The Hill Articles: January 2, 2020

Iran foreign minister warns killing of general is ‘extremely dangerous & a foolish escalation’ Third US senator banned from the Philippines over support of top government critic Congress reacts to US assassination of Iranian general Trump tweets American flag amid reports of strike against Iranian general US airstrike kills Iran’s powerful Quds Force leader ‘Affluenza’ case defendant arrested in Texas after testing positive for THC New study links daily weather patterns to climate change for first time Weed sales in Illinois top $3 million on day one of legalization Trump EPA has largest backlog of toxic waste cleanups in 15 years Sanders slams Biden: He brings ‘a lot of baggage’ into the race Rockets hit Baghdad International Airport Kentucky attorney general asks FBI to probe former governor’s pardons Even in a time of impeachment, health care is on the agenda Gabbard raises $3.4 million in fourth fundraising quarter Washington state lawmaker introduces bill to cap insulin costs Local infrastructure projects must embrace open competition Grassley tells ‘whoever keeps watch on’ Trump to read up on Roaring ’20s Thousands of classics from Gershwin to Wharton enter public domain Police department apologizes after officer lies about McDonald’s employee writing ‘f—ing pig’ on cup US Embassy warns tourists to leave Australia’s south coast due to fires What to expect from China in 2020 Insurgents win in 2020 fundraising race NYC public advocate endorses Sanders Deadly floods strike Indonesia as Australia burns Senators, keep your oaths (‘so help you God’) First transgender superhero coming to Marvel movies Booker is first man invited to speak at women’s co-working space The Wing Poll: Strong majority favors banning flavored vaping products Is Joe Biden simply running his campaign like Hillary Clinton? Virginia governor seeking to remove Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol GOP senator plans to seek dismissal of impeachment articles Satellite images show thousands of Uyghur graves demolished by Chinese authorities Women directed larger number of top-grossing movies in 2019 than ever before: report Maryland GOP governor tells Trump administration state will accept refugees Seattle schools ban unvaccinated students from classrooms Google AI outperforms doctors in diagnosing breast cancer Rep. Castro to brother Julián: ‘You’ve made your family and community proud’ Williamson lays off entire campaign staff Bill Gates says the rich should pay more in taxes U-Haul to screen new employees for nicotine use City parks aren’t luxuries. They are critical infrastructure. Meadows says Matt Gaetz should be part of Trump’s impeachment defense team In aftermath of Afghanistan Papers, veterans need our support now more than ever Drug companies hike prices to start the year, average 5.3 percent What are the most important health issues of 2020? Interior extends tenure of BLM head who once advocated selling public lands RNC chairwoman slams NYT opinion piece declaring GOP women ‘on the brink of extinction’ Biden’s Senate papers won’t be released in 2020: report Poll: Majority of women say male candidates have advantage running for public office Seattle man charged with hate crime for yelling ‘I hate Chinese’ during attack Officials investigating string of car shootings on Florida highways Maryland officially bans pet stores from selling dogs from puppy mills Bill Taylor formally leaves Ukraine ambassadorship Paper mache lanterns released for New Year caused German zoo fire What America’s Thinking: January 2, 2020 Texas restaurant worker says manager sent her home for refusing to take off hijab Louisiana man charged with killing three homeless people while they were sleeping ‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness to campaign with Warren in Iowa Philadelphia mayor condemns men who wore blackface during New Year’s parade More than 200 lawmakers urge Supreme Court to ‘reconsider’ Roe v. Wade Biden rakes in $22.7 million in fourth quarter of 2019 Australia’s wildfires trap thousands in coastal towns Cuomo proposes NY ban on buying gun components online Here’s what Congress can do to combat anti-semitism Rep. Barbara Lee married in New Year’s Eve ceremony Trump speaks with Erdoğan about Libya, Syria Trump administration declares ban on mint, fruit flavored vaping products Texas judge rules that hospital can remove baby from life support Bloomberg decides to skip Nevada caucuses Phase two of US-China trade