The Hill Articles: February 5, 2019

GOP negotiator: Trump didn’t move the needle on border wall Abrams: We must hold those in highest offices accountable for racism Abrams offers progressive counterpoint to Trump in Dem response Trump veers between comity, confrontation at raucous State of the Union Biden: Abrams achieved ‘in a matter of minutes’ what Trump failed to do in entire State of the Union speech Klobuchar to announce 2020 decision on Sunday Becerra rips Trump’s wall ‘obsession’ in Dem Spanish-language response Van Jones criticizes Trump for ‘psychotically incoherent’ State of the Union address State of the Union attendees sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to survivor of Holocaust, 2018 synagogue shooting Chants of ‘USA’ after Trump says ‘America will never be a socialist country’ Ocasio-Cortez wears pin of Guatemalan child who died in US custody to State of the Union Trump calls on Congress to ban ‘late-term’ abortions Trump: Progress in talks with Taliban means ‘we will be able to reduce our troop presence’ Trump urges Congress to pass drug pricing plan Trump vows to end AIDS within 10 years Gillibrand fundraises off video showing her reaction at State of the Union Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea’s Kim Feb. 27-28 Female House lawmakers ‘raise roof’ after Trump touts their victories Trump ditches coal when hyping ‘revolution in American energy’ in SOTU speech Trump on border wall: ‘I will get it built’ Alice Marie Johnson, granted clemency by Trump, moved to tears at SOTU Dems groan as Trump mentions migrant caravans in State of the Union Trump derides ‘ridiculous partisan investigations’ in State of the Union Ocasio-Cortez talks wearing ‘suffragette’ white: ‘So much more that we have to fight for’ Tiffany Trump wears all white to State of the Union Energy Secretary Rick Perry is designated survivor for 2019 State of the Union Meghan McCain hits back at Trump: ‘The greatness of my father’s life and legacy haunts you’ Trump in speech: Immigration highlights difference between political, working class Booker pushes unity and optimism as party seethes about Trump Trump slams Northam for ‘choking like a dog’ Kamala Harris jabs Trump in remarks before State of the Union NM governor withdraws most National Guard troops from border Overnight Defense: Top general wasn’t consulted on Syria withdrawal | Senate passes bill breaking with Trump on Syria | What to watch for in State of the Union | US, South Korea reach deal on troop costs Trump says McCain’s book ‘bombed’: report Trump tears into Dems at private lunch hours before State of the Union: report Lobbying world 12 percent in new poll say they have never heard of Pence Elizabeth Warren apologizes for identifying as Native American Hillicon Valley: Groups protest ‘invasive’ smart wall technologies | Officials find foreign meddling had no impact on midterms | Tech giants pull big profits despite controversy | Dems press Apple over FaceTime bug | Facebook bans insurgents in Myanmar McConnell: Trump could ‘win’ on national emergency fight Pavlich: Ivanka rises above John Kennedy bringing Senate custodian as guest to State of the Union CBP apologizes after agent questions BuzzFeed reporter about Trump coverage Firm founded by Trump inaugural chair sought to use admin, foreign connections for profit: memo In her first month, Pelosi surges On The Money: Senate GOP thinks Trump would win vote on wall emergency | Why negotiators are optimistic they’ll strike a deal | Trump, Fed chief dine amid tensions | Treasury prepares to fight back over Trump tax returns Puerto Rico governor puts spotlight on hurricane recovery at Trump speech Marijuana access is associated with decreased use of alcohol, tobacco and other prescription drugs Bradley Cooper: I hope Beto O’Rourke runs for president Trump met with contractors to discuss building border wall ahead of SOTU: report Far-right activist Laura Loomer banned from PayPal Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Senators seek answers on surprise medical bills | Red states move to limit Medicaid expansion | Two drug companies agree to testify Live coverage: Trump delivers State of the Union Actor Chris Evans meets with Democratic senators before State of the Union Negotiators optimistic about avoiding shutdown despite Trump threats House panel seeks more HHS documents on family separations O’Rourke says he will make 2020 decision by end of February GOP senators think Trump would