The Hill Articles: December 16, 2019

Mexican official says he’s ‘very satisfied’ with USMCA after recent concern DNC releases tips for campaigns, public to fight disinformation online More than 700 historians sign letter calling for House to impeach Trump Trump tops Democratic rivals in national poll when unnamed third-party candidates included Poll: Support for impeaching and removing Trump dips Biden, Sanders lead Democratic field in early primary states Florida sheriff ends work release program criticized over Jeffery Epstein Hundreds show up for funeral of young Navy sailor killed in attack on Florida base New Jersey lawmakers set to pass bill eliminating religious exemptions for vaccines Gabrielle Union: ‘Don’t be the happy negro that does the bidding of the status quo’ McConnell tees up votes on 13 Trump judicial picks ahead of break Mark Walker mulling 2022 Senate bid, won’t seek reelection in the House North Carolina sheriff’s deputy fired after viral video showed him slamming student to the floor Conway says White House sees ‘no reason’ to bow to Democratic witness demands Saagar Enjeti rips Sanders’s decision to revoke Young Turks founder’s endorsement Cuban diplomat says some in US government want to ‘sever’ bilateral relationship Krystal Ball questions Biden’s durability in 2020 field Warren says Bloomberg ‘has to answer’ for alleged sexist remarks Hillicon Valley: Spending deal includes $425M for election security | House passes bill to bar use of funds for Huawei | Top White House telecom advisor steps down Amazon cuts off FedEx ground for some holiday shipping: report Collins distances herself from McConnell talk of impeachment coordination with Trump California’s coastal waters are acidifying at double the pace of the rest of the world’s oceans Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — Congress gets deal to fund gun violence research for first time in decades | Funding deal blocks ObamaCare moves | Trump officials extend ObamaCare enrollment deadline Is Nancy Pelosi tossing aside her legacy thanks to impeachment? Sudan closing Hamas and Hezbollah offices in bid for U.S. sanctions relief On The Money: Lawmakers pile on the spending in $1.4T deal | Trump-Pelosi trade deal creates strife among progressives | Trump, Boris Johnson discuss ‘ambitious’ free-trade agreement Government-funding bill includes bipartisan package to boost retirement savings PolitiFact’s ‘Lie of the Year’ goes to Trump’s Ukraine whistleblower claims Tax extenders adorn the special interest Christmas tree Union leader: Boycott of LA debate shows ‘workers have to be front and center’ GOP claims vindication, but Van Drew decision doesn’t spark defections Pro-impeachment group ramps up ads ahead of House vote, Senate trial New study finds surge in robocalls as Congress weighs legislation Chris Wallace: Media shouldn’t get drawn into Trump fights Country above party: How the Founders designed impeachment to protect the republic Boeing to halt production of 737 Max aircraft: report Former Obama Treasury secretary endorses Biden Overnight Defense: Lawmakers unveil details on spending deal | Over $1.3B included for border barriers | Trump reportedly planning Afghanistan troop drawdown | US envoy dismisses North Korea’s deadline The Navy kicked out Harvey Milk. Now, they’re naming a ship after him. Lawmakers pile on the spending in $1.4 trillion deal House passes legislation banning government from buying Huawei equipment Food inspectors warn of ‘mystery’ pork under new meat inspection rules Senators introduce legislation to protect schools against cyberattacks Why the US should support India’s claim in Kashmir over those of Pakistan and China Trump says he’ll be ‘disappointed’ if North Korea has something ‘in the works’ on nuclear program Closing an important loophole on one of America’s most dangerous jobs Trump defends Giuliani’s trip to Ukraine: ‘He does it out of love’ Former FBI and CIA director ‘deeply disturbed’ by Trump comments on Wray House Democrats want McGahn testimony even as impeachment moves to Senate Weinstein accusers respond to interview: ‘We refuse to let this predator rewrite his legacy of abuse’ Kentucky Gov. Beshear rescinds Medicaid work requirements Why British politics spells good news for Donald Trump in 2020 Poll: Biden leads Democratic field, Warren and Sanders jockey for second US sanctions South Sudan offices in move to pressure country’s government What America’s Thinking: December 16, 2019 Sanders surges ahead of Iowa caucuses Before deal was struck, most Americans thought shutdown was likely Key House Democrats question whether T-Mobile-Sprint merger went through ‘appropriate process’ Orca grandmas help their grandkids live longer Judge sets Flynn sentencing after rejecting claims of DOJ misconduct Goldman Sachs announces it won’t finance new coal mines or Arctic drilling Starbucks apologizes for ‘anti-police’ incident at California store Bayer appeals $25M verdict in Roundup cancer case Vulnerable Democrats signal support for impeachment articles this week Despite strong headwinds, Uber won’t be taxed out of business Graham supports drawing down to 8,600 troops in Afghanistan Schumer says he tried to get McConnell to start impeachment trial talks two weeks ago Heisman winner Joe Burrow’s speech about poverty in Ohio prompts $160K in donations Former GOP lawmakers, officials ask court to enforce House subpoena on McGahn Goldman Sachs investing $750B toward fighting climate change Supreme Court upholds homeless right to sleep in public places Plan for the day that US and Israeli interests conflict over Iran Democrats tell court they need Mueller grand jury documents for impeachment trial Stacey Abrams group files