The Hill Articles: August 29, 2019

Sanders, Killer Mike talk income inequality, health care Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested Trump’s personal assistant resigns Nevada school district avoids teacher’s strike New York county GOP takes down video warning of Hasidic Jewish ‘takeover’ Dozens charged in opioid network accused of distributing 23 million pills Ocasio-Cortez defends blocking people on Twitter Court upholds Illinois county’s assault weapons ban Judge denies Democrats’ request to speed up Trump tax return lawsuit US company behind Timberland and Vans stops buying leather from Brazil amid Amazon fires Five takeaways from Justice IG report on Comey Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort faces potential threat as Hurricane Dorian approaches What’s the purpose of a corporation? To protect power and privilege Ohio woman pleads guilty to plotting terror attack on Toledo bar Fox’s Cavuto roasts Trump over criticism of network Murphy sees ‘path’ to White House deal on background checks Britain faces no deal on Brexit as Boris Johnson handles this crisis FBI warns of scammers impersonating agents Progressive group no longer considering Harris for endorsement How the Business Roundtable could create a level playing field for purpose-driven business Hillicon Valley: Ocasio-Cortez clashes with former Dem senator over gig worker bill | Software engineer indicted over Capital One breach | Lawmakers push Amazon to remove unsafe products California is providing first-time students with 2 years of free tuition at community colleges Our World War II-era aviation systems aren’t ready for the drone era Lawmakers call on Amazon to safeguard against unsafe products Nevada college student arrested after rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition found in car Trump campaign to target beachgoers on Labor Day with flyover ads American college student being held in China appeals to Trump for help Trump launches Space Command as 11th combatant command Ex-Mattis aide sues Pentagon claiming they are delaying his memoir Meghan McCain marks her father’s birthday: ‘Happy birthday Dad. I love you.’ CDC reports 900 mumps cases in migrant detention facilities over past year Steyer tax returns show $146 million in 2017 income Juul under federal investigation for marketing practices: report Donny Deutsch’s MSNBC show to end after less than 4 months Can Democrats make lemons into lemonade? Biden repeatedly gets facts wrong in retelling war story: report Trump cancels Poland trip as hurricane approaches Florida Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey apologizes for role in racist skit as an Auburn student US companies say trade war has harmed business in China: survey New attacks, old solutions: How communities can combat cyberattacks Ohio prosecutor warns white supremacist ‘cowards’ while announcing charges over anti-Semitic threats Biden and Warren to take center stage in next Democratic debate Democrats can get a second look in farm country with clean energy New study finds there is no ‘gay gene,’ but genetics are linked to sexuality Independent voters almost evenly split on which party has a better economic plan GOP lawmakers call for provisions barring DOD funds for border wall to be dropped Trump officials sanction Lebanese bank over ties to Hezbollah Watch live: Trump launches US Space Command Former software engineer indicted over Capital One data breach Immigration officials say new citizenship policy will affect only 20 to 25 people a year James Comey wants an apology? This is myth becoming madness Kremlin-backed TV runs mashup of Trump singing ‘Señorita’ to Putin Memorial for 9/11 first responders vandalized in upstate New York With a growing debt, a fiscally responsible blueprint is needed to handle the next recession Fox News’s Shepard Smith pushes back on Trump: ‘There’s no new wall … not true’ Democrats excluded from debate face battle for survival Trump: Comey ‘thoroughly disgraced’ after DOJ watchdog report Alex Trebek ‘on the mend’ and back at work after chemotherapy Eric Holder, Scott Walker spar over gerrymandering: ‘Scotty doesn’t like’ the facts Study says fast food may lead to depression in teens O’Rourke releases trade plan that includes ending China trade war Woman sues Denver, alleging she was forced to deliver baby in jail without medical treatment Trump is breaking the two cardinal rules of diplomacy New York files new motion to dismiss Trump’s state tax return lawsuit The Amazon is burning because of our gluttony for meat Advocate calls for fundamental shift in criminal justice system Ocasio-Cortez blasts former Dem senator for helping