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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