The Hill Articles: January 30, 2020

Democrats make closing arguments to Iowa voters Boeing sued by flight attendants claiming plane design let ‘toxic air’ into cabin Coach who said he’d like to have dinner with Hitler resigns Alexander to vote ‘no’ on witnesses, bringing trial close to end Collins to vote to allow witnesses in Trump impeachment trial Swing votes steal spotlight in marathon Trump impeachment Q&A FBI investigating Israeli spyware vendor involvement in possible hacks: report Former GOP senator urges Republicans to back impeachment witnesses State Department urges Americans not to travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak Trump insists he isn’t worried about impeachment: ‘This is a happy period’ US troop injuries after Iran missile strike rises to 64 Trump to appoint official focused on human trafficking to White House domestic policy office: report American Airlines pilots union sues to stop flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak Trump mocks 2020 Democrats during Iowa campaign rally Murkowski asks why should Bolton not testify before Senate Overnight Health Care — Presented by Philip Morris International — Trump officials to allow Medicaid block grants | WHO declares emergency over coronavirus | CDC reports first coronavirus case that spread in US Donations flow to NPR after Pompeo clash with reporter Trump’s border wall requires open storm gates to avoid flash floods in certain areas: report Carter: Trump plan ‘undercuts prospects for a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians’ Warren co-chair Pressley says primary order should ‘absolutely’ change Hillicon Valley: Twitter to let users report election misinformation | Dem offers updates to child privacy rules | ACLU pushes back on Puerto Rico online voting proposal Great America PAC to run ads hitting Sanders, Warren Federal judge orders Texas officials to comply with National Voter Registration Act USA Gymnastics offers $215 million settlement for Larry Nassar survivors Watch live: Trump holds rally in Iowa Warren puts Justice Roberts in awkward spot with Supreme Court legitimacy question The flawed case of Alan Dershowitz Pence aide who testified during impeachment inquiry requests early departure Fighting climate change with innovation On The Money: Economy grows 2.3 percent in 2019, slowest year under Trump | How coronavirus could impact the US economy | Farm bankruptcies jump | Pelosi not ready to back UK trade deal Coronavirus outbreak could threaten Trump economy Pentagon report shows 32 percent spike in reports of sexual assault at military academies 150,000 fans — and lots of sex trafficking — are descending on Miami for the Super Bowl CBP ordered special vetting for travelers with ties to Iran: report Conservative groups call on Trump administration to scrap looming drug price move Overnight Energy: Sanders introduces bill to ban fracking | Trump officials propose rolling back law protecting migratory birds | Green groups threaten to sue EPA over airplane pollution Why EPA workers are fighting to save telework Lawmakers discuss how to work together in midst of impeachment fight Jordan says he will support McCarthy for Speaker if majority flips next year Overnight Defense: House passes bills to rein in Trump on Iran | Pentagon seeks Iraq’s permission to deploy missile defenses | Roberts refuses to read Paul question on whistleblower during impeachment trial Ex-Deadspin staff to write for temporary blog Super Bowl weekend Hill.TV’s Saagar Enjeti: GOP attacks against Sanders would fail in general election Here are the lawmakers who defected on Iran legislation Sanders introduces bill to ban fracking Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $344M over surgical mesh claims America needs reliable allies like Georgia WaPo editor Baron sends staff memo amid firestorm over reporter suspended for Kobe Bryant tweets As coronavirus outbreak continues, flu threatens Americans Delta to replace employee uniforms following lawsuit Consumer bureau sues Citizens Bank over alleged failure to resolve credit card errors Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball predicts alleged efforts to stop Sanders will fail Drivers sue Kansas Highway Patrol for targeting out-of-state vehicles Schiff offers to limit time spent on impeachment witnesses Chris Christie says he could ‘definitely’ see Trump targeting GOP senators who vote for additional witnesses Trump administration to propose keeping Ukraine funding unchanged in new budget Writer who accused Trump of rape seeks DNA sample Closing the digital divide is critical for the vitality of rural