The Hill Articles: February 18, 2020

Buttigieg defends his marriage, slams Trump Blagojevich calls himself a ‘Trumpocrat,’ praises Trump after release from prison Buttigieg says he’d accept money from Bloomberg if he becomes nominee Sanders says he won’t release full medical records Trump pledges federal support for Los Angeles in hosting 2028 Olympics Barr has considered resigning over Trump tweets about DOJ: reports Kennedy, Markey spar over experience in first Senate primary debate Buttigieg, Sanders separated by sliver in Iowa after recanvass Navy does not recommend punishment for ex-War College president over ethics allegations: report Blagojevich released from prison after Trump commutes sentence North Carolina appeals court halts voter ID law Hillicon Valley: Officials worry about Nevada caucus technology after Iowa | Pelosi joins pressure campaign on Huawei | Workers at Kickstarter vote to unionize | Bezos launches $10B climate initiative Hospital workers launch protests for higher wages, say they can’t afford health care 80-year-old atheist wins lawsuit against Kentucky, is allowed to have ‘IM GOD’ license plate Overnight Health Care: Ernst endorses bipartisan bill to lower drug prices | US partnering with drugmakers on coronavirus vaccine | UN chief says virus poses ‘enormous’ risks Pelosi joins pressure campaign on Huawei ICE subpoenas Oregon sheriff’s office for info on 2 Mexican inmates Iowa man accused of holding woman captive, forcing her to watch ‘Roots’ to understand ‘her racism’ Overnight Defense: Dem senator met with Iranian foreign minister | Meeting draws criticism from right | Lawmakers push back at Pentagon funding for wall Trump campaign takes out full-page newspaper ad ahead of Nevada debate Utah lawmakers advance bill to decriminalize polygamy Panel: Are Bernie Sanders’ rivals already conceding Nevada? New National Poll: Is the race now Bernie Sanders vs Michael Bloomberg? Thom Hartmann: Bernie Sanders hasn’t changed a bit in the years I’ve known him Debunked: Michael Bloomberg’s claim that redlining led to the housing crisis Huff Post political reporter Daniel Marans: Bernie Sanders team warns Dem party about convention rigging Krystal Ball: ‘Bernie Bros’ are Sanders’ greatest strength Saagar Enjeti exposes how Michael Bloomberg bought Neera Tanden, Emily’s List, and the Democratic establishment. Krystal & Saagar mock Michael Bloomberg’s attack on Bernie Sanders Trump flexes pardon power with high-profile clemencies On The Money: GAO to investigate Trump aid for farmers | Bloomberg calls for bolstering Dodd-Frank | Where the 2020 Democrats stand on taxes The Hill’s Campaign Report: Bloomberg to face off with rivals at Nevada debate Davis: Taking another look at Bernie Sanders Maxine Waters blasts Trump as ‘mafia boss’ over Stone case Susan Collins in statistical tie with Democratic challenger: poll Bloomberg qualifies for South Carolina primary debate Obtaining health care in the appropriate setting is crucial for older patients Top Democrats demand answers on DHS plans to deploy elite agents to sanctuary cities Scarborough blasts Trump pardons, says ‘political hacks’ and ‘co-conspirators’ will be next Sanders holds double-digit lead in national poll Christian lawmaker group blames ‘Satanists and Atheists’ for poll results Overnight Energy: Green groups to sue over Trump rollback of Obama water rules | GOP climate plan faces pushback from right | Bezos launches $10B climate initiative Sanders slams Trump pardons as part of ‘broken and racist criminal justice system’ Colorado saw record cannabis sales in 2019 US slaps restrictions on five major Chinese media outlets Bloomberg will sell company if elected, adviser says Al Gore launches new voter registration effort with Climate Reality Action Fund Government’s AI principles overlook two important issues Climate change could wipe out coral reefs by 2100: scientists Sanders touts South Carolina official who switched from Biden to back him in South Carolina ad Rosario Dawson comes out as LGBTQ+ Evacuated Americans head to Omaha for treatment of COVID-19 MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace says she’ll ‘gladly’ vote for Sanders There’s an environmental disaster happening in your washing machine. Here’s how to clean it up. Jeff Bezos donated billions to fight climate change–but what about Amazon’s practices? Caught between two governments, Puerto Ricans show their resilience Mayor of Tucson endorses Warren The EU and the UK can benefit from American agriculture Comey: Reputation of Justice Department more important than ‘angry, vindictive president’ Trump accuses Bloomberg of ‘illegally buying’ Democratic nomination Inside the myth that listeners don’t want to hear female singers ‘Recyclable’ labels on plastic products are often misleading, says review Judge rules against Huawei’s move to sue US government Top Republicans back Barr amid criticism over controversial DOJ decisions A new strategy for Central Asia McSally ties Democratic rival Kelly to Sanders in new ad Steyer backers call on DNC to ease requirements to appear on debate stage Illinois GOP House delegation blasts Blagojevich commutation: ‘The face of public corruption’ US partnering with drugmakers on coronavirus vaccine Amazon’s Ring adds new security features amid criticism Bloomberg the electable Limbaugh: Trump advised me to ‘never apologize’ for Buttigieg remarks Census Bureau spends millions on ad campaign to mitigate fears on excluded citizenship question Bloomberg campaign: Primary is two-way race with Sanders Democratic senator meets with Iranian foreign minister Greenpeace says many plastics are not actually recyclable Stephen Miller’s uncle says he donated to pro-refugee group as a wedding gift President Trump approval rating holds steady post-acquittal: Poll Netanyahu trial set to begin March 17 Gun rights supporter rebukes