The Hill Articles: March 6, 2019

Cohen directed attorney to seek possible Trump pardon following FBI raid DOJ to pause hiring of immigration judges due to budget constraints: report Huawei announces lawsuit against US government: reports The 2020 candidates who are defending Omar DOJ taps former Mueller prosecutor to run foreign lobbying unit Giuliani says lawyers have approached him seeking Trump’s pardon: NY Times Trump admin directed border agents to target Spanish speakers, Latin Americans: AP Trump calls Apple’s Tim Cook ‘Tim Apple’ during council meeting Warren defends Omar from threats of violence over comments on Israel Cohen promises to continue cooperating with Congress Trump admin identifies 471 parents deported without children during family separations Father of reporter killed on live TV slams YouTube, Google for bolstering conspiracy theories Trump admin tracked journalists covering migrant caravan: report GOP wants Trump to back off on emergency Charges dropped against police officers accused of raping teen under arrest House Intel obtains new info, documents from Cohen in 8-hour interview Dems under fire put brakes on Omar resolution Trump threatens to block networks from hosting debates after Dems reject Fox CNN reporter: Fox hosts, guests ‘demonize’ Democrats Homeless vet, woman plead guilty in GoFundMe scheme Obama: I based my presidency on ‘facts and reason and logic’ Overnight Health Care – Presented by Kidney Care Partners – FDA chief’s exit casts cloud over vaping crackdown | Agency approves ketamine-like drug for depression | Senators want probe into abuse of minors at HHS facilities Meghan McCain, Bobby from ‘Queer Eye’ get in heated exchange over Green New Deal Budowsky: The politics of Trump nightmares Researchers: Chinese influence operations seek to elevate China’s image, not sow discord Hillicon Valley: Dems renew fight over net neutrality | Zuckerberg vows more ‘privacy-focused’ Facebook | House Dems focus on diversity in Silicon Valley | FBI chief warns of new disinformation campaigns FDA chief’s resignation casts cloud over vaping crackdown Overnight Defense: McSally reveals she was raped by officer during Air Force service | Trump nixes public report on drone deaths | Senators say Saudi crown prince has ‘gone full gangster’ Hickenlooper: Federal government shouldn’t decide whether to legalize marijuana Next American president should have this important qualification Trump sent policy pitch from Mar-a-Lago member to VA secretary: report Kamala Harris: Attention surrounding Omar puts her at risk Virginia officials rule Trump golf club violated zoning laws Air Force says it’s ‘appalled and deeply sorry’ after GOP senator says she was raped while serving Alex Trebek announces he has pancreatic cancer McConnell maintains that Senate won’t take up election reform bill Trump admin to lift gray wolf endangered species protections Nielsen testifies: Five things you need to know Anti-choice movement is like reproductive coercion, but on a broader scale On The Money: Trade deficit rises to 10-year high under Trump | Dem says request for Trump’s tax returns could come within weeks | Trump raises pressure on GOP over border emergency vote Hip-hop stars urge Supreme Court to hear Pittsburgh rapper’s case GOP pollster says Republican campaigns will focus on ‘voter self-interest’ R. Kelly in custody over child support Dem to Trump official: ‘White babies would not be treated the way these babies of color are being treated’ Giuliani associates approached Cohen after FBI raid: report Progressive strategist warns Dems not to focus on attacking Trump in 2020 Sanders defends Omar: Can’t equate anti-Semitism with ‘legitimate criticism’ of Israel Dem rips Clapper: He ‘needs to stop making excuses for lying to the American people’ Senate confirms controversial Trump court pick who backed ObamaCare lawsuit Survey: Most political consultants say harassment common in campaign industry House Democrat accuses Nielsen of lying under oath to Congress Activist ‘firmly’ believes Trump will deliver for free speech on college campuses Bret Baier responds to DNC not airing debates on Fox: ‘Really a shame’ Flake, Kobach to take part in GOP debate about Trump CFPB confusing ‘freedom of choice’ with ‘freedom to be fleeced’ Sergeant indicted for allegedly planting BB gun on man run over by police Survey: Majority of political consultants expect campaign hacks in 2020 