The Hill Articles: October 1, 2019

Federal judge halts California law targeting Trump tax returns Trump agriculture chief: No guarantee small farms can survive Johnson & Johnson settles landmark opioid lawsuits for $20.4 million Democrat running for Hurd’s seat in Texas raises $1M in third quarter Harris presses Twitter to ‘do something’ over Trump’s ‘coup’ tweet GOP lawmaker pushes back against Trump’s attack on whistleblower Poll: 40 percent of Republicans say Trump ‘probably’ mentioned Biden on Ukraine call Pompeo, House chairmen clash in impeachment fight Biden, Warren in dead heat in New Hampshire: poll Ex-police chief charged with hate crime called Trump ‘last hope for white people’ Trump says he’s becoming victim of a ‘coup’ Overnight Defense: State approves $39M weapons sale to Ukraine | Pompeo rejects Dem demands for officials’ testimony | Dems worry about whistleblower’s safety | US, North Korea to hold talks Trump calls on Republicans to vote out Democratic Louisiana governor amid GOP infighting Democrats warn GOP, Trump putting whistleblower safety at risk Giuliani rips ex-Trump official who criticized him North Korea fires unidentified ‘projectiles’ from eastern coast: report GOP uneasy with Giuliani Virginia officer suspended for turning driver over to ICE after accident: police There is no free meal when it comes to reflux management Mark Mellman: It’s not about the Benjamins, part II Biggs takes over as Freedom Caucus chairman Brent Budowsky: Deep Throat’s defending our democracy Katie Pavlich: The frauds of the climate change movement Trump suggested shooting migrants in the legs: NYT Florida law allowing some school teachers to carry guns on campus goes into effect State Dept. watchdog expected to brief congressional panels on Ukraine: reports Overnight Health Care: Watchdog finds DEA allowed more opioids even as overdose deaths rose | Judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law | Three states report more vaping deaths | Dem proposes new fix for surprise medical bills Overnight Energy: White House axes advisory boards for marine life, invasive species | Northeast states move to reduce transportation emissions | Judge allows Bears Ears lawsuit to proceed What happens in the next clash between Iran and Saudi Arabia? Trump admin abruptly delays funding for human trafficking victims: report Hillicon Valley: Court largely upholds FCC’s net neutrality repeal | Warren blasts Zuckerberg over leaked audio | DNC accuses Facebook of letting Trump ‘mislead’ public | UPS gets approval for drone delivery Trump campaign, RNC raise staggering $125 million in third quarter Yellowstone National Park gets its first ever female chief ranger Northeast states takes first step in effort to reduce transportation emissions Pelosi’s prescription drug ‘negotiations’ would harm Americans and benefit China, Russia FDA warns of potential cyber vulnerabilities in internet-connected medical devices House official says Trump’s former Ukraine envoy will testify this week Federal judge publicly reprimanded over ‘sexually suggestive’ remarks to female employees On The Money: Trump blames Fed as manufacturing falters | US to join Trump lawsuit over NY subpoena for tax returns | Ex-Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case Over 1,000 people attend funeral for veteran with no immediate family Florida law banning sanctuary cities takes full effect Additional vaping-related deaths bring total to 16 dead across 13 states Energy efficiency is an easy way to make a difference on climate Researchers have spotted more than 1,000 dolphins in the Potomac Hillary Clinton responds to Giuliani’s claim she is ‘protected and immune’ State approves $39M weapons sale to Ukraine Judge rules Harvard does not discriminate against Asian Americans Investigation finds 808 reported injuries by foul ball at baseball games since 2012 Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law Obama-era officials shut down plan to ban vaping flavors: report White House eliminates advisory boards for marine life, invasive species Biden has 20-point lead in South Carolina primary: poll Democratic chairman proposes new fix for surprise medical bills Krystal Ball defends Sanders amid reports that campaign is struggling Fox News signs pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson as contributor