The Hill Articles: September 18, 2019

Senior HUD official reprimanded for making political statements on the job Whistleblower complaint concerns Trump talk with foreign leader: report Pelosi: Lewandowski should have been held in contempt ‘right then and there’ Trump to withdraw FEMA chief nominee: report Billionaire to host top-dollar fundraiser in New York City for President Trump Biden lead shrinks, Sanders and Warren close gap: poll Defense bill talks set to start amid wall fight Interior transfers parts of public lands to Army for border wall construction Ocasio-Cortez mocks ‘White House ethics’ in Instagram post House chairman reaches deal on classified briefing with Trump’s Afghanistan negotiator Pennsylvania state senator resigns after being arrested on child porn charges 2017 marked first year firearms killed more people than car accidents: study Biden allies: Warren is taking a bite out of his electability argument Democrats bicker over strategy on impeachment Lawmakers run into major speed bumps on spending bills GOP signals unease with Barr’s gun plan Queer Marine veteran launches House bid after incumbent California Rep. Susan Davis announces retirement Former aide accuses NY legislator of trying to make him wear leprechaun costume CBS, WarnerMedia will no longer run e-cigarette ads Overnight Health Care — Presented by Partnership for America’s Health Care Future — Pelosi set to unveil drug price plan | Abortion rate in US hits lowest level since Roe v. Wade | Dems threaten to subpoena Juul Trump visits border wall construction in California to cap three-day trip Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party Hundreds join teen-led pledge not to have kids until climate change is addressed Scalise blasts Democratic legislation on gun reforms Trump signs wall during visit to US-Mexico border NASA’s mission should not be whittled down Teen vaping rates doubled in 2019, with 25 percent of high school seniors using e-cigarettes Budowsky: Donald, Boris, Bibi — The right in retreat US growth slowdown, energy production and ratification of USMCA House reaches deal on continuing resolution, vote expected Thursday Can the presidential candidates please talk about our debt crisis? Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg to meet with lawmakers | Big tech defends efforts against online extremism | Trump attends secretive Silicon Valley fundraiser | Omar urges Twitter to take action against Trump tweet Former Bush staffer urges ‘fellow Latinos’ to vote Trump ‘out of office’ Melania Trump to ring stock exchange opening bell on Monday Kennedy to challenge Markey in Senate primary American veterans targeted online by foreign entities: study On The Money: Fed delivers second rate cut to fend off global risks | Trump says Fed has ‘no guts’ | House gets deal on continuing resolution | GM faces bipartisan backlash amid strike R&D, not Greenland, can solve our rare earth problem Overnight Defense: Trump says he has ‘many options’ on Iran | Hostage negotiator chosen for national security adviser | Senate Dems block funding bill | Documents show Pentagon spent at least $184K at Trump’s Scotland resort Ocasio-Cortez accuses NY Times of ‘dripping condescension’ Krystal Ball: Reality debunks Biden’s ‘Medicare for all’ smear Bolton blasts Trump’s foreign policy in closed-door meeting: report Overnight Energy: Trump tweets he’s revoking California’s tailpipe waiver | Move comes as Trump visits state | California prepares for court fight | Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges lawmakers to listen to scientists Media and candidates should be ashamed that they don’t talk about obesity Obama: ‘Watching TV or reading social media’ not helpful for presidents UPS uniforms get first major redesign since the early 1920s GOP’s Kennedy sends warning shot to Trump nominee Menashi Zuckerberg to meet with lawmakers to discuss ‘future internet regulation’ READ: Trump administration memo on background checks NRA says Trump administration memo a ‘non-starter’ Senators call for more automakers to join emissions deal with California Wars must end — Congress should clarify our mission in the Middle East Referee suspended after forcing high school wrestler to cut dreadlocks or forfeit match Fox News Media signs Bartiromo to multiyear deal Jamie Dimon: No need for a law de-emphasizing shareholder value Authorities say Felipe Vázquez admitted to sex with 13-year-old girl Poll: Trump neck and neck with top 2020 Democrats in Florida Instagram to restrict content promoting weight loss products DHS officials called lawmaker visit to migrant detention facility a ‘Hill stunt’ Top Oversight Democrat demands immigration brass testify Martin Luther King III says Kaepernick would get back in NFL ‘overnight’ if fans boycotted Democrats hold first hearing in push for clean energy by 2050 Poll: Biden leads Democratic field by 10 points in Florida Senate Democrats block government spending bill Yang says