The Hill Articles: August 13, 2019

Cuccinelli: Statue of Liberty poem refers to people from Europe Guards at Epstein jail suspected of falsifying log entries: AP Jackson Lee: ‘Racism is a national security threat’ Oregon passes law requiring eggs sold there to come from cage-free hens Trump: Voter ID must play ‘very strong part’ in deal on election security CNN’s Don Lemon sued by Hamptons bartender over alleged assault NFL partners with Jay-Z to address social justice issues Students in Louisiana public schools to be greeted with ‘In God We Trust’ signs FAA bans some Apple laptops from flights over fire risk El Paso man invites public to wife’s funeral after shooting, says he has no other family Trump considering North Korea envoy to replace outgoing Russia ambassador: report Sanders proposes leveraging aid for Israel Philadelphia, San Francisco appearances for Plácido Domingo canceled amid sexual harassment claims Cardi B teases video discussing jobs, wages with Bernie Sanders Deadly déjà vu: Epstein’s prison death was decades in the making Trump phoned Democratic senator to talk gun control Keep courts off of the climate policy playground To cash in on innovation, remove market barriers for advanced energy technologies Trump immigration officials go on media offensive Feds face mounting pressure over Epstein’s death Hickenlooper considering ending presidential bid to run for Senate: report Trump: ‘I love cranes. I love trucks of all types’ Lawmakers should spend recess talking to small business owners Cuccinelli defends controversial remarks on Statue of Liberty poem It’s time for Jay Powell to become Jerome Powell New York Times demotes editor over controversial tweets Hillicon Valley: CBS, Viacom strike merger deal | Pentagon investigating $10B ‘war cloud’ contract | Apple stock surges after Trump delays tariffs | Eight states to use paperless voting in 2020 Democrats criticize Trump response on Hong Kong GOP strategist: Biden gaffes are ‘serving him pretty well’ Trump rewrite of endangered species rule could threaten monarch butterflies, environmental group warns Trump blinks as trade war threatens consumers Democrats’ worst scenario: Nominating an uncompetitive far-left candidate Trump complains of Republicans defending CNN’s Cuomo over ‘Fredo’ video: ‘We never learn!’ Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg calls idea of meeting with Trump a ‘waste’ House Democrats urge Trump to end deportations of Iraqis after diabetic man’s death Trump blasts media, Biden, Warren in Pennsylvania Trump campaign starts selling ‘Fredo Unhinged’ T-shirt after viral Cuomo video Markets jump on Trump tariff pullback Dayton mayor: Trump visit after shooting was ‘difficult on the community’ Stacey Abrams to forgo 2020 presidential bid, will focus on voting rights Over 70,000 people sign petition to rename Fifth Avenue outside Trump Tower after Obama Efforts to compel social media ‘fairness’ go afoul on freedom of expression   Business groups to Trump: Tariff delay isn’t enough Khalid announces benefit concert for families of El Paso victims To combat domestic terrorism, Congress must equip law enforcement to fight rise in white supremacist attacks Michelle Obama to present Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Portrait of a Nation Prize This is how the government should define Waters of the United States House chairman warns foreign governments to ‘cease and desist’ spending money at Trump properties Three dogs die from toxic algae hours after playing in North Carolina pond Norwegian Airlines will end transatlantic trips over Boeing 737 grounding Trump mocks the Oscars: Ratings are bad ‘because they started taking us on’ What Mississippi ICE raids mean for vulnerable workers Sasse calls on DOJ to ‘rip up’ Epstein nonprosecution deal to bring ‘co-conspirators to justice’ Ohio man allegedly posted about support for Planned Parenthood attacks, mass shootings California counties file first lawsuit over Trump ‘public charge’ rule Trump rips emolument lawsuits: Being president ‘costing me a fortune’ The truth about suicide behind bars is knowable Poll: Two-thirds of voters say China tariffs will raise prices on US consumer goods DOJ reassigns warden after Epstein’s apparent suicide NATO jet chased off by aircraft escorting Russian defense minister’s plane, Moscow says Duncan Hunter’s attorneys look to delay trial by over a month O’Rourke pens op-ed on El Paso shooting: ‘In today’s America, it was only a matter of time’ Pelosi predicts Trump public charge rule will be ‘swiftly challenged and defeated’ What America’s Thinking: August 13, 2019 CBS, Viacom reach merger deal Sanford headed to New Hampshire amid talk of challenge to Trump Neo-Nazi website operator ordered to pay $725K in harassment lawsuit Argentines have spoken: Macri will be a one-term president Trump urges calm amid Hong Kong protests, but offers no direct warning to China Watch live: Trump speaks about US energy, manufacturing Sanctioning Iran’s foreign minister isn’t as dire as it may sound FBI investigating shooting at ICE office in San Antonio Authorities reviewed whether first responder posted about Epstein death on 4chan before official