The Hill Articles: October 17, 2019

Democratic senator rips Trump’s ‘let them fight’ remarks: ‘Enough is enough’ Warren warns Facebook may help reelect Trump ‘and profit off of it’ Trump touts Turkey cease-fire: ‘Sometimes you have to let them fight’ Mattis responds to Trump criticism: ‘I guess I’m the Meryl Streep of generals’ Trump accuses Biden of ‘quid pro quo’ hours after Mulvaney remarks Trump slams ‘very dumb’ O’Rourke for proposals on guns, tax exempt status for churches Chicago teachers to continue strike Friday Testimony from GOP diplomat complicates Trump defense NBA commissioner says China asked league to fire Rocket’s GM Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter knocks Zuckerberg for invoking her father while defending Facebook New York City lawmakers vote to close Rikers Island jail by 2026 Florida mayor says White House hasn’t contacted him about holding G-7 in city Overnight Health Care — Presented by National Taxpayers Union — House Dems advance drug pricing bill | Cases of vaping-related lung illnesses near 1,500 | Juul suspends sales of most e-cigarette flavors Study finds higher demand for abortion medication online in states with restrictive laws Hannity knocks ‘dumb’ Mulvaney after White House press conference Pelosi, Schumer hit ‘flailing’ Trump over ‘sham ceasefire’ deal Sotomayor breaks new two-minute rule as Supreme Court hears immigration case Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in Dallas Pompeo to meet Netanyahu as US alliances questioned Campaign aide replaces Trump with Kamala Harris in viral ‘meltdown’ photo Michael Steele: Celebrating Elijah Cummings, a servant and a leader DACA makes our jobs easier and communities safer Warren raised more money from Big Tech employees than other 2020 Democrats: report Trump confirms Rick Perry to step down as Energy secretary Mulvaney walks back comments tying Ukraine aid to 2016 probe Private equity firm defends itself on ‘surprise’ medical billing in letter to House Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg defends handling of misinformation in political ads | Biden camp hits Zuckerberg over remarks | Dem bill would jail tech execs for lying about privacy | Consumer safety agency accidentally disclosed personal data Overnight Energy: Perry to step down as Energy secretary | Future of big-game hunting council up in the air | Dems lose vote against EPA power plant rule The state of the global economy Survey: 54 percent of Americans support Trump impeachment inquiry Democrats want Mulvaney to testify in Trump impeachment probe Overnight Defense — Presented by Boeing — Pence says Turkey agrees to ceasefire | Senators vow to move forward with Turkey sanctions | Mulvaney walks back comments tying Ukraine aid to 2016 probe Don’t give up on the First Step Act On The Money: Senate fails to override Trump veto over border emergency | Trump resort to host G-7 next year | Senators to push Turkey sanctions despite ceasefire | McConnell tees up funding votes Pelosi promotes video of Fox News legal analyst slamming Trump’s Doral location for G-7 meeting Republicans seek to delay effort to censure Schiff after Cummings’ death GOP presidential challengers condemn decision to host G-7 at Trump resort Krystal Ball reacts to Ocasio-Cortez endorsing Sanders: ‘Class power over girl power’ Saagar Enjeti praises Yang for bringing threat of automation to forefront at Ohio debate Ex-special ops commander: ‘Our republic is under attack from the president’ Muslim families allege they were not allowed on New York ferry in discrimination complaint Biden campaign slams Zuckerberg’s ‘feigned concern for free expression’ Poll: Biden, Warren support remains unchanged after Democratic debate Judge rules DOJ improperly redacted court filing related to Mueller probe Perry notified Trump he will resign: reports Washington indecision compounded the Kurds’ dilemma Ex-CIA agent: Whistleblower’s complaint ‘should be considered on its merits’ Bullock says Trump should be removed from office Obama U.N. ambassador: Trump has ‘endorsed ethnic cleansing’ House leaders offer tributes from floor to Elijah Cummings Future of controversial international hunting council up in the air Democrats vow to push for repeal of other Trump rules after loss on power plant rollback Biden, Warren tied for lead in Iowa poll McConnell tees up government funding votes amid stalemate What did the Founders most fear about