he would decriminalize opiates, as well as marijuana Is war with Iran on the horizon? CNN announces details for LGBTQ town hall Khanna calls out progressives who haven’t endorsed Lipinski challenger Trump’s economic advantage within the Democratic base Amazon launches feature enabling Alexa to donate to 2020 candidates Manchin: ‘Beto O’Rourke is not taking my guns away from me’ Sinema touts bipartisan record as Arizona Democrats plan censure vote Tech giants defend efforts against extremist content Trump says he has ‘many options’ on Iran Denver leaders push for $15 minimum wage Barr fails to persuade Cruz on expanded background checks Trump blasts Fed chief after rate cut: ‘No guts’ No, Justice Ginsburg, we don’t need a constitutional amendment to protect equal rights for women Facebook auto-generation tech still being used to boost Islamic State, al Qaeda: complaint California governor signs Uber, Lyft bill Trump doubles down on Graham: ‘How did going into Iraq work out?’ Coalition of farmers and ranchers endorses Green New Deal Most voters say there is too much turnover in Trump administration First same-sex couple gets engaged on ‘Bachelor’ franchise Washington Monument reopens after three years of repairs Hong Kong activists visit Capitol Hill Trump emphasizes US relationship with Israel after election doesn’t favor Netanyahu Former immigration judge fined, temporarily banned from federal service for promoting Clinton policies Homeland Security chairman calls on new Trump aide to reestablish cyber coordinator Michigan bans sales of flavored e-cigarettes First step to reduce greenhouse emissions is replacing coal with natural gas State Department responds to report of canine program mistreatment in Jordan Lobbying groups ask Congress for help on Trump tariffs Kavanaugh book authors dismayed about Democrats ‘rush to judgment’ on impeachment calls House Democrat urges Trump to address online extremism at UN Protesters outside Trump Beverly Hills fundraiser clash with supporters, burn American flag Former NOAA heads criticize agency leaders, Trump over ‘political attacks’ against the agency Documents show Pentagon spent at least $184,000 at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland Prosecutors say American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight has ties to ISIS Badrun Khan to challenge Ocasio-Cortez in Democratic primary Driver of car that rammed Trump Plaza told police he ‘blacked out’ Fed delivers second rate cut to head off global risks Even educators are special interests: Research shows academia’s blind spots Pompeo: Saudi oil attack an ‘act of war’ by Iran Iran Judo Federation banned after pressuring athlete to boycott competition against Israeli Senate Democrats introduce legislation to limit foreign interference in elections Poll: Democratic lead on generic congressional ballot slips to 8 points Senate panel advances Trump’s nominees to lead Air Force, Army Tillis trails Democratic Senate challenger by 2 points: poll Trump administration floats background check proposal to Senate GOP Experts say no sugary drinks for kids, but parents can’t do it alone Statue of Chief Standing Bear to be unveiled in Capitol Climate activist Greta Thunberg implores lawmakers to ‘listen to the best available science’ Lewandowski says Mueller report was ‘very clear’ in proving ‘there was no obstruction,’ despite having ‘never’ read it Strategist for Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 campaign on long list for poetry award Ocasio-Cortez calls GM cutting striking employees insurance ‘straight barbarism’ Trump’s ‘soldier of fortune’ foreign policy California prepares court action against Trump’s move on tailpipe emissions Dem leader says party can include abortion opponents America faces fresh challenges to technology innovation leadership Booker unveils ‘opportunity and justice’ plan for workers Clinton celebrates first visibly pregnant CEO to be on business magazine cover Alabama man arrested in ISIS probe Warren picks up key endorsement from Iowa state treasurer Taylor Swift ‘obsessed’ with politics, says she’s cautious about celebrity support backfiring for Democrats Senate confirms two Treasury nominees over Democratic objections Duterte misspoke when taking credit for mayor’s assassination attempt, spokesman says Greta Thunberg disputes GOP lawmaker’s metaphor on pollution Beto needs to revive talk about his ‘war tax’ proposal Meghan McCain: Lewandowski Senate run would be ‘an absolutely ridiculous crap show’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump, Graham clash over Iran policy Hoyer calls on GOP leader to denounce ‘despicable’ ad attacking Ocasio-Cortez Congress must step up to protect our democracy 5 things to know about climate activist Greta Thunberg Congressional Democrats threaten to subpoena Juul in teen vaping investigation Poll: Bill Weld leads among Trump GOP challengers with 5 percent support Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democrats