The Hill Articles: August 5, 2019

Sasse announces Senate reelection bid Trump expands Venezuela sanctions into embargo Nebraska GOP tells Republican lawmaker who said party is ‘enabling white supremacy’ to register as Democrat Biden: ‘White supremacy is wrong, but it’s not a mental illness’ Coca-Cola’s LGBTQ ads prompt call for boycott in Hungary Mike Huckabee suggests ‘lack of thought and prayers’ behind mass shootings India revokes special status for Kashmir amid high tensions with Pakistan Senators renew request for domestic threats documents from FBI, DOJ after shootings North Korea launches projectiles for the fourth time in two weeks 8chan’s providers face increased pressure to cut support Restrict access to handguns and assault weapons — they are weapons of mass destruction Senators ask for committee vote on ‘red flag’ bills after shootings Inslee hits campaign donation milestone in wake of debate boost Treasury Department labels China a currency manipulator Missile tests don’t alter core US-North Korea dynamic Trump expected to visit El Paso and Dayton after mass shootings Democratic Party official: Texas is ‘biggest battleground state in the country’ Dayton police chief: ‘It’s fundamentally problematic’ to have this level of weaponry Mass shootings test power of an NRA in turmoil Women at home and abroad thrive from the policies of Donald Trump Fox’s Shep Smith says mass shootings are a ‘uniquely American’ problem McConnell taps GOP senators to mull bipartisan legislation after shootings Is Pelosi’s semantic nod an unimpeachable defense? It’s morally negligent to ignore the mounting gun threat to human life Pelosi says House recess could be cut short if Senate passes background checks bill GOP lawmaker calls for universal background checks, raising legal age for gun purchases New York health department says exposure to criminal justice system ‘associated with lasting harm’ How farmer trade aid undermines the US in world markets CNN slams GOP for not appearing on network after mass shootings, conservatives fire back NRA ‘welcomes’ Trump’s response to El Paso, Dayton shootings Ohio GOP chair calls for state lawmaker who blamed mass shootings on gay marriage, open borders to resign Bill Clinton calls for reinstatement of assault weapons ban: ‘How many more people have to die?’ Key House Republican demands answers on federal election security efforts FARA should apply to Confucius Institutes Senators press Poland to repay victims for property stolen by Nazis Dow plunges more than 760 points amid US-China tensions R. Kelly faces new charges in Minnesota Man who mailed bombs to Trump critics sentenced to 20 years Nearly half of voters say they’re unsure who won Detroit debates Uruguay issues travel alert for US, warning of deadly hate crimes Washington takes historic step forward on paid parental leave Soccer league will not punish player who called on Congress to act against gun violence during match Voters sue California over tax return law targeting Trump Khalid planning benefit concert for El Paso shooting victims’ families Fed to launch real-time payments system in 2023 Actually, gun restrictions will target the black community  Newspaper chains GateHouse and Gannett announce merger Obama calls on Americans to reject leaders who feed ‘climate of fear and hatred’ Duncan Hunter gets another GOP challenger The US has barely scratched the surface on criminal justice reform Kacey Musgraves gets Lollapalooza crowd to yell ‘somebody f—ing do something’ after mass shootings Jimmy Kimmel laments how quickly ‘we seem to forget about these tragedies’ Why didn’t any Democratic candidates tell the truth about the gender pay gap? Judge questions Barr’s handling of Mueller findings House Democrats push investigation of Trump rollback of offshore drilling regs HSBC removes CEO, announces plans to cut 4,000 jobs Senators pitch Trump on expanded gun background check bill Republicans have a choice: party or country? Iran warns of increased nuclear steps if Europeans don’t act McConnell campaign criticized for tombstone with challenger’s name Clinton: Every country has mental illness, video games; ‘the difference is the guns’ Dayton mayor jabs Trump over Toledo gaffe GOP Senate candidate ‘pissed off’ at Trump over health care for veterans Poll: Majority wants Trump, Congress to clinch immigration deal Majority supports antitrust review of tech giants: poll Victoria’s Secret hires Valentina Sampaio, its first openly transgender model Psychological association warns against blaming mass shootings on mental illness What America’s Thinking: August 5, 2019 Misleading information on e-cigarettes risks lives Mexico’s president urges US to revisit gun laws after El Paso shooting Texas Democratic official: GOP needs to ‘get real’ about gun reform after El Paso Global privacy regulators raise concerns about Libra GoFundMe for children of parents killed in El Paso shooting doubles goal YouTube bans 14-year-old for violating hate speech guidelines 8chan goes offline again after companies sever ties following mass shooting Space Force defenses must