The Hill Articles: September 27, 2019

McConnell challenger McGrath backs impeachment inquiry McConnell encouraged Trump to release transcript of Zelensky call: report Trump told Russian officials in 2017 he was unconcerned about Moscow’s election interference: report CEO who cut his own salary to give out raises extends $70K minimum salary to new employees Delaney loses Iowa state director in staff shakeup Florida school evacuated after ‘bong’ misheard as ‘bomb’ Former North Carolina GOP Chairman to plead guilty of lying to FBI White House limit access to Trump calls with Putin, Saudi Arabia: report House panel to hold briefing with intel watchdog next week Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine steps down First House Republican backs impeachment inquiry Michelle Obama praises Meghan Markle as ‘an inspiration’ Federal-State coordination was vital during the last recession Tlaib campaign starts selling ‘impeach the mf’ T-shirts Hillicon Valley: Democrats seize on whistleblower complaint to push for election security | Google taps GOP Senate aide to lead lobbying | Warren calls for congressional tech office Steyer unveils climate plan including $200B ‘Global Green New Deal Fund’ Giuliani pulls out of event featuring Putin: reports Trump signs stopgap measure, funding government through November Microsoft, Mastercard, Hewlett Foundation launch institute to investigate cyberattacks Overnight Health Care — Presented by Better Medicare Alliance — Federal judge blocks Trump from detaining migrant children indefinitely | Health officials tie vaping-related illnesses to ‘Dank Vapes’ brand | Trump to deliver health care speech in Florida On The Money: Trump signs stopgap spending bill | Shutdown fight delayed to November | Deutsche Bank reveals it has two individual tax returns tied to House subpoena | House Dems demand documents on Ukraine aid Japan deal a much-needed trade win White House confirms Ukraine transcript was moved to highly classified system: report Former white supremacist: Kicking extremists off social media plays into ‘victimhood narrative’ Deutsche Bank reveals it has two individual tax returns tied to House subpoena Trump met with NRA chief to discuss financial support: report Sanders is losing the leftist movement he started Trump to give health care speech in Florida next week Overnight Defense — Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries — Pentagon chief says delay in Ukraine aid didn’t hurt US security | Dems subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents | House for second time votes to block Trump emergency Trump campaign doubles down on Biden-Ukraine allegations in new TV ad Overnight Energy: USDA unable to release reports after researchers leave | Trump officials spent over $10M in fees to keep parks open during shutdown | Green groups sue Trump over vehicle emissions rule Judge blocks Trump administration from detaining migrant children indefinitely Why 2019 feels like 1929 — and what we can do to change course Student at Virginia school says classmates pinned her down and cut her dreadlocks Krystal Ball: Wall Street has no place in Democratic Party It’s time to axe the unjust ‘widow’s tax’ Saagar Enjeti claims media is biased in favor of Warren Feinstein requests probe into Trump EPA threat to withhold California highway funds Democrats subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents Why President Trump will enjoy success with Hispanics in 2020 Boeing CEO to testify before Congress on 737 Max Ginsburg, Patrick Dempsey among honorees at Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Diplomat Joseph Wilson, who challenged lead-up to Iraq war, dies at 69 Former extremists call for violent extremism to be treated as public health issue GOP challenger Joe Walsh: Trump is ‘giving the country the middle finger’ Pentagon chief: Delay in Ukraine military aid didn’t affect US national security Pittsburgh school district investigates homework assignment parents called offensive No, Mr. President — you won’t win the Hispanic vote in 2020 Colbert questions Sanders on middle-class tax hike after pressing Warren on the same topic Greta Thunberg: I don’t understand why ‘grown-ups’ mock ‘acting on the science’ We need to stop treating mentally ill people like criminals Merriam-Webster defines hyphen and apostrophe after Trump tweet Bullock unveils plan to protect public lands House Democrats demand White House turn over docs on Ukraine aid Why Warren is taking the lead Mark Ronson walks back comments identifying as sapiosexual USDA nixes release of multiple reports over researcher exodus Puerto Rico releases new plan to cut debt by 33 percent Democratic lawmaker fires back after NRCC mocks him for getting marriage counseling Why would anyone want to be a professor? Feds won’t pursue charges against Sacramento officers who fatally shot Stephon Clark Support for Trump impeachment rises 12 points in new poll Intelligence community strikes back — an impeachment game-changer