The Hill Articles: March 11, 2019

March 11
NYC high school students lock out administrators in protest of ‘racist, homophobic, and misogynistic’ video Trump: Socialism ‘easy to campaign on but tough to govern on’ Parody Trumphotels.org site goes viral Stone’s defense denies using court to generate publicity for his book release Georgia state lawmaker proposes ‘testicular bill of rights’ in response to anti-abortion legislation Immigration advocacy group brings ‘Abolish ICEbox’ display to SXSW Ocasio-Cortez: Trump sets tone of ‘misogyny, racism, conspiracy theory-ism’ Black woman charged with hate crimes after allegedly pepper-spraying white people due to their race Tucker Carlson says ‘we will never bow to the mob’ amid resurfaced comments Ex-House Intel chair: Intel panel is wrong forum to investigate Trump’s finances Mueller probe being funded through September: report Trump tries to win votes in Senate fight Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t think Trump impeachment is off the table Trump says he doesn’t want immigrants on welfare entering the country Hillicon Valley: US threatens to hold intel from Germany over Huawei | GOP senator targets FTC over privacy | Bipartisan bill would beef up ‘internet of things’ security | Privacy groups seize on suspended NSA program | Tesla makes U-turn GOP senators eye ‘nuclear’ move to change rules on Trump nominees Facebook restores Warren ads removed for criticizing the platform Feehery: Dems’ embrace of socialism makes a Trump reelection look inevitable Emotional post from man who missed Ethiopian Airlines flight goes viral Press: Which way do Dems go in 2020? Democrats’ biggest threat is Trump’s strong economy ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot challenges Netanyahu over who Israel ‘belongs to’ Five takeaways from Trump’s budget Ex-CIA director: ‘I don’t have any doubt’ Trump will pardon Manafort Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Trump unveils 2020 budget | Calls for cuts to NIH | Proposes user fees on e-cigs | Azar heads to Capitol to defend blueprint | Key drug price bill gets hearing this week Thousands of Scottish students to be allowed to miss school to join climate protests Overnight Energy: Trump unveils 2020 budget | Plan slashes funds for EPA, Interior and Energy | Interior request highlights border security Gorka says Jeanine Pirro is ‘absolutely right’ to suggest Omar’s hijab means she’s against Constitution Cheney told Pence he worries Trump’s foreign policy looks ‘more like Barack Obama than Ronald Reagan’: report Overnight Defense: Trump seeks $750B for defense in 2020 budget | Lawmakers invite NATO chief to address Congress | Top envoy says North Korea denuclearization can’t be done ‘incrementally’ AOC is having a terrible month On The Money: Inside Trump’s budget | Blueprint calls for 5 percent cuts in domestic spending | Boost for defense | Trump asks for $8.6 billion for border wall | Budget projects 3 percent growth ahead | Fed chief says Trump can’t fire him Steyer to Pelosi on impeachment: ‘Is doing what’s right worth it?’ FAA says Boeing 737 safe to fly after second deadly crash Emergency workers summoned to Amazon warehouses 189 times over suicide concerns, breakdowns: report Whitaker to meet with House Committee privately on Wednesday New York magazine laying off 32 people Blue Cross Blue Shield operator did not pay federal taxes in 2018, got $1.7B refund Bolton: Pakistan committed to de-escalating tensions with India ‘Medicare for All’ doesn’t address necessary doctor incentives GOP pollster says Biden, Sanders are polling low for how well-known they are Trump’s budget proposes $200M boost to IRS Interior budget request highlights border push Brexit may spawn a full-blown UK Balkanization Trump budget includes no new money for FBI headquarters New Jersey transit officer under investigation for allegedly dragging and hitting man Pelosi says impeaching Trump ‘just not worth it’ Former Nebraska GOP official apologizes for anti-LGBTQ, anti-Semitic posts Lyft’s IPO is a teachable moment for presidential hopefuls Name recognition gives Sanders, Biden financial leg up in Dem primary, says GOP pollster Buttigieg wins stellar reviews at CNN town hall Pelosi, McConnell invite NATO leader to address Congress Americans’ complaints over big tech haven’t hurt business, says GOP pollster Dem pollster says Americans are ‘in a deeply anti-corporate mood’ Wisconsin GOP ties Dems Milwaukee convention pick to socialism Chao reviewing Boeing crashes ‘very carefully’ Older Americans will suffer if White House cuts HIV funding UAW chief boosts workers’ strike pay, warns automakers over closings Ocasio-Cortez mocks Fox News over Pirro, Carlson controversies Infrastructure investment pays for itself Ex-Stormy Daniels lawyer says Fox News had ‘factually specific’ details of alleged affair with Trump White House declines to offer Trump’s full confidence in Acosta German soccer team faces backlash after tribute to late neo-Nazi fan 2020 Dem candidate Hickenlooper advocates exploring legalized prostitution Pelosi selling ‘Patron Saint of Shade’ T-shirt, tote based on SOTU clap Disaster-stricken communities aren’t receiving the funds they were promised Sarah Sanders won’t say if Trump believes Dems hate Jews Trump calls for cutting NIH budget, imposing user fees on e-cigarette industry Delaney 2020 campaign sells ‘memory erasers’ to forget ‘incoherent ramblings’ of Trump Progressive strategist: Ann Coulter, Donald Trump ‘deserve’ each other We should place students at the center of teaching and education policymaking 9/11 widow and advocate says she has ‘no reason to believe’ Saudi Arabia has stopped funding terror organizations California bill would seal millions