The Hill Articles: February 27, 2019

Advocacy group calls for meeting with Harris over decriminalizing sex work Kim says he wouldn’t be at summit with Trump if he were not ready to denuclearize Clip of Meadows saying send Obama back to ‘Kenya or wherever’ resurfaces after clash with Tlaib Coast Guard official accused of terror plot indicted on gun, drug charges Transgender service members testify before Congress about Trump’s possible ban Trump border wall prototypes in California demolished Santorum: It’s not ‘out of character’ for Trump to lie about Russia because he lies ‘consistently’ Trump says ‘speed is not important’ in reaching nuclear deal with North Korea’s Kim Sanders’ first 2020 campaign rally will be in Brooklyn Ocasio-Cortez says bartending prepared her to cross-examine Michael Cohen Fox News panelists get into heated exchange after Cohen testimony: ‘I’m gonna throw you off the set’
 The Memo: 5 takeaways from Cohen’s explosive day of testimony Overnight Defense: US reportedly easing demands over North Korean nukes | Trump optimistic for deal | Dems rip plan to use military funds for wall | Pentagon urges India, Pakistan to calm tensions Fox’s Napolitano: Cohen testimony included ‘at least four potential felonies’ against Trump Judge rejects Stone’s claim CNN was tipped off about his arrest Top moments from the Cohen hearing Arbitrator awards ‘Bones’ stars, producers $179 million in damages in dispute against Fox Ocasio-Cortez: Superhero portrayal shows ‘we all have a superhero inside of us’ Dems slam Trump plan to move military construction funds for border wall Hillicon Valley: Cohen stuns Washington with testimony | Claims Trump knew Stone spoke to WikiLeaks | Stone, WikiLeaks deny | TikTok gets record fine | Senators take on tech over privacy Federal judge rules there is no widespread voter fraud in Texas Fundraiser to hold free ‘Captain Marvel’ screenings for girls hits $60K US officials no longer demanding full accounting of North Korea nukes or missiles: report Budowsky: Is Russia attacking 2020 Dems? Michael Cohen’s pathetic ‘Cry for Me, Argentina’ performance Cohen misidentified Trump Organization exec from charging documents: WSJ On The Money: Trump trade chief sees tough work ahead on China | Cohen offers gripping testimony | Tells lawmakers Trump inflated assets | Deduction cap could hit 11 million taxpayers | Senate confirms top IRS lawyer Cohen claims batter Trump Overnight Health Care: Medicare for all push worries centrist Dems | New call to fix ObamaCare markets | House panel plans hearing on lowering health costs | CDC worries HIV prevention has ‘stalled’ Virginia first lady accused of giving African-American students cotton during governor’s mansion tour Eight Republicans side with Dems on background checks for gun sales Capitol police officer left weapon unattended in Capitol bathroom McCabe, Russia and the war against American democracy Univision anchor arrested in Venezuela saw ’emboldened’ Maduro John Brennan says Republicans ‘covering up the corruption’ of Trump Harris fundraises off Cohen testimony Democratic tensions bubble up after GOP amends gun bill Trump lawyer rips Cohen claim that his testimony about Trump Tower in Moscow was edited Pentagon urges Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions Two democratic socialists win spots on Chicago city council, three headed to run-offs A transgender ban in the military will undermine national security Andrew Wheeler’s PFAS ‘action’ plan is all plan, no action Beto O’Rourke likely to announce presidential bid soon: report Dem chairman closes Cohen hearing with emotional speech Dem chairman releases unredacted version of report on SALT deduction cap How will Trump be remembered? That depends on climate action Overnight Energy: Collins to oppose Wheeler for EPA chief | Feinstein clarifies views on Green New Deal | Schumer calls McConnell push for vote on deal a ‘diversion’ Cohen tells Ocasio-Cortez that Trump inflated assets for insurance purposes Tlaib, Meadows clash over alleged ‘racist act’ at Cohen hearing Cohen casts doubt on Trump’s tax audit George H.W. Bush’s former service dog starts new position at military hospital There’s nothing humanitarian about politicized aid to Venezuela Idaho bill would allow permit holders to carry concealed handguns in school Steyer says proposed Green New Deal is a ‘first draft’ Lynne Patton defends Trump from Cohen racism charge Dem goes viral for ‘eye roll’ at Republican during Cohen testimony House GOP secures last-minute change to gun bill Norah O’Donnell: ‘Cohen might be the most