The Hill Articles: December 19, 2019

December 19
Buttigieg, Warren square off on donors at Democratic debate Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin defends last-minute pardon of convicted child rapist All female candidates pick ‘forgiveness,’ men pick ‘a gift’ when asked to choose at debate Battle for Iowa takes center stage at Democratic debate Biden knocks Huckabee Sanders’s tweet criticizing stuttering moment: ‘It’s called empathy. Look it up’ Biden says he pushed back on Obama adminisration over Afghanistan WATCH LIVE: Post-debate analysis livestream from Hill.TV Sanders, Biden spar over Medicare for All Buttigieg, Klobuchar lay out criteria for potential judicial nominees Warren vows to read names of transgender victims every year in Rose Garden Website referencing ‘wine cave’ for Buttigieg fundraiser redirects to Sanders donor page Klobuchar, Buttigieg battle in fiery exchange Buttigieg, Warren square off on wealth, bundlers Warren on age question: I’d be ‘the youngest woman ever inaugurated’ Biden on second term: ‘Let’s see what happens’ Steyer says US needs to work with China as a ‘frenemy’ CNN live feed of Democratic debate goes black in Beijing Debate moderator calls out Sanders for not immediately answering question on race Sanders: Instead of weapons funding we should pool resources to fight climate change Yang gives shout out to Booker: ‘I think Cory will be back’ Senate confirms 13 Trump judicial nominees in end-of-year sprint Buttigieg attacks Warren’s wealth tax proposal as ‘extreme’ Twitter users complain about background at Democratic debate Democrats say Trump economy is not working for most Americans Biden: ‘I have no love’ for Republicans who have attacked my family Yang shouts ‘I’m over here’ as moderator mistakenly refers to Steyer by his name Democratic candidates call for White House officials to testify during Senate impeachment trial 2020 Democrats divided over Trump-Pelosi trade deal Yang blasts Democrats for being ‘obsessed’ with Trump Klobuchar on impeachment: ‘This is a global Watergate’ Washington state representative participated in domestic terrorism, inquiry finds Panel: Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang have the most to lose tonight Panel predicts that Mayor Pete Buttigieg will have a tough time tonight Trump campaign launches ‘Democrats for Trump’ Kyle Kulinski: Democrats picked the weakest impeachment argument possible LIVE FROM THE DEBATE SITE: What to expect tonight DNC Spokeswoman pressed on Andrew Yang speaking time Tulsi Gabbard: Why I voted Present on impeachment Saagar Enjeti: Let Andrew Yang speak, Set-up Bernie Sanders v. Elizabeth Warren, Ask Joe Biden about Hunter Biden Krystal Ball: Joe Biden’s vulnerable, here’s how he could be taken out tonight Krystal and Saagar: Did Nancy Pelosi just admit total defeat on impeachment? Donald Glover joining Yang’s campaign as creative consultant Joe Biden will release list of campaign bundlers Iowa Democrats’ list of satellite caucus sites includes 13 states, three foreign countries Booker gets progressive primary challenger in Senate race Trump says he wants ‘immediate trial’ as lawmakers leave for recess WATCH LIVE: Democratic debate preview with Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti Overnight Defense: Senate sends $1.4T spending bill to Trump | Lawmakers fail to reach deal on impeachment trial before holidays | Pompeo hits Iran with new sanctions Watch Live: Democrats face off in final debate of 2019 Senate impeachment trials and fabulations Hillicon Valley: Senate sends anti-robocall bill to Trump | Federal study finds bias in facial recognition | Tech cash flows to Dems despite scrutiny | Facebook to ban misleading census content Overnight Health Care — Presented by Rare Access Action Project — Court ruling reignites ObamaCare fight for 2020 | Congress expands probe into surprise billing | Health industry racks up wins in year-end spending deal FWS: There’s ‘no basis’ to investigate Trump Jr.’s Mongolian hunting trip Christianity Today editor calls for Trump to be removed from office Senate passes bill banning tobacco sales to anyone under 21 Saagar Enjeti to debate moderators: Don’t waste time on impeachment McConnell announces Senate schedule as impeachment trial looms Pelosi praises ‘moral courage’ of House Democrats after impeachment vote Outsiders will not fix Afghanistan Biden to seize on impeachment vote, electability in Democratic debate House Ethics Committee finds McMorris Rodgers misused official resources On The Money: House approves Trump USMCA deal in bipartisan vote | Senate sends $1.4T