of criminal records to help former offenders find work Tlaib: There’s Islamophobia in the Democratic Party White House projects 3 percent growth through Trump’s presidency Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill for ‘internet of things’ security standards O’Rourke weighing possible Iowa trip ahead of 2020 announcement: report South Korea nudges Washington, Pyongyang to step back onto path to peace Omar thanks Fox News for publicly condemning Pirro US envoy to North Korea: ‘We are not going to do denuclearization incrementally’ GOP senator scolds FTC for ‘toothless’ response to privacy scandals Rights groups push lawmakers to pass LGBTQ Equality Act Advocate says past administrations have sided more with Saudis than 9/11 families Poll: Most Americans not interested in new regulations for big tech companies It’s time for Trump to walk the walk on workforce training Graham to push for US to recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel US to make parts for missile system covered by treaty Trump suspended Top Senate Dem: Trump budget blueprint ‘dead on arrival and divorced from reality’ Watch live: First White House press briefing in six weeks To win on White House budget, Trump must wield his veto pen What America’s Thinking: March 11, 2019 Stacey Abrams says had considered 2028 run for president, but now open to 2020 Trump calls for cutting National Science Foundation funding by $1 billion Taking a stand against preventable disease Leader behind popular vote initiative says plan will make every voter ‘equal’ Trump named co-champion of golf club contest he didn’t play in: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump unveils budget wish list with domestic cuts, defense hikes We are not reliving Whitewater: Differences in Starr and Mueller investigations Expert says gene editing could be ‘promising’ path to HIV cure Trump proposes slashing EPA budget by 31 percent Tax Foundation: Bill to restore full SALT deduction would benefit high earners Trump admin threatens to withhold intelligence from Germany unless it drops Huawei To let the right whale thrive and swim free, pass HR 1568 Bannon on new documentary about him: ‘I’m gonna get so crushed in this film’ US sanctions Russian bank for dealings with Venezuela oil company Trump Jr. defends Tucker Carlson: ‘This is how to handle the outrage mob’ Read Trump’s budget proposal Trump releases budget calling for 5 percent cuts in domestic spending Are we underestimating Iran’s cyber capabilities? Zoo says jaguar that injured woman taking selfie will not be put down Sky-high taxes have many critics — including AOC’s mother Giuliani attacks Davis for representing indicted Ukrainian figure Dems pick Milwaukee to host 2020 national convention Nuclear ‘cruise control’ can stop a spiraling new arms race Fed chief Powell: Trump can’t fire me FDA says genetically modified salmon is safe for consumption Panel: Ann Coulter and other immigration hardliners have turned on Trump, will it matter? Alabama senator: Tornado recovery is ‘going great’ John Koza discusses effort to make presidents elected by popular vote Advocate discusses lawsuit against Saudi Arabia on behalf of 9/11 victims’ families Why Medicare for some is the wrong idea Karl Rove compares Omar’s remarks to ‘white nationalists’ in Charlottesville Bernie 2020 has Democrats petrified Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses full cure of HIV but how it may not be useful to most patients Trump wants to ask for $8.6 billion for border wall: Reuters Trump endorses permanent daylight saving time 40 percent of Iowa Republicans want primary challenge for Trump: poll Boeing shares fall after deadly crash in Ethiopia Trump says he intentionally called Apple’s Tim Cook ‘Tim Apple’ Most recent HIV breakthrough is ‘not widely applicable’ to most patients, says expert Former FAA safety inspector urges caution over Boeing 737: ‘I’ve never, ever done this’ Military commanders must take the lead in battle against sexual assault UN says crash in Ethiopia ‘one of the biggest catastrophes we have had in years’ DNC decision to shut out Fox News hurts Democratic candidates and Americans Biden tops Dems pack in Michigan, Sanders second: poll Favorable views of China drop sharply in new poll New app to help Trump supporters find MAGA-friendly restaurants Should Trump’s other former lawyer be speaking out? Rising: March 11, 2019 Dem rep pushes back on DNC decision to exclude Fox News from debates GOP rep: ISIS ‘absolutely not’ defeated as a movement Tesla raising prices, keeping stores open If Democrats are serious about voting rights, they can’t ignore Puerto Rico Who offers the US a fresh chance at leadership? Burma (Myanmar) Muslim Fox News producer calls out Pirro: ‘You have Muslims working at the same network you do’ Multiple nations ground newest 737 aircraft after second deadly crash Keep industry insiders out of the payday loan rulemaking process Female Gillibrand aide resigned over handling of her sexual harassment complaint: report Conservative group targets O’Rourke in new ad amid 2020 speculation Sanders to split campaign headquarters between DC, Vermont: report Trump to seek $750B for military in budget: report Fox News condemns Pirro’s remarks about Omar To protect endangered wildlife, government should make partners of landowners The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump budget reignites border security fight This week: Trump set for Senate setback on emergency declaration Juan Williams: The GOP’s cynical Israel ploy Judd Gregg: Obituary for the budget Senate GOP goes down to wire in showdown with Trump House Republicans find silver lining in minority Top McConnell spokesman to join Global Automakers