The Hill Articles: March 21, 2019

Clinton and Ocasio-Cortez joke about Kushner’s alleged use of WhatsApp Missouri Gov. declares state of emergency amid severe flooding Steve King contrasts New Orleans to Iowa on disaster response: ‘Iowans take care of each other’ Investigation concludes marijuana, medication impaired driver involved in GOP train crash Swalwell on Hicks testimony: ‘She’s going to have to tell us who she lied for’ in Trump admin EU gives UK short extension on Brexit deal Transgender teen says he is being forced to run for prom queen after being nominated for king South Carolina state lawmaker has promoted ‘QAnon’ conspiracy theory online: report Pompeo says it’s ‘possible’ God planned Trump to save Jewish people Overnight Defense: Top Marine warns border deployment could hurt readiness | McSally aims for sexual assault reforms in defense bill | House to vote on measure opposing transgender ban | New warning over F-35 sale to Turkey Ocasio-Cortez compliments photographer for getting skin tone right Michael Bennet is close to deciding on possible presidential bid CVS to sell cannabis-based products in 8 states New Zealand to observe Muslim call to prayer on Friday On The Money: Trump rolls dice on uncertain economy | 737 crisis tests Boeing’s clout in Washington | Watchdog group pushes 2020 candidates for 10 years of tax returns Trump struggles to gain traction with millennial voters in 2019 Trump reelection campaign shifted $1.3 million of donor money into his businesses: analysis Trump taps Michael Kratsios to be administration’s first chief technology officer Trump investigations showcase battles over executive privilege Illustration of New Zealand’s silver fern redrawn as Muslims praying goes viral McSally eyeing defense bill for sexual assault reforms Muslim ex-News Corp. exec says he quit over anti-immigrant rhetoric Overnight Health Care: Senators seek CBO input on preventing surprise medical bills | Oversight panel seeks OxyContin documents | Pharmacy middlemen to testify on prices | Watchdog warns air ambulances can put patients at ‘financial risk’ House Dems unveil measure to reject anti-Israel boycotts Overnight Energy: Interior chief moves to protect access to public lands | Dem rolls out climate plan meant to appeal to GOP | LA County bans weed killer Roundup Oregon state agency suffers data breach, potentially exposing personal information Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to be bumped for second-straight week following Omar comments Ex-senator challenges Trump to get X-rays proving he had bone spurs during Vietnam draft College admissions scandal underscores importance of attorney ethics in America McSally spoke with Trump, said McCain deserved respect House to vote on measure opposing transgender military ban Hillicon Valley: Kushner accused of using WhatsApp, personal email for official work | White House rejects request for Trump-Putin communications | Facebook left ‘hundreds of millions’ of passwords unsecured | Tech pressured to root out extremism Border concertina wire installed under Trump stolen and used for home security in Mexico Trump rolls dice on uncertain economy Gawker names new editor-in-chief ahead of expected launch Instagram to block anti-vaccine hashtags amid misinformation crackdown ICE arrest fewer people as resources shift to border enforcement Wisconsin withdraws from multistate lawsuit seeking repeal of ObamaCare Marine Corps commander: Using troops at southern border an ‘unacceptable risk’ to readiness Housing and health care go hand-in-hand Freshman Dems to meet with Obama next week Country music singer Justin Carter dies after accidental shooting Jeff Sessions returns to Justice Department to retrieve Cabinet chair Man accused of mailing pipe bombs to Dems pleads guilty Trump denies trying to help Netanyahu reelection with Golan Heights decision Five things to watch for as White House readies for Mueller report IRS: Average tax refund little changed from last year Supreme Court can no longer dodge decision on partisan gerrymandering Man who threatened to kill Obama, Maxine Waters faces up to 20 years in prison Trump administration set to back sale of F-16s to Taiwan: report Michael Jackson superfan who changed his name wants to change it back after documentary Criminal Justice reform must include pregnant women Trump keeps up attacks on ‘horrible’ McCain, despite calls from GOP, veterans Cummings says Ivanka Trump not preserving all official communications Treasurer for charity benefitting families of fallen NYPD officers