The Hill Articles: October 15, 2019

Warren leads in speaking time during debate Democrats debate in Ohio: Who came out on top? CNN catches heat for asking candidates about Ellen, Bush friendship at debate Biden, Warren get in tense debate exchange over accomplishments Democrats wrangle over whether to break up Big Tech in debate first Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Sanders for president Buttigieg defends court-packing proposal at Democratic debate Castro cites Atatiana Jefferson during gun debate: ‘Police violence is also gun violence’ Trump-GOP tensions over Syria show signs of easing Harris goes after Warren for declining to support deleting Trump’s Twitter account Democratic front-runners defend their age during debate Warren says she’ll beat Trump ‘or Pence or whoever the Republicans get stuck with’ Debate crowd cheers after Sanders says he’s ‘feeling great’ when asked about heart attack Yang compares U.S. election tampering to Russia’s election interference efforts Castro: Trump ‘is caging kids on the border and effectively letting ISIS prisoners run free’ Candidates unleash on Trump over Syria move, say he’s weakening US Warren plays defense on wealth tax during debate Buttigieg spars with O’Rourke on guns: ‘I don’t need lessons from you on courage’ Military veterans Gabbard, Buttigieg tangle over Syria during Democratic debate Steyer calls climate change ‘most important international problem we’re facing’ Trump again vetoes resolution blocking national emergency for border wall Surging Warren draws Democrats’ fire Meghan McCain praises Yang for starting conversation on automation: ‘It’s incredibly impressive’ Curt Schilling says he won’t run for Congress Ocasio-Cortez says ‘tax the rich’ as 2020 Democrats debate taxation O’Rourke accuses Warren of being ‘punitive’ in proposals Warren, Yang clash on automation Yang pushes ‘Freedom Dividend’ as solution to automation Giuliani urged Trump to eject exiled Turkish cleric from US: report Booker on reproductive rights: ‘Women should not be the only ones taking up this cause and this fight’ Booker: ‘So offensive’ that Biden has to defend himself against Trump attacks on debate stage Sanders: ‘Damn right we will’ have a job for every American Harris calls for more debate questions on reproductive rights: ‘People need to keep their hands off of women’s bodies’ Warren takes fire from rivals on cost of ‘Medicare for All’ State Dept. official told to lay low after voicing concerns about Giuliani: Dem lawmaker Democratic debate starts with immediate question on Trump impeachment Biden forcefully defends son’s work in Ukraine White House, Pentagon, Giuliani reject House subpoenas House investigators receive initial documents from top tech companies Mellman: Which is the right question? Trump invites congressional leaders to meeting on Turkey Pavlich: Elizabeth Warren’s fake victimhood Erdoğan says he will never declare Syria ceasefire: Turkish media Maine high school suspends three girls for rape-awareness note posted in bathroom, saying it was bullying Graham opens door to calling Hunter Biden to testify Iraq is not yet lost, but if we continue to ignore it, it soon will be Former GOP lawmaker Pete Sessions subpoenaed over dealings with Giuliani associates Pelosi: No House vote on impeachment inquiry Bloomberg: Voters must demand 2020 Democrats explain how they will implement their plans Pence rejects Democratic request for documents Watch Live: Pelosi holds a press conference on impeachment inquiry Susan Collins raises $2.1 million in third quarter Universal basic income advocates warn Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ would harm low-income Americans House to vote on resolution condemning Trump’s Syria pullback Company behind widely-used police interrogation method sues Netflix over ‘When They See Us’ portrayal Moderate Democratic lawmakers back privacy bill favored by businesses Warren’s plan to break up Google and Facebook would benefit small business NASA reveals new spacesuits for next moon mission Appeals court to reconsider ruling on Trump hotel lawsuit Lobbying world Overnight Defense — Presented by Boeing — Trump isolated amid Syria furor | Pompeo, Pence to visit Turkey in push for ceasefire | Turkish troops advance in Syria | Graham throws support behind Trump’s sanctions Gabbard ‘biggest question mark’ going into Ohio debate, says veteran political journalist USMCA: It’s time to get it done for farmers Overnight Energy: Trump administration issues plan to reverse limits on logging in Tongass National Forest| Democrats inch closer to issuing subpoenas for Interior, EPA records| Trump’s plan to boost ethanol miffs corn groups and the fossil fuel industry Hong Kong protesters trample, burn LeBron James jerseys in wake of comments On The Money: IMF estimates US-China trade war to shave 0.8 percent from global economy | NY prosecutors urge appeals court not to block Trump tax subpoena | Turkish bank linked to Giuliani client charged with fraud, money laundering Declining bird populations call for more land conservation, not less Three drug distributors in talks for $18 billion opioid settlement: report Democrats see John Bolton as potential star witness NY prosecutors urge appeals court not to block subpoena for Trump’s tax returns Overnight Health Care — Presented by National Taxpayers Union — Buttigieg targets Warren, Sanders on health care ahead of debate | Judge overturns ObamaCare transgender protections | Poll sees support drop for ‘Medicare for All’ Genetic counselors save health care dollars when involved in the testing process Federal judge overturns ObamaCare transgender protections Turkish bank linked to Giuliani client charged with fraud, money laundering in New York Meghan McCain: It’s ‘breaking my heart’ Warren is leading Biden in the polls Trump administration blocked consumer watchdog from public service loan forgiveness program: report Democrats inch closer to issuing subpoenas for Interior, EPA records First major sports arena to begin offering ‘infinitely recyclable’ aluminum cups Hillicon Valley: Warren turns up heat in battle with Facebook | Instagram unveils new data privacy feature | Advocacy group seeks funding to write about Big Tech Was it illegal to store Trump’s Ukraine call on a secret government server? Graham: Erdoğan pledged to Trump to stay away from Kurdish territory in Syria Krystal Ball: ‘Warren is an insider posing as an outsider’ Trump’s latest plan to boost ethanol miffs both corn groups and the fossil fuel industry Democratic strategist rips Buttigieg’s criticism of grassroots campaigns Trump honors Stanley Cup champions, talks impeachment, Turkey Washington man says canvassing city council candidate saved life Instagram to give users more control over data sharing with third-party apps Safety report reveals little on deadly vintage WWII plane accident McConnell tees off on Democrats over impeachment Republican challenger to Gary Peters in Michigan raises over $3 million Time has come for the formation of a US Space Force, the nation should embrace it READ: Giuliani letter refusing to comply with congressional subpoena Democrats fear Ohio slipping further away in 2020 Pompeo to join Pence on Turkey visit urging ceasefire Wayne Messam raised $5 this quarter for presidential run University of Iowa faculty told not to promote Greta Thunberg appearance Texas House Speaker under fire for targeting own members 50 percent say they would vote for Democratic candidate over Trump Why Latinos need paid family leave Indicted lawmaker Duncan Hunter fails to land endorsement from local GOP TikTok adds former lawmakers to help develop content moderation policies Trump administration issues plan to reverse limits on logging in Tongass National Forest Poll: Warren leads Biden in Maine by 12 points Poll shows Michelle Obama would lead in New Hampshire if she entered 2020 Democratic race The CFPB’s new sandbox could help spur innovation in the financial sector Poll: 50 percent of Maine voters disapprove of Susan Collins’s job performance Texas woman shot by officer had picked up gun after hearing noises, warrant says New Jersey to raise minimum wage to $11 an hour in 2020 Poll: Biden, Warren tied in New York among Democratic primary voters Viacom denies report of conservative network GM CEO joins negations with UAW, nears deal to end strike: report Fellow NBA player fires back at LeBron James over China comments: ‘Freedom is not free’ Wealth, philanthropy and politics — considering ‘wealth tax’ proposals Trump attacks CNN’s Jeff Zucker on Twitter Netanyahu asks Russia to pardon American-Israeli sentenced to jail on drug charges Giuliani says he won’t comply with subpoenas from Democrats Soccer federation’s president calls for ‘war on the racists’ after match between England, Bulgaria Cardi B, Chance the Rapper warn Trump ‘going to win again’ Megyn Kelly lauds ‘forces of good’ Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry in Matt Lauer scandal Family of teen killed by US diplomat’s wife attends White House meeting Democrats gauge support for vote on impeachment inquiry Poll: 40 percent of Democrats say candidates should be discussing Hunter Biden NASA moves up first all-female spacewalk to this week Syria furor underscores Trump’s isolation Sherrod Brown: ‘Terrible mistake’ for Democratic nominee to support ‘Medicare for All’ Top State official warned of Trump pressure campaign against Ukraine: report What America’s Thinking: October 15, 2019 Rand Paul rips Lindsey Graham: ‘Wrong about almost every foreign policy decision’ Graham says he outraised all other Senate Republicans in third quarter Our hidden infrastructure crisis: School cafeterias A decade of policymaking failures is to blame for new Syria crisis Watch live: Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues Cuba Gooding Jr pleads not guilty in groping case Maryland manufacturers are stronger with the Export-Import Bank Judge restores Kentucky ‘inactive’ voters to voter rolls Explosive device detonates at Montana elementary school, no injuries reported Bay Area rattled by 4.5 earthquake ahead of Loma Prieta 30-year anniversary 281 lobbyists have worked in Trump administration: report It’s time for presidential candidates to talk about jobs, the real economy and Wall Street Warren uses Kate McKinnon’s impression of her in campaign ad Restaurateurs discuss ups and downs of catering to Washington’s political class Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 2-week sentence NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo uses N-word during radio interview Senate Dem to offer bill making threats, attacks against news media a federal crime What Elizabeth Warren has in common with Donald Trump The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Hunter Biden speaks out amid Ukraine controversy ‘Me Too’ leader launches voter mobilization effort on anniversary of movement A Democrat and a Republican ask, ‘Can we be friends again?’ Collins challenger raises $3.2 million in third quarter Trump endorses Republican candidates ahead of gubernatorial elections Trump reelection campaign hiring in Minnesota, New Mexico Gravel praises Warren over policy, but warns she would be ‘willing to compromise’ Democratic lawmaker asks for probe of reports Chao favored Kentucky officials Advocacy group launches effort to fund freelance stories by laid-off journalists about Big Tech Higher education must rediscover the ‘service ethic’ of teaching Mark Warner nominates Bryan Cranston to play him in a movie Trump knocks Hunter Biden over ‘really bad’ interview Democratic lawmaker: Expelling Turkey from NATO ‘should be on the table’ Trying to kick tobacco again Difficult issues involving human sexuality require dialogue, not scorn, misinformation Chris Hayes praises Ronan Farrow after reporting on Weinstein, NBC Former intelligence chief Coats rejoins law firm IMF estimates US-China trade war to shave 0.8 percent from global economy Warren targets ‘big money’ in campaigns, rules out donations from tech and bank executives Chipotle will offer to pay tuition fees for employees to get tech and business degrees As online crime and terror proliferate, CDA230 undermines the rule of law MSNBC’s Chris Matthews recovering from prostate cancer surgery Fox News legal analyst: Hunter Biden’s work overseas ‘looks bad, but none of it is criminal’ Gravel on 2020 Democratic field: ‘There’s just a lot of empty shirts’ Ocasio-Cortez is getting her own action figure British family detained more than a week after accidentally crossing US-Canada border: report Panel: Did Hunter Biden just make things worse? Attack on Iranian tanker could be tensions flowing to Red Sea Tucker Carlson set to interview Megyn Kelly Top State Department official arrives for testimony in impeachment probe Trump hits Democrats over private hearings with former officials, ‘most of whom I do not know’ Panel: Debate 4 predictions, Is CNN biased for Warren? What is the future of Libya? Biden maintains double-digit national lead on Warren: poll Duncan Hunter challenger raises over $580,000 in third quarter UnitedHealth hikes 2019 forecast after strong third quarter Former Fort Worth police officer released on bond after murder charge Mike Gravel: Why I support Bernie over Warren It’s time to act together to fight against the manipulation of information White House tried to apply executive privilege to former aide’s testimony: report Warren says she would not strip churches that oppose gay marriage of tax exemption Michael Brooks: Senator Bernie Sanders is the only candidate prepared to answer questions on Syria New Hampshire Journalist Paul Steinhauser: How Tulsi could shake up tonight’s debate The Hill’s Julia Manchester: Mayor Pete comes for progressive candidates in new ad Krystal Ball: Only Bernie, Yang, or Tulsi could hit Warren where it hurts Democrats can lose Trump impeachment battle and still win electoral war Melted Notre Dame scaffold to be removed to begin restoration work Doctors warn of possible rationing on critical childhood cancer drug Rising: October 15, 2019 Trump campaign to fly banner ahead of Democratic debate knocking ‘socialist’ policies Three-quarters of college students back impeachment inquiry: poll China resumes streaming NBA games after fallout over Hong Kong tweet False ‘combat video’ raises many questions, cautions for media Expectations highest for Warren ahead of debate: poll Progressive group releases Supreme Court shortlist for 2020 Democrats Russian troops patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces following US withdrawal Clarence Thomas’s Supreme Court confirmation, 28 years later Sexual violence widespread at 33 universities, survey finds Hong Kong dismisses concessions as protests escalate Police order UK climate change protesters to stop demonstrations Turkey advances farther into Syria after Trump sanctions The beginning of the end of a US role in the Middle East? Giuliani paid $500K for work for indicted associate’s firm Ronan Farrow book: National Enquirer shredded documents related to Trump Promising lower health care costs doesn’t fly with women — who will vote Hunter Biden says he regrets actions that gave opening for attacks on his father Buttigieg targets Warren, Sanders on health care in new ad ahead of debate The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump grapples with Turkey controversy Sanders takes aim at corporate America with new tax plan This week: Congress returns to chaotic Washington Trump’s GOP impeachment firewall holds strong Impeachment threatens to create conflicts for Democratic candidates The Memo: Can other Democrats topple Biden, Warren at the debate? Warren turns up heat over Facebook’s ad rules 5 things to watch in the latest Democratic debate Business school deans call for lifting country-specific visa caps Support drops for ‘Medicare for All’ but increases for public option