The Hill Articles: January 16, 2020

Lev Parnas implicates Rick Perry, says Giuliani had him pressure Ukraine to announce Biden probe Ex-Obama official on Sanders-Warren feud: ‘I don’t think it played out well for either of them’ Saudi Arabia paid $500 million for cost of US troops in area Parnas claims ex-Trump attorney visited him in jail, asked him to sacrifice himself for president Parnas says he doesn’t think that Joe Biden did anything wrong regarding Ukraine Parnas: Environment around Trump ‘like a cult’ Parnas says he told Trump Yovanovitch was badmouthing him. Trump turned to aide and said ‘fire her’ Evelyn Yang shares that she was sexually assaulted by doctor Former Vermont Governor: Sanders ‘will play dirty’ Expert finds signs of tampering on Georgia election server Pence pens op-ed encouraging Democrats to buck their party and acquit Trump 11 US troops injured in Iran missile strikes on Iraqi bases: report Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball rips Warren over feud with Sanders Spanish billionaire fined $58m for attempting to sell stolen Picasso Parnas says he’s speaking out because of betrayal from associates: ‘I felt like my family left me’ Overnight Defense: GAO finds administration broke law by withholding Ukraine aid | Senate opens Trump trial | Pentagon to resume training Saudi students soon South Dakota GOP introduce bill to make administering trans health care to minors a felony On The Money — Presented by Wells Fargo — Senate approves Trump trade deal with Canada, Mexico | Senate Dems launch probe into Trump tax law regulations | Trump announces Fed nominees Wolf Blitzer: GOP senator should apologize for calling CNN reporter ‘liberal hack’ Poll shows Collins displaces McConnell as most unpopular senator Bernie Sanders gives Democrats firepower with populist message 25-year-old dies on way to urgent care because emergency room wait was taking hours Overnight Health Care: Progressives raise red flags over health insurer donations | Republican FTC commish backs Medicare negotiating drug prices | Trump moves to protect money for religious groups Ayanna Pressley’s ‘squad’ of congresswomen offers support after she opens up about alopecia Hillicon Valley: FBI to now notify state officials of cyber breaches | Pelosi rips ‘shameful’ Facebook | 5G group beefs up lobby team | Spotify unveils playlists for pets Four key parts of Trump’s China trade deal Australian firefighters save stand of endangered Wollemi pine trees from destruction Hill.TV’s Saagar Enjeti on impeachment: ‘CNN can see through this nonsense’ Trump formally announces intent to nominate Waller, Shelton to Fed NYT: Justice investigating alleged Comey leak of years-old classified info Collins says she’s ‘likely’ to support calling witnesses for impeachment trial Pompeo under pressure over threats to Yovanovitch Dangers of artificial intelligence in medicine Schiff schedules public hearing with US intel chief  Judge upholds weapons ban for rally at Virginia capitol Democratic group plans mobile billboard targeting Collins on impeachment Pence denies Parnas allegations: ‘I don’t know the guy’ January reminds us why courts matter — and the dangers of ‘Trump judges’ Poll: Majority of independents disapprove of Trump’s approach on Iran Police seek to arrest Cleveland Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. for slapping officer’s butt Overnight Energy: Schumer votes against USMCA, citing climate impact | Republicans offer details on their environmental proposals | Microsoft aims to be carbon negative by 2030 Trump approves Puerto Rico disaster declaration What America’s Thinking: January 16, 2020 Presidential historian: Trump ‘an outlaw’ like Al Capone, Billy the Kid When will cheap credit dry up? Americans are binge drinking more Sepsis kills more people than cancer around the world Trump says impeachment trial should move ‘very quickly’ With surge in anti-Semitism, political leaders need to be aggressive and reflective in response Senate Democrats launch investigation into Trump tax law regulations Cities, states sue over planned Trump cuts to food stamps Former insurance executive: ‘Medicare for all’ would eliminate jobs that are ‘not needed’ Senate GOP’s campaign arm hauls in $70 million in 2019 Schumer doesn’t rule out calling Parnas to testify in impeachment trial Spotify unveils playlists for pets GOP group launches ad campaign urging senators to call witnesses at impeachment trial FBI announces