The Hill Articles: July 9, 2019

Tucker Carlson: Omar ‘living proof’ US immigration laws are ‘dangerous’ Pressley to Kellyanne Conway: ‘Keep my name out of your lying mouth’ Rapinoe to Trump: ‘You’re excluding people that look like me’ Trump defends Home Depot co-founder after shoppers threaten boycott Rapinoe responds to Snoop Dogg calling for equal pay for US women’s soccer team Ocasio-Cortez sued over Twitter blocks Gabbard calls Harris confrontation with Biden ‘a political ploy’ to get attention Houston to host third Democratic debate Trump blasts McConnell’s Democratic challenger: She ‘compared my election to September 11th’ Greg Murphy wins GOP primary runoff for North Carolina House seat Rocket to be projected onto Washington Monument for 50th anniversary of moon landing Top Republican offers resolution following Trump tax return lawsuit Women’s national soccer team accepts Schumer’s invitation to visit Senate Senate confirms Trump’s 9th Circuit pick despite missing blue slips Pentagon estimates military preparation for Trump’s event cost $1.2 million Israeli minister said intermarriage among American Jews is ‘like a second Holocaust’: report House Democrats seeking testimony from two Mueller deputies: report Ohio lawmaker mocked on social media after tweet telling teens ‘vaping isn’t fleek’ Overnight Defense: Drama over $733B House defense bill | Democratic tensions threaten to snag legislation | White House threatens veto | US, Taliban talks end with ‘roadmap for peace’ Trump resort to host golf tournament organized by Florida strip club Pavlich: Open border Democrats Mellman: Meeting in Miami Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — Appeals court appears skeptical of upholding ObamaCare mandate | Drug pricing deal faces GOP pushback | Trump officials look for plan B after court strikes drug TV ad rule Lobbying world Cruz: First boot on Mars will be ‘an American astronaut’ Our federal versus national character Amash challenger raises over $200,000 in 40 days White House threatens to veto $733B defense policy bill The Memo: Democrats irked as billionaire Steyer joins 2020 race DC attorney general sues Marriott for ‘deceptive and misleading pricing practices’ Trump associate Felix Sater grilled by House Intel Acosta on shaky ground as GOP support wavers High school grads give silent ovation in honor of classmate with autism Dem tensions snag defense bill Congress needs more authority in international arms sales What America’s Thinking: July 9, 2019 Overnight Energy: Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders push to declare climate emergency | Lawmakers seek probe into aging pipelines | 23 governors back California in fight over Trump emissions rollback Hillicon Valley: Appeals court rules Trump can’t block people on Twitter | Tech giants to testify in House antitrust investigation | DHS set for grilling over facial recognition tech | Commerce to allow sales to Huawei Census paves moment of truth for the Supreme Court and rule of law On The Money: Labor secretary under fire over Epstein plea deal | Trump defends Acosta as Dems call for ouster | Biden releases tax returns showing steep rise in income | Tech giants to testify at House antitrust hearing Talk show host says YouTube algorithm isn’t ‘sophisticated’ enough to combat extremist content Jaden Smith launching LA food truck to give healthy vegan food to the homeless Judge rejects Justice Dept request to pull lawyers from census case Appeals court seems unsure on whether ObamaCare mandate is constitutional Can he do that? How to answer this common question in the Trump era Cruz to hold hearing on Google’s alleged anti-conservative bias next week Duterte calls for US to attack China over South China Sea dispute Pelosi says she’ll no longer address anything Barr says CNN lays out rules ahead of next Democratic debate Manchin pushes to withhold funding for 2026 World Cup until US women’s team gets equal pay DHS officials set for grilling over facial recognition tech University of Texas to offer full scholarships for students with families that make under $65,000 Richest 1 percent have seen income share grow 70%: CBO How Mayor Pete can win the presidency with one precise letter Hawaii decriminalizes marijuana Petition to stop McDonald’s, Burger King offering plastic toys nears 500,000 signatures Pressley responds to Pelosi dismissal of votes against border bill Pennsylvania Republican expected to replace Amash on Oversight Trump officials seek plan B on drug pricing rule Alaska political mess has legislators divided over meeting place Group travels from Minnesota to Canada to buy $34 insulin that runs for $380 in the US Afghanistan is sick of waking up bombings and ambushes Newsroom employment has dropped by 25 percent in last decade: analysis Hickenlooper defends campaign fundraising to The Onion: ‘The race is wide open’ Boris Johnson stops short of condemning Trump over attacks on UK ambassador House to vote Friday on 9/11 victims fund Amash officially files as Independent Ocasio-Cortez blasts