impeachment? House panel invites Facebook, Google, Amazon to hearing on competition School security guard says he was fired for repeating racial slur student used House Foreign Affairs leaders introduce Turkey sanctions bill Fox News legal analyst: Trump’s move to host G-7 at Doral resort ‘direct’ and ‘profound’ violation of Constitution NBA chief: China controversy caused ‘substantial’ losses for league Zuckerberg criticizes Chinese restrictive model for internet Romney slams ceasefire deal, calls Trump’s Syria move ‘a bloodstain’ in US history Waitress says she was fired for refusing to serve couple that insulted transgender customer One person shows up to Trump challenger Mark Sanford’s formal 2020 campaign kickoff Baltimore remembers Cummings with billboards, music Senate Democrat on G-7: ‘A global summit should not be used to generate profits for the President’ Poll: Trump beats Warren, Biden in Iowa match-ups Number of vaping-related lung illnesses nears 1,500 Democrats are committed to fixing issues with the renegotiated NAFTA Mother who warned authorities about her son taking gun to school now facing felony charge for neglect Former public school teacher: Strikes ‘wake-up call’ for Democratic Party Trump praises Turkey’s Erdoğan after US announces cease-fire deal Senators vow to press Turkey sanctions bills despite Pence cease-fire announcement Congress must push for a ‘Gold Standard’ nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia Dem committee chairs blast Trump G-7 announcement Georgia school district rolls back transgender bathroom policy citing death threats CNN’s Acosta ‘thanks’ Mulvaney after exchange at press conference Top Foreign Relations senators introduce Turkey sanctions bill Schiff: Mulvaney comments on Ukraine aid have made things ‘much, much worse’ Suicide rates for children, young people jumped between 2007 to 2017: CDC Senate fails to override Trump veto over emergency declaration Zuckerberg defends allowing misinformation in campaign ads Impeach Trump billboard goes up in San Francisco Lawmakers argue for national Latino museum Warren says hosting G-7 at Trump resort ‘is corruption, plain and simple’ Senate panel finds consumer agency accidentally disclosed personal data of thousands Why the court decision on Trump records is about the Constitution Pelosi sounds hopeful on new NAFTA deal despite tensions with White House Erdoğan adviser says Trump’s letter ‘not taken seriously at the time’ Mulvaney ties withheld Ukraine aid to political probe sought by Trump Pence announces Syria cease-fire deal with Turkey Paul blocks Senate vote on House-passed Syria resolution Trump adviser Kudlow knocks Fed officials as part of the ‘deep state’ Lawmakers set to host fundraisers focused on Nats’ World Series trip EPA official delayed recusal on key health study for ex-employer: report Juul suspends sales of most e-cigarette flavors ahead of expected crackdown Why isn’t Mayor Pete talking about the Indiana program that’s superior to single payer? NBC News reporter shoved by Sondland attorney: ‘You understand how the free press works’ Kansas lawmaker who left Republican Party launches Senate bid as Democrat Pelosi explains what she was saying to Trump in viral photo: ‘All roads lead to Putin’ White House: Climate change won’t be on agenda when Trump hosts G-7 Poll: Voters almost evenly divided on Trump’s Syria withdrawal Trump sends nomination for Russia ambassador to Senate Top Democrat holds moment of silence for Cummings at hearing What America’s Thinking: October 17, 2019 Colbert extends contract to host ‘The Late Show’ through 2023 Social media shouldn’t be a ‘sanctuary city’ for child pornographers Senate Dems lose forced vote against EPA power plant rule Graham, Van Hollen introduce Turkey sanctions bill Former Maryland state lawmaker pleads guilty to illegal use of campaign funds The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Washington mourns loss of Elijah Cummings Trump’s Doral resort to host G-7 summit next year Share of Christians in America dropping sharply Senators fear Syria damage ‘irreversible’ after Esper, Milley briefing Bennet reintroduces bill to ban lawmakers from becoming lobbyists From state agriculture departments to Congress: Our farmers need the USMCA Donald Trump Jr. hits back at critics over hypocrisy claims Chicago teachers strike ‘a question of political priorities,’ says former teacher Abortion rights group to host