The Hill Articles: June 17, 2019

Jon Stewart rips into McConnell for saying he’s ‘bent out of shape’ over 9/11 victim fund Trump says ‘Failing New York Times’ should be held ‘fully accountable’ over Russia report U.S. releases new photos purporting to show Iran was behind tanker attack Trump tweets ICE will begin removing ‘millions’ of undocumented migrants John Cusack deletes tweet after being accused of anti-Semitism California Democrat in swing district calls for Trump impeachment inquiry Cuomo to sign bill allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for NY driver’s licenses UN slams its own ‘systemic failure’ in Myanmar: report Justice Department intervenes, keeps Manafort from being sent to Rikers Island: report Trump hits polling on Fox News: ‘Something weird going on at Fox’ Fed chief nears critical decision on rate cut Tensions with Iran reach new stage over uranium threat Comedian buys town, renames it ‘Gay Hell’ in protest of embassy Pride flag ban Bottom Line Undocumented workers fired from Trump properties to attend event rivaling Trump reelection launch Boston public schools to provide free menstrual products to students 2020 Democrats look to cut into Biden’s lead with black voters Feehery: We need to do something to help the homeless Trump’s order to trim science advisory panels sparks outrage Press: Why do we need a new press secretary? Early numbers show decline in border arrests Buttigieg off campaign trail until at least Wednesday after fatal shooting in South Bend Hillicon Valley: GOP senator wants one agency to run tech probes | Huawei expects to lose $30B in sales from US ban | Self-driving car bill faces tough road ahead | Elon Musk tweets that he ‘deleted’ his Twitter account US to send 1K additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions Overnight Defense: US to send 1K more troops to Mideast amid Iran tensions | Iran threatens to break limit on uranium production in 10 days | US accuses Iran of ‘nuclear blackmail’ | Details on key defense bill amendments Overnight Energy: Trump order to trim science panels sparks outrage | Greens ask watchdog to investigate Interior’s records policies | EPA to allow use of pesticide harmful to bees Overnight Health Care: Democrats attack after Trump revives talk of ObamaCare replacement | Cruz, Ocasio-Cortez efforts on birth control face major obstacles | CVS investing $10M to fight teen e-cig use On The Money: Democrats move funding bills as budget caps deal remains elusive | Companies line up to weigh in on $300B China tariffs | Trudeau to talk trade with Pelosi, McConnell Anti-Trump group official: Impeachment will be more ‘rallying cry’ than ‘talking point’ EPA will allow use of pesticide harmful to bees Americans are not delighted to pay for Democratic socialist proposals The Congressional Award — a beacon of hope  Three teens arrested over attack on gay couple in DC Abortion services could be complete banned in Missouri — the first state in 45 years Jimmy Fallon: 2020 Democrats ‘a breath of fresh air’ for late-night comedy Democrats aim to block defense money from being used on Trump border wall Judge dismisses House lawsuit over border wall funding at their request Kansas police apologize for Father’s Day tweet urging people to turn in dads Western states need to hold Interior secretary Bernhardt accountable Sandy Hook lawyers say FBI notified after receiving child porn from Alex Jones Republican who lost Montana Senate bid to run for House next year Democratic senator accuses White House of blocking election security legislation Pence communications director to leave White House We can do right by the planet and the economy Green groups ask Interior watchdog to investigate agency’s public records policies Reports of shots fired at NBA fan rally in Toronto 2020 Democrat: Trump is a national security risk Progressive activist: Democratic nominee will ‘need to ride a little bit to the center’ Over 60 percent of voters think Facebook has too much power: poll Iconic California tree thought to have inspired Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ falls Conserving wildlife migrations starts with listening to landowners Poll: GOP Kentucky governor holds 6-point lead over Democratic challenger UN nominee Kelly Craft to face confirmation hearing Wednesday Woman charged with murder of former Arkansas state senator Trudeau plans to meet with Pelosi, McConnell to talk trade: report Children at southern border are facing a public health crisis Former Obama aide says Biden can’t ‘shame’ McConnell into working with him Bob Woodward’s Watergate era condo is for sale US to question Assange friend jailed in Ecuador: report Trump ABC interview with Stephanopoulos finishes third in time slot Broadway play ‘Hillary and Clinton’ closing early due to low ticket sales Cuba faces the next migration crisis Julián Castro rolls out first part of housing reform platform Facing challenge from Warren, Sanders touts strength against Trump Elon Musk still on Twitter hours after saying he deleted account Foreign interference is a threat to the 2020 elections — presidential interference is, too Biden says he will beat Trump in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina Pennsylvania legislator praises Meek Mill for rallying support behind state criminal justice reform bill Companies line up to weigh in on proposed $300B China tariffs during hearings Quebec government bans public employees from wearing religious symbols The UK economy is sailing toward dire straits Magician who attempted Houdini-inspired trick is feared drowned Pride flag raised at California state Capitol for the first time Conservative site RedState takes down op-ed promoting Seth Rich conspiracy theory Senators revive effort to create McCain human rights commission ‘Baby Trump’ balloon expected to greet president for Orlando rally National popular vote bill dies in Maine Trump’s 