stretch to the moon Biden: We won’t truly speak as one voice against hatred until Trump is out of White House Washington needs to ensure the prosperity of future generations #WhiteSupremacistinChief trends at number one on Twitter Trump presses Fed to respond to Chinese ‘currency manipulation’ Authorities thwart Brazilian gang leader’s attempt to escape prison disguised as teen daughter EPA submits final controversial car emissions rule to the White House Graham to offer bipartisan ‘red flag’ bill with Trump’s support The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump targets ‘mental illness and hatred’ in response to El Paso Dear Democrats: Please don’t ruin this Police say two more people have died from El Paso shooting, raising total to 22 UK joining US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz Biden’s plan to eliminate fossil fuels is bad for our national security, worse for our economy Pelosi, Schumer say Trump is a ‘prisoner to the gun lobby and the NRA’ Puerto Rico Senate sues to oust new governor Nadler: Judiciary panel could reach impeachment decision by late fall New York taxi regulator tries to put the brakes on free speech Tlaib slams Tapper: Comparing Palestinian rights advocates to white nationalists ‘fundamentally a lie’ Putin calls for talks after Trump pulls out of nuclear arms agreement Bottom Line 2020 Democrats blast Trump’s response to shootings Walmart: No change in gun sales policy after El Paso shooting Texas Democratic Party official on gun reform: Texans are ‘ready for change’ The Democrats’ impeachment conundrum Democrats seek answers from CBP on detention of US citizens Booker calls Trump’s address on mass shootings ‘bulls— soup’ Solider says he rushed ‘as many kids’ as possible to safety during El Paso shooting Ex-Gov. Scott Walker joins fiscally conservative group A plea to progressive political pundits: Stop wringing your hands GOP state lawmaker: ‘Republican Party is enabling white supremacy in our country’ Trump calls on DOJ to work with social media companies to identify mass shooters How Ferguson, Mo., now could help reform public education funding Warren says gun control depends on Democratic control of Senate, urges people to donate Trump mistakenly refers to shooting in Toledo Donor map shows Bernie’s nationwide dominance Panel: Take 8chan down Trump on El Paso shooting: We must condemn white supremacy The Intercept’s Jim Risen: How Neocons have consolidated power under Trump Journalist Michael Tracey: Why the media hates Tulsi Gabbard Texas Dem Leader: After El Paso, why Trump could lose Texas Iran foreign minister says he received US sanctions after rejecting White House invite Krystal Ball: Impeach Trump for white nationalism, Saagar Enjeti: Treat white nationalists like ISIS Dow plummets on devaluation of China’s currency Texas House rep says Trump not welcome in El Paso after shooting US-Israeli missile defense cooperation sends clear message to foes FBI warns of copycat attacks in wake of mass shootings Crowd chants ‘do something’ as Ohio governor speaks during vigil for Dayton shooting victims Schumer to Trump: Demand McConnell hold vote on background check bill Murdoch-owned NY Post calls for assault weapons ban: ‘America is terrified’ Biden misstates location of mass shootings before correcting himself Watch live: Trump delivers remarks in response to mass shootings Political blame for mass shootings is not a solution Jenna Bush Hager announces birth of third child Tim Ryan calls Trump response to shootings ‘an absolute freaking joke’ O’Rourke compares Trump administration to Third Reich Neil deGrasse Tyson apologizes after backlash over mass shooting tweet Ohio state representative blames shootings on gay marriage, video games, open borders Rising: August 5, 2019 Trump has the right idea on North Korea, but needs to change strategy Top climate change scientist quits USDA, says Trump administration tried to bury his study Will Trump work with Congress to fix NAFTA or will he break his promises to working people? Rand Paul to ‘limit’ August activities due to health A US-Brazil trade agreement benefits us in more ways than one Prime minister says US won’t deploy missiles in Australia Scarborough says Trump donors are financing white supremacy McDonald’s says thicker paper straws can’t be recycled South Korea: Preparations underway for joint exercises with US despite warnings from North Korea Mother killed in El Paso shooting died shielding her baby JD Scholten launches second bid to unseat Steve King The Democratic debates left the underdogs behind Trump says ‘Fake News has contributed greatly to the anger and rage’ after shootings O’Rourke goes off on press when asked what Trump can do to stop shootings Former classmates: Dayton gunman kept ‘hit list’ Another Texas congressman planning to retire Trump suggests tying background checks to immigration reform legislation after deadly shootings The Hill’s Morning Report – Mass shootings put spotlight on Trump, Congress Juan Williams: Trump’s trouble with women Democratic leaders seek to have it both ways on impeachment