Conway for ‘huge catfight’ comment Free college is not the answer Biden tax returns show $15.6M in 2017-18 income Snoop Dogg says US women’s soccer team deserves same pay as ‘sorry ass’ men’s team Far-right anti-Muslim UK activist Tommy Robinson begs Trump to grant him asylum after conviction McConnell: Acosta’s future is up to Trump California expected to enact deadly force restrictions for law enforcement Scientific integrity is crumbling under Trump Democratic strategist: ‘Very short-sighted’ to ditch ObamaCare in favor of ‘Medicare for All’ Warren responds to Steyer 2020 bid: Primary shouldn’t be decided by billionaires Virginia legislature adjourns 2 hours into special session called after mass shooting Ariana Grande: ‘I would rather sell fewer records and be outspoken’ Megan Rapinoe: ‘It’s time for action’ on equal pay for women’s soccer players A new Social Security shell game ESPN’s Adam Schefter joins push for diabetes research Illinois governor cancels band’s state fair appearance over Confederate flag use Volkswagen ends production of iconic Beetle Sanders on Steyer’s 2020 bid: ‘Tired of seeing billionaires trying to buy political power’ UK plans to fine Marriott $123 million for data breach Make America’s deficits great again Lara Trump to launch ‘Women for Trump’ coalition McConnell says he and Obama are both ‘descendants of slaveholders’ NY county clerk files lawsuit challenging giving undocumented immigrants licenses Arkansas left with two abortion providers as Planned Parenthood seeks new location Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration after Iran exceeds enrichment limits Serena Williams addresses US Open controversy, sexism in new op-ed Florida high school reassigns principal who wouldn’t call Holocaust a ‘factual, historical event’ Trump further politicizes census Democrat vows to withhold funds for census citizenship question House Democrat backtracks, will now donate Epstein’s campaign contributions Time for America to support its own national champions? Twitter says Farrakhan’s anti-Semitic tweet violates new anti-hate rules Pennsylvania governor approves $90M fund for upgrades to state voting machines Twitter moves to ban ‘dehumanizing’ language toward religious groups Tech giants to testify at House antitrust hearing Eight questions to ask before considering war with Iran Nike ad celebrating US women’s World Cup win garners millions of views Hispanic population reaches new high of nearly 60 million Nicki Minaj pulling out of Saudi Arabia concert to show support for women’s, gay rights Netflix losing two most popular shows as competitors launch new streaming services Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders lead push to declare climate emergency UK Parliament votes to implement same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland Dueling gun policy demonstrations face off on first day of Virginia special session Marines charged with helping smuggle undocumented immigrants for cash It’s time to end the senseless and cruel policy of cannabis criminalization Women’s champion Becky Lynch becomes first WWE star to appear on ESPN cover Trump administration sanctions Lebanese Parliament members over Hezbollah ties Minnesota mayor refuses to sign proclamation honoring Pride festival Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act exposes Silicon Valley’s hollow diversity slogans Mick Jagger mocks Trump’s Revolutionary War airport gaffe Lawmakers ask for investigation into aging offshore pipelines House Democrats press Bezos over Amazon’s handling of fake product reviews Poll: Majority of voters say racial segregation persists in America Why America must take the fight against cyberterrorism seriously UK’s Jeremy Hunt hits Trump: Comments about ambassador are ‘disrespectful and wrong’ Political world mourns death of Ross Perot Amnesty International urges UN to investigate killings in Philippines’s war on drugs The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Acosta under fire over Epstein plea deal Man arrested after making copycat video licking and replacing ice cream tub in store Trump defends Acosta amid Epstein scrutiny Facebook official responds to Maxine Waters on cryptocurrency project The so-called ‘wage gap’ doesn’t apply to the women’s soccer team Warren: Acosta ‘ethically compromised and unfit to serve’ as Trump Labor secretary 2020 Democrats call for Labor Secretary Acosta’s resignation after Epstein arrest Megan Rapinoe narrowly edges out Trump in poll Trump peeved at Fox News for airing ‘F— Trump’ chant: report CNN announces tighter polling standards for 2020 race GOP senators raise concerns over potential deal to lower drug prices New North Carolina law allows prosecutors to charge drug dealers with murder Tom Steyer’s campaign to impeach Trump will continue after Steyer enters 2020 race Barr not recusing himself from case against Jeffrey Epstein: report Trump’s foreign policy magic act Acosta defends Epstein deal, says new charges could ‘more fully bring him to justice’ Five things to know about Tom Steyer Pregnant MSNBC host fires back at Twitter user who asked why she was ‘getting so fat’ Arizona Goodwill looking for family after finding WWII Purple Heart medal in a box of donations Watchdog: DEA supervisor had ‘improper personal relationship’ with confidential source Cybersecurity incidents led to $45 billion in losses in 2018: report Democrats calling for decriminalization of illegal entry abandoning national sovereignty Fox News breaks July 4 records with ratings for Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ Republican lawmakers on why they haven’t read Mueller report: ‘Tedious’ and ‘what’s the point?’ Michael Flynn won’t testify against former business partner, will be designated co-conspirator France introduces ‘eco-tax’ on airline tickets Graham open to investigating Acosta-Epstein plea deal Transgender activist Sarah McBride announces bid for Delaware state Senate Sustaining progress with Mexico on migration Talks with Taliban end after agreement to ‘roadmap for peace’ Berkeley professor warns deepfake technology being ‘weaponized’ against women Government to issue licenses for business with Huawei Schumer: Acosta must resign over Epstein case Don’t dismiss Tom Steyer: He’s the most media-savvy candidate going Netanyahu warns Iran it is within range of Israeli airstrikes Russian intel planted Seth Rich conspiracy theory: report House Judiciary to vote to authorize subpoenas for Trump officials, immigration documents Man accused of stabbing and killing teen because rap music made him feel ‘unsafe’ Ross Perot dies at 89 Indonesia returning waste to US, other wealthy nations Appeals court rules Trump can’t block people on Twitter No matter how you slice it, raising minimum wage is good business Trump associate Felix Sater arrives for closed-door interview with House Intel Klobuchar says Acosta should step down over Epstein case Disney network defends casting black actress in ‘Little Mermaid’ after backlash Ukraine’s new president deserves additional Western support Kellyanne Conway defends Trump Labor secretary amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein deal Healthcare: Bernie or Biden? Barr all in on the Census Gabbard defends Biden as Harris defends non-mandatory bussing Panel: How Warren’s changing the game and Buttigieg at zero with black voters Viral video shows child begging father not to call police on black man in lobby Poll: Trump trails Biden and Sanders, beats Buttigieg, Harris, and Warren Kellyanne Conway: Trump hasn’t had contact with Epstein in at least a decade Schumer calls on Acosta to step down over Epstein Tesla employees claim they were penalized for using paid time off Democrats are too far left to win Middle America Senate Democrat releasing book on Trump admin’s treatment of migrants at border Kudlow calls Pelosi ‘terrific,’ says Trump won’t force trade deal legislation Digital expert discusses the weaponization of deep fakes ContraPoints: Understanding Trump voters and incels means understanding a lot of the same things Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democratic pack by 15 points, Warren, Harris, Sanders tie for second Political scientist: Trump losses in 2020 if progressives vote Saagar talks Epstein Krystal talks Warren UK prime minster supports ambassador under fire from Trump ‘Kid Vid’ TV rules are growing up Kobach campaign apparently misspells candidate’s name on FEC form Poll: Biden’s support drops among black voters Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announces presidential bid Home Depot facing boycott over co-founder’s Trump donation One legislator, one vote: Nancy Pelosi, AOC and the woke Twitter myth State Department OKs $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan CNN’s Boykin bashes Biden over ‘Barack and I’ Kudlow: No plans to replace Powell ‘presently’ Rising: July 9, 2019 Festival backtracks after backlash for charging white people more 90 degrees in Alaska: Extreme heat is irreversibly altering the last frontier Hong Kong protesters vow more demonstrations despite extradition bill being declared ‘dead’ Gillibrand targets Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan in first 2020 TV ad Don’t miss the moment: Congress must capitalize on momentum to hold Big Pharma accountable Trump: ‘Wacky’ UK ambassador a ‘very stupid guy’ 23 governors backing California in fight against Trump car emissions rollback Congressman Amash: A trustee, not a politician Women’s World Cup final draws more US viewers than men’s DOJ watchdogs interview ‘dossier’ author Christopher Steele: report Miami Herald: Acosta should resign Kentucky Democrat announces challenge to McConnell Pelosi calls for Acosta to step down over Epstein case ICBM replacement is necessary and affordable The Hill’s Morning Report – House Democrats clash over next steps at border Pelosi takes fire from progressives over border Democrats look to demonize GOP leader Katherine Clark quietly eyes leadership ascent Female tech lobbyists shake up industry Taxpayer advocate heading to greener pastures