The Hill Articles: July 10, 2019

‘Acosta Enables Sex Trafficking’ projected onto the Labor Department building Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ cost more than $5M Fox’s Ed Henry, sister recovering after liver donation surgeries Carlson responds to Omar: It’s not about race Customers tell Burger King manager to ‘go back to Mexico’ after he speaks Spanish in restaurant Armed Iranian boats attempted to seize British oil tanker in Persian Gulf: reports Trump officials defend use of facial recognition amid backlash Republicans say they’re satisfied with 2020 election security after classified briefings Ocasio-Cortez accuses Pelosi of ‘persistent singling out’ of women of color: It’s ‘outright disrespectful’ Pregnant Guatemalan woman has miscarriage in US custody, Border Patrol says Chris Matthews presses Swalwell on backing down on ‘pass the torch’ stance: ‘I don’t get you on this’ Florida church to pay off $7.2M in medical debt for 6,500 people Pence responds to Acosta’s explanation of role in Epstein case Jon Voight urges Americans to stand by Trump in 2020 Police arrest woman for urinating in ice cream bucket, spitting on ice cream McConnell’s Democratic challenger McGrath backtracks on Kavanaugh comments Trump unveils plan to help kidney patients in push to lower health costs Hillicon Valley: Trump officials to investigate French tax on tech giants | Fed chair raises concerns about Facebook’s crypto project | FCC blocks part of San Francisco law on broadband competition | House members warn of disinformation ‘battle’ AT&T becomes first major wireless company to block spam calls automatically White House nominates Navy Vice Adm. Mike Gilday as next naval chief: WSJ Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — Trump signs order to improve kidney disease treatment | Poll finds support for abortion rights at highest point in decades | New facility for migrant kids could cost $300M Budowsky: Harris attacked Biden, helped Trump Pressley’s clap back at Conway is ‘what we have to see more from Democrats’, Democratic strategist says Democrats struggle to quell infighting McConnell’s Democratic challenger says she likely would have voted for Kavanaugh Former state’s attorney pushes back against Acosta account of Epstein case Heavy loss by female candidate in Republican NC runoff sparks shock Mnuchin signals he wants debt ceiling vote before August recess Conservatives ask Barr to lay out Trump’s rationale for census question House panel weighs easing federal marijuana laws Overnight Defense: Dems confident defense bill will pass despite party infighting | GOP chairman’s bill would review US, Saudi ties | Senators briefed on sexual assault allegation against top general On The Money: Fed chief hints strongly at rate cut | Powell lays out ‘serious concerns’ over Facebook crypto project | Trump official to investigate French tech tax | Acosta defends Epstein deal Democrats voice confidence Pentagon bill will survive party squabbling Trump administration launches investigation into French plan for tax on tech giants Pentagon officials tell senators Trump nominee cleared on sexual assault allegation Overnight Energy: Trump threatens veto on defense bill that targets ‘forever chemicals’ | Republicans form conservation caucus | Pressure mounts against EPA’s new FOIA rule Nonprofit pulls out of golf event sponsored by strip club at Trump resort Poll: Democrats lead 2020 congressional ballot by 9 points Harris, Schatz have highest percentage of non-white staff among Senate Democrats Trump threatens veto on defense bill that targets ‘forever chemicals’ Don’t listen to Atkins’ call for cutting carbs in the dietary guidelines Police arrest suspect in burning of Pride flag at New York gay bar Journalist calls for more transparency around prison extreme isolation practices GOP blasts Democrats for using 2014 ‘kids in cages’ photo to promote migrant hearing Mother of toddler who died after ICE detainment testifies before House subcommittee Warren and Whitehouse call for investigation into Chamber of Commerce Advocates urge help for homeless women veterans Second judge rejects Justice Department request to change census lawyers Atlanta drivers return spilled cash after armored truck drops $175K on highway Prosecutors say they will ‘reassess’ position on Flynn sentencing after former partner’s trial 3 reasons billionaire activist Tom Steyer is running for president Schumer to donate Epstein campaign contributions to groups fighting sexual violence Newly opened facility for migrant children expected to cost up to $300 million Florida deputy arrested on charges he planted drugs on drivers during traffic stops Cummings: Treatment of young migrants is ‘government-sponsored child abuse’ It’s not too late to end the trade war (that we started) Michelle Obama pays tribute to late Disney star Cameron Boyce DC distillery invites US women’s soccer team for tasting: ‘Skip the White House’ Fox News host: Megan Rapinoe using platform to ‘spoil’ US women’s World Cup win CNN, Fox in intense battle for digital audience Ilhan Omar calls out advertisers on Fox News: They ‘should not be underwriting hate speech’ June showed sharp drop in border apprehensions Tlaib blasts Foreign Affairs Committee’s anti-BDS bill as ‘unconstitutional’ Cheney blasts Ocasio-Cortez over DHS dissolution Stop giving away capital gains taxes Louisiana governor declares state of emergency before storm Harvard professor suspended for ‘unwelcome sexual conduct’ NYPD investigating Megan Rapinoe posters vandalized with homophobic slurs Children urge Congress to renew funds for diabetes research LinkedIn experiences nearly an hour of service issues Democrat in contested North Carolina race raised $1.7M in second quarter Biden shows off custom US women’s soccer jersey Stealing from the mouths of babes in Yemen USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit used as confetti during World Cup parade Ocasio-Cortez suggests she’s open to dissolving Homeland Security Ivanka Trump’s women’s initiative unveils $27 million in new grants Tennessee governor asks state lawmaker accused of sexual assault not to run for reelection: report Man attempts to rob store to pay for daughter’s kidney transplant: police Government analyst resigns over blocked climate change testimony: reports Acosta defends Epstein deal, bucking calls for resignation Federal judge allows challenge to Trump travel ban to advance Trump approval rating ticks up to 47 percent Electoral reform should not further entrench the political parties Trump signs executive order aimed at improving kidney disease treatment Sanders blasts CEOs and billionaires with ‘anti-endorsement’ list Gay teacher fired by Catholic high school sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis Trump increasingly boxed in on census citizenship question Feds indict two former Puerto Rico officials in corruption probe Bernie might lose the nomination, but he won the platform war Largest global anti-wildlife trafficking sting leads to rescue of thousands of endangered animals Top House Republican wants internet users to own their data Justice Democrats issues 3 new endorsements for progressive candidates Lawmakers, experts see combating Russian disinformation as a ‘battle’ EPA’s new public records rule lets Trump administration pollute in private FAA nominee advances to full Senate vote New Orleans flooding as first tropical storm of the season approaches White House, congressional leaders revive budget talks Michigan governor invites US women’s soccer team to discuss gender equality in sports Oversight chair calls on Acosta to testify amid Epstein scrutiny Ocasio-Cortez: Democrats have become ‘party of hemming and hawing’ Bulgaria to buy 8 new F-16s from US In victory speech, Megan Rapinoe calls on Americans to ‘love more, hate less’ Watch live: Acosta answers questions about Epstein plea deal It’s time to legislate security for consumer IoT devices Warren reintroduces bill mandating climate disclosures by companies Nearly half of veterans say Trump doesn’t listen to military leaders enough New York City emergency workers slam de Blasio’s focus on soccer pay inequality Pressure mounts against EPA’s new FOIA rule Lindsey Graham blames media for ouster of British ambassador De Blasio leads ‘USA, equal pay’ chant at World Cup parade The real estate tycoon meets Iran O’Rourke tells immigrants ‘this country was founded on white supremacy’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Pelosi looks to tamp down Dem infighting Billionaire Democratic donor: Bernie Sanders is a ‘disaster zone’ What America’s Thinking: July 10, 2019 The left continues to fight action on the border crisis   ‘Distraction Becky’ trends online after Pressley tears into Conway with new nickname Federal scientists predict 2019 will set flooding record Pelosi scolds Democrats for public barbs A cautionary tale for Justin Amash from someone who knows FCC partially blocks San Francisco law pushing broadband competition for apartments House Republican: Disclosing drug prices in TV ads ‘doesn’t help the consumer very much’ Report finds Hispanic voter participation outpacing non-Hispanics in key states Fire everyone who let Jeffrey Epstein skate Cuomo signs gender pay equity legislation at women’s soccer team parade Biden’s cringeworthy backpedal on race signals weakness Political actress Jayne Atkinson doesn’t rule out real-life campaign bid DC mayor: Trump’s July 4 celebration ‘depleted’ security fund Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democrats by 5 points, followed by Warren, Harris Florida lawmakers push DHS to notify voters, other officials of election system breaches Dem leaders optimistic on defense bill despite progressive concerns Acting DHS chief to testify on separation of migrant children later this month Majority of voters don’t think it’s necessary to break up big tech: survey GOP chairman introduces bill to force ‘comprehensive review’ of US-Saudi relationship