The Hill Articles: September 16, 2019

Trump seeks to expand electoral map with New Mexico rally Two former Trump aides ordered to defy House subpoenas Trump praises Kavanaugh as a ‘great, brilliant man,’ blasts NYT over ‘smear’ report at rally Trump on Hispanic Advisory Council member Steve Cortes: ‘He looks more like a WASP than I do’ Trump references ‘Me Too’ movement at rally: ‘We can’t say this, but … you’re better looking’ California adds Iowa to state’s travel ban over refusal to fund gender transitions Brad Pitt: Donald Trump poses a ‘threat’ to some ‘serious issues’ Trump at a pivotal crossroads on Iran Pressley to introduce resolution to open impeachment inquiry against Kavanaugh Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in New Mexico Chinese government employee accused of visa fraud targeting US research Senate set for floor showdown over Trump border wall Hundreds turn out for London’s first transgender equality march Bottom line Feehery: Impeachment fever bad for Democratic governing vision New storm rises over Kavanaugh Press: Trump turns out light on climate change talk NC high school cheer team ‘on probation’ after holding pro-Trump banner at game Trump says NYT employees involved in Kavanaugh article should resign Our last best chance of redemption: Why Congress needs to pass USMCA Prospects for Trump gun deal grow dimmer Trump says US has reached ‘initial’ trade deal with Japan Josh Hawley: Democratic calls for Kavanaugh impeachment show ‘war with constitution’ On The Money: NY prosecutors subpoena eight years of Trump tax returns | Senators struggle to get spending bills off ground as shutdown looms | Progressive tax-the-rich push gains momentum | Trump faces dwindling leverage with China Hillicon Valley: FCC approves Nexstar-Tribune merger | Top Democrat seeks answers on security of biometric data | 2020 Democrats take on Chinese IP theft | How Google, Facebook probes are testing century-old antitrust laws Snowden on Trump: He’s ‘a man who has never really known a love that he hasn’t had to pay for’ Grassley: Kavanaugh classmate didn’t contact Senate panel A cautionary tale of climate change Virginia county GOP censures Rep. Riggleman, sparking sharp response Yang says comedian Shane Gillis reached out to him amid controversy Overnight Defense: Trump says he doesn’t want war with Iran | Pentagon chief calls attack on Saudi oil facilities ‘unprecedented’ | Administration weighs response | 17th US service member killed in Afghanistan this year Overnight Energy: Top presidential candidates to skip second climate forum | Group sues for info on ‘attempts to politicize’ NOAA | Trump allows use of oil reserve after Saudi attacks Former Obama officials willing to testify on McCabe’s behalf: report Overnight Health Care — Presented by Partnership for America’s Health Care Future — Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy | Measles outbreak slows | House to investigate private equity firms over surprise medical bills Saagar Enjeti: The real story behind Biden’s ‘Corn Pop’ tale Trump is winning the war on dangerous drugs from China For the next debate, how about jobs and the economy? Survey finds one in 16 women call their first sexual experience rape RNC spokeswoman names New Mexico as 2020 target for Trump Distinguishing contractors from employees ‘SNL’ decides not to hire new cast member after racist, sexist, homophobic remarks resurface Attack on Saudi oil is a reminder America needs sustainable energy dominance Users turn to Facebook, YouTube to research and buy steroids: study Illinois lawmaker gets pooped on by pigeon while discussing pigeon poop problem McConnell lashes out at Democrats over ‘unhinged’ criticism of Kavanaugh Suspect in synagogue fire says he tried to put it out Trump introduces Mariano Rivera for Medal of Freedom ceremony with Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Trump says he wants to avoid war with Iran America’s foreign policy needs more than a replacement for John Bolton Group sues Trump administration for info related to ‘attempts to politicize NOAA’ Graham promises Kavanaugh will not be impeached over ‘scurrilous’ allegations Arizona Supreme Court rules business can refuse to make wedding invites for LGBTQ couple Colorado cites cybersecurity concerns in banning QR codes on ballots Lack of accountability and oversight has become a significant problem in the military Poll: Biden holds 12-point lead over Sanders, Warren third New York attorneys subpoena eight years of Trump tax returns: report Pentagon chief briefs Trump as administration weighs Iran response Trump awards Yankees legend Mariano Rivera the Medal of Freedom State Dept sent explosive-detection dogs to Jordan despite evidence of mistreatment: report Top conservative presses VA on allegations of retaliation against employees protecting whistleblowers Latest Brett Kavanaugh media ‘report’ is pure partisan malice Mark Ruffalo dismisses Boris Johnson’s comparisons to the Hulk: ‘The Hulk only fights for the good of the whole’ House panel investigating private equity firms’ role in surprise medical billing Azar calls for transparency in Ebola-like death in Tanzania Jeff Bridges calls for donations to get his ‘good buddy’ Bullock ‘up on that debate stage’ Poll: 33 percent of voters undecided on who won third Democratic debate Hillary Clinton praises Arnold Schwarzenegger for gerrymandering op-ed House committee launches investigation into Transportation Secretary Chao Why a blanket ban of facial recognition technology in schools would be bad policy FCC approves Nexstar-Tribune merger Secret Service buying Jet Skis to