The Hill Articles: August 15, 2019

Hundreds send flowers, raise over $24K for El Paso shooting victim’s funeral O’Rourke says he will not ‘in any scenario’ run for Senate Steve King to Gillibrand: Odds of me resigning same as yours of winning presidential nomination Airman speaks out after woman tells her speaking Spanish is ‘distasteful’ in uniform Senior Trump officials accused of harassing, retaliating against career State Dept. employees Trump seeks to project confidence on economy at New Hampshire rally Trump vows to ‘always uphold the Second Amendment’ amid ongoing talks on gun laws Trump pledges to ‘revive’ Pocahontas nickname for Warren Trump says ‘you have no choice but to vote for me’ at New Hampshire rally LGBT video creators sue YouTube over alleged discrimination Trump mocks appearance of rally protester: ‘That guy’s got a serious weight problem’ Ex-Melania Trump adviser raised concerns of excessive inauguration spending weeks before events: CNN Oregon mom accused of defying court order for daughter cancer treatment, turns self in Hope Hicks defends accuracy of her congressional testimony California woman sentenced to jail for dumping bag of puppies in the trash New evidence shows why Steele, the Ohrs and TSA workers never should have become DOJ sources Japan reclaims title of top US creditor from China: report Fox News poll shows Trump losing to Biden, Warren, Sanders and Harris Watch live: Trump holds MAGA rally in New Hampshire Trump crosses new line with Omar, Tlaib, Israel move A US-UK free trade agreement can hold the Kremlin to account EPA walks back use of ‘cyanide bombs’ to protect livestock from wild animals Compound medicine regulation is key to patient safety Democrat calls for public review of T-Mobile-Sprint merger agreement Environmentalists renew bid to overturn EPA policy barring scientists from advisory panels Hillicon Valley: Deepfakes pose 2020 test for media | States beg Congress for more election security funds | Experts worry campaigns falling short on cybersecurity | Trump officials urge reauthorization of NSA surveillance program Top Foreign Affairs Republican: ‘It would benefit all of us’ for Omar, Tlaib to visit Israel Trump has asked aides about possibility of US acquiring Greenland: report Rick Scott backs Netanyahu, Trump on Omar-Tlaib move Trump offers tepid criticism of King Trump doubles down on criticism of Omar, Tlaib Graham: Omar, Tlaib should face ‘consequences’ for trying to ‘destroy’ Israel Trump says economy will ‘go down the tubes’ if he loses Dale Earnhardt Jr. and family involved in non-fatal plane crash McCarthy says Omar, Tlaib should have joined earlier trip to Israel Cuccinelli mocks lady liberty and attacks our nation’s values Sen. Susan Collins: Israel should allow Omar, Tlaib to visit NYT questions what Trump, Israel are ‘afraid of’ in blocking Omar, Tlaib visit Half of voters say they would not consider reelecting Trump American Medical Association leaves coalition fighting ‘Medicare for All’ What America’s Thinking: August 15, 2019 With a new school year underway: Reinvesting in teachers is the best way to fix public education NJ school district policy would refuse lunches to students who have $20 or more in lunch debt GOP lawmaker blasts Omar and Tlaib: Netanyahu right to block ‘enemies’ of Israel Cuomo proposes new state law to define domestic terrorism Illinois man charged with hate crime after allegedly telling motorcyclist to ‘go back to your country,’ chasing him with ice pick US attorney blames Philadelphia DA for ‘culture of disrespect’ that led to police shootings Japan’s Hormuz dilemma White Arkansas woman arrested after pulling gun on black teens fundraising for football team Dayton gunman had cocaine and other drugs in his system, coroner says Tlaib shares photo of her Palestinian grandmother after Netanyahu’s move to bar Israel visit GOP Georgia congressional candidate withdraws after calling himself a ‘white nationalist’ Study: IRS funding cuts lead to billions in lost corporate tax revenue Trump pressured Mnuchin on labeling China a currency manipulator: report Trump administration urges Congress to reauthorize NSA surveillance program Liberal Democrat eyes aid cuts to Israel after Omar, Tlaib denied entry San Francisco school board reverses decision to paint over George Washington mural We need a climate plan for agriculture Warren: DOJ should pay ‘close attention’ to media mergers Ex-FBI official names right-wing extremism one of the biggest security challenges for 2020 Andrew Yang: ‘What could Donald Trump possibly be better than me at? An eating contest?’ Consumer spending jumps in July, beating expectations amid recession fears El Paso’s Republican mayor says Trump called him a ‘RINO’ during visit after mass shooting Judge rules Georgia must phase out paperless voting machines by 2020 House Democrats push automakers to rebuff Trump, join California’s fuel efficiency deal Banning Omar and Tlaib will greatly damage American-Israeli relations Gaetz cleared by Florida Bar after Cohen tweet probe GOP senators call for Barr to release full results of Epstein investigation #CVSDeniesCare trends over plans to cut reimbursement rates for mail-order birth control Rubio: Israel barring entry to Omar, Tlaib ‘a mistake’ State officials beg Congress for more election security funding Ocasio-Cortez: Netanyahu sending message ‘only some Americans are welcome to Israel’ Omar: Netanyahu implementing ‘Trump’s Muslim ban’ by denying entry to Israel No industry will be impacted by climate change worse than agriculture Pelosi: Israel’s Omar-Tlaib decision ‘a sign