Megan Rapinoe for president? She’d beat Trump Republicans form conservation caucus to take on environment, climate change Acosta to hold news news conference to defend himself from Epstein criticism Uber expands ‘no-talking’ rides, launches airport helicopter service DHS investigating 15-year-old migrant’s allegation of sexual assault by border agent Trump to host Pakistani prime minister at White House UK health service to use Amazon Alexa to give medical advice S&P 500 breaks 3,000 for first time Fed chief: Facebook crypto project poses ‘serious concerns’ for economy, consumers California governor signs legislation extending health care to undocumented immigrants GOP lawmaker has ‘a lot of concerns’ over coverage if ObamaCare is overturned Strife between Seoul and Tokyo makes Kim Jong Un’s DMZ victory even more valuable Chamber of Commerce hires former Giuliani, Cruz campaign aide Crowd chants ‘equal pay’ at ticker tape parade for US women’s soccer team UK tennis star accuses reporter of ‘patronizing’ her US ambassador: Iran should not be rewarded for ‘nuclear extortion’ Watch live: Trump discusses executive order promoting kidney health Congress holds the reins to help American agriculture thrive in the global marketplace Trump threatens Iran with increased sanctions after country exceeds uranium enrichment cap Appeals court dismisses Emoluments Clause lawsuit in win for Trump Pastor put on watchlist after work with migrants at border sues US government Policy Prescriptions: Lowering Drug Prices DOJ pushes back against claims changing legal team would delay census case Theresa May on outgoing UK Ambassador to US: ‘We owe him an enormous debt of gratitude’ Hockey coach telling players to respect national anthem or ‘get the f— out’ goes viral Mississippi GOP gubernatorial candidate denied reporter access because she’s a woman Trump to sign executive order to improve treatment of kidney disease CBP seizes ship after finding record 20 tons of cocaine onboard Georgia’s ‘millennial mayor’ enters race to unseat GOP senator Obama shows off custom US women’s soccer jersey to celebrate World Cup win Ilhan Omar: ‘I truly believe’ Fox News host Tucker Carlson is ‘a racist fool’ Biden and Obama take another literary spin as crime-fighting duo Jeffrey Epstein forces Washington to deal with embarrassing connections Panel: is climate change an existential threat? German chancellor seen shaking in public for third time in a month Panel: Ayanna Pressley to Kellyanne Conway “Get my name out of your lying mouth” De Blasio announces plan for gender pay equity, including sports The stupidity of arming teachers What does the Trump Twitter court ruling mean for AOC? Journalist exposes horrors of highest security prison in the country Both Trump and Progressives will love this new poll on trade and tech Epstein lawyer Dershowitz defends plea agreement Republican congressman weighs in on future of Obamacare Hosts: Is Biden Hillary 2.0? Watch live: USWNT gets New York ticker tape parade after World Cup win Fed chief strongly hints at July rate cut in House testimony Steyer rolls out largest TV ad buy of Democratic primary so far: report China’s global propaganda is a US national security threat Top Mueller prosecutor Zainab Ahmad joins law firm Gibson Dunn American Airlines apologizes after woman blames race for being removed from plane over romper Migrant children report sex assault, retaliation for protests at border facility Support for abortion rights at highest point in decades: poll Iran released prisoner in outreach to US: report There’s a new goal for US-Iran policy Rising: July 10, 2019 Top Lebanese lawmaker: US sanctions an ‘assault’ Accuser says Epstein raped her when she was 15 Democratic challenger to McConnell raises $2.5 million on first day of campaign READ: Resignation by British ambassador who called Trump ‘inept’ in leaked cables Congress should step up on the threat of war with Iran Taking the ‘surprise’ out of medical billing Cartoonist whose art was labeled anti-Semitic won’t attend White House summit: report Iran: UK will face ‘consequences’ for tanker’s seizure Deer die at famous Japanese park after eating plastic bags Booker: McConnell has no understanding of racial issues after slaveholder comment Lumber duties not the cause of housing unaffordability Trump confidant: Acosta will be gone in weeks British ambassador who called Trump ‘inept’ in leaked cables resigns Finally, GOP lawmakers prove conservation and conservatism go hand-in-hand The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump under pressure to jettison Labor secretary High anxiety hits Senate over raising debt ceiling Biden campaign looks to correct early stumbles Progressives face steep odds in ousting incumbent Democrats Democratic leaders seek balance amid liberal push to go big on immigration Harris, Ocasio-Cortez pitch bill to increase housing assistance for individuals with criminal record A better way to protect small businesses from cyberattacks