Alaskan becomes longest serving Republican in House history Huawei restrictions are warranted despite no clear ‘smoking gun’ Progressive strategist says Dem divisions won’t impact 2020 Colbert trolls Trump with ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired trailer: ‘Subpoenas are coming’ Pence uses NY Times, Washington Post headlines to defend Trump’s claim of border crisis Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office will no longer share information with ICE Huge deficit should turn ‘Tariff Man’ Trump into the ‘Free Trade Crusader’ State-run oil is a gift to Venezuela’s rulers, a curse to its people Alabama man sues abortion clinic on behalf of unborn fetus he claims was his GOP senator says she was raped by superior officer while serving in military The federal panel with surprising power Difficult post-ISIS challenges emerge for US, allies Trump blasts Democrats amid tensions over Omar Jay-Z’s team helps get case dismissed against 6th grader who refused to stand for Pledge of Allegiance: report Trump’s approval holds at 45 percent amid Cohen testimony, Dem probes Trump: ‘Very disappointed’ if North Korea rebuilding missile launch facility Why DNC barring Fox News from debates hurts party candidates Senate Dems call for hearing on universal background checks bill Second undocumented worker says he worked directly for Eric Trump: report House Judiciary Dem: Impeachment shouldn’t be a ‘fetish’ or a ‘taboo’ Lessons from war: Study butterflies, reject border walls Portman presses GM to make electric vehicles at Ohio plant scheduled to close Zuckerberg says Facebook will shift to privacy-oriented platform California racetrack suspends races indefinitely after 21 horses die within months Judge blocks Trump administration from adding citizenship question to 2020 census Support for Trump impeachment ticks up: poll Carbon dioxide didn’t create climate crisis, says leading skeptic FDA approves use of ketamine-like drug to treat depression Trump left Hanoi with no credible path forward Dem lawmaker introduces amendment to lower voting age to 16 in federal elections Taylor Swift reveals she carries ‘army grade’ gunshot bandages over ‘fear of violence’ Dem leader says party won’t be lectured on anti-Semitism by McConnell California member lambasts Nielsen over separations and asylum Cohen gave Intel panel docs showing edits to previous false statement to Congress: report Brennan says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if more Mueller indictments come on Friday Dems won’t let Fox News host primary debate Trump: The solitary executive Dean resigns over university’s decision to not allow on-campus Chick-fil-A Oversight panel probing voter hurdles in Georgia Dem frustrations over Omar boil over on both sides Gayle King on R. Kelly interview: ‘I thought I might get accidentally clobbered’ Trump nixes public report on drone-strike deaths Trump pick for Saudi ambassador defends US relationship with Riyadh Trump increases pressure on GOP over emergency border vote Miami reporter arrested in Venezuela Hoyer: Omar’s Israel comments not comparable to King’s white supremacy remarks What America’s Thinking: March 6, 2019 Be worried, very worried, about what just happened in India and Pakistan Maryland principal apologizes for saying N-word during Black History assembly Judge gets warning after telling jury God told him trafficking suspect was innocent Nielsen: Border agents ‘never purposefully put a child in a cage’ Florida lawmakers introduce bill to end daylight saving clock change No moonshot needed: A clean energy future is within our grasp The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Cohen back on the hot seat Tlaib to offer impeachment articles against Trump by end of month Milo Yiannopoulos barred from entering Australia: report CNN Democratic focus groups lauds Ocasio-Cortez: ‘She’s a badass’ Investigation and impeachment? ‘Not so fast,’ my friends Dems rally around new bill to restore net neutrality Gottlieb: Drug rebates not benefiting sicker patients GOP lawmaker compares illegal immigration to D-Day invasion Prosecutors drop charges against former Rep. Aaron Schock GOP lawmaker asks Cohen to reveal any ‘cooperation’ with Dems on congressional testimony Final guests announced for Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ tour McConnell: Democrats taking ‘abrupt left turn toward socialism’ Protester interrupts Nielsen