The Hill Articles: May 29, 2019

Boeing CEO: I’d put my family on 737 Max ‘without hesitation’ Trump: ‘I was not informed about’ reported request to move USS John McCain Meghan McCain: Trump is a ‘child’ who will always be ‘deeply threatened’ by my dad Trump accuses Democrats of crime amid rising calls for impeachment New study attributes thousands of puffin deaths to climate change Colorado governor signs law legalizing marijuana social use areas California lawmakers vote to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants DOJ, special counsel say there is ‘no conflict’ on Mueller, Barr statements about obstruction inquiry White House asked for USS John McCain to be ‘out of sight’ during Trump’s visit to Japan: WSJ New York school district to become first in US to use facial recognition technology Swalwell says he’s told colleagues to ‘prepare for impeachment’ Overnight Health Care: Missouri governor steps up threats to Planned Parenthood | Louisiana passes ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban | Trump official who oversaw refugee children to leave post | Durbin urges FDA crackdown on e-cigs Ohio public library cancels ‘Drag 101’ class after receiving ‘veiled threats’ DOJ watchdog accuses ex-FBI official of leaking ‘sensitive’ information, accepting gift from media Did Brits warn about Steele’s credibility, before Mueller’s probe? Congress has evidence Gucci advocates for women’s rights to abortion on the runway Louisiana lawmakers pass ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban with no rape or incest exception There’s a war on clean air and our children will suffer the consequences Colorado city to become one of the first in US to run completely on renewable energy New York AG indicts World Trade Center official, contractors in ‘pay-to-play’ scheme Paralyzed high school student walks across graduation stage to receive diploma Trudeau vows to confront Pence over ‘backsliding’ women’s rights during meeting Overnight Defense: Pentagon intel chief believes Russia cheating on nuke treaty | Shanahan breaks with Trump over North Korean missile tests | Top general explains Iranian threats Israel votes to dissolve parliament, heads to new elections Democrats should not jeopardize 2020 victory with impeachment De Niro pens open letter to Mueller: ‘The country needs to hear your voice’ Overnight Energy: Lawmaker warns White House not to influence science in climate report | Trump appeals Arctic drilling decision | Officials promote natural gas exports as ‘freedom gas’ Hillary Clinton: Trump administration ‘too often’ tears down civil rights Hillicon Valley: Pelosi blasts Facebook for not taking down doctored video | Democrats push election security after Mueller warning | Critics dismiss FCC report on broadband access | Uber to ban passengers with low ratings On The Money: US banks see profits rise | Pelosi ‘optimistic’ on infrastructure deal with Trump | Former Black Caucus staffers flex clout on K Street Durbin urges acting FDA chief to crack down on e-cigarettes Pelosi says she’s ‘optimistic’ on infrastructure deal with Trump The antidote to information overload? Information Lawmaker criticizes White House over plans to influence science in national climate report Twitter researching how to deal with white supremacists on the platform: report Trump calls Ohio governor to offer support after tornadoes White House withdraws proposed expanded criminal background checks requirement: report Ocasio-Cortez compares climate scientists to viral clip of Ohio weatherman Texas teacher on leave after tweeting anti-immigrant messages to Trump Schiff: Mueller can answer ‘a great many questions’ beyond his report Mexico, Anti-Defamation League team up to fight anti-immigrant hate crimes Mueller speaks: Five takeaways Officials propose changing who is allowed to climb Everest after recent deaths Former GOP Rep. Rohrabacher joins board of cannabis company Watchdog group requests ethics probe for head of EPA’s air office Size matters: The case for small government Fox News’s Shep Smith: Mueller statement ‘directly contradicted’ Trump administration Pelosi: It ‘breaks my heart’ to be introduced as highest-ranking woman Ex-Tehran mayor confesses to killing his wife Biden campaign: Impeachment ‘may be unavoidable’ now Hoyer calls for Mueller to testify The narratives of the Democratic presidential candidates Pelosi blasts Facebook, ties refusal to take down video to Russian meddling Fox News legal analyst: Mueller basically said Trump would have been indicted if not president NRA’s longtime ad agency cuts ties with group Mueller puts ball in Democrats’ court Trade war could make our lead in natural gas evaporate Jenna Bush Hager says ex-president father broke her