The Hill Articles: August 12, 2019

Video shows Chris Cuomo in altercation after man calls him ‘Fredo’ Review of culture, ethics in US special forces ordered following scandals Harry Reid calls for Senate to abolish filibuster in all its forms Fourth NRA board member resigns amid leadership turmoil FDA warns consumers against ‘Miracle Mineral Solution’ products Large majority of Americans want undocumented immigrants in US to be granted legal status: poll Federal judge rules Virginia school district’s transgender bathroom ban is discriminatory Black land was plundered for decades — this law can thwart more losses NY Times editor on Trump headline: It was a ‘f—ing’ mess Watchdog report says Trump’s State Department hiring freeze impacted safety NYT columnist: Epstein claimed to have damaging information on powerful people House Judiciary leaders demand answers from Bureau of Prisons on Epstein death Educators: The unsung heroes supporting immigrant families in wake of ICE raids Administration is trying to gut health care for trans folks: It will take all of us to stop them Politics in the office in 2019 — get ready to be sued Scaramucci breaks up with Trump in now-familiar pattern Conservative commentator: Tech giants must decide if they are publishers FBI searches Jeffrey Epstein’s home in Virgin Islands Democrats turn tragedy into politics Green groups sue Trump administration over reduced penalties on fuel efficiency Trump: US is ‘learning much’ from Russian missile explosion GOP’s disregard for venomous Trump rhetoric against Latinos is inexcusable Biden’s gaffes pile up, worrying some supporters Hillicon Valley: Whole Foods workers protest Amazon’s ICE ties | Oregon joins lawsuit against T-Mobile, Sprint deal | Trump looks for help to rein in tech giants | Cyberattacks find easy target in nation’s schools Campaign aide: Trump asking questions shared by ‘millions of Americans’ with Epstein conspiracy theory Study: 4 in 10 patients faced surprise bills in 2016 after visiting in-network hospitals New York attorney general to sue Trump administration over ‘public charge’ rule Here’s how we can have ‘Medicare for all’ with a private option US ambassador to Germany calls out journalists who blocked him on Twitter Democrats, environmentalists blast Trump rollback of endangered species protections Whole Foods workers denounce Amazon ties to ICE Congressional Hispanic Caucus calls for answers on Mississippi ICE raids Oregon governor supports requiring presidential candidates release tax returns to appear on ballot San Jose mayor proposes mandatory liability insurance for gun owners Budget deficit exceeds 2018 total Congress needs to pass a bill that strengthens efforts against domestic terrorism Campaigns need to practice — not just preach — stronger digital security Same-sex penguin couple at Berlin zoo adopt abandoned egg White House seeks volunteers, musicians for Christmas celebrations Cummings’s wife asks Twitter for help identifying home break-in suspect Lance Armstrong brags about blowing the ‘doors off’ Pence on a bike path Trump hits back at Scaramucci after ex-aide suggests replacing him atop GOP ticket Defense attorneys pushed for Epstein to be taken off suicide watch: report Was Jeffrey Epstein more important than Ricardo Martinez? California attorney general vows to fight ‘vile’ Trump ‘public charge’ immigration rule Two Ebola treatments improve survival rates in early tests US team in Turkey begins work on Syrian safe zone International Youth Day: What Middle East youth want should matter to Americans Attorney for man led by rope in Texas wants officers’ bodycam video released Man behind ‘Storm Area 51’ event to hold three-day ‘Alienstock’ music festival Voters blame mental illness, gun laws, rhetoric as top reasons for shootings Dow drops 450 points on trade, economic concerns MSNBC anchor, NBC reporter debate Trump ‘preference’ for Nordic immigrants Sanders campaign rejects idea it’s losing ground Oregon joins lawsuit against T-Mobile-Sprint merger GOP senator: Reduce taxes to offset tariffs on Chinese goods Data shows drop in coverage among people ineligible for ObamaCare subsidies What America’s Thinking: August 12, 2019 New York extends statute of limitations for workplace sexual harassment Bank of America says risk of recession next year is 1 in 3 Barr predicts progressive prosecutors will lead to ‘more crime, more victims’ Bolton: US