America Klobuchar meets with Congressional Hispanic Caucus campaign arm Tennessee state lawmaker offers resolution to ‘recognize’ CNN, Washington Post as ‘fake news’ Eight-year-old girl targeted in alleged Ring security hack undergoing therapy: lawyer Green groups threaten to sue EPA over airplane pollution She discovered how to measure the universe. Then her boss got all the praise. Stacey Abrams endorses Atlanta pastor in Georgia Senate bid ACLU pushes back against Puerto Rico proposal to move voting online Former Democratic senator urges Republicans to vote for impeachment trial witnesses EPA pushes back on Oversight review of ethics program How does renting your clothes help climate change? Warren’s health care plan would be a win for small businesses — here’s why so many oppose it Democrats, advocates warn against cashless stores McConnell group to host Super Bowl weekend fundraiser Lawmakers seek answers from dating apps regarding privacy concerns, sex offenders Watch live: Trump delivers remarks at USMCA celebration Video shows Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman interacting with RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel at donor event Impeachment closing arguments slated to begin Friday afternoon Protecting religious freedom does not demand state funding of religion The coronavirus is causing an outbreak in America—of anti-Asian racism Trump administration to roll back restrictions on land mine use: report EPA gives $2.2 million to test school drinking water in these four states Virginia House passes Dems’ gun reform laws 10 days after protests The coronavirus outbreak is an epidemiological situation unique to China CBS hires CNN tech reporter for Quibi WHO declares public health emergency amid coronavirus outbreak Corona says it’s not concerned about customers confusing the beer with the virus Administration’s new SNAP work rule takes food off the table WHO declares public health emergency over coronavirus Celebs call on studios to stop backing politicians supported by the NRA Iranian factory making thousands of US and Israeli flags for protesters to burn Bloomberg says he won’t change donor policy to make debate stage Poll: Majority supports decriminalizing sex work New Bloomberg ad blitz to run in 27 states Denny’s launches meatless options nationwide Bloomberg surges past Warren into third place in new national poll DOJ tells court that Congress can’t sue to enforce subpoenas Latin American women and the constant fight to end violence against women Twitter rolls out feature letting users report election misinformation ‘American Dirt’ book tour cancelled as critics urge Oprah to retract endorsement What America’s Thinking: January 30, 2020 House panel to hold hearing on response to coronavirus Dershowitz: I never said president could do anything to get reelected Buttigieg hits Sanders, Biden by name ahead of Iowa US farm bankruptcies jumped 20 percent in 2019 despite federal aid Democrat who ended her campaign over bullying will help write anti-harassment law in New Jersey Poll: Narrow majority favors ‘Medicare for All’ US reports first case of person-to-person transmission of coronavirus Majority of voters want Justice Roberts to allow impeachment witnesses, poll shows The world has seen outbreaks like coronavirus before. Have we learned from them? Micro stock trade innovation can help macro market liquidity John Roberts refuses to read question from Rand Paul on whistleblower Democrats more anxious about 2020 election than Republicans: poll US extends waivers for Iran nuclear program, announces new sanctions Pelosi says Trump lawyers have ‘disgraced’ themselves, suggests disbarment House votes to rein in Trump’s military authority The US needs Israel-style air defense to stop Iran 64 new emojis are launching — including gender neutral and Trans Pride Flag symbols Live coverage: Senators enter second day of questions in impeachment trial What a WHO global health emergency for coronavirus means US seeking Iraq’s permission for missile defenses to protect troops House approves measure blocking funding for war with Iran CDC records coronavirus case that spread within US Renewable energy predicted to surpass natural gas in US by 2045 Club for Growth targets Doug Collins with multimillion-dollar ad campaign Meet the guy who is solving our massive recycling crisis The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senate approaches crucial vote on witnesses Key chairman kills Iowa bill to remove protections against transgender discrimination FEMA’s second-ranking official leaving agency US outspends on health care but has lower