The Hill Articles: July 23, 2019

Trump has open schedule during Mueller hearings Harris sends fundraising email for South Carolina Democratic Party Schiff tells Mueller that DOJ directive should have ‘no bearing’ on testimony California city considering giving permit for ‘straight pride’ parade Lindsey Graham slams change to iconic bomber jacket for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ NYC bill would ban the sale of cellphone location data Trump asserts his actions don’t amount to obstruction on eve of Mueller testimony Freedom Caucus formally opposes Trump’s budget deal Trump blasts Fox News over ‘softball questions’ for former 2020 Dem Swalwell Mueller Day: What to watch for GOP leaders struggle to contain conservative anger over budget deal Technology companies press Trump as Huawei deadline nears Climate protesters glue themselves to Capitol doors, confront lawmakers Overnight Defense: Esper sworn in as Pentagon chief | Confirmed in 90-8 vote | Takes helm as Trump juggles foreign policy challenges | Senators meet with woman accusing defense nominee of sexual assault Trump calls for Mueller deputy to be blocked from testimony Mellman: Collusion Ex-Flynn business partner convicted for conspiring to act as foreign agent Pavlich: Celebrating the moon landing, as Americans On The Money: Trump sues to block release of NY state tax returns | Conservatives erupt in outrage against budget deal | White House defends deal amid backlash from allies | Deal’s winners, losers House fails to pass temporary immigration protections for Venezuelans Lobbying World McConnell says he has no plans to watch Mueller testimony House passes bill opposing BDS, exposing divide among Democrats Robert Mueller soon may be exposed as the ‘magician of omission’ on Russia Winners and losers in the Trump-Pelosi budget deal Hillicon Valley: DOJ opens tech antitrust probe | Facebook, Amazon set lobbying records | Barr attacks encryption as security risk | NSA to create new cybersecurity arm Esper sworn in as Pentagon chief Overnight Health Care: Grassley gambles on drug price bill despite GOP doubts | Newly opened migrant children shelter could close this week | FDA warns company over CBD claims Countdown to ending government shutdowns Conservative commentator says ‘moral stance’ on immigration ‘doesn’t win elections’ Bipartisan senators introduce bill to challenge new EPA policy and Supreme Court ruling on FOIA Is it time for the District to have statehood and representation? Democrats paint McConnell as ‘lead opponent’ to election security in new report House lawmakers to introduce bill banning facial recognition tech in public housing Overnight Energy: House Democrats offer rival to Green New Deal | Zinke clients include industries he regulated | Oil companies dealt blow in Rhode Island climate lawsuit Gabbard says Harris ‘not qualified to serve as commander in chief’ Pennsylvania school district turns down local businessman’s offer to pay off student lunch debts Jon Stewart hails Senate’s passage of 9/11 bill Trump official threatens to tighten Venezuelan sanctions: report ICE officers drag man to the ground, break car window in now-viral video Gingrich: Trump more interested in fighting Democrats than on ‘any particular bill’ FDA warns company against making ‘unsubstantiated claims’ about CBD First responder swipes at Rand Paul, Mike Lee after Senate passes 9/11 victims fund extension DOJ opens antitrust inquiry into top tech companies Tech developer regrets building Twitter’s retweet button Pot banking bill supporters seek path to passage in skeptical Senate Secret ingredient of nuclear success: Independent regulation British MP’s communications staffer resigns after blasting him on his own Twitter account Newly opened migrant children shelter could close this week: reports NSA to establish new cybersecurity arm this fall Grassley gambles on drug price bill despite GOP doubts Anna Wintour dodges question on Melania Trump’s fashion: Michelle Obama ‘is the example that I admire’ ‘Britain Trump’ trends on Twitter in UK after president’s comments on Boris Johnson GOP strategist: Suburban women may be willing to vote for Biden over Trump McConnell, Jon Stewart cross paths in Capitol ahead of vote on 9/11 funding bill Gay American couple sues State Department over daughter’s citizenship Delaware African American leaders