The Hill Articles: June 6, 2019

Bloomberg pledges $500 million to close coal-fired power plants Omar violated Minnesota state campaign finance rules, board says GOP chairwoman: Biden should have plagiarized his position on abortion from Planned Parenthood’s website Key figure that Mueller report linked to Russia was a State Department intel source Biden reverses stance on Hyde Amendment after blowback Castro to be the first candidate to visit Flint Ocasio-Cortez: I never thought one of my first legislative pushes would be alongside Ted Cruz DOJ rejects call for census docs, teeing up contempt vote De Blasio: There’s too much talk about impeachment among Democrats Hillicon Valley: YouTube under fire | FCC gets tough on robocalls | Maine governor signs strict privacy bill | Amazon says delivery drones coming in ‘months’ De Blasio accuses Biden of not standing ‘on the side of American women’ Bennet: Biden does not represent the Democratic Party’s future Top automakers warn Trump about plan to rollback emissions standards Overnight Health Care: Liberals rip Democratic leaders for writing drug pricing bill in secret | Dems demand answers from company that shelters migrant kids | Measles cases top 1,000 Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona promoted to lieutenant in the Navy High-profile data breaches underline cyber threats to health care industry Overnight Defense: Trump hails D-Day veterans in Normandy | Trump, Macron downplay rift on Iran | Trump mourns West Point cadet’s death in accident | Pentagon closes review of deadly Niger ambush Man arrested for allegedly making thousands of phone calls threatening to kill members of Congress critical of Trump On The Money: Trump plans to declare new emergency to impose Mexico tariffs | House chair vows to fight Trump tariffs | Democrats ask Fed to probe Trump, Deutsche Bank ties Lawmakers attack YouTube over platform’s ‘sexualization of children’ ACLU sues Missouri secretary of state for denying abortion bill referendum Supporting the military means supporting military spouses Delaney calls ‘Medicare for All’ ‘political suicide’ for Democrats Overnight Energy: Investigators found Zinke’s MAGA socks violated Hatch Act | Major union endorses Green New Deal | Group sues Trump over fishing permits said to endanger sea turtles Trump plans to declare new national emergency to impose tariffs Lawyer for Roy Moore arrested on drug charges Vox journalist criticizes Cruz for ‘defending someone who spent two years calling me a lispy queer’ Who is allowed to sue Trump for the wall? Tennessee DA says gay couples are not entitled to domestic violence protections Judge releases Trump attorney voicemail reviewed by Mueller University of Alabama expected to return $21.5M over donor’s abortion remarks California man defends giant concrete swastika amid backlash US measles cases top 1,000 as officials urge vaccinations Tomi Lahren criticizes Boston for not permitting Straight Pride Parade Top US commander: Iran threat remains ‘imminent’ Percentage of US highways in poor condition up 25%: study Kudlow on past criticism of Trump trade policies: ‘Those were worst case scenarios’ Flynn told investigators Russia asked for Trump-Putin video call day after inauguration Lee Zeldin responds to Ilhan Omar accusing him of ‘bigotry’ Bernie Sanders stands ‘in solidarity’ with Vox staff after walkout US, Mexico discussing new immigration deal to avert tariffs Judge accused of trying to kiss a Chicago cop, other inappropriate behavior White House invites Trump business allies to Bahrain forum on Middle East peace plan: report How Congress can make solid strides in drug pricing reform Cadet returns to West Point after rape conviction overturned because of lack of evidence Third California Democrat launches House bid to challenge Nunes DC-area restaurant accused of involvement in international money laundering scheme Maine governor signs bill banning internet providers from selling consumer data without consent Trump admin considering using military base to hold up to 5K undocumented children Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan IRS bill with ‘Free File’ provision removed Governors pick fights with DNC over 2020 primary debates Organizers reverse ban, allow uniformed police officers to walk in Sacramento Pride Parade LGBTQ Pride flag flies over New York state capitol for first time: report New SEC rule aids and abets Wall Street predators Megachurch leader charged with sex crimes in California Cal Fire says a hammer caused largest wildfire in California history D-Day’s 75th anniversary reminds us of the importance of our alliances Major union endorses Green New Deal O’Rourke ‘very likely’ will endorse Democrat in Texas House race Markets can handle climate change Presidential historian: Democrats’ ‘conventional wisdom’ on picking nominee is ‘all wrong’ Democrats ask Fed to probe Trump’s Deutsche Bank ties How are we funding financial capability? Trump signs long-awaited $19.1B disaster aid bill What is a safe third country agreement? Ilhan Omar: Endorsement of Black-Jewish Caucus ‘isn’t an endorsement of Zeldin’s bigotry’ Mayor of border town criticizes wall crowdfunded by ‘outsiders coming in thinking they have a solution’ Democrats demand answers from migrant children’s shelter company that hired John Kelly House Democrats officially introduce contempt resolution for Barr, McGahn GOP senators ask PhRMA for solutions to lower drug prices Fox News legal analyst says Mueller ‘dropped the ball’ by deciding not to indict Trump How the US government can counter China’s growing media influence Google to acquire data firm Looker for $2.6 billion We must remember D-Day’s black heroes Pelosi sidesteps impeachment question in Normandy, focuses on veterans NYPD commissioner officially apologizes for Stonewall raid US must stand up for life-sciences innovation provisions in the USMCA Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump go on Irish pub crawl Trump’s giant gender gap: 62 percent of women say they are unlikely to vote for him West Virginia AG accuses church leaders of