accused of stealing over $400K Property is a fundamental right that is now being threatened Oregon lawmakers consider raising their pay 63 percent to increase diversity 25 states could see severe flooding in coming weeks, scientists say Crenshaw to Trump: ‘Stop talking about McCain’ Large majority of taxpayers prefer getting refunds: poll Trump signs executive order on campus free speech Comey: I’m not rooting for Mueller to demonstrate Trump is a criminal Strategist says Trump is ‘retreating’ from talking about foreign policy Senators ask CBO to review options for preventing surprise medical bills Oversight Committee seeks Purdue OxyContin documents LA County bans Monsanto weed killer citing health concerns DoubleTree hotel apologizes after posting sign refusing service to military members Vietnam Veterans of America ‘chagrined’ Trump won’t let McCain ‘rest in peace’ Technology in midst of ‘Cold War 2.0’ between America and China Tesla sues former engineers for alleged theft of trade secrets, source code for self-driving cars Attorney for WikiLeaks witness tells Nadler his panel can get documents from Mueller Pollster says immigration is not a reelectable issue for Trump Bannon says an O’Rourke-Harris ticket poses the greatest threat to Trump in 2020 Black actor gets $13.1 million settlement after being framed by police for murder Pence lobbies anti-Trump donors to support reelection: report Charlottesville schools close after online threat of ‘ethnic cleansing’ at high school Acting Interior chief moves to protect access to public lands Top US general to meet with Google over China security worries MillerCoors sues Anheuser-Busch over Super Bowl ads Time for a change for America’s new middle class Mississippi governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban into law Rubio’s pragmatic thinking on China Trump has lost support from male voters since shutdown, analysis shows Trump approves Nebraska disaster declaration American figure skater accused of deliberately injuring South Korean rival Treasury targets two Chinese shipping firms under North Korea sanctions Chamber of Commerce announces new communications chief ACLU of Kansas requests investigation after black man detained while moving into his new home NFL paid under $10 million to settle Kaepernick grievance: report National Cathedral says Trump didn’t need to give ‘approval’ for McCain funeral A 2020 vision: Let’s restore common sense to government Rock the Vote President calls for dismantling of electoral college GOP Maine lawmaker says offering free pads and tampons would make jails like ‘country clubs’ Transparency advocate hopes Trump shows he’s serious about cutting spending Biden-Abrams ticket would be a genius media move Americans pessimistic about country’s future: survey Transparency advocate says government agencies face ‘use it or lose it’ spending ACLU sues FBI over black activist surveillance records White House rejects Dem request for documents on Trump-Putin communications Poll: 78 percent of Fox News viewers see Trump admin as accomplishing more than others Families of Kenyan victims seek compensation for Ethiopian Airlines crash Government watchdog: Costly air ambulances can put patients at ‘financial risk’ Proposed FDA e-cigarette ban disproportionately impacts veterans and service members Melting glaciers are exposing bodies of dead explorers on Mount Everest Consumer bureau chief reverses efforts to sideline advisory panels Judge blocks laws passed in lame-duck by Wisconsin GOP to limit Dem powers 737 crisis tests Boeing’s clout in Washington US calls for Venezuela to release opposition leader’s chief of staff US denied visas to women trying to participate in UN women’s conference: report Kushner accused of using WhatsApp, personal email to conduct official business Assange lawyer says he’s declined to cooperate with Nadler’s document requests Drug prices are a matter of life and death Bridget McCain breaks silence over Trump attacks: ‘You are a child in the most important role the world knows’ Joint Chiefs chair warns of tough decision ahead with F-35 delivery to Turkey What America’s Thinking: March 21, 2019 New Zealand gun ban is not the answer to stop mass shootings Trump: ‘It is time’ to recognize Israeli control of Golan Heights Roger Stone invokes Fifth Amendment in House Judiciary document request Senate panel to hear from pharmacy middlemen on drug prices Kremlin criticizes US B-52 flights near Russian borders The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump attacks on McCain rattle GOP senators