The Hill Articles: October 18, 2019

Democratic chairman presses Transportation secretary over transparency in Boeing 737 Max probe Florida GOP lawmaker says he’s ‘thinking’ about impeachment Wisconsin students protest firing of black security guard who scolded student for using N-word Hundreds wearing ‘Stand With Hong Kong’ shirts attend NBA game in protest Democrats introduce ‘THUG Act’ to block funding for G-7 at Trump resort Kurdish group PKK pens open letter rebuking Trump’s comparison to ISIS Trump tweets ad hitting Romney as ‘Democrat secret asset’ Trump officials say aid to Puerto Rico was knowingly stalled after Hurricane Maria US imposes new sanctions on Cuba over human rights, Venezuela Giuliani asked State Dept. to grant visa for ex-Ukraine official at center of Biden allegations: report Baltimore mayor looks to rename downtown courthouse after Cummings Harris campaign releases web video highlighting opposition to death penalty Our diets are killing us and doctors aren’t trained to help Cummings to lie in state at the Capitol State cites 38 people for violations in Clinton email review Hillicon Valley: GOP lawmakers offer election security measure | FTC Dem worries government is ‘captured’ by Big Tech | Lawmakers condemn Apple over Hong Kong censorship Perry won’t comply with subpoena in impeachment inquiry Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop ex-felons from voting over money they owe Sanders seeks spark from Ocasio-Cortez at Queens rally Trump campaign to hold rallies in Mississippi, Kentucky How Congress can take action on strengthening consumer privacy House Republicans ‘demand the release of the rules’ on impeachment Gabbard hits back at ‘queen of warmongers’ Clinton Overnight Health Care — Presented by National Taxpayers Union —Dem wants more changes to Pelosi drug pricing bill | Ebola outbreak wanes, but funding lags | Johnson & Johnson recalls batch of baby powder after asbestos traces found On The Money: Supreme Court takes up challenge to CFPB | Warren’s surge brings scrutiny to wealth tax | Senators eye curbs on Trump emergency powers Biden seeks to fundraise off fact he’s running out of money Overnight Energy: Trump taps deputy energy secretary to replace Perry | Praises pick Dan Brouillette as ‘total professional’ | Perry denies quid pro quo over Ukraine CMS policy shouldn’t penalize those with rare disease Business groups keep pressure for trade deal amid impeachment fight McConnell: Trump’s troop pull back in Syria a ‘grave strategic mistake’ Overnight Defense — Presented by Boeing — Trump insists Turkey wants cease-fire | Fighting continues in Syrian town | Pentagon chief headed to Mideast | Mattis responds to criticism from Trump Biden struggles to reverse fall Biden endorsed by former Connecticut senator, 51 Massachusetts leaders Super PAC seeks to spend more than $1 million supporting Yang Graham says he shares Kurdish ‘concerns’ over cease-fire TSA head rules himself out for top DHS job   Lawmakers condemn Apple, Activision Blizzard over censorship of Hong Kong protesters Climate activist dressed as Boris Johnson climbs Big Ben Fracking, conservation and peace: Let the bureaucrats be heard Trump nominates deputy energy secretary to replace Rick Perry Trump campaign sells ‘Get over it’ T-shirts Krystal Ball rips media for going ‘all-in’ on Buttigieg’s debate performance NATO ministers need to have difficult conversations to keep everyone honest Ocasio-Cortez, Monica Lewinsky empathize with Meghan Markle’s ‘sudden prominence’ Sallie Mae execs flew over 100 employees to Hawaii to celebrate record $5 billion in student loans: report Saagar Enjeti: Harris ‘the product of a bankrupt political system’ Khashoggi fiancée meets with lawmakers seeking ‘justice and accountability’ for his slaying Supreme Court to hear case over quick deportations Scalise, Cole introduce resolution to change rules on impeachment Poll: Majority of voters say White House should cooperate with impeachment inquiry Women’s advocacy group calls on DNC to cancel MSNBC debate after rejection of new Lauer investigation Career State official warned about Biden’s son: report Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to consumer agency Allegations of bed bugs at Trump’s Doral resort swarm Twitter Kasich says he’d back impeachment What America’s Thinking: October 18, 2019 Sen. Hassan calls for look into federal government support for entities hit by ransomware attacks Dollar signs of the times April Ryan backs out of Buttigieg interview: Campaign didn’t mention ‘venue would be a fundraiser’ Pennsylvania to test new election security measures Youth climate activists get Miami Beach to declare climate emergency Pentagon chief to travel to Middle East amid Syria