spending bill to Trump’s desk | Why budget watchdogs are howling over the spending deal Obama spotted golfing as Trump was getting impeached Krystal Ball: Biden more vulnerable than he appears Top Indian official canceled congressional meeting over inclusion of Jayapal: report Overnight Energy: Greens sue over chemical safety rollback | EPA finalizes ethanol rule in face of opposition | House Dems detail environmental priorities for next year Senate leaders punt impeachment trial deal until after holidays Poll: 53 percent of voters say evidence supports Trump impeachment Senate sends $1.4 trillion spending package to Trump House GOP scores rare floor victory by outmaneuvering Democrats on tax bill At least one dead as possible gas explosion topples Philadelphia building Debate on state and local tax deduction ignores its origins What America’s Thinking: December 19, 2019 One killed, two injured in Rhode Island assisted-living complex shooting Senate Democrats slam HHS reversal on non-discrimination protections House approves Trump’s USMCA trade deal amid shadow of impeachment EPA finalizes ethanol rule to chagrin of producers, oil industry House votes to temporarily repeal Trump SALT deduction cap Is the China trade agreement a Christmas gift for Americans? New shrimp net rules should save hundreds of sea turtles a year Hispanic Democrats endorse Latina for open Indiana seat Trump indicates White House counsel Cipollone will play lead role in Senate trial Steyer snags former Harris campaign aide for senior adviser Klobuchar releases $1 trillion housing, poverty reduction plan Biden joins striking McDonald’s workers ahead of LA debate Washington Supreme Court rules state legislators subject to open records law Democratic senators tweet photos of pile of House-passed bills ‘dead on Mitch McConnell’s desk’ Government study finds racial, gender bias in facial recognition software At least one killed after gunman opens fire at Russia’s security service headquarters Fill the New York federal district court vacancies Trump announces Van Drew will become a Republican in Oval Office meeting J.K. Rowling sparks backlash with tweet supporting ‘transphobic’ researcher Klobuchar unveils endorsements from more than 100 New Hampshire female political leaders, activists Can you guess how many ER visits are associated with cellphone-related distraction? ‘Medicare for All’ ignores a bigger problem DOJ tells court McGahn subpoena is moot after impeachment vote Three GOP attorneys general sue to prevent adding Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution Tlaib to Republicans: ‘Your boy called Ukraine and bribed them’ Iowa man sentenced to 16 years for after setting Pride flag on fire Candidate seeks to become the first openly autistic member of Congress By opposing a sham impeachment, I upheld my oath of office DNC spokesperson: There’s a larger conversation to be had about diversity on debate stage CNN’s Bolduan fights tears, tells Debbie Dingell she’s ‘tired of getting emotional on air’ Schumer rips McConnell: Why are you afraid of impeachment witnesses? Impeachment’s historic moment boils down to ‘rooting for laundry’ Elizabeth Warren focuses on climate before tonight’s debate Bloomberg offers public option, subsidies in new health plan Environmental groups sue Trump administration over chemical disaster prevention rollback On parental leave, a bipartisan strike for progress Meadows says he plans to serve through the term — with an asterisk Al Franken mocks McConnell: ‘Like listening to Jeffrey Dahmer complain about the decline of dinner party etiquette’ Online grocery delivery may help shrink food deserts Senate passes initial part of year-end spending package Buttigieg edges out Sanders, Warren to top new Iowa poll JK Rowling sparks controversy for tweet on gender: ‘Sex is real’ Gabbard rips Pelosi for delay of impeachment articles Show Russia Crimea doesn’t pay Trump shocks, earns GOP rebukes with Dingell remarks 2020 primary debate guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the December showdown Dingell fundraises off Trump’s attack on her late husband Democratic lawmaker on Trump after Dingell comments: ‘Hell will be too good for him’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by UANI — Pelosi looks to play hardball on timing of impeachment trial What was Trump’s dishwasher talk about? Tonight’s debate almost didn’t happen, but democracy thrives through honest exchange of ideas McConnell: Holding articles of impeachment gives Pelosi no leverage Mayors Matter: Deepening the Generational Compact in Communities Bloomberg: I’ll