The Hill Articles: June 11, 2019

DeVos aide overseeing student loans quits board amid scrutiny Trump judicial nominee withdraws amid Republican opposition: report Newsom calls on racetrack to halt races until further inspection following 29th horse death Tensions rise during GOP leadership meeting over dues Cummings offers to delay contempt vote for Wednesday deadline on subpoenaed census docs Biden reveals he and Obama celebrated granddaughter’s graduation Steve King denied seat on Air Force One for Trump trip to Iowa: report Texas governor signs ‘Save Chick-fil-A’ bill Wisconsin city considering ordinance to fine parents of children who bully Democratic White House hopefuls push to expand health care in US territories GOP leader, Ocasio-Cortez give boost to lawmaker pay hike August recess under threat as yearly spending bills pile up Democrats push for tougher oversight on student loan market Fox News’s Shep Smith tells viewers ‘everyone in America’ should read Mueller report Target expands parental leave, other child care benefits for workers Pavlich: Debunking common smear against pro-life movement McConnell brushes off question about special treatment from Chao Omar’s joint tax filings draw scrutiny Lobbying World Overnight Health Care: Major doctors group votes to oppose single-payer | Panel recommends wider use of HIV prevention pill | New lawsuit over Trump ‘conscience protection’ rule Mellman: Changing views of transgender rights Overnight Defense: Air Force halts Turkish F-35 pilot training | Key Republican pushes for $17 billion defense boost | Trump planning to send more US troops to Poland Pricing carbon: A solution whose time has finally come Iowa Democrat calls foul on White House over Trump ethanol tour invite Biden, Trump trade blows while crisscrossing Iowa The climate primary is heating up Senate GOP, White House reschedule government funding meeting House panel wraps up final 2020 spending bill as Senate lags Hillicon Valley: Democratic state AGs sue to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger | House kicks off tech antitrust probe | Maine law shakes up privacy debate | Senators ask McConnell to bring net neutrality to a vote Trump in Iowa touts ethanol while bashing Biden On The Money: Democrats set stage for next shutdown fight | House panel wraps up final 2020 spending bill | GOP senators, White House delay meeting on spending | Trump hits Fed over high interest rates Electric vehicle drivers at risk if states mandate use of credit cards at charging stations: report John Legend joins movement to get diaper changing tables in men’s bathrooms Activists push for tougher sanctions on Nicaragua’s government Democrats should join Republicans when it comes to nuclear deterrent Overnight Energy: Former EPA chiefs say Trump has abandoned agency’s mission | Trump in Iowa touts ethanol and knocks Biden | Greens sue Trump over drilling safety rollbacks | FDA downplays worries over ‘forever chemicals’ Lawmakers say major changes needed to expand access to affordable housing Lawmakers congratulate US women’s soccer team on winning opening World Cup match The gutting of EPA must stop Former Obama official: Mueller testimony wouldn’t be ‘fruitful’ Oregon lawmakers send plastic bag ban to governor’s desk Treasury issues final rules to block blue-state workarounds to SALT deduction cap FDA says ‘forever chemicals’ in some foods not a human health concern Texas governor signs bill requiring disabled workers be paid at least federal minimum wage There is a severe physician shortage and it will only worsen Biden backs calls for 2020 debate focused on climate Study: Oceans will lose one-sixth of marine life from current greenhouse gas emissions Grassley: ‘Congress has delegated too much authority to the president’ Former Republican EPA chiefs rip Trump administration for ‘undermining of science’ Trump to announce US troop increase in Poland Tulsi Gabbard has a future in politics — but not at the White House Lawmakers demand answers on Border Patrol data breach Texas governor signs law legalizing hemp, CBD products Biden campaign unveils first Iowa endorsements Ad company tests Facebook policies with deepfake video of Zuckerberg posted to Instagram House kicks off antitrust probe into tech giants Biden hits Trump over ‘secret’ Mexico deal: Iowans ‘crushed by his tariffs’ would like to see it GOP Vermont governor signs sweeping abortion rights bill into law Judge reverses armed robbery conviction because defendant didn’t brandish knife Reducing banks’ regulatory burden is easier said than done Climate change poses ‘high risk’ to federal spending: GAO Dem committees win new powers to investigate Trump Major doctors group votes to oppose single-payer health care Researchers monitor political violence targeting women for first time Air Force halts Turkish F-35 pilot training amid ‘safety’ concerns Group wants to protest president’s 4th of July speech with ‘Baby Trump’ balloon Macron will gift Trump another tree after first one died Ex-Virginia deputy AG: John Dean testimony shows public looking for ‘barometer’ on Trump actions Alabama castration bill won’t fix the problem With costs weighed in, Americans less likely to back expanded role of government in health care Oregon House unanimously votes to provide free tampons, pads to incarcerated women and girls Justice warns it will ask Trump to invoke executive privilege on census documents Prosecutor in infamous ‘Central Park Five’ case comes under scrutiny years after the fact White House hires director of African American outreach after post was vacant for months: report Why won’t Mexican President López Obrador stand up to Trump? Biden deals with protester in Iowa: ‘This is not a Trump rally. Let him go’ Trump shows off paper he says has unannounced parts of Mexico deal Biden mocks Trump’s attacks on Bette Midler: ‘For God’s sake!’ Identical twin sisters graduate high school as co-valedictorians Uganda confirms Ebola case as virus jumps border Trump Jr. returning to Capitol Hill for questioning on Wednesday: report Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes bill requiring state’s public high schools name valedictorian Biden says as president he wants to ‘cure cancer’ Legal representation is essential for abused children — and smart for states House Intel chair requests details on suppressed climate change testimony McConnell: Senate will hold election security briefing Colorado GOP drops effort to recall state lawmaker over support for ‘red flag’ gun bill Sam Donaldson: History shows ‘would-be tyrants always attempt to destroy a free press’ Lawmakers clash after Dem reads letter on House floor calling Trump supporters ‘racist,’ ‘dumb’ Facebook deserves Google’s company at the hearing table Russia intercepts US, Swedish jets over Baltic Sea Poll: Majority of New Yorkers do not want Cuomo to run for fourth term Federal judge says Obama Presidential Center in Chicago can move forward with ‘no delay’ Fox News host co-writes country song called ‘Shut Up About Politics’ Democrats set stage for next shutdown fight with wall-free spending bill Biden leads Trump by ‘landslide proportions’ in new national poll Congress and contempt: What you need to know Bill O’Reilly praises Jon Stewart for advocacy on behalf of 9/11 first responders BP review finds global carbon emissions surged in 2018 Facebook announces new market research program to collect data on how consumers use apps Gillibrand compares limiting abortion rights to racism John Dean comparisons of Nixon and Trump are bad history lesson Public policy expert: US has become ‘outlier’ on immigration practices Advocates sue Trump administration over ‘conscience protection’ rule Biden now labeling China a ‘serious challenge’ to US Mulvaney downbeat on infrastructure, hopeful on Pelosi Florida lawmakers propose making Pulse nightclub a national memorial Key Republican pushes $17B defense funding bump for ‘core military needs’ Shanahan calls on Pentagon leaders to ‘reinforce the apolitical nature’ of US military Michigan Democrat: Trump ‘threw a grenade’ in middle of new NAFTA talks with tariff threat Pelosi expresses frustration during testy CNN interview 2020 Democrats who miss debate stage risk collapse Senate GOP, White House postpone budget meeting on avoiding government shutdown Online retailer stops selling T-shirt that resembled California wildfires Senators call on McConnell to bring net neutrality rules to a vote Bette Midler shares ‘Hocus Pocus’-inspired jab at Trump featuring Kathy Griffin, Stormy Daniels On Hong Kong, China hasn’t earned the benefit of the doubt FAA: Pilot in fatal NYC helicopter crash not licensed for flight conditions Bipartisan former EPA chiefs say Trump administration has abandoned agency’s mission Booker praises Baltimore school that sends kids to yoga instead of detention What America’s Thinking: June 11, 2019 Influential health panel recommends daily HIV prevention pill Bravo’s Andy Cohen joins Cuomo in push for New York to lift surrogacy ban Sarah Sanders says internal polling apparently showing Trump trailing Biden isn’t ‘right’ McCarthy offers support for lawmaker pay hike Privately funded border wall ordered to keep gate open indefinitely Green groups ‘stunned’ by fed decision not to hold hearing on energy efficiency rule Hogan urges Mnuchin to reconsider delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bill Free markets, not carbon taxes, will improve the environment Judge allows woman accused of illegally entering Mar-a-Lago to represent herself Buttigieg says he’ll upend national security establishment in foreign policy address Trump says he’s received new letter from Kim Jong Un Poll: Majority of Americans say they’re likely to watch Democratic presidential debates Blumenthal grills acting DHS chief over ‘secret’ Mexican deal Trump unleashes on ‘failing’ and ‘slower than he used to be’ Biden The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by MAPRx — Trump, Biden headed to dueling Iowa rallies Egypt, Jordan, Morocco confirm attendance at US-hosted Middle East economic conference 10 attorneys general sue to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger Jon Stewart excoriates lawmakers for skipping hearing on 9/11 victim fund Democrats say Biden must do more to win Iowa Andrew Yang: Democrats need to ‘gravitate away from identity politics’ The Fed has been a weight on the back of the US economy Bolton says Russia, China seeking to promote discord in Trump administration Democrats’ quandary over impeachment would not surprise Founding Fathers Homeland Security official describes widespread ‘fraudulent’ families at border Green groups sue Trump over offshore drilling rollbacks House passes bill to bolster security at synagogues, churches, mosques Harness the power of real people to combat disinformation in 2020 New Jersey becomes first state to require panic buttons for hotel workers Pelosi: House Democrats ‘not even close’ to backing impeachment Russian investigative journalist freed from house arrest