The Hill Articles: February 7, 2020

Klobuchar raises $1 million since start of debate Buttigieg after debate: I would be ‘most progressive’ nominee in party’s history Buttigieg, Sanders aim to build momentum from New Hampshire debate Klobuchar blasts Trump for his criticism of world leaders Sanders says NH Democratic senators were wrong to back Trump’s USMCA Democrats at debate criticize the candidate who isn’t there: Mike Bloomberg Poll: New Hampshire Democrats would prefer an extinction-causing meteor over Trump reelection Sanders distances himself from surrogate’s attack that Biden ‘repeatedly betrayed black voters’ Warren, Biden call for law to protect abortion rights ABC moderator presses Buttigieg on rising arrests of blacks for marijuana in South Bend Biden: Trump should be pinning a medal on Vindman, not Limbaugh Biden says he wouldn’t have ordered strike on Iranian general Yang hits candidates for acting like Trump is ‘the cause of all our problems’ Klobuchar lauds Romney’s ‘courage’ while slamming Buttigieg impeachment remark Buttigieg hits Biden: It’s time to ‘turn the page’ Hackers take over official Facebook Twitter accounts Biden slams Sanders over cost of ‘Medicare for All’ Democrats begin debate with battle over who can win in November Buttigieg criticizes ‘my way or the highway’ Sanders Overnight Defense: Impeachment witness Vindman escorted from White House | Esper says Pentagon protects service members from retribution | Trump ousts EU envoy Sondland Pelosi: Republicans embraced ‘darkest vision’ of executive power by acquitting Trump Watch live: Final Democratic debate before New Hampshire DOJ dropping antitrust probe of four major automakers TSA agent arrested after allegedly tricking woman into showing breasts Overnight Health Care — Presented by Partnership for America’s Health Care Future — House committees unveil surprise billing legislation | US waiting for China to accept coronavirus help | Facebook vows to fight vaccine misinformation after child’s death Sanders leads Buttigieg by 4 points in New Hampshire: poll Not guilty but guilty — What should Democrats do next? Trump ousts impeachment witness Gordon Sondland Bundlers see fundraising problems for Biden The Hill’s Campaign Report: Democrats set for critical debate in New Hampshire Patrick says he sees path beyond New Hampshire despite low polling Hillicon Valley: Democrats press Facebook, Twitter to remove new Trump video of Pelosi | Iowa Dem chair calls for investigation into caucus problems | How Reddit is combating coronavirus misinformation History helps us understand how Vladimir Putin handles his power Trump to propose shifting Secret Service back to Treasury from Homeland Security: report Trump health officials defend coronavirus quarantine, travel restrictions On The Money: Economy adds 225K jobs in January, topping expectations | Appeals court tosses Dems’ lawsuit over emoluments | Democrats decide against bringing back earmarks Trump hammers Manchin over impeachment vote Poll: Trump approval rating ticks up in first post-acquittal numbers Overnight Energy: DOJ dropping antitrust probe into automakers | Energy chief unveils coal research initiative | House Dems seek to conserve 30 percent of US lands, oceans GOP chairmen accuse Democrats of ‘selective leaks’ to ‘undermine’ Biden-Ukraine probe Stop coronavirus and the next epidemic by establishing a health security fund now Trump reversal on Yucca Mountain followed by new campaign event US pledges $100 million to help fight coronavirus in China Limbaugh evokes Gehrig in return: Outpouring of support ‘makes me one of the luckiest people alive’ Trump is exonerated, forever acquitted Driverless delivery vehicle gets federal approval EPA regional chief alleges he was fired for being cozy with Dems Pittsburgh-area judge reassigned after allegedly calling juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ Anti-trans bills dole out harsh punishments to doctors who treat minors Joe Biden’s stealth proposal to cancel billions in student loan debt New FDA policy allows lab animals to be adopted after experiments Iowa Democratic Party chairman calls for independent investigation of caucus problems Trump says he’s going to continue hosting rallies if he wins next term Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman escorted from White House Buttigieg campaign mocked for adding applause to CNN town hall clip House Democrats seek to conserve 30 percent of US lands, oceans by 2030 The best way to fix Social Security Facebook vows to combat vaccine misinformation after 4-year-old’s death from flu Esper says ‘Pentagon protects its service members from retribution’ amid reports of possible Vindman ouster What do you do when traveling during an epidemic? Key House Democrat says Perez must go: ‘He doesn’t lead on anything’ Assault weapons ban advances in Virginia legislature amid fierce opposition Doug Collins bashes Loeffler’s past support for Romney in campaign ad House to vote next week on bill to create women’s history museum DHS chief: ‘Remain in Mexico’ initiative partially responsible for 8 months in a row of declining apprehensions NY to sue Trump administration over decision banning residents from ‘trusted traveler’ program Obama veteran Anita Dunn gets more prominent role in Biden campaign shake-up Navajo Nation to create first Native American health care Boosting resource officers will help curb school violence Pence to make swing through New Hampshire on eve of primary Trump touts initiative for disadvantaged communities in Charlotte Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball: ‘We know for sure which class Democratic Party elites are fighting for’ Republican senators call on Twitter to suspend Iran’s Khamenei, Zarif Intercept bureau chief: Buttigieg win in NH would be damaging for Sanders Illinois coronavirus patients discharged Hero doctor who warned about coronavirus