The Hill Articles: June 24, 2019

Pelosi, Democratic leaders seek to quell liberal revolt over border bill Amash after Trump says he doesn’t need Congress’s approval to strike Iran: ‘Constitution: Wrong’ Police release additional Jussie Smollett files and video, including images with noose Rules for first Democratic primary debates announced Trump accuser: ‘I love that I’m not his type’ EXCLUSIVE: Trump says ‘four or five’ people in line to replace Sarah Sanders Lawmakers urge young women to run for office at DC conference Bronx restaurants thank Ocasio-Cortez for her endorsements White House threatens veto of House border bill EXCLUSIVE: Trump declines to say he has confidence in FBI director West Virginia GOP chair praises state lawmaker’s op-ed on ‘shame of LGBTQ Pride’ EXCLUSIVE: Trump says it’s not appropriate for Megan Rapinoe to protest during national anthem EXCLUSIVE: Trump says he has the power to remove Federal Reserve chairman ‘if I wanted to’ Oversight calls for administration docs on security clearance overhaul Feehery: The reparations rathole Press: Democrats form circular firing squad EXCLUSIVE: Trump on reparations: ‘I don’t see it happening’ Sanders adviser on student debt plan: ‘If we can bail out Wall Street, we can bail out kids’ Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — Trump issues order to bring transparency to health care prices | Fight over billions in ObamaCare payments heads to Supreme Court Bottom Line Democratic lawmaker calls Trump a ‘moron’ for his handling of Iran Hillicon Valley: Senate bill would force companies to disclose value of user data | Waters to hold hearing on Facebook cryptocurrency | GOP divided on election security bills | US tracking Russian, Iranian social media campaigns Senate set to bypass Iran fight amid growing tensions EXCLUSIVE: Trump: I do not need congressional approval to strike Iran EXCLUSIVE: Trump accuses Biden of lying about Obama’s lack of endorsement EXCLUSIVE: Trump vehemently denies E. Jean Carroll allegation, says ‘she’s not my type’ Stephen King: ‘It’s time for Susan Collins to go’ EXCLUSIVE: Trump: I would fill Supreme Court vacancy before 2020 election On The Money: Sanders unveils plan to wipe $1.6T in student debt | How Sanders plan plays in rivalry with Warren | Treasury watchdog to probe delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bills | Trump says Fed ‘blew it’ on rate decision Black women candidates are overlooked and underrated New Republic reverses, says all part-time jobs will include benefits after social media backlash Congressional scorekeeper: Repealing SALT deduction cap would benefit high earners Overnight Defense: Trump says he doesn’t need Congress to approve Iran strikes in interview with The Hill | New sanctions hit Iran’s supreme leader | Schumer seeks to delay defense bill amid Iran tensions | Esper’s first day as acting Pentagon chief White House to block Conway from testifying over alleged Hatch Act violations Why Latinos back Donald Trump Top Trump ally says potential Amash presidential bid could be problematic in Michigan Lawmakers offer bill to boost Alzheimer’s funding New York Times executive editor: ‘We were overly cautious’ in handling of latest Trump allegation Sanders unveils student debt plan amid rivalry with Warren Azar slams ‘outrageous’ description of border detention centers as concentration camp Chaotic Trump transition leaks: Debates must tackle how Democrats will govern differently Schumer calls for delay on passage of defense bill amid Iran tensions Mexico deploys 15,000 troops to US border Overnight Energy: Inslee unveils plan to fight fossil fuel pollution | Poll finds Biden top choice for climate-minded voters | Trump USDA reportedly buried climate warnings Buttigieg under pressure as tensions rise in South Bend ACLU notifies Supreme Court of recent findings on census citizenship question Paul Ryan praises Trump: ‘He’s not taking any crap’ Sanders adviser: Police shooting controversy puts Buttigieg in ‘impossible situation’ German residents buy all the beer in town to keep it away from far-right event Give Americans in Puerto Rico the health care they deserve GOP moves to block provision banning use of Defense funds for border wall New Defense chief: Our ‘priorities remain unchanged’ Former Fox News reporter says he left because of ‘partisan misinformation’ Take a scalpel, not an axe, to ‘Big Tech’ Former captives of Somali pirates, Taliban slam reported immigration conditions US officials tracking influence operations on social media from Russia, Iran Ocasio-Cortez on concentration camp remarks: Liz Cheney, GOP ‘manipulating pain for political purposes’ Why America should not join the United Nations on world tourism O’Rourke’s defends his ‘war tax’ amid criticism House panel to hold hearing on Facebook cryptocurrency project Burning Man hires top lobbying firm Federal watchdog to testify Conway’s indifference toward Hatch Act ‘hurts’ the American people Joy Behar to Buttigieg: ‘Do your job first’ as mayor before running for president Pompeo meets with Saudi crown prince amid tensions with Iran Biden is top choice for climate-minded 2020 voters: Poll Will Obama choose his legacy or party in 2020? Sleeping passenger onboard Air Canada flight left alone on plane for hours after landing The Evergreen State and the soul of the Democratic Party Treasury inspector general to probe delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bills US citizen sentenced to prison in Vietnam for attempting to overthrow state Iran’s foreign minister hits hawks in Trump administration after sanctions: ‘They thirst for war’ E. Jean Carroll says she’s received death threats since making allegations against Trump The US needs to stop complaining about China and start competing Buttigieg: Racial inequity ‘may be the thing that unravels the American project’ Judge rules Missouri’s last abortion clinic can stay open until Friday Poll: 24 percent of voters want military action against Iran Biz groups target Florida voters ahead of Democratic debates in Miami Thanks to Trump, the healthcare choice is yours Employee