The Hill Articles: November 26, 2019

Trump at rally vows to supporters no name change for ‘Thanksgiving’ Utah governor proposes rule to ban conversion therapy for minors Sanders, Buttigieg surge in New Hampshire as Biden, Warren slip: poll Trump says he will designate Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations State Dept. official describes frantic effort to save recalled Ukraine ambassador Trump denies sending Giuliani to Ukraine on his behalf Ex-DNC employee’s lawyer defends Nunes parody accounts: Cows can’t ‘operate a Twitter account’ Two budget staffers resigned after voicing concerns about halted Ukraine aid, official says Trump says he stood up to the ‘deep state’ by intervening in war crime cases Trump crowd chants ‘bulls—‘ after he says polls show impeachment backfiring for Democrats On The Money: Dems say Ukraine aid documents from OMB show ‘pattern of abuse’ | Blue states file appeal over GOP tax law deduction cap | Dems sue Barr, Ross over census documents Judge halts Trump immigrant insurance mandate Trump was briefed on whistleblower complaint before releasing Ukraine aid: report Overnight Defense: Senators challenge Trump on military pardons | State Department to investigate if US weapons ended up in wrong hands in Yemen | Dems release final impeachment transcripts Women donate to female candidates. But not always. Pompeo suggests US has ‘duty’ to investigate debunked theory on Ukraine election interference Florida officials investigating Craigslist ad selling newborn baby Buttigieg calls The Root writer whose column on his past comments on minorities and education went viral Saagar Enjeti laments use of identity politics in 2020 Democratic race Watch Live: Trump holds ‘homecoming’ rally in Florida Hillicon Valley: Senate Dems unveil privacy bill | Trump campaign, RNC rip Google political ad policy | Activists form national coalition to take on Amazon | Commerce issues rule to secure communications supply chain Weld: Trump using border wall as a ‘scare tactic’ Mass mobilization could tip the scales on impeachment DCCC releases ads hitting Nunes over alleged meeting with former Ukrainian official Google’s Stadia wants women to play too White House lockdown may have been caused by a ‘flock of birds’ Overnight Health Care: Supreme Court sets date for Louisiana abortion case | Border Patrol ignored calls to vaccinate migrants against flu | DC sues Juul Do not pass the salt, please: A healthy Thanksgiving reminder READ: Testimony from State Department official Philip Reeker National Popular Vote would propel presidential candidates to small state rural America Ex-Watergate prosecutor says Trump’s actions are ‘far worse’ than Nixon’s Trump challenger Bill Weld: ‘If I win the New Hampshire primary, all bets are off’ READ: Transcript of testimony from White House official Mark Sandy Commerce Department issues proposed rule to secure communications supply chain House Democrats release final transcripts from impeachment depositions Lawmakers visit African migrants at US-Mexico border Why America needed Donald Trump CDC identifies additional 27 people with illnesses linked to romaine lettuce Senators challenge Trump on military pardons A new virtual reality experience immerses you in a climate change future Overnight Energy: Relocated BLM staff face salary cuts | UN report calls for drastic action on climate change | California asks EPA to reconsider emissions rule Preventative measures are needed in child welfare policy, data shows Officials in Malta resign amid investigation into journalist’s killing Ex-Clinton strategist met with Trump to talk impeachment Deval Patrick beefs up campaign staff Buttigieg surges to second place behind Biden as Warren sinks: poll Senate roundtable showcases importance and needs of women entrepreneurs Activists form national coalition to take on Amazon Bloomberg ties with Harris, Klobuchar in new national poll DNC official asks Fox News anchor why Tucker Carlson is allowed on air Bolton: US national security priorities ‘under attack from within’ Internal government watchdog says it can’t confirm family separation numbers: report Trump cracks impeachment jokes during turkey pardon, says Bread and Butter were subpoenaed Cruz bashes Sanders’s call to stop MLB’s plan to cut some minor league teams Democrats: The ‘Do Quite a Lot’ Party Disney star: We are not chewed gum Kamala Harris makes mental health a priority CBP head flouted ethics rules while working at FBI: report State Department looking into reports US weapons ended up in wrong hands in Yemen What happened after a team of prisoners beat Harvard in a debate SpaceX’s Starship provides an opportunity for NASA’s Artemis program Education Dept. orders UNC to adjust policies after anti-Semitism complaint Nancy Grace to join Fox Nation streaming service: AP Krystal Ball analyzes why some 2020 Democrats don’t advocate for reforming party’s foreign policy approach House Democrat walks back remark favoring censure over impeachment New poll reveals Americans demand a pivot to restraint Wisconsin school launches investigation after student reportedly wears blackface to basketball game More Americans are dying young Trump campaign, RNC blast Google political ads policy as ‘voter suppression’ District of Columbia sues Juul over alleged underage marketing Kaine threatens Senate intervention if no briefing given on Saudi Arabia troop increase Our political parties are wrecking our democracy — here’s what we can do about it House Judiciary impeachment hearing to feature constitutional lawyers House Judiciary Committee to hold first impeachment hearing Dec. 4 Five killed in Baghdad explosions: report US midlife mortality is increasing across racial lines Democrats vow court victories won’t slow impeachment timeline Facebook bid against Google in attempt to acquire Fitbit: report Democratic, Latino groups challenge Arizona absentee ballot deadline SCOTUS considers gutting ability of lawyers to help vulnerable migrants Supreme Court