Nirvana CD GOP candidate who drove ‘deportation bus’ sentenced for fraud charges WWII spy honored with Congressional Gold Medal at 98 MSNBC’s Chris Matthews: ‘Now or never’ for Pelosi to pursue impeachment Gillibrand calls for impeachment hearings on Trump Steve King says assuming all cultures are equal is ‘devaluing’ the Founding Fathers Missouri governor threatens state’s only abortion provider, says it broke laws Uber to ban passengers with low ratings from using app Israeli-Palestinian conflict can end with the New State Solution Bank profits rise 8.7 percent in first quarter of 2019 Trump energy officials label natural gas ‘freedom gas’ Family of man who died in jail run by Sheriff David Clarke reaches nearly $7 million settlement Satanic Temple cites religious beliefs as immunity from Supreme Court abortion ruling on fetal remains Reboot of ‘Blue’s Clues’ to star Filipino American host Roy Moore: ‘Everybody knows I can win’ Maine lawmakers pass bill allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives Defense intel head: Russia ‘probably’ violating nuclear test ban treaty Former Roger Stone aide agrees to testify after fighting subpoena: Report Ken Cuccinelli neither deserving nor qualified to play any role in immigration policy White House: Amash ‘not worth the time’ Buttigieg on Mueller: This is as close to an impeachment referral as it gets Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked offshore Arctic drilling Trump job approval stands at 44 percent in poll Nadler on possible Mueller subpoena: He ‘told us a lot of what we need to hear’ GOP pollster says Trump immigration plan is campaign proposal for independents EU elections portend a full-blown European crisis Ocasio-Cortez responds to Mueller statement: Mueller is playing ‘a game of Taboo’ with Congress Pope Francis says he would tell Trump that family separations go ‘against natural law’ Chris Christie: Mueller ‘contradicts’ Barr’s summary of his findings Pelosi reacts to Mueller: No one above the law Critics dismiss new FCC report showing increased broadband access Dershowitz: Shame on Robert Mueller for exceeding his role GOP pollster predicts Trump’s approval rating will not significantly move in near future Democratic strategist says McConnell’s comments on Supreme Court vacancy are ‘a blessing’ Maine officially bans gay conversion therapy Buttigieg congratulates Lindsey Graham challenger on campaign launch UK watchdog launches probe into allegations of anti-Semitism by Labour Party Democrats push election security legislation after Mueller warning Finding the building blocks of life a billion miles beyond Pluto Man lights himself on fire near White House Scarborough trolls Trump with new Twitter bio after Mueller remarks Philippine lawmakers pass bill requiring students to plant 10 trees before they can graduate Memorial Day ‘busiest recent day’ for Border Patrol apprehensions in El Paso 2020 Democrat Delaney asks DNC to explain new debate threshold Trump campaign manager calls Amash ‘Phony,’ ‘Grandstanding Swamp Creature’ Lawmakers raise security concerns about China building NYC subway cars Why intelligence officials need to brief Congress on Iranian threats Advocate says Indiana abortion law heightens importance of getting more women elected to state legislatures What America’s Thinking: May 29, 2019 2020 Democrats ramp up calls for Trump impeachment Graham after Mueller press briefing: ‘For me, the case is over’ GOP rep Gianforte considering run for Montana governor: Report The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Mueller breaks silence in surprise statement Giuliani slams Mueller statement Kellyanne Conway: ‘Amash can do what he wants’ Buck Sexton: ‘media darling’ Beto stumbling in polls ICE seeking to implement DNA testing at seven border locations Top general: Recent Iran threats were different because they were ‘more of a campaign’ Roy Moore expect to make another Senate bid Panelists debate Graham’s 2020 reelection bid Public health advocate Dinesh Thakur details dangers of generic drugs Poll: Warren leads among liberal voters Activist Igor Volsky breaks down 2020 Democratic gun control platforms Fox anchor: Mueller nowhere near as ‘clear-cut’ as Barr on obstruction, collusion Advocate Toni Van Pelt slams Supreme Court upholding Indiana law on fetal remains Trump’s Hollywood critics respond to Mueller statement: Congress do your job Travelers left nearly $1 million at TSA security points last year The wrong way to make policy about heritable genome modification Booker calls for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings Mueller: ‘There were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election’ Nadler says Mueller showed Trump ‘lies,’ vows Congress will