cease-fire Boeing pilot warned about ‘egregious’ issue with 737 Max before deadly crashes: report Boris Johnson cannot afford defeat on the new Brexit deal with Europe Merkel sidesteps question about Trump hosting G-7 at his resort Ebola outbreak wanes, but funding lags Buttigieg removes Chicago attorney from fundraiser, returns donations after backlash Sharia law is already here — the IRS must respond Trump campaign threatens to sue CNN, citing Project Veritas videos Trump speaks with NASA astronauts on all-female spacewalk Ex-Watergate prosecutor says evidence in impeachment inquiry ‘clearly’ points to Trump Jane Fonda arrested for second time in climate change protest FTC Democrat raises concerns that government is ‘captured’ by large tech companies Gowdy remembers political opponent, good friend Elijah Cummings Drugmaker recalls heartburn drug Zantac over cancer concerns Former NBC hosts call for reversal of rejection of sexual misconduct investigation Don’t let ‘America first’ become ‘America last’ GOP leader defends Mulvaney amid backlash over quid pro quo comments GOP lawmaker responds to Mulvaney: ‘Are we trying to exculpate Russia?’ New Jersey school district proposes banning students with lunch debt from field trips, prom The Hill’s 12:30 Report: White House does damage control after Mulvaney remarks Meghan Markle opens up about the struggle of the spotlight, motherhood in new interview Clinton suggests Gabbard is ‘favorite’ candidate of Russians The way things used to be in the Senate, will they ever be again? Schiff says Mulvaney walk-back not ‘the least bit credible’ Trump insists Turkish leader wants cease-fire Progressive commentator: Democrats ‘addicted to slapping a new face on old politics’ Pompeo rejects idea that the United States abandoned Kurds Elizabeth Warren should concern Donald Trump ‘bigly’ Senators want vote on bill to rein in president’s emergency powers The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden camp faces new challenges Gen F — Young Americans are being fleeced of their future Omar calls Trump hosting G-7 at Doral ‘disturbing’ Bye-bye Bei Bei: Beloved panda leaving the National Zoo Johnson & Johnson recalls single batch of baby powder after asbestos traces found White House correspondent April Ryan to moderate fundraising event for Buttigieg Private flight spending soars in Democratic presidential race Shaq donates home to Atlanta boy paralyzed by shooting NBC-Universal rejects outside investigation of Matt Lauer Panel: Rep. Gabbard ties with Sen. Harris, not so top tier anymore Mayor Pete flip flops on Medicare for all Hill editor-in-chief: ‘Hard to imagine’ House leadership without Cummings Dr. Abdul El-Sayed reacts to Democrats health care plans Mike Pompeo’s Faustian bargain San Diego woman agrees to give up over 300 pet rats Philosophy Tube: Understanding the hunger for revolution Majority of Americans believe Trump’s Syria move has damaged US reputation: poll The Hill’s Editor in Chief Bob Cusack: Warren must have an answer on medicare for all, why impeachment is dangerous for Dems Krystal Ball: roasts media for going all-in on Mayor Pete; Saagar Enjeti: Kamala’s Twitter meltdown is why she’s failing UAW will continue strike while voting on new contract GOP lawmakers offer new election security measure Soak the rich with taxes and everyone will get clobbered Perry denies quid pro quo was part of ‘transparency’ pressure on Ukraine ISIS stepping up attacks on prisons, Kurds: report Study: California fault that could produce massive quake moves for first time VA might not be able to end veteran homelessness, but we shouldn’t stop trying China denies NBA commissioner’s claim they requested Rockets GM be fired DCCC leader advises Democrats to keep messaging on impeachment ‘simple’ Top economic adviser warned Trump on reelection chances ahead of China truce: report Congress plays party politics regarding Syria and Saudis Rising: October 18, 2019 NASA makes historic all-female spacewalk House Democrats risk overriding fairness factor on impeachment China’s economic growth sinks to 26-year low Delaware woman: Employer said she looked ‘like a terrorist,’ barred wearing hijab Megyn Kelly appearance on Fox News draws more than 4 million viewers Regulate, but don’t ban, flavored e-cigarettes Fighting continues in Syrian town despite cease-fire deal Gunmen target Mexican town, free El Chapo’s son Trump job approval slips 2 points in Gallup poll Draining Iraq’s swamp The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump’s impeachment jeopardy deepens Mulvaney admission deals blow to White House impeachment defense Warren’s surge brings new scrutiny to signature wealth tax Senate GOP braces for impeachment trial ‘roller coaster’