dies, sparks unprecedented outcry in China Democrats decide against reintroducing earmarks Democrats call for Twitter, Facebook to take down Pelosi video posted by Trump Virginia abolishes holiday honoring Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Congress needs bipartisan commission to fix Homeland Security Anti-vaxxers on Facebook recommend “natural” flu remedies. Days later, a boy dies. Antarctica hits warmest temperature ever recorded Energy secretary announces coal research initiative Democrat hits Mnuchin for giving Hunter Biden docs to Republicans Hill TV’s Saagar Enjeti: Iowa screw-up is worse than Russiagate ever was Antarctica just hit its hottest temperature ever recorded Collins says it would not be appropriate for Trump to retaliate against impeachment witnesses Heroes in the fight against a killer virus DHS accessing cellphone database for immigration enforcement: report Iowa Democrats extend deadline for campaigns to request recanvass of caucus results Ex-HHS chief threatens to vote ‘no’ on surprise medical billing measure What America’s Thinking: February 7, 2020 Another half cheer for Republicans Poll: 43 percent back Trump acquittal, 41 percent opposed Brazilian judge holds off on indicting American journalist Glenn Greenwald ‘for now’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Democrats gear up for crucial New Hampshire debate Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Impossible’ to find a good bacon, egg and cheese in DC Panel: Pete Buttigieg still a flop with black voters Debate Night: Should Bernie Sanders call out Pete to his face? Immigration Czar responds to Bernie Sander’s immigration proposal Analysis: Sanders ran the table with Latinos in Iowa Krystal and Saagar debate Libertarian on economic populism House passes supplemental disaster relief for Puerto Rico The time is now for congressional action rather than neutrality Ryan Grim: Tom Perez’s ‘CORRUPT’ recanvass call The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief: Nightmare week for Democratic establishment Saagar Enjeti: Iowa screw-up is worse than Russiagate ever was Trump says Mulvaney will stay on as chief of staff Discrepancies in Iowa caucus votes stoke questions Krystal Ball: Pete Buttigieg, DNC collusion is class warfare Krystal and Saagar: Even the establishment wants Tom Perez to resign On The Trail: Iowa disinformation hints at a challenging year ahead Trump claims Pelosi ripping speech was ‘illegal’ Police say someone took Charlottesville plaque marking site of slave auctions Entrepreneurship: The real team sport More than 100 House Dems reject Trump peace plan in open letter Illinois governor says his state’s primary should be first in the nation You have no excuse to skip the gym…when it’s right next to your desk Disney apologizes for charging California elementary school $250 after ‘The Lion King’ showing What Trump got right Trump hotels charge Secret Service up to $650 per night while protecting him: report Five things to watch in New Hampshire primary debate DC Court declines to rehear net neutrality case Bloomberg sparks backlash for 2016 trans rights comments Did the coronavirus spread because of…pangolins? Sanders casts Buttigieg as billionaire favorite in fight for New Hampshire READ: Court decision tossing Democrats’ emoluments lawsuit against Trump This will be a wild weekend in New Hampshire New ad campaign by GOP group: Thank you, Romney Limbaugh to return to radio program Manufacturers group to award Ivanka Trump Sanctions undermine global health security Rising: February 7, 2020 The power of finding inspiration and inner strength as a teenager Singapore raises coronavirus response level to the same as SARS Appeals court rules Democrats can’t sue Trump over emoluments claims Former US Olympics doctor files whistleblower lawsuit over sexual abuse reports First woman appointed UK ambassador to the US New ramps allow disabled paddlers to access rivers Our self-defeating politics of pettiness serves no good Strzok-Page play ‘FBI Lovebirds: UnderCovers’ to be performed at CPAC Expert teachers: Candidates need to consult them on the trail Palestinians reject US allegations of incitement, link violence to Trump peace plan Mississippi State football coach deletes tweets critical of Romney: ‘Just asked questions’ Desperate in Southern California: Darrell Issa’s ‘back to the future’ primary campaign misfires Former Trump Navy secretary endorses Bloomberg White House bid Bipartisan Ways and Means leaders unveil measure to stop surprise medical bills Pastor Jeffress says it’s ‘hypocritical’ for Trump’s enemies to say they pray for him Economy adds 225K jobs in January, far beyond expectations Pelosi, Romney restore America’s faith in democracy Elizabeth Smart says man touched her while she slept on flight last summer Russia adds over 200 Jehovah’s Witnesses to terror register, organization says DC Court: Turkey must face charges in Sheridan Circle assault on Kurdish protesters Cruise ship carrying Chinese nationals docked in New Jersey, 4 hospitalized Joe Walsh ends GOP primary challenge to Trump So far we have come, but so far yet to go with racial parity 8 more Americans diagnosed with coronavirus on cruise ship China investigating death of doctor who sounded coronavirus alarm Trump preparing to oust national security official who testified against him in impeachment hearing: report Wall Street in coronavirus La La Land Not up for debate: ending corruption and the power of special interests in Washington The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump basks in acquittal; Dems eye recanvass in Iowa Iowa debacle deepens division between Sanders, national party Reddit enlists users to combat coronavirus misinformation McConnell displays mastery of Senate with impeachment victory Plan to probe Bidens sparks GOP divisions Buttigieg surges in poll ahead of New Hampshire primary