The Hill Articles: April 11, 2019

Julián Castro: Presidential candidates should be required to release tax returns Hillary Clinton says Assange must ‘answer for what he has done’ after arrest Herman Cain expected to withdraw from consideration for Fed: report Trump officials proposed moving migrants to ‘sanctuary cities’ as retaliation: report CNN host presses Trump Fed pick over shifting support for gold standard Rosenstein: ‘Bizarre’ to say Barr misleading public on Mueller report NY City Council bill would ban sale of celebrity-endorsed detox teas to minors Disney offers peek at plans for streaming service Trump joked military should come up with a Herman Cain-style ‘9-9-9 plan’ for border: report New England supermarket chain workers strike, forcing hundreds of stores to close Hillicon Valley: Assange faces US charges after arrest | Trump says WikiLeaks ‘not my thing’ | Uber officially files to go public | Bezos challenges retail rivals on wages | Kremlin tightens its control over internet Chicago sues Jussie Smollett Overnight Defense: Senators show skepticism over Space Force | Navy drops charges against officers in deadly collision | Trump taps next Navy chief NY state lawmaker meeting on social media devolves into shouting match: report Congress punts on disaster aid amid standoff with Trump, Dems GOP lawmaker doubles down on criticizing Kerry’s political science degree as not ‘science’ Susan Rice says she won’t challenge Susan Collins for Senate seat Jordan releases report accusing Dems of ‘fear mongering’ about 2020 census McConnell: Pelosi dealing with her own liberal ‘Freedom Caucus’ Oregon Senate passes bill limiting plastic straws White man sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to hire KKK to kill black neighbor We can accelerate a cure for Alzheimer’s Stevie Wonder: ‘The world is becoming blind’ to gun violence Gabbard: Assange arrest is a threat to journalists Dem challenges JPMorgan CEO to try and budget employee’s low salary Federal flood aid must not bailout bad decision making Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Sanders welcomes fight with Trump over ‘Medicare for all’ | DOJ attorney in ObamaCare case leaving | NYC mayor defends vaccination mandate | Ohio gov signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill Is messaging a massage or a partisan body slam? San Jose to fly rainbow flags near new Chick-fil-A location Meghan McCain to Sunny Hostin on Assange defense: ‘Straight propaganda!’ Dems say attorney general undermined credibility with Trump talking point Overnight Energy: Bernhardt confirmed as Interior chief | Dems probing if EPA officials broke ethics rules | Senators offer bipartisan carbon capture bill Illinois state lawmakers advance bill pushing Trump to release his tax returns On The Money — Presented by Job Creators Network — Fourth GOP senator opposes Cain for Fed | Weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969 | Kudlow says Trump may allow $125B in cuts if Congress doesn’t act | Uber files for IPO Debunking the media myth that Lester Holt’s interview caught Trump in obstruction De Blasio defends vaccination mandate from planned legal challenge Senators introduce bipartisan carbon capture bill McConnell: ‘Past time’ for immigration-border security deal Former DNC chairman endorses Buttigieg for president Workers find 27 possible graves near Florida’s oldest reform school How to keep promising low-income and first-gen college students from dropping out Obama pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle: ‘A legacy worthy of celebration’ Markey pushes to mandate more plane safety features Walmart buys tech startup to compete with Amazon Will Biden lead a ‘return to normalcy’ in 2020? Oprah praises New Zealand prime minister for response to Christchurch shootings: ‘I’ve never seen such leadership’ Uber officially files to go public Voters don’t have political strategy in mind at the polls, says Dem pollster ACLU condemns Assange prosecution Good defense is the best offense with hypersonic missiles Texas GOP lawmaker facing ‘security concerns’ after blocking bill allowing death penalty for abortion GOP leader on 2020: We need a ‘referendum on socialism’ McConnell to Trump: Don’t pick Cuccinelli to lead DHS Israeli spacecraft fails in attempt to reach moon Ocasio-Cortez: GOP attacks are ‘incitement of violence’ against women of color Swiss court orders historic revote on referendum over ‘incomplete’ info Poll: Democrats evenly split on reparations Ohio governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill Kamala Harris: ‘I am a gun owner’ for personal protection Dem pollster says female candidates viewed more negatively on campaign trail When