The Hill Articles: May 2, 2019

Kushner calls Middle East peace plan a ‘good starting point’ Florida bill banning sanctuary cities heads to governor’s desk Embattled Dem Alabama lawmaker makes more controversial remarks Pelosi to give commencement address at San Francisco State Hillary Clinton shares snap with comedian Pete Davidson Harris fundraises off Trump calling her ‘nasty’ Gabby Giffords meets with 2020 contenders Immigrant rights groups file legal challenge to Trump asylum policy ‘Honor Flight’ on its way to Washington lands safely after being struck by lightning American Indian tribe bans GOP governor from reservation over opposition to Keystone protestors Colorado lawmakers send automatic voter registration bill to governor’s desk Saudi Arabia temporarily releases some detained women’s rights activists Cruz calls Bennet presidential bid ‘a Seinfeld campaign’ as it’s ‘about nothing’ Overnight Health Care: Trump creates new religious protections for health workers | Dems turn black maternal deaths into powerful 2020 issue | CBO estimates 7M more uninsured by ObamaCare mandate repeal Afghan attack pilot training program ends after airmen kept going AWOL in US Three tons of garbage removed from Mount Everest Overnight Defense: Pentagon plans to make sexual harassment a crime | Military sexual assaults up 38 percent | Senate fails to override Trump’s Yemen veto House Dems in direct talks with Mueller about his testimony: reports Man who plotted NYC bombing to be released from prison NRA ad agency says gun group’s CEO charged $240K for travel expenses California Senate passes bill that would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases tax returns Democrats blast return of ‘no-match’ letters Trump indicates he will block McGahn testimony Ukrainian Embassy confirms DNC contractor solicited Trump dirt in 2016 Hillicon Valley: Trump signs cybersecurity executive order | Facebook bans ‘dangerous’ figures | Dems slam tech’s response to extremist content | Trump meets Foxconn CEO over Wisconsin factory plans On The Money: Moore withdraws from Fed consideration | Decries ‘unrelenting attacks’ | GOP senator tells White House to ‘do some research’ before next pick Lawmakers renew push to create American Latino Smithsonian museum Natural disasters could be far less damaging with better building codes CBS denies report that Gayle King pushed Norah O’Donnell out at ‘This Morning’ CDC finds 20 injuries for every 100,000 electric scooter trips Trump’s pick for UN envoy sent to Senate for confirmation Overnight Energy — Presented by Job Creators Network — House votes to block Trump from exiting Paris deal | Trump rolling back Obama drilling safety rules | Dems grill Interior lawyer alongside nominee who would investigate him Veterans’ suicides are an epidemic Image of Italian politician photobombed by two young women kissing goes viral Dems go after Barr’s head CBO: 7 million more uninsured after ObamaCare mandate repeal Top Republicans break with Trump on public-private for infrastructure Moore after withdrawing from Fed: ‘I’m bummed out, frankly’ SpaceX confirms crew capsule destroyed in ground test Twitter launches #HerStory video series highlighting female journalists Dems slam ‘vague explanations’ by tech firms on extremist content Employers and contractors enjoy a harmonious relationship Timeline: Barr, Mueller and the Trump probe Melania Trump to mark one year of ‘Be Best’ next week Federal court rules California decision on independent contractors applies retroactively Lawmakers offer bill to undo tax hike on Gold Star families NJ arbitrator rules against firing teacher who impregnated 16-year-old when he was a priest Pollster says more Americans associate Islam with violence in election years America needs a surge force to address the immigration crisis Oreo-maker considers CBD-infused products Trump meets Foxconn CEO over plans for Wisconsin factory GOP senator to White House on Fed pick: ‘Please do some research’ Poll: 69 percent of Americans say prisoners shouldn’t be allowed to vote Baltimore mayor resigns amid scandal NYPD: Hate crimes up 67 percent for the first quarter of 2019 So much for the CEO president Moore will not return to CNN after withdrawing from Fed consideration Drug execs found guilty in opioid bribery case Klobuchar asks Mueller whether he reviewed Trump’s taxes San Diego synagogue received federal security grant before attack: report New York City officially names real intersection ‘Sesame Street’ CBO projects deficits will add up to $12.7 trillion through 2029 Kellyanne Conway knocks Biden: ‘Big lie’ saying he asked Obama not to endorse West Virginia University student arrested for allegedly threatening to go on a shooting spree ‘Never again,’ again — a battle cry against anti-Semitism Poway synagogue heroes speak during White House National Day of Prayer service McCarthy says Nadler lied, not Barr Poll: Americans overwhelmingly reject lowering voting age to 16 Norwegians weighing options for whale allegedly used as Russian spy: report Pollster says Jewish, Muslim Americans have positive views of each other Making a commitment to media freedom Warren unveils plan to restructure Puerto Rico debt Facebook bans Milo Yiannopoulos, Alex Jones, other ‘dangerous’ figures House bill seeks to bolster security for synagogues, mosques in wake of attacks Pollster says belief that felons should vote in prison won’t hurt Sanders Despite Trump’s needling, the Fed stands its ground Senate fails to override Trump’s Yemen veto READ: White House letter to Barr about Mueller report Dems grill top Interior lawyer alongside nominee who will investigate him Bill and Chelsea Clinton announce podcast launch for summer Climate change could destroy our food supply Stephen Moore ends bid for Fed over ‘unrelenting attacks on my character’ White House complained about Mueller report to Barr Three missing, one dead after raft carrying migrants overturns Trump administration eases