withholding info in sex abuse investigation Agriculture Department plans for feeding the nation miss the mark What America’s Thinking: June 6, 2019 Group sues Trump administration for issuing fishing permits known to harm sea turtles Trump mourns cadet’s death in accident near West Point Federal investigators concluded Ryan Zinke’s MAGA socks violated Hatch Act Madonna says she felt ‘raped’ by New York Times profile Democratic strategist calls impeachment debate a ‘Beltway story’ Obamas sign deal with Spotify to produce podcasts The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump mocks Mueller, Pelosi before D-Day ceremony Warren presidential campaign becomes fourth to unionize Trump blasts ‘fool’ Mueller, ‘Nervous Nancy’ Pelosi at Normandy cemetery Neal vows to block Trump emergency declaration for tariffs on Mexico US warns Sudan — and perhaps the Saudis — about cracking down on protesters Washington Supreme Court upholds ruling against florist who refused same-sex couple Pentagon closes review of deadly Niger ambush, upholds blame of junior officers Democratic strategist says Trump would be reelected if election was today Paul to force votes on blocking Trump’s Bahrain, Qatar arms sales Kudos to Rand Paul for seeking to bring fiscal sanity to Washington Robert Downey Jr. announces initiative to address climate change DHS official warns GOP senators about ‘rented babies’ at border R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new charges Watchdog finds ‘egregious’ conditions at immigrant detention facilities Dems get behind businesswoman challenging Joni Ernst Michael Flynn fires his lawyers D-Day veteran meeting Melania Trump: ‘If I was 20 years younger’ Pelosi declines to discuss Trump during D-Day ceremony House Dems call on Trump to cancel plans to speak at July Fourth celebration Mexican president hopes deal to avoid Trump tariffs can be reached Thursday New York City seizes 46 ice cream trucks in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Political historian: ‘I don’t believe that you should base impeachment upon politics’ Iraqi sheikh spent 26 nights at Trump’s DC hotel: Washington Post Democratic rep says labor unions don’t have to be in conflict with technology Pussy Riot to raise funds for Planned Parenthood with Alabama concert Gene therapies: The cost to cure is worth it Alaska Airlines apologizes for video showing worker throwing luggage New York Times posts obituary for Alan Turing 65 years after his death ‘The View’ co-host Abby Huntsman gives birth to twins FCC votes to allow phone carriers to block robocalls by default Trump’s wild ride has Powell scrambling to keep economy on track Lasting lessons from the beaches of Normandy Moulton proposes plan to restore benefits to vets discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ Democratic rep says unions don’t have a seat at the table in global trade Lesbian couple says restaurant canceled their rehearsal dinner after learning their sexual orientation 80-mile swarm of ladybugs shows up on meteorologists’ radar Ted Cruz throws support behind Steven Crowder: ‘YouTube is not the Star Chamber’ Rising marks 75th anniversary of D-Day More US talks with Iran are doomed to fail Panelists debate likelihood of impeachment proceedings against Trump Bullock introduces plan to keep foreign money out of US elections Justice Democrats endorses seven House members’ reelection bids Chicago releases 911 call for allegedly staged Jussie Smollett attack Cleanup crew removes 24,000 pounds of garbage from Mount Everest Russia: D-Day not a ‘game-changer,’ WWII’s outcome determined by Red Army victories CEO spent $600,000 of Chamber funds on May trip: report George Conway blasts Trump: We could use a Reagan in the White House One West Point cadet dead, 21 others injured in vehicle training incident Professor Allan Lichtman says Dems should impeach Trump Hill reporter Reid Wilson talks Biden backlash Democratic lawmaker Andy Levin talks future of new trade deal Biden under fire for abortion funding and conservative commentator attacks YouTube Poll: Biden holds 11-point lead among 2020 Democrats ‘The Office’ star shares picture of noose he says black friend found in suburban Los Angeles yard Senate confirms next Marines commandant Tesla’s advantage? ‘It’s the software, stupid.’ George Conway mocks Trump by highlighting negative UK media coverage Trump, Macron downplay differences over Iran Scarborough: D-Day anniversary speech ‘most powerful’ of Trump’s presidency Trump to decide in next two weeks on new $300B China tariffs Centrist Dem pitches plan for Pentagon to tackle climate change Why we remember D-Day and the fight for freedom Rising: June 6, 2019 McConnell: Senate unlikely to bring up ‘Dreamers’ bill Moulton: Trump has failed to maintain ‘unbreakable’ bond he stressed in D-Day anniversary remarks CNN’s Acosta praises Trump D-Day speech: ‘Most on-message moment’ of presidency 75 years after D-Day: Service over self John James announces 2020 Senate run in Michigan How Jim Bridenstine recruited an old enemy to advise NASA German nurse convicted of murdering 85 patients Hong Kong court rules government can’t deny same-sex benefits Poll: More Americans say abortion stance would stop them from voting for candidates Amazon: Drone deliveries to homes expected ‘within months’ On D-Day’s 75th anniversary, our returning troops still need infrastructure Klobuchar lands first Iowa endorsement Trump warns China of an additional $300 billion in tariffs Trump hails D-Day veterans in Normandy: ‘You are the pride of our nation’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump struggles to replicate 2016 coalition Liberals rip Democratic leaders for writing drug pricing bill in secret Swing-state Democrats see trouble in proposed pay hike Ocasio-Cortez, Cruz lobbying ban faces tough hurdles Democrats hit gas on Mueller probe — without Mueller testimony Biden faces first crisis as front-runner Trump: Senators ‘have no idea what they’re talking about’ on tariffs Watch live: Trump, world leaders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day invasion