will Joe Biden be sorry? Comey: ‘I accept that Bill Barr’s letter accurately portrays’ Mueller report Arkansas bill would make lying about pets being service animals illegal Arizona repeals law against sex-ed courses ‘promoting homosexual lifestyle’ Swedish prosecutor asked to reopen Assange rape investigation Conway jokes ‘finally’ a ‘White House official indicted in connection with Mueller investigation’ Dem lawmaker: Barr acting like ‘Michael Cohen’s replacement as Donald Trump’s mouthpiece’ Manchin says he supports Collins reelection  Lawmakers weigh challenges in fighting robocalls Trump says he will celebrate D-Day anniversary in France Political reporter: Trump plans to focus on immigration in 2020 Illinois billboard welcomes drivers from Missouri to state where they can get ‘a safe, legal abortion’ Political reporter says O’Rourke skipping Senate bid for White House run could hurt Dems Bernie’s smart move to do a Fox News town hall Disney CEO: ‘Hitler would have loved social media’ O’Rourke defends 2015 vote to lift oil export ban Poll: GOP enjoys 12-point edge over Dems on economy Study credits automatic registration for growing voter rolls Australian rugby star’s contract to be terminated over anti-gay Instagram post Ex-Obama counsel indicted for false statements, concealing Ukraine work House chairman threatens to find Justice official in contempt of Congress Schumer gives McConnell an ‘F’ on Senate action Georgia ethics chief to issue subpoenas in investigation of Abrams gubernatorial campaign Why an independent panel must investigate Boeing crashes Utah Democrats no longer paying party leader due to funding shortfall Fourth GOP senator comes out against Trump Fed pick Cain Jeff Bezos challenges retail rivals to top Amazon’s $15 minimum wage Ocasio-Cortez blasts Crenshaw for Omar attacks: ‘You refuse to cosponsor the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund’ Switzerland wants to stop stockpiling coffee, says it is ‘not essential’ to human life Pollster says there is no downside to Dems jumping into 2020 primary New York student says teacher wouldn’t let her pick Trump for class project on heroes Defeating Trump a top issue for Iowa Democrats: poll Halt H-1B visa fraud by empowering consular officers Kudlow says economy will play key role in 2020 Trump says he wants to keep sanctions on North Korea Schumer won’t rule out killing filibuster Poll shows Buttigieg in third behind Biden, Sanders in Iowa The Trump administration’s attack on Indian Country Progressive groups call on House Dems to investigate Kavanaugh’s confirmation Federal judge threatens to block Carnival cruise ships from docking in US: report Trump described Ivanka as ‘like a Democrat’ to congressional leaders: book Texas principal removed after allegations of anti-immigrant bias Roger Stone knocks Barbara Bush: ‘Her attack on me from beyond the grave required an answer’ The right way to reduce carbon emissions Ex-White House security clearance official to testify before House panel Ex-GOP congressman heads to investment bank Dems probing whether EPA officials violated ethics rules David Bernhardt confirmed as new Interior chief Trump seizes on Barr’s ‘spying’ remark Poll: Biden has double-digit lead over Dem field in Iowa If Trump and Moon work effectively together, progress towards peace can resume Senate Intel chair: Assange put ‘millions of lives at risk’ What America’s Thinking: April 11, 2019 Comey: ‘I have no idea’ what Barr meant with ‘spying’ comment Trump on WikiLeaks after Assange arrest: ‘It’s not my thing’ Historian on Trump: ‘If you’re closing the border, you don’t understand that immigrants built this country’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Assange faces US charges after dramatic arrest GOP senators dismiss Booker reparations proposal Georgetown students to vote on fees to pay for slavery reparations fund Like it or not, natural gas is our best energy option Expansion of resident-owned communities stems from rental challenges, says housing expert Senators show deep skepticism on Space Force proposal Civil rights attorney confronts Candace Owens on Fox News Obama-era FCC counsel: ‘American people will resuscitate’ net neutrality bill in Senate Dem senator presses FCC to meet deadline for mental health hotline Co-founder of Israel boycott movement denied entry to US: report Intel Dem: Assange is ‘a direct participant in Russian efforts to undermine the West’ Kudlow ‘optimistic’ on China trade deal Celebrate the Fair Housing Act by retaining its power ‘Distractor in Chief’ has made room for unprecedented regulatory reform Avenatti indictment alleges he stole millions from clients, didn’t pay taxes Pelosi says she still sees Trump