deal will be more challenging and less transparent than phase one Ex-Google executive hammers company over diversity Amazon threatens to fire employees for climate activism Amazon threatened to fire two workers who criticized company’s environmental policies: report Study: As many as 480M animals in Australian state may be affected by wildfires Krystal Ball warns about ‘consequential’ impact of 2020 election Proposal fireworks mistaken for gunfire, causing panic at New Jersey movie theater Dangers of the regulatory state: Powerful bureaucrats Conservatives ask judge to force purge of 200,000 voters in Wisconsin Schumer: Newly revealed emails a ‘devastating blow’ to McConnell’s impeachment trial plans Clinton becomes first female chancellor of Queen’s University in Belfast Golden Globes meals going meatless to raise environmental awareness The US should work to counter India’s actions against the people of Kashmir Defense chief: Iran, proxies could be planning more attacks Booker fundraising on Castro’s departure from 2020 race Pelosi faces decision on articles of impeachment Why exercising outside in the winter can be good for you Ron Howard unloads on Trump: ‘Self-serving, dishonest, morally bankrupt ego maniac’ Warren unveils plan to help disabled people Iran is losing its grip on Iraq Yang campaign official touts universal basic income: Would spark ‘transformational change’ Panel: Elizabeth Warren hides from M4A, after botched roll-out Panel: Only 30% of voters even considering Mayor Pete Buttigieg BREAKING: Julían Castro drops out, Panel reacts Hill Reporter Julia Manchester: What Bernie’s massive Q4 haul says about his movement Hill Reporter: What impeachment means for 2020 Andrew Yang’s South Carolina Campaign Chair reacts to Q4 fundraising and M4A backlash Krystal Ball: What 2020 will teach us about the depths of Neo-liberal rot Middle Eastern mess reveals Joe Biden’s weaknesses Recession tops list of CEOs’ economic concerns Our government and public institutions must protect us against the unvaccinated Hanukkah party stabbing victim’s daughter says ‘prognosis is not good’ 5 most important trends to watch in foreign policy in 2020 Yang official on fundraising haul: ‘It solidifies everything I’ve been talking about to supporters’ Denmark sets record, sourcing almost half of power from wind Rod Blagojevich pens op-ed from jail: ‘Democrats would have impeached Lincoln’ Rising: January 2, 2020 Navy SEAL granted clemency by Trump launches lifestyle brand Bennet pitches universal preschool, government payments to parents in $6T ‘Real Deal’ Pompeo postpones his trip to Ukraine amid tensions in Middle East Why do Democrats kick around America’s rich? Nonprofit demands IRS investigate Florida church over planned Trump rally Top Obama official: Trump to blame for attack on US Embassy in Iraq Trump administration to approve largest solar farm in the U.S. USA Today op-ed roasted for argument it is ‘terrifying’ that parishioners were armed in Texas church shooting Castro ends presidential campaign Krystal and Katie Halper dish on the biggest media screwups of 2019 Army bans TikTok from being used on government-issued devices citing security risk Vice Writer: Exposing Uber’s terrible treatment of drivers Adam Carolla: Which Democrat stands the best chance against Trump in 2020 Kyle Kulinski talks worst media fail and biggest loser of 2019 News media take losing streak into 2020 Jazz legend and ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ singer Jack Sheldon dead at 88 Tulsi Gabbard draws crowd while surfing in New Hampshire Taiwan’s military chief, seven others die in helicopter crash US consulate urges employees to take precautions amid gun battles in northern Mexico Black woman sues Marriott for racial discrimination over ‘no party policy’ California officially bans discrimination against natural hair Why are Democrats ignoring Hispanic voters? Iran not afraid of conflict, military leader says Texas man caught on doorbell camera confessing to sister’s stabbing: police Biden picks up first endorsement from Iowa congressional delegation Yang brings in $16.5 million in fourth quarter Take action, not sides, on gun violence Wesley Clark tosses ringing cellphone across studio during live CNN interview Trump campaign rakes in $46 million amid impeachment fight The Hill’s Morning Report – Key stretch for 2020 Democrats Sanders campaign raised $34.5M in fourth quarter Five fights awaiting Congress in 2020 Ten senators to watch on Trump impeachment trial