The Hill Articles: February 21, 2020

DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel: AP Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses Nevada Democrats in overdrive to avoid Iowa repeat Trump directly sought to block publication of Bolton’s book: WaPo Twitter suspends 70 pro-Bloomberg ‘spam’ accounts Judge dismisses Nunes’ lawsuit against Fusion GPS Anderson Cooper calls ‘bulls–t’ in heated Blagojevich interview Dick Van Dyke endorses Sanders, calls for support from older voters Ex-CIA chief calls Trump intel shakeup a ‘virtual decapitation’ of the intelligence community Trump furious after officials allowed Americans with coronavirus to fly home with other passengers: report Bloomberg to do interview with Al Sharpton Trump’s new intel chief makes immediate changes, ousts top official ‘Not good enough’: Warren, Biden hit Bloomberg over non-disclosure agreements Hillicon Valley: Facebook, Twitter split on Bloomberg video | Sanders briefed on Russian efforts to help campaign | Barr to meet with Republicans ahead of surveillance fight Bloomberg campaign hits Sanders over reports of Russian interference Additional US service member diagnosed with brain injury from Iran attack Overnight Defense: Seven day ‘reduction in violence’ starts in Afghanistan | US, Taliban plan to sign peace deal Feb. 29 | Trump says top intel job has four candidates Former Trump official says Russia trying to interfere in 2020 election: ‘We have to be on guard’ FERC’s effort to undermine state clean energy policies cannot stand California state lawmaker introduces bill to create universal basic income of $1K a month Overnight Health Care: Officials confirm 34 total coronavirus cases in US | ObamaCare favorability hits highest level in poll | McSally unveils bill to lower drug prices amid tough campaign Overnight Energy: EPA moves to limit financial pressure on ‘forever chemical’ manufacturers | California sues Trump over water order| Buttigieg expands on climate plan The Hill’s Campaign Report: What to watch for in Nevada On The Money: Wells Fargo to pay $3B settlement over sales scandals | Dow drops more than 200 points over renewed coronavirus fears | Ex-Goldman chief says it would be ‘harder to vote for Bernie than for Trump’ ‘Our Cartoon President’ razzes Bloomberg in Sunday’s episode How a tax on financial transactions would simply hurt the middle class It’s time to add graphic warnings to cigarettes Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle endorse Klobuchar Steyer campaign reaches tentative union deal with staffers CDC prepares for pandemic in the US Brigham Young University removes rule from code of conduct banning ‘homosexual feelings’ FBI arrests man accused of launching cyberattacks against former Rep. Katie Hill’s rival Iowa Democratic Party to recount caucus results from 23 precincts Pelosi blasts Trump’s ‘dangerous’ pick for intelligence chief Trump rallies supporters in Nevada, capping four-day trip to the West Now is our chance to turn the tide on ocean plastic pollution Wells Fargo to pay $3B settlement over sales scandals Kentucky gov signs bill requiring all schools to have one armed resource officer Paul Ryan says he disagrees with Romney’s impeachment vote Sanders responds to former Goldman Sachs CEO: ‘I welcome the hatred of the crooks’ Sanders says he was briefed on Russian effort to help campaign Israeli foreign minister calls on Belgium to ban ‘antisemitic’ parade Trump: Democrats ‘trying to start a rumor’ about 2020 Russian interference Bloomberg says he pays all his employees equally. Here’s what they say Weinstein jury deadlocks on the most serious charge Former US ambassador Yovanovitch lands a book deal: report Bloomberg says he’ll release three women from NDAs if they request it We need more data to sort out Puerto Rico’s pension ills and debt morass Gaming industry works to combat unregulated gaming machines Trump doubles down on ‘Parasite’ criticism: ‘I like to see things that we do get honored’ Sanders has 8-point lead in California: poll McSally unveils bill to lower drug prices amid tough campaign Former Goldman Sachs chief: It would be ‘harder to vote for Bernie than for Trump’ Clinton calls Trump ‘Putin’s puppet’ amid reports of Russian interference in 2020 election Storm clouds loom as Trump loyalist Grenell becomes acting intelligence chief What do extreme sports enthusiasts and gamblers have in common? Steyer spends big on Facebook ads in Nevada, South Carolina Trump administration releases supplemental information on sage grouse rollback Comey responds to Trump with Mariah Carey gif: ‘Why are you so obsessed with me?’ Poll: Bloomberg stalls after Vegas debate Congress to get election security briefing next month amid Intel drama New York man accused of making death threats against Schumer, Schiff Trump aide asked Cabinet agencies to identify anti-Trump appointees: report You’ll soon be able to compost your body after you die Officials confirm 34 total coronavirus cases in U.S. Typical income no longer covers major costs: Study It’s time we put real resources into eating disorders education and research Bloomberg unveils billboards to troll Trump ahead of campaign stops Republican Party sending mailer labeled census ahead of official forms John Legend joining Warren in South Carolina next week Reduce lending in low-income neighborhoods? Incredibly, the government has a plan that could help banks do that Coronavirus cases hit new high in US — and numbers expected to rise Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in Las Vegas Prominent Texas Latina endorses Warren Bloomberg campaign: Vandalism at Tennessee office ‘echoes language from the Sanders campaign and its supporters’ Why Democrats may end up with a nominee who is like Donald Trump Buttigieg to join striking South Carolina McDonald’s workers next week New York attorney general threatens to sue NYC over alleged taxi fraud Democratic strategist says Biden ‘has to’ get second place in Nevada Young Turks founder: Warren ‘clearly won the debate’ Trump’s nomination of an unqualified DNI undermines bipartisan intelligence reform Poll: Voter fraud, foreign interference top election security concerns Trump doubles down on Neil Cavuto attacks: ‘Will he get the same treatment as’ Shep Smith? Twitter, Facebook split on manipulated Bloomberg video More than 100 children have died from the flu so far this season US private sector activity drops amid coronavirus fears: analysis What America’s Thinking: February 21, 2020 Kennedy, Markey neck-and-neck in Massachusetts primary: poll Ending the Peace Corps program in China is not smart Bette Midler defends Oscars against Trump: ‘I’m more upset that a parasite won the White House’ Comedian helps a boy bullied for his dwarfism go to Disneyland Washington Post fact-checker gives Bloomberg 4 Pinocchios for ‘deceptive editing’ in campaign ad The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dem anxiety grows ahead of Super Tuesday Attorney General Barr is in a mess — and has no one to blame but himself How will American attitudes toward rich people affect the 2020 presidential election? Five takeaways from new fundraising reports for 2020 Democrats Why prosecutorial discretion must be less discreet for criminal justice ‘¡Síganme los buenos!’ Google Doodle celebrates Mexican comedian Chespirito Maxine Waters: Gang members have ‘more integrity’ than ‘street player’ Trump EPA moves to limit financial pressure on ‘forever chemical’ manufacturers under cleanup law How sorry should Bloomberg really be about his ‘Stop and Frisk’ policy? Nevada Democrats notify 1,000 early caucusgoers of voided ballots: report American Diamond Princess evacuees test positive for coronavirus Buttigieg rates Colin Jost’s impression of him Russia using facial recognition technology to track coronavirus quarantine Democrats working to ensure Trump’s second term New poll finds Sanders and Warren are neck and neck in Massachusetts Dow drops 300 points following renewed coronavirus fears Barr to attend Senate GOP lunch on Tuesday Trump says he is considering four candidates for intelligence chief Obama sends birthday wishes to John Lewis: ‘Thanks for making good trouble’ Panel: Will Obama try to swing the convention against Bernie Panel: Is Nevada make or break for Biden? Coronavirus could lead to stock correction: Goldman Sachs Huff Post Reporter: How real voters describe their voting choice between Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren Hill Reporter: Internal Pete Buttigieg memo reveals terror over inevitable Bernie Sanders’ win Trump dismisses reports of Russian meddling, labels them Democratic ‘misinformation campaign’ The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief: Can Michael Bloomberg erase his terrible debate performance? Saagar Enjeti: Senator Elizabeth Warren plays gender card to cover up super PAC hypocrisy Buttigieg and Biden haven’t invested in any ads in the crucial Super Tuesday states: WSJ analysis Krystal Ball: If Dems steal the nomination from Bernie there will be hell to pay Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti: New Politico report reveals Bloomberg’s plan to steal the race from Bernie The new American center Buttigieg expands on climate plan with new proposals South Korean officials warn of ’emergency’ as coronavirus cases soar Google reluctant to hand over documents in multistate antitrust probe: WSJ Buttigieg: Limbaugh ‘has a different idea of what makes a man’ David Ignatius: International community preparing for ‘prospect of four more years’ of Trump Mulvaney confirms he’d have to take a pay cut to be permanent White House chief of staff Chinese authorities change coronavirus criteria…AGAIN Rising: February 21, 2020 The US has a primary care shortage — scope of practice reform can help Trump names the first openly gay person to a cabinet-level position Progressives hope Nevada offers roadmap for pro-union 2020 victory Warren secured $3 million line of credit in January California delivers swift suit after Trump orders water diversion Bloomberg’s ‘stop and frisk’ record should make voters stop and think Biden scores key Latino endorsement 13 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Iran, two new deaths ahead of elections Reid pushes back on Sanders suggestion that a Democrat with plurality of delegates should be the nominee Now is the time for a US data protection agency Defense intelligence analyst pleads guilty to media leaks of classified materials Ocasio-Cortez announces slate of all-female congressional endorsements Fox’s Henry, Regan defend Cavuto after Trump attacks: ‘Outstanding man, outstanding journalist’ Warren urges IRS to add ‘taxpayer advocate’ to team implementing agency reforms A missed opportunity for Democrats ObamaCare favorability hits highest level: poll 8 people arrested outside Trump rally in Colorado for ‘obstructed traffic’ Bloomberg to troll Trump with billboards during Phoenix and Las Vegas visits: report China’s coronavirus economic cardiac arrest Sanders on Bloomberg debate performance: Likely Trump would ‘chew him up and spit him out’ Doug Collins not interested in national intelligence role despite Trump interest Texas woman sentenced for illegal voting faces deportation after parole Florida teacher suspended after washing student’s mouth out with hand sanitizer USWNT players seeking more than $66M in discrimination suit against US Soccer Cry Leviathan: A warning from the world’s whales Bloomberg: Will the candidate measure up to the campaign architect? Sanders gaining ground on Biden with black voters: poll Debate focus on spectacle over substance doesn’t help pick best candidate Pompeo expects US-Taliban agreement to be signed on Feb. 29 ‘Parasite’ studio fires back after Trump criticism: ‘He can’t read’ Hippocratic or hypocritical? The problem with doctor-assisted suicide The Hill’s Morning Report — Sanders, Dems zero in on Super Tuesday The Memo: Chaos deepens among Democrats after Bloomberg’s misfire Rivals worry Sanders building ‘insurmountable’ Super Tuesday lead