The Hill Articles: September 3, 2019

Winston Churchill’s grandson to be expelled from Conservative Party after defying Boris Johnson Biden campaign says it’s returning money from lobbyists Bipartisan senators urge Trump administration to release Ukraine aid Ginsburg after cancer treatment: ‘I am pleased to say that I am feeling very good tonight’ Graham calls on Barr to declassify files on DOJ watchdog’s Russia probe Ocasio-Cortez tweets video of damage caused by Dorian: ‘This is what climate change looks like’ Kroger asks customers to stop openly carrying guns in stores Disney will donate over $1M to relief efforts in Bahamas after Dorian Stormy Daniels on testifying to Congress: ‘I have no fear of being under oath’ Trump ramps up Twitter offensive as Dorian approaches Florida China poses high-risk test for Trump Pelosi updates Trudeau on status of Trump’s NAFTA revamp Boris Johnson to expel conservative lawmakers who voted against government in Brexit vote, spokesman says Warren adopts Inslee’s climate plan as part of her 2020 platform Schumer: Odessa shooting ‘could have been avoided’ with background check bill Pavlich: Candidates pushing the gun ‘buyback’ lie Sen. Mike Lee granted visa to Russia after other senators’ requests are denied White House swipes at Washington Post in official video celebrating Trump’s ‘winning’ ACLU to ask court to block $3.6B reallocated from military projects to border wall Lobbying World The digital divide leaves rural students behind, innovation can change that Judge orders White House to restore Playboy reporter’s press pass New Hampshire Democratic spokeswoman says Lewandowski winning Senate race will simplify party’s message Brazil’s Bolsonaro will miss UN summit addressing Amazon fires to prepare for surgery Trump says US is ‘sending crews’ to help Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian What Mattis gets wrong: Alliances also need rebuilding at home On The Money: Stocks decline as Trump digs in on trade war | New tariffs on Chinese goods take effect | Deutsche Bank throws curveball in Trump tax return fight Dramatic footage shows Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas UK Parliament defies Johnson on Brexit vote: ‘Not a good start, Boris’ Has America turned into a parliamentary democracy? Overnight Health Care: Public’s view of drug companies sinks to record low in poll | NYC declares end to measles outbreak | Health advocates fear Planned Parenthood funding loss could worsen STD crisis Overnight Energy: EPA argues its blog isn’t public information, won’t change post | Castro, Booker release climate plans | Democrats duke it out to be top climate candidate Pentagon readies response, evacuates military personnel ahead of Hurricane Dorian Lawmakers offer bill to shore up federal cybersecurity New Hampshire Democratic spokeswoman: Things are getting worse for Trump as voters get to know him Trump moving forward to divert $3.6B from military projects for border wall Illinois student arrested for hate crime after allegedly hanging noose in elevator Biden’s campaign shares support from Marine after criticism of war story on campaign trail Hillicon Valley: Instagram seen as top 2020 disinformation target | Facebook to let users opt out of facial recognition on photos | Dozens of states looking at Google antitrust probe | Senate panel to hold hearings on tech mergers West Texas shooting victim’s widow makes direct appeal to Trump: ‘Please do something’ EPA argues its blog isn’t public information, won’t change post Ted Cruz fires back at Lori Lightfoot: ‘Mayor, your anger is misplaced’ Winning the politics of the climate crisis Meghan McCain: ‘I’m not living without guns’ GOP faces new pressure to act on guns House Democrats unveil bill to ensure citizenship for children of service members Facebook pushes back on feds’ plan to use fake social media accounts North Carolina court strikes down state legislative map Ben & Jerry’s introduces new flavor in support of criminal justice reform Trump sent message of congratulations to Poland on World War II anniversary Action needed to calm nervous markets Odessa gunman purchased weapon in private sale: report Russian billionaire Deripaska says US has not proved he is a Putin agent Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo NRA slams Walmart’s ‘shameful’ change to gun policies Sanders: ‘Hurricane Dorian has everything to do with climate change’ Boris Johnson criticized by parliament after losing majority Why the China trade war is justified Mattis: Military leaders must be prepared to deal with sexual relationships as women integrate into combat roles Federal judge rules claims against drugmakers over opioid crisis can proceed to trial Ted Cruz, Alyssa Milano plan in-person meeting to discuss guns Biden holds 12-point lead over Trump in head-to-head poll Trump’s new ambassador to Mexico sparks blowback with criticism of Frida Kahlo Warren narrows Biden’s lead in new poll Mistrust created a storm of confusion around citizenship changes Latest Trump tariffs expected to increase cost of school supplies Facebook ends facial recognition photo tagging suggestions Democrat Mike Johnston ends Senate bid in Colorado CVS expands campaign to battle teen vaping Future of Mobility Summit Evangelical leader suggests teaching evolution contributes to mass shootings Broadband basics for back to school Whoopi Goldberg warns Debra Messing for trying to publicize Trump donors Trump administration sanctions Iran’s space agency New York City declares end to measles outbreak Search suspended for victims of deadly California dive boat fire States to launch Google antitrust investigation: report Three people shot, one hit by car at Minnesota State Fair We must act to address gun violence Key Democrat says Trump North American trade pact approval unlikely in 2019 Poll: Trump’s approval steady despite deepening economic