Harris raises $11.6 million in third quarter Saagar Enjeti warns 2020 Democrats against embracing Hillary Clinton Meghan McCain: Trump, Giuliani ‘blowing it on a JV level’ Impeachment merchandise floods online marketplaces amid Ukraine scandal Making the rules in space: When does careful become crushing? McConnell: Communist Party’s methods a ‘tragedy’ for Chinese people Former GOP Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case Prince Harry, Megan Markle file suit over publication of private letter New York Republican seeks to win back seat she lost to Democrat in 2018 Giuliani rips news outlets, says Biden is ‘protected and immune like the Clintons’ Ossoff raises $800k in first three weeks of Senate bid, campaign says Giuliani hires ex-Watergate prosecutor for legal help in Ukraine battle Minnesota Democrat sets up rematch in competitive House race Virginia teacher sues district after being fired for misgendering student Michelin Guide awards star to restaurant in Trump hotel White House adviser: Trump Impeachment push could be ‘more dangerous’ than China, Russia House committee chairs warn Pompeo that stonewalling could be used as evidence of obstruction EPA on ‘forever chemicals’: Let them drink polluted water UPS gets FAA approval to operate drone fleet Judge tells DOJ to charge McCabe or drop investigation Selena Gomez pens op-ed on immigration: ‘I’m concerned about the way people are being treated in my country’ Poll: Majority of independent voters want GOP to retain control of Senate in 2020 Biden campaign highlights support from O’Rourke amid Trump attacks Sanders rolls out seven-figure ad spot in Iowa What the Linda Tripp case can teach us about whistleblowers and impeachment What America’s Thinking: October 1, 2019 Ukraine agrees to local elections in separatist eastern region Iowa teen faces terrorism charge after allegedly creating online job posting for ‘school shooter’ America’s most popular government agency: The Postal Service After 70 years, Chinese Communism threatens the world more than ever Maxine Waters: Trump should be imprisoned and ‘placed in solitary confinement’ Ukraine’s president says he never spoke to Giuliani DNC accuses Facebook of allowing Trump ‘to mislead the American people’ Stephen Bannon: Hillary Clinton, Michael Bloomberg may still run in 2020 Gorka: Why is the left worried that I’m traveling with Pompeo? Judge upholds Iowa voter ID requirement, strikes down other provisions of law How Trump’s isolationist policies harm American arts and culture City in Iowa rejects federal request to remove rainbow crosswalks highlighting diversity Ex-GOP lawmaker sues South Carolina Republican Party for canceling 2020 primary Democratic lawmaker: Trump responsible for ‘greatest crime a president has committed in my lifetime’ New York sues NRA’s former ad agency over subpoena GOP rep: Pelosi would allow floor vote if this were a ‘true’ impeachment inquiry Former Deutsche Bank executive’s son secretly helped FBI’s investigation: report Agriculture secretary: No guarantee family dairy farms can survive Journalist gives Pompeo wedge of cheese to protest tariffs during his trip to Italy Financial sector’s work on SAFE Banking Act shows together, everyone achieves more Kennedy announces bill banning family members of U.S. officials from profiting in Ukraine The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Pompeo, Barr drawn into Ukraine web House Republican: Tariffs are ‘only way’ to change US-China relationship A deeper dive into one poll shows what Americans really think about impeachment US Soccer opposes USWNT request for class action lawsuit status MSNBC signs Alicia Menendez as weekend anchor GM says it will close Mexican pickup truck factory due to UAW strike Lewandowski: ‘Fair’ to say Senate run might not happen Jury convicts ex-police officer of murder for shooting of man in his own home Cuban foreign minister says improved relations with US are irreversible US-China relations at China’s 70th: Continuity of change Mother claims cop gave her ‘retaliatory’ ticket for breastfeeding in car at Philadelphia airport Poll: Biden holds 11-point lead over 2020 Democrats Grassley defends whistleblower amid Trump attack Harris plans senior campaign staff shakeup amid drop in polling numbers: report Watchdog group asks judge to preserve White House