emergency motion to stop Georgia voting roll purge Why we should applaud Trump’s executive order on anti-Semitism GOP state lawmaker hits Trump on ‘united’ party: ‘There are Republicans ALL OVER the country who want you impeached’ Amnesty International: At least 300 Iranians killed in November protests Major union backs push to close Pennsylvania center for the disabled Teacher’s union leader: DeVos is ‘a cautionary tale’ of presidential impact on public education Second top White House telecom adviser resigns in less than a year Trump administration extends ObamaCare enrollment deadline Trump, Boris Johnson discuss ‘ambitious free trade agreement’ Will the Supreme Court protect the rule of law, or Donald Trump? Are rainforests really so important anyway? De Niro: ‘I would disown’ my kids if they acted like Trump’s Fox News-Ailes movie ‘Bombshell’ scores mixed reviews ahead of release Schumer: Hunter Biden should not testify in a Senate impeachment trial Whoopi Goldberg scolds Meghan McCain during impeachment debate: ‘Please stop talking’ Van Drew draws Democratic challenger amid plans to switch parties Michigan Democrat hears protests, cheers at town hall over impeachment support Administration’s roadless rule exemption for Tongass National Forest is a special interest boondoggle Congress reaches deal to fund gun violence research for first time in decades The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by UANI — Judiciary panel releases report detailing impeachment charges $425M allocated for election security in government funding deal Funding deal blocks Trump ObamaCare moves, repeals health taxes Spending bill to address miners’ health care, pensions The Space Force has gone from joke to reality UNC defends decision to pay Confederate group to move a controversial monument Harvey Weinstein: ‘I pioneered’ emphasis on women-directed movies Bottom Line Supreme Court ruling pulls rug out from under article of impeachment Spending deal to include $1.375 billion for border barriers Former GOP presidential candidate: It is ‘vital’ Trump be impeached UNITE HERE Local 11 Co-President inside the strike that may cancel the Dem debate Is Bloomberg buying the race? DCCC backed candidate becomes Republican Super Tuesday poll shows shaky support for Joe Biden NEA President: Which candidate stood out at the 2020 Education Forum Booker calls for Democrats to mobilize against Van Drew after party switch Michael Brooks: NYT smears Cenk Uygur Saagar Enjeti rips Bernie Sanders’ betrayal of Congressional candidate Cenk Uygur Krystal Ball shares the secret to ending Joe Biden Krystal and Saagar: James Comey embarrasses himself when confronted with IG report Buttigieg unveils Latino-focused policies DSCC endorses combat veteran MJ Hegar in Texas race to unseat Cornyn New community for homeless Native Americans launched in Seattle Hallmark apologizes for removing ads featuring same-sex couples Congress poised to ban tobacco sales to anyone under 21 Turkey doubles region’s troubles — first in Syria, and now in Libya Georgia county commissioner’s wife arrested for dumping soda on a reporter DCCC offers jobs to Van Drew staffers who quit after boss’s party switch Americans support more restrictions on industrial animal farms Republican group asks ‘what is Trump hiding’ in Times Square billboard A controversial end to the international climate conference Rising: December 16, 2019 Trump says media, Democrats are making ‘life for the United Republican Party’ difficult amid impeachment Lori Loughlin says prosecutors are concealing evidence that could clear her in admissions scandal Supreme Court lets ruling stand that protects homeless sleeping outdoors Signature issues stymied thousands of would-be absentee voters in Ohio: report Schumer to McConnell on impeachment trial: Doing ‘just what the president wants is totally out of line’ Trump should return to what worked on North Korea, and in the Cold War Bennet, Romney offer compromise proposal amid year-end tax talks Trump slams debate commission, raising questions about his participation Stepping back in time brings comfort to dementia patients FBI busts illegal streaming site that boasts more content than Netflix, Amazon Biden’s firewall is his Super Tuesday Southern strategy Senior diplomat: US dismisses North Korean deadline on nuclear concessions Scarborough: ‘Teflon Joe’ Biden weathering storm amid Warren’s ‘political bleeding’ India rocked by protests over citizenship law that favors non-Muslims America should demand privacy protection — before it’s too late Yang says he would consider offer to be Biden’s VP Obama: Women ‘pretty indisputably’ better leaders than men AT&T launches more 5G coverage Booker proposes moratorium on expansion of large factory farms Minnesota swing-district Democrat says she will vote for impeachment Chinese president backs Hong Kong leader amid ‘complex and difficult’ situation Centrist Michigan Democrat to vote for impeachment GOP lawmaker on Trump tweet about Pelosi’s teeth ‘falling out’: ‘It’s not the way that I talk’ Steyer touts business experience in economic address Restoring voting rights for felons embraces the American tenet of second chances Judiciary panel explains impeachment charges: ‘Trump has realized the Framers’ worst nightmare’ Call the midwife — but not if you live in Georgia The Hill’s Morning Report – Busy week: Impeachment, Dem debate and USMCA Read: House Judiciary Committee impeachment report This week: House Dems gear up to vote to impeach Trump Judd Gregg: Trump is a conservative in name only Juan Williams: Obama has one more election to win Trump feels like he’s having a good month despite impeachment Biden, Sanders lead Democratic field: poll