The Hill Articles: November 15, 2019

Bloomberg to spend $100M on anti-Trump ads in battleground states New witness claims firsthand account of Trump’s push for Ukraine probes At least 2 injured in shooting at New Jersey high school football game Giuliani associate said he was on a ‘secret mission’ for Trump: report Obama cautions 2020 hopefuls against going too far left Gates sentencing set for next month Suspected shooter in Saugus High School attack dies Pelosi: Trump tweets on Yovanovitch show his ‘insecurity as an imposter’ Was that record-setting Qantas flight good for the planet? Texas court grants indefinite stay on Rodney Reed execution Yovanovitch impeachment testimony gives burst of momentum to Democrats State Dept. official confirms Trump-Sondland conversation on Ukraine probes: report Trump grants pardons to two service members in war-crimes cases What are Democrats going to do once Donald Trump leaves office? Hillicon Valley: Twitter shares more details on political ad rules | Supreme Court takes up Google-Oracle fight | Pentagon chief defends Microsoft cloud contract Hill editor-in-chief: Buttigieg could benefit if impeachment reaches Senate Sanders vows to introduce Medicare for All in first week of presidency Five takeaways from ex-ambassador’s dramatic testimony Statue of George H.W. Bush’s service dog to be placed in his presidential library Trump to hold campaign rally in Florida later this month Overnight Health Care: Warren promises gradual move to ‘Medicare for All’ | Rivals dismiss Warren plan for first 100 days | White House unveils rules on disclosing hospital prices | Planned Parenthood wins case against anti-abortion group Pardoning war crimes dishonors the military Oklahoma judge reduces opioid verdict against Johnson & Johnson Patagonia can now spin new clothes out of rags Ex-Mass. officials say Patrick fired them for their efforts to get his brother-in-law on sex offender registry Bloomberg does not file to run in New Hampshire primary Family caregivers need support: Medicare should cover in-home care aides  Could solar panels help prevent California wildfires? House, Senate announce agreement on anti-robocall bill NBC signs Mueller ‘pit bull’ prosecutor Andrew Weissman as legal analyst Overnight Energy: House Science Committee hits EPA with subpoenas | California sues EPA over Trump revoking emissions waiver | Interior disbands board that floated privatization at national parks On The Money: Trump asks Supreme Court to block Dem subpoena for financial records | Kudlow ‘very optimistic’ for new NAFTA deal | House passes Ex-Im Bank bill opposed by Trump, McConnell Planned Parenthood awarded $2M in lawsuit against hidden camera activists One of America’s most polluted rivers has come a long way Overnight Defense: Ex-Ukraine ambassador offers dramatic day of testimony | Talks of ‘crisis’ at State Department | Trump tweets criticism of envoy during hearing | Dems warn against ‘witness intimidation’ | Trump defends his ‘freedom of speech’ Highly irregular: Rudy, the president, and a venture in Ukraine Brooklyn club puts creatives of color first Saagar Enjeti: Yang’s plan to regulate big tech misses the mark Baby fish are filling their tiny bellies with shards of plastic Krystal Ball accuses Democrats of having ‘zero moral authority’ amid impeachment inquiry Biden responds to North Korea: ‘I wear their insults as a badge of honor’ Texas parole board recommends delaying execution of Rodney Reed When first responders need help California sues EPA over Trump revoking emissions waiver George Conway and Trump Jr. trade personal insults during impeachment hearing Election 2020: Why I’m watching Amy and Andy Kids are learning about race. Just not from their parents. House committee hits EPA with subpoenas Audience applauds, GOP microphone turned off at end of Yovanovitch hearing Six memorable moments from Ex-Ukraine ambassador Yovanovitch’s public testimony MSNBC’s McCaskill: Trump used ‘his fat thumbs’ to try to intimidate Yovanovitch Yovanovitch: It’s been a ‘very, very difficult time’ Jane Fonda leads DC climate protest for sixth straight Friday Biden campaign slams Warren’s health care transition plan: It’s full of ‘flips and twists’ How China transformed U.S. recycling Texas state lawmaker faces felony charge after dropping cocaine-filled envelope at airport New York City win for ranked-choice voting highlights demand for democracy reform Trump defends Yovanovitch attack: ‘I have freedom of speech’ The biggest wildfires in California’s history have come in the last 20 years California governor sets special election to replace Katie Hill More than half of voters say championship teams shouldn’t be required to visit White House Ethics sends memo to lawmakers on SCIF etiquette US to refugees: Poor asylum seekers need not apply The antibiotic-resistant disease threat is growing Trump asks Supreme Court to block House Democrats’ subpoena for financial records Impeachment hearing breaks into laughter after Democrat contrasts it to Hallmark movie Buttigieg: Warren health care plan is a ‘my way or the highway’ approach California brewery faces backlash after creating ‘F— PG&E’ ale blasting company over wildfires Trump admin preparing to seize private land for border wall: report Supreme Court to take up Google-Oracle fight What America Thinking: November 15, 2019 Our country is already seeing the impact of climate change Democratic senators introduce bill to block funding for border wall live stream Trump: ‘Everybody knows who the whistleblower is’ Kudlow ‘very optimistic’ on USMCA prospects Yovanovitch says John Solomon’s columns were used to push false allegations Top House Democrats ask for review of DHS appointments Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Trump himself is clearly not satisfied with only one article