defend Biden: ‘Joe has been our champion’ Paper straws work just fine: Trump displays prideful ignorance of how humans affect our world Muslim group alleges religious discrimination by Citibank House chaplain applauds budget deal during opening prayer Senate approves fund to provide compensation for Sept. 11 victims House panel to hold hearing on Juul role in youth nicotine addiction Key lawmakers to watch at Mueller hearing Danger in paradise: Modern lessons of rat lungworm Durbin says he has second thoughts about asking for Franken’s resignation Judge approves New York agreement to install wheelchair ramps at all corners House Democrats announce climate plan to rival Green New Deal with 2050 goal Tlaib says Trump wanted ‘to distract us’ with attacks on squad Russian LGBT activist stabbed and killed after being listed on ‘Saw’-inspired website urging violence Enact US sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline Pakistan PM: Without Trump, conflict in Afghanistan could have continued another 19 years Top House Dem accuses tech giants of giving deceptive answers at antitrust hearing Senate panel meets with woman accusing No. 2 general nominee of sexual assault Lifetime plans Jeffrey Epstein docuseries, ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ sequel: report House bill would make World Cup funds contingent on equal pay Cuomo signs bill criminalizing ‘revenge porn’ in New York Disabled voters face turnout gap Social media companies are failing to stop the spread of terrorism online Thousands plan to storm Loch Ness the day after Area 51 raid: ‘Nessie can’t hide from us all’ Trump sues lawmakers, NY officials to thwart potential release of state tax returns Beto O’Rourke calls for release of Dallas-born U.S. citizen from immigration custody Apple seeks tariff exemption after moving Mac Pro production to China It’s Mueller time: DC bars prepare for Wednesday’s hearings Most voters don’t expect Mueller testimony to reveal new information Mueller deputy Aaron Zebley will accompany him at House hearings Meghan McCain and O’Rourke clash over comparing Trump rally to Nuremberg What America’s Thinking: July 23, 2019 Public quality standards for biologic drugs promote transparency and competition — don’t get rid of them Church members in Virginia walk out of service in response to ‘America: Love it or leave it’ sign Federal judge rules North Carolina can’t ban transgender people from using bathrooms that match identity Forever 21 catches heat for ‘Fake News’ apparel Hundreds of bus stops in Netherlands transformed into bee stops to improve biodiversity and air quality Progressive media group launches ‘Get Mitch or Die Trying’ campaign to flip Senate A challenging moment for Boris Johnson Zinke’s client list includes industries he regulated at Interior: report NAACP calls for Trump impeachment Trump calls Boris Johnson ‘Britain Trump’: ‘They like me over there’ FBI’s Wray says most domestic terrorism arrests this year involve white supremacy Klobuchar fires back at Trump: ‘You’ll never win Minnesota’ Abortion rights advocates ask court to halt Georgia abortion ban Kyrsten Sinema calls to address veteran suicides, mental health needs in first Senate floor speech Robert Mueller will change nothing Castro: Trump is ‘the biggest identity politician’ in half a century Top strategist projects narrow Electoral College victory for Democrats Two men fined for eating raw squirrels to protest vegan food market Trump renews unfounded allegations of illegal voting Couple blames racial profiling in viral post about interrupted marriage proposal The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Backlash over budget deal Senate confirms Esper to be Trump’s Defense chief Trump slams Tlaib as ‘lunatic’ over resurfaced protest video Sanders campaign reaches deal with union over worker wages Poll: 37 percent ‘dismayed’ at Boris Johnson becoming U.K.’s Conservative Party leader Teacher’s union head calls DeVos handling of student loan forgiveness program ‘a travesty’ Cory Booker: ‘My testosterone sometimes makes me want to’ punch Trump ‘Mueller Time’ won’t be the moment Republicans or Democrats want Only 35 arrested in ICE raids touted by Trump White House officials defend budget deal amid conservative backlash Faith-based treatment should be explored as an option for helping solve PTSD epidemic Biden on