win vote on emergency declaration Time for the world to get behind David Malpass for World Bank president Overnight Energy: Exxon plans $10B natural gas export terminal | Senate panel advances Wheeler’s EPA nomination | Climate change back on the front burner in Congress Utah Senate panel advances bill to make state constitution gender-neutral Lawmakers invited to Camp David for bipartisan meeting Pete Buttigieg fills in a pothole to highlight push for infrastructure funding Report urges government, private firms collaborate to prevent fallout from major cyberattack Ginsburg not expected at Trump’s State of the Union GOP senators say border deal should be reached regardless of Trump Trump told GOP allies he wants to paint existing border structure matte black: report House Dems demand answers from Apple on FaceTime bug The difference between banks and credit unions could not be clearer Lawmakers wear white to State of the Union to show solidarity with women Officer in fatal Alabama mall shooting won’t face charges Facebook removes 22 pages linked to Alex Jones, InfoWars Schumer bringing air traffic controller who worked without pay during shutdown to State of the Union Senate approves Syria, anti-BDS bill Oscars officially going forward without a host Spain is a vibrant democracy, portrayal to the contrary is unjust Federal prosecutors request interviews with Trump Organization execs: CNN Migrant caravan arrives at town on Texas border 1972 campaign reveals how much modern Democrats have changed GOP senator: National emergency would be a ‘tough vote’ for Trump to win Klobuchar to headline Dem banquet in Iowa amid 2020 speculation Red states move to limit Medicaid expansion approved by voters GOP senators: Trump should not declare border emergency during State of the Union Voters before State of the Union say US is ‘bad,’ a ‘mess’ and ‘divided’ Trump team threatens to wreck bipartisan consensus on Venezuela Trump’s childhood home back on the market for $2.9M Bipartisan senators ask industry for information on surprise medical bills Despite disagreements with Trump, Democrats should loudly applaud prison reform Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler donates 500K to open home for abused girls McConnell declines to say how he would vote on blocking emergency declaration Which one is it? ‘global warming’ or ‘climate change’ Exxon plans $10 billion Texas natural gas export terminal Tulsi Gabbard denounces David Duke, rejects his endorsement Trump’s pick for Kavanaugh’s old court seat grilled over date-rape comments Students to begin practicing mindfulness in British schools State Dept. asks scientists to study mystery acoustic attacks in Cuba: report Judge approves debt restructuring plan for Puerto Rico DCCC official praises Abrams’ upcoming Dem response: ‘She showed what’s possible in Georgia’ Cardi B shoots down the idea of a political career Facebook apologizes after museum complains nude statues were censored In negotiating peace in Afghanistan, let’s not overlook human rights Pope Francis acknowledges nuns were sexually abused by priests Pollster says younger lawmakers more likely to respond to State of the Union on social media Senate panel advances Trump’s pick for key IRS role Steve King invites pro-Trump internet sensation Diamond to State of the Union 3 real emergencies at our southern border and how to fix them What America’s Thinking: February 5, 2019 Parents of three students killed in Parkland shooting to attend State of the Union State of the Union speeches don’t ‘move the needle much’ on public opinion, says pollster GAO: Trump’s early Mar-a-Lago trips cost $14 million Using technology, innovation and entrepreneurship to turn the tide on climate change Sanders dismisses subpoena of inaugural committee NPR host asks Kellyanne Conway if there is ‘hypocrisy’ in Trump inviting bullied child to State of the Union José Andrés to attend State of the Union as Pelosi’s guest Dem presidential field looks smaller than expected Dem behind impeachment push to boycott State of the Union Howard Schultz plans Thursday policy speech as he mulls White House run The Hill’s 12:30 Report: What to watch in tonight’s State of the Union | Trump tweets about ‘human wall’ | How Dems aim to challenge Trump tonight Hot labor market shows no sign of cooling off soon Ex-Massachusetts gov rejoins GOP as he weighs Trump primary challenge Remembering shared values in fractured US-China relationship Chicago Cubs chairman: