The Hill Articles: October 11, 2019

Federal prosecutors investigating Giuliani: report House Foreign Affairs leaders to introduce sanctions bill against Turkey Trump lashes out at 2020 Dems, impeachment inquiry In testimony, Dems see an ambassador scorned, while GOP defends Trump Trump accuses Pelosi of ‘hating’ US over impeachment inquiry Trump urges Louisiana voters to back GOP in governor’s race then ‘enjoy the game’ Trump: ‘It looks like Bernie lost his chance’ at Democratic nomination US troops in Syria come under Turkish artillery fire MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Shep Smith exit: ‘Very sad news for the truth today’ O’Rourke campaign says path to victory hinges on top 5 finishes in Iowa, Nevada California becomes first state in US requiring public universities to offer abortion pill on campus Trump to meet Italian president at White House next week Hillicon Valley: Google, Reddit to testify on tech industry protections | Trump joins Amazon-owned Twitch | House to vote on bill to combat foreign interference Trump says acting Homeland Security chief McAleenan will step down White House rips judge’s ruling blocking ‘public charge’ rule Calif. officials say man using oxygen tank died within minutes of PG&E power shutoff Overnight Health Care — Presented by Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing — Judge blocks Trump ‘public charge’ rule | Appeals court skeptical of Trump arguments for Medicaid work requirements | CDC offers guidance for treating vaping-related cases Watch live: Trump holds rally in Louisiana Arrested Giuliani associate attended Trump’s invite-only 2016 election night party: report CBO: Pelosi bill to lower drug prices saves Medicare $345 billion Trump, DOJ ask appeals court to block NY tax return subpoena The US must remain an exemplar of moral leadership on refugee resettlement O’Rourke raises $4.5 million in third quarter Krystal Ball defends praise of Yang: I am not ‘a Russian plant’ Barr criticizes LGBT curriculums without opt-outs Civil liberties groups sound alarm over online extremism bill Saagar Enjeti rips NYT report over attacks on Warren’s authenticity Trump goes after Shepard Smith for ‘bad ratings’ after news of his exit Collaboration over competition to improve global health care Gabbard backs Sanders proposal to ban advertisements during primary debates AG Barr blames drug overdoses on secular society Overnight Energy: Advisory panel pushes park service to privatize campgrounds | Dems urge Perry to keep lightbulb efficiency rules | Marshall Islands declares national climate crisis Cracks emerge in White House strategy as witness testifies Overnight Defense: Pentagon insists US hasn’t abandoned Kurds | Trump expands sanctions authority against Turkey | Ex-Ukraine ambassador says Trump pushed for her ouster Teens are leading movements — it’s time to promote policies that reflect youths’ promise Trump says he didn’t bring up Biden during China trade talks Arrest made after stray memory card found on street with photos, video of murder: report Stocks pare gains after US announces limited trade deal with China Stephen Miller defends Trump, accuses Democrats of ‘witch hunt part two’ House Dems introduce bill to fight social media disinformation Congress must get pharma out of NAFTA 2.0 On The Money: Trump announces limited trade deal with China | Appeals court rules against Trump over financial records | Trump expands authority to sanction Turkey Defense secretary insists US has not abandoned Kurds Appeals court blocks Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban Poll: Less than half of Democrats think Trump will finish first term Democrats urge Rick Perry not to roll back lightbulb efficiency rules What America’s Thinking: October 11, 2019 Conservatives slam Beto O’Rourke over threat to tax-exempt status for religious organizations Shepard Smith leaving Fox News White House accidentally sends Ukraine talking points to Democrats again Trump announces limited trade deal with China How violent extremist groups profit from the trafficking of girls Company sells out of $1,425 ‘Jesus shoes’ that feature holy water so you can ‘walk on water’ California will end use of for-profit prisons Climate finance must push net-zero emissions California enacts nation’s broadest rules for gun seizures Iowa Democrat tops Ernst in third-quarter fundraising for Senate race Warriors coach Steve Kerr: China doesn’t ask about US ‘human rights abuses’ Federal judge declares Trump border proclamation unlawful Automation won’t destroy trade — it might even boost it Amash says he’s happy not feeling ‘bound to a particular party’ Judge blocks Trump ‘public charge’ rule Warren says she’d welcome a Dwayne Johnson presidential bid: ‘Who doesn’t like The Rock?’ Pompeo: ‘I wish the NBA would acknowledge’ China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims Tulsi Gabbard rips Trump’s Syria decision: ‘Kurds are now paying the price’ Kansas middle schooler charged with felony after pointing finger gun at classmates: report California blackouts are a planned disaster State sought to block Yovanovitch testimony, say Democrats Ana Navarro clashes with Rand Paul in fiery exchange: ‘Don’t mansplain!’ ‘Daily Show’ hotline offering ‘perfect call’ with Trump gets more than 35K callers in less than a day School board member becomes second out black gay official in Georgia CDC issues new guidance for doctors treating vaping-related illnesses Trump expands his authority to sanction Turkey amid Syria offensive Reddit, Google to testify before House panel on tech’s legal protections Ex-Ukraine ambassador suggests Giuliani associates played role in her ouster Jane Fonda arrested during climate change protest outside Capitol Watch live: Press briefing with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Marshall Islands declares national climate crisis Appeals court skeptical of Trump arguments for Medicaid work requirements Pelosi calls court ruling in Trump financial records fight a ‘validation of our efforts’ International Day of the Girl Child: Step up the fight for education Dem senator urges Pompeo to fire State official accused of retaliation, harassment Police respond to stabbing at Capitol South Metro Committee pushes National Park Service to privatize campgrounds Democrats request testimony from US diplomat who questioned Trump motivations on Ukraine 2020 general election debates announced Reducing NSC staff places Trump on right side of history The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by USAA — Ex-Ukraine ambassador testifies Trump pushed for her ouster Trump to tap No. 2 State Dept. official as Russia ambassador Senators take fundraising efforts to Nats playoff games US has sent 13K migrant children back to Mexico this year: report Mountain climbers scale replica of Trump’s border wall in under one minute: report Japan bracing for super typhoon during Rugby World Cup, Grand Prix Time for Congress to establish a US digital development fund Authorities order 100,000 evacuated in California wildfire: report Dismissed Ukraine ambassador blames ouster on ‘a concerted campaign against me’ READ: Former Ukrainian ambassador blames ‘questionable motives’ for dismissal US to deploy additional troops, aircraft, missile systems to Saudi Arabia Blood cancer patients deserve equal access to the cure House to vote this month on legislation to combat foreign interference in elections Report from task force faults Boeing, FAA over 737 Max certification process Jeffress dismisses evangelical opposition to Trump’s Syria decision: Not one will ‘switch their vote’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Impeachment fight to take center stage at Dem debate Sanctions are a useful, but insufficient, step to aid China’s Muslim minority Gabbard on possible debate boycott: ‘There is a very serious threat to our Democracy’ Protesters clash with Trump supporters outside Minneapolis rally Cory Booker, Rosario Dawson spend time on the red carpets Hillary Clinton commemorates Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai on ‘International Day of the Girl’ Anne Hathaway defends Greta Thunberg from ‘textbook misogyny’ Robocalls may be annoying, but not all are bad Trump joins Twitch platform Suspect in German synagogue shooting confesses, says he was motivated by anti-Semitic, right-wing views Pentagon calls on Turkey to halt Syria offensive Dem lawmaker rips O’Rourke: ‘I don’t think losing is cool’ Students burn copies of Hispanic professor’s book after she asked them to think about their white privilege: report Why impeachment is a political act Hill editor-in-chief: NBA is ‘bending down’ to ‘almighty dollar’ Ronan Farrow: There’s a ‘paper trail’ of ‘multiple secret settlements’ with women at NBC News Florida man in ‘stand your ground’ shooting gets 20 year prison sentence Appeals court rejects Trump bid to keep financial records from House Democrats Promoting access to Medicare hospice benefit could save taxpayers, benefit underserved communities Rep. Tulsi Gabbard slams the DNC, explains why she might boycott the 4th debate Trump expresses optimism on China trade talks, citing ‘warmer feelings’ United Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX flights until early January Mexican president urges Pelosi to get USMCA trade deal approved Ex-Ukraine ambassador arrives to give testimony Whistleblower wants to testify in writing: report In Syria, making America ashamed again — and weaker NASA targeting early 2020 for first manned SpaceX mission Markets jump on expectations of trade progress with China Report: Biden campaign plans to lose Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada Panel: Is Warren trying to win black voters by floating Gillum as VP Nancy Pelosi’s gut-check moment on trade and the USMCA GM presses for ‘around-the-clock’ talks to end UAW strike Douglas Murray: How to move away from identity politics The Intercept’s Ryan Grim gives the most detailed timeline to date of Hunter Biden’s ‘soft corruption’ The Hill’s Editor-In-Chief: Yang slams NBA and new Biden reporting Saagar Enjeti: NYT claims sexism to defend Warren Krystal Ball: Why the establishment smears people as Russian plants California governor slams power company: ‘Greed’ led to widespread outages ‘Caesar’s’ plea to the US Senate: Act on behalf of Syria’s victims Rising: October 11, 2019 Maryland’s GOP governor backs impeachment inquiry, but concerned whether it can be ‘fair’ Trump’s EU ambassador to testify after Democrats’ subpoena Warren response to gay marriage question: ‘Just marry one woman’ CNN LGBTQ town hall interrupted by protesters University of Florida students protest Trump Jr. appearance NBA says it will remain silent for the rest of China visit Gun suicides: America’s unseen public health crisis Prince estate objects to Trump playing ‘Purple Rain’ at Minnesota rally Giuliani pressed Trump, Tillerson for Turkish prisoner swap in Oval Office meeting: report How to stop million-dollar satellites from becoming space junk Biden strikes back at Trump after rally: ‘America is so much stronger than your weakness’ Trump’s Syria blunder is escapism not strategy Iran state media says oil tanker struck by two missiles off Saudi Arabia Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed awarded Nobel Peace Prize The Hill’s Morning Report — Arrest of Giuliani associates triggers many questions Graham-Trump rollercoaster hits dizzying speed The Memo: Bad polls for Trump shake GOP GOP seeks to gain more control of impeachment narrative Biden bets on Trump attacks to hold off Warren Warren’s fundraising pledge scares some Democrats