life expectancy Prominent Baptist pastor jumps into Georgia Senate race Rand Paul to ‘insist’ on whistleblower question blocked by John Roberts Watch live: Day 9 of Trump impeachment trial Clyburn says House infrastructure plan would expand broadband internet to ‘100 percent’ of US Why pro-Trump ‘rubes’ will win again in 2020 Trump campaign unveils Super Bowl ad touting the economy Pelosi unready to support UK trade deal as Brexit progresses African American journalist Gwen Ifill remembered on new Forever stamp States sue to demand ratification of Equal Rights Amendment National postal workers union endorses Sanders PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire from Groundhog Day, be replaced with AI robot Carter Page files lawsuit against DNC over alleged FISA abuse What’s up with a demolition derby in orbital space? Panel: Will Joe Biden’s sad ground game hand Iowa to Bernie Sanders? Panel: Andrew Yang, Tulsi Gabbard, Bernie Sanders alliance? The New Class War author: How the PMC ruined everything Is Amazon covering up a massive hack of Ring security cameras? Krystal and Saagar debate anti-Medicare For All advocate David Pakman: Impeachment update, Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan going nowhere Saagar Enjeti: The GOP’s foolish attacks on Bernie Sanders are doomed to fail This artist shows why it’s important to protect wildlife and wildlands Krystal Ball: #NeverBernie rises, it will fail Bloomberg unveils plan to boost housing affordability, tackle homelessness Krystal and Saagar: Bernie Sanders breaking through Joe Biden’s Texas firewall, our book hits number 6 Democratic lawmaker introduces bill to increase minors’ online protection Mitch McConnell proves leadership with legislation on election security Dershowitz says media ‘willfully distorted’ his view of presidential power Trump administration proposes rolling back law protecting migratory birds Bustos says she has reached out to former 2020 hopefuls about boosting House Democrats Watch live: Pelosi holds weekly press briefing Poll: Biden holds 7-point lead over Sanders in Pennsylvania Missing butterfly activist Homero Gómez González found dead in a well Can the US-China trade deal be enforced? We should prioritize affordable housing in 2020 Rising: January 30, 2020 Napolitano says bringing up new charges would be ‘mistrial’ if impeachment were in criminal court Michelle Obama eyed having dinner with Kathleen Biden Pentagon finds flaws in new F-35 amid increasing orders: report Washington needs to anticipate Iran’s next provocation Biden tops Sanders by 5 points nationally: Pew survey South Sudanese refugee turns harrowing experience into remarkable new video game Bloomberg taps top Booker aide as national campaign spokesperson Italian cruise ship quarantined with thousands aboard due to possible coronavirus Trump administration to allow Medicaid block grants Bloomberg to tout gun control record in Super Bowl ad ‘We, the people’ define corruption — and deliver the verdict Border Patrol discovers ‘longest’ tunnel yet between Mexico and California Ross suggests coronavirus ‘will help to accelerate the return of jobs’ to US US economy grows 2.3 percent in 2019, slowest year of Trump presidency Watch live: White House press briefing on health and opioids Southwest flew 17M people on jets without confirmed maintenance records: report Poll finds Sanders faring best against Trump in Texas Drug overdose-related deaths fall for the first time since 1999 Mike Bloomberg should stop and question his reversal on ‘stop, question and frisk’ ABC News suspends reporter after inaccurate statement on Kobe Bryant crash Russia closes Far East border with China over coronavirus: report US life expectancy sees small increase, driven by drop in cancer, drug deaths Drug overdose deaths fall for first time in almost 30 years Altria records $4B charge for its investment in Juul Dear Republicans: Innovation isn’t climate policy Health care, abortion top searches in Iowa ahead of caucuses: report DC mayor endorses Michael Bloomberg Death toll for coronavirus outbreak rises to 170 Buttigieg lands LGBTQ group’s endorsement The fallacy of ‘Jeopardy!’ policy-making The Hill’s Morning Report – Nearing witness vote, GOP rushes to acquit Trump What to watch for on Day 9 of the Trump impeachment trial McConnell, Romney vie for influence over Trump’s trial The Memo: Warren faces crucial moment in Iowa Biden sees Bloomberg as threat — and boon to Sanders Coronavirus poses new test for strained public health system Democrats outraged over White House lawyer’s claim that some foreign involvement in elections is acceptable