The Hill Articles: January 22, 2020

No. 2 GOP leader eyes Wednesday of next week for possible votes on witnesses Sekulow indicates White House not interested in motion to dismiss impeachment articles Democrats’ impeachment case lands with a thud with GOP — but real audience is voters San Francisco will no longer seek cash bail in criminal cases  Online sports betting in Michigan will likely wait until 2021 Tenth Mississippi inmate dies in past month Technical glitch results in hundreds of invalid voter registrations in Illinois Virginia Senate votes in favor of ‘red flag’ bill PSA honoring Botham Jean and showing the ‘human cost of police brutality’ to air during Super Bowl Seattle-area volunteer board election to offer US’s first attempt at online voting Collins walks impeachment tightrope Sekulow indicates Trump should not attend impeachment trial Nadler gets under GOP’s skin On The Money — Presented by Wells Fargo — Grassley signs USMCA, sending it to Trump’s desk | Union membership falls to record low | Manufacturers want Trump tax provision made permanent | Warren presses banks on climate plans Restlessness, light rule-breaking and milk spotted on Senate floor as impeachment trial rolls on Hill.TV’s Saagar Enjeti rips Sanders for ‘inability to actually fight with bad actors’ in party Senators opt to drink milk on Senate floor during impeachment trial The US’s digital future is being led by tech finance in New York Abortion protester briefly interrupts impeachment trial Overnight Health Care: Trump restores funding for Texas program that bars Planned Parenthood | Trump to attend March for Life | PhRMA spent record on 2019 lobbying Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball knocks Clinton’s ‘mean girl’ comments against Sanders Hillicon Valley — Presented by Philip Morris International — UN calls for probe into alleged Saudi hack of Bezos | Experts see effort to ‘silence’ Washington Post | Bezos tweets tribute to Khashoggi Trump sets record for tweets as president on day House makes impeachment case The Old Congress Hall Hotel: A ‘school of practical politics’ that we desperately need today Brazil’s former president: Greenwald the latest victim of country’s eroding democracy Hallmark Channel president steps down in wake of same-sex ad controversy A new era in Russia will allow America to rethink its policy ‘Emotion’ from Trump’s legal team wins presidential plaudits Boeing: 737 Max will resume flight in mid-2020 Trump to attend March for Life rally Nebraska Democratic Party Chair: Rural vote should be ‘bedrock’ of party Rand Paul invites Trump to see ‘partisan charade’ at Senate trial How chasing happiness can backfire on you Biden says he would not engage in witness swap in impeachment trial US to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women to crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ Overnight Defense: Trump downplays troops’ concussion injuries in Iran attack | Dems offer case against Trump on day two of trial | UN links Saudis to hack of Bezos’ phone Overnight Energy: Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in more locations | Trump officials approve Keystone XL pipeline right-of-way | Warren asks banks for climate plans Majority says they doubt impeachment trial will change their minds: poll Reince Priebus joins CBS News as political analyst Prosecutors call Weinstein ‘sexual predator’ in opening arguments Impeachment trial forces senators to scrap fundraisers Pentagon offers few details on troops’ injuries in Iranian strike after Trump describes them as ‘not very serious’ World Health Organization to decide if coronavirus is global health emergency Collaboration is key to reaching women at risk for cervical cancer Large majority says they are aware of impeachment articles being sent to Senate Sanders campaign releases video series hosted by voice actor H. Jon Benjamin Gore praises Greta Thunberg after meeting: ‘Nobody speaks truth to power as she does’ Trump restores funding for Texas program that excludes Planned Parenthood Judge refuses to dismiss lewdness case against Utah woman who went topless in her own home It is time for companies and governments to holistically tackle single-use plastics What America’s Thinking: January 22, 2020 Man sentenced for stealing WW2 dog tags from National Archives to give as gifts Republicans take aim at Nadler for saying GOP senators complicit in ‘cover-up’ Toobin: Schiff’s courtroom address was ‘second best’ I’ve ever seen Lawmaker wants Chinese news outlet to register as foreign agent Is it time to panic over the deadly new coronavirus from Wuhan, China? Administration to add Brazilians to asylum-seekers required to wait in Mexico: report Pompeo willing to testify in impeachment trial if ‘legally required’ Revile Soleimani, oppose Trump, support the Iranian people Starbucks promises to become ‘resource positive’ by 2030 Al Gore compares climate crisis to 9/11 What’s at stake with the Indian Child Welfare Act Trump administration moves controversial Keystone XL pipeline closer to construction Arizona’s largest utility vows to go carbon-free by 2050 Suspended CEO behind Grammys says organization is ‘boy’s club’ in lawsuit Biden to CBS reporter: ‘Why, why, why, why, why?’ Coronavirus vaccine could begin human trials in three months Trump’s ‘phase one’ deal with China won’t undo trade war damage Poll: Majority say Trump should be removed by Senate Vaping company executives set to testify in House investigation 250 million Microsoft customer service records briefly exposed online: report Key House committee chairman to meet with Mnuchin on infrastructure next week Watchdog group accuses Sanders-aligned group of campaign finance violations New Jersey becomes first state to guarantee severance pay for mass layoffs The self-fulfilling Iran prophecy Schiff thanks Roberts, senators for their work Chinese government quarantines city of Wuhan over coronavirus outbreak Florida man accused of killing pro-Trump boss after argument Chris Matthews: ‘Bugs Bunny’ McConnell ‘always gets away with’ wrongdoing Microsoft ordered to turn over records for historic IRS audit Colorado College says it’s the first school in the region to reach carbon neutrality Bezos tweets tribute to Khashoggi in wake of reports of Saudi phone hacking Ivanka Trump refuses to criticize Greta Thunberg: ‘She’s elevated awareness’ Prince Charles launches sustainability initiative at Davos What you need to know about the new coronavirus Getting the job done for the people Biden wins Iron Workers union endorsement Justice Department backs Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban United Airlines: No Boeing Max 737 Max flights this summer Transportation Department proposes limiting service animals on flights to dogs PhRMA spent record-high $29 million on lobbying in 2019 A lesson from Watergate on the importance of seeking the truth A new flu vaccine pill is in the works Midlife crisis: Unhappiness peaks at 47 years old, study says Union membership falls to record low of 10.3 percent Competition, not capping increases, is the cure for high drug prices Billy Eichner to play Matt Drudge in Clinton-focused ‘American Crime Story’ Five states raise alarms about EPA coal-fired power plant waste disposal proposal Democrats roll out multimillion investment in six battleground states Democrats shoot down talk of Bolton, Hunter Biden witness swap Democrats begin to present case for Trump impeachment to Senate Megxit, Trump and the generational divide Steyer spokesperson: ‘I don’t think necessarily that Tom has bought anything’ Maryland Rep. Raskin endorses Warren ahead of Iowa caucus Cutting down on emissions isn’t enough. Companies should tell us what’s in their products. The Hill’s 12:30 Report: House managers to begin opening arguments on day two Senators fret over lack of manpower to build 5G Trump praises Elon Musk as ‘one of our great geniuses’ Shark attacks rise in US but fall worldwide: study Mixed feelings on war power limits: Lawmakers and vet candidates Panel: Will Joe Biden’s negative attack on Bernie Sanders backfire? STUN POLL: Bernie overtakes Biden nationally Nebraska Dem Party Chair: How to win on progressive values in rural America Krystal and Saagar interview Tom Steyer’s Press Secretary Flynn asks for sentence of probation, community service Schumer blasts GOP votes over witnesses, documents at trial Michael Brooks: dismantling the charges against Glenn Greenwald, previews his interview with Lula GOP Congressman: Impeachment has sucked all the oxygen out of the room New study says low-carb and low-fat diets don’t boost longevity. Here’s what does. Saagar Enjeti: The one thing that could keep Bernie Sanders from winning US officials, world leaders arrive in Israel for World Holocaust Forum  Krystal Ball: Hillary Clinton ruined 2016 and now she’s trying to ruin 2020 Supreme Court sharply divided over state aid for religious schools Warren calls on banks to lay out plans for climate change catastrophes Trump says Zuckerberg presidential run ‘wouldn’t be too frightening’ Sundance, SXSW and other major film festivals agree #TimesUp Grassley signs USMCA, sending it to Trump’s desk Is this the beginning of the end of America’s housing crisis? ‘Daily Show’ co-creator launches ‘Feminist Buzzkills of Comedy’ tour Leader of manufacturers group wants Trump tax law provision to be made permanent George Conway says Senate GOP knows Trump is ‘guilty’: ‘What are they afraid of?’ Today on Rising: Are Dems dumb enough to let Hunter Biden testify? Warren asks banks to turn over plans to prepare for climate change Ocasio-Cortez knocks Biden: He ‘helped sell the invasion of Iraq’ and ‘spent years working to cut Social Security’ No patriotic poll bump for Trump, but Soleimani strike may still help him politically After low attendance, is the Women’s March still relevant? GOP rep: Impeachment ‘sham’ is ‘taking all the oxygen’ out of Washington Coca-Cola won’t go plastic-free in order to ‘accommodate consumers’ What is a Squishy Robot — and how can it save lives? Coalition of conservative groups to air ads against bipartisan proposal to end ‘surprise’ medical bills The Senate should reject Dershowitz argument on Johnson impeachment California lawmakers ask governor to posthumously pardon gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin Biden wins endorsement of Sacramento mayor Immune discovery could open up universal cancer therapy Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has Parkinson’s disease Sanders to hold Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend concerts in Iowa ahead of caucuses Drinking water in these major cities is contaminated with toxic chemicals Biden fires back at Sanders on Social Security How far will New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio go to protect undocumented aliens? Rising: January 22, 2020 Giuliani lobbied DOJ for Venezuelan businessman who claimed to help Guaidó: report Bloomberg unveils ‘smarter, faster, safer and greener’ infrastructure plan Watch live: Day 2 of the impeachment trial of President Trump This state is expanding computer science education Seeking solutions to a crisis of evictions South Korea military to discharge country’s first known transgender soldier Biden leads Sanders by 7 in new national poll 2020 cybersecurity predictions: Evolving vulnerabilities on the horizon Stage production ‘Americano!’ tells the life and struggles of a ‘Dreamer’ DC attorney general sues inaugural committee over funds spent on Trump property Schiff misidentified Zelensky in some Parnas materials: report UK cracking down on child data privacy Poll: Majorities want abortion to remain legal but support some restrictions UN links alleged Saudi hacking to effort to silence Washington Post Megyn Kelly to appear on Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ on Friday What should criminal justice reform look like in 2020? ‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water at 34 additional locations: survey Chris Wallace: If I’m Trump, ‘I would not be especially pleased’ with White House defense Biden on Trump impeachment defense in Senate: ‘I was embarrassed for the institution’ Trump’s impeachment harkens to Pope Alexander VI’s laughable court Hannity: ‘Lunatic’ Schiff ‘the worst liar in all of politics’ Gabbard suing Clinton for defamation over ‘Russian asset’ comments Australian fires reveal ancient waterways older than the pyramids Utah bans LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’ for children Parts of Australian capital evacuated due to bushfires Trump again denies knowing Lev Parnas: ‘He’s a con man’ Hong Kong confirms first coronavirus case China: More than 400 cases of mystery virus confirmed Majority of Maine voters say Trump abused power: poll Trump: Senate should decide on witnesses; Bolton testimony poses national security risk The US’s hidden export subsidy Rouhani says Iran will never seek nuclear weapons Trump admin releases trove of documents on Ukrainian military aid Sanders joins Biden atop 2020 Democratic field: poll Trump downplays seriousness of injuries in Iran attack after US soldiers treated for concussions Trump says Bloomberg is ‘wasting his money’ on 2020 campaign Supreme Court must keep states from robbing parents of school choice The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump trial begins with clashes, concessions Trump on Clinton’s Sanders comments: ‘She’s the one that people don’t like’ Trump says impeachment lawyers were ‘really good’ Trump calls Boeing a ‘very disappointing company’ over 737 controversy What to watch for on Day 2 of Senate impeachment trial Lobbying World Trump poised to kick off election-year fight over Medicaid Hillary Clinton tears open wound with her attack on Sanders Cheney’s decision not to run for Senate sparks Speaker chatter Smart mayors are chasing the 50+ in their communities Investing in our people to get the most out of our city Six mayors making a difference Public transit changes lives Our cities need the federal government to be a full partner Trump says US has coronavirus ‘totally under control’ Sanders holds 4-point lead on Biden in new California poll Senate Republicans muscle through rules for Trump trial Collins breaks with GOP on attempt to change impeachment rules resolution Roberts admonishes House managers, Trump lawyers after heated exchange Nadler, White House lawyers clash in late-night debate Senate blocks push to subpoena Bolton in impeachment trial