work ‘in the open’ with staff as president Pelosi slams Trump’s attacks on Dingell: ‘Cruelty is not wit’ This new app helps Californians beat earthquakes Twitter users invoke Merrick Garland after McConnell, Graham comments on impeachment trial Pompeo slaps new sanctions on Iran, imposes more visa restrictions Senate unanimously approves anti-robocall legislation Pelosi: ‘Rogue’ McConnell must decide next steps on impeachment articles Impeachment just confirms Trump’s leadership Schumer to meet McConnell Thursday to discuss trial rules Facebook to ban misleading census content Herman Boone, the football coach who inspired ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 84 Trump criticizes Pelosi for holding back articles of impeachment Yang to challenge Warren on Social Security at debate Is Joe Biden the Democrats’ Mitt Romney of 2020? Here’s how newspapers around the country covered impeachment on their front pages Gabbard defends ‘present’ vote on impeachment: Voters should decide Officials seek $100 million to restore Florida’s ailing coral reefs Democrats hit vulnerable GOP senators on anniversary of Trump tax plan Can the United States Senate rise to the occasion? Probably not Ed Henry to replace Bill Hemmer on Fox’s ‘America’s Newsroom’ How to solve America’s bird crisis Why our new ‘ecopiety’ distracts us from real environmental action Study predicts almost half of US will be obese within a decade Jane Goodall: Why the battle to save Africa’s wildlife must be won Why it’s crucial for America to do a better job reintegrating ex-cons We must stop ‘attacking’ each other Who cares about human rights? Watch live: McCarthy holds press conference after Trump impeachment Democrats rally behind Pelosi on delay of articles Rising: December 19, 2019 GOP lawmaker: Trump attack on Dingell ‘unacceptable from anyone’ Here’s how to reduce drug costs McConnell accuses Democrats of being ‘too afraid’ to send articles of impeachment to Senate New findings confirm one of the largest methane leaks in U.S. history Trump campaign rips Washington Post reporter for ‘Merry Impeachmas!’ tweet: ‘What a joke’ McConnell rips House impeachment as ‘slapdash,’ ‘rushed and rigged’ Progressive group ‘People’s Action’ endorses Sanders Welcome to third-world democracy and impeachment Watch live: Pelosi holds press conference after Trump impeachment Australia declares state of emergency amid rampant bushfires Meghan McCain blasts Trump for ‘bullying widows at a public rallies’ Michigan GOP lawmaker calls on Trump to apologize for Dingell remarks Warren to discuss Native American policy with tribal leaders Meet Kim Jong Un, ‘King of Korea’ — antithesis of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Pelosi reaction to Democrats clapping after impeachment vote goes viral Russia planning to appeal Olympic ban Pierce Brosnan sees at least one ‘step in the right direction’ under Trump To reach Latino youth, Democratic candidates must do more than speak Spanish Graham: Pelosi withholding impeachment articles would amount to ‘Constitutional extortion’ Dingell after Trump attack: ‘Some things should be off-limits’ White House defends Trump’s Dingell comments: ‘The president is a counter-puncher’ Trump: ‘Do Nothing’ Democrats want to ‘Do Nothing’ with articles of impeachment Biden maintains lead on Sanders, Warren: poll Impeachment and the FBI’s Russia probe: Patriotism at its finest Brit Hume: Trump impeachment ‘will have the shortest half-life’ Conservative radio show canceled after host wishes for ‘nice school shooting’ as impeachment distraction Biden tops Sanders by 6 points nationally: CNN poll 2019 was a historic year for marijuana law reform — here’s why Virginia voters split on removing Trump from office: poll Will the coming snowstorm be a dusting—or an avalanche? Putin calls Trump impeachment ‘far-fetched’ Debbie Dingell responds to Trump: ‘You brought me down in a way you can never imagine’ Booker rolls out first TV ad during Democratic debate he’s missing The Hill’s Morning Report – In historic vote, House impeaches Trump Mark Meadows, top Trump ally, to retire from Congress Court ruling reignites ObamaCare fight for 2020 Democrats fear Trump could win despite impeachment Five big end-of-year wins for Democrats Five things to watch in final Democratic debate of 2019 Replacing a system beyond repair Schumer aims to drive wedge between Republicans on impeachment Budget watchdogs howl over deficit-ballooning deals Health industry racks up wins in year-end spending deal Tech industry cash flows to Democrats despite 2020 scrutiny Yang thrives as Democratic outsider