Lyft fight gig worker bill GOP Rep. Doug Collins says he ‘would look at’ Georgia Senate seat What America’s Thinking: August 29, 2019 Democrats certify candidate lineup for third presidential debate Judge orders case against Epstein over National popular vote initiative will appear on Colorado ballot New Hampshire governor rules woman can keep ‘PB4WEGO’ vanity license plate despite state’s recall YouTube takes down Infowars again Shame on Europe at the G-7 FBI examining broken cameras outside Epstein jail cell: report Senate GOP pledges to oppose any efforts to ‘pack’ Supreme Court Yang hits CNN, media over campaign coverage DC workforce should prepare for insidious new threat Woman angry at Biden over business dispute buys $500K in attack ads in early-voting states Trump allies blast Comey on Twitter after watchdog report Trump dismisses Toomey’s criticism on trade, says judge China talks by ‘end product’ Gabbard rules out independent bid if she loses 2020 Democratic nomination Cummings rips DHS for blocking Oversight staff from visiting detention facilities In three years of Trump’s presidency, who has branded whom? Trump administration proposes weaker monitoring of major greenhouse gas Marc Anthony defends Puerto Rico from ‘gruesome’ Trump Trump makes pitch to farmers: Ethanol plan will be ‘great for all!’ University of Kansas faculty urge campus to remove ‘bastion of bigotry’ Chick-fil-A US growth in second quarter revised down to 2 percent Ex-sycophants highlight the void of competence around Trump Sunrise Movement activist warns 2020 could be ‘last best chance’ to combat climate change Comey on DOJ IG report: A ‘sorry we lied about you’ would be nice Trump: US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after Taliban deal No G-7 communique underscores loss of US diplomacy Eighth grader creates school closet to provide needy classmates with clothes, necessities Health officials warn New Jersey, Michigan, Massachusetts residents over mosquito-borne virus Labor leader to visit Mexico to discuss trade deal Poll: Majority in Arizona says gun laws not strict enough Man hit with stone in suspected anti-Semitic attack in Brooklyn READ: Watchdog says Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos Issa launches exploratory committee to challenge GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter Trump says it would be ‘disloyal to my followers’ to do a CNN interview DOJ watchdog says Comey violated FBI policies Investors need to know about climate risks What Trump’s foreign aid fight can teach us Should Bernie attack Elizabeth Warren? Intercept Exclusive: Why is Schumer trying to quash progressive candidates? Girls Little League softball champions get invitation to White House China ready to talk trade with US with a ‘calm attitude’ China sends new troops into Hong Kong at night: report Mattis: ‘I had no choice but to leave’ Trump administration Rising: August 29, 2019 Which Democratic candidate has the best criminal justice plan? Red light deaths at 10-year high Looking for electability in all the wrong places Trump administration warns against marijuana use for pregnant women, youth Sunrise leader has a message for Tom Perez Economic expert: What Trump gets wrong on the trade war Saagar Enjeti: GIllibrand exits, a win for populism Trump spokeswoman: ‘I don’t think the president has lied’ Dorian strengthens as it takes aim at Florida WHO: Three times more measles cases reported than last year Creating organs for transplants is necessary, but it shouldn’t have ethical costs Biden promises ‘absolute wall’ between White House, family’s financial interests if elected Watch live: HHS secretary, surgeon general hold news conference on ‘public health’ topic Omar shares anonymous death threat, speaks out against ‘hate’ and need for security Trump rips MSNBC’s O’Donnell after story retraction: ‘So bad for the USA!’ A farmer’s plea to the president: Fix our fuel Harris eyes education, employment in plan for Americans with disabilities If a recession is coming, pension managers need to prepare Petition to stop suspension of UK Parliament tops 1.3M signatures Trump warns Florida to prepare as Dorian approaches Trump may regret meddling in UK Brexit negotiations Trump administration planning methane regulation rollback: report MSNBC’s O’Donnell retracts report alleging Trump banking ties to Russian oligarchs The Hill’s Morning Report – Gillibrand drops out as number of debaters shrinks Businesses plead with Trump as trade war pain sets in House Democrats blur lines on support for impeachment Democrats see golden opportunity to take Georgia Senate seat Big crowds stir talk of momentum for Warren