Gabbard announces support for Trump impeachment inquiry CDC, officials tie vaping-related illnesses to ‘Dank Vapes’ brand in Illinois, Wisconsin What America’s Thinking: September 27, 2019 Chris Wallace: Whistleblower spin from Trump supporters ‘deeply misleading’ Harry Reid predicts Trump, unlike Clinton, won’t become more popular because of impeachment House conservative introduces resolution to censure Schiff Feds charge more than 30 people in $2B Medicare fraud scheme Income inequality grows even as poverty rates fall: Census Green groups sue Trump administration over vehicle emissions rule House Democrats submit counteroffer on new NAFTA, advancing talks Why the Framers would reject the Democrats’ impeachment criteria The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Pelosi attacks Barr over Ukraine call Warren proposes investing in congressional tech expertise to diminish lobbying power Fertility rates are decreasing — let’s ensure assisted reproductive technologies are regulated Next round of US-China trade talks set for second week of October The Hill’s Campaign Report: Impeachment fight poses risks to both Trump, Dems Theaters ban masks at ‘Joker’ screenings in response to security concerns Democrats sue over North Carolina’s congressional maps Progressive action group co-founder: Warren, Sanders belong ‘in a class unto themselves’ A summit of states turned around US education 30 years ago — it’s time for another Trump administration spent more than $10 million in collected fees to keep parks open during shutdown Democratic debate in October to be held over only one night Senate Democrats say top NRA officials knew about Kremlin ties US strikes ISIS in Libya three times in eight days GOP lawmaker: We’re past point of doing separate infrastructure bill A new standard by Financial Accounting Standards Board should be reconsidered Harris calls for Kavanaugh impeachment inquiry on anniversary of Ford testimony Google taps Senate GOP aide to lead lobbying efforts House for second time approves measure blocking Trump’s emergency declaration for wall El Salvador president: ‘Nobody cares’ about US impeachment inquiry What the GM strikers teach us about government subsidies Iran releases seized British tanker Feinstein calls for ‘word-for-word’ transcript of Trump call at heart of impeachment inquiry Wells Fargo names new CEO House Republican on impeachment: ‘I just don’t see it going anywhere’ New Yorker cover depicts Trump, Giuliani shoving Uncle Sam off a bridge Why we need to invest more in AI Panel: A neoliberal will never win again Panel: Who should drop out next? Former Extremists: Does deplatforming work? Warren vs. Sanders: PCCC’s Adam Green makes the case Kasich warns Democrats on impeachment: ‘It’s not a light matter’ GOP lawmaker Tim Burchett weighs in on impeachment inquiry The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief: Dems strategic blunder on impeachment? Saagar Enjeti: WAPO freaks out over Rising criticism; Krystal Ball: Wall Street “Dems” have another hilarious meltdown Jury pool of 300 to be questioned on Annapolis newspaper mass shooting Thousands in New Zealand kick off new climate change marches Congress must take action on Chinese human rights abuses Pelosi: No timetable on impeachment Scarborough to Pelosi: ‘Our constitutional republic literally hangs on’ what you do on impeachment Getting personal can effectively address all factors of health Man who harassed woman wearing Puerto Rican flag shirt convicted of felony hate crime Azar, other health officials press people to get flu shots early Australia joins NASA’s mission to return to the moon Rising: September 27, 2019 Chicago teachers vote to authorize union strike Nearly 300 former US officials sign statement backing Trump impeachment inquiry Thunberg leads climate change strike in Montreal NBC’s Holt on impeachment: ‘This will only get uglier’ Russia says it hopes US wouldn’t release Trump-Putin calls Des Moines Register parts ways with reporter involved in viral beer story Nancy Pelosi is ready for this fight Trump demands Schiff resign over account of Ukraine call Pelosi: Attorney general ‘has gone rogue’ to protect Trump Giuliani: State Department official should ‘step forward,’ ‘I wasn’t operating on my own’ The US cannot neglect Kurdistan, a pillar of its Middle East strategy and stability White House, DOJ learned about whistleblower around same time complaint was filed: report A Wall Street tax can help pay for bold policy solutions Pence advised Trump against releasing partial transcript of Ukraine call: report Climate activists return to shut down DC traffic in march to EPA, Trump hotel The Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by National Association of Manufacturers — Whistleblower complaint roils Washington Congress hunts for offramp from looming shutdown fight Democrats seize on whistleblower report to push for election security GOP battens down the hatches after release of Trump whistleblower complaint