of impeachment’ New Nike sneakers designed for ‘everyday heroes’ House Democrats object to giving Trump notice before seeking NY tax returns Federal prosecutors investigating Giuliani’s gas industry links in Ukraine: report Kudlow suggests ministers could sign China deal instead of Trump, Xi Twitter to restrict, but not outright ban, issue ads What college football can teach us about innovation Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court after stomach bug Pompeo: No US response ruled out in Hong Kong House Republican compares impeachment inquiry to ‘mad soap opera’ Katie Hill writes to former House colleagues about Calif. shooting: ‘Speak up for our community’ Why Ukrainian democracy matters GOP lawmaker blasts Democrats hypocrisy amid impeachment fallout Indiana Supreme Court suspends 3 judges over late-night brawl The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Former Ukraine envoy offers dramatic testimony Trump bemoans ‘double standard’ in Stone conviction Let’s stop pretending that we actually protect Turkey Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on health care prices House passes Ex-Im Bank reboot bill opposed by White House, McConnell Yovanovitch: ‘I do not understand Mr. Giuliani’s motives for attacking me’ Hillary Clinton weighs in on Trump tweets: Witness intimidation is a crime, ‘Full stop’ Warren promises gradual move toward ‘Medicare for All’ in first 100 days Countering malign Kremlin influence will be with us for decades Pelosi signs bill making animal cruelty a federal crime Jury finds Stone guilty of lying to Congress Chris Wallace on Yovanovitch testimony: ‘If you’re not moved, you don’t have a pulse’ Bret Baier says Trump tweet added an article of impeachment in real time You’re going to start seeing bionic eyes Democrats say Trump tweet is ‘witness intimidation,’ fuels impeachment push How to solve our $2.6 trillion food waste problem Why does Big Tech want in on financial services? Interior disbands advisory board that floated privatization at national parks Schiff suggests Trump tweets amount to witness intimidation Harris introduces bill to prevent California wildfires The Memo: Debate over style vs. substance shadows impeachment hearings Panel: Who asked for Deval Patrick in 2020 race Poll: Biden, Warren, Sanders lead Trump in Nevada SHOCK POLL: Bernie tops Dem field as Warren slides Journalist Aaron Maté: Why Democrats will regret lionizing the national security state on impeachment GOP Congressman: What I want to ask Hunter Biden The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief: Who’s winning with Latinos and why? Democrat unveils bill requiring banks to identify suspicious activity related to guns Saagar Enjeti: Breaking down Andrew Yang’s leadership on tech Krystal Ball: Dems lack of moral authority dooms impeachment inquiry Krystal and Saagar: Can Dems pull off another big red state victory USO highlights holiday campaign with DC show Erdoğan should receive the wrath of the US, not its embrace Nikki Haley: ‘We should always protect whistleblowers’ Yovanovitch responds to Trump tweets at hearing, says he’s trying to intimidate Apple launches health studies on mobility, menstruation and hearing Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democrats in Nevada North Carolina poised to pass new congressional maps Ensuring everyone pays their fair share Yovanovich: ‘Color drained from my face’ at mention in call record Trump criticizes Yovanovitch during her public testimony Esper: Pentagon contract fairly awarded to Microsoft over Amazon Three-quarters of countries will miss Paris climate targets Rising: November 15, 2019 The Hill’s Campaign Report: Late bids surprise 2020 Democratic field Putin says Trump visit for May 9 military parade would be ‘right step’ White House unveils rules requiring online disclosure of hospital prices Donald Trump’s 2020 election economic gamble Ousted ambassador describes State Department in ‘crisis’ in dramatic impeachment testimony Ohio lawmakers unveil bill that makes abortion murder READ: Ex-Ukraine ambassador’s opening statement in impeachment hearing Cooking up a solution to the dinner dilemma Pentagon’s Esper says it is crucial South Korea pays more for U.S. troops Federal court rules Trump EPA unlawfully excluded dangerous chemicals from review READ: Memo of Trump’s first call with Zelensky Bloomberg has 3% support in new poll, tied with Harris Trump rails against Pelosi minutes before second impeachment hearing starts White House releases rough transcript of early Trump-Ukraine call minutes before impeachment hearing Warren, Brown press IRS on study reviewing Free File program No credibility in this braying for Trump’s removal Trump to attend NATO leaders meeting ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions contestants fail to name Michael Avenatti in clue Watch live: House holds second day of public impeachment hearings Ethics panel extends probe into Tlaib Republicans can’t exploit the left’s climate extremism without a better idea French police launch fresh appeal for victims, witnesses in Epstein investigation North Korea calls Biden ‘a rabid dog’ that needs to be put down Ken Cuccinelli: We need to tighten up loopholes in our asylum laws Booker, Sanders propose new federal agency to control drug prices Haley: Giuliani should’ve been named ‘special envoy’ to Ukraine White House economic adviser: US, China ‘getting close’ on trade agreement Live coverage: Ex-Ukraine ambassador testifies in public impeachment hearing Enhanced interrogation — better known as torture — took America to the dark side The Hill’s Morning Report — Public impeachment drama resumes today GOP eager for report on alleged FBI surveillance abuse Buttigieg surges ahead of Iowa caucuses Biden leads among Latino Democrats in Texas, California