damaging testimony for a president’ since Watergate Moderate Dems revive effort to stabilize ObamaCare markets DC attorney general subpoenas Trump Inaugural Committee: report Spicer slams Dems for holding Cohen hearing while Trump is abroad Dems smart not to run on ObamaCare as a whole in 2018, GOP pollster says Cohen tells Congress he’s never been to Prague Merriam-Webster sees 800 percent spike in searches for ‘con man’ amid Cohen testimony Congress must chart own course on spending deal without White House Christie: Cohen remark would ‘send a chill up my spine at the White House’ Pollster says the term ‘socialism’ will make for good political football in 2020 House passes bill expanding background checks on gun sales Supreme Court wrestles with saving cross-shaped memorial 

Marine being investigated for allegedly sharing pro-Nazi images Omar calls impeachment ‘inevitable,’ ‘terrifying’ GOP paints Cohen as consummate liar Chuck Todd calls Cohen testimony first ‘unofficial hearing’ of Trump impeachment process Trump campaign slams Cohen, asks why Dems even swore him in FTC fines TikTok app $5.7M over alleged privacy violations Florida state bar investigating Matt Gaetz for threat to Michael Cohen Pelosi says she supports bill to study issue of reparations for slavery CDC: Progress in preventing HIV ‘stalled’ Polls show Trump approval rating softening among GOP, independents Polls show uptick among those who ‘strongly disapprove’ of Trump WikiLeaks disputes Cohen, says Assange never talked to Stone Veterans need ‘friendly’ communities to adjust to civilian life — here’s how to make it happen Dem blasts Meadows for bringing black Trump official to challenge racism accusations Cohen says Trump asked him to make as many as 500 ‘threats’ to people DC bar patrons drink their way through Cohen testimony Maryland governor calls on state lawmaker who used racial slur to resign Republicans promise to lower drug costs — don’t believe them Ohio city votes to give Lake Erie same legal rights as a person Cohen chokes up while apologizing to his children: ‘I wish I could go back in time’ GOP’s Jordan clashes with new chairman Cummings at Cohen hearing Stormy Daniels thanks Cohen for testimony: ‘I’m proud of you’ Three reasons doctors should support ‘Medicare For All’ Lawmakers slam tech industry reps at privacy hearing Collins to vote against Trump’s EPA pick What we’ve got here is a failure to effectively communicate at the Fed Cohen says there are other examples of wrongdoing involving Trump that he can’t discuss Indiana GOP governor admits he smoked marijuana in college Officials deny lack of vaccinations caused whooping cough outbreak in Los Angeles Climate change advocate says viral exchange with Feinstein shows ‘urgency’ of issue Warren fundraises off Cohen testimony Cohen says Trump directed him to lie about hush money payments Christie: No Republicans are trying to defend Trump on ‘substance’ of Cohen’s testimony Bring Hoda Muthana and other ISIS members home — but for trial Lawmaker files bill to create Texas holiday for late singer Selena Trump trade chief warns of tough work ahead on China deal Cohen warns GOP lawmakers protecting Trump: ‘I did the same thing for 10 years’ Ex-Bush ethics chief: GOP lawmaker ‘should be arrested’ for witness tampering Cohen: Trump is ‘becoming an autocrat’ Supreme Court blocks execution of inmate with dementia What America’s Thinking: February 27, 2019 Senate confirms Trump’s nominee for key IRS role Skating through the NHL color barrier, paving the way for others Dem rep ‘surprised’ more Republicans didn’t vote to block Trump emergency declaration California governor plays down Trump feud Russian state TV highlights Cohen’s testimony about collusion in live broadcast The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Washington riveted by Cohen testimony We must stop deeming corporations ‘too big to jail’ The most unlikely convert to opposing the death penalty Republicans score upsets in Connecticut special legislative elections Cohen to Jim Jordan: ‘Shame on you’ Cohen details methods to get Trump ranked higher on Forbes list Trump’s sons during Cohen testimony: He was ‘lobbying everyone’ for White House job Cohen said he briefed Trump children on Moscow project NC political operative indicted in connection with alleged ballot-tampering scheme Cohen says he doesn’t have direct evidence of Trump colluding with Russia Robby Mook is one person to thank if House Democrats keep the majority Chris Wallace calls Michael Cohen a ‘thug’ Meadows confronts Cohen in testy exchange on Trump racism