presidential forum on reproductive rights Watch live: Mulvaney holds press briefing Organizers delay award for Plácido Domingo amid sexual harassment allegations Democratic senator introduces bill to jail tech executives for lying about privacy violations How to reform Social Security for future generations of Americans Harris aide complained Buzzfeed reporter’s critical tweet was ‘a really horrible look’ and ‘whiteness manifest’ Macron urges EU to condemn Turkish invasion of Syria Obama: Cummings showed us ‘the importance of checks and balances’ First-generation American launches Senate campaign against Booker Trump judicial nominee delayed amid GOP pushback Poll shows Sen. Gary Peters with slim lead over GOP rival in Michigan Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse renting for charity on Airbnb 95 percent of baby foods tested had toxic metals, study finds Watch live: Pelosi holds press conference Watch live: Pence holds press conference in Turkey Defending an impeached president Rand Paul: Kurds are better off aligned with Assad Maloney to serve as acting Oversight chairwoman after Cummings’s death Pelosi calls Cummings ‘our North Star’ as Democratic leaders mourn his death McConnell says he wants ‘something stronger’ than House Syria resolution Celebrities mourn the loss of ‘rock star’ Cummings O’Rourke plan aims to make air travel more accessible for disabled people White House, Capitol flags flown at half-staff following Cummings death 5G Nation: Why 5G is critical for autonomous vehicles After Syria debacle, US needs to recommit to Indo-Pacific Harris pitches $100B plan to fight Trump’s ‘war on rural America’ 2020 Democrats tell LGBTQ teens they’re not alone on Spirit Day Panel: Biden flies private while campaign bleeds cash Scarborough, Brzezinski honor Cummings as ‘true patriot fighting for justice and truth’ Panel: Warren takes heat, looks to redeem on Medicare for All Farrow: Clinton staff raised concerns over Weinstein reporting Washington is stupidly focused on domestic problems while the economy slows US Ambassador Sondland says Trump directed officials to work with Giuliani on Ukraine Orlando police officer loses vacation day, suspended after pushing teen off roof: report Ocasio-Cortez mourns Cummings: ‘A devastating loss for our country’ Former CIA Agent Amaryllis Fox talks about the importance of listening to our enemies READ: EU ambassador testifies as part of House impeachment inquiry Rising remembers Rep. Elijah Cummings with his friend Jamal Simmons Democratic fundraising tool raises $297M in third quarter Teachers Strike Journalist: The corporate media doesn’t want to see working class power Ambassador Gordon Sondland arrives on Capitol Hill for testimony in impeachment inquiry Booker endorses Lipinski challenger Like Obama, Trump finds Turkey’s Erdogan is trouble Climate change protesters snarl London transit services, clash with commuters Senator Rand Paul reacts to Syria conflict Krystal Ball: White Feminist meltdown over AOC’s Bernie Endorsement ; Saagar Enjeti: Warren versus Yang. Who is right? Trump offers condolences on frequent foe Cummings: ‘Very hard, if not impossible, to replace’ Ukraine whistleblower’s lawyer pushes back on Snowden comparison Chicago teachers begin strike Senate should confirm Canterbury as head of the ATF Rising: October 17, 2019 Erdoğan ‘thoroughly rejected’ Trump letter and threw it ‘in the bin’: report Moscow says US diplomats caught in restricted area near rocket test site: report Perry says Trump directed him to discuss Ukraine with Giuliani: report ‘We lost a giant’: 2020 Democrats mourn the death of Elijah Cummings Prohibition doesn’t work — need it be said again? Cummings’s widow says he ‘worked until his last breath’ Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle mourn Cummings Boris Johnson says Brexit deal between UK, EU reached Pompeo calls Cummings a ‘dedicated public servant’ Kurdish commander says Trump did not oppose deal between Russia, Syria The Hill’s Morning Report – Tempers boil over at the White House Buttigieg emerges as new threat to Biden after debate GOP cautions Graham against hauling Biden before Senate Warren faces tougher sell with ‘Medicare for All’ The Memo: Once the front-runner, Biden now vulnerable Democratic divisions emerge over tackling Big Tech Elijah Cummings, Democratic chairman and powerful Trump critic, dies at 68 Patient advocates launch drug pricing ad campaign