would ‘enthusiastically’ support no-deal Brexit for UK China is a rival, not an enemy Friend of alleged Dayton shooter to face federal charges America has responsibility to pick winners and losers in Afghanistan Florida police arrest white supremacist for allegedly threatening shooting at Walmart Defense officials say Marine may have been killed by friendly fire in Iraq: report Progressive Latina joins crowded field of Democrats vying to unseat Cornyn ‘Jews Against ICE’ marks annual day of mourning with anti-Trump protests across US Harris: Trump ‘public charge’ rule part of campaign to ‘vilify’ immigrants Former prison warden: Here’s how Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide could have been prevented Scarborough criticized for retweeting account claiming ‘no way’ Epstein’s death was suicide NYPD investigating attacks on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg as hate crime Democratic official sees Steyer with early on-the-ground ‘advantage’ in Iowa If Democrats want gun control, they must first concede defeat Democrats want McGahn testimony, Mueller grand jury cases decided by same judge Gabbard taking two weeks off from campaign trail to report for active duty The public option could leave rural communities with no option Pa. governor demands details about ICE family separations in Philadelphia Bottom Line Trump’s backfiring trade policy Michigan State will require ‘chaperones’ at some medical examinations after Larry Nassar case Top Mueller probe prosecutor to join Georgetown Law as lecturer House Judiciary Committee doomed for failure with impeachment inquiry Trump tells UK’s Boris Johnson he hopes they meet ‘in the near future’ Iowa Democratic official: Trump tariffs starting to hurt his standing in the state For-profit immigration detention centers are a national scandal White House: New immigration policy meant to promote ‘self-sufficiency and personal responsibility’ Barr criticizes prison’s ‘serious irregularities’ after Epstein death SE Cupp quits NRA, says we must ‘do something’ about guns McConnell warns China against ‘any violent crackdown’ in Hong Kong Harris campaigns off of NRA attack Trump rolls back endangered species protections Help wanted: American ambassador in Moscow If China crushes Hong Kong, is Taiwan next? Goldman Sachs CEO dismisses ‘impending economic crisis’ amid rising recession fears Iowa Democratic Official weighs in on 2020 primary race Here’s how senators can overcome their hyperpartisanship with judicial nominees More than 10,000 firearms have been surrendered in New Zealand buyback Trump administration releases new ‘public charge’ rule making it easier to reject immigrants Panel: Why Elon Musk is supporting Andrew Yang Panel: New poll Bernie and Biden beats Trump Watch live: White House holds press briefing on immigration Gun safety is actually a consensus issue Flint Author: How money in politics may have fueled the Flint water crisis Dennis Prager challenges YouTube status as open forum De Blasio calls for ‘full investigation’ into Epstein death Saagar Enjeti: “Heads must roll” in Epstein investigation; Krystal Ball: Debunking the myth that Bernie Sanders is unelectable Washington Post: Trump making more false or misleading claims in recent months Taliban: Latest round of talks with US end Missouri Democrat launches campaign for governor The UN should protect the ocean’s twilight zone Rising: August 12, 2019 ‘Red flag laws’ violate more than just gun rights Chinese official: Hong Kong at ‘critical juncture’ Democratic veteran lawmakers call for return of assault weapons ban Time to retire Ferguson narrative Scaramucci: ‘Pretty obvious’ I don’t support Trump’s reelection bid How Gandhi can help Gen Z Guatemalan presidential election winner wants to amend Trump agreement on migrants Permit for straight pride rally denied in Northern California city Russia: Small nuclear reactor involved in explosion that killed five scientists Chief medical examiner confident Epstein’s death was suicide: report Hong Kong airport cancels flights amid anti-government protests Government regulation of social media would kill the internet — and free speech The Hill’s Morning Report – More talk on guns; many questions on Epstein’s death Scenes from Iowa State Fair: Surging Warren, Harris draw big crowds Juan Williams: We need a backlash against Big Tech Five factors that will determine gun control debate