new policy to give election officials ‘timely’ notification of cyber breaches Why Congress is not serious about the war powers in the Constitution Republicans offer details on environmental proposals after Democrats roll out plan Sanders and Warren haven’t spoken since debate clash on sexism allegation Trump denies speaking to Parnas after new materials turned over Republican FTC commissioner says she supports Medicare negotiating drug prices Sanders says he’s concerned about lost campaign time during impeachment trial Eleven people arrested during ‘Remove Trump’ protests in Senate buildings Soleimani’s death creates power vacuum within Iran Utah governor halts free condom program over ‘use of sexual innuendo’ House Democrats unveil $3.35B Puerto Rico aid bill Black caucus in Nevada’s largest county endorses Sanders Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ winner raises $200K for cancer research Future Australians may become ‘climate refugees’ Sanders touts vote against Trump trade deal backed by primary rivals Charitable giving to higher education is an investment, not a scam Steyer proposes cuts for low- and middle-income families’ taxes Buttigieg says he’s proud to be a part of US system amid UK royal family drama Microsoft pledges to be ‘100 percent carbon-negative’ by 2030 Martha McSally fundraises off ‘liberal hack’ remark to CNN reporter New Hampshire state lawmaker switches support from Warren to Klobuchar Paul predicts no Republicans will vote to convict Trump Too Faced fires co-founder’s sister for comments about NikkieTutorials Senators take oath for impeachment trial Diversion of funds to border wall is yet another abuse of power by the president Here are the 10 senators who voted against Trump’s North American trade deal Roberts sworn in to preside over Trump impeachment trial Artist paints Michelle Obama, other women as battered in campaign against domestic violence US military to soon resume training for Saudi students Buttigieg asked about ‘Mayo Pete’ memes by New York Times ed board Mysterious deaths of Amish kids solved Biden says he would consider Castro, O’Rourke for VP, Cabinet positions Political science has its limits when it comes to presidential prediction Buttigieg says it’s ‘bulls—‘ that he worked on ‘corporate price fixing’ Team Trump criticizes Sanders for vote against USMCA Hispanic Democrats give Bloomberg camp warm reception Flynn sentencing delayed as he seeks to withdraw guilty plea Texas homework assignment asks ‘Which of the suspects raped Suzy?’ Florida Supreme Court rules convicted felons must pay fines, fees before voting Harris calls for Parnas to testify at Senate trial John Lewis to miss Martin Luther King Jr. Day event Regardless of how the Iraqis feel, the US should leave Rep. Ayanna Pressley has alopecia, and she’s ready to talk about it. New allegations, watchdog report complicate GOP position on impeachment trial FBI visits congressional candidate Robert Hyde’s home, business Democrats plan major investments in state legislative races 5 reasons why US-Europe tensions will grow in the 2020s — and how to stop it Burnout linked to potentially deadly heart condition in new study The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senate receives impeachment articles as trial opens Satellite images show earthquakes have changed Puerto Rico forever Ukrainian authorities ask FBI for help investigating Russian hack on Burisma New South Dakota bill would criminalize transgender health care for minors Texas man indicted for allegedly telling New Jersey teen that ‘all the black people’ at her school should be shot Pelosi rips ‘shameful’ Facebook behavior, accuses it of intentionally misleading users Ayanna Pressley opens up about having alopecia for first time, reveals bald head in interview Republicans criticize Pelosi for gifting pens used to sign impeachment articles Buttigieg campaign reaches agreement with staff union Senate opens Trump impeachment trial Starbucks to support local economies in ‘community store’ program Fox News re-signs Shannon Bream to multiyear deal Luxury yachts smuggle workers as China expands presence in Bahamas Senate approves Trump trade deal with Canada, Mexico Breaking the encryption impasse Schumer votes against USMCA, citing climate implications Angela Merkel on tension with Trump: ‘It has structural causes’ The 2020 Census starts tomorrow. Will Native Americans be undercounted? Panel: Is Andrew Yang playing to win