The Hill Articles: August 9, 2019

Ex-Foreign Service officer rips Trump administration ‘cruelty’ after resignation 2020 Democrats audition in Iowa, decry Trump’s ‘darkness’ Scaramucci says trip to El Paso hospital a ‘catastrophe’ for Trump Feds say Las Vegas man had unregistered firearm, discussed attacking a synagogue Epstein accuser named former governor, senator in testimony North Korea fires two more projectiles into sea: South USDA eases relocation timeline as researchers flee agency Buttigieg hires faith outreach director GOP chairwoman says Trump raised $12M in Hamptons ‘thanks to the unhinged mob’ Yang unveils plan to tackle gun violence and white nationalism Ohio man charged after saying Ocasio-Cortez ‘should be shot,’ illegally stockpiling ammunition Ann Curry says she’s not surprised by exclusion from ‘Today’ show 25th anniversary video A Trump-Bolsonaro free-trade agreement is an apocalyptically bad idea Trump threatens to ‘reciprocate’ countries that issue travel warnings to US Democratic strategist predicts Biden gaffes won’t hurt him in long run Banning e-cigarette sales will do more harm than good Trump flirts with action on gun control Activists slam DNC over lack of debate focused on climate change Trump seeks powers to rein in alleged tech bias EPA proposes rolling back states’ authority over pipeline projects House conservatives call for ethics probe into Joaquin Castro tweet Why Senate staffers need to cut legacy riders from spending bill Michigan police officer suspended after KKK memorabilia, Confederate flags found in his home What America’s Thinking: August 9, 2019 The credible case for Texas and its clean energy solutions Half of Republicans say US deficit needs to be dealt with immediately Straight Pride Coalition leader accidentally calls it ‘peaceful racist group’ Support Act will bolster Georgia’s trade and security partnership with America House Homeland Security chair blasts ICE raid’s ‘blatant lack of planning and resulting chaos’ How the trade war is boosting China’s private sector Tennessee Christian college suspends transgender student after top surgery Gun control group releases ad asking McConnell for background checks vote Abortion care is part of our American fabric El Paso suspect told police he was targeting ‘Mexicans,’ confessed to attack: report El Paso orphan’s family explains Trump photo with baby NY files motion to keep Trump tax returns lawsuit out of DC court The case for further Fed rate cuts Monsanto sought to discredit journalists, critics: report Retaliation tweets like Castro’s to discourage political involvement must stop Coulter rips Trump for signaling support for tougher background checks Parkland student rips Walmart decision to pull violent video game displays: ‘Pure stupidity’ New right-wing domestic terrorism defense: The president made me do it GOP Sen. Tim Scott says if he runs in 2022 it will be his last race Trump Organization uses construction company that employs undocumented workers: report Democratic candidate: Attitude of Iowa farmers towards climate change is ‘night and day’ Families of color need access to solid education across America Michael Brown’s father calls on St. Louis prosecutor to reopen investigation into son’s killing The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump claims support in Congress for background checks Twitter unlocks McConnell’s campaign account after GOP boycott Democratic senators urge FDA to take action against drug company that hid faulty data Julián Castro unveils plan to address gun violence, white supremacy after mass shootings One law enables the best of the internet ‘Daily Show’ unveils new video game aimed at spurring gun reform ICE official on children left behind after Mississippi raids: We’re ‘not a social services agency’ MSNBC’s Deutsch to Trump supporters: ‘You own the blood that happens’ The depressing futility of ICE workplace raids House Oversight Committee to examine role of licensed gun dealers Demography expert says white Christians could help Trump win in 2020 despite decline: ‘It looks like a time machine’ Democrats race across country to woo activists Today’s students need more than just free college Amazon probing child labor allegations against Foxconn in China Trump praises ICE raids in Mississippi, calls them ‘a very good deterrent’ Trump says he’d ‘love’ to see Kaepernick in the NFL but only if he’s ‘good enough’ Praise — and caution — for Trump’s approach to kidney donation The Hill’s Campaign Report: 2020 Democrats challenge Trump’s response to El Paso Trump blames ‘racist’ Hollywood for ‘very dangerous’ movies Democrat launching second bid to unseat Steve King says first attempt shined ‘spotlight’ on rhetoric Trump dismisses backlash to SoulCycle: ‘I think it just makes Steve much hotter’ Largest US Lutheran denomination becomes first ‘sanctuary church body’ Trump on China trade talks: ‘We are not ready to make a deal’ Trump: Biden ‘not playing with a full deck’ Our quest for ‘good TV’ has turned debates into cage-matches MSNBC guest calls for ‘pitchforks and torches’ outside of Trump Hamptons fundraiser Warren calls on Walmart to stop selling guns Elderly couple in apparent murder-suicide indicated they could not afford medical care Virginia Port: Gateway to the economic growth 17 Goldman Sachs execs charged in Malaysia over 1MDB scandal Bayer proposes $8 billion to settle lawsuits alleging Roundup product causes cancer: report Disability-based abortion is lethal discrimination Trump says he’s received ‘beautiful’ letter from North Korea’s Kim Trump calls for ‘intelligent background checks’ in response to mass shootings Armie Hammer calls out Marvel executive’s Trump contributions Panel: Do Biden’s gaffes make him unelectable? DOJ releases notes from official Bruce Ohr’s Russia probe interviews New poll: Andrew Yang qualifies for the third debate James Comey shows our criminal justice system works as intended Gunman on the run after killing 2 people on a Houston highway Georgia school superintendent donates $10K bonus to cover college application fees Cubs minor league team to be renamed Iowa Caucuses for game on Labor Day weekend UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012 Yang says Trump is a white supremacist Drug importation won’t keep Big Pharma in check Marijuana advocate: Latest on legalization fight Miami Dolphins’ Kenny Stills says he is getting death threats after criticizing team owner Feds examining whether Connecticut school policy discriminates against nontransgender athletes Iowa Dem J.D. Scholten: Why I can beat Steve King Why target Tucker Carlson? It’s part of the left’s war on the right The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief: McConnell prepares for war Saagar Enjeti: The problem with conservative bias; Krystal Ball: What Biden gets so wrong ‘Sabotage’ of the Affordable Care Act is just political rhetoric Rising: August 9, 2019 Authorities defend Mississippi ICE raids: ‘Textbook operation’ New lawsuit alleges Texas threw out mail-in ballots Trade wars and the over-valued dollar Trump says ‘serious discussions’ underway on background checks Biden in Iowa: ‘Poor kids’ are ‘just as talented as white kids’ Walmart removing violent video game displays following mass shootings In-space refueling vs heavy lift? NASA and SpaceX choose both Lawsuit alleges cops shot unarmed black 12-year-old while he was in his bed during raid Buttigieg unveils plan to improve health care in rural areas PRO Act’s stealth ‘card check’ option gives unions unfair advantage New Pentagon report blames Trump troop withdrawal for ISIS surge in Iraq and Syria Trump administration reauthorizes use of ‘cyanide bombs’ to kill wild animals The Hill’s Morning Report — Will Congress do anything on gun control? Trump critics decry ‘choke-hold diplomacy’ in Central America Cyberattacks find easy target in nation’s schools Booker, Harris attend services with pastor who called homosexuality a sin McConnell, allies lean into Twitter, media ‘war’ Democrats give cold shoulder to Warren wealth tax