurate’ story on Trump recordings Ben & Jerry’s co-founders announce effort to help 7 Dem House challengers Rihanna appointed as ambassador of Barbados Trump Jr. slams Rosenstein report: ‘No one is shocked’ Texas showdown: Cruz, O’Rourke to face off in debate Pentagon releases report on sexual assault risk Michelle Obama book tour fetching steep ticket prices Political shenanigans mask true problems in Puerto Rico Dems with political experience could have edge in 2020 primary, says pollster Sarah Palin plans to leave Alaska 10 percent of Trump voters wouldn’t back him in hypothetical 2016 re-match Pollster quiz: How many Americans believe there’s a ‘correct’ way to load a dishwasher? Hard choices in training Americans for AI workplace of future Rosenstein wanted to wear wire on Trump, NYT says #WhyIDidntReport takes off on Twitter Maryland ObamaCare rates set to decrease PayPal stops doing business with Infowars Collins ‘appalled’ by Trump tweet about Kavanaugh accuser Whoopi on ‘The View’: Trump ‘has enough accusers to know why’ women didn’t come forward Trade war expediting the evolution of China’s economy America’s looming Alzheimer’s crisis—and how to handle it NFL owners feared Trump tweets about players kneeling, says journalist Navajo-owned coal plant to be shut down despite Interior push to keep open Sherrod Brown says he’s ‘not actively considering’ running for president Trump Jr. to Dem Senator: ‘You admitted to hitting your wife so hard it gave her a black eye!’ GOP making counteroffer to Kavanaugh accuser Voters expect a sustainable farm bill for all Clinton would beat Trump in landslide in 2016 re-run, says Hill.TV poll Senate Democrats expand Kavanaugh documents lawsuit Former White House lawyer sought to pay Manafort, Gates legal fees: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump questions Kavanaugh accuser’s account | Accuser may testify Thursday | Midterm blame game begins FBI, Ford to discuss threats — not Kavanaugh Positive Moon-Kim summit creates a diplomatic opening in North Korea GOP lawmaker tells people to ‘lighten up’ over joke about Ruth Bader Ginsburg being groped NC dam breach could put coal ash into river What America’s Thinking: September 21, 2018 Alyssa Milano slams Trump for remarks on Kavanaugh accuser Rising Panel: Harlan Hill and Will Jawando on Trump declassifying documents and Google’s algorithms Coulter mocks Kavanaugh accuser: She’ll only testify ‘from a ski lift’ Mueller investigating Russian payments made by Trump Tower meeting organizers: report Buck in a bar: Congressman Ryan Costello Ex-New Hampshire GOP chair rips Trump for casting doubt on Kavanaugh’s accuser Reporter Mark Leibovich talks new book on NFL Administration thwarting Congress by withholding transit funds The New Workforce: Ipsun Power CEO Herve Billiet talks renewable energy Conservative activist: Kavanaugh accuser’s claim ‘unprovable’ CNN editor: Booker’s ‘groping incident’ ‘different’ from Kavanaugh allegation Republican strategist Sarah Chamberlain discusses women GOP candidates Sinema, Fitzpatrick call for long-term extension of Violence Against Women Act Dems look to Gillum, Abrams for pathway to victory in tough states 3D-printed gun creator accused of sexual assault arrested in Taiwan Christine Blasey Ford opens negotiations for Senate testimony next week about Kavanaugh allegations Support for educational choice continues to grow Silicon Valley is making ‘zero effort’ to include conservative thinking, says GOP strategist Dershowitz: Kavanaugh accuser’s request is ‘anti-American’ Trump delays release of Russia docs after ‘key allies’ raise concerns Journalist says there’s a ‘swamp in football’ McConnell suggests he could hold Senate in session through October National security negligence needs to end Gavin Newsom compares Trump to evil clown Pennywise from ‘It’ Biden says Kavanaugh accuser must be treated better than Anita Hill Ronan Farrow named to Top 100 Most Powerful list Number of GOP women in House could fall to World War II levels, Republican CEO says McConnell: Kavanaugh will be on Supreme Court ‘in very near future’ Houston police chief responds to Trump: It’s ‘a fact’ that sexual assault is underreported Effective regulation of the addiction treatment industry will take education and collaboration Congress should act on bipartisan legislation to address the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease Alec Baldwin says he’s returning as President Trump on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Poll: Democratic voters’ enthusiasm high as midterms approach GOP lawmaker makes light of Kavanaugh allegation: ‘Give me a break’ Senate Dems to Trump: Reverse cuts to Palestinian aid China ‘outraged’ by US sanctions over Russian weapons deal SpaceX’s trip around the moon could be the greatest private voyage in history Republican CEO says Hillary Clinton’s loss galvanized women Dems to run for office Poll: 4 in 10 Americans want Senate to reject Kavanaugh GOP lacks good funding mechanism for women candidates, says Republican CEO International Day of Peace lesson: Building peace pays Trump raises doubts about Kavanaugh accuser San Juan mayor calls Hurricane Maria ‘Trump’s Katrina’ Refusing study in Israel is a bitter lesson in discrimination Russians considered plan to smuggle Julian Assange out of embassy in UK: report Conway to CNN’s Cuomo in heated debate: ‘I’ll walk away’ if you continue to interrupt me Cruz confronted by mother of Santa Fe shooting victim at rally Giuliani: Schumer would believe ‘anybody’ to hurt Trump Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘toss-up’ What does it mean to be qualified to be a Supreme Court justice? The Hill’s Morning Report — Sponsored by United Against Nuclear Iran — Kavanaugh, accuser say they’re prepared to testify Internal RNC poll shows Pelosi is more popular than Trump: report After Trump travel ban, Google employees debated adjusting search results Trump’s China strategy doesn’t have a leg to stand on Congressional Ethics committees are the wrong place to settle harassment and discrimination claims Rising: September 21, 2018 Ireland to offer free abortions after ban’s repeal Axios: Staffers working to stop Trump from attacking Kavanaugh accuser Haley wasn’t invited to key White House meeting on refugee policy: report Maher makes $1 million donation to Democratic Senate super PAC Drug companies will love Trump’s plan to get rid of drug rebates — the consumers will hate it Indicted lawmaker angers GOP with decision to run for reelection Partisan politics at independent agency draws bipartisan rebuke GOP, White House start playing midterm blame game First votes already cast in volatile midterm elections Trump rallies in Nevada amid Supreme Court flurry: ‘We’re gonna get Brett’