The Hill Articles: December 9, 2019

California fines CVS $3.6M for failing to redeem recyclables Lawmakers release defense bill with parental leave-for-Space Force deal Gabbard says she won’t participate in next debate even if she qualifies Failed charter schools cost federal government almost $505M in nine years: report House Democrats expected to unveil articles of impeachment Tuesday Impeachment witness to meet with Senate GOP Tuesday Houston police chief excoriates McConnell, Cornyn and Cruz on gun violence Walmart pulls sweater featuring cocaine-loving Santa Former Boeing manager says push to increase production of 737 Max planes created a ‘factory in chaos’ Trump to attend Army-Navy football game Democrats rip Barr over IG statement: ‘Mouthpiece’ for Trump Ukraine, Russia agree to restart peace process TikTok chief cancels Capitol Hill meetings, inflaming tensions Bottom line Overnight Health Care — Presented by That’s Medicaid — Deal on surprise medical bills faces obstacles | House GOP unveils rival drug pricing measure ahead of Pelosi vote | Justices to hear case over billions in ObamaCare payments FBI head rejects claims of Ukrainian 2016 interference Feehery: Losing faith in the people and the Constitution GOP lawmaker closes: Impeachment a ‘scam,’ Judiciary a ‘rubber stamp’ Press: Pelosi strikes back, hatred is a sin GOP senators worry Trump made ‘problematic’ concessions in trade deal Why Democrats cannot dismiss Michael Bloomberg in this race Tempers flare at tense Judiciary hearing on impeachment Second appeals court backs lifting injunction on Trump ‘public charge’ rule On The Money: White House, Dems edge closer to trade deal | GOP worries about Trump concessions | DOJ argues Congress can’t sue Trump on emoluments | Former Fed chief Volcker dies White House, Democrats edge closer to deal on trade The real US patent ‘crisis’ Hillicon Valley: Amazon alleges Trump interfered in Pentagon contract to hurt Bezos | Federal council warns Trump of cyber threats to infrastructure | China to remove foreign technology from government offices Ex-ambassador to Russia blasts lawmaker for Trump-Lincoln comparison Overnight Defense: Bombshell report reveals officials misled public over progress in Afghanistan | Amazon accuses Trump of ‘improper pressure’ in Pentagon contract decision | House Judiciary holds final impeachment hearing Deficit spikes 12 percent in first two months of fiscal year: CBO Michael Douglas, anti-corruption group: US political system has been ‘hijacked’ Doug Loverro’s job is to restore American spaceflight to the ISS and the moon Gillibrand demands hearing following release of ‘Afghanistan Papers’ Trump, Russian foreign minister to meet Tuesday Comey in op-ed after IG report: ‘Barr needs to stop acting like a Trump spokesperson’ Can state-level climate action keep the U.S. on track for its Paris Agreement targets? Greta Thunberg urges media to cover more diverse climate change activists Impeachment, Ukraine, Syria and warheads color Washington visit by top Russian diplomat Graham: FBI investigation in 2016 turned into a ‘criminal conspiracy’ Justices to hear ObamaCare case with billions at stake Obstacles remain for deal on surprise medical bills McKinsey allowing Buttigieg to disclose past clients The Trump carbon bump: Climate crime or misdemeanor? UN International Anticorruption Day highlights democracy as a human right Megan Rapinoe is Sport Illustrated’s 2019 Sportsperson of the Year Gaetz questions Democratic counsel about political donations Trump tops list of most tweeted about politicians in 2019 Comey says ‘Fox & Friends’ canceled booking after release of watchdog report on Trump probe Debt forgiveness for Somalia would reward corruption, empower al-Shabaab Military bases increase security after shootings in Hawaii, Florida Impeachment witness Turley says wife, dog threatened: ‘Who would shoot a Goldendoodle?’ Accused Planned Parenthood shooter indicted by federal grand jury Bloomberg: Barr ‘is more concerned with protecting the president than protecting our country from Russia’ Grocery store behind viral reusable bag at impeachment hearing offers ‘free briefcase’ promotion Horowitz report is damning for the FBI and unsettling for the rest of us Trump: Watchdog report shows FBI ‘attempted overthrow’ of government Krystal Ball: Media turns on Buttigieg, will this end him? House ethics watchdog finds ‘substantial’ evidence of financial misuse by Hunter First lady lends a hand to ‘Toys for Tots’ charity drive Arrests at border drop for sixth straight month Saagar Enjeti: Elizabeth Warren reveals grim future under her presidency Buttigieg will open fundraisers to press, disclose bundlers What America’s Thinking: December 9, 2019 We need more diversity in film. This class can help. Athlete Peter Frates dies of ALS after becoming face of Ice Bucket Challenge Atlanta newspaper demands disclaimer for reporter portrayed in Clint Eastwood film House GOP unveils alternative drug pricing measure ahead of Pelosi vote Poll: More than half approve of Democrats’ handling of impeachment inquiry Defining ‘political activity’ for the internet: Learning from the IRS Schumer: Senate GOP turning into ‘conspiracy caucus’ Chris Wallace: Allegations against Trump ‘far broader than the Clinton impeachment’ NLRB opens investigation into Google’s labor practices after firing of four employees Opioid deaths drop for first time in decade, New York state officials say The oceans are losing oxygen at an unprecedented clip This eighth grader is giving underprivileged kids a Merry Christmas FBI director says he’s ordering ’40 corrective steps’ following IG report Israel needs US-made weapons to contain Iran’s aggression Author of Steele dossier had ‘cordial’ relationship with Ivanka Trump: report Former White House physician Ronny Jackson to run for Congress Pensacola disconnects city network after cyberattack US to ask UN Security Council to discuss recent North Korean missile launches Fox’s Chris Wallace: IG report headline is ‘It didn’t find the things that Bill Barr and Donald Trump alleged’ What we’re missing in the CCPA de-identification debate GOP lawmaker criticizes Democratic counsel over facial expression: ‘Be very careful’ Barr: Horowitz report shows FBI launched Trump campaign investigation on ‘thinnest of suspicions’ Collins grills Democratic counsel: ‘Where’s Adam?’ First openly lesbian contestant competes in the Miss Universe pageant Why the Democrats’ impeachment drive is in trouble — and what Nancy Pelosi needs to do about it Top 10 films that break gender and racial stereotypes Read: Horowitz report into origins of Russia investigation Rosario Dawson joins Booker for ‘Lead with Love’ tour Progressive commentator: Impeachment will benefit Democrats in 2020 12-year-old Florida girl arrested for posting death list to Snapchat Obama issues statement praising Paul Volcker The federal judge got it wrong about parents trying to buy their kids’ way into college Judiciary hearing gets heated as Democratic counsel interrogates GOP staffer LGBTQ groups accuse Facebook ads of spreading misinformation about HIV drugs Saudi officer ripped US support of Israel in tweet before naval base shooting: report Watchdog report finds FBI not motivated by political bias in Trump probe America has too many criminal laws Even 50-year-old climate models correctly predicted global warming GOP counsel says both Ukraine, Russia interfered in 2016 U.S. elections Federal council to Trump: Cyber threats pose ‘existential threat’ to the nation Greta Thunberg warns of indigenous communities suffering under climate change Sports Illustrated names Megan Rapinoe sportsperson of the year Bill Hemmer chosen as Shepard Smith’s permanent replacement on Fox News The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by UANI — GOP, Democrats square off at final impeachment hearing Nadler dismisses GOP witness requests GOP counsel raises eyebrows with shopping bag at impeachment hearing Presidential candidates serving in the Senate must recuse themselves from impeachment proceedings Building the Dream Trump a ‘clear and present danger,’ says Democratic investigator in impeachment hearing 5 tourists dead after New Zealand volcano eruption China orders government offices to remove foreign hardware and software: report The only thing Trump has to fear in 2020 is Trump himself DOJ argues Congress can’t take non-legislative steps against Trump on emoluments How does music change your brain? Senate acquittal would be nothing but a stay of execution for Trump Coastal cities are rethinking how they manage rainfall Sanders rejects Clinton claim that his delayed endorsement hurt her in 2016 Senate Democrats demand Trump fire Stephen Miller Nevada journalist: Harry Reid will play ‘significant role’ in Democratic primary New TB vaccine would be game changer in public health Finland to inaugurate world’s youngest sitting prime minister Maximum pressure on Iran is driving us toward war Amazon accuses Trump of ‘improper pressure’ to influence Pentagon contract decision Judiciary fireworks: GOP accuses Democratic counsel of impugning Trump’s motives Giuliani says he hopes to present findings of Ukraine trip to GOP this week Marianne Williamson roasted for claim Trump pardoned Charles Manson Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat Record percentage of Americans putting off serious medical treatment due to cost: Gallup Trump officials defend use of fake university to lure foreign students Rising: December 9, 2019 Where the Bloomberg candidacy makes sense White House, Democrats close to USMCA trade deal: report Supreme Court declines to hear Kentucky ultrasound law NATO event canceled after US ambassador barred Trump critic from speaking Iraq’s riots threaten Iran’s plan for Middle East dominance Kroger slashes food waste to feed the hungry Little progress as spending talks push past weekend How can cartoons help with medical treatment? What is “ugly food” and what does it have to do with climate change? Life after Yucca Mountain: The time has come to reset US nuclear waste policy Pro-Trump protester disrupts impeachment hearing, accuses Nadler of treason Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year Paul Volcker dies at 92 ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘The Dotard,’ redux Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report Black woman crowned Miss Universe for first time since 2011 Michelle Obama: Do I think US can come back from Trump impeachment? ‘Oh yeah’ Is the Missouri-Kansas border war truce already falling apart? George H.W. Bush grandson to enter Texas congressional race Barr told Trump Giuliani is liability: report North Korea labels Trump a ‘heedless and erratic old man’ after tweets Judiciary Democrat: Trump himself is ‘smoking gun’ in impeachment case Live coverage: Democrats, Republicans seek to win PR battle in final House impeachment hearing Let’s enact a privacy law that advances economic justice Russia banned from global sports for 4 years by World Anti-Doping Agency Buttigieg, Biden tied with Trump in Arizona: poll Rapper Juice WRLD Dies Watch live: Final House impeachment hearing The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by AdvaMed – A crucial week on impeachment Pelosi gets standing ovation at Kennedy Center Honors This week: House impeachment inquiry hits crucial stretch Progressive group putting $45M behind battleground turnout effort Judd Gregg: Send them home Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year Senate braces for brawl on Trump impeachment rules Lawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing