The Hill Articles: November 4, 2019

Castro campaign laying off staff in two states: report Petition to recall Alaska’s governor rejected Hillary Clinton urges Democrats to pick a candidate who can win the Electoral College NYPD commissioner announces retirement Over 1,000 Google employees call on company to release climate plan Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $20 a year earlier than expected Envelope with white powder causes evacuation at Katie Hill’s California office Shimkus announces he will stick with plan to retire after reconsidering Rand Paul demands media print whistleblower’s name Kentucky rally crowd behind Trump all wear ‘Read the Transcript’ shirts Steyer aide stole Harris volunteer data in South Carolina: report Trump jokingly tells Kentucky to vote for Bevin even though ‘he’s such a pain in the ass’ 2020 presidential candidates slam Trump over withdrawal from Paris climate deal Trump lashes out at Pelosi during rally, tells her to ‘go back’ to home district Hillicon Valley: Critics press feds to block Google, Fitbit deal | Twitter takes down Hamas, Hezbollah-linked accounts | TikTok looks to join online anti-terrorism effort | Apple pledges $2.5B to affordable housing Minority, low-income districts saw longer wait times to vote in 2018: study Turkey says arrest of ISIS leader’s sister an intelligence ‘gold mine’ Overnight Health Care: GOP Georgia governor proposes limited Medicaid expansion | Sanders calls his ‘Medicare for All’ plan ‘more progressive’ than Warren’s | Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks law targeting abortion procedure Watch live: Trump holds rally in Kentucky RNC funded effort to jam House Democrats’ office phone lines amid impeachment fight: report Republicans look to expand impeachment strategy amid release of transcripts ‘Medicare for All’ threatens veterans health care On The Money: Dow hits record high | Optimism on trade deal lifts markets | Appeals court upholds NY prosecutors’ subpoena for Trump tax return McDonald’s HR head announces departure from company a day after CEO’s firing Why Libra must be treated like traditional banks and currency First transcripts reveal deep concern over Giuliani pressure campaign Dem lawmakers ask Twitter how it will guard against census disinformation Overnight Defense: Dems release first impeachment probe transcripts | White House officials refuse to testify Monday | US, Iran mark 40th anniversary of hostage crisis Sanders accuses Apple of ‘throwing pennies at a housing crisis’ it ‘helped create’ Krystal Ball rips ‘utterly embarrassing’ CNN report comparing Buttigieg to Obama Ethics panel reviewing freshman Democrat over campaign finance complaint Saagar Enejti: Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ plan is ‘a complete mess’ Lawyer says Giuliani associate Lev Parnas prepared to comply in impeachment inquiry Salt Lake Tribune becomes first legacy paper to convert to nonprofit Overnight Energy: Trump formally pulls out of landmark Paris climate pact | EPA to ease rules on waste from coal-fired power plants | States, green groups sue to save Obama lightbulb rules Accused Texas school shooter found not fit to stand trial Trump says he doesn’t know Yovanovitch, Ukraine president ‘not a fan’ Study: Adolescent sexual abuse cases treated in ER double in six years Cruz calls death threats to Omar ‘reprehensible’ GOP seeks to nationalize gubernatorial elections One year out, moderate Dems on track to keep the House Five takeaways from the first Trump impeachment deposition transcripts Top Democrat defends ‘Medicare for All’ after Pelosi’s critical remarks States, green groups challenge rollback of Obama-era lightbulb rules White House crafting policy to extend how long asylum-seekers are barred from working: report Family says asylum-seeker in ICE custody was removed from life support against their wishes It’s time to protect the US and the world against global pandemics Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks law banning common abortion procedure Maryland governor ‘offended and disgusted’ county banned police from displaying ‘thin blue line’ flag RNC paid about $60K for Trump to attend UFC match: report Trump expected to attend LSU-Alabama football game What to keep in mind during the coming phase of impeachment Harris becomes fifth candidate to qualify for December presidential debate Trump formally pulls out of landmark Paris climate agreement Milwaukee mayor blames Trump after acid attack on Hispanic man Jury convicts woman of mailing white powder to Sen. Susan Collins LeBron James teams up with boutique hotelier to provide transitional housing for students at his ‘I Promise School’ FBI arrested white supremacist over plot to blow up Colorado synagogue Trump wanted to build resort in Ukraine before taking office: report Horse named Covfefe after Trump tweet wins million-dollar race Trump administration turns its back on child soldiers again Cleveland Browns release safety Jermaine Whitehead over threatening tweets Justices appear divided over expanding police officers’ traffic stop power Ukraine to fire prosecutor who led investigations into company Biden’s son advised: report Poll: Overwhelming majority of Democrats