protesters for ‘riot’ at Ohio University Country radio listeners want to hear women. So why aren’t they? Fort Lauderdale mayor could seek federal assistance after 211M gallon sewage spill How to downsize the federal education role — without attracting attention Warren: Bloomberg making debate will show how other candidates handle ‘an egomaniac billionaire’ New conversion therapy ban passes Virginia state Senate GOP leader in Illinois statehouse slams Trump for commuting Blagojevich’s sentence Trump pardons ex-NYPD commissioner Kerik, financier Milken Congress should consider the harms of competitive bidding for life-sustaining devices Trump on anonymous official behind op-ed, book: ‘I know who it is’ Trump says he has ‘total confidence’ in Barr One lawmaker gets engaged, another married around Valentine’s Day Klobuchar campaign gets first super PAC Massachusetts state lawmaker arrested on charges of embezzling campaign funds HuffPost reporter: Sanders could win plurality of delegates but lose nomination With polar bear study open for comments, critics see effort to push drilling in ANWR Judge warns Weinstein lawyer not to discuss case What happens during a contested Democratic National Convention? Rick Perry to rejoin dental insurance company as chief strategy officer Author: Barriers to voting ‘getting more and more rigorous’ Sanders campaign expands operations in Michigan House Oversight accuses Border Patrol of blocking investigation into secret Facebook group Trump commutes sentence of ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich in rash of clemency orders What will the next decade of natural disasters look like? Afghanistan president wins second term A disgraced Senate and president have no business confirming judges GAO launches investigation into Trump aid for farmers Meghan McCain to Joy Behar: ‘You guys have done a piss-poor job of convincing me that I should vote for a Democrat’ Many of us live with scarcity — so why isn’t the government doing the same? Abortion storytellers and the harassment they face What America’s Thinking: February 18, 2020 Judge dismisses professor’s lawsuit over transgender pronouns Here’s what Bloomberg’s new criminal justice plan says Florida mother plans legal action after 6-year-old held 48 hours over tantrum: reports Top intelligence community lawyer leaving position Company to provide free clothing to any female candidate Former SF Giants player says he was banned from team reunion over support for Trump The antitrust hammer hits college admissions Ernst endorses bipartisan Grassley-Wyden bill to lower drug prices Kickstarter employees vote to unionize Lawsuit claims grocery chain Publix illegally sold weapon to teenager accused in fatal stabbing Sanders leads among Latino voters: poll Mayor Peter and the Wolf Trump’s trade adviser spars with CNN anchor over who’s responsible for the economic boom Mississippi floods cause mass evacuations, river surging over 37 feet Bloomberg calls for bolstering Obama-era financial rules, reversing past criticism Biden offers to open for Cher after she tweets her support Bloomberg proposes financial transaction tax Soros: Zuckerberg, Sandberg should be removed from control of Facebook India builds wall to hide slum during Trump visit: report Judge refuses to delay Stone sentencing How the media fall in and out of love with candidates Trump pardons ex-49ers owner Trump administration imposes Venezuela sanctions on Russian oil company In defense of William Barr The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde urges Trump to join effort to free Assange Chinatown restaurants, shops say business is down due to coronavirus fears Green groups plan to sue over Trump rollback of Obama waterway protections Scarborough: Media ‘parroting’ Trump economy when Obama’s ‘was much stronger’ Rising: February 18, 2020 California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the homeless: ‘We own this issue’ UN secretary general: Coronavirus poses ‘enormous’ risks but ‘not out of control’ Catholic school students planning protest after two gay teachers resign Is your Yelp review racist? Graham warned Pentagon chief about consequences of Africa policy: report DHS chief: SWAT-like teams wouldn’t be needed if sanctuary cities would help ICE The importance of maintaining trust in the Intelligence Community Trump to waive federal contracting laws to speed construction of border wall Omar endorses progressive Georgia Democrat running for House seat Bloomberg has spent $124M on ads in Super Tuesday states Turkey targets hundreds of people tied to US cleric for arrests Why Trump has already secured a second term — no matter who his opponent is Poll: Biden and Sanders in virtual tie among Latino voters in Nevada Buttigieg met with ‘Queers Against Pete’ protesters: ‘He can’t be using his gay card’ American hospitalized with coronavirus: ‘It messes with your mind’ ‘Outraged’ Oregon residents petition to join Idaho Bernie Sanders’s Super Tuesday problem Trump suggests he may sue over Mueller investigation Beijing auto show delayed over coronavirus outbreak Wuhan hospital director dies after contracting virus Bloomberg touts Obama ties in new ad Key Latino group endorses Sanders ahead of Nevada caucuses We should listen to John Bolton Kenan Thompson to host White House correspondents dinner Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid sex-abuse accusations The real reason SpaceX hired former top NASA official Sanders opens 12-point lead nationally: poll The Dalai Lama’s succession rests with Tibet, not China The Hill’s Morning Report – Sanders on the rise as Nevada debate looms Poll: Bloomberg, Sanders neck and neck in Virginia The Memo: Vegas debate gives Democrats last chance to swing Nevada voters Democrats worried about Trump’s growing strength Bloomberg set to debate in Nevada after qualifying in new poll