with Dave Chappelle endorsement and Iowa bus tour? Panel: Elizabeth Warren’s attack on Bernie Sanders sparks record fundraising Daily Beast Report: Trump is privately obsessed with Bernie’s popularity Hill Reporter: How Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden are battling it out in Nevada for Latino voters FBI arrests three suspected neo-Nazis who planned to protest Virginia gun control proposals Former healthcare exec Wendell Potter rips and answers CNN’s industry talking points Krystal Ball: Elizabeth Warren helps Joe Biden, betrays her own past with white feminist attack on Bernie Sanders Saagar Enjeti: Even CNN rips Nancy Pelosi’s hollow impeachment gambit Krystal and Saagar: Did Elizabeth Warren stage showdown with Bernie Sanders after the debate? Senators are politicians, not jurors — they should act like it Meghan McCain blasts NY Times: ‘Everyone already knows how much you despise’ conservative women Haaland, Davids included in ‘Jeopardy’ clue for historic first as Native American congresswomen House GOP campaign chief: Members ‘need to get their act together and raise more money’ A huge blob of hot water in the Pacific killed a million seabirds in less than a year Christian journalist predicts more evangelicals will support Trump in 2020 GOP senator calls CNN reporter a ‘liberal hack’ when asked about Parnas materials Report: Progress in reducing racial gap in health insurance has stalled since 2016 Watch live: Chief Justice Roberts swears in Senators for Trump impeachment trial 61 percent of millennials familiar with anti-vaccination movement agree with some beliefs: survey 5G group beefs up lobby team Watch live: McCarthy holds weekly press conference READ: GAO report finding Trump administration broke the law on Ukraine aid Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press conference Rising: January 16, 2020 Expect the unexpected from Iran Buttigieg launches county-specific digital ads in Iowa Democratic SEC commissioner to leave agency in February Kushner: When you work for Trump ‘you don’t make the waves, he makes the waves’ Brzezinski on Sanders-Warren: Someone isn’t telling the truth Japanese politician takes paternity leave and sends a powerful message China: ‘Core concerns’ must be addressed in future trade talks GAO finds Trump administration broke law by withholding Ukraine aid Impeachment delay’s losses outweigh its gains TSA apologizes after employee grabbed Native American woman’s braids and said ‘giddy up’ Koch network could target almost 200 races in 2020, official says Planned Parenthood launches $45M campaign to back Democrats in 2020 White House pushes back on Parnas allegations Yang: I’ve received about 12 apologies from media networks during campaign Trump to highlight updated guidance on prayer in public schools Taliban offers temporary cease-fire: report Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair endorses Sanders Liz Cheney decides against Senate bid in Wyoming Plane makes emergency landing at Newark airport after apparent engine fire Giuliani associate Parnas threatens to release photo every time Trump denies knowing him The test Elizabeth Warren needs Florida moves to purchase land to protect Everglades from oil drilling Rain and hail hit fire-ravaged Australia–and bring risks of flooding, mudslides and new fires Ukraine launches criminal investigation into alleged threats against former US Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Pelosi raises record $87M in 2019 Walsh plans protest at RNC headquarters over ‘nakedly anti-Democratic’ primary cancellations Half a cheer for Trump’s China trade deal Brent Budowsky: The patriotic duty of Senate Republicans Iran: European nations caved in to ‘high school bully’ Trump Religious freedom means standing up for another person’s beliefs US ambassador: ‘I was personally surprised’ North Korea did not send ‘Christmas gift’ 18 progressive groups sign unity pledge amid Sanders-Warren feud Saudi critics should revisit Sue Myrick’s ‘Wake Up America Agenda’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems to lay out impeachment case to senators next week Seven things to know about the Trump trial Instagram takes heat for removing pro-Soleimani content Trump’s trial a major test for McConnell, Schumer Progressives raise red flags over health insurer donations Iowa Democrats view flawed front-runners with anxiety Could a sunlight-mimicking alarm clock help you with your winter wakeups?