say they will back eventual nominee for 2020 Liz Cheney to introduce legislation preventing Trump administration from renewing Iran sanctions waivers At-risk and unaware, consumers need CBD regulation TikTok seeks to join tech fight against online terrorism What America’s Thinking: November 4, 2019 Nationals’ Suzuki dons ‘MAGA’ hat, gets Trump hug at White House rally Grassley: Up to whistleblower to reveal identity Trump insider’s literary agency: White House trying ‘to intimidate and expose’ anonymous author Worried about fake political news? Just don’t repost Ocasio-Cortez apologizes for blocking ex-politician on Twitter, settles lawsuit Youth activists to join Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez at ‘Climate Crisis’ summit Poll: Gary Peters leads GOP opponent by 6 points in Michigan Yovanovitch says she felt threatened by Trump raising her on call with Ukraine US marks anniversary of Iran hostage crisis with new sanctions, reward for missing American Dow hits new record high Advocacy groups want feds to block Google’s Fitbit acquisition Trump now able to begin withdrawal from Paris climate accord Want to win your election? Don’t forget about young people Former Mattis staffer: Trump ‘shooting himself in the foot’ on foreign policy The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems release first transcripts from impeachment probe witnesses Buttigieg pushes back on Clyburn’s suggestion that sexuality is issue for some black voters Twitter takes down Hamas, Hezbollah-affiliated accounts after lawmaker pressure Tom Cotton joins Mitt Romney in favor of coronavirus cash payouts to Americans — an idea Andrew Yang pioneered GOP Georgia governor proposes limited Medicaid expansion Krystal Ball on the ground in Kentucky: Can a Democrat win? Legal battle over Domino’s website accessibility heats up Ex-evangelical pastor says supporting Trump has been ‘damaging’ to church Read: Marie Yovanovitch deposition transcript in impeachment inquiry House Democrats release first transcripts from impeachment probe Read: Michael McKinley deposition transcript in impeachment inquiry Republicans and Democrats alike face rocky roads to 2020 election A shoe that can be recycled again and again Pelosi’s daughter calls out ‘misogynistic’ NY Times for photo of Speaker’s heels Poll: Biden leads Warren by 8 points in Nevada Cornyn: No quid pro quo in Trump’s actions, but wouldn’t be impeachable if there were Presidential campaigns sign up for ASL 18 female members of Parliament say they are resigning due to threats, abuse Poll: Biden lead over Sanders in Michigan slips to 6 points Aliens subject to Trump’s latest proclamation should beware — despite court order Bottom Line Former staffer hits back at Mattis’s office over criticism of tell-all book You should know what a “forest bath” is. And you should take one. Why dog owners live (much) longer Tyler Perry Studios named site of next Democratic debate Can science truly cheat death? And if it does… then what? White House officials refusing to testify Monday What is the oldest living thing on Earth? Writer E. Jean Carroll sues Trump for defamation Goop’s CCO on recovering from trauma and living your best life Suicides are at their highest rate since WWII. Can technology help? Fewer than one-third of Kentucky voters will pick next governor: report Can bionic eyes help the blind see? New scan might someday detect head injuries in football players Ingenious new flu treatment prevents the virus from replicating Have you had a stroke without knowing it? Future tech may tell you. A new AI can detect breast cancer earlier than your doctor The race to contain the new Ebola epidemic Remembering Vladimir Bukovsky — may his example endure Facebook wants to be good for your health Are Millennials killing beer? Will your doctor soon be prescribing LSD for what ails you? Famous Vloggers donate $6.5M to fight maternal mortality Can you trust generic drugs? An unbelievable story of sexual assault that became all too believable When psychotherapists have their own psychotherapists How artificial intelligence gave a hidden Picasso painting new life Top 10 arts and culture movies of 2019 Herds of goats are clearing brush and fighting fires White House lawyer says he will defy impeachment subpoena Are you doing your laundry wrong? It’s not just you. A home-cooked dinner is becoming rare To tackle climate change humans must become ‘better ancestors’ Colorblindness is surprisingly widespread in America NCAA says college athletes can get paid for use of their names Parents should be digital media mentors, not police NYC schools get $16M boost from Laurene Powell Jobs, others Florida’s Republican governor proposes huge increase in teacher salaries Gritty students and school principal work to save tech program Death goes green in Paris’s first eco-cemetery Who is winning America’s hottest coal war? Appeals court rules Manhattan DA can subpoena Trump tax returns How a mayor helps her city heal after gun violence Haunting photos of America’s conflict between industry and nature How to solve the water crisis in urban America Canada welcomes more refugees than any other nation The U.S. did not accept any refugees in October Panel debates