of weakness’ Nadler subpoenas Lewandowski, former White House official for testimony Trump ahead of New Hampshire speech: Lewandowski would be ‘fantastic’ senator Appeals court rules Trump administration must provide hygiene products at migrant facilities GOP tax cuts are a national security threat Trump accuses ‘fake news media’ of trying to hurt the economy Maryland recalls thousands of driver’s licenses Trump health chief: Officials actively ‘working on’ ObamaCare replacement plan Hickenlooper ends presidential bid Immigrants should not be on welfare AIPAC breaks with Netanyahu over Omar-Tlaib decision In order to not lose our forests, we cannot be afraid to use them Trump: Demoted New York Times editor should have been fired Trump health official: Controversial drug pricing move is ‘top priority’ Russia’s response to nuclear disaster: lie, cover up — and put the world at risk NOAA expects 2019 to be one of five hottest years on record Forget conventional wisdom — Bernie Sanders is electable Sanders on Cardi B: Our nails are ‘a little different’ but our views on issues are similar Madoff whistleblower alleges GE is a ‘bigger fraud than Enron’ Netanyahu defends decision to bar Tlaib, Omar entry to Israel Head of flight attendants group claims ‘broad support’ for ‘Medicare for All’ among union members Warren asks Trump transition adviser for answers on potential conflicts of interest Castro releases plan to raise taxes on the rich, provide relief to working and middle class Lawmakers blast Trump as Israel bars door to Tlaib and Omar 2020 Democrats urge Israel to reverse decision banning Omar, Tlaib visit De Blasio touts height as reason he can beat Trump: ‘The tall candidate almost always wins’ The alternate history behind ‘great replacement’ theory is simply wrong FDA proposes graphic images to appear on cigarette packs Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker despite US move to block it Warren leads Democratic field by 5 points in Wisconsin: poll Stephen Colbert on Trump: ‘He’s trying to invite us into this madness’ FCC to consider designating ‘988’ as national suicide prevention hotline Social media never intended to be in the news business — but just wait till AI takes over Israel denies Omar and Tlaib entry after Trump tweet Jewish Democratic group pushes Israel not to ban Omar, Tlaib Guards at Epstein prison mistakenly released convicted bank robber: report O’Rourke says Trump ‘terrorizing’ immigrants in campaign relaunch speech The danger of using race and politics to declare guilt or innocence Bernie, Biden tie Trump in Key Battleground Southern states Shock Poll: Biden Statistically Tied with Warren Trump: Israel shouldn’t let Omar, Tlaib visit country Google employees rally against cloud computing contract for US border agency Ben Shapiro: It’s a ‘you problem’ if you ‘had to work more than one job’ Trump retweets baby elephant video Politics must stop at the edge of intelligence for sake of security Woman sues American Airlines, says support dog was locked in bathroom Harris wins endorsement of former CBC Chairwoman Marcia Fudge 9-year-old girl sues German boys choir, cites gender bias Resort in Dominican Republic where Delaware woman says she was beaten temporarily closes Pilot hailed as hero as Russian passenger plane avoids tragedy in crash landing Former Deputy Director for the CIA Counterterrorist Center: How to go after White Nationalists Watch live: O’Rourke holds event in El Paso Republican analyst debates Medicare for All Now is the time for offshore wind Taiwan to boost defense spending amid China tensions Trump says US must get ‘tougher on street crime’ in response to Philadelphia police shootings US must stay true to its values and fight the public charge rule House Democrats targeting six more Trump districts for 2020 Union leader weighs in on Medicare for All China threatens countermeasures if Trump moves ahead with tariffs Julián Castro on Trump immigration rule: He ‘just wants a nation in his own image’ Mother sues LA school district, says son suffered brain damage after bullying The next intelligence director is a critical choice for Trump — and the nation Saagar Enjeti: The dire warning for dems on Joe Biden; Krystal Ball: Don’t be so sure a recession will be Trump’s downfall Rising: August 15, 2019 Poet’s biographer: Statue of Liberty poem embraces migrants from ‘all places’ Equal pay mediation between US Soccer, USWNT breaks down US moves to seize Iranian vessel in Gibraltar The US can’t seem to live without Afghanistan Wyden calls for end to political ad targeting on Facebook, Google Correctional officer accused of driving truck into group of ICE protesters Philadelphia mayor calls for gun control after police standoff: ‘We have to do something’ Israel official: Netanyahu mulls blocking Omar, Tlaib visit Suspected gunman in custody in Philadelphia after 6 police officers shot in hours-long standoff Coordination between federal agencies would help millions repay student loans Report: Epstein autopsy finds several broken bones in neck, raising questions The Hill’s Morning Report — Recession fears climb and markets dive — now what? New intel chief inherits host of challenges Ex-CIA chief worries campaigns falling short on cybersecurity Biden allies float scaling back events to limit gaffes The Memo: O’Rourke looks to hit reset button Booker releases plan to combat hate crimes, white supremacist violence 2020 Democrats fight to claim Obama’s mantle on health care Deepfake videos may have unwitting ally in US media Trump makes rare trip to Clinton state, hoping to win back New Hampshire