protect Trumps at waterfront resorts Judiciary Committee chairman Nadler dismisses Kavanaugh impeachment calls Measles outbreak slows with no new cases reported last week Jon Bon Jovi: Booker would ‘do an amazing job’ as president What America’s Thinking: September 16, 2019 Women’s March cuts ties with three board members amid anti-Semitism controversy Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade raise money for anti-bullying LGBTQ organization To beat Trump, Democrats need to win on the economy Nadler: Trump impeachment needed ‘to vindicate the Constitution’ Trump to raise $15M for reelection campaign during California trip Top Democrat demands answers from CBP on security of biometric data Saving surprise medical billing legislation Ted Cruz knocks New York Times for ‘stunning’ correction on Kavanaugh report US service member killed in Afghanistan Pro-Trump website edited British reality star’s picture to show him wearing Trump hat Omar says she hopes Netanyahu not reelected Democratic senator: Attacks on Saudi oil refineries ‘may call for military action against Iran’ Watch live: President Trump presents Medal of Freedom to Mariano Rivera Kavanaugh remains guilty until proven innocent, according to Democrats The Hill’s 12:30 Report: NY Times story sparks new firestorm over Kavanaugh Snowden: ‘Ultimate goal’ is return to US, but wants ‘fair trial’ US mulls increased intelligence sharing with Saudi Arabia after oil attack: report Venezuela’s Chavez worked with Marxist guerrillas to inundate US with cocaine Chamber of Commerce argues against Democratic proposals for financial transaction taxes Eight recession signals flash orange, none flash red Gabbard warns Trump: Acting like ‘Saudi Arabia’s b—- is not “America First”‘ Top Sanders adviser: ‘He is a little bit angry’ Amazon changed search algorithm to boost profitable products: report Joe Walsh: GOP is a ‘cult’ and Trump a ‘would-be dictator’ Over 1,000 students across 17 colleges pledge not to work at Palantir over ICE work The US needs to overhaul the antiquated way it funds its infrastructure needs Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad wins Emmy for outstanding commercial Trump’s economic approval takes hit in battleground states: poll Taiwan says China meddling in its presidential election Working Families Party endorses Warren after backing Sanders in 2016 Cornell medical school to offer free attendance for qualifying students Trump ramps up rhetoric on Iran Law enforcement’s encryption dilemma Warren proposes new restrictions, taxes on lobbying Congress should defy Dan Coats’ last request on phone surveillance Five top 2020 Democrats haven’t committed to MSNBC climate forum Senator asked FBI to follow up on new information about Kavanaugh last year Trump: House Judiciary should investigate Obama Netflix deal instead of his business Firefighter dead after building explosion in Maine American teen’s lawyers drop bid for his release in Italy RNC spokeswoman on 2020 GOP primary cancellations: ‘This is not abnormal’ New York Times apologizes for ‘inappropriate and offensive’ tweet on Kavanaugh story Democrats have to choose between saving children’s lives and hurting Trump politically Some CBD vapes may be spiked with cheap, illegal synthetic marijuana: AP Panel: What the media got wrong about the debates Panel: Will the debate change anything? Ocasio-Cortez calls for Kavanaugh to be impeached Meet two Colorado Dems challenging John Hickenlooper’s Senate candidacy MSNBC’s Scarbrough credits Fox’s Hemingway for prompting Kavanaugh correction in New York Times Why TYT’s Emma Vigeland believes Biden’s polls are inflated Sanders Senior Advisor explains the difference between Bernie, Warren RNC spokeswoman lays out Trump’s 2020 campaign strategy Krystal Ball destroys Biden’s praise of “great drug companies”; Saagar Enjeti: The real story behind Biden’s Corn Pop tale Alabama weather service employee who sent tweet wasn’t aware of Trump’s Dorian post: report Iran’s strength and strategy show with Saudi oilfield attacks Kim invited Trump to visit North Korea amid stalled nuclear talks: report WaPo gives Eric Trump 4 Pinocchios after ObamaCare website claim Perry confident energy market ‘will rebound positively’ after Saudi oil attack Congress must reinstate assault weapons ban Spain rejects US request to extradite Venezuelan ex-spy Trump says Kavanaugh ‘assaulted by lies and Fake News’ after NYT correction Tom Price: The fiscal crisis at hand Rising: September 16, 2019 Warren releases wide-ranging anti-corruption plan New York Times issues correction on Kavanaugh story Houthi rebels threaten more attacks on Saudi facilities US-Mexico-Canada trade pact: A necessity in fragile global economy Trump says US doesn’t need ‘Middle Eastern Oil & Gas’ as prices spike UAW members walk off jobs at General Motors in first national strike since 2007 Abrams helps launch initiative to train women activists, organizers This is how Democrats will ensure Trump’s reelection Whistleblower Edward Snowden calls on Macron to grant him asylum in France Yang campaign says it received 450K entries for ‘Freedom Dividend’ contest Iran: Rouhani, Trump won’t meet at United Nations Arizona’s property tax law abuse must end OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump takes 2020 roadshow to New Mexico This week: House jump-starts effort to prevent shutdown Judd Gregg: Trump is the almost, occasionally, pretty close to socialist policy guy Juan Williams: Why does Trump fear GOP voters? Senators struggle to get spending bills off ground as shutdown looms Progressive tax-the-rich push gains momentum