sues Kennedy Center for $1M over signed ‘Hamilton’ poster John Kerry: Play based on Mueller report is ‘an act of public service’ Ex-Obama counterterrorism official: Huawei could pose security threat to international intelligence community Pakistani envoy praises new round of US, Taliban talks Poll: Discomfort with LGBTQ Americans rising among the young Ocasio-Cortez fundraises off criticism from Steve King Blocking media from party conventions is not acceptable Flynn’s new attorney asks judge for 3 months to prepare for sentencing Pelosi to Trump: ‘You’re scaring the children of America’ Migrant children moved after reports of poor conditions at remote facility: report Will there be enough doctors to fulfill the health care promises of 2020 contenders? Trump administration buried reports warning climate change could hurt crops: report Italy to host 2026 winter Olympics Federal study: 2004 Gulf spill releasing far more than owner claims US Postal Service: Delivering the goods What America’s Thinking: June 24, 2019 Facebook’s Libra will be a nonstarter Watch live: Trump signs executive order to bring transparency to health care prices Foundation to raise support, funds for fallen journalists memorial in DC Black Democratic lawmaker on Buttigieg: ‘Pete has a black problem’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump targets Iran with new sanctions What do millennials want? US officials have former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo record Ebola messages Himes becomes latest Democrat to back impeachment inquiry against Trump Jimmy Carter praises Trump for showing restraint on Iran Middle East expert calls Trump’s new tariffs on Iran a ‘miscalculation’ Trump slaps new sanctions on Iran ‘Red China’ redux: Pariah among nations, enemy of its people Nadler strikes testimony deal with former McGahn chief of staff Graham splits with Trump on securing sea lanes, says US must work with allies Buttigieg responds to anger over South Bend violence: ‘We have not done enough’ Park Service: Trump’s 4th of July event to be ‘biggest fireworks show that DC has seen’ White House placed on lockdown for second time in a week due to suspicious package Education is the key to escaping a life of poverty and poor health CBS sets debut date for ‘CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell’ Middle East analyst: Iran negotiating with US would be ‘political suicide’ Rally planned outside Oregon statehouse to get GOP lawmakers back for votes Sanders proposes canceling $1.6 trillion in US student debt Obama photographed alongside Clooney on boat in Italy Belgian authorities arrest man suspected of planning attack on US Embassy We’re all on the tarmac, waiting for an Iran policy Star-studded cast to perform play based on Mueller report Supreme Court rules against newspaper over information request, giving confidentiality win to businesses Hail Satan prayer prompts walkouts Panel: Buttigieg takes the heat, Sanders student loan forgiveness Trump can still score an infrastructure win Future of Medicare: Oak Street Health CEO Mike Pykosz Hill.TV’s Julia Manchester talks coveted Dem endorsements Former advisor to the Dept. of Homeland Security on the race for 5G Foreign policy expert talks escalations with Iran Top Democrat accuses White House of obstructing review related to Trump-Putin communications Central Park Five get standing ovation at BET Awards Krystal Ball: US cyber attack offensive on Iran E. Jean Carroll details alleged assault by Trump in new interview: ‘It was a fight’ Trump’s reelection is in serious jeopardy without a China deal Supreme Court strikes down provision on ‘immoral’ trademarks Gorsuch sides with liberal justices in finding gun law to be ‘vague’ Thai soccer team returns to cave on anniversary to honor navy diver killed in rescue effort Supreme Court to hear ObamaCare case on whether insurers are owed billions GOP launches ‘WinRed’ online fundraising site in response to Democrats’ small-donor advantage Trump issues executive order to bring transparency to health care prices Hong Kong citizens are testing the Chinese law enforcement formula Supreme Court rejects bid to hear challenge to Trump steel tariffs Moulton says new Trump rape accusation furthers need for impeachment proceedings Conway defends herself against Hatch Act allegations amid subpoena threat Catholic high school fires gay teacher to avoid losing church identity How to defuse Gulf tensions and avoid war with Iran 2020 Democrat: ‘My DM’s are open and I actually read & respond’ Trump says ‘stubborn child’ Fed ‘blew it’ by not cutting rates Medical groups: Climate change is ‘greatest public health challenge of the 21st century’ Group of wealthy Americans write open letter asking to be taxed more Biden, Eastland and rejecting the cult of civility Maine House Speaker announces challenge to Collins Senate seat Three children found dead near Texas border Trump calls on foreign countries to protect their own oil tankers Third state poised to ban child marriage Fairfax ‘thinking very seriously’ about run for governor in Virginia Inslee unveils plan to fight fossil fuel pollution, ban fracking Fighting for every family California governor predicts ‘xenophobic’ GOP will likely be third party in 15 years Facebook open to regulation, executive says Census 2020: Don’t get mad, get counted Trump to travel to South Korea China: Both sides should compromise in trade war Iran: US cyberattacks unsuccessful Rising: June 24, 2019 Biden lays out immigration priorities, rips Trump for ‘assault on dignity’ The ’90-10 rule’ in higher education is a target on veterans’ backs The Hill’s Morning Report – Crunch time arrives for 2020 Dems with debates on deck This week: Congress set for clash on Trump’s border request O’Rourke unveils plan for veterans Juan Williams: Warren on the rise Judd Gregg: An Irish friend and wisdom Progressive group launches campaign to identify voters who switch to Warren The Memo: All eyes on faltering Biden ahead of first debate 2020 primary debate guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the first Democratic showdown