The Hill Articles: March 12, 2019

Newsom to suspend California death penalty: report Two ‘Proud Boys’ members indicted on felony assault charges in Oregon New York Gov. Cuomo calls for FAA to ground Boeing 737 Max New York City bar disciplines employee who kicked out man wearing MAGA hat Judge sentences high-profile Australian cardinal to prison for child sex abuse Metalheads hold ‘kazoo party’ to counterprotest Westboro Baptist Church Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban Police investigating after NJ priest accused of sexual abuse found shot dead DeVos moves to allow religious groups to provide federally funded services to private schools Overnight Defense: Pentagon details $718 billion budget request | Officials defend boost for war fund | Armed Services chair aims to ‘kill’ Trump plan for low-yield nuke Anti-Semitic fliers posted at high school after students make Nazi salute around plastic cup swastika Family of unvaccinated boy with tetanus faced $1M in hospital bills: report Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Dems push Pelosi on bill allowing federal funding of abortion | Key Republican says Dems left him out of drug pricing talks | Court upholds Ohio law to defund Planned Parenthood | Trump taps acting FDA chief Webb: I’ve had enough, have you?  GOP senators introduce bill to rein in president’s emergency powers Lobbying world McConnell opens door to changing president’s emergency powers Dems introduce bill requiring disclosure of guest logs from White House, Trump properties FAA head says review has found ‘no basis’ for grounding Boeing 737 Max 8 jets Trump hits New York Gov. Cuomo over state’s probe into family business On The Money: Wells Fargo chief gets grilling | GOP, Pence discuss plan to defeat Dem emergency resolution | House chair sees ’50-50′ chance of passing Dem budget | Trump faces pressure over Boeing Hillicon Valley: Google takes heat at privacy hearing | 2020 Dems to debate ‘monopoly power’ | GOP rips net neutrality bill | Warren throws down gauntlet over big tech | New scrutiny for Trump over AT&T merger Campaign to draft Democratic challenger to McConnell starts raising funds Dems flock to Pelosi on Trump impeachment Top Republican says $7B in Pentagon budget for wall should go to defense Building the Army we need Leno laments today’s late-night shows: ‘Everyone has to know your politics’ Overnight Energy: EPA moves to raise ethanol levels in gasoline | Dems look to counter White House climate council | Zinke cleared of allegations tied to special election Over 1,000 arrests made in rape cases after authorities tackle national rape kit backlog BlackBerry launches new US subsidiary in push to earn more federal contracts Trump faces growing pressure over Boeing safety concerns House Dems reintroduce the Dream Act Greenpeace distances itself from criticism of Ocasio-Cortez CDC reports 228 measles cases in 12 states FEMA: Disaster assistance is for all of hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico Key Republican says Dems left him out of process on drug pricing bills Schiff says his contact with Cohen was a ‘brief phone call’ amid escalating GOP allegations Pentagon pushes back on accusations of $165B ‘budgetary gimmick’ Pence, GOP senators discuss offer to kill Trump emergency disapproval resolution Schumer congratulates J. Lo and A-Rod, but says ‘I’m never officiating a wedding again’ North Carolina city removes Confederate statue Pillsbury flour recalled over possible salmonella contamination Kellyanne Conway attacks actresses named in college admissions scandal Top envoy: US, Taliban agree to draft deal on counterterrorism, troop withdrawal Jussie Smollett appears in court ‘to show confidence in his innocence’ UK parliament again rejects May’s Brexit deal Dem pollster says US government hasn’t recognized changing family structures Google takes heat over location tracking in privacy debate Former Marine says McSally’s story will create ‘a space to come forward’ Senate set to rebuke Trump on support for Saudi Arabia Let’s make our babies a national priority GOP pushes back on net neutrality bill at testy hearing 2020 Dem candidates to hold debate on ‘monopoly power’ Dick’s Sporting Goods pulling guns from 125 stores Sanders announces first staff hires in Iowa, New Hampshire Italy moves to allow schools to ban unvaccinated children: report Will Washington finally do something