The Hill Articles: July 12, 2019

House Democratic Caucus rebukes Ocasio-Cortez’s chief of staff Pence: ‘Outrage’ to say migrant children being held in concentration camps Cruz calls on Tennessee to change law honoring early KKK leader: ‘This is wrong’ What America’s Thinking: July 12, 2019 Independent pediatrician to review conditions for migrant children at border Feds unlikely to charge Trump Organization execs in campaign finance case: report Pence says he’s ‘not surprised’ after visiting crowded detention facilities Gravel says he has reached donor threshold for primary debates Mueller to give extended testimony after appearance postponed House Republicans dismissive of Paul Ryan’s take on Trump Appeals court blocks Trump administration birth control rules Former judge: Expect more ‘theater’ in Mueller testimony Second Republican announces plans to challenge Ocasio-Cortez in New York Dairy Queen employee fired after mistaking ‘Moana’ for ‘marijuana’ on birthday cake Over 30 possible cannabis plants found growing in Vermont Capitol flower beds On The Money: Mnuchin warns US could hit debt limit in early September | Acosta out as Labor chief | Trump pitches trade deal in Wisconsin | FTC reportedly settles with Facebook for $5B fine Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow military funds for border wall construction House Democrat on O’Rourke: ‘I wouldn’t count him out yet’ Who should own your digital data? Overnight Energy: EPA expands use of pesticide it considers ‘highly toxic’ to bees | House passes defense bill with measure targeting ‘forever chemicals’ | Five things to watch as Barry barrels through the Gulf Epstein accused of witness tampering by wiring $350K to two people: report Trump’s census opponents warn the fight isn’t over Truth about free speech in France Pentagon quiet after NATO ally Turkey receives Russian missile system Tropical Storm Barry reduces Gulf crude oil output by 59 percent British police probe leak of diplomatic memos Puerto Rican governor apologizes for derogatory comments in private chat Overnight Defense: House approves $733 billion defense bill | Liberal sweeteners draw progressive votes | Bill includes measure blocking Trump from military action on Iran Hillicon Valley: FTC reportedly settles with Facebook for $5B fine | Trump calls to regulate Facebook’s crypto project | Court rules Pentagon can award $10B ‘war cloud’ contract | Study shows automation will hit rural areas hardest Oklahoma judge upholds state ban on particular abortion method House passes bill to crack down on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ Student loan borrowers are defaulting yearly — how can we fix it? Trump announces, endorses ambassador to Japan’s Tennessee Senate bid Five things to watch as Barry barrels through the Gulf Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — House report finds officials separated at least 18 immigrant kids under age of 2 | House to vote on repealing ObamaCare ‘Cadillac Tax’ next week Florida deputy fired for repeatedly punching man in handcuffs Putin’s renewed attack on the US Amash’s critics miss the fact that partisanship is the enemy of compromise 9th Circuit rules in favor of Trump admin in ‘sanctuary city’ case Trump pitches new North America trade deal during stop in Wisconsin Tropical Storm Barry reminds us increased resilience is needed as natural disasters worsen Trump again considering dismissing intelligence chief Dan Coats: report Poll: 73 percent of Americans say women’s national soccer team should receive equal pay Major hotel chains pledge not to let ICE use rooms as backup immigration detention facilities State’s email hotline for abuse went unchecked for four years, officials say Eliminate primary elections to restore our strong democracy Tennessee governor slammed online for signing Confederate General proclamation FTC settles with Facebook for $5 billion fine: report Harris, Meghan McCain spar over decriminalization of border crossings DC attorney general subpoenas NRA financial records in nonprofit investigation Senators urge Trump to sanction Turkey for accepting Russian missile shipment Schwarzenegger invites Trump to ‘compare tax returns’ The tragic cycle of genocide denial has returned: This time, Nigeria ‘Red Flag’ laws and their awful consequences Houston police chief slams Trump’s planned ICE raids: ‘All that does is create havoc’ The 27 Republicans who voted with Democrats to block Trump from taking military action against Iran Trump’s former ICE chief advocates for extended detention of families The facts on Trump’s order on counting citizens — and what to expect now Pelosi on Acosta: ‘Thank god he’s gone’ Advocates push for EpiPens on flights after college student’s mid-flight allergic reaction Ocasio-Cortez defends being sworn in at hearing on conditions for migrants IRS announces contractor reviewing ‘Free File’ program Ontario’s energy woes should be a warning EPA expands use of pesticide considered ‘very highly toxic’ to bees Anxiety being added to qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania Reporter denies Trump suggestion he paid Paul Ryan for critical interview Border Patrol chief was member of secret Facebook group for agents: report House passes bill to reauthorize funding for 9/11 victims Arizona officer fired over deadly shooting of unarmed man was rehired to apply for pension Judges appear deeply skeptical of Trump arguments against financial records subpoena Seth MacFarlane begs Dems to unify House approves defense bill after adding liberal sweeteners A journalist