Obama-era offshore drilling safety rules Pentagon plans to make sexual harassment a crime Trump signs executive order aimed at improving federal cybersecurity workforce Gillibrand tears into Army nominee over military sexual assault: ‘You’re failing us’ FBI sent undercover investigator to meet with Papadopoulos in 2016: report Burger King rolls out ‘Real Meals’ for Mental Health Awareness Month Holocaust education needs an overhaul Survey: Nearly half of college students report food insecurity in the past month Cummings: White House blocked ex-official from talking about Kushner, Ivanka clearances Lymphedema Treatment Act would provide a commonsense solution to a fixable problem Connecticut lawmaker says her children were targets of online threats from anti-vaxxer Virginia Democrat says Buttigieg could help party win back Midwest in 2020 Fox News to host town hall with Gillibrand in June A tax increase is simply not the answer to fund Social Security What America’s Thinking: May 2, 2019 The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems fight with Barr escalates Schumer: If Barr thinks Trump can end probes he doesn’t deserve to be AG Poll: Most say major changes are needed in US government Teacher may face criminal charges for kicking 5-year-old student lying on floor Cardi B doesn’t want to take on ‘big responsibility’ of running for office Trump says Moore withdraws from Fed consideration Agriculture faces a scientific innovation drought Trump says he’s gotten through ‘witch hunts’ by ‘thinking about God’ McConnell: Senate won’t take up bill preventing US withdrawal from Paris deal Asylum officers say they’re being overruled on danger of sending migrants to Mexico: Report House Democrat mocks Barr by bringing chicken to hearing House votes to block Trump from exiting Paris climate accord Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers Olympic runner Caster Semenya loses appeal to controversial rule Americans have moved on from Mueller report, says conservative analyst Panelists react to Barr testimony Justice Department slams Pelosi for ‘baseless attack’ against Barr Biden can’t outrun the progressive beast that will devour him Attorney Thomas Berry expands on questions over HHS rulings Dem Rep Don Beyer discusses Buttigieg endorsement GOP lawmakers rail on Barr backlash Giuliani calls for investigation into Biden over alleged conflict of interest Buck Sexton: ‘Mueller whining’ Chasten Buttigieg opens up about struggles he faced with sexuality Uber drivers to strike ahead of IPO Biden’s role in Anita Hill hearings defended by witness not allowed to testify Mueller’s facts vs Trump’s spin NY Times editor recuses from 2020 coverage after his brother joins the race Dem lawmaker: Barr ‘twisted himself into a pretzel’ trying to defend Trump Pelosi: Barr committed a crime by lying to lawmakers Stephen Moore on his Fed nomination: ‘Full speed ahead’ Attorney says he hopes study on constitutionality of HHS rulings results in political accountability Ex-White House official says he has no regrets over handling of security clearances: report Attorney: HHS rulings show how Congress, courts allow executive branch to skirt constitutional procedure Warren Buffett brings the spotlight to a critical oil battle Kamala Harris responds to Trump calling her ‘nasty’ Rep. Swalwell: Ellen Tauscher’s wisdom, guidance and friendship will be greatly missed DC mayor introducing bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales Buttigieg lands ‘First Family’ cover on Time magazine Foreign governments rented condos in Trump World Tower without approval from Congress: report Trump to honor Tiger Woods with Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday The reappearance of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi CNN, Fox, MSNBC air split-screens of Nadler and empty chair for Barr Google to allow automatic deletion of location, web history Israeli roads come to a standstill as air siren honors Holocaust Remembrance Day CDC: Herd immunity helps to protect the entire community Sarah Sanders slams Nadler after Barr a no-show at hearing Pentagon: US military operations killed 120 civilians last year Omar: US policy ‘helped lead the devastation in Venezuela’ Democrats blast Barr for missing hearing Why presidential stonewalling of oversight is threat to democracy New York City becomes first major city to make phone calls from jail free Mueller report hits No. 1 on New York Times best-seller list Senate Dem: Barr’s credibility was ‘shredded’ Buttigieg campaign has no digital department Trump must rely on human rights issue against North Korea Ocasio-Cortez joins calls for Barr to resign Justice Department offers first arguments to strike down ObamaCare House Judiciary Committee leaves empty chair for Barr after he refuses to testify A federal abortion law might be needed Rising: May 2, 2019 Clinton jokes: ‘China if you’re listening, why don’t you get Trump’s tax returns?’ Watch live: Trump attends National Day of Prayer event California high speed rail project cost grows to $79 billion Military sexual assaults rise nearly 38 percent in Pentagon survey Any infrastructure program will be swallowed by the swamp Colbert tears into Barr: ‘Your four-page summary was a steaming pile of snit’ Bennet enters 2020 race Leader McConnell, let us vote Pence: Omar choosing ‘socialism over freedom’ with Venezuela comments Full-day, school-year programs should be the default for Head Start Alyssa Milano touts Biden’s support for ERA Putin signs controversial internet law Assange fighting extradition to US Trump approval on economy at new high: CNN poll Climate change deadline is the wrong 2020 litmus test The Hill’s Morning Report – Barr stiff-arms House following Senate grilling Dems turn black maternal deaths into powerful 2020 issue Lawmakers pressed to fix tax law glitch Dems hammer Barr on Mueller Dems hope attacks will sideline William Barr Trump gets powerful new rival in Letitia James