accusations Rising Panel: Courtney Madden and Tony Shaffer Sunrise Movement co-founder reacts to Feinstein’s controversy with young activists California Rep. Salud Carbajal talks new legislation addressing gun violence Billionaire Tom Steyer discusses effort to impeach Trump Republican Rep. Mark Green slams Cohen over upcoming testimony Michael Cohen begins three-day testimony before Congress Jordan lambasts Cohen over past crimes, questions credibility Stone denies Cohen allegation on Trump’s knowledge of WikiLeaks email dumps Steyer says Mueller report only needed as ‘supporting evidence’ against Trump Annual scorecard ranks GOP environmental efforts far below Dems in 2018 Sell nuclear plants to the Saudis? Are you kidding? Cohen: Trump directed me to threaten schools not to release grades, SAT scores Cohen in testimony: ‘I am no longer your fixer, Mr. Trump’ Cohen compares Trump to mobster seeking to intimidate him ahead of testimony Ellen Page: ‘I had no reason to doubt Jussie’ Schumer: McConnell plan to force ‘Green New Deal’ vote a ‘diversion’ Cohen testimony: Lying to first lady about hush-money payments ‘one of my biggest regrets’ Netanyahu ignores global opinion at Israel’s peril Kushner meets with Saudi crown prince for first time since Khashoggi killing From Japan to America, sharing common principles of conservatism at CPAC 2019 Cohen: Trump described his campaign as ‘the greatest infomercial in political history’ GOP lawmaker rips Cohen: ‘The truth is not in this guy’ GOP senator hits back in fight over Kavanaugh successor Cummings says Cohen testimony raises ‘great questions’ about Trump’s conduct Feinstein: ‘Anybody with a cell phone in their hand can get you on international news’ Bravado could escalate India-Pakistan attacks to nuclear level READ: Cohen testimony, documents to be presented ITV, BBC to launch streaming platform in competition against Netflix Watch Live: Michael Cohen testifies on Capitol Hill Man arrested on federal drug charges hours after going viral as Girl Scout cookie ‘good Samaritan’ CNN’s Axelrod: Trump may sign North Korea deal ‘to overshadow’ Cohen testimony At least 25 dead in Egypt train crash Steyer says Cohen testimony will ‘shift the dynamic’ of Trump’s base A(nother) chance for Congress on net neutrality Support for affirmative action programs grows: Gallup Senate Dem: Cohen has incentive to tell truth Poll: 68 percent want Mueller report made public Oregon secretary of State dies of cancer Kremlin: US territory being used to launch cyberattacks against Russia Anderson Cooper: Difference between Cohen, Trump is ‘Cohen has admitted to lying’ With national emergency, stalemate favors the president Majority now sees Russian military power as ‘critical threat’: poll Is President Trump losing his base? Long-term polling suggests that may be the case Ocasio-Cortez: ‘There’s a hostage situation going on’ in the GOP Pence’s incoming chief of staff apologizes for college column disparaging people living with AIDS Jennifer Lawrence tackles US corruption In Kim Jong Un’s world, many clocks on the wall Conway’s husband: Cohen ‘did bad things related to Trump’ Rising: February 27, 2019 GOP lawmaker apologizes after Cohen tweet prompts allegations of witness tampering India, Pakistan claim to down each other’s warplanes as tensions rise Cohen to testify Trump used $60,000 from charitable organization to pay for self portrait We have reached the end game in the trade war Trump’s personal interest in Moscow tower not mentioned in Cohen email, Russia says Rep. Beyer: What I learned In Central America Some reporters barred from covering Trump-Kim dinner Rudy Giuliani: Anyone who believes ‘pathetic’ Cohen testimony is a ‘fool’ Gun violence in America: This carnage must stop Cohen to testify Trump dodged service in Vietnam Cohen to testify Trump said Donald Jr. ‘had the worst judgment of anyone in the world’ Trump says he has ‘very special relationship’ with Kim Cohen to provide lawmakers with check related to Stormy Daniels payment Live coverage: Cohen clashes with GOP over Trump allegations Don’t unlearn the mistakes of Iraq with Iran Trump in Vietnam mocks Blumenthal Trump knocks Cohen ahead of House testimony Trump meets Kim under looming Cohen testimony The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s long day: From Michael Cohen to Kim Jong Un Push for ‘Medicare for all’ worries centrist Dems Why Pelosi is unlikely to try to impeach Trump Dem governors struggle for attention in crowded 2020 race Cohen testimony: Trump a ‘conman,’ ‘racist’ who knew Stone talked with WikiLeaks