The Hill Articles: October 25, 2019

Key witness in impeachment investigation asks federal judge to rule on testifying NASA Administrator: ‘I believe Pluto is a planet’ Pompeo voices support for work of diplomat criticized by Trump Biden, Sanders defend themselves over questions of age Pelosi: Court ruling a blow to ‘Trump’s attempt to put himself above the law’ Retired four-star general blasts White House over NYTimes, WaPost cancelations Kamala Harris skipping forum to protest award given to Trump California prepares for biggest blackout yet Pentagon awards $10 billion cloud contract to Microsoft over Amazon McAleenan says he won’t testify before House panel despite subpoena Lawmakers wager local booze, favorite foods in World Series bets Liz Cheney leads GOP field by 20 points in potential Wyoming Senate race: poll Saagar Enjeti: Biden campaign on ‘life support’ Poll: Half of voters say media gives too much coverage to sexual misconduct allegations GM reaches deal with union to end strike What America’s Thinking: October 25, 2019 Overnight Health Care — Presented by Partnership for America’s Health Care Future — 1,500 more migrant children separated than previously reported | FDA working ‘as quickly as possible’ on flavored e-cigarette ban Why preservationists must be more green to protect our historic places Trump primary challenger Sanford calls president ‘unhinged’ and ‘insecure’ Senate Dems: Barr must recuse himself from Ukraine, Russia probe investigation White House official to corroborate diplomat’s version of Ukraine events: report On The Money: 2019 deficit nears $1 trillion | Trump plans Supreme Court appeal over House financial records subpoena | House Dems offer bill to expand estate tax Reasons for economic optimism — even in manufacturing Hillicon Valley: Facebook launches ‘News Tab’ | Senate passes bill to take on ‘deepfakes’ | Schumer outlines vision for electric cars Chairman Cummings’ ‘phenomenal’ team Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief says ‘mechanized’ forces headed to Syria | Troops would protect oil fields | House subpoenas State, OMB officials in impeachment inquiry | Trump keeps up attacks on key diplomat Ted Danson, Jane Fonda get arrested at latest climate change protest Overnight Energy: Interior drops controversial proposed change from final FOIA rule | Schumer pushes for all-electric vehicle future by 2040 | Court tosses California case challenging Trump car emissions rule Gingrich: I was wrong about China Elijah Cummings, native son of Baltimore, gets emotional send-off from Democratic luminaries READ: Judge’s order for DOJ to give Congress redacted Mueller materials Cummings’ staff honor him in op-ed: He brought ‘moral clarity’ Dem lawmaker raises concerns over ‘eavesdropping’ smart speakers Meghan McCain: GOP will be in a ‘very dark place to rebuild’ after Trump Giuliani accidentally calls reporter, leaves voicemail about needing ‘a few hundred thousand’ dollars Poll: GOP faith in party’s plan for Syria drops Charles Barkley’s free speech hypocrisy Trump recognizes Cummings during address at historically black college Judge orders DOJ to release grand jury material from Mueller report to Congress The DACA case is about basic fairness — and the country’s economic future GOP lawmaker says newly-released Butina was jailed due to ‘Russophobia’ #ImpeachBarr trending on Twitter amid criminal investigation into Russia probe Biden releases plan to bolster unions, curtail ‘abuse of corporate power’ Romney, Collins, Murkowski only Senate GOP holdouts on Graham’s impeachment resolution John Kerry: Some evidence against Trump ‘more powerful already than what we saw in the impeachment of Richard Nixon’ Over 2,000 fetal remains found on deceased abortion doctor’s property to receive a ‘proper burial’ Drugmaker to pay millions for allegedly inflating price of opioid treatment 27 nations pledge nearly $10B to fight climate change, US not among them MLB umpire apologizes for threatening civil war if Trump impeached Pentagon chief: ‘Mechanized forces’ to protect Syrian oil fields Feds subpoena brother of arrested Giuliani associate: report Obama: ‘You’re not a sucker to have integrity and to treat others with respect’ 2019 deficit nears $1 trillion, highest since 2012: Treasury In era of climate change, federal government should do more than provide ‘seawalls for everyone’ Russian soldier allegedly opens fire on Siberian base, killing 8 FAA revokes company’s repair certification after Lion Air 737 Max crash House Democrats offer bill to expand the estate tax Gingrich calls impeachment process a ‘despicable violation of the American Constitution’ Attacks on Baltimore ‘hurt’ Cummings, wife says Watch live: Trump speaks about criminal justice reform Ohio governor signs into law measure to increase cybersecurity of elections Interior removes controversial proposed