beating Trump in 2016: ‘I don’t know’ if I could have CNN, MSNBC said ‘racist’ more than 4,100 times from July 14-21 Dem senator says he believes Trump would ‘knowingly’ abuse surveillance powers Seeking common ground on the Higher Education Act Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democratic field by 15 points, followed by Sanders and Warren 5 things to know about Boris Johnson Warren introduces bill to cancel student loan debt for millions Conservatives erupt in outrage against budget deal Airport terminal named after Harvey Milk opens in San Francisco Graham says he will call Papadopoulos to testify The US must restore diplomacy and leadership for a safer world Barr warns encryption allows ‘criminals to operate with impunity’ Watch live: Trump addresses Turning Point USA’s Teen Student Action Summit Trump says Omar will help him win Minnesota A$AP Rocky’s mother: ‘Very grateful’ for Trump’s help Kudlow: ‘The president doesn’t make things up’ Grassley, Wyden reach deal to lower drug prices Big Tech has big credibility gap Boris Johnson’s father predicts son will get along with Trump: ‘They’ve got the same kind of hairstyle’ Nadler: DOJ directive to Mueller is part of ‘ongoing cover up’ from Trump administration South Korean jets fires warning shots at Russian military plane Booker takes swipe at Biden criminal justice reform plan Afghan president responds to Trump saying he could end war in a week Why do Republicans keep trying to outspend Democrats in Congress? Chamber pushes lawmakers on new NAFTA Boris Johnson elected prime minister of the UK Panel: Has Joe Biden been wrong on everything for 40 years? New Poll could put pressure on Nancy Pelosi for Green New Deal What Democrats need to do to win suburban women Teachers union head slams Betsy DeVos Democrats, advocacy groups urge Pompeo to abolish new ‘unalienable rights’ commission Dallas-born US citizen has been detained by Border Patrol, ICE for three weeks, lawyer says Trump has many paths to defeat in 2020 FDA releases new anti-vaping ads Hungarian Foreign Minister: Why we love Trump Krystal Ball: Elizabeth Warren destroys the Trump economy myth, Saagar Enjeti: “Warning sign” for inauthentic dems Study finds climate change may be responsible for rise of deadly drug-resistant fungus Solidarity between Trump and Khan could herald a new future for U.S.-Pakistan partnership Facebook, Amazon set lobbying records Trump says ‘Squad’ and Dems have ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ over impeachment Neighbors prevent ICE from detaining migrants during 4-hour standoff ‘United Kingston’ trends after Ivanka Trump misspells ‘United Kingdom’ in congratulatory tweet NATO’s disappearing navies invite trouble in the Baltic Sea Biden announces plan to counteract mass incarceration 2020 RNC host city Charlotte condemns Trump’s ‘racist and xenophobic’ remarks Trump threatens Guatemala with penalties over migration Trump congratulates Boris Johnson: ‘He will be great’ prime minister US sanctions Chinese firm for buying Iranian oil Hong Kong police say they have arrested men with gang links in attacks on protesters Former Chinese premier Li Peng dies at 90 Rising: July 23, 2019 House Problem Solvers are bringing real change to Congress Private Ohio school becomes first all-girls school with varsity esports No more secret taxpayer cash for companies Pence canceled New Hampshire trip to avoid contact with drug trafficker: report Iranian admiral: ‘We observe all enemy ships’ including US Proposed Trump administration rule would cut food stamps for 3 million people Trump’s health care initiatives are great for small business — except for one huge problem The bond market agrees with Elizabeth Warren, up to a point Boris Johnson to become new UK prime minister The next moonshot: Clean energy revolution Pelosi, Democrats launch Mueller messaging blitz The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump applauds two-year budget deal with $320 billion spending hike Israel vote will expose Democratic divisions Sanders, Warren get chance at Democratic debate to highlight contrasts Pushing for change for banks Democrats look to capitalize on turmoil inside NRA Mueller testimony could be frustrating for both parties Harris, Nadler introduce bill to decriminalize marijuana Consumer group asks FTC to investigate Amazon’s paid endorsements program