2020 campaign strategy is to be above the law Teens protest Trump immigration policy by standing inside cage at UN headquarters Poll: Biden leads Sanders by 22 points Watch live: 2020 Democratic candidates speak at Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum Trump supporters lining up 40 hours ahead of reelection campaign launch rally The specter of socialism in America Pelosi: Dems will ‘fight relentlessly’ against Trump’s ObamaCare repeal attempts Top antitrust GOP senator criticizes division of tech probes The costs of confrontation with Iran are mounting What America’s Thinking: June 17, 2019 Pennsylvania legislator says new bipartisan bill will prevent ‘perpetual state’ of parole violations Pew: World population expected to virtually stop growing by 2100 Mastercard to let transgender people use chosen name on cards The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by MAPRx — Supreme Court double jeopardy ruling could impact Manafort The potential downside to Amazon’s recent charitable endeavor Investigation begins into cause of massive blackout in South America BuzzFeed staff holds walkout amid ongoing push to unionize Third-party contractors — our weakest cyber link — need to be held accountable Georgia commissioner seeking $5M in damages after being punished for calling John Lewis a ‘racist pig’ Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court: reports Thomas urges Supreme Court to reverse ‘demonstrably erroneous decisions’ One year after Singapore, the North Korea problem is bigger than nukes Democrats ask OSC to review whether Kushner violated Hatch Act OJ joins Twitter, Pakistan govt uses cat filter during presser Future of Medicare: Harvard professor Michael Chernew Former Wall Street trader Chris Arnade details new book State Reps. Jordan Harris and Sheryl Delozier talk new bill aimed at fixing parole Democratic activist Scott Dworkin talks importance of new voting guide for 2020 U.S. hawks pressure for war with Iran while Wall Street gravitates toward Buttigieg 10-year-old girl becomes youngest to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan Democratic voters say nominating a woman or minority candidate comes second to someone who can beat Trump It’s a mistake to send more US troops to Poland McConnell to force vote next week on Trump border funding request China blames legalization of marijuana in US, Canada for increase in smuggling Self-censoring on mass shootings is a slippery slope Anderson Cooper delivers eulogy for mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, on CNN McConnell hits back at Stewart over 9/11 victim fund criticism Biden holds big lead nationally, but 77 percent ‘likely to change their minds’ Woman arrested for allegedly stomping on sea turtle nest in Miami Beach US women’s soccer games outearned men’s matches over past three years: report What President Trump needs in his next press secretary  Supreme Court hands Virginia Democrats a win in gerrymandering case Harvard rescinds admission to Parkland survivor Kyle Kashuv over past comments Supreme Court rules defendants can be tried on state and federal charges, potentially impacting Manafort Kamala Harris to pen monthly column for Essence Pakistani politician accidentally livestreams press conference using a ‘cat filter’ Weaponizing the confirmation process damages government Progressive group requests Transportation Department look into Chao’s potential conflicts of interest Scarborough: ‘What a joke’ for Pompeo to say Fox’s Wallace asks ridiculous questions Supreme Court sends same-sex wedding cake case back down to lower court California governor says Republican Party is headed ‘into the waste bin of history’ 1 dead, 7 injured in shooting at graduation party Top Dem super PAC launches ad campaign in Florida ahead of Trump reelection launch Iran is winning, but US has options, in Gulf crisis Taylor Swift pushes for Equality Act in new pro-LGBT music video Ex-state senator in North Carolina enters race against Tillis John Oliver advocates Trump impeachment inquiry for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ British home secretary on Trump: Time to stop ‘interfering’ in UK politics Evangelical leader promises ‘most ambitious’ voter mobilization in community’s history for Trump Buttigieg raised $7 million in April: report Trump knocks ‘fake polls’ that show him trailing Democrats’ ‘Motley Crew’ Trump boasts of 100,000 requests to attend reelection rally Tech giants head down ‘dangerous’ censorship path Rising: June 17, 2019 Don’t worry about China when breaking up Facebook Huawei says US ban will cost it $30B in lost sales LAPD looking into officer’s actions in Costco shooting Top Hong Kong activist freed, calls for leader to step down Iran is failing to adhere to Financial Action Task Force standards Russia: Reported US cyberattack on power grid possible China’s Xi to visit North Korea: state media Boeing apologizes to airlines, families of victims of 737 Max crashes Trump ‘perfectly happy’ to slap more tariffs on China if no deal is made: Commerce secretary Vatican mulling married priests in the Amazon America’s crisis of compassion is a Constitutional crisis, too Biden leads in Texas, O’Rourke in second: poll Buttigieg leaves campaign trail after shooting in South Bend Buttigieg ‘almost certain’ there have been gay presidents Texas voters split on Trump reelection: poll Iran announces it will exceed uranium stockpile restraints of nuclear deal Seattle is trying to handcuff landlords — so they’re fighting to protect their rights Trump: My ‘financial statement’ will probably come out ‘at some point’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Is US weighing military action against Iran? This week: Democrats move funding bills as caps deal remains elusive Juan Williams: Trump’s incredible shrinking GOP The Memo: Trump begins uphill slog to 2020 Judd Gregg: Paper straws and you