The Hill Articles: January 3, 2020

Trump asks New York judge to dismiss rape allegation case NYT to fight White House’s withholdment of emails about Ukraine aid freeze Yang to launch write-in campaign for Ohio primary Gabbard blasts Iran strike: ‘Trump’s actions are an act of war’ Air strike on Iraqi militia kills six What America’s Thinking: January 3, 2020 Sanders, Khanna introduce legislation to block funding for a war with Iran Trump lashes out at ‘squad’: ‘They hate Jewish people’ Targeting Soleimani: Trump was justified, legally and strategically A bipartisan renaissance in the making Trump rallies evangelical supporters: ‘We have God on our side’ Democrat super PAC unveils campaign targeting critical state legislatures Trump proposal would nix climate reviews for new projects: report NYC school official charged after allegedly using app to lure minor to hotel What America must do to help Nicaragua restore democracy Oil prices rise after US strike against Iranian official Geraldo Rivera apologizes to Brian Kilmeade after on-air clash over Iran Krystal Ball: ‘Doesn’t hold up’ to say Castro failed to gain traction due to race Evangelicals are no longer a sure a bet for Trump De Blasio: ‘NYPD on high alert,’ preparing for threats from Iran US officials, lawmakers warn of potential Iranian cyberattacks Armed conflict will fuel humanitarian crises in 2020 NBC’s Engel: Iraq president ‘deeply concerned’ over Soleimani killing, ‘You can hear it in his voice’ Hill.TV’s Saagar Enjeti warns Trump could lose in 2020 if Sanders becomes nominee Democrats must not take Latinos for granted Former Fox reporter claims Trump invited her to his office for a kiss before presidency Pelosi accuses McConnell of ‘doubling down on his violation of his oath’ on Trump trial Why eating this delicious restaurant delicacy saves West Coast kelp forests The real threat to civil rights? Trump haters EPA watchdog says agency underprepared for national emergency Warren announces support for new North American trade pact FDA green-lights promising new pancreatic cancer drug treatment Greta Thunberg changes Twitter profile name after quiz show contestant calls her ‘Sharon’ Kaine introduces resolution to block war with Iran Trump says Iranian commander was killed to ‘stop a war’ Ocasio-Cortez accuses Trump of ‘an act of war’ It’s time to end the unwinnable war in Afghanistan Steyer hires Obama campaign’s delegate expert Bloomberg rises to third place alongside Warren in national poll Appeals court wrestles with Mueller evidence, Trump aide’s testimony Booker raises $6.6M in fourth quarter, trailing top rivals Soleimani killing deepens distrust between Trump, Democrats Poll: Biden holds double-digit lead over 2020 Democratic rivals Nancy Pelosi’s great impeachment charade Cuomo pitches NY amendment making gender identity, sexual orientation protected classes Delaware GOP official to resign after using anti-gay slur on Facebook House, blue states ask Supreme Court to immediately review ObamaCare case Sanders: Trump-ordered airstrike puts US on path to another endless war Guns, God and the American way California police stop black drivers at higher rates, analysis finds Judge rules Giuliani associate Lev Parnas can provide documents in impeachment proceedings Biden: Trump strikes risk ISIS regeneration, direct conflict with Iran The Soleimani assassination was short-sighted for US strategy and destabilizing for Iraq and the region Recovered West Coast fishery reopens in rare conservation win Schumer: Trump failed to alert top House, Senate leaders on Iran attack McConnell digs in on impeachment: ‘Non-starter’ for Pelosi to influence trial Pentagon deploys more than 3K additional troops to Middle East Lawmaker who served tours in Iraq says Trump must provide plan on Iran Twitter won’t delete misleading Biden clip implying white nationalism Tucker Carlson: ‘America appears to be lumbering towards a new Middle East war’ The 5G fight of the decade FBI searched home and office of lobbyist Trump denied knowing: report Top Latino group: Trump is about to hold a ‘fake Christian campaign rally’ Ocean acidification could cost the U.S. billions of dollars Iran just became Trump’s No. 1 foreign crisis of 2020 — but not the only one McConnell says Senate will receive classified briefing on Soleimani killing Majority say Pelosi should send impeachment articles to Senate: poll DC developer interested in buying Trump’s hotel Analyst: ‘Everything the Trump administration has done has escalated Iran situation’ United Methodist Church announces plan to split over gay marriage, LGBTQ clergy New Hampshire drivers can now select ‘X’ for gender option Tariffs cause short-term pain — where’s the gain? Ben Shapiro rips Ben Rhodes on Iran-Trump criticism: ‘Failed novelist who openly lied to the American people’ Trump campaign, RNC raise $154M in fourth quarter of 2019 Rose McGowan apologizes to Iran over US airstrike on general: ‘Please do not kill us’ Auto plant closures associated with increase in opioid deaths United Nations chief’s spokesman after US strike: ‘The world cannot afford another war in the Gulf’ On the precipice: Unknown unknowns in the Middle East, again US manufacturing contracts to lowest level since 2009 Public lands can unite a house divided in 2020 GOP Rep. Phil Roe won’t seek reelection House lawyers press court to enforce subpoena against Trump aide Navigating 2020’s threat landscape: Many risks, but also optimism Dow drops after US airstrike on Iranian general Obama national security official: All Americans are ‘walking prime targets’ for Iran 15 Ways LGBTQ+ policies have changed dramatically in the last year Rising: January 3, 2020 Christianity Today editor says many evangelicals ignorant of ‘the gravity of Trump’s moral failings’ Hill editor-in-chief: Fundraising haul shows Sanders isn’t going away 3 New Years resolutions for President Trump LGBTQ community in India joins citizenship law protests Oil prices rise following US attack on Iranian military leader Pope calls on all governments to ensure access to health care 100 U.S. firefighters battling flames in Australia Soleimani is dead, but the enemy still stands Trump repeatedly said Obama would start war with Iran to get elected Trump says Iranian general ‘should have been taken out many years ago’ Warren raises $21.2 million in fourth quarter of 2019 Don’t forget the ‘forgotten Americans’ in 2020 Iran names deputy as new Quds chief after Soleimani killing Democrats alarmed by ‘massive escalation’ with Iran, lack of consultation with Congress Pelosi says Trump launched strike killing Iranian general without authorization World reacts with alarm after US killing of top Iran general 2020 Democrats: Iran airstrike ‘reckless,’ ‘could cost countless lives’ Trump tweets that Iran ‘never won a war’ following US strike on top commander Abandoning West Africa carries risks for US Pompeo: Soleimani killed due to ‘imminent threats to American lives’ State department urges US citizens to leave Iraq ‘immediately’ after airstrike Iran promises ‘harsh retaliation’ for killing of top general The Hill’s Morning Report — Impeachment unknowns await returning lawmakers Williamson says she is not suspending her campaign after staff layoffs Klobuchar brings in $11.4 million in fourth quarter Pressure builds over impeachment impasse in Senate Five things to know about Australia’s devastating wildfires Trump to rally evangelicals after critical Christianity Today editorial