The Hill Articles: August 19, 2019

Capitol Police advised Gaetz against holding open events Washington police union calls for resignation of state lawmaker who allegedly surveilled progressive leaders Jill Biden tells voters to pick husband: ‘Your candidate may be better’ on some policies, but ‘we have to beat Trump’ Trump argues NY tax return case should take place in DC Trump tweets photo of Trump Tower in Greenland: ‘I promise not to do this’ Oregon town officials ask sheriff to investigate reporters Bret Baier calls out Trump for lashing out at Fox News polls: ‘Fox has not changed’ PETA billboard in Baltimore calls Kushner a ‘rich pest’ Florida first lady to miss Women for Trump event due to planned execution Trump, Boris Johnson discuss Brexit, trade issues in Monday phone call Jeffrey Epstein wrote will saying he had $578 million in assets days before suicide: report Memorial to gay victims of Nazis vandalized in Berlin Government settlement bars ‘Codfather’ magnate from US fishing: report Omar says US should reconsider aid to Israel House committee heads demand Coast Guard Academy explain handling of harassment allegations Democrats want to chip away our cherished freedoms and liberties Lawyer says ICE detained undocumented worker during deposition against former employer GOP strategist predicts Biden will win nomination, cites fundraising strength Hillicon Valley: Trump alleges Google manipulated voters against him | Hillary Clinton fires back | Twitter, Facebook take down misinformation targeting Hong Kong protests | Trump delays penalty on Huawei | Tech giants slam French digital tax at hearing Trump adopts familiar mantra on possible recession: fake news The executive branch’s job is to enforce laws, not make them Sanders hits Harris after she criticizes his ‘Medicare for All’ plan China can end Hong Kong protests by stopping its heavy handed treatment of the region April Ryan’s bodyguard issued summons over alleged assault of local journalist Lawyers ask Supreme Court to take up ‘Serial’ podcast murder case Teacher and two aides arrested after alleged abuse of autistic student caught on recording White House denies exploring payroll tax cut to offset worsening economy Moving beyond differences to serve our military and veterans Are vaccines on your back-to-school checklist? Pelosi, Schumer press for gun screenings as Trump inches away Texas school officials sued for allegedly coloring in black student’s fade with permanent marker California signs into law tighter standards for police use of lethal force The malware election: Returning to paper ballots only way to prevent hacking First House Republican backs bill banning assault weapons Black housekeeper denied church job over priest’s ‘kinda racist’ dog Castro releases animal welfare plan as part of presidential campaign UN agency for Palestinians is too corrupt to save Woman cleared of murder over stillbirth in El Salvador Hillary Clinton fires back at Trump over Google allegation Poll: Overwhelming majority of voters worried about possible 2020 recession Powering innovation through responsible data management What America’s Thinking: August 19, 2019 Castro, Steyer join pledge opposing the Keystone XL pipeline Tennessee store clerk found guilty of fatally shooting black teen over stolen beer Ben Shapiro: No prominent GOP figure ever questioned Obama’s legitimacy Bahrain joins US-led coalition to protect Gulf shipping Twitter, Facebook accuse China of misinformation targeting Hong Kong protests Bernie Sanders sends pizza to miners blocking coal train Water bottle tax penalizes California’s rural poor FCC to consider increased oversight of low-income broadband subsidies Marianne Williamson says she will remove Oval Office portrait of Andrew Jackson if elected Planned Parenthood leaves family planning program over Trump abortion rule Army IDs soldier killed in noncombat-related incident in Saudi Arabia Proud Boys members convicted of attempted assault in NYC brawl CSU Fullerton consultant stabbed to death on first day of fall classes: police Red flag laws won’t stop mass shootings — ending gun-free zones will Schumer joins Pelosi in opposition to post-Brexit trade deal that risks Northern Ireland accord Dayton mayor assigned extra security following verbal spat with Trump 2020 Democrats react to NYPD firing of officer in Garner case: ‘Finally’ Fourth-ranking House Democrat backs Trump impeachment There is no credible way to transport oil and natural gas without pipelines DOJ asks