hearing Taylor Swift says she wants to get more involved in politics Mario Batali gives up stake in all his restaurants President Trump should not underestimate Jerry Nadler Illinois police unveil ‘first steps’ making it harder for gun owners to keep firearms after licenses revoked Washington House passes bill banning personal, philosophical vaccine exemptions Dem strategist says Kim has ‘strategic advantage’ in denuclearization talks with Trump Feinstein, Grassley call for investigation into minor sexual abuse at HHS facilities Bolton threatens sanctions against foreign banks over ties to Maduro Dem lawmaker compares GOP to ‘religious cult’ Biden hires veteran Latino operative: report DHS chief: Deported adults given ‘multiple opportunities’ to leave with children Senate Dems to introduce resolution to create climate change panel Production to cease at Ohio GM plant operating for more than 50 years Judge demands Roger Stone comply with gag order FDA approves antidepressant nasal spray GOP senator suggests Trump may have paid hush money because he ‘loves his family’ Nielsen defends Trump’s border emergency declaration It’s not about collusion; it’s about obstruction … and impeachment North Carolina man arrested for putting white hoods on Confederate statue: report US Attorney’s Office in Miami recuses itself from Epstein case GOP strategist says Trump, Kim negotiations are preliminary Conservative activist Charlie Kirk supports President Trump’s call to force universities to allow speakers Panel: North Korea is back to work on key missile site after second summit Professor Caleb Rossiter discusses potential impacts of climate change Rep. Jamie Raskin compares President Trump to a mob boss Watch live: Nielsen testifies on border security Trade deficit rises to 10-year high under Trump China wants to replace US in Pacific Election reform package will help limit the dominance of big money in politics Musk-owned firm recommended to build Las Vegas transit system Tlaib tweets support for Omar after controversial comments: ‘Incredible courageous woman’ White supremacist propaganda incidents jumped 182 percent in 2018: study Former Dem leader: Focus on Ocasio-Cortez powered by media, Republicans House heads down wrong path to impeachment with investigations White House pressures Senate GOP to back Trump’s emergency declaration Black family leaves up racist graffiti sprawled on Colorado home to teach a lesson Prosecutors say Uber not criminally responsible in fatal self-driving car crash Thanks to President Trump, America will never be a socialist country Former Obama aide Mastromonaco bares nearly all of herself in new book House Foreign Affairs chairman says he won’t remove Omar from committee Ocasio-Cortez blasts Omar double standard: Some racism accepted as ‘realpolitik’ Departing FDA chief says youth vaping crackdown will continue Former Nissan chairman released on bail Dem councilwoman helps terminally ill brother with bucket list item: A call from Trump America failed in training Afghan security forces – Europe might do better Rising: March 6, 2019 Conservative group alleges PACs established by Ocasio-Cortez aide failed to disclose spending Top Miami Dem knocks delay in picking DNC convention site: ‘Everybody should have a concern’ GOP state lawmakers spark outrage by wearing pearls as gun violence victims testified Support for Israel in conflict with Palestinians lowest years: Gallup GOP wins special election in Kentucky, extending streak Congress can help solve the housing affordability crisis   Trump, GOP continue to undermine protections for people with pre-existing conditions Roger Ailes documentary ‘Divide and Conquer’ bombs on A&E Branding aid for Venezuela as a US coup is dead wrong Dallas gets approval to remove 123-year-old Confederate war memorial Majority of Floridians opposed to Trump reelection: poll Trump: ‘Weirdo’ Tom Steyer ‘all talk’ Hillary’s fabricated crisis in America The Hill’s Morning Report – Citing probes, Trump says 2020 race has begun Progressives come to Omar’s defense Dem campaign chief: Medicare for All price tag ‘a little scary’ 2020 Dems back legal marijuana in political sea change GOP hunts for unified strategy in emergency declaration fight Cohen returns for new closed-door hearing with House lawmakers Top-level turnover sparks questions about Chamber Dems put spotlight on diversity in tech ‘Fierce’ judge in Mueller cases tested by Stone