about high drug prices? Trump speaks with Boeing CEO after crash raises concerns GOP pollster says Republicans could use expanded child care to attract independents Uber to pay $20 million to settle fight over driver benefits, pay House passes series of measures hitting Russia, Putin EPA pushes forward plan to increase ethanol mix in gasoline Schiff: Trump should probably be indicted when he leaves office All eyes on judge as Manafort faces second sentence Older Americans overwhelmingly oppose federal funds for universal daycare Getting real about Huawei Stormy Daniels hires new lawyer after Avenatti severs ties Pentagon details $718B budget request Pence loses House office space Zinke cleared of violating federal rules tied to Pennsylvania special election Dem pollster says most Americans are uncomfortable with their personal finances Schwarzenegger blasts Trump budget for taking money from ‘poor little kids’ Schizophrenia on North Korea and Venezuela? GOP pollster says the term ‘fighter’ translates to Trump in polls Sarah Sanders ‘glad’ Pelosi not keen on Trump impeachment Congress must break its addiction to unjust tax extenders House Budget Dem slams Trump’s budget as ‘a Christmas wish list’ rather than ‘set of priorities’ EU aviation agency grounds Boeing 737 Max Trump admin to shutter international immigration offices Chances of passing Dem budget are ’50-50,’ says chairman National Flood Insurance Program needs long-term reauthorization to address key challenges Dem lawmakers unveil Journalist Protection Act amid Trump attacks on media Bipartisan think tank to honor lawmakers who offer ‘a positive tenor’ Democratic appropriators demand list of military projects that would be defunded for wall Romney posts video showing him blowing out birthday candles on Twinkie cake Democrats offer legislation to counter White House climate science council Biden blasts Trump budget: He’s asking middle class to pay for billionaires’ ‘excessive tax breaks’ The Tax Cut and Jobs Act was a protein boost, not a sugar high GOP senators unveil paid parental leave proposal Bible signed by Trump sells for $325 on eBay House Dems to push Pelosi for vote on bill that would allow federal funding of abortion Appeals court upholds Ohio law to defund Planned Parenthood clinics All the countries and airlines grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets Texas Dem vows to force impeachment vote, defying Pelosi Going to ‘battle’ for our veterans is a promise kept What America’s Thinking: March 12, 2019 Pressure grows on FAA to ground 737 Max 8 Pompeo to press for boost in exports in meeting with oil execs: report Hickenlooper: Trump needs to have a ‘real discussion’ about capitalism The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Boeing faces scrutiny after deadly crashes California Dem says state is ‘almost a different country politically’ New England Patriots player says he will remain in locker room during anthem next season Helping Americans make smart choices when investing in higher ed Analysis: Just a tenth of Trump’s proposed Medicare cuts directly affect seniors GOP, White House seek to avoid showdown on emergency declaration Ocasio-Cortez says democracy may have a ‘Facebook problem’ Trump taps Cancer Institute head as acting FDA chief Combat veteran says drafting women would add ‘greater talent’ to US military Wheeler’s poison plan is a threat to families’ health and safety GOP bill would limit foreign student involvement in sensitive research projects Anti-Defamation League chief to Trump: ‘Enough’ Trump Jr: Dick Cheney is ‘mad’ that Trump is ending his wars CNN’s Ham defends Fox’s Carlson: ‘Outrage mob’ isn’t interested in his apology Nike, Adidas reveal World Cup soccer uniforms designed specifically for women Former top Trump campaign official: ‘We are headed to impeachment’ Setting the record straight on GND and Modern Money Theory Lawmakers blast Wells Fargo chief over response to scandals Matt Gaetz makes rare break with Trump: ‘Climate change is real’ Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman charged in college admissions scam EPA head rules out future negotiations with California over car emissions Civil liberties advocate says Congress should revoke NSA authority to collect phone records Howard Schultz laments ‘character assassination’ as he mulls 2020 White House run Boeing issuing no new guidance on 737 Max 8 amid