brought Epstein to justice and Acosta’s resignation — so stop demonizing the press Three things to watch for at Netroots Nation Hispanic Democrats: ICE raids designed to distract from Trump ties to Epstein Michelle Obama calls on teachers to help students register to vote Automation to hit rural areas hardest, study finds The Hill’s Campaign Report: Democratic infighting threatens 2020 unity Democratic lawmaker accuses Republicans of using 9/11 victims fund as ‘bargaining chip’ Omar responds to Trump slam: ‘You shouldn’t be in office’ Nancy Pelosi runs ‘do nothing’ plan that could cost Democrats in 2020 ‘They can’t stop all of us’: Over 400,000 people planning to raid Area 51 all at once Reporter Manuel Duran released from ICE custody The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal Bernie Sanders’s dream is another country’s reality House approves amendment seeking to block Trump from taking military action against Iran John Lithgow releases poem on the downfall of Acosta Gorka criticizes reporter after heated Rose Garden exchange CBO report should spike $15 minimum wage legislation Jimmy Kimmel gives chicken nuggets to US women’s soccer players since they won’t go to the White House Court rules Pentagon can award $10B ‘war cloud’ contract later this summer Mnuchin warns US could hit debt ceiling in early September Tlaib gives emotional testimony at hearing on migrant detention conditions Trump to host Guatemalan president for talks on immigration AOC in impassioned testimony: Children were separated from parents ‘in front of American flags’ Steyer’s impeachment solution is dead wrong Ex-federal judge reacts to Trump’s retreat on census citizenship question: ‘Tell the truth’ What is Trump’s Iran end game? Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democratic field in South Carolina by 21 points Stephen King says Trump’s presidency is ‘scarier’ than his novels Trump changes tune on ex-British ambassador: ‘We wish him well’ Border patrol personnel sharing unofficial coin mocking care for migrants: report Could I have some news with my emotions, please? Trump boasts that Kim Jong Un ‘was so happy to see me’ Starbucks to stop selling newspapers in US stores Romney defends Paul Ryan: ‘The fault for our 2012 loss is mine alone’ Breaking: Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns Trump declares emergency over Tropical Storm Barry Political ‘solutions’ to surprise medical billing will make the problem worse Mueller testimony likely to be delayed for one week Utah man arrested after alleged scheme to plan fake Kamala Harris fundraiser NOAA offers $38K reward for information on speared dolphin Panel: AOC battles Pelosi for the future of the Democratic party Panel: New Poll shows Bernie’s path to victory Congressman: What I need to hear from Bob Mueller Trump: Ocasio-Cortez being ‘very disrespectful’ to Pelosi Climate activist puts Pelosi and Feinstein on notice Judge’s advice for Trump: Tell the truth House report: Trump administration separated at least 18 immigrant infants and toddlers Trump vs the census, and big pharma’s tantrum Donald Trump’s dollar follies Drugmaker agrees to pay $1.4 billion in largest opioid settlement in US history Hannity invites Ocasio-Cortez to join prime-time show for full hour Woman charged with smuggling immigrants after claiming to be Uber driver New North Korea constitution names Kim head of state, possible step toward US peace treaty Miley Cyrus says she won’t have kids because ‘the earth is angry’ Acosta out as Trump Labor secretary US exports to China plunge amid trade war Coast Guard releases video of $232 million cocaine bust on moving submarine Illinois shelters say rising number of children arriving from border patrol facilities sick, traumatized: report Live coverage: House Oversight examines Trump family separation policy Trump declares Gorka ‘wins big’ after clash with reporters in Rose Garden Slashing state funding for veterans will not help end the suicide epidemic Chicago mayor blocks ICE access to police databases ahead of raids NYT: Don’t make Acosta a political martyr Rubio asks White House to delay $10B Pentagon contract over Amazon concerns   It’s time for the left to advance a shared vision of national security: Start by passing the NDAA Rising: July 12, 2019 Klobuchar unveils plan to help Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers California lawmakers pass bill requiring Trump, presidential hopefuls release tax returns to appear on ballot Turkey receives first Russian missile shipment, defying US The canceled Apollo missions to the moon would have been epic R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges At least 35 injured after turbulence rattles flight over Pacific Ocean Harris on Biden civil rights record: ‘Not going to allow us to engage in revisionist history’ Ross Perot’s philanthropic legacy: Inspiring next generation of engineers 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Seattle Obama pens note to inmate he granted clemency who made dean’s list: ‘I’m so proud of you’ Congress must reclaim its war-making powers The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump retreats on census citizenship question The Memo: Raids to open new phase in Trump immigration war GOP balks at White House push for standalone vote on debt ceiling Lawmakers concede they might have to pass a dreaded ‘CR’ Trump drug pricing setbacks put pressure on Congress End Citizens United calls on DNC to hold anti-corruption debate CBC lawmakers rip Justice Democrats for targeting black lawmakers for primaries