change from final FOIA rule Biden’s lead shrinks in South Carolina poll Democrats subpoena White House, State Dept. officials for depositions in impeachment inquiry Trump steps up attacks on key diplomat in impeachment inquiry Ukraine whistleblower’s lawyers say client’s identity no longer relevant Buttigieg: I ‘never believed’ in ‘Medicare for All’ that ends private insurance Trump considers selling DC hotel Number of vaping-related illnesses appearing to level off Trump dismisses need for impeachment team: ‘I’m the team’ Senate Dems slam Trump for shifting funds meant to deter Russia to border wall Largest California utility reports broken power line near wildfire origin Schumer pushes for all-electric vehicle future by 2040 The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Nareit — State of the states: Political fights heat up FDA working ‘as quickly as possible’ on e-cigarette flavor ban Kanye West says supporting Trump is ‘God’s practical joke to all liberals’ The Renewable Fuel Standard is killing the environment Bolton lawyers in contact with impeachment committee members: reports Senate passes legislation to combat ‘deepfake’ videos Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar to hold Minneapolis rally Michael Moore on Sanders endorsement: ‘I’ve always been with Bernie’ The US must engage now on the EBRD leadership search First currently serving White House official plans to testify in impeachment probe Most oppose reparations for slavery: poll Federal court dismisses California case challenging Trump car emissions rule How the economy can shape a president’s impeachment Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid pull Johnson & Johnson baby powder from stores Felicity Huffman released from prison Government watchdogs warn DOJ stance will have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers Clinton memorializes Cummings for standing ‘against corrupt leadership of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel’ What’s behind the clamoring for skilled immigration? Cheap labor Poll: Voters rate Sanders most honest on how plan affects health costs China hits back at Pence, calls his criticism ‘lies’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: DNC toughens December debate criteria Fox News to air town hall on rising depression, suicides in law enforcement Conway calls it ‘silly’ to say she threatened Washington Examiner reporter Boeing 737 Max Lion Air report points to a series of failures Hunter in Arkansas dies after being attacked by deer he shot No middle ground: Trump’s Syria pullout will either mean nothing or sink him DNC toughens qualification criteria for December debate Warren flails on Medicare For All Panel: Gabbard won’t seek reelection Bernie Sanders policy director unveils new plan to legalize marijuana Tim Pool on why the media bows to the Clintons Newt Gingrich talks US-China relations Cummings pallbearer skips McConnell handshake at memorial Michael Moore: Why I support Bernie over Warren PBS, Politico to co-host sixth Democratic debate in December Saagar Enjeti: Biden camp seeks super PAC bailout to stop campaign free fall Gingrich defends NBA: You can’t ‘ask an individual company to stand up to an entire sovereign state’ Russian agent Maria Butina released from prison, awaits deportation Why Democratic candidates should propose ‘5,000 for 5’ in Afghanistan Video of female soccer team making human shield around opponent adjusting hijab goes viral Women removed from NYC bar after confronting Harvey Weinstein Watch live: Obama, Clintons honor Cummings at funeral in Baltimore NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell first woman to receive Career Achievement Award by RTCA Biden dismisses cash advantage of opponents: ‘I’m not worried’ It shouldn’t take an act of Congress to build a pipeline Will impeachment stop Democratic gains in the South? Rising: October 25, 2019 Thousands line up to attend Cummings funeral in Baltimore Nationals invite Trump critic José Andrés to throw first pitch for game five Facebook launches ‘News Tab’ featuring major publishers Trump rips Tim Ryan after he drops out of Democratic race Argentina’s foregone election and the Fernández administration Trump needs a ‘Balfour moment’ Thunberg apologizes for people impersonating her to gain access to others ACLU says 1,500 more children separated from parents than previously reported Americans split on whether Trump should be impeached and removed: poll Respiratory therapists lead to better health outcomes The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by Better Medicare Alliance — Impeachment angst growing in GOP Gabbard won’t seek reelection to Congress, focuses on presidential bid Senators concerned impeachment will consume agenda GOP worries it’s losing impeachment fight GOP lawmakers express concerns about Giuliani’s work in Ukraine