The Hill Articles: April 2, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez mocks Tucker Carlson’s warning about feminism: ‘Get spooked’ Colbert mocks Trump for ‘oranges’ gaffe Dem wins Trump district in swing-state Pennsylvania Trump says health care plan will be first vote after 2020 election Judge allows Wisconsin to withdraw from two lawsuits against ObamaCare Chicago elects its first black woman mayor Trump mocks Green New Deal as done by ‘young bartender’ Ocasio-Cortez Two more women accuse Biden of inappropriate touching Trump: ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan ‘was made up by me’ Overnight Health Care: Dem senators offer ‘Medicare X’ bill | McConnell tells Trump Senate won’t take up ObamaCare repeal | Insulin makers to testify | Scalise moves to force vote on abortion bill Trump’s expected pick to be next State Dept spokesperson once blasted his behavior as ‘disgusting’: report GOP shuts down Trump health push Long-shot goal of nixing Electoral College picks up steam GOP, Dems balk at latest Trump foreign aid cuts House Oversight Committee serves subpoenas in security clearance, census probes Trump taunts Biden amid misconduct allegations: ‘You having a good time, Joe?’ Trump says GOP will take back House, suggests votes are being tampered with Alabama GOP lawmaker files bill that would ban nearly all abortions Mellman: Trump after Mueller Trump admin asks courts to dismiss legal challenges to emergency declaration Lobbying World Trump taps career diplomat as ambassador to Libya Pavlich: Trump and Obama officials agree — there’s a crisis at the border Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief expects Turkey to drop purchase of Russian missile system | Dems counter Trump’s proposed cuts with $51B spending boost | Lawmakers press Perry on nuke work with Saudis On The Money: Trump shifts on border shutdown threat | Lawmakers fear ‘catastrophic economic impact’ from closure | Waters warns bankers she will take ‘a hard look’ to catch misconduct | Uncertainty over Dem spending proposal Trump taps veteran lawyer to fill vacant Dem SEC seat San Juan mayor calls Trump a ‘fake news cartoon’: ‘3,000 Puerto Ricans died on your watch’ Bipartisan group introduces legislation to protect federal workers’ health benefits during shutdowns Dem tax-writers forming working group on SALT deduction cap Top Trump Organization official to step down Seven Republicans vote against naming post office after ex-Rep. Louise Slaughter Hillicon Valley — Presented by CTIA and America’s wireless industry — Google to require full benefits for temporary workers | House Intel to hold hearing on deepfakes | DOJ warns Academy over rule changes affecting Netflix From avocados to beer: 5 areas taking a hit if Trump closes southern border Michelle Obama congratulates Valerie Jarrett on her new book with throwback photo Puerto Rico gov tweets ‘#PuertoRicoIsTheUSA’ after WH spokesman refers to it as ‘that country’ Mexican Hass avocado prices jumped 34 percent Tuesday CNN announces string of 2020 town halls Alyssa Milano slams male Georgia lawmakers for ‘voting on what goes on inside my uterus’ Dems request $2.5M more funding for Interior watchdog after increase in probe requests Dem spending proposal faces uncertain vote HHS inspector general stepping down from watchdog role Overnight Energy: Wheeler vows to keep funds for Great Lakes cleanup | Inslee presses Trump on climate in House testimony | Dems seek more funds for Interior watchdog Dem lawmaker gives emotional speech about her child coming out as gender-nonconforming A bipartisan solution to fix the electoral college Ralph Lauren features same-sex couple in family ad campaign for first time Progressive House Dems meet with Pelosi staffer to push for tough drug pricing bill Andrew Yang says his campaign raised $1.7 million in two months Experts warn of ‘major disruption’ to auto industry if Trump closes border Trump dismisses ‘waste of time’ effort to compel release of full Mueller report Former Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate found guilty in murder-for-hire plot Analysis: Youth voter turnout increased across the board in 2018 Nuclear power is not a viable solution for Green New Deal Biden controversy splits Dems on generational, political lines Megyn Kelly slams CNN host suggestion authorities should have stopped the ‘Lock Her Up’ chant at Trump rallies Ocasio-Cortez calls for release of Chelsea Manning: ‘Solitary confinement is torture’ Shell to quit US refining lobby over climate policy disagreements New Zealand lawmakers pass initial vote for new gun restrictions Woman carrying two Chinese passports, malware charged with illegally entering Mar-a-Lago ‘White power’ graffiti found after fire destroys historic Tennessee social justice center Pope Francis says women have ‘legitimate claims’ for equality Clothing brand uses thread from MAGA cap to create ‘Welcome to Canada’ hat for #UnravelHate campaign Insulin manufacturers to testify as part of House pricing probe Warren campaign hits campaign fundraising goal, does not report total haul Puerto Rico’s governor to Trump: ‘We are not your adversaries, we are your citizens’ Trump golf course paid late California taxes following newspaper’s inquiry: report GOP lawmaker Mark Walker ensnared in federal corruption probe The Congressional Black Caucus: America stands to lose a lot under TrumpCare Large majority of GOP voters in new poll say media outlets publish ‘fake news’ for political purposes Charges dismissed against 24 bikers in 2015 shootout that left 9 dead Dem pollster says media has ‘greatly exaggerated’ Biden allegations Trump incorrectly says that his father was born in Germany Senators press Perry on nuclear work with Saudi Arabia Why the government needs to pay attention to census cybersecurity Dem pollster says progressive candidates of color more ‘eloquent’ about faith than white progressives Dem pollster says Trump is strongest when he’s a ‘conservative populist’ Algerian president resigns amid student demonstrations Tennessee House passes bill allowing adoption groups to refuse service to LGBT couples Pelosi hails Sorkin’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as a call for ‘decency’ Senate panel opens investigation of FAA safety inspectors Top Finance Dem to propose annually taxing wealthy people’s investment gains Schumer responds to Biden allegation: ‘Voters will weigh the pros and cons’ Australia will no longer contribute to major UN climate change fund Carole King lobbies lawmakers in support of bill to protect the Rockies 2020 Dem on Biden allegations: Party can’t afford nominee ‘bogged down by the past’ Second Dem primary debate to be held July 30, 31 in Detroit Chicago’s Art Institute postpones Native American exhibit over concerns of cultural insensitivity McConnell warns closing the border would have ‘potentially catastrophic economic impact’ House Oversight authorizes subpoenas on census citizenship question Democrats block rule change on Trump nominees; GOP set to go nuclear Gillibrand, Grassley reintroduce campus sexual assault bill Fox News wins cable news ratings race for 69th consecutive quarter Why the US is partnering with Brazil in space race against China Through ‘inclusive capitalism,’ California leads from the front McConnell to Trump: We’re not repealing and replacing ObamaCare Pollster says progressive 2020 candidate with faith ties would be valuable asset EPA chief doubles down on Trump’s commitment to fully fund Great Lakes program Texas lawmaker says closing border would be ‘unfortunate’ but ‘priorities have to be determined’ Ukraine continues to fight corruption — don’t believe the smear ‘Fox & Friends’ host says Trump approval will get stronger with McCain, Flake gone Dem pollster says Warren ‘brackets’ two voter pools House Oversight votes to subpoena ex-White House official in security clearance probe It’s still Obama’s party: Former president easily tops list of who best represents Democrats Justice warns academy against suppressing competition in Oscar awards If e-cigarettes help smokers quit, treat them as any other prescription medicine Texas judge accidentally resigns by announcing state Supreme Court bid Trump shifts on border shutdown threat Comey: It’s ‘a very good thing’ that Mueller report suggests no collusion Dems counter Trump’s cuts with proposed $51B spending increase Former CIA, NSA employees sue agencies over alleged censorship Biden readies presidential run amid allegations Cruz slams Yahoo report saying he missed Ocasio-Cortez’s point on $7 airport croissants: ‘Uh, no’ Equal Pay Day — equality for all still comes with an asterisk GOP lawmaker asks whether trans rights advocates would celebrate Trump declaring himself ‘first female president’ California gas station clerk fired after ranting against woman speaking Spanish Inslee presses Trump on climate change in House testimony Top GOP lawmaker moves to force floor vote on abortion bill Trump admin investigated Chinese acquisition of Grindr over national security concerns: report The labor force brings some joy to the ‘dismal science’ Theresa May calls for Brexit extension as Parliament fails to approve deal Former Mass. AG Coakley joins e-cigarette maker Juul Proposed budget cuts prioritize border security over American families and communities Ocasio-Cortez takes shot at Kushner over alleged WhatsApp use: What’s next, ‘putting nuclear codes in Instagram DMs?’ Shanahan: Turkey will drop purchase of Russian missile system amid F-35 pressure Bipartisan IRS reform bill heads to House floor Pro-Trump group to release ‘Creepy Joe’ Biden ad Jersey City mayor suggests ‘commuter tax’ on NYC residents in response to ‘congestion pricing’ Julián Castro calls for border crossing to be decriminalized Google requiring temporary workers, contractors get health care coverage, parental leave Muslim rights advocate says Omar helped ‘broaden the conversation’ about Israel President makes the smart call for reforming housing finance system What America’s Thinking: April 2, 2019 Online shopping tops brick-and-mortar for first time ever Democratic senators unveil ‘Medicare X’ bill to expand coverage Intel to examine deepfake videos in hearing Buttigieg’s favorability surges in new poll UNC memorial honoring slaves vandalized with urine and racial slurs North Carolina GOP chairman indicted on bribery charges The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Kidney Care Partners — Biden camp scrambles to address first crisis