communications with foreign leaders Pompeo rejects Dem demands for officials’ testimony Booker raises over $6 million in third quarter after last-minute cash infusion Support for Trump impeachment surges 9 points in new poll During impeachment storm, senators cross aisle to lessen mass incarceration Reporters scramble after mouse falls from White House ceiling GOP lawmaker on Iran tensions: Military should always be ‘the last option’ Mueller rejoins DC law firm Manufacturing index falls to lowest level in decade: ISM Top Democrat presses Intel chief to protect whistleblower in wake of Trump comments #IAmTheWhistleblower trends in response to attempts to identify Ukraine whistleblower Amash pledges to join Democrats to impeach Trump Prosecutors: Timber thieves started Washington forest fire while trying to burn bees’ nest Tom Cruise meets with Zelensky in Ukraine Equal Rights Amendment and Justice Ginsburg’s ‘hope’ comments Trump blames Fed for manufacturing slump driven by trade war Hispanic Democrats release priorities for education bill Trump congratulates China on anniversary as GOP lawmakers decry communist rule Former GOP Rep. Costello launches lobbying shop Anchorage lets faith-based women’s shelter deny access to transgender women after court order Gorka travels with Pompeo on trip to Vatican Elizabeth Warren slams Facebook in response to leaked Zuckerberg audio Appeals court upholds net neutrality repeal but rules FCC can’t block state laws Trust — not trade — is the deficit that will damage us most Graham sending letter to countries asking them to cooperate with DOJ probe into Russia investigation Watchdog: DEA allowed increase of opioid production as overdose deaths rose More than 2,500 companies request tariff exemptions from Trump Hillary Clinton: ‘Really dangerous’ for Trump to try to out the whistleblower Trump: Why aren’t we entitled to ‘learn everything about’ the whistleblower? Carter becomes the first president to reach 95th birthday Children are counting on Congress to save their school meal programs LA officials push governor to declare emergency as homelessness crisis worsens Panel: Bernie trounces Mayor Pete on fundraising Panel: Tulsi calls out Dems on impeachment fundraising Juul pulls support for San Francisco vaping measure Matt Taibbi: There is no such thing as unbiased media Want to prevail against China? Prioritize democracy assistance South Korea showcases new US-made fighter jets China showcases latest missiles in military parade Hillary Clinton says gutsiest thing she ever did was stay married Intercept’s Jim Risen: Facts are bad enough on Joe Biden and Ukraine Alleged US spy gets death sentence in Iran: report GOP bashes Neocons taking us to war for oil Zaid Jilani: Warren has failed to lead on healthcare and foreign policy Saagar Enjeti: Hillary, please go away; Krystal Ball: Unity is centrist myth that is undermining Sanders’ campaign Zuckerberg, in leaked audio, vows to ‘fight’ efforts to break up Facebook if Warren wins White House Colbert to Hillary Clinton on Trump: ‘Lock him up?’ Donald Trump’s Fifth Avenue moment US commander discussed Iranian threats with Saudi counterpart Rising: October 1, 2019 Top EU court rules web sites must have ‘active consent’ to store cookies Air France announces plan to offset domestic flight emissions by next year US to join Trump lawsuit over NY subpoena for tax returns Bears Ears lawsuit to proceed, federal judge rules Celebrating tyranny: The People’s Republic of China turns 70 Flynn lawyers: Work for Turkish interests ‘meaningless’ Facebook, Google, Amazon to face questions about competition on Capitol Hill NASA’s Bridenstine gives SpaceX a reality check Warren pushes past Biden among college students: poll Buttigieg brings in $19.1 million in third quarter US, North Korea to hold talks amid months-long stalemate House Democrats suggest Trump may have lied to Mueller about WikiLeaks contacts New York City bans term ‘illegal alien,’ institutes fines up to $250K The China dream: Never closer, yet never more elusive First protester shot by police in Hong Kong Sanders raises $25 million in third quarter, campaign says The Hill’s Morning Report – Giuliani subpoenaed as Trump rages against Schiff, whistleblower Red-state Democrats worry impeachment may spin out of control Schiff becomes key Democrat in battle with Trump