Nancy Pelosi’s M4A warning 73% of young voters back Bernie Sanders in Michigan Trees are talking to each other. Here’s what they’re saying. Former speechwriter for General James Mattis: Has the national security state grappled with Donald Trump? Kyle Kulinski: The erosion of traditional media is how you got politicians like AOC U.S. now using Google Translate to vet refugees applying for asylum How food is rescuing refugees The internet is saving some endangered languages and leaving others behind Top 10 people to follow for news on resilience Krystal Ball: CNN relentlessly mocked for Pete Buttigeig fluff piece Saagar Enjeti: Elizabeth Warrens M4A plan is a cynical ploy Today On Rising: Krystal & Saagar explain why Beto O’Rourke’s campaign fell off the counter Rising from the ashes of a horrific fire New estimates triple the number of people threatened by sea-level rise An ingenious one million seed project to reforest wildfire-scorched land Top 10 people to follow about climate change and the environment This population of whales nearly went extinct but now it’s come back California condors are flying high again 7 bold ways scientists are saving coral reefs Can ‘Straw Wars’ drive new solutions to the plastic pollution problem? Engineer discovers how to extract water from air and sunlight Why fear should not blind us to the promise of AI: A healthy dose of optimism How to climate-proof a stadium Why we don’t trust our drinking water Ford will introduce its first mass-market electric car on Nov. 17 Renewables generate more UK electricity than fossil fuels All-electric racing drives innovation of the family vehicle The e-bike of the future Do wind turbines really slaughter birds? Mark Cuban wants media companies to clearly label ‘fact-checked news’ and ‘opinion’ Take a tour of Earth’s distant past Welcome to America’s newest island Iceland is preparing for a world without ice As climate change intensifies floods, fewer Americans insure against them Fighting the California wildfires from space Couple that beat meth addiction inspires thousands with before and after photos How homelessness is changing across the U.S. Rising: November 4, 2019 Ending homelessness for thousands Microsoft invests in visualizing music, braille literacy and other AI innovations New ‘Harry Potter’ character uses a wheelchair Did you see those teal pumpkins on Halloween? Here’s why. Georgetown University pays reparations to descendants of slaves Inside the uproar over New Jersey’s LGBT education law This photographer shot 64 Columbias in 45 states. Here’s what he learned. Netflix offers ‘skip’ button for Trump jokes in new Seth Meyers comedy special Decades of black history will soon be available to the public Watch live: Trump welcomes World Series champion Washington Nationals California governor bans alternative lunches for students with food debt South American capital elects first woman, and lesbian, mayor Do men and women really have different brains? Iran uses anniversary of US Embassy seizure to announce nuclear deal violations While California burns, firefighters and residents show remarkable resilience The best programs to stream right now about the lives of immigrants The big news next year: Trump loses election — or maybe not Trump denies knowing lobbyist who boasted of inside access to administration Colin Kaepernick gives free food, supplies to the homeless on his 32nd birthday ‘Death to America’ heard on streets in Iran on anniversary of US Embassy seizure Buttigieg says he didn’t mean to predict a two-way race with Warren Former Obama campaign manager advising $75 million anti-Trump digital campaign Washington State voters reconsider affirmative action Buffalo Wild Wings fires employees after alleged racist incident at Illinois restaurant Koch groups take immigration art exhibit to DC ahead of DACA hearing at Supreme Court FDA delayed E. coli outbreak announcement by nearly a month Haley: Communication with Trump was ‘nearly constant,’ and he ‘always listened’ FBI hand-slapping outweighs any lies by Michael Flynn Apple to spend $2.5B to boost affordable housing in California Trump touts candidates in Louisiana, Virginia ahead of elections Trump demands testimony from whistleblower Majority say they are not better off financially under Trump: poll EPA rolls back rule on waste from coal-fired power plants Trump tops Democrats in hypothetical 2020 matchups in Texas: poll Let’s make our environment more sustainable to support small businesses ‘Lock him up’ chants break out at Sanders rally White House officials refusing to testify Monday in impeachment inquiry: report Trump: ‘No reason to call witnesses’ in impeachment probe Free speech rights don’t stop at the voting booth Poll: Trump trails Biden, leads Warren in key states The Hill’s Morning Report – Transcripts expected to heat up impeachment battle This week: Democrats churn toward next phase of impeachment fight Trump faces challenging path one year out from election Juan Williams: Republicans flee Trump GOP lawmakers fear Trump becoming too consumed by impeachment fight Take a look at the first Last Supper painted by a woman What happens when you take autistic kids surfing? Zebra stripes help cows evade biting flies