announcement Democrats raise pressure on McConnell to tackle gun reform Lobbying World The specter of Steve Bannon may loom over 2020 Trump campaign Bullock knocks DNC rules after Steyer reaches donor threshold for fall debates Des Moines Register: Harris makes ‘good case’ for her presidency Michelle Obama thanks her high school for naming new athletic complex after her Huawei beefs up lobbying amid Trump crackdown Iowa Asian and Latino Coalition endorses Harris Pelosi, JK Rowling among this year’s Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award recipients Foreign affairs expert predicts US-China won’t reach ‘comprehensive’ trade deal before 2020 elections Private sector versus Medicare? It’s basically the same thing Trump on Hong Kong protests: ‘I hope it works out for everybody’ Russia boasts of winning arms race days after fatal missile explosion 22 states sue Trump over repeal of Obama-era power plant rules Haley: ‘Threats of China on full display’ in Hong Kong Trial of ex-Obama White House counsel suddenly postponed Trump defends promoting conspiracy theory about Epstein’s death: ‘It was a retweet’ Poll: Partisan divide on abortion grows Family sues Cincinnati after 911 calls failed to save son trapped in minivan Russia evacuating village close to missile explosion Chris Cuomo: ‘I should be better than the guys baiting me’ Presidential candidates should take bus trip of hope not fear Apple shares surge after Trump delays tariffs Portland, Ore., braces for far-right rally, antifa counterprotests Former Yang staffer launches primary challenge to Nadler Sanders overtakes Biden in New Hampshire poll Buttigieg releases $80B plan to ‘unleash’ rural America’s potential Federal subsidies not enough to cover child care costs in most states: report Maine’s new privacy law means well, but goes wrong Stacey Abrams to launch program combatting voter suppression in battleground states Security analyst calls Trump’s language on Hong Kong protests ‘inappropriate’ Americans’ opinions about China hit record low: survey Pentagon watchdog says it is reviewing $10B ‘war cloud’ contract over misconduct allegations State Department’s overly broad travel warnings undermine US mission Trump’s GOP challenger: ‘I may be reduced’ to debating Alec Baldwin Trump delays tariffs on key Chinese goods Trump Jr. dismisses conflicts of interest, touts projects in Indonesia French officials call for investigation of Epstein ‘links with France’ Julián Castro buys ‘Fox & Friends’ ad to send ‘message’ to Trump on El Paso shooting Alyssa Milano unveils initiative to encourage voting in swing states The war on analysis under the Trump administration Panel: How Biden’s gaffes could cost him against Trump New Poll: Bernie consolidates second choice support College polling platform CEO talks latest data Opera star Placido Domingo accused of sexual harassment Trump asked Japan to buy ‘huge amount’ of US farm goods: report London university bans beef in climate change fight MbS and MbZ: Could Yemen crisis end the Saudi-UAE partnership? Study: African Americans underserved, overcharged by US banks Asia Expert Gordon Chang warns big decision coming in Hong Kong protests David Pakman to Dems: Don’t play to the center Saagar Enjeti: Dismantling Biden’s gaffe excuses; Krystal Ball: Educates the media on Tulsi Gabbard Top Trump immigration official: ‘Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet’ An effective public service announcement can prevent vet suicides Trump: ‘Terrific’ that former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling is mulling a congressional run Democratic group pressing Hickenlooper to drop White House bid, run for Senate Steyer reaches donor threshold for fall Democratic debates Rising: August 13, 2019 Trump jabs at CNN’s Cuomo over viral ‘Fredo’ video Russia: Radiation levels up to 16 times higher than normal after rocket test explosion UN urges Hong Kong to ‘act with restraint’ amid anti-government protests California doctors see rise in sexual misconduct claims amid ‘Me Too’ movement Ivanka Trump talking to lawmakers about gun reform legislation: report PGA pro John Daly shares photo with Trump at New Jersey golf club Hong Kong airport operations ‘seriously disrupted’ by protesters for second day New guidance on travel with service animals is a step forward, but more can be done Hannity defends Cuomo over ‘Fredo’ crack  Support for allowing Central American refugees into US up 6 points since December Washington Post editor calls Sanders claim about campaign coverage a ‘conspiracy theory’ Expand college-in-prison programs — then give participants time off their sentences Schumer to call for Trump to fight gun violence, white supremacy with border wall funds House Democrats target 2020 GOP incumbents in new ad Trump’s import tariffs are costing us an arm and a leg The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump moves green cards, citizenship away from poor, low-skilled The Memo: Suburbs spell trouble for Trump Pentagon chief stresses alliances; back home, Trump tears at them Recession warnings pose 2020 threat to Trump Report says eight states to use paperless voting in 2020 despite security concerns