as potential ally on immigration Kudlow: Trump may allow $125B in cuts if Congress doesn’t act George Lopez urges Latinos to speak out against Trump’s immigration policy CNN legal analyst knocks Barr’s spying claim: He ‘talks like Sean Hannity’ Tlaib: ‘Shame on’ New York Post for ‘spreading hate’ with anti-Omar cover We just witnessed a watershed Israeli election TSA chief to temporarily fill No. 2 post at Homeland Security Right-wing Polish lawmaker says country should be ‘purged’ of people ‘not worthy of belonging’ Pamela Anderson calls UK ‘America’s bitch’ for Assange arrest Trump tweets graphic inaccurately putting approval in Georgetown poll at 55 percent Kudlow: Dem push on Green New Deal, ‘Medicare for all’ would shrink economy by 15 percent Dem leader: Trump’s Fed picks like something out of ‘SNL’ Big Brother wants to be your new car’s co-pilot ICE violated Facebook policies in sting operation: report Ex-Pope Benedict blames church abuse scandal on sexual revolution of 1960s Kudlow: Trump stands behind Herman Cain ‘at the moment’ Warren proposes surtax on large companies’ profits Previously unknown human species discovered in Philippines DOJ official’s testimony delayed amid battle with Oversight Dems Small Business Boom: Nicole Wolter Panel: Feds finally settle on hacking charges against Assange Trump needs to shut down the border, but not for commerce Trump nominates next Navy chief Ohio college Republican group apologizes for email labeling Ocasio-Cortez a ‘domestic terrorist’ Are mobile homes an answer to housing affordability? Lieu fires back at GOP lawmaker who claims he was ‘owned’ by Candace Owens: ‘She said what she said’ Former FCC official says Senate should approve House-passed net neutrality bill Harris gets endorsement from key Iowa Democrat Navy dropping charges against officers in deadly 2017 collision Interview: George Lopez discusses ethnicity and race in America Weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969 Does the arrest of Julian Assange mean anything for journalists? Potential discrimination in NYC’s measles public health emergency order Suspect in Louisiana church fires is the son of a sheriff’s deputy: reports Snowden responds to Assange arrest: ‘Dark moment for press freedom’ Brad Pitt told to wrap it up at museum renovation hearing Small Business Boom: Denver insurance agency Author Reed Hundt says former president Obama failed to protect middle class READ: The Julian Assange indictment Sen. Manchin celebrates Assange arrest: ‘He’s our property’ Panel: Does it matter that Bernie Sanders is a millionaire? Former Planned Parenthood employee Abby Johnson discusses bills banning abortion after fetal heartbeat detection Rep. Dan Kildee talks battle for Trump tax returns Assange charged in computer hacking conspiracy by US Ky. governor takes shot at Louisville women’s basketball coach, says he was ‘outcoached’ Fixing our ‘America Last’ tax policy Chuck Todd rips Barr on spying remarks: ‘The attorney general gaslit the country’ Rising: April 11, 2019 Gaetz introduces ‘PENCIL’ resolution to oust Schiff from House Intel Inslee calls for ending filibuster to pass health care reform Dem launching ‘war room’ focused on Trump policies, local communities: report CNN’s Cooper mocks Trump: ‘Is that where the wall exists? Somewhere deep in outer space’ Sanders campaign to Trump: ‘We welcome this fight’ on ‘Medicare for all’ GOP senator: Assange ‘deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison’ NewDems put ideas over politics at ‘NEXT’ — a policy conference The fault lines behind Trump-Moon summit Hirono slams Barr use of ‘spying’: ‘When Barr opens his mouth, Trump’s words come popping out’ Report finds twice as many companies will pay zero in taxes this year Russian lawmakers approve measure to expand control of internet Obama congratulates Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki: ‘Class acts’ A reason to celebrate tax cuts Top New Zealand official signs sweeping gun laws Sudan’s president forced to step down: reports South Korean court orders lawmakers to ease abortion ban Bannon: US will get ‘pure Trump off the chain’ if president is reelected It’s time for the Supreme Court to end regulators’ abuse of Clean Water Act rule The Hill’s Morning Report – Female candidates search for liftoff in 2020 presidential race Julian Assange arrested in London on behalf of US Divided Dems look to regroup Republicans writing off hard-line DHS candidate Democrats are not blowing out the doors in 2020 fundraising White men leading in Dem polls raises issue of double standard Liberals surprised by tax vote vow to kill ‘Free File’ provision Koch network launches ad campaign opposing Trump’s proposed gas tax