by 6 points Lewandowski clashes with CNN’s Camerota over honesty to reporters Omar asks Twitter what it’s doing in response to Trump spreading ‘lies that put my life at risk’ ‘Gameday’ attendee who raised thousands with sign asking for beer money will donate funds to children’s hospital Liz Cheney calls for ‘proportional military response’ against Iran WATCH: Greta Thunberg gives testimony, calls on lawmakers to ‘listen to scientists’ on climate Uninsured by circumstance — or by choice? Missile, drone debris from oil site proves Iran role in attack: Saudi officials Sanders unveils $2.5 trillion ‘Housing for All’ plan Saagar Enjeti: Why Andrew Yang is beating Kamala Harris Super PAC targets Lewandowski with ad amid Senate speculation Trump tweets he’s revoking California’s tailpipe emissions waiver while visiting state Gabbard: ‘Debate or no debate we are driving forward’ All but two Democratic presidential candidates should drop out now Watchdog group sues BLM for relocation docs Michelle Malkin knocks Cokie Roberts shortly after her death: ‘One of the first guilty culprits of fake news’ Graham warns Trump: New Iran sanctions likely to ‘fall short’ Lawmakers beat reporters in annual spelling bee competition Congress can hold Trump accountable on Honduras Colbert presses Warren on middle-class tax hike: ‘You might want to defend the taxes’ India approves ban on e-cigarettes Business leaders expect drop in economic growth Trump in danger of giving the Taliban exactly what they want Gabbard says new allegation against Kavanaugh ‘warrants further investigation’ US youth climate activists to join Thunberg in protest at Supreme Court McCabe says he would ‘absolutely not’ cut a deal with prosecutors Internal poll shows Kobach trailing Democrat in Kansas Senate race Nadler’s House committee holds a faux hearing in search of a false crime DHS disinvites BuzzFeed immigration reporter from border tour: report Trump attends secretive Silicon Valley fundraiser marred by protests RNC reports record $23.5 million fundraising haul for August Lewandowski ‘very, very close to announcing’ decision on Senate run Sen. Kaine: No reason for US to ‘engage in military action to protect Saudi oil’ Panel: Is AOC betraying Bernie Sanders? Panel: Is Kamala Harris finished after this new poll Saudi Arabia says it will provide proof linking Iran to oil strikes Laura & Vanessa Marano: Why sex trafficking survivors are often invisible Ted Cruz backs ‘Princess Bride’ star’s call against remaking classic film: ‘I have never agreed with a statement more’ Lewandowski: There’s no reason for me to be held in contempt Jimmy Carter: ‘It would be a disaster to have four more years of Trump’ Iran: US visa issue might force cancellation of Rouhani trip to UN Fighting the epidemic of maternal and newborn mortality with ‘Big Belly Homes’ Trump names Robert O’Brien as next national security adviser Sandy Hook Promise releases dramatic new ad Professor Richard Wolff: GM strike shows the labor movement is on the rise New Mexico releases plan to provide free college to all state residents: report TVA CEO shares thoughts on Bernie and Warren’s utility plans Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard talks Iran-Saudi tension, Israel, and DNC bias Saagar Enjeti: Why Andrew Yang is beating Kamala Harris; Krystal Ball: Reality debunks Biden’s Medicare for All smear EU chief says possibility of no-deal Brexit is ‘very real’ Navy acknowledges footage of ‘unidentified’ flying objects Saudi strikes are a critical test for Trump Trump says he will ‘substantially’ increase sanctions on Iran Rising: September 18, 2019 New poll finds Biden, Warren in virtual tie in Iowa Poll: 37 percent of voters support starting impeachment proceedings Nearly 60 US mayors pen op-ed backing Buttigieg’s 2020 bid Migrant mothers, children sue Trump administration, say asylum rules enforced arbitrarily The surveillance ‘reform’ charades begin Trump blames O’Rourke for making it ‘much harder’ to reach deal on guns NJ mayoral candidate saves woman’s life during door-to-door campaigning Pelosi: Trump ‘had to do’ something on China, but might have made a wrong move Democratic donor Ed Buck charged with running drug house where two men died Supporting elections in Afghanistan weakens governance Trump slams Democrats as ‘shameful’ after Lewandowski hearing Iran warns of immediate response to any action over attacks on Saudi oil facilities Netanyahu and rival’s parties tied, partial election results show DC statehood will give representation to city residents and rectify a deep injustice The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump eyes narrowly focused response to Iran attacks Trump faces difficult balancing act with reelection campaign Democratic senators quietly hope Biden wins over rivals GM under fire from all sides Mississippi AG investigates his rival in governor’s race Abortion rate in US hits lowest point since Roe v. Wade