appeals court to block subpoenas for Trump bank records Trump speaks with Modi and Khan amid India-Pakistan tensions Top Sanders adviser claims Biden’s biggest weakness is ‘pro-corporate policies’ Snow White was flawed, and other truths about Rep. Ilhan Omar Pro-Trump Republican immigrant to challenge Dem lawmaker who flipped Michigan seat Barr removes prisons chief after Epstein death Fox News host roasts NRA’s LaPierre: ‘An odious little grifter’ who needs to go Civil rights groups sue ICE over medical care in detention centers Tech giants rip new French digital taxes Pentagon tests previously banned cruise missile Congress must exercise its power to ensure America has no war with Iran 7th grader wins $15K at county fair, donates all of it to St. Jude’s Trump alleges Google manipulated voters against him NYPD fires officer in Eric Garner case Morally corrupt drug pricing policy hurts black LGBTQ community the most The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump tries to reassure voters on economy Air pollution is as harmful as smoking a pack a day Bottom Line Iowa’s impact on 2020: Warren is ahead of the pack Warren tells Native Americans: ‘I have made mistakes’ Trump pressures Fed to boost ‘very strong’ economy amid recession fears State Dept. extends travel ban to North Korea FEC chairwoman to Trump: ‘There is no evidence of rampant voter fraud’ ‘The Hunt’ director says film was misunderstood Why the markets turned volatile—and why you shouldn’t panic Top Sanders adviser: Warren isn’t competing for ‘same pool of voters’ Stacey Abrams responds to RNC chairwoman: ‘Concession means to say that the process was fair’ LA mayor urges mayors facing gun violence to seek out young activists America must take a good look in the mirror — and stop the hatred Ernst town hall in Iowa gets contentious over guns Trump pushes back on recent polling data, says internal numbers are ‘strongest we’ve had so far’ Why Chinese-Americans like me are embracing the GOP Eight Democratic presidential hopefuls to appear in CNN climate town hall A domestic terrorism law is not enough to combat gun violence Illinois state lawmaker apologizes for photos depicting mock assassination of Trump Texas officers won’t face charges after leading suspect by rope from horses UK to tackle spread of misinformation after losing ‘measles-free’ status Panel: Biden online fundraising tanks Panel: Why Elizabeth Warren struggles with black voters Hill Reporter Rafael Bernal: Biden tries to salvage Latino Support In shift, top CEOs say shareholder value not top goal Scaramucci assembling team of former Cabinet members to speak out against Trump Concussions and football: New helmets, new tools Trump administration delays penalty on Huawei for another 90 days Intercept Journalist: How the Trump Administration is going after whistleblowers Top adviser Jeff Weaver lays out Sanders’s path to victory Updated: ICE rejects claims it separated breastfeeding mother from her child Saagar Enjeti: The media is not on your side; Krystal Ball: The truth about Bernie and Warren Google shuts down service that gave wireless carriers access to users’ data: report Let’s end crisis and conflict not US aid — it starts with education Rising: August 19, 2019 Trump calls Scaramucci a ‘nut job’ who ‘wheedled his way into my campaign’ Trump administration secretly contacted top Venezuelan socialist boss: report Stephen Curry sponsoring golf team at Howard University 3 real problems Republicans need to address to win in 2020 Iranian supertanker detained by UK headed toward Greece: reports Afghan president vows to take revenge after Islamic State attack on wedding Buckingham Palace: Any suggestion Prince Andrew was involved in Epstein scandal ‘abhorrent’ Biden, Buttigieg bypassing Democratic delegate meeting: report Mock funeral held for Icelandic glacier claimed by climate change About one-third of economists expect recession in 2020: survey Why President Trump must keep speaking out on Hong Kong Danish prime minister: Trump’s idea to buy Greenland ‘absurd’  Interior has revised endangered species rules — what happens now? The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump on defense over economic jitters Marijuana tax revenues see uneven growth across nation Juan Williams: Democrats finally hit Trump where it hurts Anti-Trump vets join Steyer group in pressing Democrats to impeach Trump Trump faces crucial decisions on economy, guns Democrats keen to take on Cornyn despite formidable challenges