following public fury Nevada Democrat defends Biden over Hyde Amendment reversal: ‘Like any politician, the vice president has evolved’ Acting DHS chief testifies about situation at border Samoa bans ‘Rocketman’ over gay content Illinois weatherman rails against ‘corporate initiative’ live on air Former Obama EPA head tells Trump’s EPA: ‘Just do your jobs’ Trayvon Martin’s mom gives platform to high school valedictorian whose mic was cut off John Dean: I’m honored to be on Trump’s enemies list Annual ‘Will on the Hill’ pokes fun at 2020 race Poll: Biden leads Warren by 12 points among Democrats in Massachusetts US formally requests extradition of Julian Assange New Netflix miniseries puts Central Park Five case back in spotlight Doubts regarding US economic growth are increasing Panelists debate John Dean testimony on Mueller report 90 percent of federal defendants plead guilty: report Nevada Sen Yvanna Cancela talks importance of women’s representation in government Author Matthew Green talks latest developments in Freedom Caucus Public policy professor Justin Gest floats ‘moneyball’ approach to immigration Saagar Enjeti: ‘Mexico does nothing’ NY Times investigation finds 2008 fire destroyed half a million audio recordings from legendary musicians Senate GOP to vote on Trump’s $4.5 billion border request next week Democrats scuttle attempt to strike Hyde Amendment from spending bill Putin’s Syria playbook: Next stop Venezuela? Texas governor signs bill legalizing lemonade stands run by children Pelosi on Trump attacks: ‘I’m done with him’ VA bans smoking, vaping at its hospitals Top Mexican official: ‘A very big effort needs to be made’ on border with Guatemala Nevada state senator calls wave of anti-abortion laws ‘personally frightening’ Survey finds women reach their earnings peak 11 years before men but make $35,000 less Ocasio-Cortez defends cost-of-living increases for members of Congress: ‘It’s not a fun or politically popular position to take’ Former gymnast Rachael Denhollander warns Southern Baptists to act on sexual abuse Radiohead releases hacked music, will donate proceeds to environmental group Who is really in charge of US space operations? Bill Maher: Hillary Clinton ‘committed obstruction of justice’ but Trump did so ‘in much worse fashion’ Biden retains big lead in poll, but Warren shows progress Human rights group identifies over 300 execution sites in North Korea Moms hold ‘nurse-in’ at Texas pool after woman was kicked out for breastfeeding Maine governor signs law expanding number of medical professions allowed to perform abortions White House: ‘Laughable’ that Biden would call Trump an ‘existential threat’ SC mom arrested after confronting children she says bullied her son The new red line on Iran will fail Liberal group launching bus tour to push for increasing taxes on the rich YouTube CEO apologizes for company’s handling of anti-gay comments Turkey slams ‘unfair’ House resolution amid tensions Trump campaign considering making a play for blue state Oregon: report Iran pulls press credential for NY Times reporter Legal marijuana industry presses for crackdown on illegal shops in California Acosta tells conservative media ‘there’s no guarantee you get to stay in power’ Trump hits Fed over high interest rates: ‘They don’t have a clue!’ Missouri’s attorney general finds black drivers 91% more likely to be stopped by police Researchers say they’ve made progress toward preventing Alzheimer’s No confirmation from South Korea on report Kim’s brother was CIA source Megyn Kelly: Bill Maher ‘dead right’ about ‘pc police’ Iran agrees to release US resident to Lebanon Trump told aides to deny internal polling showed him trailing Biden Pelosi hasn’t returned calls to Facebook’s Zuckerberg after edited video controversy: report Watchdog agency must pick a side: Consumers or scammers California church files suit after being dropped as polling place over ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner Rising: June 11, 2019 NBC announces five moderators for the first Democratic debate Pricing carbon: A solution whose time has finally come Trump made get-well call to Nadler ‘Tiger Mother’s’ daughter will be Kavanaugh clerk North Korea demands US withdraw ‘hostile policy’ Biden defends decision to pass on Iowa appearance: ‘I would skip inauguration for that’ Bill Maher calls political correctness ‘a cancer on progressivism’ Read: Biden to label Trump an ‘existential threat to America’ in Iowa remarks New York congresswoman calls for helicopter ban after fatal crash Three cheers as Trump launches first women peace and security strategy Blue Dogs look to move forward on infrastructure project Poll: Republican support for transgender service members rising Biden to say Trump ‘fails the basic standard to be president’ in Iowa speech Pilot identified in fatal crash-landing on New York skyscraper Botswana legalizes homosexual conduct The Hill’s Morning Report – Warren’s moment: Policy plans and rising polls Maine shakes up debate with tough internet privacy law GOP senators dodge major trade battle with Trump Challenges await new Chamber president The Memo: Warren’s rise is threat to Sanders Is Biden the Democratic front-runner by default? Ex-NSA director says Mueller report highlights risks of foreign interference Fostering cooperation in the region Trump, Biden to campaign in Iowa on the same day Warren calls on top DOJ antitrust official to recuse himself from tech probes Top Armed Services Republican plots push for $750B defense budget