act Democratic strategist says Lindsey Graham’s challenger will bring ‘political earthquake’ Trump after Mueller speaks: ‘Nothing changes’ and ‘case is closed’ Read: Robert Mueller’s first public remarks in two years Amash: ‘The ball is in our court, Congress’ Results of the EU Parliament elections are actually encouraging Fortune magazine to add digital paywall NYT’s Haberman says it’s unfortunate criticism has become ‘extremely personal’ Connecticut House passes bill mandating education of human-induced climate change Internet service providers spent over $80 million on lobbying in 2018 Mueller says he does not want to testify before Congress Mueller: Charging president with a crime was ‘not an option we could consider’ Ignorance, cultural misunderstanding and the vicious cycles of the Native American experience Shanahan breaks with Trump on North Korea missile tests Government surveillance of social media related to immigration more extensive than you realize Progressive activist: NRA doesn’t represent all gun owners Health advocate says FDA must walk a ‘fine line’ to ensure affordable drugs are safe Younger generations outvoted boomers for first time in midterms US reportedly sending ISIS fighters captured in Syria to Iraq Joe Biden accuser to launch her own talk show Trump appointee who oversaw refugee children office to leave administration China’s weapon of mass surveillance is a human rights abuse Public health activist calls for country-of-origin labels on prescription drugs Silicon Valley lawmaker calls on Facebook to remove doctored Pelosi video Kellyanne Conway dismisses Hatch Act violation: ‘Let me know when the jail sentence starts’ Watch live: Mueller makes first public statement on Russia investigation Ex-SC Democratic chairman launches Senate bid against Lindsey Graham Navy SEAL considered for pardon by Trump wants case dismissed, citing withheld evidence The joke is on us with climate policy Meet the CBS morning host ready to conquer new heights Trump declares disaster in Kansas after massive tornado Pompeo labels Huawei an ‘instrument of Chinese government’ Dallas mayor backs Joe Biden for 2020 over two Texan candidates Ex-AG Lynch joins New York law firm ‘Egg boy’ donates more than $99K to mosque shooting victims 2020 hopeful Delaney announces $2T plan to address infrastructure crisis Mueller to make first public statement on Russia investigation Planned Parenthood CEO: Missouri is trying to ‘weaponize’ abortion regulations Russia hacked us: We made it far too easy — and still do Connecticut governor signs bill to gradually raise minimum wage to $15 Poll: Biden has 18-point lead on Democratic field, Sanders only other contender in double digits Fox News’s ‘Greg Gutfeld Show’ draws more viewers than weeknight hosts Seth Meyers, James Corden UK prime minister candidate Boris Johnson to face charges he lied to public during Brexit Democrats blast McConnell for saying Republicans would fill a 2020 Supreme Court vacancy Mike Gravel: ‘Joe Biden’s creepiness around young girls not something to be dismissed’ Anti-corruption group hits Congress for ignoring K Street, Capitol Hill ‘revolving door’ The case for a Fed rate cut Rising: May 29, 2019 Alex Trebek reveals cancer is ‘near remission’ White campground manager fired after pulling gun on black couple having picnic Has Congress lost the ability or the will to pass a unanimous bipartisan small business bill? Trump campaign eyeing effort to boost support from African Americans, Hispanics, suburban women: report 96 percent of America’s parks are plagued by air pollution George Conway: ‘Muzzle’ Trump if he wants to successfully woo minority, female votes NBC News launches streaming service O’Rourke immigration plan would create pathway to citizenship for 11 million people Beto O’Rourke on border walls: ‘I would leave it up to local communities’ Ethanol mandate makes life difficult for small refiners Trump: ‘Roy Moore cannot win’ Alabama Senate seat Bolton: Mines ‘almost certainly from Iran’ damaged oil tankers Maxine Waters: Trump should resign and ‘free us’ from impeachment proceedings Trump used Air Force One for political trips after criticizing Obama for it: report Congress makes headway to improve mental health care for veterans — but is not done The Hill’s Morning Report – Joe Biden’s big advantage 2020 Democrats look to retool campaigns as Biden lead widens The Memo: Huge Democratic field boosts Biden Democrats worry Bernie Sanders could play spoiler Furious lawmakers aim to block Trump’s Saudi arms sales One year later, EU privacy law faces tough questions Former Congressional Black Caucus staffers flex clout on K Street DNC raising criteria for participation in third presidential debate, announces host networks