fears Poll: Gun violence turning into top issue for voters in 2020 Poll: Voters want US to confront China over trade Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democrats, Warren surges to third behind Sanders Netflix denies that it is scrapping binge model in favor of weekly episode releases Biden campaign says he doesn’t have to win Iowa Paper ballots are essential to securing our elections and our democracy Walmart to discontinue sales of some ammunition, asks customers not to open carry What America’s Thinking: September 3, 2019 Poll: 40 percent of voters don’t think Trump will win reelection McConnell: ‘Over-the-top’ Moscow Mitch nickname effort to ‘smear’ me Federal safety board says Autopilot engaged in 2018 California Tesla crash Democratic Party closing last two offices in South Dakota Castro releases climate plan The nation is betting the farm Mattis: ‘I’ll speak out’ about policy issues ‘when the time comes’ McConnell accepts Democratic rep’s challenge to 5 debates China contests Trump claim it is fentanyl source The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Manchin decides to stay in Senate Human-centered plastics recycling interventions can help combat climate change Senate antitrust panel to hold hearing on tech mergers Ocasio-Cortez rips Pence’s stay at Trump resort in Ireland: ‘It’s always about the con’ Luther Campbell changes his tune on Kamala Harris Emma Thompson pens op-ed on climate change: ‘Everything depends on what we do now’ Conversion therapy group founder comes out as gay, apologizes Disney criticized for leaving crew members in Bahamas as hurricane approached Boris Johnson loses parliamentary majority in UK Justice Sotomayor encourages kids to ‘Just Ask’ in new book As NFIP reauthorization deadline looms, Congress must end lethal subsidies Manufacturing shrinks for first time under Trump: survey Texas Democrat wants Mexico to address highway security before vote on revised trade deal Sanders spokeswoman says forthcoming immigration plan shaped by DACA recipients Politicians put too much weight on government’s ‘social media branch’ ABC reporter: ‘It’s pure hell’ in Dorian-devastated Bahamas Man pulled gun at Houston Popeyes over lack of chicken sandwiches Former FCC chairman argues for need to focus on cybersecurity of 5G networks McConnell: GOP would ‘absolutely’ fill Supreme Court seat next year Guatemalan Mayas not coming to take advantage of US generosity Trump suggests watchdog report shows Mueller probe was ‘illegal’ Stocks decline as Trump digs in on trade war UAW members authorize potential strikes against General Motors Trump warns China against waiting until after election to make trade deal Donors raise $65K for woman in Bahamas who sheltered 97 stray dogs during Dorian Scaramucci: Trump is in a ‘full-blown meltdown’ and it’s ‘gonna get way worse’ Trump hits back at London mayor over golf criticism A North Korean sub with nuclear missiles raises the stakes  Ohio Democrats sue to stop purge of voter rolls Manchin passes on run for governor, will stay in Senate NY Times drops sponsorship of Oil and Money conference after pressure from climate activists France considers $15B bailout package for Iran to salvage nuclear accord: report Mississippi venue apologizes for turning down interracial wedding Trump tweetstorm dominates presidential weekend Why the French digital tax deal is not good enough Panel: Why young voters aren’t backing Biden Panel debates Bernie’s plan to cancel medical debt Public’s view of drug companies sinks to record low in Gallup poll McConnell vows to give gun bill a vote if it is backed by Trump Kyle Kulinski: Why the media dismisses Gabbard, Yang, and Sanders YouTube says it has removed more than 100K videos under new hate speech rules Iranian supertanker sought by US turns off tracking beacon Bernie spokeswoman previews Bernie’s immigration plan New Hampshire Dem official on what it takes to win the primary Netanyahu, Trump discussing diplomatic gesture before Israeli election: report Krystal Ball: Washington Post “fact check” proves Bernie right Netflix applies for license to continue operating under new broadcast rules in Turkey Does Comey deserve an apology? Not if you read the IG’s report Treating the disease: An opportunity for US in trade war with China Taliban defends Kabul suicide attack: We enter peace talks with US ‘from a strong position’ Eight children killed in school attack in China Denmark buys four circus elephants to retire them Rising: September 3, 2019 PayPal suspends account affiliated with Ku Klux Klan Texas governor: Odessa shooting suspect previously failed gun background check Continuing disorder in Yemen will bring new threats and a new field for Muslim Brotherhood  Trump allies aim to raise $2 million to investigate reporters, editors: Axios Judge questions Alaska agency’s finding of ’emergency’ to cut Medicaid payments UN: US, allies may be complicit in Yemen war crimes Chasten Buttigieg: Pence’s lunch with Irish leader, partner doesn’t mean he isn’t ‘anti-gay’ Federalism can solve the abortion fight Prince Harry launches initiative to tackle travel industry’s impact on climate Hong Kong leader denies report she discussed resigning with China Pence staying at Trump resort in Ireland, far from meetings Chicago mayor rips Cruz for tweet about violence: ‘Keep our name out of your mouth’ Why the domestic gag rule is bad news Booker unveils $3T climate plan Alabama teen confesses to killing 5 family members: police Death toll rises to 25 in California dive boat fire Biden not trying to ‘mislead anybody’ with war story Trump administration rollbacks disable environmental planning and democracy The Hill’s Morning Report – US coastline readies for Hurricane Dorian to make landfall Congress set for chaotic fall sprint Report highlights Instagram, deepfake videos as key disinformation threats in 2020 elections