Father’s emails were ‘racially insensitive’ Civil liberties groups ask Congress to refuse border tech funding in any shutdown deal Watch live: Trump delivers the State of the Union address Stephen Curry, John Legend to join Obama for young men of color mentorship program DCCC official says Democrats look to make ‘big gains’ in Texas, Georgia President should use his address to rally Americans to our nation’s real needs Liam Neeson says he’s not racist after backlash over revenge comments Harris to deliver prebuttal ahead of Trump’s State of the Union Trump, Schumer renew feud shortly before State of the Union Why Australia and others are reluctant to join Trump’s fight with China World freedom report slams Trump: No president has shown ‘less respect’ for norms Gorka says subway murder proves illegal immigration ‘is a national security threat’ Cory Booker confirms he has a girlfriend Top general says he wasn’t consulted before Trump announced Syria withdrawal Judge says immigration courts backlog is related to DOJ priorities Battle over the census is not over El Chapo’s daughter plans to launch clothing line Immigration judge says government shutdown created massive backlog of cases Eric Trump: Ivanka ‘has done more for women than probably anybody in Washington DC’ Panel: What Americans think of the State of the Union ahead of the speech Judiciary chair asks committee to authorize subpoena ahead of Whitaker’s planned testimony Trump: ‘We will build a human wall if necessary’ Why Democrats chose Stacey Abrams to deliver their State of the Union response Democratic spokesperson Cole Leiter discusses upcoming State of the Union Address and Democratic response Former Pence aide discusses GOP expectations for State of Union address Senate panel advances Wheeler’s nomination to be EPA chief Warren eyed having dinner with Valerie Jarrett We must not close the door to new American citizens Fox News’s Napolitano: Democrats want Northam to resign so they can ‘tarnish Trump as a racist’ Trump administration: No evidence foreign entity had ‘material impact’ on midterms Cuomo says declining NY tax revenue stems from Trump’s ‘economic civil war’ Accusation against lieutenant governor further derails confused state of Virginia politics Ex-White House aide says watching TV is part of Trump’s ‘workflow’ Shutdown is lesson in applied civics; grade is not good Ex-White House aide says Trump understands risks surrounding emergency declaration Apple reaches deal to pay back taxes to France Republicans would back Trump on emergency to build wall, says GOP senator Ex-White House aide says Trump will likely seek compromise in State of the Union Blumenthal to vote against William Barr confirmation We’re attending the State of the Union to fight for federal contractors Facebook bans armed insurgents in Myanmar Trump can broaden appeal with optimism, conciliatory tone in SOTU Warren’s CFPB ‘achievement’ is reason not to make her president Study: Climate change will alter ocean colors by 2100 Patriots’ McCourty twins say they won’t visit White House if invited UN monitors: North Korea working to protect nuclear missiles ahead of second US summit Childhood friend defends Northam on CNN, says he should remain in office Criminal case dismissed after sheriff uses camera to zoom in on lawyer’s notes Treasury plans steps to stymie Dem requests for Trump tax returns Ocasio-Cortez fires back at critic who called her drug industry knowledge ‘inadequate’ In infrastructure debate, channel Marie Kondo Russia racing to develop new missile systems to counter US by 2021 US, South Korea reach agreement on sharing troop costs Rising: February 5, 2019 Budgeting for defense means supporting warfighters in real time Improving America’s infrastructure to break Washington gridlock Report: Himalayans could lose third of its glaciers by 2100 Trump Organization fires at least 18 undocumented workers: report We want our leaders to speak with moral clarity on abortion Poor economic conditions make for a gloomy Chinese New Year The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump to deliver ‘unity’ speech to divided nation State of the Union is divided — but shouldn’t be Sasse’s jabs at Trump spark talk of primary challenger Five things to watch at Trump’s State of the Union Climate change on front burner after 8 years of GOP rule Record profits put new bull’s-eye on tech giants Democrats seek to take on Trump at State of the Union Lean job market for Dems on K Street