Watchdog group calls on 2020 candidates to release 10 years of tax returns Poll: Gillibrand, de Blasio have favorable ratings under 30 percent among New Yorkers Top Tennessee Democrat apologizes for saying ‘this is a racist state’ Obama reveals his March Madness bracket ‘Hundreds of millions’ of user passwords exposed within Facebook Meghan McCain: ‘I don’t expect decency’ from Trump Billionaire philanthropist Michael Steinhardt accused of sexual misconduct Katie Couric says 2008 Palin interview would have opposite impact today Student loan debt: The government broke it, and must fix it Rock the Vote President says Dem reform bill ‘shines a light’ on dark money Conservative group sues Trump administration over auto tariffs report Tennessee advances bill restoring voting rights for felons Indiana teachers were shot repeatedly with airsoft guns in active-shooter training: report Ethiopia is fighting long odds, and winning, thanks to US Former Dem candidate says he faced cultural barriers on the campaign trail because he is working-class ‘Fox & Friends’ host Kilmeade knocks Trump for attacking McCain: ‘Makes absolutely no sense’ Pentagon sends B-52 bombers to Europe for exercises amid tensions with Russia Labradors named most popular breed in America for 28th straight year Government transparency advocate Adam Andrzejewski breaks down report on federal spending Randy Bryce discusses new group dedicated to helping working-class people run for office Rock the Vote President Carolyn Dewitt urges Senate to pass campaign regulation bill Border patrol reportedly overwhelmed by migrant asylum seekers Sanders: ‘We must follow New Zealand’s lead’ and ban assault weapons Let’s face it, North Korea won’t yield without more pressure African-Americans, Hispanics, dying at faster rate of fentanyl overdoses than whites: analysis Ref who forced wrestler to cut his dreadlocks plans possible lawsuit Harris to make hard Texas push, recruits key O’Rourke aide: report Former House candidate and ex-ironworker says there is ‘buyer’s remorse’ for Trump in Midwest Jared Kushner’s brother made last-minute donation to Beto O’Rourke Senate campaign How litmus tests have undermined school reform Top Dem lawmaker rolls out climate plan to appeal to GOP Kellyanne Conway says Trump attacks her husband because president ‘is protective of me’ China calls on US to block Taiwan president’s stop in Hawaii Petition to cancel Brexit crashes UK government website Jimmy Carter becomes longest-living president in US history Space bureaucracy should not slow America down against competitors Fox’s Bartiromo to interview Trump Sanders campaign vows to offset all carbon emissions from travel Ocasio-Cortez staff received risk assessment training from police due to death threats: report Howard Schultz is holding the Democratic Party hostage China says US officials to visit for trade talks NYSE traders allowed to wear jeans on trading floor for Levi’s IPO Scaramucci: Trump McCain attacks are ‘socially unnatural,’ ‘stupid’ Colleague says Ethiopian crash pilot had not trained on Max simulator: report Harris’s stepkids call her ‘Momala’ Suspect in Dutch tram shooting to face terrorism charge Helping Saudi Arabia bomb Yemen is not a plan for peace Sanders joins striking workers at UCLA in first 2020 California visit Rising: March 21, 2019 Pompeo bemoans anti-Semitic language ‘even in the great halls of our own Capitol’ Trump still wants Patriots owner at White House after prostitution charge: report US climate policy must protect forests and communities, not the forest industry Boeing to stop charging for safety feature on 737 Max models: report New Jersey lawmakers propose resolution asking schools not to teach ‘Huckleberry Finn’ George Conway rips Trump: ‘Worst kind of dumb’ Hickenlooper shares story of watching ‘Deep Throat’ with his mother Biden advisers mull launch naming Abrams as running mate: report Parkland students start letter-writing campaign to support New Zealand community after mosque shootings Border Patrol releasing migrants due to overcrowding: report Ignoring the link between lead poisoning and crime imperils black Americans The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s intraparty feuds divide Republicans Lawmakers urge tech to root out extremism after New Zealand Trump mulls deploying emergency disaster workers to detention centers Trump’s attacks on McCain exacerbate tensions with Senate GOP GOP lawmaker offers constitutional amendment capping Supreme Court seats at 9 Progressive demands put new pressures on Democrats