groundings Schiff says Congress is investigating reports that Trump ‘dangled’ pardons ‘Robocop,’ the AI race, and ethics of creating killer robots  CEO of nonprofit housing separated migrant children stepping down Venezuelans looking for water in sewage pipes during blackout: report CNN to feature Elizabeth Warren in latest Democratic town hall Schiff says Intelligence panel pursuing evidence of Cohen’s WikiLeaks claims That ‘sweet spot’ in political ads leans negative Hulu and Spotify team up with surprise bundled service offer Former NTSB official: ‘I’m not sure if I would put my children on a 737 Max this morning’ Exclusive: Biden to run for White House, says Dem lawmaker Schiff says Congress might call Mueller to testify if DOJ ‘conceals’ his report Omar on Trump and Obama comparison: ‘One is human, the other is really not’ Fiscal responsibility advocate calls Trump budget ‘unrealistic’ Romney, Blumenthal call for Boeing 737 Max 8 to be grounded Ann Coulter: One positive of Trump’s presidency is ‘total destruction of lying media’ Africa’s dissatisfied democrats — the future of democracy is in their hands ACLU lawyer Neema Singh Guliani discusses reported end of NSA spying program Panel discussion: Trump budget faces challenge on Capitol Hill Biden tells crowd to save their energy: ‘I may need it in a few weeks’ News Corp. petitions Australian regulators to break up Google Armed Services chair plots move ‘to kill’ Trump’s plan for low-yield nuke Cool it with the regulations, Washington! Former combat veteran Kate Germano says drafting women would give US major advantage Trump: ‘Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly’ Gillibrand says staffer allegations did not ‘rise to the level of sexual harassment’ Rep. Scott Peters reacts to Trump’s proposed budget Advocate Bob Bixby discusses implications of Trump’s proposed 2020 budget Pelosi on Trump impeachment: ‘He’s just not worth it’ UK bans Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its airspace Dem budget chair: Trump 2020 proposal ‘cruel-hearted’ Why Pelosi hates impeachment East coast Verizon customers hit with ‘texting outage’ Jay-Z, Beyoncé receive GLAAD Vanguard Award for support of LGBTQ community Poll: Biden, Klobuchar lead pack in Michigan match-up against Trump Flake: Biden ‘strikes fear in a lot of Republicans’ NY officials investigating ties between banks, Trump Organization projects: report New York state lawmakers propose bill to let teens get vaccinations without parental approval Trump approvingly tweets quote expressing skepticism about climate change Honda to recall more than 1 million vehicles over defective airbags It is Joe Biden’s time — 10 reasons Warren thanks Facebook for restoring ads, but says company ‘has too much power’ Dem rep breaks with Pelosi on impeachment: ‘Not a matter of whether, it’s a matter of when’ Former GOP governor says ‘most’ Democratic donors are Jewish Trump promotes ‘Jexodus’ after ‘Fox & Friends’ segment Trump wanted Kelly to ‘get rid of’ Ivanka, Kushner, book claims In the Gulf, China plays to win but US has upper hand Rising: March 12, 2019 CNN’s Cuomo calls Tucker Carlson a ‘coward,’ says he should repeat his words or apologize Boeing upgrading software in new 737s after deadly crashes Our southern border is still open for the drug business Congress can finally get it right: Pass the Save the Internet Act Australia, Singapore join list of countries grounding newest 737s Brooklyn Diocese demands apology from ‘SNL’ over ‘disgraceful’ joke about church sex scandals How disaster aid leaves the disadvantaged even further behind economically US pulls last embassy personnel from Venezuela New viral challenge for ‘bored teens’ has people cleaning up trash across the world Fear of strikes forcing states to give teachers much-needed raises Paul Ryan: Some Democrats could beat Trump in 2020 Why Florida needs a voter registration ‘Freedom Summer’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems look to rebuild ‘blue wall’ Lawmakers introduce bill to protect children’s data privacy Trump raises hopes for permanent daylight saving time Battle over Trump’s judicial nominees enters new phase Dems unite against Trump’s budget  — but challenges coming Trump faces new scrutiny over AT&T-Time Warner merger Warren throws down gauntlet in tech fight House lawmakers clash over GOP allegations Dems coached Cohen New CEO seeks to reinvent AALU