Pittsburgh approves new gun control legislation Correspondents’ dinner party scene begins to take shape Can Kim Jong Un really denuclearize? Clinton commemorates Equal Pay Day: ‘A good day to call your senators’ ‘Inside Edition’ host Deborah Norville to have cancer surgery after viewer spotted lump on her neck White House spokesman says referring to Puerto Rico as ‘that country’ was a ‘slip of the tongue’ White House studying options to shut down southern border Muslim rights advocate: People feel ‘scared’ going to mosques after New Zealand shooting Delaney: Green New Deal is ‘not the best way forward’ Sarah Sanders calls Democrats ‘sore losers’ for seeking subpoena of Mueller report YouTube places restrictions on anti-Muslim UK activist Tommy Robinson Nobel-nominated teen climate activist posts Autism Awareness Day message Public-private joint effort is needed to prevent a cyber Pearl Harbor White House blasts clearance probe as ‘dangerous,’ ‘shameful’ Businesses to lose $726M a day if border closes, manufacturers association says Meghan McCain shows support for ‘truly decent’ Biden in wake of second allegation Iowa basketball player fights back after NCAA says he can’t keep rug as souvenir Iowa college student Jonathan Gottlieb talks favored Dem candidates Advocate Zahra Billoo talks national Muslim advocacy day Panel: Joe Biden fallout continues Rep. John Delaney says changing Electoral College won’t happen by 2020 Texas Rep. Brian Babin talks growing border crisis Second accuser comes forward against Biden over inappropriate behavior Americans borrowed $88 billion last year to pay for health care: survey A pathway to universal health care coverage Schiff says Trump broke ‘cardinal rule’ of childish nicknames: ‘Pick one and stick with it’ Alec Baldwin: Trump doesn’t deserve ‘finely-rendered impersonation’ Rewarding failure: Taxpayers on hook for $12 billion nuclear boondoggle Biden office highlights support from women after second accuser comes forward GOP strategist: Dems need to draw line on how to handle sexual misconduct allegations Democrats rally at Supreme Court ahead of ObamaCare vote Wynn Resorts execs accused of covering up sexual misconduct allegations against former CEO Nuclear issues sharpen focus on US-Saudi relations Capital Gazette receives breaking news award for coverage of shooting in its newsroom Howard Schultz sued for allegedly sending unsolicited texts promoting book tour University of Arizona charging 2 students over protest of border patrol event GOP lawmaker ‘concerned about the economic toll’ of potential border shutdown John Legend, Jerome Powell to speak at House Dems’ retreat Barr’s summary gambit could backfire, al la Nunes’s memo Politico to replace editor in chief New Zealand officially introduces bill banning guns used in mosque attack Second Fairfax accuser speaks out about alleged assault NATO commander nominee: Turkey ‘should not get the F-35’ if it buys Russian defense system Sanders hauls in eye-popping $18.2M in first quarter ACLU says migrants forced to sleep in dirt, wake up every three hours Delaney warns Dems on court packing, says GOP will do the same when they’re in power The working class is more upbeat than most 2020 candidates think DHS reassigns analysts in unit focused on domestic terror: report Pelosi to Biden: ‘Join the straight-arm club’ Maxine Waters warns bankers she will take ‘a hard look’ to spot misconduct Nipsey Hussle vigil ends with stampede injuring several Women can close the pay gap by forming unions Tucker Carlson says Chris Hayes is ‘what every man would be if feminists had absolute power’ Trump: Dems ‘have become totally unhinged’ following Mueller report Mueller’s unsatisfying report and its endangering summary Mother of Michael Brown running for Ferguson City Council LAPD identifies suspect in killing of Nipsey Hussle Rising: April 2, 2019 Bloomberg might reconsider decision on 2020: report Brzezinski rips ‘woke’ left on Biden: ‘You’re eating those who can beat Trump’ Throwing out Electoral College throws out our republic Sanders: Packing Supreme Court not the ‘ultimate solution’ Trump: Best thing to ever happen to ‘Puerto Rico is President Donald J. Trump’ #MeToo has lost its way: In defense of Joe Biden Alyssa Milano defends Biden: ‘I am proud to call Joe Biden a friend’ What the Trump administration should do in Latin America to go after Hezbollah Nielsen exits international meetings early to oversee response to border crossings: report UNC women’s basketball coaches placed on paid leave, program under review New guidelines for family planning centers mandate bad medicine Buttigieg tops 2020 rivals in social media interest Jarrett says she confronted Obama about ‘macho atmosphere’ in White House Follow Newsom’s lead with federal moratorium on death penalty The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems debate if Biden’s conduct with women disqualifying Pivot to center? Not Trump Trump officials challenge tech over housing discrimination Wells Fargo struggles to escape Washington anger Concerns mount over 2020 census The Memo: New revelations fuel controversy over security clearances Breaking through the boys club Cyber criminals using tactic to spread to other connected networks, research finds