sets date for Louisiana abortion case Democrats say Ukraine aid documents from OMB show ‘pattern of abuse’ Harris on the African American vote: I ‘have to earn the support’ Trump, Kemp hold tense meeting on Georgia Senate pick: report Pennsylvania enacts law ending time limits for criminal charges in child sex abuse cases Washington and Lee University students want portraits of school’s namesakes removed from diplomas McDonald’s pays $26 million to settle lawsuit over wages Amazon gives $20M to affordable housing efforts around its new HQ2 Blue states appeal ruling in lawsuit over GOP tax law deduction cap Poll: 40 percent of voters say impeachment inquiry is moving too slow Europe’s labeling of Israeli products recalls Third Reich’s boycott of Jews What America’s Thinking: November 26, 2019 Border Patrol ignored recommendation to vaccinate migrants against the flu De Blasio: ‘I have spent literally six years undoing what Michael Bloomberg did’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump says he is fighting testimony to protect presidency Melania Trump booed at opioids event Papa John’s founder warns of ‘day of reckoning’ over his ouster from company Robert Redford: Trump is running ‘dictator-like’ administration Obama privately said he would speak up to stop Sanders: report Biden reverses, says marijuana isn’t a gateway drug Watch live: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkey ‘Presidents are not kings’ — but neither is Congress above the law Pompeo: 20K messages received from Iranian protesters Lobbying World Wells Fargo incubator grows solutions to tough energy and food problems Climate change protesters storm field at Ivy League football game It’s the aggressive progressives vs. the pragmatic moderates Trump says he would ‘love to’ have officials testify but is ‘fighting for future presidents’ Relocated BLM staff face salary cuts Poll: Biden holds 9-point lead over Sanders nationally Giuliani lobbied DOJ on behalf of wealthy Venezuelan who hosted him during Ukraine meeting: report Panel: Is Biden Bernie’s best surrogate? Did MSNBC lie about Andrew Yang apology? Three Baltimore men exonerated after serving 36 years in murder case Panel: Two new polls show Bernie surge is real Dr. Jessica Milli: How increasing STEM education for women at a younger age can help close the gender gap in the field Zaid Jilani: Why corporatists have protected Michael Bloomberg, Obama’s disdain for Bernie Sanders Michael Tracey: MSNBC makes Tulsi Gabbard a villain, Dems Mueller obsession Texas GOP rep predicts heavy Democratic presence in state ahead of 2020 Democrats sue Barr, Ross for not complying with census subpoenas LEAKED CABLES: How the Iraq War empowered Iran WeWork founder worked on Kushner’s Mideast peace plan: report Saagar Enjeti: NYT accidentally reveals bankruptcy of identity politics in 2020 Krystal Ball: Establishment Dems push regime change for all who want it Saagar and Krystal: Impeachment developments, corporate Dems throw workers under the bus in VA Family caregivers are financially penalized for providing care Progressive journalist: MSNBC doesn’t try to hide ‘contempt’ towards Gabbard Ex-Bolton aide to press ahead with subpoena lawsuit, says McGahn ruling not relevant At least 14 dead after 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania De Niro: Life for Americans during the Trump presidency is like ‘living in an abusive household’ Former Greek Orthodox Church official charged with embezzling funds China is the United States’s North Korea problem Rising: November 26, 2019 New poll finds four-way race in New Hampshire US restarts large-scale military campaign against ISIS Warren, Brown call for greater enforcement of fair lending laws after Goldman gender discrimination allegations UN’s cybercrime ‘law’ helps dictators and criminals, not their victims Deval Patrick denies his campaign is a critique of Warren Should cell phones be banned from American classrooms? Key Senate Democrats unveil sweeping online privacy bill A new wildfire threatens homes in Southern California UN report: Unprecedented measures needed to avoid worst effects of climate change White House, Capitol buildings briefly placed on lockdown Trump’s Navy SEAL decision is within his rights — but it could still go wrong Independent support for impeachment inquiry rises following public hearings: poll Fort Worth teacher fired after tweets asking Trump to crack down on ‘illegal students’ wins appeal to get job back Connecticut man ordered to remove Confederate flag due to ‘campaign of racially based animus’ Trump administration to appeal ruling over former WH counsel McGahn testimony Julian Castro should stay in 2020 Democratic race Speier to call on IG investigation into Navy chief’s firing Corporation that holds migrant children backs out of plans to hold holiday party at Trump golf club Scientists: Carbon dioxide in Earth atmosphere is at an all-time high Giving light to the insulin crisis Wisconsin governor signs bill to allow kids to sell lemonade, Kool-Aid Majority says Trump improperly used his office to gain political advantage: poll Buttigieg picks up third congressional endorsement from New York lawmaker North Carolina man pleads guilty to making false bomb threats to schools Survey: More than $180K needed annually to live ‘happy’ in DC Rudy Giuliani’s reputation will never recover from the impeachment hearings Tucker Carlson: Obama has not backed Biden because Michelle Obama could run Trump donates third-quarter salary to fight opioid crisis Poll: Half say Trump should be impeached and removed; unchanged since before public hearings Giuliani associate Lev Parnes to plead the Fifth on campaign donations DeVos should be applauded, not demonized, for her work in education The Hill’s Morning Report — Dems and Trump score separate court wins Republicans preview impeachment defense strategy GOP braces for Democratic spending onslaught in battle for Senate UN warns that sharp emissions cuts are needed immediately